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<strong>Westfield</strong> <strong>Terra</strong><br />
Official Online Newsletter<br />
Community News<br />
Community<br />
Garage Sales<br />
page 9<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers pg. 2<br />
School News pg. 6<br />
Houston Events pgs. 12-13<br />
Sports News<br />
pgs.16-17<br />
Library News pgs.20-21<br />
Southeast TX Festivals pg.25<br />
Recipes<br />
pg.27<br />
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PLANNED COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INC. (PCMI)<br />
281-870-0585 CustomerCare@pcmi-us.com<br />
Michael Quast - Manager<br />
Deborah Moore Administrative Assistant<br />
Mary Payne - Onsite Manager 832-321-3209<br />
HOA Board Members Elected in March<br />
Email: Michael Quast at Michael.Quast@stservices.com<br />
WF <strong>Terra</strong> Estates Committees<br />
WTE committees require leaders and members.<br />
Without you they don’t exist!<br />
Social Commitee: wftesocialcommittee@gmail.com<br />
ACC: modifications@stservices.com<br />
Neighborhood Crime Watch:<br />
Pattie Creel & Mary Payne - wftestates@gmail.com<br />
BOARD MEMBERS:<br />
President: Pattie Creel<br />
V. Pres: Richard Butts<br />
Director: Nina Palmer<br />
Treasurer: Kira Hughes<br />
Secretary: Christine Trowbridge<br />
Sheriff Office (non-emergency) 713-221-6000<br />
Ask for WFT Contract Officer<br />
Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518<br />
WCA 281-368-8397<br />
Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500<br />
CenterPoint Energy (gas) 713-659-2111<br />
CenterPointEnergy (elec) 713-207-7777<br />
Power to Choose (elec) 1-888-797-4839<br />
Light Outages 713-207-2222<br />
http://gis.centerpointenergy.com/sloreporting<br />
Make sure you have 7 digit # from the light pole<br />
Butterfly Park (maint. only) 832-444-9884<br />
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SCHOOLS<br />
Calvin Nelms Charter Sch. 281-398-8031<br />
McRoberts Elem. 281-237-2000<br />
McDonald Jr. High 281-237-5300<br />
Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS<br />
Poison Control 1-800-764-7661<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
US Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Katy Library 281-391-3509<br />
Katherine Tyra Library 281-550-0885<br />
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REGISTER ONLINE<br />
All homeowners are encouraged to register online to keep updated<br />
on community information. Please use your account number and<br />
password that you received with Welcome Letter from PCMI (Severn<br />
Trent). Please contact Michael Quast at 281-870-0585 or Mary Payne<br />
at 832-321-3209 if you need any assistance.<br />
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />
Looking for a fun and creative person to run the Social Committee.<br />
This volunteer will be responsible to put together a calendar of events<br />
for the year, get volunteers and stay within budget.<br />
If you enjoy putting together articles, this volunteer position is for<br />
you. Update <strong>Westfield</strong> <strong>Terra</strong>’s monthly newsletter. Articles must pertain<br />
to our neighborhood, they can be fun facts, informative Deed<br />
Restriction information and events for our subdivision.<br />
Take classes close to home<br />
at Houston Community College-Katy Campus.<br />
Register today at<br />
www.hccs.edu<br />
call us at<br />
713.718.8558<br />
or drop in and visit us at<br />
1550 Foxlake Dr., Houston<br />
We’re here Mon - Fri to get you<br />
on your way to a college degree,<br />
If you are interested in either of these volunteer positions, please<br />
contact your HOA Board or Michael Quast at PCMI 281-504-1345 or<br />
Mary Payne at 832-321-3209.<br />
WWW.PCT3.COM<br />
Please contact www.pct3.com and report damaged sidewalks, streets,<br />
curbs or to report sink holes in your area. Once you’ve logged onto the<br />
site, scroll down to “Service Request” where they will ask you to input<br />
your name, address and subdivision. There will be a drop box for you to<br />
pick the type of service requested. This website is full of information regarding<br />
road closures, road projects, community information and more.<br />
Academic courses<br />
transfer to<br />
four-year universities.<br />
HOA BOARD<br />
If you are interested in running for the HOA Board, please contact<br />
Michael Quast at 281-870-0585 to get more information.<br />
WCA TRASH AND RECYCLE PICKUP GUIDELINES<br />
pickup days are Monday and Thursday (Recycle day)<br />
Holidays (no garbage pickup): New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence<br />
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.<br />
COMMON DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS<br />
• Grills, boats, trailers and campers are not to be parked in view of street.<br />
Please store in garage or off premises.<br />
• Inoperable vehicle’s (flat tires), covered vehicles, expired registration/<br />
inspection stickers are not permitted to be seen from the street, please<br />
park in garage.<br />
• Maintain home which includes painting, repairing any wood rot, replace/repair<br />
damaged front doors and garage doors, clean gutters and<br />
pressure wash siding to remove mildew.<br />
• Keep driveways and sidewalks free of weeds and pressure wash.<br />
• Trim trees at least 8’ from sidewalk and street and should not be touching<br />
house, shrubs should be kept trimmed.<br />
• Store all trash bins out of sight from street.<br />
• Yards must have grass growing and free of weeds. Yards must be mowed<br />
and edged regularly.<br />
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE<br />
In an effort to protect the homeowner’s rights and property values, it is<br />
required that any homeowner considering any change or addition to their<br />
home OR property which would affect the exterior appearance MUST submit<br />
their request in writing along with diagrams, lot survey and color scheme to<br />
Architectural Review Committee PRIOR to initiating any change or addition.<br />
Any changes that have not been approved by the ARC, the Association has the<br />
right to ask the homeowner to remove the improvement from the property.<br />
ACC applications can be found on our private FB page under our File tab,<br />
online at www.Krenekprinting.com under our newsletter, Townsquare or<br />
contact management company and they will email you one.<br />
Disney Raffle for the benefit of<br />
Magnificat Houses<br />
Since 1968, Magnificat Houses, Inc. (MHI) a non-profit organization has offered an<br />
alternative to the streets, providing shelter, meals, clothing, community and guidance<br />
towards a brighter future to Houstons homeless and mentally ill.<br />
ONLY 300 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD<br />
$100 PER TICKET<br />
Your choice Disneyland California or Disney World<br />
Orlando<br />
6 Days and 5 Nights stay at your choice of a Disney<br />
Resort (Subject to Resort Availability)<br />
2 Bedroom Villa, depending on resort can sleep up<br />
to 8 people<br />
Disney Theme Park Tickets for 4 people for 5 days<br />
$1000 Visa Gift Card to be used however you want<br />
Disney Magical Express, transportation from Orlando International<br />
Airport to your resort<br />
Transportation to Resort and parks included via Disney Transportation<br />
Enjoy “Magic Hours” - extra time at the park before or after it closes to<br />
the general public<br />
Disney Fast Pass - Complimentary Magic Bands<br />
Must be used by 05/31/2019, NO BLACKOUT DATES!!!<br />
Drawing will be held at the Magnificat House Gala and Auction on<br />
Saturday, Oct. 6th <strong>2018</strong><br />
Need not be present to win<br />
$7,500<br />
Value<br />
to purchase tickets go to:<br />
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Gardening Tips For <strong>October</strong><br />
• Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs<br />
to dry in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur<br />
to control fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty<br />
hose.<br />
• Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are<br />
going to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody<br />
plants concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more<br />
headstart they can get before summer, the better.<br />
• <strong>October</strong> 15th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies.<br />
• Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular<br />
brown patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist cool<br />
weather. Control with Daconil.<br />
• If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The re-growth<br />
stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that odd-ball frost<br />
of Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin to fall. Remove<br />
all dead, weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back main branches<br />
to control size and shape. Spray w/dormant oil when temperature is<br />
between 30-60 degrees.<br />
• Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots<br />
and transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better.<br />
• Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring<br />
populations.<br />
• Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it with<br />
the post-emerge herbicides in <strong>October</strong> and November. At least two<br />
applications are usually needed, even if done this early.<br />
• For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies.<br />
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Halloween Safety Tips<br />
Walk Safely: Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep<br />
looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make<br />
eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing<br />
traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings. Watch for cars that are<br />
turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.<br />
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<br />
enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.<br />
Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe: Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and if possible, choose light<br />
colors. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. Have kids carry glow<br />
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<br />
and falls.<br />
Drive Extra Safely on Halloween: Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and<br />
may move in unpredictable ways. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways<br />
and alleys slowly and carefully. Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.<br />
Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.<br />
Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM so be especially alert for kids during those hours.<br />
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School News<br />
KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />
IMPORTANT DATES<br />
<strong>October</strong> 8 th - Early Dismissal - Elementary Parent Conference<br />
and Secondary Professional Learning<br />
<strong>October</strong> 17 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned)<br />
<strong>October</strong> 19 th - Early Dismissal - Elementary Parent Conference<br />
and Secondary Professional Learning<br />
Legacy Parent Academy<br />
The Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy is a series of informational<br />
sessions specifically designed to assist parents by providing<br />
valuable information that relates to topics that go beyond the<br />
academic experience. In today’s world, we know parents and<br />
guardians are faced with decisions that will profoundly impact<br />
the future growth and development of their student. The goal<br />
of the Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy is to equip parents with<br />
strategies and techniques to support their students. All parents<br />
and guardians of Katy ISD students are welcome to attend. <br />
The <strong>2018</strong>-19 sessions will feature presentations from experts in<br />
topics that address emotional well-being, college preparedness<br />
and financial aid for college, amongst others. Learn more about<br />
oursessions, view a title a see full story for more information and<br />
to access the session’s registration form. Registration for each<br />
session will open two weeks prior to the event.<br />
Legacy Parent Academy <strong>2018</strong>-2019 Sessions<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong> - Katy ISD College & Career Night<br />
<strong>October</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong> - Mental Health Services in Texas - Registration<br />
Required<br />
November 7, <strong>2018</strong> - Understanding High School Credits,<br />
GPA and Class Rank - Registration Required<br />
November 7, <strong>2018</strong> - Transitioning from Elementary to<br />
Junior High School - Registration Required<br />
November 14, <strong>2018</strong> - Military Academies Night<br />
November or early December - Financial Information Academy<br />
February 6, 2019 - My Childhood Addiction -<br />
Parenting in a Digital Age - Registration Required<br />
February 27, 2019 - Is It Mean? Is It Rude?<br />
Is It Bullying? - Registration Required<br />
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - College Prep 101<br />
for Parents - Registration Required<br />
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - Human Trafficking<br />
-Registration Required<br />
Confirm Attendance : We kindly ask that you confirm your<br />
attendance. This will help us prepare enough brochures and/or<br />
other materials related to this session.<br />
Preschool<br />
St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool<br />
St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool has been designed to:<br />
• Nurture Catholic faith development in each child<br />
and in each child’s family.<br />
• Teach students about prayer and to respect<br />
the world around them.<br />
• Allow opportunities for young children to learn<br />
socialization skills.<br />
• Encourage self-esteem while teaching acceptable behavior.<br />
• Provide a low teacher-child ratio with caring, experienced staff.<br />
• Offer a curriculum that will help prepare our students<br />
for Kindergarten and the world.<br />
• Expose the children to a variety of learning opportunities<br />
like Spanish, motor lab, and music.<br />
• Foster an appreciation of others through charitable<br />
acts of kindness.<br />
We have openings in our M/W and T/Th 18 month Class, 2 spots<br />
in our 2’s class and 4 spots left in our 4’s class. Please email Rose<br />
Stornello at rose@st-bart.org or Juli Ondrush at juli@st-bart.org<br />
or call the preschool office at 281-391-0993.<br />
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR HEARING MONTH<br />
<strong>October</strong> is National Protect Your Hearing month. More than 36 million<br />
Americans suffer from some type of hearing loss. Contrary to what many<br />
people think, this isn’t an issue just for the older adult population: half<br />
of hearing loss sufferers in America are younger than 65. Let’s take a<br />
closer look at the causes of hearing loss and how to be proactive in<br />
protecting and preserving your hearing.<br />
Types of Hearing Loss<br />
There are three types of hearing loss. Aging is the reason most of us<br />
think of first. Hearing loss can also be caused by illness. Noise-induced<br />
hearing loss (NIHL) is the third type of hearing loss and it’s on the rise in<br />
America. We are exposed to more noise than ever before. This doesn’t<br />
mean, though, that hearing loss is inevitable. Hearing care and examinations<br />
at a hearing clinic can help protect your hearing and prevent<br />
hearing loss due to excessive noise.<br />
How We Hear<br />
How do we hear? The outer part of our ear acts as a funnel, channeling<br />
sound waves into the ear canal. There, they vibrate the ear drum and<br />
pass through to the middle ear. Within the middle ear are the three<br />
smallest bones in the human body. These tiny bones are responsible<br />
for amplifying the sounds waves before they move to the inner ear. This<br />
part of the ear is related to balance. The middle ear also contains microscopic<br />
hairs that, when vibrated, trigger the electrical impulses that<br />
are then sent to the brain from the auditory nerve, allowing us to hear.<br />
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss<br />
Noise-induced hearing loss happens with prolonged exposure to noise<br />
levels at 85 decibels or higher. When the tiny hairs in our ear canal are<br />
exposed to this level of noise over time, these hairs can become damaged.<br />
This damage is permanent. You might be surprised to find out<br />
that many noise sources that we encounter in our daily lives measure<br />
higher than 85 decibels - the threshold at which noise levels start to<br />
become damaging to the ears.<br />
Hair dryers and ambulances are two such examples. Music concerts<br />
and sporting events also have noise levels above 85db. Does this mean<br />
drying your hair occasionally or going to a few football games will lead<br />
to hearing loss? Not necessarily. It’s important to talk to a trained and<br />
licensed audiologist and get a hearing assessment to make sure you’re<br />
doing what you can to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.<br />
How an Audiologist Can Help<br />
An audiologist is a state-licensed health care professional that holds a<br />
master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited university. Audiologists<br />
don’t just fit hearing aids or deal with a patients’ hearing loss after the<br />
fact - though this is an important part of their work. Audiologists are also<br />
able to design and implement a plan for you to prevent noise-induced<br />
hearing loss in the first place.<br />
Take steps this <strong>October</strong> to better protect your hearing. Get to know your<br />
audiologist and schedule a hearing assessment. If you are someone<br />
who is regularly subject to excessive noise levels, an audiologist can<br />
work with you to prevent permanent hearing damage.<br />
Soucrce: www.intermountainaudiology.com/october-national-protect-hearing-month<br />
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OCTOBER EVENTS<br />
NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB<br />
On Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 4, <strong>2018</strong>, Nottingham<br />
Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Linda<br />
Gay with a presentation on “Bulbs Naturalized<br />
for the Gulf Coast.” Linda is a horticulturist and<br />
gardener by trade. She worked at the Mercer<br />
Botanic Garden for 26 years and the last 11 years<br />
served as Director of the Garden. Additionally,<br />
Linda has worked with McGovern Centennial<br />
Gardens, The Arbor Gate Nursery in Tomball and<br />
teaches horticulture classes at HCC.<br />
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the<br />
program will start at 10 AM, followed by the<br />
NCGC meeting. Please join us at the Municipal<br />
Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive<br />
in Katy 77450. For more information please see<br />
our website: www.ncgctx.org. We welcome all<br />
people interested in gardening and gardening<br />
related areas from West Houston and the Katy<br />
area. You do not have to live in Nottingham<br />
Country to belong to our group.<br />
NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with<br />
the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas<br />
Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden<br />
Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote<br />
beautification in the community, support local and<br />
national education and charitable organizations<br />
and educate the community about our environment.<br />
Donations from the NCGC are funded by our<br />
annual Spring Sale and projects that vary each year.<br />
CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB<br />
The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)3<br />
providing residents in Katy and surrounding<br />
cities with activities, both social and charitable.<br />
We designate charities each year as recipients for<br />
our fundraising events. We typically meet each<br />
month as an entire club at The Golf Club at Cinco<br />
Ranch at 7 PM to partake in themed events such<br />
as a Chili Cook Off, Halloween Party, Craft Fairs,<br />
Silent Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense Class,<br />
Favorite Things Exchange and Luau.<br />
We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each<br />
meet once a month on a small scale in residents<br />
homes, businesses, restaurants and walking<br />
trails. A few special interest clubs are Book,<br />
Business Network, Bunco, Coffee, Craft, Dining,<br />
Lunch, Ladies Night Out, Movie, Garden, Game<br />
Night, Meditation, Wine, Walking and more. $35<br />
annual dues for all the social and charitable fun.<br />
Instagram:<br />
www.instagram.com/cincoranchladiesclub<br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/cincranchladiesclub<br />
Website: www.CincoRanchLadiesClub.org<br />
Marketing Board Member Nancy Pham Medina<br />
nancypmedina@gmail.com<br />
RED RIVER SHOWDOWN<br />
(UT VS. OU) WATCH PARTY<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6 th<br />
At Texas Mesquite Grill (20095 Katy Fwy, Katy,<br />
Texas 77450). This is the first official event hosted<br />
by the brand new Katy-Fort Bend County<br />
Texas Exes Chapter and is open to alumni and<br />
football fans alike. Event time TBD once kick-off<br />
time is released. For more information, contact<br />
KatyFortBendCoChapter@texasexes.org or visit<br />
www.facebook.com/KatyLonghorns.<br />
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN<br />
VIOLET CLUB ANNUAL FALL SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6-7, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center,<br />
2020 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004<br />
Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM<br />
Sunday: 10 AM-3 PM<br />
Free Admission<br />
Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures,<br />
semi-miniatures and trailers will be available.<br />
Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps<br />
and supplies such as potting soil, pots and<br />
fertilizers will also be featured. Club members<br />
will be available to answer general questions<br />
on growing African Violets. Workshop will be<br />
held at 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. For further<br />
information, contact Karla Ross 281-748-8417.<br />
Note: This is our fall sale and does<br />
NOT include a show.<br />
ART COLONY ASSOCIATION<br />
TO CELEBRATE 47 YEARS WITH<br />
BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN<br />
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will celebrate<br />
47 years of fine art and giving back to<br />
local non-profits as it spotlights 300 artists at<br />
Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston,<br />
Saturday and Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 13-14, <strong>2018</strong>, 10<br />
AM - 6 PM at 901 Bagby Street. Cost $12 online<br />
and $15 at the gate.<br />
The sophisticated gallery will transform the<br />
streets of Downtown into artistic avenues<br />
bursting with colors and culture. As one of the<br />
top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the<br />
weekend festival will provide guests with the<br />
opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom<br />
art under the iconic Houston skyline. Bayou<br />
City Art Festival Downtown will benefit local<br />
non-profits and feature live music in front of City<br />
Hall and throughout the festival along with entertainment,<br />
beverage stations, food trucks and<br />
much more for patrons to enjoy. In the Children’s<br />
Creative Zone, the festival’s non-profit partners<br />
will host art activities for all ages and include a<br />
cool interactive place to hang out.<br />
Celebrating 47 years since the founding of the<br />
Westheimer Art Festival, now known as Bayou<br />
City Art Festival, ACA has provided a venue for<br />
over 20,000 artists to showcase their work to<br />
thousands of art lovers from all over the world.<br />
Every year, a new jury selects participating<br />
artists, some new and some returning. This<br />
helps create a fresh and different festival year<br />
after year.<br />
For updates on social media, follow the official<br />
event hashtag #HouArtFest, like the Facebook<br />
page or follow on Twitter and Instagram. Also,<br />
you can subscribe to our newsletter here: http://<br />
artcolonyassociation.us3.list-manage.com/<br />
subscribe/post?u=748035e06d248e81e269eb-<br />
2d7&id=c50e0ad242.<br />
HOUSTON MAKER FAIRE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13-14, <strong>2018</strong> from 10 AM-6 PM<br />
George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001<br />
Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010<br />
Houston Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (& Tell)<br />
on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention,<br />
creativity and resourcefulness that continues<br />
to be the leading showcase of human ingenuity<br />
and creativity plus a fascinating window<br />
into emerging technology-driven capabilities.<br />
There are learning opportunities in abundance<br />
for people of all ages and backgrounds and even<br />
more hands-on activities too. So, whether you<br />
like traditional crafts or the latest high-tech demos,<br />
Houston Maker Faire is the place to be! Prices<br />
vary see website, www.houstonmakerfaire.com.<br />
VENDORS NEEDED<br />
The 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home<br />
Craft Show will be held <strong>October</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong> at<br />
Westland Baptist Church. We are located at<br />
1407 W Grand Parkway South in Katy. Interested<br />
vendors should send an email to Martha<br />
Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com with<br />
a description of what you are selling. A 10x10<br />
booth space is $60. Only one national/retail<br />
rep will be accepted on a first come basis.<br />
VENDORS WANTED<br />
THINKING HOLIDAYS?! The Ladies Auxiliary<br />
from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church<br />
will hold their 26 th Annual Gingerbread Village<br />
Holiday Market on <strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>. If you<br />
are interested in showcasing your arts, craft,<br />
products, etc., consider joining us as a vendor<br />
this year! For an application or more information<br />
regarding this event, please email:<br />
gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com.<br />
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GARAGE SALES<br />
SEVEN MEADOWS FALL GARAGE SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Near 1093 and Grand Parkway.<br />
WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST<br />
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Off of Saums Road<br />
GRAYSON LAKES GARAGE SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Held in the Clubhouse. Grayson Lakes is located off<br />
Katy Flewellen Road.<br />
LOST CREEK FALL GARAGE SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Lost Creek is located off of 1093, east of 99.<br />
GOVERNOR’S PLACE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Located off Kingsland.<br />
5 th ANNUAL HONOR FLIGHT HOUSTON<br />
GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />
OCTOBER 4, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course<br />
Honor Flight Houston is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) and a<br />
proud member of the Honor Flight Network, created solely to honor<br />
America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Honor Flight Houston<br />
transports our heroes from Houston, Texas, to Washington D.C. to<br />
visit and reflect at their memorials. The flights and tours that Honor<br />
Flight Houston provides World War II veterans are absolutely FREE.<br />
Honor Flight Houston is our way of paying a tribute to those who gave<br />
so much - a memorable and rewarding TOUR of HONOR! This year, 51<br />
veterans were sent to Washington D.C. and 50 more are scheduled to<br />
depart by the of <strong>October</strong>.<br />
For information, please contact Jerry Pinto at 281-578-6306H,<br />
or 713-594-3553C or jerrympinto@sbcglobal.net.<br />
MAGNIFICAT HOUSES, INC.<br />
50 YEAR CELEBRATION GALA AND AUCTION<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong>, 6:30 PM<br />
The Bell Tower on 34 th , 901 W. 34 th St., Houston, TX 77018<br />
Please join us for cocktails, dinner, auction and celebrating founder<br />
Rose Mary Badami who at 94 years old, started Magnificat House 50<br />
years ago.<br />
The 50 th Anniversary Magnificat House Gala Celebration will feature<br />
honorary Chair Mayor Sylvester Turner and aims to raise funds for<br />
Magnificat House. Magnificat House has been a Houston institution for<br />
50 years, offering faith, hope and charity by providing housing, food,<br />
work and spiritual support while our residents - of all races and creeds<br />
- build their lives in community. For more information on Magnificat<br />
House, Inc. and tickets for the 50 th Year Celebration Gala and Auction<br />
visit www.mhihouston.org.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
OCTOBER EVENTS<br />
CRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS<br />
6 TH ANNUAL ST PAUL’S<br />
EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />
FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW<br />
Please join us for our 6 th Annual St<br />
Paul’s Episcopal Church Fall Festival<br />
& Craft Show. Grab a friend and join<br />
us for shopping, children’s activities,<br />
Petting Zoo and BBQ. Special Guests<br />
include the Katy Fire Department &<br />
Katy Police department!!<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong> at 5373<br />
Franz Road, from 9 AM to 4 PM. FREE<br />
admission! Interested vendors please<br />
contact Mary at<br />
saintpaulschurch@charter.net.<br />
2 ND ANNUAL WESTLAND’S<br />
WELCOME HOME CRAFT SHOW<br />
The 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome<br />
Home Craft Show will be held <strong>October</strong><br />
6, <strong>2018</strong> at Westland Baptist Church.<br />
We are located at 1407 W Grand Parkway<br />
South in Katy.<br />
ST. EDITH STEIN FALL FESTIVAL<br />
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
Noon to 8 pm<br />
Food, games, beer, bingo, live music<br />
and shopping. Located at<br />
St. Edith Stein Catholic Church,<br />
3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.<br />
7TH ANNUAL THIS & THAT<br />
CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 13th<br />
At Briscoe Jr. High<br />
From 9 AM to 4 PM FREE Admission<br />
4300 FM 723 Richmond, TX 77406<br />
For vendor information<br />
please email stamez@lcisd.org<br />
<strong>2018</strong> HEARTS &<br />
HANDS A HOLIDAY MARKET<br />
Monday, <strong>October</strong> 22-<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Presented by: Memorial Drive United<br />
Methodist Women, www.mdumc.org<br />
<strong>October</strong> 22 nd : Preview Party*<br />
5:30-8 PM<br />
<strong>October</strong> 23 rd : Shopping - 9 AM-6 PM<br />
<strong>October</strong> 24 th : Shopping - 9 AM-3 PM<br />
Proceeds benefit missions for women,<br />
children and youth<br />
If you have any questions, please contact<br />
heartshandsmdumc@gmail.com<br />
*Preview Party tickets are $12 in<br />
advance and $15 at the door<br />
Memorial Drive United<br />
Methodist Church<br />
12955 Memorial Drive<br />
Houston, TX 77079 713-468-8356<br />
26 TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD<br />
VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth<br />
Ann Seton is holding their 26 th annual<br />
Gingerbread Village Holiday Market<br />
on <strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>. We are located<br />
at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston,<br />
77084. Featuring arts, crafts, specialty<br />
foods, fashion good and more!<br />
AMERICAN LEGION POST 200<br />
ARTS & CRAFT SHOW<br />
Sponsored by: Wallis American<br />
Legion Post 200<br />
330 Legion Road, Wallis, TX<br />
Saturday <strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
(9 AM-5 PM)<br />
Sunday <strong>October</strong> 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />
(10 AM-4 PM)<br />
$1 Admission-Hourly Door Prizes<br />
For more information, call<br />
281-743-3678<br />
SAINT AIDAN’S<br />
EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />
FALL FESTIVAL AND<br />
HOLIDAY MARKET<br />
Sunday, <strong>October</strong>, 28 th , 10 AM-5 PM<br />
13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX<br />
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will hold its<br />
5 th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday Market<br />
on Sunday, <strong>October</strong>, 28 th at 13131<br />
Fry Road just South of 290. Our festival<br />
features Market Booths, Children’s Area,<br />
Food Trucks, Silent Auction, Live Music<br />
throughout the day, Cake Walk, Trunk<br />
N Treat at 3 PM, Blessing of Animals<br />
at 4 PM. Lots of vendors with a variety<br />
of goods for sale. We look forward to<br />
seeing you all there!<br />
Interested in being a vendor? For additional<br />
information and register online,<br />
visit our website http://aidanschurch.<br />
org/fallfest. If you prefer to mail in<br />
your registration, you can obtain a<br />
Booth Reservation form by contacting<br />
us at 281-373-3203 or email<br />
fallfest@aidanschurch.org.<br />
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NOVEMBER EVENTS<br />
WESTHEIMER LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
Saturday, November 3 rd , 7 AM-12 Noon Near 1093 and<br />
Grand Parkway<br />
RUN4THECHILDREN<br />
November 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM<br />
The Fellowship, 22765 Westheimer Pkwy www.run4thechildren.org<br />
Created several years ago, Run4TheChildren is a fundraiser for families interested<br />
in adoption to assist with the financial burden of adopting. This is a 4 mile<br />
run located in the heart of Cinco Ranch with a shorter course for those looking<br />
unable to complete the entire 4 miles. This event is family friendly. To date, we<br />
have assisted 22 children find their forever families.<br />
SEABOURNE NATURE FEST<br />
Saturday, November 3 rd , 10 AM-4 pm<br />
Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg 77471<br />
This is Coastal Prairie Chapter Texas Master Naturalists’ signature project. There<br />
will be lots of activities for kids and families! See butterflies and caterpillars,<br />
alligators and snakes, hawks and owls, beekeepers and more. There will be a<br />
native plant sale, edible plant display, children’s crafts, face painting, nature<br />
talks, prairie walks and horse-drawn wagon rides. The nature festival entry<br />
and events are free. There will also be a variety of food truck vendors. Free and<br />
Open to the Public.<br />
The Texas Master Naturalists are sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department<br />
and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call<br />
281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu. Conducted by Coastal Prairie<br />
Chapter-Texas Master Naturalists. Website: https://txmn.org/coastal, Facebook:<br />
www.facebook.com/TXMNCoastal/.<br />
CRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS<br />
4 TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET<br />
The St. Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to their 4 th Annual<br />
Mistletoe Market. Saturday, November 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM to 4 PM. Westlake<br />
Preparatory Lutheran Academy, 23300 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond,<br />
TX 77406. (Do NOT call the school about booths or questions.) Come<br />
enjoy THE BEST SHOPPING experience Christmas can bring! As always,<br />
Santa will make a surprise guest appearance! All booth inquiries, please<br />
email Lisa Thigpen at Lisab0912@gmail.com.<br />
HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESENTS<br />
29 TH ANNUAL HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW<br />
November 10, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM<br />
22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, TX 77449<br />
KATY’S LARGEST GIFT MARKET<br />
AT THE KATY MERRELL CENTER<br />
The 11 th Annual Home for the Holidays Gift Market will take place November<br />
16-18, <strong>2018</strong>. We are excited to be back in the arena this year<br />
as well as the pavilion. 180 vendors in 2 buildings! Show hours: First<br />
Call Shopping Hours 10 AM to 1 PM. General Admission: Friday 1-8 PM.<br />
Saturday 10 AM-6 PM & Sunday 11 AM-4 PM. Follow us on Facebook<br />
to get up to date contest, coupons, vendor introductions and more.<br />
Facebook: Home for the Holidays Gift Market.<br />
Contact information: 281-788-4297 Stacie, Katelyn or Lynnie. Email<br />
HomefortheHolidaysGiftMarket@yahoo.com.<br />
MESA OUTREACH SHARING AND SHOOTING<br />
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT<br />
November 7, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Westside Sporting Grounds, 10120 Pattison Road, Katy TX 77493<br />
Sign-in 11:30 AM Shotgun Start: 1 PM<br />
There will also be a raffle and silent auction.<br />
For more info, go to www.mesa-outreach.org.<br />
Also, Cinco Ranch Wonderland Market is Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 27 th at Cinco<br />
Ranch High School 10 AM-5 PM and Home for the Holidays Galveston<br />
Moody Gardens Convention Center is Friday,<br />
November 23 rd 12-8 PM and Saturday, November 24 th 10 AM-6 PM.<br />
DECEMBER EVENTS<br />
24 TH ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR<br />
December 1, <strong>2018</strong><br />
The 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on December 1, <strong>2018</strong>, at<br />
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas<br />
77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top Texan vendors<br />
selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest<br />
for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be sold<br />
by the Knights of Columbus all day starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies<br />
Club will be having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction run by the Craft<br />
Club. All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School.<br />
For more information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009.<br />
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OCTOBER <strong>2018</strong> HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS<br />
Original Greek Festival - <strong>October</strong> 4-7, <strong>2018</strong>, Annunciation<br />
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum<br />
Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. Times: Thurs. 5-10 PM,<br />
Fri. 11 AM-10 PM, Sat. 11 AM-10 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6<br />
PM. Admission: $5, Under 12 free. Celebrate the<br />
Annual Houston Greek Festival on the grounds of the<br />
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Authentic<br />
Greek food, wine, dancing and artifacts are fun for<br />
the entire family.<br />
Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion - <strong>October</strong><br />
6-7, <strong>2018</strong>, Daily 10 AM-5 PM, free. Pearland Town<br />
Center, 11200 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77584.<br />
Abstract art, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and<br />
wooden treasure boxes are just a few of the unique<br />
items you’ll find. The FREE, juried art show offers<br />
visitors an opportunity to shop for unique art and<br />
handcrafted pieces created by local artists and artisans.<br />
NEW: A singer/songwriter showcase featuring<br />
artists performing original music rounds out the live<br />
music stage. Live music, a food truck court, pop-up<br />
paint studio and kid’s interactive art station are part<br />
of the family-friendly fun. Check out visitpearland.<br />
com/artshow<strong>2018</strong> for details.<br />
moonGARDEN - Thru <strong>October</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong>, Daily 6<br />
PM-Midnight, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney<br />
Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is FREE. A<br />
series of 22 illuminated spheres transform Discovery<br />
Green and Avenida Houston into a magical moonscape.<br />
Ranging in size from six to 30 feet in diameter,<br />
moonGARDEN features 11 shadow “theaters” that<br />
tell the diverse, dynamic story of Houston and<br />
Discovery Green, as well as interactive works that<br />
allow visitors to become part of the experience.<br />
This is the largest ever created by Lucion Traveling<br />
Light of Montreal. Free. Visible during all park hours;<br />
activated nightly 6 PM-Midnight. On <strong>October</strong> 5 th ,<br />
there will be a pajama party. Milk and cookies will<br />
be served, celebrity readers will share the beloved<br />
children’s book in the languages of Houston. The<br />
Astrological Society will be on hand with telescopes<br />
for star-gazing. 7-9 PM.<br />
40 th Houston Italian Festival - <strong>October</strong> 11-14, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
University Of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston,<br />
TX 77006. Times: Thurs. 5-10 PM, Fri. 11 AM-10<br />
PM, Sat. 11 AM-10 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6 PM. Free Admission<br />
Thurs. night and Fri. until 4 PM, otherwise it is<br />
$5-$25. This year’s festival features: Live Music, Wine<br />
and beer tastings, Film screenings, Cooking classes<br />
for children, Italian language classes, Marionette<br />
puppet shows, Interactive sidewalk art, Pasta eating<br />
contests, grape stomps and a bocce ball tournament,<br />
Classic Car Show and so much more!<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.houstonitalianfestival.com.<br />
Texian Market Days Festival - <strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
9 AM-5 PM, George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM<br />
762, Richmond, TX 77469. Admission $10-$20. It’s<br />
cannon time! The Fort Bend History Association is<br />
proud to present the 35 th annual Texian Market Days<br />
festival, held at the George Ranch Historical Park.<br />
Bring the whole family to discover more than 150<br />
years of Texas history! Enjoy hands-on activities, battle<br />
re-enactments, live entertainment, first-person<br />
costumed interpreters, historic home tours, games,<br />
cowboys, vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and<br />
more. Texian Market Days is our biggest living history<br />
event of the year - you don’t want to miss it!<br />
Wings Over Houston Airshow - <strong>October</strong> 20-21,<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM, Ellington Airport, 11210 Blume<br />
Ave, Houston, TX 77034. Wings Over Houston Airshow<br />
is celebrating its 34 th year at Ellington Airport with<br />
the US Navy Blue Angels, as well as nearly five more<br />
hours worth of thrilling aerial shows from some<br />
of the world’s greatest military and civilian pilots.<br />
Ranked as one of the top airshows in the country,<br />
Wings Over Houston also offers great ground attractions,<br />
such as simulators, ride and drive opportunities<br />
and nearly 100 static aircraft to view.<br />
Unplugged at Discovery Green - <strong>October</strong> 21, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
5-9 PM, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street,<br />
Houston, TX 77010. Admission is FREE. An evening of<br />
acoustic music from some of Houston’s top talent on<br />
the Grace Event Lawn. This much loved local series<br />
challenges bands to rearrange and reimagine songs<br />
using acoustic instruments only; resulting in unique,<br />
intimate and soulful performances.<br />
Scream on the Green® - <strong>October</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong>, 6-10 PM,<br />
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston,<br />
TX 77010. Admission is FREE. Visitors will have a<br />
spooky good time at Houston’s citywide costume<br />
contest and Halloween celebration for the whole<br />
family! There will be prizes, Halloween spectacle,<br />
a movie, performances, living statues, music and<br />
more! Visitors can win candy and prizes playing our<br />
FREE games! Enjoy watching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial<br />
on the big screen at 7:30 PM. Costume Contest:<br />
Registration will take place on-site near the Anheuser-Busch<br />
stage before the contest and winners will be<br />
announced after. Prizes were awarded to 1 st , 2 nd and<br />
3 rd place in each category. (Infant-8 years, 9-17 years,<br />
Best Male 18+, Best Female 18+, Best Family and Best<br />
Dog.) Costume contest registration opens at 6:45 PM<br />
(at the side of the Anheuser Busch stage), contest<br />
begins at 7 PM. Registration will close at 8 PM.<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Houston AfriFEST-Festival of African Arts<br />
Culture and Entertainment - <strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
12-8 PM, Houston Baptist University Holcombe Mall,<br />
7502 Fondren Road | Houston, Tx 77074. Admission<br />
$5 entry through <strong>October</strong> 20 th , $10 entry after <strong>October</strong><br />
21 st , kids, students and seniors are free. Africans<br />
are colorful, vibrant and full of expression! We will<br />
take you on a cultural journey through Africa to<br />
celebrate her rich diversity in a typical African open<br />
market setting featuring special live performances,<br />
a tour of country arts and crafts, ethnic cuisines from<br />
different regions, Ankara fashion, folklore tales, kids’<br />
activities and a lot more.<br />
Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican Fest <strong>2018</strong> -<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>, 12 Noon-10 PM, Midtown Park,<br />
2811 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77006. Admission<br />
$15-$200. This festival is done annually to support<br />
the continuous efforts to disseminate the Puerto<br />
Rican and Cuban cultures within the city of Houston.<br />
We also want to teach our children about our roots,<br />
assisting them with their self-esteem, identity and<br />
letting them know that they have a strong support<br />
group. Additionally, we are educating the citizens<br />
of the City of Houston about who we are and asking<br />
them to embrace our cultures in a friendly and festive<br />
environment.<br />
Texas Renaissance Festival - Weekends thru November<br />
25, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-8 PM, 21778 FM 1774, Todd<br />
Mission, TX 77363. Admission varies. The Texas Renaissance<br />
Festival is an interactive theme park that<br />
embraces different eras, including the 16 th century<br />
and beyond. The 55-acre theater is filled with live entertainment,<br />
food and shops. The enchanted 55-acre<br />
village comes to life as all of Europe comes to pay<br />
homage to the King and Queen with Eight Themed<br />
Weekends. Hundreds of costumed performers are<br />
showcased in over 200 daily performances. Visitors<br />
meander along shaded cobblestone walkways visiting<br />
almost 400 shoppes overflowing with unique arts<br />
and crafts of offering delicious foods and beverages.<br />
All ages will be amused by the games of skill and<br />
human-powered rides.<br />
6 th Annual Fall Fest - Fridays, 12-7 PM, North Shore<br />
Rotary Pavilion, 14350 1/2 Wallisville Rd., Houston,<br />
TX 77049. Part food festival, part music festival,<br />
CTC’s “Fall Fest” is an excellent opportunity to bring<br />
a taste of Chicago to Houston area residents. This<br />
one-day, Chicago, cultural festival features several<br />
food vendors, who offer Chicago culinary classics.<br />
Additionally, the event features DJs who will spin a<br />
variety of music types including: House music, which<br />
is an internationally known style of music born in<br />
Chicago which gave birth to techno and EDM. Also,<br />
the event hosts a dance lounge where attendees<br />
can learn Stepping which is a nationally known<br />
dance style born in Chicago and similar to this area’s<br />
two-step and swing out dance styles. Event entry<br />
tickets for ages 14 & up are only $5 advanced, $10 at<br />
the gate. It is FREE for attendees age 13 and under.<br />
Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday,<br />
6-8 PM. Houston Public Library, 500 Mckinney<br />
Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The<br />
Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy<br />
night where local and non local comedians, comediennes,<br />
ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL<br />
ages present family comedy to the audience. Improv<br />
Performers from Station Theater closes out the night<br />
with games that involve the audience. Everyone who<br />
participates in at least one open mic throughout the<br />
year become eligible to participate in the Annual<br />
Comedy competition which is held in December.<br />
Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are<br />
given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth.<br />
Event is free and open to the public. Food and non<br />
alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting area<br />
during this event only. You can bring your own food<br />
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and order from many of the surrounding food<br />
places. All ages.<br />
Flea by Night - third Saturday of every<br />
month unless affected by weather, 6-10<br />
PM, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street,<br />
Houston, TX 77010. Treasure-hunt at this<br />
monthly, one-of-a-kind market nestled in the<br />
southeast end of the downtown park. The<br />
destination market features an array of artful<br />
kitsch, vintage items, mid-century modern<br />
furniture, recycled and repurposed items<br />
and collectibles and crafts by local artisans<br />
and designers. Whether you are a bargain<br />
hunter or an eco-sensitive collector dedicated<br />
to repurposing and reusing, seek and find at<br />
Discovery Green Flea by Night while enjoying<br />
light bites and local entertainment. The event<br />
is free to attend and open to the public.<br />
Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial<br />
Chromointerference - Weekly through January<br />
13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park,<br />
105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times:<br />
Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday<br />
and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: $10<br />
per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students.<br />
The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as<br />
its sheer size and raw interior, punctuated by a<br />
series of rhythmical columns, will make for an<br />
intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors<br />
to Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference<br />
will be encouraged to wear<br />
white or light colored clothing and will actively<br />
participate in viewing as the color changes<br />
creating a sensation of movement.<br />
Open House - Daily from dawn until dusk<br />
through February 28, 2019, admission free.<br />
Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX<br />
77002. The artistic duo, Havel Ruck Projects,<br />
made up of local artists, Dan Havel and Dean<br />
Ruck, transformed a previously abandoned<br />
house into an interactive temporary public<br />
sculpture. Sourced from Cherry House Moving<br />
Company, the 1940s-era house was originally<br />
located in Santa Fe, Texas. After moving the<br />
home to Sam Houston Park in April, Havel<br />
and Ruck stripped the structure’s interior and<br />
exterior using drill saws and other tools. They<br />
cut circular holes into the walls and filled them<br />
with PVC pipe to create a “Swiss cheese” or<br />
“lace” appearance and collaged the interior<br />
walls with vintage images sourced from family,<br />
friends and local resale shops representing<br />
the city’s people, places and past.<br />
Cars and Coffee - through December 29,<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-12 PM. Gateway Classic Cars Of<br />
Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite<br />
200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free.<br />
Cruise in to Gateway Classic Cars every last<br />
Saturday of the month for Cars & Coffee. So<br />
far we have had some amazing turnouts, but<br />
we want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious<br />
donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides! No<br />
Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No<br />
cruiser? No sweat bring the daily driver. Hope<br />
to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics.<br />
Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays<br />
through December 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-1 PM, 234<br />
Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission<br />
is free. In addition to a wonderful selection of<br />
vendors, the Farmers Market brings you family<br />
fun! Each week, the Market features live music,<br />
cooking demonstrations or other seasonal<br />
entertainment. Presented by the Fort Bend<br />
Chamber of Commerce.<br />
Aggie Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin<br />
Patch - The Aggie Habitat Pumpkin Patch<br />
site is located on Covenant Presbyterian<br />
Church’s grounds in College Station at 220<br />
Rock Prairie Rd and sells over 3,000 pumpkins<br />
of all shapes and sizes every year! The<br />
pumpkin patch is open thru <strong>October</strong> 31 st .<br />
If you would like to schedule a school field<br />
trip or have a pumpkin carving social, please<br />
send request to events@aggiehabitat.org.<br />
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch <strong>2018</strong><br />
- thru Nov. 10, <strong>2018</strong>, Fri. 9 AM-3 PM,<br />
Sat.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM - Open to the Public.<br />
Blessington Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail,<br />
Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: 832-444-8717.<br />
Email: info@blessingtonfarms.com. Payment:<br />
Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,<br />
Discover, AmEx.<br />
Fearshire Farms-Haunted corn maze,<br />
haunted field, haunted house - 1100 S<br />
Walker St, Angleton, TX 77515. Phone: 979-<br />
848-3327. Email: info@fearshirefarms.com.<br />
Open <strong>October</strong> 5 th -November 2 nd , Fridays<br />
and Saturdays 7-11 PM, plus <strong>October</strong> 25 th<br />
and 31 st 7-9 PM. Haunting starts at dark. We<br />
keep haunting until we’ve scared all of the<br />
ticket-holders off of the property (or buried<br />
the ones that didn’t survive!) Directions:<br />
From Houston; Take 288 South to Angleton.<br />
Pass Angleton West Columbia exit and<br />
taking next exit CR 290. Take left at stop<br />
sign. Follow CR 290 watching for Fearshire<br />
Farms signs. We have Haunted Attractions<br />
for thrill seekers of every level. Fearson’s<br />
Farm House and Dead End Corn Maze are<br />
for the strong of heart. The Curtain Chaoz<br />
and Haunted Hay Ride are great family fun<br />
for all ages. New this year is Spooky Jacks,<br />
a corn maze designed for younger guest in<br />
the spirit of the Halloween Season. While<br />
you are waiting on your friends to regroup<br />
you can roast marshmallows for Smores at<br />
the Community Campfire or enjoy watching<br />
a classic scary movie under our covered pavilion.<br />
Visit venders booths like Temporary<br />
Tattoos or Shoot the Corn Cannon ($1 for 3<br />
shots). Food and Drinks are available at our<br />
ticket booth and Food Vendor tents. *No<br />
outside food or drinks allowed.<br />
Phobia Haunted Houses-8 haunts, 1 location<br />
- Open Weekends in <strong>October</strong> - Located<br />
on Beltway 8 South, between 288 and I-45,<br />
Phobia operates multiple great haunted<br />
houses. Phobia employs hundreds of actors<br />
at its massive ScreamPark in Houston. Tour<br />
the Darke hallways of Phobia Haunted Houses<br />
weekends in <strong>October</strong>. Texas’ scariest<br />
haunt is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays<br />
through Halloween. Tickets start at<br />
$15 per person for one great haunted house.<br />
See more killer haunts for discounted multi<br />
attraction pricing. For the biggest world<br />
of scream in Houston, checkout Phobia’s<br />
the Darke Institute, Mind Control, Clown<br />
Mania, Exile, Savage Ground, Contagion,<br />
DarkeWorld, Dawn of the Machine and Genetic<br />
Nightmare, the creepy haunted house.<br />
Under 12 bring a parent. Over 12, get ready<br />
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For more info,www.darke.com.<br />
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Community Newsletter | <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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OCTOBER IS<br />
BREAST CANCER<br />
AWARENESS MONTH<br />
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is<br />
dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of the early<br />
detection of breast cancer through a nationwide campaign. NBCAM<br />
started as a weeklong campaign in 1985 with 2 founding members.<br />
Today the American Cancer Society is one of many national public<br />
service organizations, professional associations and government agencies<br />
that form the NBCAM Board of Sponsors. During <strong>October</strong>, which is<br />
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the member organizations<br />
of the Board of Sponsors join forces to spread the message that early<br />
detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives.<br />
The American Cancer Society recommends early detections. Women<br />
age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year<br />
and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.<br />
The third Friday in <strong>October</strong> each year is National Mammography Day,<br />
first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day or throughout<br />
the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography<br />
appointment.<br />
To find a facility in your area, please call:<br />
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345<br />
National Cancer Institute 800-4-CANCER<br />
Or visit nbcam.org or www.cancer.org for more information.<br />
3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION<br />
One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.<br />
However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly<br />
improve your chance of survival.<br />
Early detection means finding the cancer before it spreads to other<br />
parts of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely<br />
prevented, early detection provides the greatest possibility of<br />
successful treatment. By following these three steps, you will help<br />
increase your chance of detecting cancer early.<br />
Changes to look for include:<br />
• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area<br />
• A change in the size or shape of the breast<br />
• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast<br />
• A nipple turned inward into the breast<br />
• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple<br />
• Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark<br />
area of skin at the center of the breast)<br />
You should see your health care provider about any of these<br />
symptoms. Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if<br />
you notice any changes in your body, tell your health care provider<br />
immediately so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated.<br />
2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM<br />
It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gynecologist<br />
each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition<br />
to a routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform<br />
a brief breast exam to check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman<br />
Exam is a great opportunity for you to discuss with your health care<br />
provider any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast<br />
health. For example, your doctor may help you to determine the<br />
most appropriate frequency for your early detection steps.<br />
3. MAMMOGRAM<br />
In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms.<br />
NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram<br />
every year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe<br />
way to detect cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast conditions<br />
and women who have screening mammograms have a lower<br />
chance of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have<br />
screening mammograms. Mammograms can detect cancer or other<br />
problems before a lump becomes large enough to be detectable<br />
to the touch. They provide an effective way to find breast cancer<br />
in its early stages when treatment is usually the most successful.<br />
Mammograms are considered safe, quick and relatively painless.<br />
Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation<br />
1. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS<br />
Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your<br />
breasts normally look and feel. Knowing this will help you identify<br />
any changes in your breasts that should be reported to your health<br />
care professional promptly. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment<br />
with your doctor, but don’t panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not<br />
cancerous.<br />
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HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL<br />
Registration is now open for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 Season<br />
HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting<br />
registrations through <strong>October</strong> 15 th for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 season. The<br />
organization has been in existence for more than 25 years and our<br />
coaching staff has over 30 years of total experience with HCYA. We have<br />
a number of teams to accommodate boys ages 8 through the Varsity<br />
Level. We compete against private schools, public schools and home<br />
school organizations. We practice at Katy Hustle gym.<br />
Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com for more information.<br />
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of<br />
all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest<br />
growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and<br />
include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit<br />
club with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun<br />
social environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now<br />
open for the <strong>2018</strong> season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries<br />
may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest<br />
growing club in Houston!<br />
KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB<br />
The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which<br />
exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an<br />
interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds,<br />
heritages and abilities who share a common interest - running!<br />
Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing<br />
our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We<br />
welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of<br />
runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning<br />
at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just<br />
east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet<br />
at one of the KISD junior high tracks for speedwork and on Thursday<br />
(6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs<br />
of various distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club,<br />
visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />
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TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and<br />
field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18<br />
years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have<br />
multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans Junior<br />
High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress.<br />
Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.<br />
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,<br />
that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join<br />
our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in trying<br />
out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization with major<br />
Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!!<br />
We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy<br />
TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more information, call<br />
Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe”<br />
NETBALL CLUBS<br />
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and<br />
have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight<br />
years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for<br />
further information.<br />
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and<br />
learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.<br />
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular<br />
announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit<br />
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.<br />
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY<br />
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team<br />
is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past.<br />
We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set<br />
forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively<br />
recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18<br />
or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com<br />
for more information. You can also find us at<br />
www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become<br />
an integral part in founding and building our league.<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in<br />
playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at<br />
intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.<br />
KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome -<br />
boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School,<br />
For more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.<br />
KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all<br />
about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports<br />
in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers<br />
lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience<br />
needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport?<br />
We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more<br />
information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier<br />
Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />
you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />
purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun<br />
while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro<br />
Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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Friday, <strong>October</strong> 12 th , 6:30-8:30 PM<br />
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Community Fun Fridays will be held the second Friday of each month<br />
at The Fellowship, 22765 Westheimer Parkway - it is a free event for<br />
the entire family. <strong>October</strong>’s event will be a family friendly movie (as<br />
well as an age appropriate preschool movie) with free popcorn. Bring<br />
a chair, blanket and pillow. Other activities will include Bingo and<br />
outside activities.<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)<br />
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible<br />
Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US.<br />
Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These<br />
are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies<br />
started in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations<br />
or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.<br />
For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy<br />
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KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW<br />
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled<br />
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth<br />
Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and<br />
to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special<br />
events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View<br />
our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings,<br />
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HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES<br />
Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner.<br />
Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on<br />
the first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802<br />
Dominion Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite<br />
childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2,<br />
Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.<br />
PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH<br />
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23,<br />
“the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New<br />
Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished<br />
in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is<br />
formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman<br />
scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.<br />
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
SENIOR ADULT NEWS<br />
Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons<br />
from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun!<br />
Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of<br />
Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit<br />
www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />
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at the following location and times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX<br />
77493. Every Tuesday and Thursday, doors open at 6:00 PM. We also<br />
serve food and drinks in our kitchen.<br />
EPIPHANY BINGO<br />
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.<br />
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They<br />
have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized<br />
bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable<br />
outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community<br />
Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south<br />
of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird<br />
games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call<br />
the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.<br />
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO<br />
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except<br />
Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early<br />
Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit<br />
community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church<br />
is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the<br />
church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the<br />
light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left<br />
and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more<br />
info., call 281-391-4758.<br />
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LIBRARY NEWS<br />
MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6<br />
PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.<br />
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.<br />
hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants<br />
may also register by calling or by visiting the library.<br />
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />
Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at<br />
the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and<br />
more. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit to<br />
two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact<br />
Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.<br />
• CHESS WARS - Teens and tweens are invited to join us for Chess Wars!<br />
You played during the summer, now play during the school year! Join<br />
us every Tuesday at 4:45 PM as we battle it out on the chessboard.<br />
Come learn basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so<br />
you too can play out of this world.<br />
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come<br />
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which<br />
will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! We<br />
will be meeting one Thursday a month at 4:30 PM. Come have fun<br />
and MAKE something!<br />
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are<br />
invited to join us on Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 18 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss<br />
the book One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. If you are interested in<br />
joining us, extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk.<br />
Please register if you plan to attend.<br />
• DIY WORKSHOP - Ole! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the library.<br />
On the second Tuesday of every month the library hosts a fun adult time.<br />
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own<br />
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators<br />
and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 9 th at 7 PM. Harry<br />
Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and<br />
all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged<br />
to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.<br />
• SENIOR TOPICS - Senior citizens and their family members are invited<br />
to join us for a new series at the library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month,<br />
experts will be here to discuss various topics pertinent to senior living.<br />
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and<br />
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour<br />
on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a<br />
snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for<br />
coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome<br />
to bring your own.<br />
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet<br />
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of<br />
the month at 1 PM.<br />
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third<br />
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your<br />
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their<br />
just desserts.<br />
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes<br />
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.<br />
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see<br />
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on<br />
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />
CHILDREN<br />
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations<br />
soar as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and<br />
Math) with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the library<br />
will host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally<br />
last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. This is a<br />
ticketed program. Tickets will be available at 4 PM.<br />
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning<br />
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,<br />
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about<br />
20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.<br />
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each<br />
Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured.<br />
This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers<br />
are welcome.<br />
• PRE SCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore<br />
the world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on<br />
Wednesdays at 11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be<br />
plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration.<br />
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months,<br />
are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will<br />
be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required<br />
for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day<br />
of the event.<br />
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />
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KATY BRANCH LIBRARY<br />
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday<br />
1 PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10<br />
AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by<br />
in person and we’ll help you sign up!<br />
MONTHLY PROGRAMS<br />
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday<br />
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking<br />
adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos<br />
los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme<br />
para más información.<br />
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6<br />
PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.<br />
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every<br />
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of<br />
computer classes in English - please call for more information.<br />
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a<br />
group going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.<br />
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join<br />
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover<br />
seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.<br />
WEEKLY PROGRAMS<br />
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join<br />
us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com<br />
and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.<br />
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice<br />
Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques,<br />
teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come<br />
& join the club!<br />
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Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 7:30AM-6:00PM<br />
Wednesday: 7:30AM-12:00 Noon<br />
Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 Noon<br />
Sunday: Closed<br />
PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES<br />
These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents.<br />
5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net<br />
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO<br />
LIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY<br />
MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules<br />
are posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have<br />
questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592.<br />
FITNESS ROOM CLASSES & ACTIVITIES<br />
PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:45 AM-11:45 AM.<br />
YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM &<br />
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5 PM-6 PM.<br />
ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday<br />
starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting<br />
at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday<br />
starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday starting<br />
at 10 AM) and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday<br />
starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at<br />
10 AM).<br />
SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM.<br />
FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your<br />
own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a<br />
full size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily.<br />
The machines are closed during class times.<br />
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POOL CLASSES & ACTIVITIES<br />
DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high<br />
cardio vascular workout. A flotation device is advised.<br />
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.<br />
WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact,<br />
which is easy on the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-<br />
10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday 5:45 PM-6:45 PM.<br />
ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of<br />
motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities.<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />
RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is<br />
no lap swimming at this time. Mondays & Wednesdays,<br />
4 PM-5:30 PM, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 AM-12:30 PM,<br />
Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM. Reservations may<br />
be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents<br />
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LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for<br />
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LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 - Fridays 4 PM-4:45 PM,<br />
Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (in 30<br />
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AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS -<br />
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• Go During Safe Trick Or Treat Times: A good trick or treat time is right<br />
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• Steer Clear Of Masks: With face paint, it is easier for your child to see<br />
where they are going.<br />
• Be Visible: Choose costumes that are brightly colored so that they<br />
are easier to see in the dark.<br />
• Never Go Alone: It is important that your children have an adult with<br />
them at all times.<br />
• Walking Tips: Be sure that your children understand simple traffic<br />
rules, such as stopping and looking both ways before crossing<br />
the street and staying in a crosswalk.<br />
• Knock On Doors That You Know: Encourage your children to only<br />
trick-or-treat at homes where they know the inhabitants.<br />
• Don’t Go Inside: Remind your little ones that they should never go<br />
inside anybody’s home while trick-or-treating.<br />
• Stay On Track: Stay on streets and in neighborhoods that are well<br />
lit and where there are plenty of people around.<br />
• Say No!: Stranger danger is important to remember no matter<br />
how old your kids are, even while trick-or-treating.<br />
• Taste-Testing Patience: Make sure kids know that trick or treating<br />
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KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE) HOOKY DAY<br />
On August 15 th , Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held its annual Hooky Day to kick off the<br />
new school year. Over 100 retired KARE members were in attendance to celebrate “Preserving<br />
the Past, Securing the Future” and to welcome new retirees.<br />
You’re welcome to bring a retired educator, friend or neighbor who is not a current member<br />
to join us. KARE represents anyone who has worked in a school district and retired through<br />
the Teacher Retirement System. For more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators<br />
check out our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/. Photos: Courtesy of Sue Perez<br />
THEATER/ARTS<br />
KARE Book Project with Becky French,<br />
Cindy Katz and Margie Finley.<br />
A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER<br />
5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056<br />
It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play-November 30 th -December 23 rd<br />
(previews November 28 th -29 th )<br />
Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM.<br />
Box Office: 713-526-2721 Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday<br />
KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />
www.kvpac.org<br />
2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in the best<br />
price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets<br />
increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person.<br />
KARE Scholarship Committee with Karen Reese,<br />
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Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM<br />
Sunday matinees at 3 PM<br />
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Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
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OCTOBER FESTIVALS AROUND SOUTHEAST TEXAS<br />
Now that it is cooling down a bit, maybe you are wanting to get out<br />
and enjoy something a little different? Here are some ideas, right<br />
here in the Houston area or within a couple hours drive, whether you<br />
want music, books, food or just wandering around looking at crafts.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 4-7, <strong>2018</strong>: Gruene Music and Wine Fest-New Braunfels,<br />
TX - Four days with four distinct and different type festivals in one.<br />
Sunday includes a “Texas Style Musicfest.” Located at Gruene Hall and<br />
The Grapevine Grounds. http://gruenemusicandwinefest.org<br />
<strong>October</strong> 5-14, <strong>2018</strong>: Austin City Limits Music Festival - Impressive<br />
lineup of 100+ bands on 8 stages over two weekends. One of the leading<br />
fall music festivals in America. www.aclfestival.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 5-7, <strong>2018</strong>: Waco Cultural Arts Fest - White Linen Night fundraiser,<br />
dance and music festival, art show, WordFest and ScienceFest.<br />
https://wacoartsfest.org<br />
<strong>October</strong> 5-13, <strong>2018</strong>: Oktoberfest at Beethoven Maennerchor-<br />
San Antonio, TX - Friday and Saturday for 2 weekends!<br />
www.beethovenmaennerchor.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 5-21, <strong>2018</strong>: King’s Oktoberfest-Pearland, TX - Two weekends<br />
with a weekend off in the middle. Huge Oktoberfest party in Pearland!<br />
Food, fun, Bier plus live music! Ceremonial keg tapping, jousting and<br />
strong man competitions. Oktoberfest photo booth too!<br />
www.kingsoktoberfest.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 5-7, <strong>2018</strong>: Oktoberfest Fredericksburg - If you are looking<br />
for an Austin Oktoberfest, we encourage you to check out the Fredericksburg<br />
Oktoberfest, located 90 minutes east of Austin. It will celebrate<br />
its 38 th annual event with three stages of oompah music, German bier<br />
tent, Kinder Park area for kids, arts & crafts, domino tournament and<br />
the chicken dance. Location: 100 West Main, Fredericksburg, TX.<br />
https://oktoberfestinfbg.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6-7, <strong>2018</strong>: Autumn Art & Texas Wine Festival-Spring, TX -<br />
Come out to Old Town Spring and enjoy great Texas wine and original<br />
art. Lots of artists and 150 quaint shops. Located at 427 Gentry Street.<br />
http://mainstreetfestivals.com/autumn-festival.htm<br />
<strong>October</strong> 9-13, <strong>2018</strong>: Floresville Peanut Festival-Floresville, TX - Carnival,<br />
games, parade, pageant, live entertainment and more during the<br />
second full weekend in <strong>October</strong>. https://floresvillepeanutfestival.org<br />
<strong>October</strong> 11-14, <strong>2018</strong>: Houston Italian Festival - Live music and lots<br />
of fun like a Bocce Tournament, Pasta Eating, classic car show and kids<br />
fun. http://houstonitalianfestival.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 12-14, <strong>2018</strong>: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival - Enjoy catfish<br />
and cajun food dishes as well as a carnival, three stages of live music,<br />
pageant, car show and kid zone. http://conroecajuncatfishfestival.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13-14, <strong>2018</strong>: Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta-Sugar<br />
Land, TX - Held at Brooks Lake at Fluor in Sugar Land, Texas.<br />
https://chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13-14, <strong>2018</strong>: 40 th Annual Chappell Hill Scarecrow<br />
Festival-Chappell Hill, TX – Main Street and Providence Street.<br />
www.texasdragonboat.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong>: Texas Mushroom Festival-Madisonville, TX - A day<br />
of all things mushroom in the Mushroom Capital of the World.<br />
www.texasmushroomfestival.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14, <strong>2018</strong>: Light the Night Walk-The Woodlands - A fundraising<br />
walk to to help fund cures for blood cancers, benefiting the<br />
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, takes place at Town Green Park in<br />
the Woodlands. www.lightthenight.org/texas-gulf-coast<br />
<strong>October</strong> 19-20, <strong>2018</strong>: Needville Harvest Fest-Needville, TX - Thousands<br />
visit Harvest Park on the third Saturday in <strong>October</strong> for a BBQ<br />
cook-off, pageants, 5K fun run and other activities.<br />
www.needvilleharvestfest.org/default.aspx?ID=29359<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20-21, <strong>2018</strong>: LEGO KidsFest Texas-Houston, TX - An entertainment-packed<br />
family event centered around LEGO building and<br />
experiences. http://events.brickfestlive.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 25-November 1, <strong>2018</strong>: Austin Film Festival - Film pass permits<br />
access to 180 premieres, indie films, narrative and documentary<br />
competition, shorts program and more. https://austinfilmfestival.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 26-28, <strong>2018</strong>: Alamo City Comic Con-San Antonio, TX -<br />
Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.<br />
www.alamocitycomiccon.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 26-27, <strong>2018</strong>: Island Oktoberfest-Galveston, TX - Authentic<br />
German food, live music, beer, games and more at this 37 th annual<br />
Galveston Oktoberfest hosted by First Lutheran Church. It will run 5-11<br />
PM on Friday night and 11 AM-11 PM on Saturday. Admission is free.<br />
http://galvestonoktoberfest.com/here<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>: Hogeye Festival-Elgin, TX - A free, small town family<br />
friendly festival with BBQ pork cook-off, carnival, car show, beer/wine<br />
garden, arts/crafts and children’s activities. www.hogeyefestival.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong>: Light the Night Walk-Houston - A fundraising walk<br />
to to help fund cures for blood cancers, benefitting the Leukemia and<br />
Lymphoma Society, takes place at Hermann Square Park at City Hall.<br />
www.lightthenight.org/texas-gulf-coast<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27-28, <strong>2018</strong>: Texas Book Festival-Austin, TX - More than 250<br />
authors will attend. Admission is free. The event is held at the State<br />
Capitol. www.texasbookfestival.org<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27-28, <strong>2018</strong>: Texas Clay Festival-New Braunfels, TX - Free<br />
admission to this event featuring the work of over 60 Texas potters and<br />
clay artists. www.texasclayfestival.com<br />
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How to Carve<br />
A Pumpkin<br />
When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve<br />
got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good<br />
pumpkin for carving!<br />
HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING<br />
Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially<br />
the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they<br />
will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t<br />
have to sit on its base, in fact, that’s often its weakest spot.<br />
Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin<br />
should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have<br />
a fat and happy face.<br />
HOLLOW OR WHOLE?<br />
There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be<br />
exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed<br />
neatly. (2) If you plan to light the pumpkin from the inside, it must be<br />
hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole in the back instead of the top,<br />
so that the look of the face isn’t affected. If you’re illuminating with a<br />
candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke<br />
to escape.<br />
MAKE A FACE<br />
To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin.<br />
Exaggerate the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or<br />
how the gum line works, smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is<br />
frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot<br />
of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider using the stem as the<br />
nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the<br />
back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks.<br />
CARVE WITH CARE<br />
Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to<br />
control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care<br />
not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the<br />
way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of<br />
the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within<br />
one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a<br />
core sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece<br />
nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut.<br />
ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS<br />
Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent<br />
water, so after carving they usually last only three days to a week. A<br />
jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that<br />
is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will<br />
shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin<br />
and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish,<br />
spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a<br />
pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration,<br />
use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving<br />
so that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry.<br />
THE TOOLS<br />
Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve.<br />
First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch<br />
the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with<br />
the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving,<br />
basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with<br />
a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well.<br />
You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a<br />
26<br />
melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example.<br />
Source: www.almanac.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter
OCTOBER RECIPES<br />
CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO<br />
You could make this on National Gumbo Day <strong>October</strong> 12 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
1 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1 large onion, chopped<br />
1 large green bell pepper, chopped<br />
2 celery stalks, chopped<br />
1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
Creole seasoning to taste<br />
6 cups chicken broth<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour.<br />
Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate<br />
milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black<br />
specks in the mixture, start over.<br />
Stir onion, bell pepper, celery and sausage into the roux; cook 5 minutes.<br />
Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt,<br />
pepper and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken<br />
broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce<br />
heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.<br />
Stir in the chicken and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any<br />
foam that floats to the top during the last hour.<br />
http://allrecipes.com/<br />
KOREAN CHICKEN KABOBS<br />
An amazing combination of sweet and spicy! And the chicken comes<br />
out perfectly tender and juicy with a finger-licking sticky glaze!<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)<br />
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce<br />
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar<br />
2 tablespoons light brown sugar<br />
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil<br />
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts,<br />
cut into 1-inch chunks<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil<br />
1 green onion, thinly sliced<br />
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds<br />
Directions:<br />
In a medium bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar,<br />
brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons<br />
and set aside.<br />
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine gochujang mixture<br />
and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours,<br />
turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade,<br />
discarding the marinade.<br />
Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers;<br />
brush with canola oil.<br />
Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken<br />
is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature<br />
of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Brush skewers with reserved<br />
gochujang mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.<br />
Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.<br />
DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE<br />
You could bake these on National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21 st !<br />
This delicious recipe brought to you by Damn Delicious<br />
https://damndelicious.net/<strong>2018</strong>/08/19/korean-chicken-kabobs/<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened<br />
1/2 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust<br />
1/2 cup pumpkin puree<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1 pinch ground cloves<br />
1 pinch ground nutmeg<br />
1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine<br />
cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at<br />
a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.<br />
Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and<br />
stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust.<br />
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost<br />
set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with<br />
whipped topping before serving.<br />
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