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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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WESTFIELDTERRAESTATES.COM<br />

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• Mulch<br />

• Monthly Packages<br />

• Drainage System<br />

WESTFIELD TERRA IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

www.westfieldterraestates.com<br />

For Additional info: wftestates@gmail.com<br />

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 />

www.Texas811.com<br />

(Before you dig - FREE Service) 811<br />

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 />

https://one.bidpal.net/mhigala<strong>2018</strong>/browse/featured(details:item/9)<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 />

our​sessions​, 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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.<br />

HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES<br />

Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner.<br />

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450<br />

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on<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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and invites you to help support our community by playing Bingo<br />

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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Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime<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 />

& those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other<br />

counties may call the day of the Recreational Time.<br />

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for<br />

ages 12years and up)<br />

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 />

minute increments). Call to reserve a lane. Reservations<br />

may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County<br />

residents & those who reside within the Katy City<br />

Limits. Other counties may call the day of.<br />

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 />

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• Say No!: Stranger danger is important to remember no matter<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 />

Bob & Felice Bryant and Hindie Dershowitz.<br />

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DIANA OF DOBSON’S: November 5, <strong>2018</strong> at 7:30 PM (staged reading)<br />

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12 ANGRY MEN: <strong>October</strong> 19- November 11, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM<br />

Sunday matinees at 3 PM<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 />

Community Newsletter | <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><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 />

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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 />

Community Newsletter | <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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 />

http://allrecipes.com/<br />

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