Cinco Ranch
Community Area Newsletter
Cinco Community
Area Newsletter
November 2018
Important Numbers... 3
Teenage Job Seekers... 5
School News... 7
Scouting News... 8
What’s Happening in Katy... 10
Houston Area Events... 12
Thanksgiving Tips... 16
Library... 20
Garden Tips... 30
Recipes... 31
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Featured Business of the Month
Medical Clinic at the Ranch Excellence in medical care
Need for primary care has increased due to growth in the region. Medical Clinic at the
Ranch (MCR), a primary care clinic catering to adult patients ages 18 and older, is ready
to meet that need. The clinic is easily accessible to the community, located at Westpark
Tollway and Spring Green Blvd.
MCR offers in-house labs, EKG, medical nutrition therapy, and diabetes selfmanagement
education, with early and late appointments to suit your busy schedule.
MCR services cover a broad spectrum of conditions — from head to toe, simple to
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community. Dr. Dwibhashi resides in the Katy area and Dr. Prasad grew up in Katy. The
doctors believe it is important to form strong relationships with patients and want them
to feel welcomed, connected and well engaged in their own care. The staff at MCR is
friendly and supportive.
The clinic is now accepting new patients. MCR accepts most private insurance plans
as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Discounted self-pay pricing is available to patients
without insurance.
To schedule an appointment call 281.394.0093. For more information about the
practice or physicians visit https://www.medicalclinicattheranch.com.
CINCO RANCH AREA IMPORTANT NUMBERS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Medical) 911
Non-emergency:
Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665
Harris County Constables 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000
Katy I.S.D. Police Dept. 281-237-4000
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ESD 48 281-578-5967
Ft. Bend ESD2 ( Willowfork Fire Dept) 281-395-0011
Community Fire Dept. (S. of Willowfork) 281-498-1310
West I-10 Fire Department 281-675-6000
TRASH
Republic Waste 713-726-7300
Waste Corporation of America (WCA) 281-368-8397
Best Trash, LLC 281-313-2378
Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178
WATER / SEWER
ST Water & Sewer (Cinco MUD’S) 281-579-4500
SI Environmental 832-490-1500
INFRAMARK 281-398-8211
Willowfork Drainage Dist. 713-703-8605
www.WillowForkDrainageDistrict.com
HELPFUL NUMBERS
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 281-395-4653
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289
City of Katy 281-391-4800
Center Point Energy 713-659-2111
Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Street Light Outages 713-207-2222
or visit www.ceneterpointenergy.com/outage
Entouch 281-225-1000
Grande Communications 866-314-4880
Consolidated Comm. (Phone) 281-753-1793
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Katy Post Office (77450) 281-829-5062
Katy Post Office (77494) 281-574-1401
Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000
Harris County Vehicle Registration 281-368-2000
Fort Bend Motor Vehicle Registration 281-238-1490
Fort Bend Driver’s License Info 866-357-3639
Harris County Driver’s License Info 281-391-4874
Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512
Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191
Texas Parks & Wildlife 281-842-8100
Poison control 800-764-7661
Dept. of Public Safety (Katy) 281-391-4874
Voter Registration (Fort Bend) 281-341-8670
Voter Registration (Harris) 713-635-4000
SCHOOLS
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400
Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450
Griffin Elementary 281-237-8700
Kilpatrick Elementary 281-237-7600
Williams Elementary 281-237-7200
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300
Beckendorff Junior High 281-237-8800
Cinco Ranch Junior High 281-237-7300
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000
Tays Junior High School 281-234-2400
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000
Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800
Tompkins High School 281-234-1000
MEDICAL
Memorial Hermann Katy 281-644-7000
Houston Methodist St. Catherine 281-599-5700
Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522
Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000
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Our annual Craft Vendor Fair is scheduled for Tuesday night, November
27th from 7-9 PM. Tables are available for vendors at $25(member price)
and $50(nonmember price) and can be purchased on line at our website,
www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.
Our annual Christmas Fundraiser luncheon benefits CASA this year and
is set for Friday, December 14th, 11 AM-2 PM. Tickets are now available
online at our website, www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.
The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)3 providing residents in
Katy and surrounding cities with activities, both social and charitable.
We designate charities each year as recipients for our fundraising events.
We typically meet each month as an entire club at The Golf Club at
Cinco Ranch at 7 PM to partake in themed events such as a Chili Cook Off,
Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense
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We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each meet once a month on a small
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Cinco Ranch Moms Club
Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived in Cinco Ranch
for years, consider getting involved and adding to your network of friends
and families! Playgroups are organized by age and there are also pool
playdates and group events open to all. To get involved, visit: https://sites.
google.com/site/cincoranchmomsclub or email: cincoranchmomsclub@
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Southwest Houston Council
Are you a woman looking for some new friends and fun things to do? Do
you enjoy a social and community service oriented group? If you answered
yes, then Beta Sigma Phi could be just the right fit for you! Beta Sigma Phi is
an international women’s friendship network. It also provides educational
programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. We are
women of all ages, ethnicities, interests, educational and economical
backgrounds and we are the largest organization of our kind in the world.
We are dedicated to helping women fulfill their lives. Remembering to make
time in their busy schedules for friendship, fun and fulfillment. For more
information, please contact jcoble3930@gmail.com or call 281-392-7181.
Sheriff’s Vacation Home Watch
If you are going on holiday, vacation, a business trip or just going away
for the weekend, please put your house on a vacation watch list. It only
takes a few minutes to inform local police that you are away from home.
For more information, visit the websites below.
Fort Bend County Residents:
www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.aspx?page=815
Harris County Residents:
www.harriscountytx.gov/CmpDocuments/32/Forms/c5vacation_watch_
non_editable.pdf
Make sure to cancel the watch when you return home.
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Babylonian Chess Club
Great news for chess lovers! Babylonian Chess Club meets every
Saturday at 1:30 PM at Katy Library or call Dr. Alkhafaji at 858-999-7070
for more information. 24/7 Chess. All of Katy is welcome.
Teenage Job Seekers
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER: Neither Cinco Ranch nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage
Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed.
This is just a list of teenagers from Cinco Ranch who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
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KISD School News
KISD COLLABORATES WITH FBI IN
#THINKBEFOREYOUPOST CAMPAIGN
Hoax threats are not a joke. This type of action can lead to serious legal
consequences, even if there was never an intent to carry out the threat.
Katy Independent School District has joined forces with the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Houston Division and various other law
enforcement agencies to launch a public awareness campaign entitled
#ThinkBeforeYouPost.
WWW.KATYISD.ORG
IMPORTANT DATES
November 19 th -23 rd - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned)
Members of the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s
Office, police chiefs from Houston, Katy, Fort Bend and Aldine Independent
School Districts, as well as Crime Stoppers of Houston and Clear Channel
Outdoor seek to educate the public about the consequences of making
hoax threats of violence to schools and other public places. Every threat
is taken seriously and this type of behavior is considered a crime which
can lead to a sentence of up to five years in prison, if escalated to a federal
crime. If a federal charge is not warranted, state charges can be considered.
According to authorities, posting false threats through social media platforms
or any electronic means, not only requires countless hours of investigation
by law enforcement agencies but it also drains school resources and ends up
costing taxpayers’ money. In some cases, schools shut down resulting in the
loss of instructional time for students and teachers.
Misguided attempts at humor are no laughing matter and can end up ruining
a student’s future aspirations and career opportunities. Katy ISD seeks
the public’s assistance to curb hoax threats among our student population.
Below you will find additional resources to share with family and friends.
Remember hoax threats are not a joke, so think before you post!
Katy ISD Keys Mentor Program
Can you spend time with a Katy ISD student once a week, during the school
day, during the school year? In Katy ISD, we give you an opportunity to do
just that...it’s called the KEYS Mentor Program (Keep Encouraging Youth
toward Success). Learn more about Katy ISD KEYS Mentoring. Contact
Heather Sanders: 281-396-2468, heatherasanders@katyisd.org
NOVEMBER 2 @ 7PM
NOVEMBER 3 @ 2PM
NOVEMBER 3 @ 7PM
KISD STAFF - $5
GOLD CARD MEMBERS - $5
STUDENT TICKET - $8
ADULT TICKET - $12
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Scouting News
Eagle Scout, Michael Joseph Fibich, III
Nineteen year old, Eagle Scout, Michael Joseph Fibich, III hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine, 2,189.9 miles this summer
in 3 months time. Ordinarily, it takes 5 to 7 months to accomplish this and only one out of 4 people who attempt it, actually complete
it! It is more of a mental challenge than even a physical challenge. His determination, grit and perseverance in this endeavor carried him
through. Michael is a Sophomore at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, where he is on a pre med track. He is from Katy, Texas, Troop 1103
and originally started his Boy Scout career in Lake Charles, Louisiana with Troop 107. His love of hiking came from scouting and his many
adventures at Philmont Scout Ranch. He ran his first ultra marathon race in the Arkansas Travellers 100 on October 6 th .
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HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/
Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to
others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th
grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.
BROWNIE GS TROOP
OPENINGS FOR 2 ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE
Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has
opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning &
existing 2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8
PM, 20000 Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.
com for more information.
Frank Billingsley, Channel 2 Chief Meteorologist with K.A.R.E. members Gerald Young (K.A.R.E. President), Effie McAteer, Debbie Peterson,
Marsha Smith, Jamie Wolman, Karen Thornton, Kim Brock, MayDell Jenks, Patti Shafer and Rita Williams. Photo Courtesy of Sue Perez .
KARE HELD MONTHLY MEETING WITH FRANK BILLINGSLEY
On September 19 th , Katy Area Retired Educators (K.A.R.E.) held their monthly meeting with Frank Billingsley, Channel 2 Chief Meteorologist
as their guest speaker. K.A.R.E members had a great time learning the history of hurricanes and the paths they traveled. Mr. Billingsley also
shared his journey to discover his Family Tree along with his book SWABBED & FOUND.
All public school employees who retired under the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) are welcome to attend and bring a retired educator,
friend or neighbor who is not a current member. K.A.R.E. represents anyone who has worked in a school district and retired through TRS. This
includes all employees from custodian to superintendent. Others interested in supporting the goals of the Texas Retired Teachers Association
(TRTA) are welcome to join as associate members. Reservations are required. Call Lee Ann Nuckles at 832-594-7533.
K.A.R.E. meetings are held at 11:30 AM at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, Room 144, located at the West Entrance. For more information about
the Katy Area Retired Educators, check out its website at www.localunits.org/KARE/.
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what’s Happening around katy
November Events
WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop
by on Saturday, November 3 rd from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures
galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their
items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at
Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by
the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103 Canyon
Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on the day of the sale.
RUN4THECHILDREN
November 3, 2018, 9 AM
The Fellowship, 22765 Westheimer Pkwy
www.run4thechildren.org
Created several years ago, Run4TheChildren is a fundraiser for families
interested in adoption to assist with the financial burden of adopting. This
is a 4 mile run located in the heart of Cinco Ranch with a shorter course for
those looking unable to complete the entire 4 miles. This event is family
friendly. To date, we have assisted 22 children find their forever families.
SEABOURNE NATURE FEST
Saturday, November 3 rd , 10 AM-4 pm
Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg 77471
This is Coastal Prairie Chapter Texas Master Naturalists’ signature project.
There will be lots of activities for kids and families! See butterflies and
caterpillars, alligators and snakes, hawks and owls, beekeepers and more.
There will be a native plant sale, edible plant display, children’s crafts, face
painting, nature talks, prairie walks and horse-drawn wagon rides. The
nature festival entry and events are free. There will also be a variety of food
truck vendors. Free and Open to the Public. The Texas Master Naturalists
are sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033
or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu. Conducted by Coastal Prairie Chapter-Texas
Master Naturalists. Website: https://txmn.org/coastal, Facebook:
www.facebook.com/TXMNCoastal/.
MESA OUTREACH
SHARING AND SHOOTING SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT
November 7, 2018
Westside Sporting Grounds,
10120 Pattison Road, Katy TX 77493
Sign-in 11:30 AM • Shotgun Start: 1 PM
There will also be a raffle and silent auction. For more info, go to
www.mesa-outreach.org.
KATY AREA YMCA TURKEY DASH
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Join us as we celebrate the 16 th annual Katy Area YMCA Turkey Dash on
Thanksgiving Day. Whether you’re a veteran runner or participating in your
first race, we have an event for you, including a 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Kids Race
and 1 Mile Walk/Run. We also have the best post-race party packed with
food, giveaways, a photo booth and a kid’s fun zone. If you love to dress
up for races, we encourage you to do so! Enter solo or as a group in our 5 th
annual costume contest with prizes awarded to the “Best Thanksgiving
Theme” and “Most Unique Costume.” Medals will be awarded to finishers
of the kids’ race and 10K race.
All proceeds from the Katy Area YMCAs Turkey Dash go toward our Annual
Campaign and help provide scholarships to programs such as child care,
summer camps, swim lessons, sports leagues and assistance to various
area outreach programs. Register at
https://Raceroster.com/events/2018/167477/2018-ymca-turkey-dash.
For more info or to learn of sponsor opportunities, go to
https://www.ymcahouston.org/2018/turkey-dash.
4 TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET
The St. Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to their 4 th Annual
Mistletoe Market. Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM. Westlake
Preparatory Lutheran Academy, 23300 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77406.
(Do NOT call the school about booths or questions.) Come enjoy THE BEST
SHOPPING experience Christmas can bring! As always, Santa will make a
surprise guest appearance! All booth inquiries, please email Lisa Thigpen
at Lisab0912@gmail.com.
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
November 9-11, 2018
The Norwegian Seamans Church,
4309 Young Street, Pasadena 77504
A unique shop with Scandinavian Christmas items such as linens, knitwear,
Norwegian “nisser” and handmade decorations. Scandinavian folk dance,
bakery, silent auction and great raffle prizes.
Hours: Friday: 11 AM-4 PM Saturday:
10 AM-4 PM Sunday: 12-4 PM
HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESENTS
29 TH ANNUAL HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
November 10, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM
22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, TX 77449
KATY’S LARGEST GIFT MARKET
AT THE KATY MERRELL CENTER
11 TH ANNUAL HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIFT MARKET
The 11 th Annual Home for the Holidays Gift Market will take place November
16-18, 2018. We are excited to be back in the arena this year as well as the
pavilion. 180 vendors in 2 buildings! Show hours: First Call Shopping Hours 10
AM to 1 PM. General Admission: Friday 1-8 PM. Saturday 10 AM-6 PM & Sunday
11 AM-4 PM. Follow us on Facebook to get up to date contest, coupons, vendor
introductions and more. Facebook: Home for the Holidays Gift Market.
Contact information: 281-788-4297 Stacie, Katelyn or Lynnie.
Email HomefortheHolidaysGiftMarket@yahoo.com.
Also, Home for the Holidays Galveston Moody Gardens
Convention Center is Friday, November 23 rd 12-8 PM
and Saturday, November 24 th 10 AM-6 PM.
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2018 PECAN HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, November 18, 11 AM-6 PM
The West Fort Bend Management District and the
City of Richmond are proud to announce the 2018
Pecan Harvest Festival held in Historic Downtown
Richmond. We are excited to present this annual
event, which highlights the rich history of pecans
in Fort Bend County while simultaneously showcasing
the unique features of Historic Downtown
Richmond. The festival’s beloved Kidz Zone will be
nestled in historic Decker Park, while live music
entertains all day from Wessendorff Park’s acoustically
designed Gazebo. Festival attendees can stroll
along the trails from Second St. around historic Morton Cemetery at edge of
Wessendorff Park. An old-fashioned hayride will expose riders to the Historic
District of Richmond, while the Festival features Artisan Vendors, a Farmer’s
Market, a Beer & Wine Garden, a Baking Contest and a Classic Car Show.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting the Pecan Education portion of
the Richmond Pecan Harvest Festival, including interactive agricultural
exhibits and the Fort Bend County Pecan Show. Attendees will find 40+
varieties of award winning pecans, submitted by many of the established
pecan growers of Fort Bend County. The pecan education portion of the
festival is graciously supported by a partnership with the Texas Pecan
Growers Association and Fort Bend County Farm Bureau, cooperatively
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December Events
24TH ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR
December 1, 2018 - The 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on
December 1, 2018, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk
Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top
Texan vendors selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to
Frostyfest for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be
sold by the Knights of Columbus all day starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies
Club will be having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction run by the Craft Club.
All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School. For more
information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009.
9TH ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK”
Saturday, December 8, 2018 10 AM-1 PM
Family Life Assembly of God,
24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494
Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last
minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies
that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the best
selection. All sold by the pound. For more information contact us at
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The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) - November 7,
2018-December 23, 2018, Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-
Sunday Matinee, 2 PM, Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway,
Suite 101, Houston, TX 77019, tickets start at $25. It’s the Annual
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BIGGEST and BEST holiday shopping market in Texas! It is a one-stop
giant pop-up shop featuring hundreds of merchants from all across
the country showcasing unique items for everyone, including home
decor, gourmet food, apparel, accessories, toys, gifts and much more.
Proceeds from each admission and special event ticket purchased,
plus 11% of all the merchandise purchased benefits Houston Ballet
Foundation, its Academy and scholarship programs.
International Quilt Festival - November 8-11, 2018, George R.
Brown Convention Center, admission $9-$50. International Quilt
Festival is the country’s largest quilt show with more than 1,600 quilt
and works of fabric art on display; nearly 1,000 shopping booths for
quilts, fabrics, patterns, books, crafts and jewelry and more than
500 classes for all skill levels and techniques. Hours are Thursday-
Saturday 10 AM-7 PM, Sunday 10 AM-4 PM. If you are enrolled for
a class at Festival, you do NOT need to purchase daily admission
tickets. Your badge serves as entry to the show.
The Galleria’s 30 th Annual Ice Spectacular and Tree Lighting -
November 10, 2018, 6 PM, The Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Road, Suite.
4850, Houston, TX 77056, admission is FREE. The Galleria will kick off
the holiday season with the lighting of its 55-ft Christmas tree during the
30 th Annual Ice Spectacular event. Angelica Hale, 11 year-old runner-up
from Season 12 of America’s Got Talent is the featured performer.
Second Sunday Pickers - November 11 th and December 9 th , 2-4
PM, Jesse H. Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338,
admission is FREE. Beat the heat and join this musical group that
is celebrating over 30 years of concerts! Sing along, bring your own
instrument, dance or just have fun. Join us as the Second Sunday
Pickers entertain with acoustic music, including country-andwestern,
bluegrass, folk, gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors of all ages
are welcome.
Astroworld Festival - November 17, 2018, One NRG Park, Houston,
TX 77054. Scott and Scoremore, as well as LiveNation concerts are
ready to give fans a festival in the shadow of the former theme park
residence. Tickets range $89 to $250.
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Via Colori Street Festival - November 17-18, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM,
Hermann Square At City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002,
admission: $7-$10. Massive Outdoor Art Gallery. Family Festival. Music
Concert. All in one! All roads lead to creativity when over 200 artists
converge on the streets to celebrate the artistic spirit of Houston. The
Via Colori® Street Painting Festival has grown into one of Houston’s
signature art events and it remains the only street painting festival in
the region.
Panto Star Force - November 21, 2018-December 30, 2018,
Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, 2 PM,
Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston,
TX 77019, tickets start at $25. Panto Star Force is an adventurous,
cosmic blast of blockbuster hilarity! Jed, a farm boy from the planet
Cypress, joins forces with a zany band of space rebels, robots and furry
bartenders (and Buttons, of course!) to stop the powerful Emperor
Snorkelfish and Dark Tater from taking over the galaxy. Come ready
to laugh, cheer and boo in true Panto style, with plenty of toe-tapping
music and intergalactic fun for the whole family!
Texas Renaissance Festival - Weekends thru November 25,
2018, 9 AM-8 PM, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363. Admission
varies. The Texas Renaissance Festival is an interactive theme park
that embraces different eras, including the 16 th century and beyond.
The 55-acre theater is filled with live entertainment, food and shops.
The enchanted 55-acre village comes to life as all of Europe comes
to pay homage to the King and Queen with Eight Themed Weekends.
Hundreds of costumed performers are showcased in over 200 daily
performances. Visitors meander along shaded cobblestone walkways
visiting almost 400 shoppes overflowing with unique arts and crafts of
offering delicious foods and beverages. All ages will be amused by the
games of skill and human-powered rides.
WITS Performance Poetry for Teens at Levy Park - 1 st Friday of
each month, 7-8:30 PM Levy Park 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098,
admission is FREE. During this monthly workshop for students ages
13 to 19, young writers will craft original poems, meet other young
writers and work with professional performance poets to explore
their creative voices. No registration is required and walk-ins are
welcome.
Open Hangar - WII Aircraft and Museum, 1 st and 3 rd Saturday of
each month, 10 AM-3 PM, West Houston Airport, 18000 Groschke
Rd., Houston, TX 77084. The Houston Wing of the Commemorative
Air Force invites you and your family, friends or group to visit our
Hangar and tour our WWII Aircraft and WWII Museum. Get up close
to our Wing’s 5 flyable WWII military aircraft. Go inside a WWII
Paratroop aircraft and climb into the cockpit of a WWII trainer. The
Commemorative Air Force is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving, restoring and flying military aircraft so that
younger generations can appreciate the role of military aviation
through history in the defense of our country and the preservation
of our liberties. The CAF welcomes new members of all ages with an
interest in Aviation or WWII History.
Third Thursdays Sip & Stroll - 3 rd Thursday of each month, 5-9
PM, Houston Heights 19th Street, 325 W 19 th St., Houston, TX 77008,
admission is FREE. Pick up complimentary sips along the line of local
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Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29,
2018, 9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission
is free. In addition to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers
Market brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live
music, cooking demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment.
Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference
- Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou
Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday
through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM.
Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students.
The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and
raw interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will
make for an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to
Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will
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sensation of movement.
interactive temporary public sculpture Open House - Daily
from dawn until dusk through February 28, 2019, admission free.
Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002. The artistic duo,
Havel Ruck Projects, made up of local artists, Dan Havel and Dean
Ruck, transformed a previously abandoned house into an interactive
temporary public sculpture. Sourced from Cherry House Moving
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Texas. After moving the home to Sam Houston Park in April, Havel and
Ruck stripped the structure’s interior and exterior using drill saws and
other tools. They cut circular holes into the walls and filled them with
PVC pipe to create a “Swiss cheese” or “lace” appearance and collaged
the interior walls with vintage images sourced from family, friends and
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Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM.
Houston Public Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
Admission is free. The Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic”
comedy night where local and non local comedians, comediennes,
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to the audience. Improv Performers from Station Theater closes
out the night with games that involve the audience. Everyone who
participates in at least one open mic throughout the year become
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are given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is free
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One month before:
Determine your overall budget for decor and food.
Call or email family and friends to discuss holiday plans and invite them to
join you for the occasion.
Three weeks before:
Order flowers from your local florist and source the other seasonal elements
you’d like to incorporate (pumpkins, gourds, leaves, acorns, etc.).
Rent extra chairs or linens from your local rental company, if needed.
Check to be sure you have necessary serving pieces for the buffet. Use postit
notes to label which menu items go on each platter.
Two weeks before:
Make wheat place cards and plan seating arrangement.
Purchase materials and prepare any crafts for the table.
Order turkey.
One week before:
Create a master shopping list that includes
all ingredients for menu.
Stock up on wine and nonalcoholic beverages.
Send tablecloth and napkins to a dry cleaner
so they’re perfectly pressed.
Thaw turkey in refrigerator, if frozen. Allow for at least
1 day of thawing for every 4 pounds of turkey.
Two days before:
Buy groceries.
Make any favors.
Arrange flowers.
Day before:
Set the table.
Bake pies.
Prepare any dishes you can do ahead of time.
Day of:
Prepare food that still needs to be cooked.
Warm any dishes that were made ahead of time.
Prepare the guest bathroom by emptying trash, setting
out clean guest towels and lighting a candle next to the sink.
Set all serving pieces out that will be used on a buffet.
Have trash cans and extra garbage bags ready
for clean-up.
Light candles and turn on music.
Get dressed and party ready!
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8 TIPS FOR A SIMPLY CHIC THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is all about focusing on what really matters: family,
friends and the ultimate comfort food. Take a fuss-free approach with
our tips for setting a seasonal table that incorporates rustic elements
with a touch of sophistication.
Stir It Up
The party starts as soon as guests arrive. Greet friends and family with a
tray of piping-hot cider, garnished with fresh cinnamon stir sticks.
Set the Scene
Create a centerpiece overflowing with flowers in shades of ivory,
pumpkin and sage placed atop a salvaged wooden board.
Celebrate the Season
To complement this table’s muted color palette, fill the area around the
centerpiece with pale gourds and squash. Incorporate beeswax taper
candles and flickering gold votives to warm the mood.
Count Your Blessings
This Thanksgiving let everyone join in the fun of decorating the table while
remembering to count their blessings. Craft our chain of thanks in advance
then ask guests to write down what they’re thankful for on the paper
strips. Run the chain down the length of the table and take turns reading
the sentiments aloud during the meal. For an extra dose of fun, leave the
strips of paper anonymous and let everyone guess the author of each one.
Help Yourselves
The best way to enjoy company is by keeping your own load light during
the party. Simplify your hosting duties by setting up a buffet near the
table and letting guests help themselves to their favorite Thanksgiving
foods. Use fresh herbs and seasonal fruit to garnish each dish and set
out menu cards identifying the ingredients in each item.
The Perfect Bird
Score points with guests by preparing a perfectly cooked turkey then
garnishing the bird with fresh apples and bunches of sage.
Gather ‘Round the Table
When it comes down to it, the most important part of your Thanksgiving
dinner is being surrounded by loved ones. Spend the days leading up
focusing on prep work so you can relax and enjoy yourself on the big day.
Light It Up
Scatter votives and taper candles of different heights down the middle
of the table to make the entire dining room glow. Purchase inexpensive
raw wood holders from a craft store, then apply stain to turn them a
rich mahogany. Use unscented candles so fragrances don’t compete
with the aromas of the food.
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SHOPPING TIPS
Believe it or not, Black Friday is almost here.
But before you make a single purchase, there
are a few things we recommend you do. Remember,
Black Friday was created by retailers
to benefit retailers. But with our pointers
below, you’ll be able to turn the tables and
ensure you make the wisest buying decisions
throughout the holiday season.
Make a list, check it twice: One of the worst
things you can do during the holidays is purchase
items blindly without a shopping list.
This is true whether you shop online or in-store.
Shopping without a specific list causes you to
spend more and purchase items that you may
not necessarily need. By creating a shopping
list with specific items, you avoid falling into
the trap of buying unnecessary stuff.
Embrace your inner Scrooge: So you’ve
found what looks like the perfect deal and
you’re ready to pull the trigger. Stop. Before
you buy anything, there are two things you
should always do. First, use a price-comparison
engine such as Google Shopping,
ShopSavvy or PriceGrabber to make sure
you’re getting the best price on the item you
want to buy. It pays to shop around; you’ll
be surprised by how easy it is to find lower
prices. After you’ve done your homework
and ensured you’re not being overcharged,
find out if there are any perks to purchasing
from one store versus the other. Maybe you’re
an Amazon Prime member and Amazon’s offering
free next-day shipping. Or maybe you
have a Best Buy rewards card that promises
double points. Any opportunity to stack on
additional savings - even if small - should
not be missed.
Start your shopping early: Black Friday is
no longer a one-day event. As a matter of fact,
the best sales aren’t even released on Black
Friday, they’re actually unveiled throughout
Thanksgiving week. So the earlier you start
your shopping, the better your chances of
finding the items you want on sale and in
stock. In the past, we noticed some of the
best deals were released on the morning
of Thanksgiving Day. That’s not to say you
should avoid Black Friday, but be aware that
“Black Friday” is now a season that includes
most of November and December.
Be wary of doorbuster sales: Black Friday
wouldn’t be the same without a head-turning
doorbuster sale. However, these time-sensitive
sales were designed to lure shoppers
into stores in hopes of getting consumers to
spend on other nonessentials. Oftentimes, a
store will have a very limited number of doorbuster
items in stock. Moreover, they’ll release
them at odd hours in the morning. So unless
you’re first in line, your chances of scoring a
doorbuster deal are slim to none.
Get social: Want to get a leg up on the latest
Black Friday offerings? One of the best ways
to see what’s coming down the pipes is by
following your favorite retailers on social
media. Facebook and Twitter tend to be the
most active platforms for retailers, but don’t
be surprised if stores start using Instagram to
reveal secret coupon codes or early preview
deals as well.
Use one card: Data breaches are bound to
happen - especially during the holidays - and
the best way to safeguard yourself against any
potential identity theft is to limit the number
of credit cards you use during the holiday
season. While you could make your purchases
with cash only, there are many benefits to
using a credit card, whether you’re earning
cash-back rewards or using your card for the
added protections it offers.
Know your return policies: Retailers tend
to tweak their return policies during the holidays.
While some may extend them, others
might restrict them or increase their restocking
fees. Doorbuster and “final sale” products
tend to have the strictest policies, so be sure
you’re comfortable with a store’s policy before
you buy anything. Also, be sure to ask for and
save your receipts. You never know when you
may need them.
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Type the phrase “Cyber
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but also to Cyber Monday-only
sales at some
of the largest online retailers.
It’s truly become
the Internet’s version of Black Friday. Cyber Monday began “officially”
in 2005 (it was made up by a marketer), but the phenomenon goes back
to the beginning of online shopping, before computers were a fixture in
homes. People would return to work on the Monday after Thanksgiving
and shop from their office computers. This year, more than 60 percent
of American consumers are expected to shop online on Cyber Monday,
although many of us will be shopping from the comfort of our living-room
sofas. Cyber Monday has gone mobile as well, with about half of online
shoppers expected to make holiday purchases from their smartphones or
tablets. Of course, as the popularity of Cyber Monday grows and the deals
get bigger and better, the risks of shopping online also increase. Cybercriminals
love Cyber Monday too and work hard to get rich off the huge
number of people engaging in online commerce around the holidays. To
help shoppers stay safe and secure on Cyber Monday, here are some tips.
Shop from a secure computer: A computer or Android phone that isn’t
protected by antivirus software is more likely to be compromised by malware.
Otherwise, all data entered into or transmitted from that phone or
computer is at risk, including all forms of personally identifiable information,
credit-card numbers and bank accounts. Be sure to keep the operating
system and all internet-facing apps updated to the latest software versions.
Shop using a secure connection: Data can be at risk during transit if
an attacker controls the network or uses packet-sniffing software. Web
protocols such as HTTPS encrypt communications, but in some advanced
attacks even those could fall to a “man-in-the-middle” attack. Nonetheless,
always look for the HTTPS lock symbol in your browser address window
when performing an online purchase.
Search for deals on retailer sites, not on search engines: Scammers
“poison” search results with malicious or deceptive links. Want that latest
game console? Run a search on the Best Buy, Amazon or GameStop sites
rather than on Google.
Use trusted vendors: Any website can be attacked by hackers, but limiting your
shopping to established and trusted vendors limits your exposure. Bookmark the
most trusted online retail sites to make sure you don’t get redirected to fakes.
Don’t fall for ‘too-good-to-be-true’ deals: Cyber Monday features a lot
of incredible, legitimate deals offered by trusted mainstream retailers.
But cybercriminals will prey on shoppers’ desire for the lowest prices
and will try to slip in a lot of fake deals. Watch out especially for emails,
text messages, pop-up browser windows and Facebook and Twitter posts
promising fantastic savings. Clicking on links in the messages or posts could
lead to scams, phishing sites or sites distributing malware. And don’t open
attachments in emails promising fantastic deals.
Plan ahead and don’t be rushed: Cyberattacks take but a split second
to occur. Sometimes all that’s required is clicking on a link in an email.
Look for clues to malicious links, such as an extra “.cc” at the end of what
would otherwise be a trusted domain name. Take the time to make sure
you’re on the correct website.
Review credit-card and bank statements regularly during the shopping
season: Malware can infect credit-card readers in stores and unscrupulous
cashiers often steal card numbers as well. If you find a transaction that
doesn’t match your purchases, your account may have been compromised.
If so, contact your bank or card issuer.
Don’t use debit cards online: You’ve got far less protection against fraud
on a debit card than you do with a credit card. Stick to credit cards when
shopping online. If you absolutely must use a debit card, use the prepaid
kind with a set spending limit.
Use unique passwords and logon information for every site you visit:
Yes, it’s a pain to remember all those passwords. But if one of them is
stolen, a cybercrook will try using it on other websites. Passwords should
be as long as possible and contain a mix of upper-and lower-case characters,
numbers, punctuation and symbols - and they shouldn’t be reused,
especially for any website that handles your money. If you have trouble
handling them all, use a password manager.
If you’re shopping from a tablet or smartphone on Cyber Monday,
use a trusted vendor’s app, not a web browser: Vendors have more
control over their own apps than they do over mobile browsers, which
often don’t display the web addresses of the sites to which you’re giving
your credit-card information.
Never install software on your mobile device from a website link or
code: Software from locations other than the device’s official “store,” such
as Apple’s iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store, has a greater chance
of being malicious. Even then, check to make sure that the app developer
is the official retailer - a lot of Amazon-related apps in Google Play have
no connection to Amazon.
Source: www.tomsguide.com/us/cyber-monday-safety-tips,review-1956.html
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936-777-5992
936-777-5992
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Library Events
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.
10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS: November 12 th : Veterans’ Day • November 22 nd -
25 th : Thanksgiving
To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and
find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at
281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• WRITE NOW! REAL TALK WITH LOCAL AUTHORS - Saturday,
November 10 th , 10:30 AM-12 noon, Multi-purpose Room. For National
Novel-Writing Month in November, Kristen Kiesling will lead a panel of
local award-winning authors who will share their personal experiences
as writers. Hear about the challenges faced by both traditional and selfpublished
authors, how they got started and how they structure their
writing life and find inspiration. A question-and-answer session will
follow the presentation.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in the
Computer Lab. Reservations are required.
MS Excel (2016) Survival Basics: Thursday, November 8 th , 10 AM
MS Word (2016) Survival Basics: Tuesday, November 13 th , 10 AM
MS Excel (2016): Pivot Tables: Thursday, November 15 th , 10 AM
Cover & Job-Search Letters: Monday, November 19 th , 12-1 PM
Digital Camera Basics: Wednesday, November 21 st , 10-11 AM
Google Docs: Monday, November 26 th , 12 Noon
EVENTS
• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, November
7 th , 12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is The
Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story, written by Diane Ackerman. Those
attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired.
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, November 15 th , beginning
at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Commonwealth,
written by Ann Patchett.
• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturdays, November 3 rd and 17 th , 10:30
AM-2:30 PM, Multi-purpose Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from
beginners to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited
to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed,
stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this
come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide
tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but
players are welcome to bring their own sets as well.
• CRAFT CLUB @ CINCO RANCH - 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays of every month,
10 AM-12 Noon, Multi-purpose Room. People of all experience levels
- from beginners to advanced - who enjoy any type of crafting are
invited to attend this new monthly drop-in event to get other crafters’
perspectives, critiques and suggestions. Chat and network with other
crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and
much more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own
crafting supplies. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines
and websites on various crafts will be available.
• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Friday, November 9 th , 1-2 PM;
Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for
individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their
English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles”
provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a
relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing
their English skills.
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YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, November 14 th , 4-5 PM,
Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet
with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively
discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked.
Those attending are invited to talk about the book Eleanor & Park,
written by Rainbow Rowell.
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, November 28 th , 4-5
PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12
are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest
new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at the
library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while helping
to shape the future of library services for teens!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at
these activities.)
• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant
activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,
from age 1 month to 12 months. Mother Goose Time will NOT take
place on November 6 th .
• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age.
Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. Stories
& Play will NOT take place on November 6 th .
• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM
and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older
babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler Time will NOT take place on
November 22 nd .
• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories,
watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening
option for the activities presented during the daytime. All ages welcome.
Pajama Night Story Time will NOT take place on November 6 th .
• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages
welcome.
• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - is a
time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities.
• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies
and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.
• Minecraft Monday: November 26 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for
students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required.
SPECIAL EVENT - YOUTH SERVICES
• Family Movie Day - Monday, November 19 th , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room.
This animated action-adventure film is a sequel to a popular movie about
a family of crime-fighting superheroes in Metroville. Elastigirl becomes the
new face of superheroes while Mr. Incredible stays home to care for the
kids. Managing baby Jack’s newly emerged powers is almost as much of a
challenge as preventing the new supervillain, Screenslaver, from wreaking
havoc on the world with his mind-control abilities. This movie is rated PG.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call
the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public
Information Office at 281-633-4734.
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Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-633-4675
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.
10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website:
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS: November 12 th : Veterans’ Day • November 22 nd -
25 th : Thanksgiving
To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton
Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling
the library at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the library.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Thursday,
November 15 th , 6 PM, Meeting Room. Floral designer Kaye Thompson
will demonstrate different techniques to use in making decorative
holiday flower arrangements for vases or wreaths. Those attending this
workshop will each make an arrangement that they can take home with
them. Materials for this program are made possible by the Friends of the
Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. Reservations required.
• CINDERELLA IN SPAIN CHILDREN’S OPERA - Monday, November
19 th , 2 PM, Meeting Room. Performed by Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera
to Go,” this family-friendly light opera, sung in English and Spanish,
presents the traditional Cinderella fairy tale with a Hispanic twist. The
king plans a fiesta to find a bride for his son, Prince Paulo, but havoc
erupts when two stepsisters crash the party. Prince Paulo meets and falls
in love with an unknown seniorita who loses a glass slipper in her rush to
leave. Will he find his one true love once again? One of the most popular
works in the history of Opera to Go, this hilarious bilingual adaptation
is recommended for children in grades 1 through 8. A free hand-stamp
is required for admission and will be available one hour prior to the
performance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/
Simonton Branch Library.
• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, November 19 th , 12 Noon, Meeting
Room. The book to be discussed is Lucia, Lucia, written by Adriana
Trigiani.
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• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, November 26 th , 6:30
PM, Meeting Room. The book to be discussed is The Hare with Amber
Eyes, written by Edmund DeWaal.
Weekly CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.
• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents
stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.
• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM - Crafts, movies,
stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. The program on
November 8 th will be “Tea-Light Turkeys.” Materials will be provided
through the generous support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/
Simonton Branch Library.
For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the
library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
KATY BRANCH LIBRARY
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM -
8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,
Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and
we’ll help you sign up!
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults
get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los
meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para
más información.
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.
The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of
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computer classes in English - please call for more information.
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group
going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover
seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us
for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.
com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice
Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques,
teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the
club!
Children
Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time
Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime
PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES
These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents.
5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY
MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are
posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions,
please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592.
FITNESS ROOM CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:45 AM-11:45 AM.
YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays &
Wednesdays, 5 PM-6 PM.
ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday
starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting at 10
AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday starting
at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday starting at 10 AM)
and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday starting at 7
AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 10 AM).
SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM.
FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your
own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full
size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The
machines are closed during class times.
POOL CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular
workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.
WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on
the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday
5:45 PM-6:45 PM.
ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion,
muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays,
Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.
RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming
at this time. Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 PM-5:30 PM, Tuesdays &
Thursdays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM.
Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents
& those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call
the day of the Recreational Time.
LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up)
LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 - Fridays 4 PM-4:45 PM, Saturdays and
Sundays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve
a lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County
residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties
may call the day of.
AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or
come in to get schedule for lessons.
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1. It’s “daylight saving time,” not “daylight savings time.” Many people
render the term’s second word in its plural form. However, since the
word “saving” acts as part of an adjective rather than a verb, the
singular is grammatically correct.
2. Though in favor of maximizing daylight waking hours, Benjamin
Franklin did not originate the idea of moving clocks forward. By the
time he was a 78-year-old American envoy in Paris in 1784, the man
who espoused the virtues of “early to bed and early to rise” was not
practicing what he preached. After being unpleasantly stirred from
sleep at 6 AM by the summer sun, the founding father penned a
satirical essay in which he calculated that Parisians, simply by waking
up at dawn, could save the modern-day equivalent of $200 million
through “the economy of using sunshine instead of candles.” As a
result of this essay, Franklin is often erroneously given the honor of
“inventing” daylight saving time, but he only proposed a change in
sleep schedules-not the time itself.
3. Englishman William Willett led the first campaign to implement
daylight saving time. While on an early-morning horseback ride around
the desolate outskirts of London in 1905, Willett had an epiphany that
the United Kingdom should move its clocks forward by 80 minutes
between April and October so that more people could enjoy the
plentiful sunlight. The Englishman published the 1907 brochure “The
Waste of Daylight” and spent much of his personal fortune evangelizing
with missionary zeal for the adoption of “summer time.” Year after year,
however, the British Parliament stymied the measure and Willett died
in 1915 at age 58 without ever seeing his idea come to fruition.
4. Germany was the first country to enact daylight saving time. It
took World War I for Willett’s dream to come true, but on April 30,
1916, Germany embraced daylight saving time to conserve electricity.
(He may have been horrified to learn that Britain’s wartime enemy
followed his recommendations before his homeland.) Weeks later, the
United Kingdom followed suit and introduced “summer time.”
5. Daylight saving time in the United States was not intended to benefit
farmers, as many people think. Contrary to popular belief, American
farmers did not lobby for daylight saving to have more time to work
in the fields; in fact, the agriculture industry was deeply opposed to
the time switch when it was first implemented on March 31, 1918,
as a wartime measure. The sun, not the clock, dictated farmers’
schedules, so daylight saving was very disruptive. Farmers had to
wait an extra hour for dew to evaporate to harvest hay, hired hands
worked less since they still left at the same time for dinner and cows
weren’t ready to be milked an hour earlier to meet shipping schedules.
Agrarian interests led the fight for the 1919 repeal of national daylight
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saving time, which passed after Congress voted to override President
Woodrow Wilson’s veto. Rather than rural interests, it has been urban
entities such as retail outlets and recreational businesses that have
championed daylight saving over the decades.
6. For decades, daylight saving in the United States was a confounding
patchwork of local practices. After the national repeal in 1919, some
states and cities, including New York City and Chicago, continued to
shift their clocks. National daylight saving time returned during World
War II, but after its repeal three weeks after war’s end the confusing
hodgepodge resumed. States and localities could start and end
daylight saving whenever they pleased, a system that Time magazine
(an aptly named source) described in 1963 as “a chaos of clocks.”
In 1965 there were 23 different pairs of start and end dates in Iowa
alone and St. Paul, Minnesota, even began daylight saving two weeks
before its twin city, Minneapolis. Passengers on a 35-mile bus ride
from Steubenville, Ohio, to Moundsville, West Virginia, passed through
seven time changes. Order finally came in 1966 with the enactment of
the Uniform Time Act, which standardized daylight saving time from
the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, although states
had the option of remaining on standard time year-round.
7. Not everyone in the United States springs forward and falls back.
Hawaii and Arizona - with the exception of the state’s Navajo Nation -
do not observe daylight saving time and the U.S. territories of American
Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Northern
Mariana Islands also remain on standard time year-round. Some Amish
communities also choose not to participate in daylight saving time.
(Around the world, only about one-quarter of the world’s population,
in approximately 70 countries, observe daylight saving. Since their
daylight hours don’t vary much from season to season, countries closer
to the equator have little need to deviate from standard time.)
8. Evidence does not conclusively point to energy conservation as
a result of daylight saving. Dating back to Willett, daylight saving
advocates have touted energy conservation as an economic benefit. A
U.S. Department of Transportation study in the 1970s concluded that
total electricity savings associated with daylight saving time amounted
to about 1 percent in the spring and fall months. As air conditioning has
become more widespread, however, more recent studies have found
that cost savings on lighting are more than offset by greater cooling
expenses. University of California Santa Barbara economists calculated
that Indiana’s move to statewide daylight saving time in 2006 led to a
1-percent rise in residential electricity use through additional demand
for air conditioning on summer evenings and heating in early spring
and late fall mornings. Some also argue that increased recreational
activity during daylight saving results in greater gasoline consumption.
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VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually
on November 11, that honors military veterans; that is, persons
who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other
holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated
in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I;
major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour
of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with
Germany went into effect. The United States previously observed
Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or
dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served
their country honorably during war or peacetime.
When Is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the
United States.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the
name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1968,
the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved
the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October.
The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald
Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important
historical significance of the date.
Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate
the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near
November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain
has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November).
In Europe, Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is
common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November
11.
Veterans Today
The military men and women who serve and protect the U.S. come from all
walks of life; they are parents, children, grandparents, friends, neighbors
and coworkers, and are an important part of their communities. Here are
some facts about the veteran population of the United States:
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• 16.1 million living veterans served during at least one war.
• 5.2 million veterans served in peacetime.
• 2 million veterans are women.
• 7 million veterans served during the Vietnam War.
• 5.5 million veterans served during the Persian Gulf War.
• Of the 16 million Americans who served during World War II,
about 558,000 are still alive.
• 2 million veterans served during the Korean War.
• 6 million veterans served in peacetime.
• As of 2014, 2.9 million veterans received compensation
for service-connected disabilities.
• As of 2014, 3 states have more than 1 million veterans among their
population: California (1.8 million), Florida (1.6 million) & Texas (1.7 million).
• The VA health care system had 54 hospitals in 1930, since then it
has expanded to include 171 medical centers; more than 350
outpatient, community, and outreach clinics; 126 nursing home
care units; and 35 live-in care facilities for injured or disabled vets.
WHY I SLEEP SOUNDLY
In November, we celebrate Veterans Day for those who are actively serving, living
Veterans or Veterans killed while serving. A little history lesson about Veterans
Day. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary
of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an
annual observance and Nov. 11 th became a national holiday beginning in 1938.
Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American Veterans living
or dead, but especially gives thanks to living Veterans who served their country
honorably during war or peacetime. The military men and women who serve and
protect the United States of Amerca come from all walks of life; they are parents,
children, grandparents, friends, neighbors and coworkers and are an important
part of their communities. The top four most cited reasons why young men and
women join the Armed Forces is Patriotism, life style, uniform and social status.
Patriotism is the reason why young men and women agree to serve our country
so they can defend our borders and not stand on the sidelines and just watch.
The lifestyle of people in Armed Forces is challenging, adventurous, risky and
yet envious and charming. The uniform has appealed more to the youth than
advertisements of other careers. Social status, when you see a person in Armed
Forces uniform you automatically give respect to him/her. This respect and love
from the countrymen plays a major role in someone choosing it as a career. Every
night, I sleep soundly knowing that the young men and women of the Armed
Forces are serving our country to defend our Freedom and our Flag.
Written by Carla Brownlee at girls1900@aol.com.
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Chimney Safety
As we dream of crisp cold evenings, we need to remember that the fireplace
and chimney should be serviced prior to the first fire of the winter.
There’s nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter night.
There’s also nothing more dangerous if your chimney is damaged.
Broken or cracked chimneys can let heat, smoke and toxic gasses, such
as carbon monoxide, into your home. Your home could even catch fire.
Chimney damage is often obvious, but sometimes it can be hidden. Use
the following checklist to help ensure that you can enjoy your fireplace
and avoid problems - or even a disaster:
• Check to see if bricks have fallen or the chimney is leaning.
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• Look for shiny areas on your exterior metal chimney pipe. This could
mean the chimney has shifted - during the recent East Coast earthquake,
for instance.
• Look for cracks at joints where the chimney connects to the firebox, at
the roofline and in the attic.
• Check for debris that may have fallen into the fireplace.
• Use a screwdriver to check the mortar between the bricks or stones. If it
crumbles when you pick at it, the chimney may be a hazard and probably
needs work.
• When in doubt, consult a licensed engineer or contractor. For the name
of an inspector, call your insurance carrier or your mortgage company.
Remember, disasters can happen even in the best of homes. That’s why
every home should be equipped with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Here are a few tips:
• Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in sleeping areas and on
every level of your home and away from air vents. Interconnected smoke
alarms are best, because if one sounds, they all sound.
• Test smoke alarms monthly and change alkaline batteries at least once a
year. Use a familiar date, such as your birthday or when you change your
clocks, as a reminder.
• Prepare and practice a fire escape route with everyone in your home,
including children.
For more information, visit www.usfa.dhs.gov/smokealarms.
COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER
BE AN EVERYDAY HERO
Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences
you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and
volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally while
having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers can
fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at
accidents scenes and etc.
Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS)
and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS
certification to serve their community.
Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at
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CHINCH BUGS or BROWN PATCH?
As the weather starts to cool, brown patch inevitably starts to show its ugly
face in the form of yellow circles on our lawns. Many homeowners have a
hard time telling whether they have brown patch or if there is some sort
of insect feasting on their lawn areas.
To clarify: Brownpatch is a fungus and usually appears in the same areas
repeatedly, thriving when temperatures drop overnight below 70 degrees for
several nights, even if previous outbreaks were thought to have been resolved.
A yellow/grey circle up to 20” in diameter will appear and then slowly close in
on the inner turf, changing the color of the grass as it moves inward.
Scott’s Lawn Fungus Control is very effective in controlling an outbreak
of Brownpatch. Products containing Chlorothanolwork well - try Daconil
Docket DF, it is a granular product and very effective. Ortho Daconil is a
faster-acting liquid productmany homeowners use. Additionally, as the
weather begins to cool, mow your turf shorter to prevent moisture build-up,
adjust your irrigation cycle to fewer days or shorter cycle times and avoid
watering at night. Fungus loves moisture.
Chinch Bugs can be very devastating to St. Augustine or Fescue lawns. Their
damage can appear similar to brown patch at first but grows out beyond
circles or rings. Chinch bugs are the larvae of Blissus leucopterus, a small
winged beetle. To check for the presence of chinch bugs:
Take a coffee can or similar container and remove the top and bottom of
the can, creating a hollow cylinder. Then embed the can in an affected
area and fill with water. If chinch bugs are present they will rise to the top
of the water within the can.
Prevent damage from occurring! The most effective pesticide to apply is
a liquid spray containing permethrin, cypermethrin or deltamethrin. This
must be applied 3 separate times within a 21 day period - the egg cycle the
chinch bugs leave behind must be killed, otherwise they will return. A liquid
product will permeate all areas better and more effectively than a granular
product, ensuring the infestation is defeated.
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The Katy Elks organization provides local scholarships to Katy ISD schools
and assistance for special needs children in the Katy area and invites you
to help support our community by playing Bingo at the following location
and times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. Every Tuesday and Thursday,
doors open at 6:00 PM. We also serve food and drinks in our kitchen.
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EPIPHANY BINGO
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have
security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo
equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable
outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center,
1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind
Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin
at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall
number at 281-578-3905.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except
Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird
games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community
outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in
downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling
west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second
stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will
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Gardening Tips For November
• Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as nights get
cooler and humidity and rain continue. Discolored circles will appear in low
areas almost overnight. Apply a fungicide recommended for brown patch
according to label directions. Avoid walking through brown-patched turf. It
spreads easily from the bottom of your shoes. If brown patch appears in the
same lawn areas every year, add an inch or two of sandy topsoil to eliminate
those low spots.
• Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote root
growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover blades now and
mow on a schedule that cuts no more than one-third of the grass blade
away.
• As chrysanthemums and other perennials finish blooming, cut flowering
stalks to the ground to permit all strength to be used in making root growth.
• Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now. Keep up
spraying program and water deeply.
• Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects and disease
organisms. Thin out and transfer volunteer seedlings. Beds made now will
benefit by weathering before being planted. If soil is heavy, dig six inches
deep, leave rough, cover with gymsum and strawy manure, water and allow
to mellow.
• Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back in
winter. Cut banana stalks back to six feet, wrap with newspaper and burlap.
• Continue mulching for winter. Build up a thick top mulch to protect roots
from freezing and winter drying. Don’t throw away those pine tree needles;
they make great acidic mulch for azaleas, gardenias and next Spring’s
impatiens.
• Place pansies in beds after weather has cooled. Use a little blood meat
mixed in soil under each plant.
• Now is the best time to plant trees and shrubs.
November 2018 | Cinco Ranch Community Area Newsletter
Yummy
Comforting
Soup Recipes
COLD FIGHTING
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
The most soothing, comforting, cozy soup for the
flu season! Quick/easy to make, you’ll be feeling
better in no time!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
5 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Directions:
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or
Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and
celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about
3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemongrass, thyme
and rosemary until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
•Whisk in chicken stock, bay leaves and 1 cup
water; bring to a boil. Add chicken; reduce heat
and simmer. Cook, covered, until the chicken is
cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove
chicken and shred, using two forks; set aside.
•Stir in pasta and cook until tender, about
8-10 minutes.
• Stir in chicken and lemon juice; season with
salt and pepper, to taste.
•Serve immediately, garnished with chives,
if desired.
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MEXICAN SOUP
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 to 5 cups chicken broth
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 to 3 cups diced chicken
2½ lb. Velveeta cheese
2 cups cooked rice
salt & pepper
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
Chili pepper seasoning to taste (optional)
SANTA FE SOUP
2 lbs ground beef/ground turkey
1 medium onion diced
1 small can green
2 cans shoepeg corn
1 can kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
2 pkg taco seasoning
2 pkg ranch dressing
2 cups water (Chicken Stock/Beef Stock)
Saute onion and celery; combine
with chicken broth, stewed tomatoes,
and Ro-Tel tomatoes. Add
diced chicken along with Velveeta
cheese; stir well. Add cooked rice;
season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add remaining seasonings.
Simmer for 45 minutes. Serve with
corn bread.
Brown ground beef with onion
in pot to be used for soup. Drain
grease. Empty all undrained cans
of ingredients into the pot with the
beef, add taco seasoning, ranch
dressing and enough water to
make a soup consistency. It is optional
to add cilantro to taste at
this point. allow to simmer approximately
30 minutes and serve with
sour cream and cheese.
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