Katy Communicator November 2018

KATY COMMUNICATOR
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November 2018
Important Numbers... 3
Teenage Job Seekers... 4
School News... 7
Scouting... 8
What’s Happening in Katy... 10
Houston Area Events... 12
Libraries... 16
Help/Support Groups... 22
Garden Tips... 30
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Don’t Forget To Vote On
November 6, 2018
Below you will find the addresses where you can find a place
to vote near you:
Harris County:
www.harrisvotes.com/VoterBallotSearch.aspx?L=E
Fort Bend County:
www.fortbendcountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=44927
KATY COMMUNICATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only)
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761
Karen Janczak karen.janczak@crestmanagement.com
ALL EMERGENCIES 911
Constable 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116
Ft. Bend Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430
(after 5PM call Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff’s office)
COMMUNITY
Katy Family YMCA 281-392-5055
VFW 281-391-4872
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289
SCHOOLS
www.katyisd.org
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000
Taylor High School 281-237-3100
Katy Creative Arts 281-391-5003
LIBRARIES HARRIS CO.
Maude Marks 281-492-8592
Katy 281-391-3509
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455
Mamie George Branch 281-491-8086
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy (to report outages) 713-207-2222
SiEnviro (water/sewer) 832-490+1601
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020
Waste Corp. of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397
(Trash Pick up Mon. & Thurs.)
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462
Poison Control 1/800/764-7661
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970
MEDICAL
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900
Houston Methodist West 832-522-5522
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Nottingham Country Garden Club
On Thursday, November 8, 2018, Nottingham Country Garden Club
(NCGC) will feature Bob Patterson of Southwest Fertilizer. Bob will
present a program on “Fertilizers.” He is the Owner/General Manager
of Southwest Fertilizer. He is a member of the Houston Rose Society,
Hibiscus Society, Plumeria Society, as well as many other Community
organizations.
Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from
September through May. We welcome all people interested in gardening
and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy areas.
You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood to
belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the
Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs and
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The purpose of the club is to promote the beautification of our community,
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educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC
are funded by our​ ​annual​ ​Spring​ ​Sale​ ​and​ ​projects​ ​that​ ​vary​ ​each​ ​year.
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at
10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the
Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450.
For more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org.
Teenage Job Seekers
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision.
Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your
email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info
is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back
from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must
have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
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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
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Chimney damage is often obvious, but sometimes it can be hidden. Use
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• Check to see if bricks have fallen or the chimney is leaning.
• Look for shiny areas on your exterior metal chimney pipe. This could
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• Look for cracks at joints where the chimney connects to the firebox, at
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year. Use a familiar date, such as your birthday or when you change your
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• Prepare and practice a fire escape route with everyone in your home,
including children.
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Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS)
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KISD School News
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IMPORTANT DATES
November 19 th -23 rd - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 th - Family Night
(No Homework Assigned)
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.
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
Taylor High School Choir Presents
Its 35Th Annual Madrigal Dinner
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 12 Noon and 7 PM
Taylor HS Main Commons
20700 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX
Madrigal Dinner, a cherished tradition in its 35 th year at Taylor High
School, is a wonderful evening of holiday entertainment, which includes
a concert performance by every THS choir. A four-course catered dinner,
served by choir students acting as wenches and beggars, is interwoven
with a Renaissance period skit, choir and hand bell performances and
audience participation. The school cafeteria is transformed into a castle
dining hall, complete with drawbridge, fireplace and castle walls. The
community and parents look forward to this much-anticipated event
and it is a perennial sell-out.
Tickets are $30 each and are available November 1 st -26 th at www.
taylorchoir.org/madrigal.
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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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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
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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
investing in agricultural education.
The Pecan Harvest Festival is a family-friendly event, which uniquely
introduces Richmond’s charm, as experienced by the more than 5000 in
attendance last year! Bring the entire family to our Third Annual Pecan
Harvest Festival of Richmond, Texas for good old fashioned fun! For more
information, contacts, applications and entry forms, go to
www.pecan-harvest-festival-tx.com.
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
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Houston Area Events
Zombie Charge 5K Zombie Obstacle Race & Festival - November
3, 2018, 9 AM-2 PM, Rio Bravo MX, 11610 N Lake Houston Pkwy.,
Houston, TX 77044. Admission is free for spectators, $49 for runners,
$30 for Zombies or BOGO 50% off. Join us for the most authentic 5K
zombie obstacle mud run in TX! It’s more than just a race, it’s about
survival. At Zombie Charge, runners will overcome 15+ obstacles
while zombies try to take their flags! Want to chase the runners? Sign
up as a zombie and get a professional makeover to turn you into every
runner’s worst fear! Must be 10 years old and over with a parent or
guardian. Build your teams and bring your coworkers and friends!
After the race, join your friends and family in the safe zone for a Texassized
End of the World party with music, contests, food, beer and all
kinds of fun activities! Spectators and attendees are FREE to join the
party. Parking is $10.
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch 2018 - thru Nov. 10, 2018, Fri.
9 AM-3 PM, Sat.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM - Open to the Public. Blessington
Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: 832-444-8717.
Email: info@blessingtonfarms.com. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
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
Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-
Denominational Universalist Church-where all faiths are welcome
because we’ll believe anything! There’s just one minor problem: none
of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived. Now it’s up to three
quick-witted church members to perform the ENTIRE Variety Show
and Christmas Pageant by themselves! An irreverent yet heartwarming
romp through tradition, The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
bursts with festive, slapstick fun as these cheerfully ridiculous clowns
celebrate all of our favorite holiday traditions-at once.
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market - November 8-11, 2018,10
AM-8 PM, One NRG Park, general admission $20. Join us in kicking
off the holiday season at the 38 th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker
Market, the 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.
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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-and-western, 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.
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.
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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 shops while you shop boutique clothings, handmade
jewelry, home decor, antique, vintage, local made toiletries and
visit our Eateries for crafted cocktails and delicious local fare!
Cars and Coffee - through December 29, 2018, 9 AM-12 PM.
Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive,
Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free. Cruise in to
Gateway Classic Cars every last Saturday of the month for
Cars & Coffee. So far we have had some amazing turnouts, but
we want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee
and all of our sweet rides! No Admission fee and everyone is
welcome! No cruiser? No sweat bring the daily driver. Hope to
see you there. 250+ classic & exotics.
Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29,
2018, 9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission
is free. In addition to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers
Market brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live
music, cooking demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment.
Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference
- Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou
Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday
through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11
AM-6 PM. Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth
and Students. The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well
as its sheer size and raw interior, punctuated by a series of
rhythmical columns, will make for an intriguing and interactive
experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial
Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear white or light
colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing as the
color changes creating a sensation of movement.
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 Company, the 1940s-era house was originally
located in Santa Fe, Texas. After moving the home to Sam Houston
Park in April, Havel and Ruck stripped the structure’s interior and
exterior using drill saws and other tools. They cut circular holes
into the walls and filled them with PVC pipe to create a “Swiss
cheese” or “lace” appearance and collaged the interior walls with
vintage images sourced from family, friends and local resale shops
representing the city’s people, places and past.
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,
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7 ESSENTIAL BLACK FRIDAY
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.
Source: www.tomsguide.com/us/black-friday-shopping-tips,news-26046.html
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9 TIPS TO HELP
YOU SHOP SAFELY
ON CYBER MONDAY
Type the phrase “Cyber
Monday” into Google and
you’ll find links not only
to special Cyber Monday
coupons and savings,
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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• USED BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold
their next book sale on Saturday, December 8 th from 10 AM until 4 PM
There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as
children’s books and paperbacks. All books sold at rock bottom prices.
• CELEBRATE DIWALI - Join us for the celebration of Diwali - The Festival
of Lights. On Saturday, November 3 rd at 11 AM-12:30 PM, we will be
celebrating this beautiful Indian festival. Learn about this festival’s
traditions and rituals. There will be crafts and activities for children,
traditional Indian snacks and fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to join
us.
• HARRY POTTER MOVIE MARATHON - Are you looking for something
to do when school is out for Thanksgiving? At the library, we will have
a movie marathon beginning at 1 PM on Monday, November 19 th and
continuing through 5 PM on Wednesday, November 21 st , during open
library hours. We will be watching all nine movies from the Wizarding
World! Please call the library for details. Popcorn will be provided.
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which
will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! We will
be meeting the 1 st Thursday a month at 4:30 PM. Come have fun and
MAKE something!
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at
the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and
more. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit
to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact
Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.
• CHESS WARS - Teens and tweens are invited to join us for Chess Wars!
You played during the summer, now play during the school year! Join us
every Tuesday at 4:45 PM as we battle it out on the chessboard. Come
learn basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so you too
can play out of this world.
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited
to join us on Thursday, November 15 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the
book The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye. If you are interested in joining
us, extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. Please
register if you plan to attend.
• FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - Paying for college is
a real concern in today’s economy. However, there is more financial aid
available out there for students than you might expect. Find out how
to lower your out of pocket college expenses. Come to the library on
Saturday, November 3 rd at 2 PM as Karen Mayfield discusses how to find
scholarships and grants for post-secondary education.
• UNLOCKING MEDICARE - Did you know, Medicare is the key source of
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health care coverage for retirees age 65 and older but it is not designed to
pay for all health care costs? On Friday, November 9 th at 2 PM, Ms. Karen
Chandler will be at the library to answer any questions you might have.
Topics covered will include all parts of Medicare and what they cover,
estimated out of pocket expenses and deductibles and other expenses
located in the “donut hole.” Annual Enrollment Period is about to begin.
Come get your answers at the library. Seating is limited.
• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL-DEATH, TAXES AND AGING - Do you have legal
questions but don’t even know where to start? The library is pleased to
host The People’s Law School presented by the Katy Bar Association.
On Saturday, November 10 th at 10 AM we will be covering the topic of
estate law. Jerry Zimmerer will be here to discuss various topics such
as planning around your blended family, documents you might need,
planning for change, avoiding probate and more. Come learn how to
ensure your family is safe and happy under the law.
• DIY CRAFTS - We’ll be having fun at the Library preparing for the
holidays. Join us on Tuesday, November 13 th at 2 PM as we make alcohol
ink ornaments to decorate our upcoming tree.
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators
and inventors at the library on Tuesday, November 13 th at 7 PM. Harry
Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and
all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to
join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.
• SENIOR TOPICS - Senior citizens and their family members are invited
to join us for a new series at the library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month,
experts will be here to discuss various topics pertinent to senior living.
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour
on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a
snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for
coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome to
bring your own.
• AVOIDING PROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING - Did you know that probate
law is changing? Don’t worry, avoiding probate is still easy to do! On
Tuesday, November 27 th , at 7 PM, Mr. Archer, an estate lawyer will be
here to answer all of your questions about probate and estate planning.
Learn what you need to know to avoid probate, documents needed for
estate planning and more. Seating is extremely limited for this class.
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM - Seniors
55+ are invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a
weekend of history. The bus will be departing for the Rosenberg Railroad
Museum on Wednesday, November 28 th at 9 AM. Join us as we explore
the railroad history of southwest Houston and visit the many antique
stores in old Rosenberg. Registration begins November 5 th . Seating is
extremely limited. Registration required.
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the
month at 1 PM.
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just
desserts.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
CHILDREN
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations soar
as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)
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with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the library will
host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last
about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. This is a ticketed
program. Tickets will be available at 4 PM.
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20
minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. There will be
no Infant Storytime on Tuesday, November 6 th due to the election and
Tuesday, November 20 th due to the holiday.
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each
Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This
is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are
welcome. There will be no Pre-School Storytime on November 21 st due
to the holiday.
• PRE SCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore
the world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on
Wednesdays at 11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be
plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration. There will be no
Pre-School Explorers on November 21 st due to the holiday.
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are
invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be
held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for
Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the
event. There will be no Toddler Storytime on November 22 nd due to the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,
Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
We will close at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 21 st . We will be closed
Thursday, November 22 nd through Sunday, November 25 th .
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• TEEN ADVISORY GROUP - Wednesday, November 7 th , 6 PM. The Teen
Advisory Group (TAG) will meet the first Wednesday of every month
at 6 PM in the library meeting room. All persons in 6 th -12 th grade are
welcome to join. You must fill out a Teen Volunteer Interest Form prior to
attending. Members of TAG will work together to plan and execute teen
programming and other special tasks. They will receive volunteer hours
and gain valuable leadership experience through this program.
• POKÉMON CLUB AT CLAY’S RESTAURANT - 1 st Thursday of the month,
4:30 PM. All school age children are invited to come and bring their
Pokémon Cards or Nintendo DS for this event. We ask that parents remain
at Clay’s for the duration of the program. We hope to see you there! Clay’s
Restaurant is located at 17717 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084.
• GAME NIGHT AT CLAY’S RESTAURANT - 1 st Thursday of the month,
6 PM, 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Bring the whole family to play
games with us at Clay’s Restaurant! We will have several board games to
play or bring your own!
• PASSPORT SERVICES - Mondays, November 12 th and 19 th , 12 PM to
6:30 PM. Come to the library to apply for your passport or renew one. The
person receiving the passport must be present. Call the District Clerk’s
Office at 832-927-5690 to make an appointment or for more information.
Walk-ins are also accepted.
• PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Friday, November 9 th , 4:30 PM. Improve your
photography skills, participate in our fun monthly challenges, share your
art with others and get inspired! Open to all levels of expertise!
• BEAR CREEK HEALTH & WELLNESS CLUB - Tuesday, November 13 th
and Tuesday, November 27 th , 1 PM. Come build with us a community of
people committed to a healthier and happier life. We will be seeking this
through group discussion and sharing information, ideas and personal
experiences. This club is open to everyone & newcomers are always
welcome.
• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD “Marketing
Yourself as a Writer” - Saturday, November 17 th , 10:30 AM-12 PM. Come
to the library to develop your writing skills with excellent advice from the
Houston Writers Guild! Today the focus will be on using poetry in prose.
Learn how and when it is best to incorporate poetry into yourself.
• CONVERSATIONAL ESL - Thursdays, 2 PM. Join our free Conversational
ESL class each week. Attendees will need to fill out an application.
Everyone is welcome. Please join us!
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to share ideas for different crafts such as knitting and crochet! Don’t miss
out on the weekly fun! Make sure to bring your needles and yarn. All ages
welcome.
• SOCIAL CRAFTERS - Saturdays at 10 AM. Join our new social crafting
group! Are you working on a craft or fabric arts project now? Bring a
project to the library and share your ideas with others. Or, just come to
learn more about crafts you may want to try. All are welcome!
• LILY’S LIBRARY TALES - Every Saturday at 2 PM. Come to the library for
a family friendly storytime with Lily, a certified therapy dog! This library
program is in partnership with Tender Loving K-9s. All ages welcome.
CHILDREN
• MOONLIGHT BABYTIME - Monday, November 26 th , 6:30 PM. Moonlight
Baby Time is an early literacy program for children ages birth to 18
months. Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs, fingerplays,
bubbles and books. In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons,
this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available 30 minutes before the
start of the program.
• BILINGUAL STORYTIME - Friday, November 30 th , 1:30 PM. Bilingual
storytime and activities for children 3-7 and their parent/caregivers.
Please join us!
• PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Early literacy
program with stories, songs, finger plays and the occasional craft geared
towards preschoolers aged 3-6 yrs old. In order to ensure the safety of our
youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets are available on
the morning of the program. First come, first served.
• SUNSHINE BABYTIME - Wednesdays, at 10:30 AM. Sunshine Babytime
is an early literacy program for the children ages birth to 18 months.
Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs, fingerplays,
bubbles and books. In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons
this is a ticketed program. Free ticket available on the morning of the
program in the library.
• TODDLER TIME - Thursdays, at 10:30 AM. Toddler Time is an early
literacy program for children ages 18 months to 3 years of age. Please
join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs and fingerplays. In order
to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons this is a ticketed program.
Free tickets are available on the morning of the program in the library.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call
281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.
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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
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!
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Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time
Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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for air conditioning on summer evenings and heating in early spring
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Help/Support Groups
• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION - KCWC is a ministry for
women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship
luncheons. Prayer coffees are held on the second Thursday of each
month. For more info, or to RSVP for the luncheons please email Nancy
at katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.
• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The
24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY
281-391-5262.
• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER -
meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church,
20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, www.compassionatefriends-katy.
org or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.
• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a
number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org
or call 713-970-4419.
• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course.
For info., please call 713-970-4419 or www.namigreaterhouston.org.
• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA
office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org.
• THE MEMORY CAFÉ AT AMAZING PLACE - Meets the third Saturday
of each month for those with early dementia and their caregiver from
10-11:30 AM at 20018 Chateau Bend Drive, Katy, TX. The program is free
to all participants. For more info, call 281-217-3077 or email adetert@
amazingplacehouston.org.
• DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - Held on the second
Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 PM at 20018 Chateau Drive in Katy,
TX 77450. For more information, call Ariana Detert at 281-217-3077 or
email adetert@amazingplacehouston.org.
• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last
Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For
more info, check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/CYPRESS TOURETTE SUPPORT GROUP -
meets the 2 nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at St. Catherine’s
Methodist, 701 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77450. For further info, please contact
ferla.nicola2gmail.com, TouretteTexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096.
• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-
870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.
• HARRIS COUNTY WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC,
call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded
message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130.
• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs
assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical
diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call
ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.
katyisd.org.
• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets
every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial
Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further
info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.
• THE ARC OF KATY - Provides programs for individuals with IDD
(Intellectual and Development Disabilities) including a day program,
summer camp and socials for teens/ adults. Visit www.thearcofkaty.org
or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for more information.
• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays at
1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, call
781-932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday
night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info, call 713-632-5237.
• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures
healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst
of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.
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• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2 nd Sunday of every month,
in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland
Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info, contact Laura Peddicord at 281-
392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.
• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Located at 2655
S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450. We offer biblically based support groups.
Please call 281-646-1903 for further details or www.whatisgrace.org/
care.html.
• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS - We
offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031.
Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.
• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery groups.
Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/grow/
groups/merimnao/ for more information.
• EPIPHANY OF THE LORD - Located at 1530 Norwalk Dr., offers various
support groups to assist those struggling. Info is available at www.
epiphanycatholic.org or by calling 832-772-0306.
• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 adults
in Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic located at 25722
Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494, 281-574-1540.
• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP - Meets monthly
on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital,
13031Worthham Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia
Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com.
• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT
GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info, www.
holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200.
• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or related to you? Please
join us for light refreshments and easy conversation. Second Baptist
Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Kingsland Blvd. entrance. For
more info on dates & times, visit www.griefshare.org or call 713-365-6086.
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP
GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/
families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more
info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email
vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for
other info. and meeting schedule.
• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more
information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship
United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays
at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays
at 6:30 PM.
• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance abuse
recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their
families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC,
2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753.
• WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meets 2 nd Wednesday of each
month at Houston Methodist Cancer Center at West, 18400 Katy Freeway,
Medical Office Bld. 1, Suite 120, Walnut Conference Room, Houston,
Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 7:30 PM. 832-522-8110.
• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - meetings
are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St.
Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, contact us at Info@
hand.net or 832-752-1919.
• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet the
needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy
ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. For more info, contact
Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com.
• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and support
for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.com
(search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@
gmail.com.
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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.
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
be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.
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.
If a granular treatment is utilized as well as a liquid application,
“Triazicide” works very well if applied according to labeled directions.
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WHAT IS A LEUCISM?
By Cheryl Conley
Every animal admitted to our Center is special and everyone gets great
care but occasionally we get one that is just a little different and very
rare. This happened recently when a white baby squirrel was admitted.
We posted pictures on our Facebook page and I, like others, wondered
if it was an albino. Because the squirrel has dark eyes it is most likely
leucistic. Leucism is a partial loss of pigmentation but the eye color
remains unaffected. Albinism is a congenital disorder and the eyes
would appear pink or red.
White squirrels are actually a mutation of the eastern gray squirrel. It
is believed that white squirrels are the result of pet white squirrels that
either escaped or were released into the wild. Brevard, North Carolina,
seems to have the largest population of white squirrels and goes
back to 1949 when a resident received a couple of them as gifts. They
escaped and began breeding and now it’s estimated that one in three
squirrels in Brevard are white. They have become a tourist attraction
and are celebrated every year during the White Squirrel Festival.
Another rarity is the black squirrel. Like the white squirrel, black squirrels
are actually eastern gray squirrels with a genetic condition called
melanism. This condition can occur in many species.
Regardless of the color, a squirrel is a squirrel is a squirrel and the color
does not affect its behavior. Right now, squirrels are busy finding and
storing food for the winter months. This behavior is called “caching.”
One interesting study published by the “Royal Society Open Science”
says that squirrels actually organize their nut stashes by quality, variety
and maybe even preference. Some scientists call this “chunking.” The
study’s senior author, Lucia Jacobs, compared it to the way we organize
our groceries, “You might put fruit on one shelf and vegetables
on another. Then, when you’re looking for an onion, you only have to
look in one place, not every shelf in the kitchen.”
In order to avoid predators, squirrels will zigzag back and forth. I think
we’ve all seen squirrels trying to cross a street. Instead of running a
straight line to safety, they will zigzag and the result often leads to an
unhappy ending for the squirrel.
A squirrel’s tail not only serves as a blanket in the cold days of winter
but is also used as a way to communicate. It can warn other squirrels
of danger, is used to help with balance and climbing and is also used
during the mating season to attract potential mates.
Gray, brown, black or white, we love them and are fortunate to be able
to care for fox squirrels, eastern gray squirrels and flying squirrels.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF
THANKSGIVING
The tradition of the Pilgrims’ first
Thanksgiving is steeped in myth and
legend. Few people realize that the
Pilgrims did not celebrate Thanksgiving
the next year or any year thereafter,
though some of their descendants
later made a “Forefather’s Day” that
usually occurred on December 21 st
or 22 nd . Several Presidents, including
George Washington, made one-time
Thanksgiving holidays. In 1827, Mrs.
Sarah Josepha Hale began lobbying
several Presidents for the creation of
Thanksgiving as a national holiday, but
her lobbying was unsuccessful until
1863 when Abraham Lincoln finally
made it a national holiday.
Today, our Thanksgiving is the fourth
Thursday of November. This was set
by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in
1939 (approved by Congress in 1941),
who changed it from Abraham Lincoln’s
designation as the last Thursday in
November (which could occasionally end
up being the fifth Thursday and hence
too close to Christmas for businesses).
But the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving
began at some unknown date between
September 21 st and November 9 th , most
likely in very early October. The date
of Thanksgiving was probably set by
Lincoln to somewhat correlate with the
anchoring of the Mayflower at Cape Cod,
which occurred on November 21, 1620
(by our modern Gregorian calendar-it
was November 11 th to the Pilgrims who
used the Julian calendar).
There are only two contemporary
accounts of the 1621 Thanksgiving:
First is Edward Winslow’s account,
which he wrote in a letter dated
December 12, 1621. The complete letter
was first published in 1622. The second
description was written about twenty
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years after the fact by William Bradford
in his History Of Plymouth Plantation.
Bradford’s History was rediscovered in
1854 after having been taken by British
looters during the Revolutionary War.
Its discovery prompted a greater
American interest in the history of the
Pilgrims. It is also in this account that
the Thanksgiving turkey tradition is
founded.
The primary sources above only list a
few items that were on the Thanksgiving
“menu,” namely five deer, a large
number of turkeys and waterfowl,
cod and bass; plus the harvest, which
consisted of wheat, corn, barley and
perhaps any peas that survived the
scorching. To that list, we can probably
add a few additional things that are
known to have been native to the
area and eaten by the Pilgrims: clams,
mussels, lobster, eel, ground nuts,
acorns, walnuts, chestnuts, squashes
and beans. Fruits and berries such as
strawberries, raspberries, grapes and
gooseberries were available growing
wild. Pilgrim house-gardens may
have included a number of English
vegetables and herbs, perhaps things
like onions, leeks, sorrel, yarrow,
lettuce, carrots, radishes, currants,
liverwort, watercress and others. It is
unlikely much in the way of supplies
brought on the Mayflower survived,
such as Holland Cheese, olive oil,
butter, salt pork, sugar, spices, lemons,
beer, aqua-vitae or bacon. It appears
the Pilgrims may have had some
chickens with them, so likely had
access to a limited number of eggs.
No mention of swine is found in any
account of the first year. They did not
yet have any goats or cattle: the first of
those arrived on the ship Anne in 1623.
Excerpts source:
http://mayflowerhistorycomthanksgiving/
THANKSGIVING PARTY
PLANNING CHECKLIST
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 post-it 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!
Source: HGTV.com
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STRESS-LESS HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING:
SET UP A THANKSGIVING BUFFET
For this year’s Thanksgiving feast, set up an inviting buffet that’s piled
high with mouthwatering dishes, seasonal decorative elements and
touches of vintage elegance for a holiday celebration that your loved
ones won’t soon forget.
Keep It Simple! For a meal that already requires days of prep, serving
food buffet-style is a surefire way to lighten the load on the hostess.
And on a holiday that’s as food-centric as Thanksgiving, there’s no
better way to give guests the freedom to come back for a second
(and third!) helping of their favorite dishes. This is a great time to get
creative and think about repurposing furniture from other parts of
the house - an old dresser, desk or even a wood door propped up on
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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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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.
November 2018 | Katy Communicator

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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.
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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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