Parkway Lakes November 2018

Parkway Lakes
Newsletter
Official Newsletter for Parkway Lakes Homeowner Group
NOVEMBER 6TH
November 2018
Important Numbers
Pet Information
Gardening Tips
Veterans Day
Lamar ISD Info
Library News
Scout News
November Events
December Events
Thanksgiving Info
Recipes
Houston Events
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Medical Clinic at the Ranch Excellence in medical care
Need for primary care has increased due to growth in the region. Medical Clinic at the
Ranch (MCR), a primary care clinic catering to adult patients ages 18 and older, is ready
to meet that need. The clinic is easily accessible to the community, located at Westpark
Tollway and Spring Green Blvd.
MCR offers in-house labs, EKG, medical nutrition therapy, and diabetes selfmanagement
education, with early and late appointments to suit your busy schedule.
MCR services cover a broad spectrum of conditions — from head to toe, simple to
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community. Dr. Dwibhashi resides in the Katy area and Dr. Prasad grew up in Katy. The
doctors believe it is important to form strong relationships with patients and want them
to feel welcomed, connected and well engaged in their own care. The staff at MCR is
friendly and supportive.
The clinic is now accepting new patients. MCR accepts most private insurance plans
as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Discounted self-pay pricing is available to patients
without insurance.
To schedule an appointment call 281.394.0093. For more information about the
practice or physicians visit https://www.medicalclinicattheranch.com.
PARKWAY LAKES HOMEOWNERS GROUP
MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group consists of The Meadows,
Club Estates and Grand Meadows. Initially all three communities
were managed by the same management company
however now there are two management companies.
The management company for
Club Estates and the Meadows is:
RealManage
1600 Barkers Point, Ste 250, Houston, TX. 77079
https://ciranet.com/ResidentPortal,
Customer Service: 1-866- 473-2573
The management company for Grand Meadows is:
INFRAMARK INFRASTRUCTURE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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2002 W. GRAND PARKWAY N STE. 100,
KATY, TX.77449
WWW.INFRAMARKIMS.COM
281-870-0585
Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM
(EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS)
CustomerCare@inframark.com
Parkway Lakes Home Owners Group
Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group
ParkwayLakesOwners@yahoo.com
HELPFUL PARKWAY LAKES NUMBERS
SCHOOLS
Lamar Consolidated ISD
www.lcisd.org
Hubenak Elementary (K-5) 832-223-2900
Wertheimer Jr. High (6-8) 832-223-4100
Foster High School (9-12) 832-223-3800
Emergency Numbers:
Fort Bend County Sheriff Emergency 911
Fort Bend County Sheriff Precinct 3 (non-emergency )281-491-7226
Richmond Fire Department (non-emergency) 281-232-6871
Fort Bend Emergency Medical Service (non-emergency) 281-342-7233
Poison Control 800-764-7661
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers
281-342-TIPS
Utilities:
Electricity Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Gas CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111
Waste Corp. of Texas 281-368-8397
Water Eco Resources 281-240-1988
Fort Bend Services:
Better Business Bureau 713-868-9500
Brazos Bend State Park 979-553-5101
Family Service Center 281-261-1830
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 281-491-0800
Fort Bend County Fair Association (Fair Only) 281-342-6171
Fort Bend Museum Association 281-342-6478
Fort Bend Parks Dept. 281-431-0131
Richmond Post Office 281-633-0386
Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce 281-342-5464
Other Fort Bend County Phone Numbers:
Animal Control 281-391-4848
Architectural Committee 281-239-0597
Auto Registration 281-341-3709
Broken Street Lights 281-342-5441
County Clerk 281-341-3710
Courthouse 281-341-8670
Crime Stoppers 281-342-8477
Department of Public Safety 281-391-4874
Driver’s License 281-232-4334
Emergency Medical Service 281-342-2100
Emergency Veterinarian Service 281-491-8387
Environmental Sanitation 281-342-7469
Fort Bend Commissioners 281-980-2235
Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116
Ft. Bend Appraisal District 281- 344-8623
Ft. Bend Roads & Bridges Dept. 281-342-4513
Garbage & Recycling 281-368-8397
Herald Coaster 281-342-4474
Houston Community Management 800-565-6807
Nursing Division 281-342-6414
Parks 281-431-0131
Pecan Grove Plantation 281-344-9496
Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Depart 281-232-3473
Permits 281-342-3411
Senior Resource Guide 832-364-6152
Street Maintenance 281-342-4513
Tax Assessor/Collector 281-341-3710
Water & Sewer Problems 281-240-1300
Water Utilities 281-342-6414
Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter | November 2018
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Pet Information
ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP
Please be respectful of community grounds
and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during
your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.
Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery
bag or anything else. It may not be the most
fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does
show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered
and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint
(i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents,
please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when
walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS.
If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal
Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching
it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then
call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing
adequate water, food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are
completely dependent on their owners for their welfare.
• Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. If you can’t make
the commitment, don’t get the pet.
• Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle. Don’t get a high energetic dog,
if you don’t have the time to exercise him. If you can’t afford groom
ing or can’t do the grooming yourself, pick a low maintenance dog.
• Spay or neuter your pets. There are too many homeless animals
without adding to the problem.
• Don’t make your dog a “backyard dog.” Dogs strive on
companionship and need to be with their human pack.
• Be aware of weather conditions. Leaving your dog in the car on
a hot day or in the yard without shade or water is risking
your dog’s life.
• Make sure your home is “pet” safe. Pesticides, medications,
household cleaners and some houseplants (dieffenbachia, philo
dendron, hyacinth and mistletoe) can be deadly to your pet.
Keep them out of reach.
• Provide veterinary care for your pet. Keep their vaccinations
up to date and make sure they have annual checkups.
• Keep identification tag on your pet... it is your pets ticket back
home. Both dogs and cats need ID!! Microchipping is good too,
but an external tag is essential, it could mean the difference of your
neighbor returning your pet to you or turning him into the pound!
• Obedience train and socialize your animal.
• Don’t let your pets run loose. Dogs should be walked leashes.
Any outdoor off leash access should be secure in a fenced area.
An outdoor cats average lifespan is 3 years, an indoor cat’s average
lifespan is 14 years.
• Provide your pet the proper diet. Obesity can be as deadly as
malnutrition. Be aware that some foods can be deadly, such
as chocolate and fatty foods can cause pancreatitis.
• Make sure your pet get proper amount of exercise.
• Take extra precautions during holidays like Fourth of July or
New Year’s. It is the scariest time for pets, make sure your pets
are secure indoors. Also protect your pet during Halloween.
• Be kind to your pet and show him with love... remember you
are his world.
FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and
remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law.
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is
one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect
your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a
leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the
consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without
fear of attack from an unleashed dog.
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property
or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming
animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives,
unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public.
In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies
infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the
animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,
should that animal become lost. Licensing also:
• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the
animal control program.
VACCINATION
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because
they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies.
In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between
infected wild animals and humans.
To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly
restrained please contact:
Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road -
Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 -
AnimalServices@co.fort-bend.tx.us.
4 November 2018 | Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter

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 onethird
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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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.
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Below you will find the address where you can find a place to vote
near you:
Fort Bend County:
www.fortbendcountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=44927
COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER
BE AN EVERYDAY HERO
Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences
you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and
volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally
while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers
can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles
at accidents scenes and etc.
Community VFD also provides emergency medical services
(EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas
EMS certification to serve their community.
Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at
sfowler@communityvfd.com.
6 November 2018 | Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter

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.
• 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.
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:
Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter | November 2018
WHY I SLEEP SOUNDLY
In November, we celebrate Veterans Day for those who are actively serving, living
Veterans or Veterans killed while serving. A little history lesson about Veterans
Day. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary
of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an
annual observance and Nov. 11 th became a national holiday beginning in 1938.
Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American Veterans living
or dead, but especially gives thanks to living Veterans who served their country
honorably during war or peacetime. The military men and women who serve and
protect the United States of Amerca come from all walks of life; they are parents,
children, grandparents, friends, neighbors and coworkers and are an important
part of their communities. The top four most cited reasons why young men and
women join the Armed Forces is Patriotism, life style, uniform and social status.
Patriotism is the reason why young men and women agree to serve our country
so they can defend our borders and not stand on the sidelines and just watch.
The lifestyle of people in Armed Forces is challenging, adventurous, risky and
yet envious and charming. The uniform has appealed more to the youth than
advertisements of other careers. Social status, when you see a person in Armed
Forces uniform you automatically give respect to him/her. This respect and love
from the countrymen plays a major role in someone choosing it as a career. Every
night, I sleep soundly knowing that the young men and women of the Armed
Forces are serving our country to defend our Freedom and our Flag.
Written by Carla Brownlee at girls1900@aol.com.
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NEED STREETLIGHT AT NIGHT!
If you notice streetlights are out, record the numbers on the poles and report
them directly to Center Point Energy.
Anyone can do it! https://slo.centerpointenergy.com/.
RENTING OUR CLUBHOUSE
FOR PERSONAL MEETINGS OR PARTIES
Another exciting upgrade to our community is the addition of Wi-Fi service
NOW available at our Clubhouse. Not only will we be able to use Wi-Fi during
our meetings or parties inside, but in the warmer weather, we will have access
to it outside when enjoying our pool area! Our Clubhouse can be rented for
$150, along with a $250 Deposit. Sunday through Thursday the Clubhouse can
be rented until 9 PM; Friday and Saturday until 10 PM. Contact RealManage at
1-866-473-2573 for further detail!
KEEPING INFORMED!
Please sign up through the community portal at https://ciranet.com/Resident-
Portal, join our Facebook page at Parkway Lakes for the most current information
about our community. Those of you who have already volunteered to participate
in the future will be contacted shortly to plan upcoming events. Those of you who
have yet to do so, please come to any future meeting being announced and join in!
NEIGHBORHOOD/CRIME WATCH
We can all participate in our Neighborhood/Crime Watch! It is easy! It’s about
neighbors looking out for each other.
When suspecting criminal activities, you are encouraged to contact the police
and not to intervene. Call Fort Bend Sheriff at 281-341-4665. An alert and supportive
neighborhood is the greatest single defense against crime. By getting
to know your neighbors and their vehicles, you will most likely be aware of
suspicious people, vehicles and/or sounds that could indicate criminal activity.
Be a good neighbor. Report suspicious activity to the police.
NOVEMBER OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS
• American Diabetes Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month
• Native American Indian Heritage
• National Healthy Skin Month
• National Family Caregivers Month
Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine
Fruit & Veggies for November:
• Apples • Plantains
• Collard Greens • Mustard Greens
• Kale • Swiss Chard • Broccoli Rabe
Flower: Chrysanthemum
Astrological Signs: Scorpio & Sagittarius
November 5 th : Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 6 th : Election Day
November 11 th : Veterans Day
November 12 th : National Pizza Day
November 13 th : World Kindness Day
November 14 th : World Diabetes Day
November 15 th : Great American Smoke out
World Philosophy Day
November 16 th : International Day of Tolerance
November 17 th : National Unfriend Day (Facebook)
November 22 nd : Thanksgiving Day
November 23 rd : Black Friday
November 26 th : Cyber Monday
November 27 th : Giving Tuesday
8 November 2018 | Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter

CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB
The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)3 providing residents in
Katy and surrounding cities with activities, both social and charitable..
We typically meet each month as an entire club at The Golf Club at
Cinco Ranch at 7 PM .
Our annual Craft Vendor Fair is scheduled for Tuesday night, November
27 th from 7-9 PM. Tables are available for vendors at $25(member
price) and $50(nonmember price) and can be purchased on line at our
website, www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.
Our annual Christmas Fundraiser luncheon benefits CASA this year and
is set for Friday, December 14 th , 11 AM-2 PM. Tickets are now available
online at our website, www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cincoranchladiesclub
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/cincranchladiesclub
Website: www.CincoRanchLadiesClub.org
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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC)
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! The purpose of the club is to
promote the beautification of our community, support local and national
educational and civic organizations and educate the community
about our environment.
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.
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November 19 th -23 rd - Thanksgiving Break
GOLD CARD CLUB
The Gold Card Club is free to Lamar Consolidated ISD residents who
are 65 years of age or older. Membership benefits include the following:
Free admission to most Lamar Consolidated ISD cultural events such as
plays, musicals and concerts in all district schools with the exception
of fundraising events such as dinners.
Free admission to regular season LCISD athletic events (not playoffs).
For more information or to join the Gold Card Club, contact the Lamar
Consolidated ISD Community Relations Department at 832-223-0330.
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GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, 281-342-4455
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri.-Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5
PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office -
281-633-4734.
To register online for any event (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on
“Calendar,” select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program.
Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4734
or by visiting the library.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
November 12th: Veterans’ Day
November 22nd-25th: Thanksgiving
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Story Spinners Writing Club – Thursdays, 5:30-8 PM, and Saturday,
November 17th, 1:30-4:30 PM, Room 2C. For National Novel-Writing
Month in November, the Story Spinners Writing Club will meet weekly
so that aspiring novelists who want to participate in this novel-writing
initiative can receive feedback and support. Recommended for
writers of all genres and experience levels aged 14 and up. Different
topics will be discussed each week.
• Fort Bend County Libraries Book Fest - Saturday, November 3rd, 10
AM-2 PM. The Fort Bend County Libraries Book Festival (#FBCLBook-
Fest18) celebrates books, authors and the importance of literature to
the imaginations of children and adults alike. Featuring an exciting
line-up of storytellers, artisans, performances and workshops, the
festival will have literary events, free activities and fun for the whole
family throughout the building and in the outdoor amphitheater
behind the library. Featured author Chitra Divakaruni will share her
experiences becoming a published writer. The Friends of the George
Memorial Library - sponsors of the event - will have a Book Sale at the
front entrance. Food trucks will be on site with a variety of culinary
options for people to purchase. Check the Fort Bend County Libraries
website for the complete schedule of events.
• Let’s Learn Origami! - Wednesday, November 7th, 5:30-7 PM,
Room 2C. Learn how to make an elegant decoration or gift from
a simple piece of paper. Library staff will demonstrate how to
create a gift box and a crane by simply folding and twisting paper
into whimsical shapes. Materials for this program were provided
through the generous support of the Friends of George Memorial
Library organization.
• Fort Bend History Day - Saturday, November 10th, 10 AM to 2
PM, Bohachevsky Gallery and fountain plaza. Fort Bend County
Libraries, in conjunction with the Fort Bend County Museum, will
host demonstrations showing what life was like in Fort Bend County
from 1827 to the 1940s. Families with children of all ages will find
something for everyone in this interactive experience, sponsored
by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.
• Texas Prisoner Lease System: 1867-1912 - Saturday, November
10th, 1-2:30 PM, Room 2C. A professor of History at Houston Community
College, Dr. Theresa Jach will talk about the history of
convict leasing in Texas and in other southern states between 1867
and 1912. She will also talk about the shift to state-owned prison
farms and the Texas prison-farm system, with particular focus on
Fort Bend County.
• Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, November 13th, 2 PM, Computer Lab.
Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those attending this
informal program will receive one-on-one help formatting a resumé.
For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please have a digital copy
available on a USB flashdrive, saved to the cloud or have access to
it via email. Registration required.
• Open-Mic Night - Wednesday, November 14th, 6-8 PM, Meeting
Room. Open-Mic Night is a casual event for amateur performers
to take the stage and express themselves! Step into the limelight
to share original poetry, music, comedy or one-act plays or to
showcase any other unique talents. Performances are limited to
five minutes or less and they must not contain any profanity or
other insensitive topics. This event is for adults and teens aged 14
and above. Registration required to perform ONLY.
• Family-History Research:
Computer Lab. Reservations required.
Beginning African-American Genealogy -
Saturday, November 17th, 10 AM,
• The Cherokee Indians of Texas - Saturday, November 17th, 1:30 PM,
Room 2A. Dr. Nicholas Cox, a professor of Texas and U.S. History at Houston
Community College, will provide a brief overview of Native American
cultures in Texas, with particular focus on the Cherokee experience.
• Cache Your Money: Your Own Home & How to Buy One - Tuesday,
November 27th, 7 PM, Meeting Room. John Rebeles, Jr., will talk
about the basic requirements to buying a home.
• Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - Thursday, November 29th, 7 PM,
Room 2C. This monthly book club is for people who enjoy cooking
and would like to expand their culinary experience by sharing their
interest with other food lovers. The theme for November’s meeting
is “Festive Feasts & Holiday-Worthy Treats.” Members are invited to
select a cookbook from a display at the library, try out a recipe or
two and report back on whether it was liked or disliked. Samples
of the dish may be brought to the meeting for others to try. Meets
on the fourth Thursday of every month; different cooking genres
are explored each month.
• Book Break - Thursday, November 15th, at 12 Noon, Room 2C.
The book to be discussed is A Man Called Ove, written by Fredrik
Backman. Those attending may bring a lunch.
• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Saturday, November 17th, 11
AM, Room 2B. Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels and comic
books are invited to join this book club specifically for graphic-novel enthusiasts.
This month, readers will talk about Tokyo Ghoul, Volumes 1 and
2, by Sui Ishida.
• ESL Conversation Circles - Wednesdays at 10 AM and Thursdays, November
13th and 27th, 6 PM, Learning Lab, presented in English. Program for individuals
of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English
language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” will provide an
opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting
and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the Computer
Lab. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, November 5th, 9 AM
MS Word Survival Basics: Wednesday, November 7th, 10 AM
MS Word: Intermediate: Wednesday, November 14th, 10 AM
Facebook: Intermediate: Tuesday, November 20th, 2 PM
MS Excel Survival Basics: Wednesday, November 21st, 10 AM
MS Excel: Pivot Tables: Wednesday, November 28th, 10 AM
eReader Q&A: Tuesday, November 6th, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab.
(reservations not required)
10 November 2018 | Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter

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20th, 10 AM. Learn how to use this online program to create objects for 3D
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YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12
• Young Adult Book Club - Wednesday, November 14th, 5 PM, Room 2B.
Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share
the same love for great books and have a lively discussion on the reasons
a book or its characters were liked or disliked. This month, readers will
talk about Court of Fives, written by Kate Elliott.
• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, November 21st, 5 PM, Room
2B. Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an exciting new leadership
opportunity and volunteer-service hours are invited to attend this
meeting of the Young Adult Advisory Council. Members will have a chance
to share ideas about library programs, to help out at events, to give suggestions
for teen services, books and movies and to meet new people.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler
Time will NOT take place on November 22nd.
• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents
stories, movies and age-appropriate craft activities.
• Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 6 PM
in the Middle Grades department. Activities specially designed for kids
in grades 4 through 8.
November 14th: Captain Marvel
November 28th: Ironman
• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6 PM in the Middle
Grades department. Activities for youth in grades 6 through 8.
November 5th: Game Day
November 19th: Thanksgiving Crafts
For more information about any of our events, call the library’s Public
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• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 PM, gives families an evening
option for some activities presented during the daytime. Pajama
Night Story Time will NOT take place on November 22nd.
• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM in the Meeting Room. Families
with children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy stories,
movies and crafts together. Family Story Time will NOT take place on
November 24th.
• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday beginning at 4 PM. Crafts, movies,
stories and more for school-aged children in grades kindergarten
through 3. The program on November 15th will be “DIY Games.”
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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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respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is
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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.
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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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KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO
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.
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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
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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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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.
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December Events
24TH ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR
December 1, 2018 - The 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on
December 1, 2018, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk
Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top
Texan vendors selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to
Frostyfest for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be
sold by the Knights of Columbus all day starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies
Club will be having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction run by the Craft Club.
All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School. For more
information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009.
9TH ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK”
Saturday, December 8, 2018 10 AM-1 PM
Family Life Assembly of God,
24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494
Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last
minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies
that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the best
selection. All sold by the pound. For more information contact us at
flagwomen@flag.church or call 281-392-0637.
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.
Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter | November 2018
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8 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
1. It’s “daylight saving time,” not “daylight savings time.” Many people
render the term’s second word in its plural form. However, since the
word “saving” acts as part of an adjective rather than a verb, the
singular is grammatically correct.
2. Though in favor of maximizing daylight waking hours, Benjamin
Franklin did not originate the idea of moving clocks forward. By the
time he was a 78-year-old American envoy in Paris in 1784, the man
who espoused the virtues of “early to bed and early to rise” was not
practicing what he preached. After being unpleasantly stirred from
sleep at 6 AM by the summer sun, the founding father penned a
satirical essay in which he calculated that Parisians, simply by waking
up at dawn, could save the modern-day equivalent of $200 million
through “the economy of using sunshine instead of candles.” As a
result of this essay, Franklin is often erroneously given the honor of
“inventing” daylight saving time, but he only proposed a change in
sleep schedules-not the time itself.
3. Englishman William Willett led the first campaign to implement
daylight saving time. While on an early-morning horseback ride around
the desolate outskirts of London in 1905, Willett had an epiphany that
the United Kingdom should move its clocks forward by 80 minutes
between April and October so that more people could enjoy the
plentiful sunlight. The Englishman published the 1907 brochure “The
Waste of Daylight” and spent much of his personal fortune evangelizing
with missionary zeal for the adoption of “summer time.” Year after
year, however, the British Parliament stymied the measure and Willett
died in 1915 at age 58 without ever seeing his idea come to fruition.
4. Germany was the first country to enact daylight saving time. It took
World War I for Willett’s dream to come true, but on April 30, 1916,
Germany embraced daylight saving time to conserve electricity. (He
may have been horrified to learn that Britain’s wartime enemy followed
his recommendations before his homeland.) Weeks later, the United
Kingdom followed suit and introduced “summer time.”
5. Daylight saving time in the United States was not intended to benefit
farmers, as many people think. Contrary to popular belief, American
farmers did not lobby for daylight saving to have more time to work
in the fields; in fact, the agriculture industry was deeply opposed to
the time switch when it was first implemented on March 31, 1918, as a
wartime measure. The sun, not the clock, dictated farmers’ schedules,
so daylight saving was very disruptive. Farmers had to wait an extra
hour for dew to evaporate to harvest hay, hired hands worked less since
they still left at the same time for dinner and cows weren’t ready to be
milked an hour earlier to meet shipping schedules. Agrarian interests
led the fight for the 1919 repeal of national daylight saving time, which
passed after Congress voted to override President Woodrow Wilson’s
veto. Rather than rural interests, it has been urban entities such as
retail outlets and recreational businesses that have championed
daylight saving over the decades.
6. For decades, daylight saving in the United States was a confounding
patchwork of local practices. After the national repeal in 1919, some
states and cities, including New York City and Chicago, continued to
shift their clocks. National daylight saving time returned during World
War II, but after its repeal three weeks after war’s end the confusing
hodgepodge resumed. States and localities could start and end
daylight saving whenever they pleased, a system that Time magazine
(an aptly named source) described in 1963 as “a chaos of clocks.”
In 1965 there were 23 different pairs of start and end dates in Iowa
alone and St. Paul, Minnesota, even began daylight saving two weeks
before its twin city, Minneapolis. Passengers on a 35-mile bus ride
from Steubenville, Ohio, to Moundsville, West Virginia, passed through
seven time changes. Order finally came in 1966 with the enactment of
the Uniform Time Act, which standardized daylight saving time from
the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, although states
had the option of remaining on standard time year-round.
7. Not everyone in the United States springs forward and falls back.
Hawaii and Arizona - with the exception of the state’s Navajo Nation -
do not observe daylight saving time and the U.S. territories of American
Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Northern
Mariana Islands also remain on standard time year-round. Some Amish
communities also choose not to participate in daylight saving time.
(Around the world, only about one-quarter of the world’s population,
in approximately 70 countries, observe daylight saving. Since their
daylight hours don’t vary much from season to season, countries
closer to the equator have little need to deviate from standard time.)
8. Evidence does not conclusively point to energy conservation as
a result of daylight saving. Dating back to Willett, daylight saving
advocates have touted energy conservation as an economic benefit. A
U.S. Department of Transportation study in the 1970s concluded that
total electricity savings associated with daylight saving time amounted
to about 1 percent in the spring and fall months. As air conditioning has
become more widespread, however, more recent studies have found
that cost savings on lighting are more than offset by greater cooling
expenses. University of California Santa Barbara economists calculated
that Indiana’s move to statewide daylight saving time in 2006 led to a
1-percent rise in residential electricity use through additional demand
for air conditioning on summer evenings and heating in early spring
and late fall mornings. Some also argue that increased recreational
activity during daylight saving results in greater gasoline consumption.
Source: www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-aboutdaylight-saving-time
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CHIMNEY SAFETY
As we dream of crisp cold evenings, we need to remember that the fireplace
and chimney should be serviced prior to the first fire of the winter.
There’s nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter
night. There’s also nothing more dangerous if your chimney is damaged.
Broken or cracked chimneys can let heat, smoke and toxic gasses, such
as carbon monoxide, into your home. Your home could even catch fire.
Chimney damage is often obvious, but sometimes it can be hidden. Use
the following checklist to help ensure that you can enjoy your fireplace
and avoid problems - or even a disaster:
• Check to see if bricks have fallen or the chimney is leaning.
• Look for shiny areas on your exterior metal chimney pipe. This could
mean the chimney has shifted - during the recent East Coast earthquake,
for instance.
• Look for cracks at joints where the chimney connects to the firebox, at
the roofline and in the attic.
• Check for debris that may have fallen into the fireplace.
• Use a screwdriver to check the mortar between the bricks or stones.
If it crumbles when you pick at it, the chimney may be a hazard and
probably needs work.
• When in doubt, consult a licensed engineer or contractor. For the name
of an inspector, call your insurance carrier or your mortgage company.
Remember, disasters can happen even in the best of homes. That’s why
every home should be equipped with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Here are a few tips:
• Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in sleeping areas and on
every level of your home and away from air vents. Interconnected smoke
alarms are best, because if one sounds, they all sound.
• Test smoke alarms monthly and change alkaline batteries at least once
a year. Use a familiar date, such as your birthday or when you change
your clocks, as a reminder.
• Prepare and practice a fire escape route with everyone in your home,
including children.
For more information, visit www.usfa.dhs.gov/smokealarms.
RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU!
The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg
(just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that
Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government
website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.
Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School accepts paper,
plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable materials and
welcome residential drop offs. Visit greenarrowrecycling.com.
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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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orphaned and displaced wildlife. Please “like” us on Facebook
and visit our website for great information and photos on wildlife.
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COMMUNITY INTEREST GROUPS
KATY AREA DEMOCRATS
Katy Area Democrats meets 3 rd Tuesday of the month at the El Rancho
Mexican Restaurant, 17754 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094 at 7 PM. Great
speakers each month as well as opportunities for community involvement.
For information, visit our website
www.katydemocrats.net or contact katydems@hotmail.com.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY
Have you always wanted to get involved with your local and state politics?
The Republican Women’s Club of Katy is a conservative ladies group offering
monthly meetings where you can meet with local and State Representatives
and hear guest speakers talk to important issues we are experiencing from a
local and state level. We are about having fun and keeping Texas Red. Come
on out to one of our meetings the 1 st Thursday of the month at the Golf Club
of Cinco Ranch. For more information about us, check us out on Facebook
or email us at Rwckaty1@gmail.com.
KATY LIONS CLUB
Come out and have some fun!!! Meetings are the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each
month at 7 PM. We meet at Salt and Pepper restaurant located 811 Avenue
D Suite 110, Katy, TX 77493. For more info, tank@tankspaintball.com.
FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB
Meets the 2 nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion &
Sushi restaurant in Fulshear. Visitors are welcomed. Visit our website at
www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org or email us at
info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org to learn more.
The Lions Club is an international secular service organization dedicated to
serving our community and helping to meet the local humanitarian needs. A
key priority for us is Eye Sight; eyeglasses recycle program, local elementary
school children eye testing and assistance with the purchase of glasses.
KATY SUNRISE ROTARY
Katy Sunrise Rotary Club is a member club of Rotary International, a 100-yearold
worldwide service organization. Katy Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday
morning, at 7:00 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors are
welcomed. For more information, please visit www.katysunriserotary.com.
ROTARY CLUB OF KATY
Formed in 1946, the Rotary Club of Katy has a diverse membership of 30
business and professional men and women. The club meets each Thursday,
from noon to 1 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E, Katy, TX
77494. For more information, call 281-392-0045 or visit www.katyrotary.com.
WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB
West Houston Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 PM for Lunch and
Fellowship at the Omni Hotel West Houston, Katy Freeway at Eldridge.
Guests and visitors are welcome. Rotary clubs provide many opportunities
for giving back to our community (local and global); come join us for fun,
friendships and community service. Contact 281-627-0662 for more info.
KATY TOASTMASTERS
Do you need to improve your communication skills for presentations, interviews,
networking or everyday conversations with co-workers, customers or
volunteers? We are a supportive group of members who help each other become
better speakers and leaders. We meet the first three Thursdays at Brazos
Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. (We
are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road.) from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM.
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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
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://mayflowerhistory.
comthanksgiving/
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
sawhorses would make a perfect buffet.
Source: www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/entertaining
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.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING, AFTER
THANKSGIVING DINNER
The most wonderful time of year also means less time for you!
Keep your focus on YOU before, during and after holiday eating:
1) BEFORE: during the day, drink plenty of water, eat hydrating
fruits - melons, apples, take a long walk, eat a whole-grain breakfast.
2) DURING: continue to hydrate, make sure your plate has MORE
vegetables, avoid white grains and choose whole grains, gravy
on the side, fresh baked potatoes vs. mashed, WATER!
3) AFTER: continue to hydrate, stay active, go for a walk,
have a small piece of dessert - key is small!
10 ALTERNATIVES TO A THANKSGIVING TURKEY
There are plenty of alternative Thanksgiving meals that will give you
that holiday feeling. Here are some ideas:
• Pork Roast: Adding apples and cinnamon will ensure that no one
misses the turkey when you serve this dish. It smells and tastes
like holiday heaven.
• Roasted Chicken: A roasted chicken certainly qualifies as
a solid turkey replacement.
• Thanksgiving Jambalaya: You can substitute any meat here:
turkey breast slices, chicken, shrimp.
• Baked Cod or Microwaved Salmon: Who says you can’t serve fish
on Thanksgiving?
• Eggplant Parmesan: Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike
will love you for this.
• Leg of Lamb: A great alternative that will everyone, especially
if you add exotic spices and seasonings
• Beef Stew: Hearty and plentiful; your house will be filled with
the most amazing aromas.
Courtesy of: www.bonappetit.com/
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.
Source: www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/entertaining
Courtesy of: https://mgic-connects.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6-
Thanksgiving-Holiday-Facts-Infographic-1.jpg
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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-fridayshopping-tips,news-26046.html
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23

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
24 November 2018 | Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter

Yummy
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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.
Parkway Lakes Community Newsletter | November 2018
25

Houston Area Events
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 yearold
runner-up from Season 12 of America’s Got Talent is the featured
performer.
Second Sunday Pickers - November 11 th and December 9 th , 2-4
PM, Jesse H. Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338,
admission is FREE. Beat the heat and join this musical group that
is celebrating over 30 years of concerts! Sing along, bring your own
instrument, dance or just have fun. Join us as the Second Sunday
Pickers entertain with acoustic music, including country-andwestern,
bluegrass, folk, gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors of all ages
are welcome.
Astroworld Festival - November 17, 2018, One NRG Park, Houston,
TX 77054. Scott and Scoremore, as well as LiveNation concerts are
ready to give fans a festival in the shadow of the former theme park
residence. Tickets range $89 to $250.
Via Colori Street Festival - November 17-18, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM,
Hermann Square At City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002,
admission: $7-$10. Massive Outdoor Art Gallery. Family Festival. Music
Concert. All in one! All roads lead to creativity when over 200 artists
converge on the streets to celebrate the artistic spirit of Houston. The
Via Colori® Street Painting Festival has grown into one of Houston’s
signature art events and it remains the only street painting festival in
the region.
Panto Star Force - November 21, 2018-December 30, 2018,
Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, 2 PM,
Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston,
TX 77019, tickets start at $25. Panto Star Force is an adventurous,
cosmic blast of blockbuster hilarity! Jed, a farm boy from the planet
Cypress, joins forces with a zany band of space rebels, robots and
furry bartenders (and Buttons, of course!) to stop the powerful
Emperor Snorkelfish and Dark Tater from taking over the galaxy.
Come ready to laugh, cheer and boo in true Panto style, with plenty
of toe-tapping music and intergalactic fun for the whole family!
Texas Renaissance Festival - Weekends thru November 25,
2018, 9 AM-8 PM, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363. Admission
varies. The Texas Renaissance Festival is an interactive theme park
that embraces different eras, including the 16 th century and beyond.
The 55-acre theater is filled with live entertainment, food and shops.
The enchanted 55-acre village comes to life as all of Europe comes to
pay homage to the King and Queen with Eight Themed Weekends.
Hundreds of costumed performers are showcased in over 200 daily
performances. Visitors meander along shaded cobblestone walkways
visiting almost 400 shoppes overflowing with unique arts and crafts
of offering delicious foods and beverages. All ages will be amused by
the games of skill and human-powered rides.
WITS Performance Poetry for Teens at Levy Park - 1 st Friday of
each month, 7-8:30 PM Levy Park 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098,
admission is FREE. During this monthly workshop for students ages
13 to 19, young writers will craft original poems, meet other young
writers and work with professional performance poets to explore
their creative voices. No registration is required and walk-ins are
welcome.
Open Hangar - WII Aircraft and Museum, 1 st and 3 rd Saturday of
each month, 10 AM-3 PM, West Houston Airport, 18000 Groschke
Rd., Houston, TX 77084. The Houston Wing of the Commemorative
Air Force invites you and your family, friends or group to visit our
Hangar and tour our WWII Aircraft and WWII Museum. Get up close
to our Wing’s 5 flyable WWII military aircraft. Go inside a WWII
Paratroop aircraft and climb into the cockpit of a WWII trainer.
The Commemorative Air Force is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving, restoring and flying military aircraft so that
younger generations can appreciate the role of military aviation
through history in the defense of our country and the preservation
of our liberties. The CAF welcomes new members of all ages with an
interest in Aviation or WWII History.
Third Thursdays Sip & Stroll - 3 rd Thursday of each month, 5-9
PM, Houston Heights 19th Street, 325 W 19 th St., Houston, TX 77008,
admission is FREE. Pick up complimentary sips along the line of
local 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!
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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,
comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages
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audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open mic
throughout the year become eligible to participate in the Annual
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