Raintree Village November 2018

Raintree Village 

Community News 

Official Online Newsletter 

published by Krenek Printing Co. 

NOVEMBER 6TH 

November 2018 

Important Numbers 

Pet Information 

Gardening Tips 

Veterans Day 

Katy ISD Info 

Library News 

Scout News 

November Events 

December Events 

Thanksgiving Info 

Recipes 

Houston Events 

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RAINTREE VILLAGE 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Raintree Village Homeowners Association, Inc. 

c/o KPM Management 

5757 Flewellen Oaks, Suite 404 

Fulshear, TX 77441 

281-685-3090 

Mgmt@kpmmanagement.com 

www.raintreevillage.com 

Trash Pick Up Days • Tues/Fri (Friday Recycle) 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

President 

Vice President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Member 

SECURITY/EMERGENCY 

Bryon Meyer 

Brandon Liggins 

Gabe Contreras 

Walonda Hollins 

Maurina McClean 

Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) 911 

Sheriff (Non-emergency) 713-221-6000 

Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518 

Sheriff (Fry Road) 281-647-9371 

Katy Police (Non-emergency) 281-391-4848 

Crime Stoppers 281-999-3191 

COMMUNITY/UTILITIES 

Texas Aquatics 713-416-5161 

Mem. Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000 

Water District Management 281-376-8802 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street Light Repair 713-207-2222 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

Gas Leak 1-800-376-9663 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

SCHOOLS 

Franz Elementary 281-237-8600 

McDonald Jr. High (North) 281-237-5300 

McDonald Jr. High (South) 281-237-7400 

Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS 

Poison Control 1-800-764-7661 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300 

US Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Library 281-391-3509 

Maude Marks Library 281-492-8592 

We’ve added a chili cook-off to the Reindeer Festival at the Community 

Clubhouse located at 3838 Webster Woods. This event already 

allowed residents to celebrate the holiday season and opportunity to 

obtain a free picture with Santa. So if you think you’ve got a winning 

recipe, why not enter it in the chili cook-off? You bring the chili and 

let the judging begin! 

Santa will arrive at 2 PM and remain onsite until 4 PM. Again, residents 

will receive a free picture with Santa. The chili cook-off will begin 1 

PM to allow contestants to bring their dish and setup for the judging 

at 2 PM. 

Please contact KPM Management for a registration form at 

281-685-3090. Below are the key points regarding the contest: 

Entry Fee: Free 

DECEMBER 1, 2018 

REINDEER FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF 

COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE 

3838 WEBSTER WOODS 

1 PM- 4 PM 

Awards: Ribbons will be given in four places with the 1 st place ribbon 

as the “Best All Around.” A ribbon will be awarded for “Best Bean-less 

Chili,” “Best Vegetarian Chili” and “Best Cook’s Costume.” 

Registration: Registration form must be received no later than 

Saturday, November 17, 2018. 

Check In: Check-in begins at 1 PM and no later than 2:15 PM on Saturday, 

December 1, 2018. NO EXCEPTIONS. Each contestant must 

prepare their chili offsite and bring in a slow cooker. There will be 

enough outlets to plug the slow cookers and keep the chili warm. 

Contestants that leave the property after check-in and before Judging 

will be disqualified. 

Judging: Judging will be done in one round and begin on Saturday, December 

1, 2018 at 3:30 PM with the winners being announced at 4 PM. 

Fellow residents attending the Reindeer Festival will be tasting the 

chili and turn in voting cards. The contestant with the highest points 

will be awarded ribbons accordingly. DECISIONS ARE FINAL AS DEEMED 

BY THE HOA. 

Eating utensils and tasting cups will be provided by the HOA. 

Each contestant must bring a serving spoon for their chili. 

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: 

Harris County: 

www.harrisvotes.com/VoterBallotSearch.aspx?L=E

ARTICLES FOR NEWSLETTER NEEDED 

To make the community newsletter more interesting, we need suggestions 

for articles. Better still; submit an article for inclusion in our 

newsletter. It must be an original article written by you. We cannot 

reprint articles from another source. 

Please contact hollinw@sbcglobal.net with any suggests or submit 

original articles for consideration. 

RAINTREE VILLAGE DEED RESTRICTIONS 

The HOA Board needs to hear from you regarding deed restrictions. 

During the past few Board meetings, the HOA Board discussed our 

deed restrictions. Specifically, it needs updating. As a community, we 

need to hear from all residents regarding any restrictions, which you 

believe need require amendment or removal. It’s certainly an ongoing 

topic for our monthly meeting but for the 2019 Annual Meeting. 

We further note that though out the year, the HOA Board routinely receives 

feedback regarding the letters issued regarding deed violations. 

As Board, we understand the frustration and seemingly pettiness of 

some items deemed a violation. 

Raintree Village is a deed restricted community aimed at ensuring 

there’s aesthetic uniformity between residential properties and that 

certain other activities are limited. To access compliance, KPM Management 

drives through the community at least once a month. Letters 

are mailed that includes a description of the violation along with a 

picture (date a time stamped). 

In general, the HOA Board understands residents are busy. Therefore, 

you are encouraged to contact the management company (KPM) for 

clarification or an extension to correct the violation. You are further 

encouraged to contact KPM once the violation is resolved. 

Common violations include issues such as overgrown yards, mold on 

homes, trash cans visible from the street, disabled vehicles and home 

improvements without prior approval. If you intend to do anything 

to the exterior of your home, you must complete an application for 

home improvements and modifications form. This includes installing 

a storage shed in your backyard. 

It cannot be emphasized enough that communication is the key if you 

do not understand a violation. Again, contact KPM or attend our HOA 

Board meetings for additional clarification. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

You are reminded of our standing committees, which need ongoing 

volunteers. The committees are as follows: 

• Pool Committee (organizes Official Pool Opening Party 

& monitors activities during pool season) 

• Crime Watch Committee (organizes National Night Out) 

• Newsletter - submit articles 

• Yard of the Month - select section winners 

We also need volunteers for the listed community activities. Volunteering 

is an opportunity to make Raintree Village a better community 

for all the residents. If you’re interested in volunteering for any of the 

noted events or committees, contact Walonda Hollins at hollinsw@ 

sbcglobal.net. 

DRIVING IN RAINTREE VILLAGE 

Our community has grown significantly over the past year. Moreover, our 

community has numerous homes along our main street, Raintree Village. 

With such growth, it’s important that we’re more cognizant of our speed 

while driving through Raintree Village and parking on community streets. 

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I’m sure everyone has noticed increased congestion along with cars 

parked along various streets within our community. However, it’s important 

that all of us adhere to the speed limit and encourage others 

to do the same. 

The following tips serve as a reminder for driving & parking in our 

community: 

1. Drive the speed limit - 35 miles per hour 

2. Do not block your neighbor’s driveway 

3. Make sure you park in the direction of traffic when parking on the 

street 

4. Make sure you park within 18 inches from the curb 

5. Remain mindful if the street is narrow, street parking impose greater 

limitations for emergency vehicles 

Finally, we must be mindful that emergency vehicles are wider than 

personal vehicles. Some community streets impose greater limitations 

for emergency vehicles when there’s street parking. Although 

residents have the right to park on the street, let’s be mindful of the 

aforementioned tips. 

TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BURGLARY 

It cannot be stated enough of the importance of minimizing our exposure 

to crime. Our contract deputies stated that certain vehicles have 

increased exposure to theft, specifically the tires and rims. The vehicles 

commonly targeted are Ford F150, Dodge Chargers and Chevy Tahoes. 

Although these vehicles have rim locks, another safeguard is to park 

your vehicle in the garage or close to another vehicle. Anyway, you can 

either slow down or cause attention will help reduce the risk of theft. 

Since we are approaching the holiday season, you need to be mindful 

to breakdown bags and boxes of large purchases, if possible place in 

trash bins or bags. Although it’s time consuming and burdensome, it 

doesn’t call attention to such items in your home. 

The list below simply reminds us of other things we should be mindful 

each day. 

1. Take the time to meet and know your neighbors. Let them know if 

you notice anything unusual such as cars or people at their homes. 

2. Make sure to close garage doors when at home & away. 

3. Don’t keep garage door openers in the car, take them in the house 

with you; a garage door opener makes it easier for someone to enter 

your garage or house to remove personal property. 

4. Keep car doors locked and take valuables either in your home or 

ensure the items are not in plain site; remember to take down the attachment 

for your Garmin too, as it alerts individuals that something 

valuable may be in the car. 

5. If possible, keep a car in a driveway as it gives an impression that 

someone is home. 

6. Keep all shrubs and plants at a level low enough that passing by 

officers or other residents can see if someone is lurking in those bushes! 

Shrubs should also be trimmed high enough to show “feet” of someone 

hiding in them. 

7. Have keys in hand before leaving the store, house or office, avoiding 

standing by the car searching for them. 

8. Don’t leave ladders on the side of the house or in the back yard. 

Ladders provide easy access to open second floor windows and no 

one will be able to see. 

9. Make sure you close blinds when you are inside at night with the lights 

on, potential burglars can see right inside and know who is at home. 

10. Use sensor lights outside the home. It deters criminals by “spot 

lighting” their efforts to enter your home. 

11. Use double key locks: locks that require a key from the outside 

and from the inside. 

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12. Repair any broken areas of your fence, reducing the access 

of potential burglars or mischievous kids. 

13. When on vacation, let your neighbor(s) know so they can keep an 

eye out for suspicious activity. You can also inform the Harris County 

Deputy’s Office serving our area. The Storefront Office is located 19818 

Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77449, 281-647-9371. The storefront hours: 9 AM - 5 PM. 

14. When on vacation, keep yards mowed and trimmed, burglars spend 

a lot of time in a neighborhood looking for their next targets. Overgrown 

yards are a sure sign no one’s home. 

BE SURE ADDRESS is CLEAR FROM THE STREET 

County officials want to remind residents of the Ordinance 5.3 requiring 

that addresses or building numbers be legible and visible from the street. 

The section states the numbers must be in Arabic numerals at least four 

inches in height and clearly visible. The number should be placed on, 

above or at the side of the main entrance so the number is clearly visible 

from the public right away. Whenever a home entrance is more than 50 

feet from a public right away, a number should also be placed at the end 

of a driveway or property entrance. 

SATELLITE DISHES 

It’s come to HOA’s attention that the installation of satellite dishes on 

some homes violates the deed restrictions. Satellites are expected to 

be installed out of sight of public view. The Association appreciates 

residents taking the time to ensure compliance. 

STREETLIGHTS 

We want all of our streetlights to work. A lighted area is a safer area. If a 

streetlight is out in your area, please go to www.centerpointenergy.com 

and report it. Once on the website, click on “electricity” then “residential.” 

On the left side, you should click on “report a streetlight outage” 

to enter the required information. Each light pole should have a number 

on it. When reporting the out or malfunctioning light, give them the pole 

number, closest street address, contact information, an email address 

and the number of street lights you would like to report. 

RAINTREE VILLAGE HOA WEBSITE 

WWW.RAINTREEVILLAGE.COM 

We encourage you to visit our community website. The website includes 

a link to review current crime statistics for our community (www.crimereports.org) 

and pictures of Yard of the Month winners. As a fellow resident, 

you’ll have access to critical information regarding the HOA budget and 

annual meeting minutes. 

The aforementioned information can only be accessed by establishing a 

log-on user name and password. A request for an email address during 

the initial signup process will enable residents to receive alerts of upcoming 

events or critical notices. If you have any suggestions, please 

contact KPM Management Office at 281-685-3090. 

THE STANDING RULES FOR RAINTREE VILLAGE 

HOA BOARD MEETINGS 

The Board of Directors feels it serves you best when the Board meetings 

are conducted in an orderly manner. The HOA Board Meetings are held 

to conduct Association business. Your cooperation in this regard is requested. 

Parliamentary Procedure is followed at this Meeting. 

There are two sessions at the HOA Board Meetings, an open session when 

members may be present and an executive session when no members 

are permitted. 

Board Meeting will begin with the open session at 7 PM until 7:15 PM 

when that time slot has been filled, members must wait until the next 

month’s meeting to be placed on the agenda. 

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Your opinion is important to the Board of Directors. The Board desires to 

hear from Members who have information concerning the Association. 

During the portion of the Meeting in which the Chair accepts questions 

or comments from the floor, please proceed in the following manner. 

1. If you wish to address the Board, please contact the Board at least 10 

days prior to Meeting to be added to the agenda. You also have to state 

the topic to be discussed and stay on that topic only. 

2. Any Member wishing to address the Board shall speak no more than 

two (2) minutes. 

3. No Member may speak more than once on the subject and no more 

than two (2) minutes, until all Members who wish to speak have done so. 

4. Members of the audience shall not be permitted to interrupt nor 

question any speaker. 

5. After the speaker has finished addressing the Board, the Meeting 

Chairperson will recognize the next Member to speak. 

6. Members in attendance are not permitted to engage in private discussions 

during the open session and must remain quite or leave the 

meeting room. 

7. Violations of these Standing Rules will not be tolerated. Violators may 

be requested to leave the Meeting. 

RAINTREE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage 

job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, 

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your 

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and 

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want 

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails 

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want 

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will 

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a 

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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PET ID TAGS 

Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young pets their Rabies shot remember 

to get their ID tags. The Rabies tag lists the name, phone number and address 

of the vet. So! All you need to do is put the Rabies tag onto the pet’s collar and 

leave it there all the time. That way, if the pet gets loose, anyone finding him 

or her can look at the tag to see the vet’s phone number and call to report 

the lost animal. Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar that lists the 

dog or cat’s name and your own phone number or address. You can get these 

from any pet store. When a pet has these but goes astray, anyone finding it 

can call you and you can go get him or her right away. Your pet will be very 

glad to see you! A happy pet is a loving pet. 


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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. 

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at 

someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children 

are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the 

child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept 

under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, 

Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor 

or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to become 

a stray.” 

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. 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet 

in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is 

capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does 

not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work 

or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for 

all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only 

protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also 

the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued 

for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

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WHAT IS A LEUCISM? 

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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 

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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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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 

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 buildup, 

adjust your irrigation cycle to fewer days or shorter cycle times and avoid watering at 

night. Fungus loves moisture. 

Chinch Bugs can be very devastating to St. Augustine or Fescue lawns. Their damage can appear 

similar to brown patch at first but grows out beyond circles or rings. Chinch bugs are the 

larvae of Blissus leucopterus, a small winged beetle. To check for the presence of chinch bugs: 

Take a coffee can or similar container and remove the top and bottom of the can, creating 

a hollow cylinder. Then embed the can in an affected area and fill with water. If chinch 

bugs are present they will rise to the top of the water within the can. 

Prevent damage from occurring! The most effective pesticide to apply is a liquid spray 

containing permethrin, cypermethrin or deltamethrin. This must be applied 3 separate 

times within a 21 day period - the egg cycle the chinch bugs leave behind must be killed, 

otherwise they will return. A liquid product will permeate all areas better and more effectively 

than a granular product, ensuring the infestation is defeated. 

If a granular treatment is utilized as well as a liquid application, 

“Triazicide” works very well if applied according to labeled directions. 


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Need for primary care has increased due to growth in the region. Medical Clinic at the 

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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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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. 


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As we dream of crisp cold evenings, we need to remember that the fireplace 

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There’s nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter 

night. There’s also nothing more dangerous if your chimney is damaged. 

Broken or cracked chimneys can let heat, smoke and toxic gasses, such 

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 

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GARDENING TIPS FOR NOVEMBER 

• Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as 

nights get cooler and humidity and rain continue. Discolored circles 

will appear in low areas almost overnight. Apply a fungicide 

recommended for brown patch according to label directions. 

Avoid walking through brown-patched turf. It spreads easily 

from the bottom of your shoes. If brown patch appears in the 

same lawn areas every year, add an inch or two of sandy topsoil 

to eliminate those low spots. 

• Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote 

root growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover 

blades now and mow on a schedule that cuts no more than 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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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: 

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. 


Katy ISD News 

KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

November 19 th -23 rd - Thanksgiving Break 

November 28 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

KATY ISD COLLABORATES WITH FBI IN 

#THINKBEFOREYOUPOST CAMPAIGN 

Hoax threats are not a joke. This type of action can lead to serious legal 

consequences, even if there was never an intent to carry out the threat. 

Katy Independent School District has joined forces with the Federal 

Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Houston Division and various other law 

enforcement agencies to launch a public awareness campaign entitled 

#ThinkBeforeYouPost. 

LEGACY PARENT ACADEMY 

The Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy is a series of informational 

sessions specifically designed to assist parents by providing valuable 

information that relates to topics that go beyond the academic experience. 

In today’s world, we know parents and guardians are faced 

with decisions that will profoundly impact the future growth and 

development of their student. The goal of the Katy ISD Legacy Parent 

Academy is to equip parents with strategies and techniques to support 

their students. All parents and guardians of Katy ISD students are 

welcome to attend. 

The 2018-19 sessions will feature presentations from experts in topics 

that address emotional well-being, college preparedness and financial 

aid for college, amongst others. Learn more about oursessions 

, view a title a see full storyfor more information and to access the 

session’s registration form. Registration for each session will open two 

weeks prior to the event. 

Members of the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s 

Office, police chiefs from Houston, Katy, Fort Bend and Aldine Independent 

School Districts, as well as Crime Stoppers of Houston and Clear 

Channel Outdoor seek to educate the public about the consequences 

of making hoax threats of violence to schools and other public places. 

Every threat is taken seriously and this type of behavior is considered 

a crime which can lead to a sentence of up to five years in prison, if 

escalated to a federal crime. If a federal charge is not warranted, state 

charges can be considered. 

According to authorities, posting false threats through social media platforms 

or any electronic means, not only requires countless hours of investigation 

by law enforcement agencies but it also drains school resources 

and ends up costing taxpayers’ money. In some cases, schools shut down 

resulting in the loss of instructional time for students and teachers. 

Misguided attempts at humor are no laughing matter and can end 

up ruining a student’s future aspirations and career opportunities. 

Katy ISD seeks the public’s assistance to curb hoax threats among our 

student population. Below you will find additional resources to share 

with family and friends. Remember hoax threats are not a joke, so think 

before you post! 

Legacy Parent Academy 2018-2019 Sessions 

November 7, 2018 - Understanding High School Credits, 

GPA and Class Rank - Registration Required 

November 7, 2018 - Transitioning from Elementary 

to Junior High School - Registration Required 

November 14, 2018 - Military Academies Night 

November or early December - Financial Information Academy 

February 6, 2019 - My Childhood Addiction - Parenting in a 

Digital Age - Registration Required 

February 27, 2019 - Is It Mean? Is It Rude? Is It Bullying? - 

Registration Required 

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - College Prep 101 for Parents - 

Registration Required 

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - Human Trafficking - Registration Required 

Confirm Attendance 

We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance. This will help us prepare 

enough brochures and/or other materials related to this session. 


KATY ISD KEYS MENTOR PROGRAM 

Can you spend time with a Katy ISD student once a week, during the 

school day, during the school year? 

In Katy ISD, we give you an opportunity to do just that...it’s called the 

KEYS Mentor Program (Keep Encouraging Youth toward Success). Learn 

more about Katy ISD KEYS Mentoring. 

Contact Heather Sanders: 281-396-2468, heatherasanders@katyisd.org. 

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Library News 

MAUD MARKS LIBRARY 

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 

PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed. 

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www. 

hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants 

may also register by calling or by visiting the library. 

“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary. 

Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived. 

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: 

We will be closing at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 21st. The library 

will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday November 22-25, 2018. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Used Book Sale - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold 

their next book sale on Saturday, December 8th from 10 AM until 4 PM 

There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as 

children’s books and paperbacks. All books sold at rock bottom prices. 

• Celebrate Diwali - Join us for the celebration of Diwali - The Festival 

of Lights. On Saturday, November 3rd at 11 AM-12:30 PM, we will be 

celebrating this beautiful Indian festival. Learn about this festival’s 

traditions and rituals. There will be crafts and activities for children, 

traditional Indian snacks and fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to 

join us. 

• Harry Potter Movie Marathon - Are you looking for something to do 

when school is out for Thanksgiving? At the library, we will have a 

movie marathon beginning at 1 PM on Monday, November 19th and 

continuing through 5 PM on Wednesday, November 21st, during open 

library hours. We will be watching all nine movies from the Wizarding 

World! Please call the library for details. Popcorn will be provided. 

• TeenMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6th grade and up are invited to come 

MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which 

will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! We 

will be meeting the 1st Thursday a month at 4:30 PM. Come have fun 

and MAKE something! 

• Volunteer at the Library - Volunteer opportunities abound at the library. 

Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and more. 

Students should be in high school and must be able to commit to 

two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact 

Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592. 

• Chess Wars - Teens and tweens are invited to join us for Chess Wars! 

You played during the summer, now play during the school year! Join 

us every Tuesday at 4:45 PM as we battle it out on the chessboard. 

Come learn basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so 

you too can play out of this world. 

• Teen Book Club - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited 

to join us on Thursday, November 15th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the 

book The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye. If you are interested in joining 

us, extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. Please 

register if you plan to attend. 

• Finding the Right College Scholarship - Paying for college is a real 

concern in today’s economy. However, there is more financial aid 

available out there for students than you might expect. Find out how 

to lower your out of pocket college expenses. Come to the library on 

Saturday, November 3rd at 2 PM as Karen Mayfield discusses how to 

find scholarships and grants for post-secondary education. 

• Unlocking Medicare - Did you know, Medicare is the key source of 

health care coverage for retirees age 65 and older but it is not designed 

to pay for all health care costs? On Friday, November 9th at 2 PM, Ms. 

Karen Chandler will be at the library to answer any questions you might 

have. Topics covered will include all parts of Medicare and what they 

cover, estimated out of pocket expenses and deductibles and other 

expenses located in the “donut hole.” Annual Enrollment Period is 

about to begin. Come get your answers at the library. Seating is limited. 

• People’s Law School-Death, Taxes and Aging - Do you have legal 

questions but don’t even know where to start? The library is pleased to 

host The People’s Law School presented by the Katy Bar Association. 

On Saturday, November 10th at 10 AM we will be covering the topic of 

estate law. Jerry Zimmerer will be here to discuss various topics such 

as planning around your blended family, documents you might need, 

planning for change, avoiding probate and more. Come learn how to 

ensure your family is safe and happy under the law. 

• DIY crafts - We’ll be having fun at the Library preparing for the holidays. 

Join us on Tuesday, November 13th at 2 PM as we make alcohol ink 

ornaments to decorate our upcoming tree. 

• Katy MakerSpace - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own 

MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators 

and inventors at the library on Tuesday, November 13th at 7 PM. Harry 

Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and 

all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged 

to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer. 

• SENIOR TOPICS - Senior citizens and their family members are invited 

to join us for a new series at the library. Every 3rd Friday of the month, 

experts will be here to discuss various topics pertinent to senior living. 

• Color Me Relaxed - What is the newest way for adults to relax and 

have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour 

on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a 

snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for 

coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome 

to bring your own. 

• Avoiding Probate & Estate Planning - Did you know that probate law 

is changing? Don’t worry, avoiding probate is still easy to do! On Tuesday, 

November 27th, at 7 PM, Mr. Archer, an estate lawyer will be here 

to answer all of your questions about probate and estate planning. 

Learn what you need to know to avoid probate, documents needed for 

estate planning and more. Seating is extremely limited for this class. 

• Timeless Travelers: Rosenberg Railroad Museum - Seniors 55+ are 

invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a weekend 

of history. The bus will be departing for the Rosenberg Railroad Museum 

on Wednesday, November 28th at 9 AM. Join us as we explore 

the railroad history of southwest Houston and visit the many antique 

stores in old Rosenberg. Registration begins November 5th. Seating is 

extremely limited. Registration required. 

• Book Discussion Clubs - The Library hosts book clubs that meet 

monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of 

the month at 1 PM. 

• Just Desserts Mystery Book Club - Meetings held the third Wednesday 

of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert 

to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts. 

• Computer Classes - The library offers a variety of computer classes 

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. 

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see 

this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on 

“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

CHILDREN 

• Wednesday Wonders - Come to the library and let imaginations soar 

as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) 

with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the library will 

host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last 

about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. This is a ticketed 

program. Tickets will be available at 4 PM. 


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• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning 

at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, 

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 

20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. There will 

be no Infant Storytime on Tuesday, November 6th due to the election 

and Tuesday, November 20th due to the holiday. 

• Storytime - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each 

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. 

This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers 

are welcome. There will be no Pre-School Storytime on November 21st 

due to the holiday. 

• Pre School Explorers - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore the world? 

Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on Wednesdays 

at 11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations 

for science and sensory exploration. There will be no Pre-School 

Explorers on November 21st due to the holiday. 

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are 

invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be 

held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for 

Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of 

the event. There will be no Toddler Storytime on November 22nd due 

to the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary. 

KATY BRANCH LIBRARY 

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 

PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 

AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by 

in person and we’ll help you sign up! 

MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday 

of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking 

adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos 

los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme 

para más información. 


• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 

PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every 

Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of computer 

classes in English - please call for more information. 

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group 

going through Mango Languages, an online computer program. 

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join 

other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your 

leftover seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join 

us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com 

and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. 

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & 

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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 . 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, 

respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is 

a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the 

Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service 

to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your 

son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M. 

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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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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 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

2018 PECAN HARVEST FESTIVAL 

Sunday, November 18, 11 AM-6 PM 

The West Fort Bend Management District and the City of 

Richmond are proud to announce the 2018 Pecan Harvest 

Festival held in Historic Downtown Richmond. We are 

excited to present this annual event, which highlights 

the rich history of pecans in Fort Bend County while simultaneously 

showcasing the unique features of Historic 

Downtown Richmond. The festival’s beloved Kidz Zone 

will be nestled in historic Decker Park, while live music entertains all day from 

Wessendorff Park’s acoustically designed Gazebo. Festival attendees can stroll 

along the trails from Second St. around historic Morton Cemetery at edge of 

Wessendorff Park. An old-fashioned hayride will expose riders to the Historic 

District of Richmond, while the Festival features Artisan Vendors, a Farmer’s 

Market, a Beer & Wine Garden, a Baking Contest and a Classic Car Show. 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting the Pecan Education portion 

of the Richmond Pecan Harvest Festival, including interactive agricultural 

exhibits and the Fort Bend County Pecan Show. Attendees will 

find 40+ varieties of award winning pecans, submitted by many of the 

established pecan growers of Fort Bend County. The pecan education 

portion of the festival is graciously supported by a partnership with the 

Texas Pecan Growers Association and Fort Bend County Farm Bureau, 

cooperatively investing in agricultural education. 

The Pecan Harvest Festival is a family-friendly event, which uniquely 

introduces Richmond’s charm, as experienced by the more than 5000 

in attendance last year! Bring the entire family to our Third Annual 

Pecan Harvest Festival of Richmond, Texas for good old fashioned fun! 

For more information, contacts, applications and entry forms, go to 

www.pecan-harvest-festival-tx.com. 

December Events 

24TH ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR 

December 1, 2018 - The 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on 

December 1, 2018, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk 

Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top 

Texan vendors selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to 

Frostyfest for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be 

sold by the Knights of Columbus all day starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies 

Club will be having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction run by the Craft Club. 

All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School. For more 

information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009. 

9TH ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK” 

Saturday, December 8, 2018 10 AM-1 PM 

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 

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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-year-old 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. For more information, visit our 

website at http://katy.toastmastersclubs.org. 


PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB 

Need speaking skills? Improve your communication skills; lose your 

fears of public speaking; and learn skills that will help you be more successful 

in whatever path you’ve chosen in life. You are invited to visit the 

Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club every Thursday each month, at 11:45 

AM, at NACE, 15835 Park Ten Place, 77084; telephone 281-228-6287. 

For more information on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org. 

EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS 

Do you live in west Houston and work in downtown Houston? If you 

would like to improve your communication and leadership skills, please 

contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com for more information. We 

meet every Tuesday, at 7 AM and we’ve been serving the downtown 

area for 30 years! 

WEST HOUSTON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 

The West Houston Chapter of International Assoc. of Administrative 

Professionals (IAAP) usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each month 

at Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway 

(N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). Networking begins at 5:30 PM, dinner is 

served at 6:00 PM. Reservations are required. For additional info, please 

contact Caroline Champness CAP-OM at caroline.champness@bp.com 

or go to www.iaap-westhouston.org to visit our website. 

KATY BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP 

We are a Professional Business Owners Networking Group that meets 

the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at Rudy’s BBQ I10 and Mason from 

7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. For more information, please call Richard Luebeck 

832-646-2886 or email richard@redlionrealtygroup.com. 

ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK 

ABWA West Houston Network - Meets the second Thursday of each 

month, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corridor - I-10 Katy 

Freeway between Park Ten and Hwy 6. Visit our website at 

www.whenabwa.org for more info or to RSVP. 

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL 

BNI Katy meets every Thursday at 7:00 AM at Willowfork Country Club, 

21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. If you are interested in growing 

your business, please come to a meeting. Call Kitty Tennison, President, 

281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President, 954-729-3870 for more 

information. 

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL 

Business Network International, (BNI)/Cinco Ranch Group meets every 

Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at 

Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450. 

Please RSVP to Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston. 

com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. 

PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI 

The Parkway Business Partners chapter of BNI meets every Wednesday 

at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM 

until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation 

to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. 

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Group invites area business professionals to come join different 

business professionals for the InHouston/Katy - Premier Professional 

Networking Mixer. No cover charges. They meet the 2 nd Tuesday of each 

month, 4 - 7 PM at Texas Borders Bar & Grill, 20940 Katy Fwy. Suite H, Katy, 

Texas 77449. For information, call Newell Cheatheam 281-392-3034, newell. 

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WEST KATY NETWEAVERS 

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AM and end at 8:30 AM with some time provided for networking thereafter. 

Come with your business cards and be ready to provide a 30-second brief 

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FITNESS JOURNEY NETWORK 

Fitness Journey Network is a NEW group of Katy health and wellness professionals 

meeting the first Thursday of each month, at various locations 

in the Katy area. Membership is free. If you would like more information 

or would like to be a part of our group, please contact 

Karen Narum at 281-871-8920 or at fitnessjourney@live.com. 

KATY BAR ASSOCIATION 

Katy Bar Association, which is an Association of Attorneys who live or 

work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 11:30 AM on the fourth 

Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Anyone interested in 

attending, should contact Sarah Springer at sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com 

or 281-646-0644. Each monthly meeting offers continuing legal education 

credit. For more information, contact 

Sarah Springer who is the current President of the KBA. 

WELCOME WAGON CLUB KATY 

Welcome Wagon Club of Katy - Come join a nice group of ladies to enjoy 

luncheons, programs, bunco and other card games, movies and much more! 

Call Nancy 915-727-3910 or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com. 

KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES 

Katy Neighbor’s Coffees are open to all women who live in the Katy Area. 

It is to promote friendship in the neighborhood among old and new 

residents. Coffees are held once a month on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, 

at members’ homes. There are no officers of this club and membership 

is free to all. For more information, please contact 281-794-7759. 

FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member meetings 

the 2 nd Wednesday of every month at Parkway Fellowship, 27043 

FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406. Meet and Greet begins at 7:30 AM and 

meeting starts at 8 AM. For more information about the Fulshear Area 

Chamber of Commerce, visit the website at www.fulshearareachamber. 

com or contact Amy Norvell at 832-600-3321 or 

anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com. 

GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB 

Greater Katy Exchange Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 

6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15 

includes dinner and speaker (advance registration day before meeting). You can 

call or pay and RSVP at www.KatyExchangeClub.com. The Greater Katy Exchange 

Club is non-profit service organization of a group of men and women working 

together to make our community better place to live through programs of service 

in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and the Prevention of Child 

Abuse. Give back to your community by joining the Katy Exchange Club. Guest’s 

welcome. Advance reservations required by 12:00 PM day of meeting to Shivani 

Shah-Palaniappan 281-827-5795 or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622 or pay and 

reserve online at www.KatyExchangeClub.com. 

TEXAS COASTAL CATTLEWOMEN 

Texas Coastal Cattlewomen (TCCW), a chapter of Texas Cattlewomen, meets 

on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the 

Houston area. TCCW is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization whose purpose it 

is to promote beef by educating the public to its nutritional value and to the 

use of its many by-products in our daily lives. You do not need to be in the 

cattle business, but only need to want to promote beef. In addition, we award 

scholarships to applicants in the following counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Austin, 

Brazoria, Galveston, Colorado, Liberty, Waller and Wharton. If you are interested 

in becoming a member or desire more information, you may contact Dorothy 

at cattlegamma@aol.com or Sue at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987. 


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Life is too short so get out and enjoy it. Mix, mingle, socialize and 

network with singles ages 35+ or those that prefer to hang out with 

the over forty crowd. We have a variety of events each month such as; 

dinner & dancing, movies, girl’s night out, themed parties, picnics, 

weekend get-a-ways, recreational activities, daytrips and more. For 

more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks. 

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serve, with patriotic music, readings, letters and reflections. This 

concert is FREE to veterans and active duty military. 

A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS - Saturday, December 1, 2018 (7:30 PM) 

at Foundry United Methodist Church. There will be audience caroling 

and a special visit by Santa Claus! Pre-concert presentation will be at 

7 PM and a silent auction during intermission; a reception follows this 

concert. 

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This is a smaller venue, and tickets are expected to sell out. Don’t miss 

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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 


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 

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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 


7 ESSENTIAL BLACK FRIDAY 

SHOPPING TIPS 

Believe it or not, Black Friday is almost here. 

But before you make a single purchase, there 

are a few things we recommend you do. Remember, 

Black Friday was created by retailers 

to benefit retailers. But with our pointers 

below, you’ll be able to turn the tables and 

ensure you make the wisest buying decisions 

throughout the holiday season. 

Make a list, check it twice: One of the worst 

things you can do during the holidays is purchase 

items blindly without a shopping list. 

This is true whether you shop online or in-store. 

Shopping without a specific list causes you to 

spend more and purchase items that you may 

not necessarily need. By creating a shopping 

list with specific items, you avoid falling into 

the trap of buying unnecessary stuff. 

Embrace your inner Scrooge: So you’ve 

found what looks like the perfect deal and 

you’re ready to pull the trigger. Stop. Before 

you buy anything, there are two things you 

should always do. First, use a price-comparison 

engine such as Google Shopping, 

ShopSavvy or PriceGrabber to make sure 

you’re getting the best price on the item you 

want to buy. It pays to shop around; you’ll 

be surprised by how easy it is to find lower 

prices. After you’ve done your homework and 

ensured you’re not being overcharged, find 

out if there are any perks to purchasing from 

one store versus the other. Maybe you’re an 

Amazon Prime member and Amazon’s offering 

free next-day shipping. Or maybe you have a 

Best Buy rewards card that promises double 

points. Any opportunity to stack on additional 

savings - even if small - should not be missed. 

Start your shopping early: Black Friday is 

no longer a one-day event. As a matter of fact, 

the best sales aren’t even released on Black 

Friday, they’re actually unveiled throughout 

Thanksgiving week. So the earlier you start 

your shopping, the better your chances of finding 

the items you want on sale and in stock. 

In the past, we noticed some of the best deals 

were released on the morning of Thanksgiving 

Day. That’s not to say you should avoid Black 

Friday, but be aware that “Black Friday” is 

now a season that includes most of November 

and December. 

Be wary of doorbuster sales: Black Friday 

wouldn’t be the same without a head-turning 

doorbuster sale. However, these time-sensitive 

sales were designed to lure shoppers 

into stores in hopes of getting consumers to 

spend on other nonessentials. Oftentimes, a 

store will have a very limited number of doorbuster 

items in stock. Moreover, they’ll release 

them at odd hours in the morning. So unless 

you’re first in line, your chances of scoring a 

doorbuster deal are slim to none. 

Get social: Want to get a leg up on the latest 

Black Friday offerings? One of the best ways 

to see what’s coming down the pipes is by 

following your favorite retailers on social 

media. Facebook and Twitter tend to be the 

most active platforms for retailers, but don’t 

be surprised if stores start using Instagram to 

reveal secret coupon codes or early preview 

deals as well. 

Use one card: Data breaches are bound to 

happen - especially during the holidays - and 

the best way to safeguard yourself against any 

potential identity theft is to limit the number 

of credit cards you use during the holiday 

season. While you could make your purchases 

with cash only, there are many benefits to 

using a credit card, whether you’re earning 

cash-back rewards or using your card for the 

added protections it offers. 

Know your return policies: Retailers tend to 

tweak their return policies during the holidays. 

While some may extend them, others might 

restrict them or increase their restocking fees. 

Doorbuster and “final sale” products tend to 

have the strictest policies, so be sure you’re 

comfortable with a store’s policy before you 

buy anything. Also, be sure to ask for and save 

your receipts. You never know when you may 

need them. 

Source: www.tomsguide.com/us/black-fridayshopping-tips,news-26046.html 


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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. 

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. 

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 

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 


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Total Time: 50 minutes 

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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. 

This delicious recipe brought to you by 

Damn Delicious 

https://damndelicious.net/2018/09/30/cold 

-fighting-chicken-noodle-soup/ 

MEXICAN SOUP 

1 cup chopped onion 

1 cup chopped celery 

4 to 5 cups chicken broth 

1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes 

1 can stewed tomatoes 

2 to 3 cups diced chicken 

2½ lb. Velveeta cheese 

2 cups cooked rice 

salt & pepper 

1 Tbsp. garlic powder 

Chili pepper seasoning to taste (optional) 

SANTA FE SOUP 

2 lbs ground beef/ground turkey 

1 medium onion diced 

1 small can green 

2 cans shoepeg corn 

1 can kidney beans 

1 can pinto beans 

1 can black beans 

1 can rotel tomatoes 

1 can diced tomatoes 

2 pkg taco seasoning 

2 pkg ranch dressing 

2 cups water (Chicken Stock/Beef Stock) 

Saute onion and celery; combine 

with chicken broth, stewed 

tomatoes, and Ro-Tel tomatoes. 

Add diced chicken along with 

Velveeta cheese; stir well. Add 

cooked rice; season to taste with 

salt and pepper. Add remaining 

seasonings. Simmer for 45 minutes. 

Serve with corn bread. 

Brown ground beef with onion 

in pot to be used for soup. Drain 

grease. Empty all undrained 

cans of ingredients into the pot 

with the beef, add taco seasoning, 

ranch dressing and enough 

water to make a soup consistency. 

It is optional to add cilantro 

to taste at this point. allow to 

simmer approximately 30 minutes 

and serve with sour cream 

and cheese. 


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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! 


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 

present family comedy to the audience. Improv Performers from 

Station Theater closes out the night with games that involve the 

audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open mic 

throughout the year become eligible to participate in the Annual 

Comedy competition which is held in December. Prizes in the 

amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are given to the 4 winners. 

Two adult and two youth. Event is free and open to the public. 

Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting area 

during this event only. You can bring your own food and order 

from many of the surrounding food places. All ages. 


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