Cinco Ranch 1 December 2018

Cinco Ranch 

Community Area Newsletter 

Cinco Community 

Area Newsletter 

December 2018 

Important Numbers... 3 

Teenage Job Seekers... 5 

School News... 6 

What’s Happening in Katy... 8 

Houston Area Events... 12 

Libraries/Parks... 14 

Volunteer Opportunities/Support/Help... 18 

KID’S CHRISTMAS KORNER... 28 

Garden Tips... 30 

Recipes... 31 

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December 2018 | Cinco Ranch Community Area Newsletter

New Year's Eve Fireworks 

USE COMMON SENSE & BE CONSIDERATE! 

One of our traditional fireworks holidays is approaching. Please be considerate of your neighbors while enjoying the tradition of fireworks on New 

Years’ Eve. Don’t use people, cars or houses as targets for bottle rockets and roman candles. It would be tragic to cause injury or damage on this 

exciting holiday. 

Please consider the following: 

• Please don’t direct any fireworks at anything or anyone. 

• Please don’t shoot fireworks off before 9 AM or after 10 PM on any day, (except New Year’s Eve: try to finish by no later than 1 AM). 

• Avoid shooting fireworks that shoot up or fly through the air (especially in a dry season). 

• If a car comes down the street, get out of its way and do not light any fireworks while it is passing. 

• Don’t make the “fireworks holiday” turn into a month of fireworks. Often frightened pets must be taken inside while the fireworks are going off. 

MOST IMPORTANT: Clean up the mess! Sweep the streets and drives (don’t forget to pick up the items that accidentally went into your neighbor’s yard). 

If you have a problem with someone that is shooting off the fireworks, please call the your law enforcement’s office and ask for an officer to come by. 

CINCO RANCH AREA IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Medical) 911 

Non-emergency: 

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665 

Harris County Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000 

Katy I.S.D. Police Dept. 281-237-4000 

FIRE DEPARTMENT 

ESD 48 281-578-5967 

Ft. Bend ESD2 ( Willowfork Fire Dept) 281-395-0011 

Community Fire Dept. (S. of Willowfork) 281-498-1310 

West I-10 Fire Department 281-675-6000 

TRASH 

Republic Waste 713-726-7300 

Waste Corporation of America (WCA) 281-368-8397 

Best Trash, LLC 281-313-2378 

Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178 

WATER / SEWER 

ST Water & Sewer (Cinco MUD’S) 281-579-4500 

SI Environmental 832-490-1500 

INFRAMARK 281-398-8211 

Willowfork Drainage Dist. 713-703-8605 

www.WillowForkDrainageDistrict.com 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 281-395-4653 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289 

City of Katy 281-391-4800 

Center Point Energy 713-659-2111 

Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street Light Outages 713-207-2222 

or visit www.ceneterpointenergy.com/outage 

Entouch 281-225-1000 

Grande Communications 866-314-4880 

Consolidated Comm. (Phone) 281-753-1793 

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Post Office (77450) 281-829-5062 

Katy Post Office (77494) 281-574-1401 

Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000 

Harris County Vehicle Registration 281-368-2000 

Fort Bend Motor Vehicle Registration 281-238-1490 

Fort Bend Driver’s License Info 866-357-3639 

Harris County Driver’s License Info 281-391-4874 

Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512 

Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Texas Parks & Wildlife 281-842-8100 

Poison control 800-764-7661 

Dept. of Public Safety (Katy) 281-391-4874 

Voter Registration (Fort Bend) 281-341-8670 

Voter Registration (Harris) 713-635-4000 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560 

Creech Elementary 281-237-8850 

Exley Elementary 281-237-8400 

Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450 

Griffin Elementary 281-237-8700 

Kilpatrick Elementary 281-237-7600 

Williams Elementary 281-237-7200 

Beck Junior High 281-237-3300 

Beckendorff Junior High 281-237-8800 

Cinco Ranch Junior High 281-237-7300 

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000 

Tays Junior High School 281-234-2400 

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Tompkins High School 281-234-1000 

MEDICAL 

Memorial Hermann Katy 281-644-7000 

Houston Methodist St. Catherine 281-599-5700 

Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522 

Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000 

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Our annual Craft Vendor Fair is scheduled for Tuesday night, November 

27 th from 7-9 PM. Tables are available for vendors at $25(member price) 

and $50(nonmember price) and can be purchased on line at our website, 

www.cincoranchladiesclub.org. 

Our annual Christmas Fundraiser luncheon benefits CASA this year and 

is set for Friday, December 14 th , 11 AM-2 PM. Tickets are now available 

online at our website, www.cincoranchladiesclub.org. 

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The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)4 providing residents in 

Katy and surrounding cities with activities, both social and charitable. 

We designate charities each year as recipients for our fundraising events. 

We typically meet each month as an entire club at The Golf Club at 

Cinco Ranch at 7 PM to partake in themed events such as a Chili Cook Off, 

Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense 

Class, Favorite Things Exchange and Luau. 

We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each meet once a month on a small 

scale in residents homes, businesses, restaurants and walking trails. $40 

annual dues for all the social and charitable fun. 

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Sheriff’s Vacation Home Watch 

If you are going on holiday, vacation, a business trip or just going away 

for the weekend, please put your house on a vacation watch list. It only 

takes a few minutes to inform local police that you are away from home. 

For more information, visit the websites below. 

Fort Bend County Residents: www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index. 

aspx?page=815 

Harris County Residents: 

www.harriscountytx.gov/CmpDocuments/32/Forms/c5vacation_watch_ 

non_editable.pdf 

Make sure to cancel the watch when you return home. 

Postal Box Maintenance 

To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, 

please file a report with the Katy Post Office for your Zip Code area (77450 

- 281-647-0673; 77494 - 281-574-1401) or visit their website at www.usps. 

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Just one quart of motor oil can ruin the quality of 250,000 gallons of 

water. Decomposing leaves and grass clippings can cause large amounts 

of algae to grow which depletes the oxygen level in the water and can 

lead to fish kills. The blowing, sweeping or dumping of grass clippings 

and other pollutants down the storm drain is against Texas State Law 

punishable by a fine of $5,000 for each offense. 

PLEASE CALL 281-398-8211 TO REPORT OFFENDERS. 

Cinco Ranch Moms Club 

Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived in Cinco Ranch for 

years, consider getting involved and adding to your network of friends and 

families! Playgroups are organized by age and there are also pool playdates 

and group events open to all. To get involved, visit: https://sites.google.com/ 

site/cincoranchmomsclub or email: cincoranchmomsclub@gmail.com. 


Teenage Job Seekers 

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com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. 

& yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/ 

subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your 

email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still 

good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 

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

DISCLAIMER: Neither Cinco Ranch HOA 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 

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School News 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

December 21 st - Early Dismissal - End of Semester 

December 24 th - January 4 th - Winter Break - Holiday - Students and Staff 

January 7 th - Teacher Preparation Day 

January 8 th - First Day of Spring Semester 

Featured photo - CRHS Orchestra (see article) 

Katy Isd Announces Screening Deadline 

For Gifted & Talented Students 

Katy ISD students in grades 1-4 and 6-11 can be referred for screening 

for the 2019-2020 gifted and talented program. Parents must complete 

a Parent Checklist which can be obtained from the student’s school or 

from the Katy ISD website. 

The deadline for completing and returning the Parent Checklist is 

December 5, 2018. Checklists which are not returned by the deadline 

will not be screened for service for the 2019-2020 school year. The 

State of Texas requires that various types of measures be used to 

identify students for gifted programs which includes observations and 

standardized tests. The program for elementary students consists of a 

one-day pullout in the Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in 

gifted education. Secondary GT students are clustered and served in 

Pre AP and AP classes. Transfer students who were screened in Fall 2018 

must wait one full academic year before they can be rescreened. Parents 

may contact campus counselors, elementary Challenge teachers or G/T 

facilitators if they have additional questions. They can visit the Katy ISD 

GT and Advanced Academics webpage for more information. 

Katy ISD’S Partners In 

Education Kicks Off 17Th Annual 

Food For Families Campaign 

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education is inviting the community to support 

families in need this holiday season. Food for Families is an annual 

campaign that provides grocery gift cards to Katy ISD students and their 

families. Every Katy ISD campus identifies students in need of assistance 

and gift cards are given to those students before winter break. Last year, 

Food for Families helped 676 families. Since its inception in 2002, this 

initiative has raised over $190,000 helping over 4,000 families have a 

happier holiday. Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated. 

Those interested in helping a Katy ISD family in need this holiday season, 

should donate by December 7 th . Contributions are accepted online or via 

check, remitted to “Katy ISD Food for Families” and mailed to Partners 

in Education, Katy ISD ESC, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy 77494. Food 

for Families, a Katy ISD Partners in Education yearly initiative, unites 

our Katy ISD staff and community in holiday support for select students 

and their families. To learn more, visit Partners in Education under the 

“Community” tab at www.katyisd.org or contact Tammy Stringer, 281- 

396-2645, tammyrstringer@katyisd.org. 

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Cinco Ranch High School 

Orchestra Winter Concert 

Include this FREE Concert in your holiday plans! The Cinco Ranch High 

School Orchestra will be performing holiday music, including selections 

from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” such as Mendelson and Guaraldi’s 

lovely “Christmas Time is Here.’ The Winter Concert will take place 

Thursday December 13, 2018 at 7 PM at the Performing Arts Center 

(PAC) at 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of 

these talented students. Invite your friends and family! (Photo above) 

Tompkins Theatre Co. 

Presents 

“Once On This Island” 

Once On This Island is the universal tale of Ti Moune 

a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in 

the world and ready to risk it all for love. Guided 

by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a 

remarkable journey to reunite with the man who 

has captured her heart. The performance will be held at Tompkins High 

School Performing Arts Center, 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. 

Dates and Times: January 31 st & February 1 st at 7 PM 

February 2 nd at 2 PM & 7 PM 

Tickets: Students $12 and Adults $15. Reserved Seating tickets go on sale 

January 17 th at www.TompkinsTheatre.com. General Admission Seating 

tickets sold at the door prior to each performance. If you need assistance, 

you can email tompkinsboxoffice@gmail.com. 

Katy ISD Art Students Earn Over 

$20,000 County Fair Art Auction 

Twelve of the 20 pieces of artwork auctioned off at the Fort Bend County 

Fair Event were created by Katy Independent School District students, 

earning a cumulative total of over $20,000 this year. Seven Lakes High 

School student Flora Hu’s creation entitled A Cowboy’s Bestfriend won 

the Reserve Grand Champion recognition while four additional students 

were ranked the highest in Best of Class. “It is inspiring to see the hard 

work our Katy ISD students put into these masterpieces and ultimately 

it’s so rewarding to see their smiles when they are recognized,” said 

Assistant Director of Fine Arts Mitzi Jones. “Each piece has a stunning 

story attached to it which brings their art to life,” added Jones. Students 

with their art are featured on the next page. 


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What’s Happening Around Katy... 

24th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair 

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

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas 

77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top Texan vendors 

selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest 

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

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

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

Club. All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School. 

For more information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009. 

9Th Annual 

“A Merry Christmas Cookie Walk” 

Saturday, December 8, 2018 10 AM-1 PM 

Family Life Assembly of God, 24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494 

Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last 

minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies 

that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the 

best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information contact us at 

flagwomen@flag.church or call 281-392-0637. 

15th Annual Taylor High School 

Holiday Home Tours 

Tour Seven Elegant, magical homes all decked out for the holidays. Go to 

the Events page on www.thsprojectgrad.com for more information. Enjoy 

the spirit of the holidays by touring the beautifully decorated homes of 

James E. Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Taylor’s 

Class of 2019 Project Grad. 

Thursday, December 6 th , 5-9 PM 

Friday, December 7 th , 10 AM-2 PM and 5-9 PM 

Pre-sale tickets for the Holiday Home Tour can be purchased for $15 from 

Hauerland’s Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South Mason Road or the 

Senior office of James E. Taylor High School (20700 Kingsland Blvd.). 

Tickets will be $20 at the door. Taylor’s Project Grad provides the senior 

class a safe year-end celebration with friends and teachers. 

Please join us for 

‘Dinner with Patton’ 

If you’ve ever wanted to meet General George Patton, here’s your chance! 

OK, yes. He is long deceased, but world famous re-enactor Denny Hair does 

a fine impersonation. He will be in full regalia for “Dinner with Patton,” 

which is being hosted by the Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air 

Force. The event, which is set for 6-10 PM on Friday, December 7 th , is the 

first fundraiser for a new museum hangar. The location is Hangar B5 at 

the West Houston Airport (18000 Groschke Rd.). 

Hair will recite speeches inspired by General Patton and will answer 

questions from the audience about Patton’s life and career. Period music 

will be provided by local artist Maria Thorne. The evening will have a 

3-course holiday themed dinner and there will be a cash bar with beer 

and wine. Tickets start at $100; for more information, please visit www. 

houstonwing.org. 

Willowfork Fire Department 

“Toys For Tots” 

Willowfork Fire Department is again teaming with the United States 

Marine Corps to sponsor the “Toys for Tots” Drive in the Katy area. This 

is the thirteenth year the Department has participated in this event and, 

thanks to the caring and generous people in the Department’s service 

area, it has been an incredible success. Willowfork Fire Department is 

only able to accept donations of new and unwrapped toys in original 

packaging for infants through high school ages or checks made out to 

Toys for Tots. Donations may be brought to all Willowfork locations, 

Station 1 at 24655 Westheimer Parkway, Station 2 at 26950 Cinco Ranch 

Blvd or Station 3 at 2700 Spring Green Blvd. in Katy. Groups that collect a 

large number of toys can arrange for pick up by contacting Beth Robinson 

at 281-395-0011 Extension 121 or beth.robinson@willowforkfire.com. 

The the toy drive runs through December 14 th . Toys can be dropped off 

at either Station anytime between the hours of 10 AM and 7 PM. 

Houston Repertoire Ballet’s 20Th 

Annual Performance Of The Holiday 

Classic The Nutcracker 

Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional 

ballet company, celebrates its 23 rd season, beginning with its 20 th annual 

performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring professional guest artists 

Elizabeth Keller as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Andrew Taft as the Cavalier and 

Joe Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer, with the Cypress Philharmonic directed 

by Glynnes Lanthier. Performances will be held on Friday, December 7 th 

at 7 PM - abbreviated Arts & Education performance perfect for young 

children with ticket prices just $12; Saturday, December 8 th at 2 PM & 

7 PM and Sunday, December 9 th at 1 PM & 4:30 PM at the Tomball High 

School Theatre, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. For ticket 

information, call 281-940-HRB1 (4721) or visit www.hrbdance.org. 

Tickets are $18 for students/seniors and $23 for adults. 

A.D Players at the George Theater 

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY-November 30 th -December 

23 rd 

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

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CONSENTING BODIES: January 9-13, 2018 - Days and Times TBA 

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: November 11-Devember 16, 2018 

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Houston Choral Society 

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

Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Rd., Houston, TX 77065. 

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. 

HANDEL’S MESSIAH - Friday, December 21, 2018 (7:30 PM) at Tallowood 

Baptist Church Chapel, 555 Tallowood Rd, Houston, TX 77024. This is 

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

opportunity to experience this dramatic oratorio as a part of your 

Christmas tradition. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the HCS website 

at www.houstonchoral.org or call 832-478-6986. 

Festival of Lights 

The Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fulshear 

presents Fulshear Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 1, 2018 

in Downtown Fulshear from 5 PM to 9 PM. This year’s Festival of Lights 

Christmas event will include Santa, Live Music by Jus Coz, a Live Nativity, 

Frozen sisters along with a snowy Children’s activity area with a synthetic 

Ice Skating Rink, Vendor Booths and a Parade all ending with a Fireworks 

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The event will commence at 5 PM with the official lighting of the City 

Christmas Tree, announcements and a parade float contest. Event and 

Parade entry is free. Vendors and stores will be set up with food, crafts, 

clothing and jewelry so you can get some holiday shopping done! 

Santa will arrive during the parade and will visit the children’s area to 

hear what everyone wants for Christmas! 

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Church 

Events 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 

Messiah Singalong 

Sunday, December 2, 2018, 7 PM 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 

20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450 • stpkaty.org 

What is Christmas without Handel’s Messiah? The Chancel Choir of St. 

Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy invites you to their annual 

Messiah Singalong in the Sanctuary. Please come to sing or just to listen 

to this beautiful music. There will be soloists and a full orchestra. There is 

no charge. Copies of the sheet music will be available for loan or for sale. 

Reception to follow. 

Community Fun Fridays - Jingle Jam 

Friday, December 14, 2018, 6:30-8:30 pm 

The Fellowship - 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 77450 

www.thefellowship.org/resources/events/community-fun-fridays 

Bring your family and friends for this FREE holiday gathering - Jingle Jam: 

A Sensible Christmas! The pre-party starts at 6:10 PM with the Jingle Jam 

show beginning at 6:30 PM. Lots of activities after the show - photos 

booths, cookies, hot chocolate, games, crafts and even Santa! Free event 

- but please preregister. Come ring in the holidays with Jingle Jam! 

Christmas Eve Worship 

At Living Stones 

Living Stones Church invites community members to join in celebrating 

the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 th at 5 PM, 

at Tays Junior High, 26721 Hawk’s Prairie Blvd. in Katy. The familyfriendly, 

music-filled service features familiar carols and other Christmas 

favorites, as well as a special message from Pastor Scott Rawlings. A 

nursery is available for children up to 2 years of age, while pre-school 

children and older will have worship seat activities and a snack. 

The service concludes with Silent Night and the lighting of luminaries for 

a truly inspirational celebration of the most special gift ever given, the 

gift of Jesus. For additional information, visit LivingStones.org. 

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Katy First Umc Christmas Services 

5601 Fifth Street, Katy Texas 77493 

Katyfirst.org 

December 23 rd : Contemporary Service at 6 PM. 

On December 24 th : 

Children’s Service 4 PM 

Candlelight Service 6 PM 

Candlelight/Communion 8 PM 

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church 

Christmas Services 

1351 S. Mason Road - 281-579-1080 

cornerstonekaty.org 

On Christmas Eve there will be a Candlelight Service at 6 PM (in Memorial 

Parkway). 

River Bend Baptist Church 

Christmas Services 

27600 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441 

281-346-2279 

RiverBendBC.org 

Celebrate Light: December 20 th -23 rd : 6:30-7:30 PM 

Christmas Eve Services: 4:30 & 6 PM 

Living Word Lutheran Church 

3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy 77450 - 281-392-2300 

www.livingwordkaty.org 

“BEHOLD, A SAVIOR!” Sunday, December 9 th 

“Behold, a Savior!” is a portrait of a promise and a portrait of the 

fulfillment of that promise. Throughout this musical, Jay Rouse and Rose 

Aspinall skillfully weave scripture and dramatic first-hand accounts of the 

birth of Jesus into beloved carols and original songs. Each monologue 

and song will take you on a journey from the longing of Zechariah, the 

joy and acceptance of Mary and the courage of Joseph to the accounts 

of the shepherds and wise men. . Let us inspire and prepare you for the 

celebration of the birth of our Lord with both familiar Christmas carols 

and newly-composed pieces at 8, 9:15 and 11 AM in the church sanctuary. 

The musical presentation will feature the Living Word Choir accompanied 

by a chamber orchestra. 

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP 

Living Word would like to invite the community to join them this 

Christmas to celebrate the birth of Christ. A Pre-Christmas Vespers 

service will be held on December 21 st at 7 PM for families that will not 

be in town for Christmas Eve. The service will include familiar Christmas 

hymns, readings, communion and special music of the season in a liveunplugged 

setting. The service will conclude with a candle lighting. 

On Christmas Eve at 1 PM, there will be a Jazz Christmas Eve afternoon 

vespers. The service will feature a jazz sextet playing unique arrangements 

for the season, congregational Christmas carols and a special Christmas 

jazz communion. A festive candle lit atmosphere will prepare one and all 

for this joyous season! At 3 PM, children ages 2 years through 3 rd grade 

(and their families) are invited to an Interactive Christmas Eve worship 

service. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of 

Christmas. A Contemporary Christmas Eve worship service featuring 

contemporary music will be held at 5 PM. Candlelight Christmas Eve 

Worship services featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a 

brass ensemble will be held at 7 and 11 PM. 

Katy Christian Women’s Connection 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible 

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. 

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are 

held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started 

in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call 

Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. 

For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy at 

Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 


Katy Women’s Aglow 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth 

Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and 

to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special 

events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View 

our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, 

special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com. 

Hope Impacts Bible studies 

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

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the 

first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion 

Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite childcare 

provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, Maximum 10. 

Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina. 

Trinity Baptist Church 

Senior Adult News 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the 

fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner 

of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy. 

org or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

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. 

KEEP YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY 

WITH HOUSTON METHODIST 

PRIMARY CARE 

Our primary care doctors make your family 

their top priority. 

We provide personalized care for your whole family, including 

physicals, immunizations and preventive care. 

Many of our practices: 

• Provide online scheduling 

• Offer same-day appointments 

• Are conveniently located close to work or home 

• Accept most major insurance plans 

houstonmethodist.org/pcg 

713.394.6638 

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. 

Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church 

Friday Night Bingo 

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and 

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can 

play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. 

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range 

from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors 

open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, 

Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein 

Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery 

Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 

3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 


Houston Area Events 

HOUSTON MARGARITA FESTIVAL - December 9 th , 12 Noon-10 PM, Water Works Park, 

105 Sabine, Houston, TX 77007, admission: $15-$90. Now in its 6 th year, Houston Margarita 

Festival returns with margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like never before! Some of 

Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping the festival with some of the 

most superior tasting margaritas in the market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the menu, the 

list is extensive. 

TOMBALL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVAL - December 7-9, 2018, 200 Market St., 

Tomball, TX 77375, admission free. Friday 6-10 PM, Saturday 10 AM-10 PM, Sunday 10 AM-6 

PM. We will have over 200 vendors, live music, entertainment, food and drinks for the family. 

We have a petting zoo, carnival and pony rides. Admission, Parking and Shuttle are free. 

SNOWFEST FESTIVAL - Friday, December 7, 2018, 5:30-9 PM, City Hall Complex, 1522 

Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77459. Admission is free. Pre-festival entertainment will 

kick off the event and will follow with the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks! Guests are 

invited to enjoy the array of event activities including the 3-lane snow hill & photos with 

Santa! 

SNOWFEST PARADE - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9 AM, Cartwright Rd., Missouri City, 

TX 77459. Admission is free. Join us for the 35 th annual Snowfest Parade! The two mile 

long procession will feature floats decorated in holiday themes and various organizations 

on foot! The parade will begin at the Public Safety Headquarters located on the corner of 

Cartwright Road and Murphy Road. Roads will close at 7:30 AM surrounding parade route. 

Community organizations that would like to participate in the Snowfest Parade are invited 

to contact Kyle Frye at kfrye@missouricitytx.gov. 

10TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD BUILD OFF - Saturday December 8, 2018, 10 AM-4:30 PM, 

Hermann Square, 900 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002. Open to the public and free for 

spectators. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. 

More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ 

construction zone and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public! 

Team registration for the 2018 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, 

students and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. 

For more info or to registar, aiahouston.org/v/site-home/Gingerbread-Build-Off/39. 

57 TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE - December 8, 2018, 6 PM, Kemah 

Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah, TX 77565. Admission free. Every year over 100 festively 

decorated boats of all sizes parade around Clear Lake and through the Clear Lake Channel 

in front of the Kemah Boardwalk. 

THE HERITAGE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR - December 8, 2018, 5-9 PM, 

The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10. The Heritage 

Society’s annual holiday tradition, the Candlelight Tour, will feature decorated buildings, 

historic characters relating stories of the past, carolers, Houston Boychoir in St. John Church, 

Santa Claus and his Workshop, family entertainment and holiday fare at the Candlelight Café. 

GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK PRESENTS CAMPFIRE CHRISTMAS - December 8 

and 15, 2018, 6 PM, George Ranch Historic Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd., Richmond , TX 77469. 

Reservations are required (www.georgeranch.org/event-calendar/campfire-christmasdecember-8-15/). 

Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for children, seniors and groups of 10 or 

more. This event is recommended for adults and children age 8 and up. Journey back into 

time to Christmases past with this one-of-a-kind immersive holiday experience. Guests will 

start the evening with a merry greeting at the Visitor Center and hot chocolate and coffee 

to warm their souls. Then, enjoy a classic holiday meal featuring scrumptious recipes from 

Christmases gone by. After dinner, take a turn on the dance floor. Finally, hop on the timetraveling 

tram for a journey. 

THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN AT VICTORY CAMP - December 1 st , December 7 th -8 th , December 

13 th -15 th and December 17 th -23 rd , 1407 Victory Ln., Alvin, TX 77511. Weekdays 6:30-9:30 

PM, Fridays & Saturdays 6-10 PM. Buy Tickets Online for $8 at www.thechristmastrain.org. 

Tickets at the door $10. Kids 2 and under are free. The Christmas Train is a unique holiday 

experience, unlike anything else in Houston! An old-fashioned train ride through Christmas 

Scenery and over 300,000 lights. 

DISCOVERY GREEN PRESENTS FROSTIVAL AND THE ICE - Daily in December (see website 

www.discoverygreen.com/ice for times), Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 

77010. Tickets are $4-$18. The ICE is the largest outdoor ice skating surface in the Southwest. 

Discovery Green uses water from Kinder Lake to freeze the ice and all equipment runs on 

Green Mountain Energy’s renewable energy, ensuring The ICE is environmentally friendly 

and sustainable. 

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LIGHTS, SNOW AND UGLY SWEATERS - Through January 6, 2019, 

Tuesday-Sunday, Children’s Museum Of Houston, 1500 Binz Street, 

Houston, TX 77004. Admission: $0-$12. When the holiday season 

rolls around, fire places light up, heaters turn on and the pumpkin 

spice craze returns, ‘tis the season to be jolly! The Children’s Museum 

of Houston invites you to unwrap the holiday magic, spread the joy 

and bring your friends to the Museum’s “Lights, Snow and Ugly 

Sweaters!” winter wonderland that has no end. Find a whole new 

reason for the season, come chase the Museum’s colorful lights and 

dashing colors and bring your loved ones for a warm and toasty 

escape from the past, into a bright, shimmering, shiny future. 

ZOO LIGHTS - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, 

Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Closed 

on December 24-25, 2018. The Houston Zoo is transformed into a 

winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its 

seventh year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. 

Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo 

grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season - including 

more than two million lights! Fifteen miles of earth-friendly LED 

lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to 

light your way. 

MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 2019, 

5-11 PM, Gulf Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX 

77568. Admission $13-$22 online at https://magicalwinterlights. 

com/general-info/. The 2018 festival will feature eight fascinating 

themed sections including The Kingdom, The Village, The Dino, The 

East, Houston, The Globe and the festival’s newest sections: The Ice 

and The Sea. The 52-day festival will also include a Holiday Market 

Square where guests will have a chance to explore the festival 

food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo 

opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. 

There will be nightly acrobatic performances included in admission, 

authentic arts and crafts created by skilled Chinese artisans (dates 

TBD), amusement rides and games and an expanded dinosaur 

exhibit complete with dinosaur rides. 

ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 

2019, 10 AM-11PM, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd., Galveston, 

TX 77554. For tickets cost and purchase www.moodygardens. 

com/holiday_season. This year’s ICE LAND theme takes guests 

on a journey from the North to South poles. The CAA Ruijing Ice 

Carving Team will even create a giant ice slide that will take guests 

on a glacial journey. Guests will encounter polar bears, penguins, 

humpback whales, snowy owls, walruses and of course, reindeer - 

all hand-carved out of two million pounds of ice inside a 28,000 sq. 

ft. insulated tent structure chilled and maintained at nine degrees. 

Shiver’s Ice Bar also returns to ICE LAND this year as guests enjoy 

ultra-cool holiday spirits as they enter this bar made completely of 

ice creatively transformed into an igloo this year to fit the Pole-to- 

Pole theme. 

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT BAYOU BEND - December 14, 

2018-January 5, 2019, Wednesday-Sunday, 5:30 PM, Bayou Bend 

Collection And Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007. 

Child Admission $10. Discover an immersive Christmas experience 

at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge 

brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights 

and activities for all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun, 

holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live 

actors, theatrical effects and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots 

more to see and do, too. 

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (abridged) - Through 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 quickwitted 

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. 

SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS - December 9 th , 2-4 PM, Jesse H. Jones 

Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338, admission is FREE. 

Beat the heat and join this musical group that is celebrating over 30 

years of concerts! Sing along, bring your own instrument, dance or 

just have fun. Join us as the Second Sunday Pickers entertain with 

acoustic music, including country-and-western, bluegrass, folk, 

gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors of all ages are welcome. 

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! 

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. 

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. 


Libraries 

& 

Park Events 

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) 

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 

Cinco Ranch Branch Library 

(Ft. Bend Co. Lib.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 

10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend. 

lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and 

find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 

281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

December 22 nd -25 th : Christmas 

December 31 st : Closing at 5 PM 

January 1 st : New Year’s 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, December 1 st , 10:30 AM-4 PM, 

Meeting Room. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays 

with music, refreshments, crafts and a family holiday movie during this 

festive open-house event. Materials and refreshments are made possible 

through the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library. 

10:30-11:30 AM: “DIY Recycled-Book Crafts for the Holidays.” Learn how 

to recycle old books into creative works of art! 

11:30 AM-12 Noon: Light refreshments will be available in the Multipurpose 

Room. 

12:30-4 PM: Family Holiday Movie. In this 1994 family comedy, Tim Allen 

plays a divorced advertising executive who inadvertently becomes the 

real St. Nick when he puts on the Santa suit of the man who fell off his 

roof. This movie is rated PG. 

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Libraries 

• SOCIAL SECURITY 101 - Monday, December 10 th , 6:30-8 PM, Meeting 

Room. Andrew Hardwick, Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist for 

the Social Security Administration, will provide an overview of Social 

Security and the Medicare program. 

• A BIRTHDAY TEA FEATURING BRITISH REGENCY-ERA FASHIONS 

- Saturday, December 15 th , 10:30 AM-12 Noon, Meeting Room. In 

celebration of Regency-era author Jane Austen’s birthday in December, 

Eide and Timothy Guerinot, members of the Houston Area Regency 

Society, will talk about how changes in clothing design related to the 

political and social aspects of the Regency era in which Jane Austen 

lived and wrote. Examples of clothing styles from the early 1800s will 

be available for viewing and discussion. Refreshments for the event are 

provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch 

Branch library. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in the 

Computer Lab. Reservations are required. Call the library for info. 

EVENTS 

• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, December 5 th , 

12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is the 2018 

“Gulf Coast Reads” selection, Bluebird, Bluebird, written by Attica Locke. 

Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, December 20 th , beginning 

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Ghostland: An 

American History in Haunted Places, written by Colin Dickey. 

• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, December 1 st , 10:30 AM-2:30 

PM, Conference Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners 

to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited to practice 

their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free 

environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this come-andgo 

activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide tips and 

assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but players 

are welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• CRAFT CLUB @ CINCO RANCH - 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays of every month, 

10 AM-12 Noon, Multi-purpose Room. People of all experience levels 

- from beginners to advanced - who enjoy any type of crafting are 

invited to attend this new monthly drop-in event to get other crafters’ 

perspectives, critiques and suggestions. Chat and network with other 


crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and 

much more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own 

crafting supplies. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines 

and websites on various crafts will be available. Not meeting due to 

holiday on December 25 th . 

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Friday, December 14 th , 1-2 PM; 

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for 

individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their 

English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” 

provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a 

relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing 

their English skills. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, December 5 th , 4-5 

PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at the 

library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while helping 

to shape the future of library services for teens! 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, December 12 th , 4-5 PM, 

Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet 

with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively 

discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. 

Those attending are invited to talk about the book Tiger’s Curse, written 

by Colleen Houck. 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at 

these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant 

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, 

from age 1 month to 12 months. Mother Goose Time will NOT take 

place on December 25 th , the library will be closed for the holiday. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. 

Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. Stories 

& Play will NOT take place on December 25 th , the library will be closed 

for the holiday. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older 

babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler Time will NOT take place on 

December 26 th and 27 th . 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, 

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story 

Time will NOT take place on December 26 th . 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening 

option for the activities presented during the daytime. All ages welcome. 

Pajama Night Story Time will NOT take place December 25 th , the library 

will be closed for the holiday. 

• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - is 

a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. Kinder Korner will NOT take place on December 26 th . 

• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies 

and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

SPECIAL EVENT - YOUTH SERVICES 

• Family Movie Day - 1:30 PM, Meeting Room: 

Friday, December 21 st : Movie-goers will be treated to an animated family 

film starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the whole Jim Henson crew. 

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the famous puppet troupe characters in this fun-filled, musical event, 

based on a classic Charles Dickens tale. This movie is rated G. 

Thursday, December 27 th : Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved 

fairy tale, The Snow Queen, this award-winning animated adventure 

film takes place in the kingdom of Arendelle, which has been cast into 

eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen, Elsa. The queen’s sprightly 

sister, Anna, teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff 

and his trusty reindeer, Sven, on an epic journey to break the icy spell. 

Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious 

snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to 

save the kingdom. This film is rated PG. 

Friday, December 28 th : This animated feature stars Steve Carell as Gru, 

an evil villain who is determined to steal the moon. His wicked plans 

are thwarted, however, when he encounters the immense will of three 

orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has 

seen - a potential dad. This movie is rated PG. 

• CRAFT CARNIVAL - Monday, December 31 st , 1:30-3 PM, Meeting 

Room. Families with kids of all ages will enjoy a variety of arts-and-crafts 

activities at the come-and-go event. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 

the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public 

Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library 

(Ft. Bend Co. Lib.) 

8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-633-4675 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 

10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website: 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. 

To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend. 

lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton 

Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling 

the library at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

December 22 nd -25 th : Christmas 

December 31 st : Closing at 5 PM 

January 1 st : New Year’s 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINTER BOOK SALE - Saturday, December 

1 st , 9 AM to 12 Noon; Annex, next door to the library. Discover great 

bargains on gently-used adult and children’s books, magazines, DVDs 

and videos, all at prices that are hard to beat. Prices range from 25¢ for 

paperback books up to $5 for select hardback books. 

• CROCHET WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS - Saturday, December 8 th , 

9 AM to 12 Noon, Meeting Room. In this hands-on adult craft class for 

individuals aged 16 and above, library staff member Marie Picon will 

describe essential tools, materials and techniques used for crocheting. 

Learn about the different yarns that can be used for varying effects and 

how crochet hooks differ from other types of needlework tools. Those 

attending the program will master multiple stitches, practice crocheting 

in the round and receive ideas for using their new skills in simple projects. 

Materials for the class will be provided thanks to the generous support 

of the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. No 

previous crochet experience is necessary. Reservations are required. 

• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Will resume in January. 

• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Will resume in January. 

Young Adult Programs Teens Grades 9-12 

• YA: STITCH STUDIO FOR TEENS - Wednesday, December 5 th , 4 

PM, Meeting Room. Teens in grades 9 through 12 will learn different 

embroidery stitches and make a frame-worthy work of art. All supplies 

for this workshop will be provided thanks to the generous support of the 

Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. 

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM 

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities, 

stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. This 

activity will NOT take place on December 18 th and 25 th . 

• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents 

stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. This 

activity will NOT take place on December 19 th and 26 th . 

• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM - Crafts, movies, 

stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. The program on 

December 13 th will be “Candy-Cane Deer Ornaments.” Materials will be 

provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts 

Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. 

For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the 

library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

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Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. 

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MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

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

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

together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se 

reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para más información. 

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM. 

The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every 

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

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

computer classes in English - please call for more information. 

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

going through Mango Languages, an online computer program. 

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

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

seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

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

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

com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. 

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

is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach 

someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club! 

CHILDREN 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time 

Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime 

Peckham Park Activities 

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net 

Priority is given to harris county residents & those who live within the city 

limits of Katy. 

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are 

posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions, 

please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592. 

FITNESS ROOM CLASSES & ACTIVITIES 

PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:45 AM-11:45 AM. 

YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays & 

Wednesdays, 5 PM-6 PM. 

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting 

at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday starting 

at 10 AM) and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 

10 AM). 

SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM. 

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your 

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full 

size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The 

machines are closed during class times. 

POOL CLASSES & ACTIVITIES 

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular 

workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM. 

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on 

the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday 

5:45 PM-6:45 PM. 

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, 

muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, 

Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM. 

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming 

at this time. Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 PM-5:30 PM, Tuesdays & 

Thursdays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM. 

Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents 

& those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call 

the day of the Recreational Time. 

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up) 

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 - Fridays 4 PM-4:45 PM, Saturdays and 

Sundays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve 

a lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties 

may call the day of. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or 

come in to get schedule for lessons. 


Volunteer 

Texas Children’s Hospital 

West Campus (Katy) 

We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once 

a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different 

assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday - 

Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you 

are interested at 832-227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ 

ways-to-give/volunteer/. 

Volunteers Needed At 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. 

Whether you are interested in working volunteering at our reception desk, 

in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for you. For 

more information, please contact the Volunteer Office at 281-644-7581. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

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Love Animals? Looking for a rewarding opportunity? Get involved in one 

of TWRC’s many volunteer opportunities to help Texas wildlife. Volunteers 

at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. We offer 

several ways to help including our Animal Care Program, Education 

and Outreach, working in our main enter and we can even help you 

become an independent Texas Wildlife Rehabilitator! Please Go To www. 

twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer for more information. 

Pregnancy Help Center Seeks 

New Volunteers 

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West 

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy 

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion 

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating 

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation 

room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire 

through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer 

Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a 

non-profit faith based organization. 

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SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic 

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Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted 

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, 

emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on 

horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers 

helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater 

Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, 

more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many 

of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events 

such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. 

Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and 

annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at 

the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition 

at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding 

creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers 


Opportunities 

are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor 

and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to 

fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one of our arenas 

and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353- 

6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308. 

Volunteers Needed At 

Autumn Grove Cottage 

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is 

an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia 

related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our 

Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with 

just 16 Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like 

atmosphere then call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or 

visit our website www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our 

philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for 

them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and 

attend a brief training session. 

If you or someone you know is ready to 

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Become A Sunrise Volunteer 

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through 

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281- 

240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise 

Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., 

Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website 

at www.sunriseseniorliving.com. 

Volunteer Katy 

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community 

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference 

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281- 

222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230. 

Clothed By Faith 

We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see 

our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email 

yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 

in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently 

used clothing to those in need. 

Houston Children’s Charity 

Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If 

you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no 

further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization 

dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused 

and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of 

our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the 

rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance 

unanswered. Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a 

great cause? We are always in need of volunteers to help throughout the 

year. This is a great way for school age kids to get in community service 

hours. Do you have gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? 

At Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of 

the items donated will be given to children - not sold at a retail store. 

Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our website www. 

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Standup For Kids 

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an 

all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and 

homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search 

the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and 

street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids 

die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent 

statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given 

time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S. StandUp 

For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, 

clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth 

of Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food or 

clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me at HeatherE@ 

standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you 

can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single 

greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and 

real support. We must convince them that we care, we want them back 

and we want to help them get off the streets. 

Adopt A US Soldier 

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and 

donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom 

that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians 

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate 

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United 

States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer 

workforce located across the United States. After a supporter asked a 

soldier what they needed, his response was as follows: “No requests, 

just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III - When registering for 

Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing letters and 

sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier may 

need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful 

to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to 

show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If 

interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register. 

Spanish Meadows Volunteer 

Opportunity 

In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have 

a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love 

to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents. 

Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 

bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding 

communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 

77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin 

at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit 

our website at www.spanish-meadows.com. 

Volunteer Opportunities at 

Houston Aphasia Recovery Center 

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking 

for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark 

Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the 

Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our 

volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more 

information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about 

HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org. 

Katy Christian Ministries 

Needs Volunteers 

Coffee Talk! Katy Christian Ministries volunteer information and 

orientation. Come join us the first Saturday of each month, 10 AM 

at 5504 First Street, Katy, TX to learn about KCM, how we serve the 

community and how you can get plugged in to volunteer! There are many 


types of positions available and something for everyone! Whether you 

have availability weekly or one time for a special project, just come by! 

No commitments required to just come and learn about KCM and see all 

the ways we serve your community. RSVP at www.ktcm.org/volunteer. 

HealthBridge Volunteering 

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, 

located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. 

Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as 

they transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team 

with direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) 

and indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative 

tasks). Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@ 

nhsltd.com for more information. 

Volunteers Wanted At Buckner 

Hospice Of Houston 

Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many 

different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. 

Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of 

hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281- 

493-6800 or 713-918-9320 for more information. 

The Thomas A. Glazier Senior 

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Opportunities Available 

STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located 

at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes 

available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging 

from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo 

editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get 

free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now 

at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris 

County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack. 

Katy Quilters 

Needs Help For Charities 

Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small 

blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small 

blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the 

families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around 

our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we 

need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to 

help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Vantage Hospice 

Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes 

a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer 

team takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best 

quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social 

interaction, companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, 

sometimes we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If 

interested, contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com. 

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The year-long course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by 

the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at 

Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by 

local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that 

help change lives with hands-on community service? Contact info@ 

ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org. 

Literacy Advance Of Houston 

Is Looking For Volunteers 

Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a 

few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your 

community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% 

volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help! 

We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write 

and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring 

people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love 

to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49, 

thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but 

not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have 

locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as 

well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, 

at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16. 

Give Back & Mentor A Local Juvenile 

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth 

in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County 

Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a 

listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for 

someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years 

of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please visit our 

website at www.fbpfy.org for more information. 

Give A Senior The Gift Of Mobility! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting 

seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering, 

visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. 

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Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 

65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time 

commitment is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you 

want to drive. Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker 

Cypress, north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at 

the Grand Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity 

to help seniors retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers 

tell us the day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if 

they wait for the senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be 

between 21 years of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, 

pass a background check and show proof of insurance coverage (state 

minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver 

application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates 

under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service 

provider for seniors and non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

At Christ Clinic Katy 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to 

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris 

Counties. Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty 

provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals 

looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ 

Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281- 

574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www. 

christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming volunteer orientation. 

Interpreters Needed 

Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494, provides 

quality medical care to the uninsured. We need bilingual volunteers 

to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and 

English-speaking staff by providing skilled language interpretation 

services. Volunteers will serve as Interpreters for doctors, nurses and 

other health professionals. The clinic is also in need of Medical Providers 

(MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) Registered Nurses, Medical 

Assistants and medical students looking to gain experience in a charity 

medical clinic setting. To volunteer, please call Michael Peterson at 

832-913-8476 or via email at michael@christclinickaty.org. Visit www. 

christclinickaty.org to complete a volunteer form. 


Medical Clinic 

at the Ranch 

Join us at Katy First UMC for 

Christmas Eve 

Vijaya Dwibhashi, MD 

Madhavi Prasad, MD 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes through 

increased participation and active engagement 

of patients in their health care. 

• Doctors are board-certified in internal medicine 

• Primary Care Clinic for adults 18+ 

• In-house labs and many other services 

• Accept most insurance plans 

To schedule an appointment call: 281.394.0093 

9555 Spring Green Blvd, Ste H | Katy, TX 77494 

www.medicalclinicattheranch.com 

December 23 

Contemporary Service 6PM 

December 24 

Children's Service 4PM 

Candlelight Service 6PM 

Candlelight/Communion 8PM 

Katyfirst.org - 5601 Fifth Street - 77493 

Kare Hosted Political Forum 

Karen Thornton, Andrea Duhon, May Dell Jenks, Earlene Hopkins, John Zerwas, Mike Schofield, Marsha Smith, Valeree Swanson, Mike Collier, Rita Lucido, 

John “Hawk” Hawkins, Meghan Scoggins, Gina Calanni, Dorsey Reese. Photo: Courtesy of Sue Perez 

On October 10 th , Katy Area Retired Educators (K.A.R.E.) held its monthly meeting and hosted a Political Forum. K.A.R.E. members had an opportunity 

to hear from candidates, who represent the areas where most members live, for Lieutenant Governor, Senate District 17, House District 28 and House 

District 132. 

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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Support & 

Katy Christian Ministries 

Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault 

The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). 

NON-EMERGENCY # 281-391-5262. 

The KCM Sexual Assault Center is run by a staff of three permanent employees 

and a dedicated group of volunteers who manage many vital functions. The 

Center offers many volunteer opportunities for interested persons, including 

clerical, crisis hotline and direct contact jobs such as sexual assault survivor 

advocacy. All volunteers must obtain training offered by the Center. 

Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry provides: 

• Three day nutritionally balanced supplement of non-perishable food 

twice monthly 

• Hygiene items once a month 

• Birthday bags to our children for their special day 

• Fresh produce from yard gardeners & local farmers 

FOOD FAIRS 

KCM Community Food Fairs offer FREE PRODUCE to anyone who needs 

it. Last Saturday of each month at Powerhouse Church Katy, 1818 

Katyland Drive, Katy, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM. Katy Christian Ministries and 

Powerhouse Church have partnered together to provide this free service 

to the community and gives away thousands of pounds of fresh produce 

each month on a first come, first served basis. 

FYI 

• Referrals to WIC (Women, Infant, Child) government nutrition program 

for baby formula; dairy products. 

• Red Barrels in Katy area grocery stores benefit KCM. 

• 100% of all financial donations are allocated per donor request! 

NEEDS 

• Canned: Green Vegetables, Pork’n Beans, Carrots, Tuna, Corn, 8 oz. 

Tomato sauce, Fruit, Macaroni & Cheese 

• One lb. bags of: Beans, Rice 

• Family Size: Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper 

• Soap: Laundry, Dish 

Katy Christian Ministries Administration Office, Food Pantry and Store is 

located at 5510 1 st Street, Katy, Tx 77493 and the number is 281-391-5261. 

Donation Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM. 

Thursday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Katy Christian 

Ministries Donation Center is located at 5012 E. 3 rd Street, Katy, Tx 77493 

and the number is 281-391-7400 (24 Hr. Voice Recording). 

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The Compassionate Friends 

HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER: The Compassionate Friends - Katy Chapter 

(TCF-Katy), a support group for parents who have lost a child. Meetings 

are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the John Burns 

building of Kingsland Baptist Church. 20555 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy, 

across from the Taylor High tennis courts. All bereaved parents, family 

members or close friends of parents who have lost a child are invited to 

attend the TCF-Katy meeting. 

There is no cost to attend and participation is completely voluntary. The 

Compassionate Friends organization is not affiliated with any religious 

group. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriendskaty.org 

or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118. 


Help Groups 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. 

To find a meeting near you or for other information call: 713-686-6300 or 

go to www.aahouston.org. 

Free Mental Disorders 

Family Support Group 

Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www. 

namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. 

NAMI Family to Family 

FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY EDUCATION COURSE 

This NAMI Family to Family 12-week Education Course (2 1/2 hrs. per 

week) is for family members of persons with bipolar (manic depression), 

anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, severe depression and other 

neurobiological disorders. For information, please call 713-970-4419 or 

www.namigreaterhouston.org. 

Family to Family Network 

Support for Families who have 

a Child with Disabilities 

Family to Family Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping 

families of children with disabilities by providing information, referral, 

support, training, a mentoring program, a local leadership and advocacy 

training program, Lending Library and as well as a website created 

specifically for parents of students receiving special education services. The 

F2F-Katy Chapter meetings are held during the day at Crosspoint Community 

Church and in the evening at St. Peters United Methodist Church. For more 

information, call 713-466-6304. Please see Calendar of Events at page for a 

current schedule of Katy Events at www.familytofamilynetwork.org. 

Depression and Bipolar Support 

Alliance Greater Houston 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA) 

sponsors FREE support groups that assist in managing mood disorders 

of individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. Family members, 

friends and caregivers are also invited to attend to learn more about 

these illnesses. Our groups are led by trained individuals who provide 

a compassionate environment consisting of peers who accept and 

understand each other. This sense of community and empathy gives 

participants encouragement to live more meaningful and healthy lives. 

Our Katy adult and young adult groups are hosted by St. Peter’s United 

Methodist Church off Kingsland Blvd. every Tuesday from 7 PM-8:30 PM. 

Please visit our website for a complete list of groups in the Houston area 

and resources on mood disorders at www.dbsahouston.org 

The Memory Café At Amazing Place 

The Memory Café at Amazing Place, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s 

Association, offers those with early stage dementia and their caregivers 

to meet others on Saturday Mornings. The Memory Café in Katy meets 

the third Saturday of each month from 10-11:30 AM at 20018 Chateau 

Bend Drive, Katy, TX. The program is free to all participants. For more 

information, contact Ariana Detert at 281-217-3077 or adetert@ 

amazingplacehousotn.org. 


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Dementia Caregiver Support Group 

The new monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group will be held on the 

second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 PM at 20018 Chateau Drive in 

Katy, TX 77450. The confidential group, led by Ariana Detert, MSW, LCSW, 

is designed to allow caregivers dealing with loved ones at various stages 

of dementia to share their concerns, thoughts and feelings with others 

in similar situations. To attend the group, please contact Ariana Detert, 

MSW, LCSW at 281-217-3077 or adetert@amazingplacehouston.org. 

Katy OCD/Anxiety 

Support Group for Parents 

The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents meets on the last Saturday of 

each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. The purpose of this 

group is to support each other as we deal with raising children with OCD/ 

anxiety/panic disorders. Does your child avoid social situations? Do they 

have unhealthy perfectionism or depression from anxiety? Come talk 

with us. We might be the right support group to find some answers, even 

if your child does not have a formal diagnosis. We will share resources 

with each other and offer advice. For more information, check out our 

website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. 

Katy/West Houston/CYPRESS 

Tourette Support Group 

The Katy Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group meets 

the second Wednesday of each month (except July), from 7 PM-8:30 

PM, at St. Catherine’s Methodist Hospital, 701 S. Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450. 

There are concurrent adult and youth meetings. Adult meetings are varied 

with discussion, speakers and videos. During the youth meetings, snacks, 

crafts and games are enjoyed. Pizza/Video Game Nights and Holiday 

Parties are always a favorite. For more information, please contact ferla. 

nicola@gmail.com, tourettetexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096. 

Harris County Wic Program 

Services offered by the WIC Program include breastfeeding assistance 

and referrals for health and social services. The Harris County WIC 

Program operates thirteen sites, all of which offer evening and weekend 

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hours. For additional information about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www. 

houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris 

County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130. 

ECI Project TYKE 

ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program 

(ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working 

with children who need extra help. The program provides developmental 

services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental 

milestones or who may have a disability. Services are provided to children 

from birth to three where they live, learn or play. ECI Project TYKE develops 

a supportive partnership with families by providing educational and 

emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines and relationships 

that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum potential. Anyone 

(parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child to ECI 

Project TYKE. If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance 

in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or 

condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 

281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. ECI 

services are available statewide to help families. Early is best!!!!! 

Different Strokes 

Different Strokes is a wonderful group dedicated to serving and 

supporting people who have survived strokes themselves and for their 

caregivers. Although our needs are different, care is given to fill the 

needs for all of us. Different Strokes meets every Tuesday, at 10 AM, in 

the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, 

sharing, exercising and loving. We meet together to share with one 

another. Please join us. If you have had a stroke or anyone you know has 

survived a stroke, please consider learning more about this group. We 

would love to have you. Call for further information: Kay Callahan 713- 

461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. 

The Arc of Katy 

The Arc of Katy provides programs for individuals with IDD (Intellectual and 

Development Disabilities) including a day program, summer camp and socials for 

teens/ adults. New members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty. 

org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional information. 


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Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) 

PDAP is the only free outpatient substance abuse program for young 

people and parents in the greater Houston area. PDAP is spiritually 

based and is housed in churches. PDAP’s methodology is based upon the 

“Twelve Steps” of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870- 

9311 or for ages 17 to 25 call 713-647-8858. 

Drug & Alcoholism Family Support Group 

We are a group of men and women whose lives have been affected by 

either our own addiction or members of our family. We offer support and 

encouragement to help you manage your own life rather than focusing 

on others. Our meetings are every Wednesday night from 7-8 PM. For 

more information, call 713-632-5237. 

Home Encouragement 

Do you still believe in marriage? We do! By celebrating the institution 

of marriage, while connecting families with personal and professional 

resources, Home Encouragement sets it sights on helping to reduce the 

divorce rate in the Greater Houston area. Home Encouragement is a 

501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. 

We have many ways of doing this (please see website for details) and 

there is a special monthly event in the Katy area called Dinner and a 

Marriage. Our goal is to encourage married couples, as well as connecting 

them with Houston faith-based communities, family support systems 

and helpful individuals. For additional information, contact Kellie Hurst 

of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www. 

homeencouragement.org. 

Katy ADHD Parent Support Group 

The Katy ADHD parent group holds its monthly meetings on the 2 nd 

Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist 

Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The meetings 

include a presentation by a guest speaker and an opportunity to 

share information and ask questions. There is no charge for attending 

the meetings and walk-ins are always welcome. If you should need 

any additional information or have any questions, please contact 

Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. 

Occasionally we will combine meetings with other groups in the Katy 

area and not meet on our regular date, please verify the meeting date 

before your first visit. 

Grace Fellowship UMC 

Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church, located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., 

Katy, 77450, offers a safe setting for those who are hurting and healing 

from trials and difficulties of life. We offer the following biblically based 

support groups: 

• Parenting With Grace - Learning God’s timeless design for parenting. 

• Marriage Matters - Take your marriage to the next level. 

• DivorceCare - For adults and children dealing with divorce. 

• GriefShare - Dealing with the loss of a loved one. 

• HopeKeepers - Living with hope in spite of chronic illness or pain. 

• Recovery With Grace - Recovering from an unhealthy habit. 

• VIC -Women with cancer. 

• Men’s Sexual Purity Support Group - Support for sexual addiction 

struggles. 

• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University - Get control of your money. 

Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further 

details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html. 

St. Peter’s UMC Support Groups 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church sponsors and hosts support groups 

for people in our community who are dealing with difficult situations. 

Complete meeting information is available at www.stpkaty.org or by 

calling 281-492-8031. 

• ADHD Parent Support Group • Alanon • Alcoholics Anonymous 

• Alzheimer’s Family Support • Autism Support Group • CoDA (Co- 

Dependents Anonymous) • Depression Bipolar Support Alliance 

• The Gathering Respite Care for Homebound Senior Adults • Grief Share 

Group • Narcotics Anonymous • Open Hearts for Family and Friends of Gays 

and Lesbians • Overeaters Anonymous • Women’s Cancer Support Group 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 

in Katy. 


KID’S CHRISTMAS 

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Q: Where did the mistletoe 

go to become famous? 

A: Holly-wood 

Q: What do elves learn 

at school? 

A: The Elf-abet! 

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Simple Ambrosia 

Salad 

You could make this on National Ambrosia 

Day on December 12 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained 

4 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 

1 (10.5 ounce) package 

miniature marshmallows 

3/4 cup shredded coconut 

DIRECTIONS: 

Mix pineapple, oranges, sour cream, 

marshmallows and coconut together in a 

bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and 

refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to 

overnight. 

Source: allrecipes.com 

Date-Nut Bread 

You could make this on National Date Nut Bread Day December 22 nd ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 cup raisins 1 cup sugar 

1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 teaspoons butter, or as needed 1 egg, well-beaten 

1 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 cup chopped pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon salt 

7 pitted prunes, chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts 

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 

DIRECTIONS: 

Put raisins in a bowl. Pour boiling water over raisins; soak until raisins 

have flavored the water, about 20 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the 

water. Discard raisins. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with 

butter. 

Bring reserved water to a boil in a small saucepan. Measure 3/4 cup 

boiling water into a bowl. Stir baking soda into water. Put dates and 

prunes in a large bowl. Pour baking powder-water over dates and prunes; 

add unsalted butter and stir until melted. Stir sugar and vanilla extract 

into the fruit mixture; let cool to room temperature. 

Stir egg into the fruit mixture to evenly coat. Mix flour and salt together in 

a small bowl; add to fruit mixture and stir. Fold walnuts into the mixture 

and pour into the prepared loaf pan. 

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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center 

comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before 

removing to cool completely on a wire rack. 

Source: allrecipes.com 


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• Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month. 

• Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after 

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• Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather 

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• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties 

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• Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged. 

• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of 

water than lack of food. 

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