Cimarron December 2018

Cimarron Star
Official Newsletter
December 2018
Important Numbers... 3
Teenage Job Seekers... 7
School News... 8
What’s Happening in Katy... 10
Houston Area Events... 14
KID’S CHRISTMAS KORNER... 16
Libraries/Parks... 17
Volunteer Opportunities... 20
Garden Tips... 22
Recipes... 23
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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.
CIMARRON IMPORTANT NUMBERS
MASC AUSTIN PROPERTIES, INC.
945 Eldridge • Sugar Land, TX 77478
7143-776-1771 • www.mascapi.com
INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENTS
Welcome to Cimarron! Cimarron has an active Cimarron Community
Improvement Association, which is led by an elected, five-member
Board of Directors. Each CCIA Director serves a three-year term in office.
EMERGENCIES 911 Currently serving on our Board are:
Constable Precinct 5 281-463-6666 Jim Knebel - President
Pete Lopez - Vice President
Sheriff - Harris County 713-221-6000
Mike Tessman - Treasurer
HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888 Harry Martello - Secretary
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Karrilyn Bolden - Member at Large
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Public Health & Environment Services 713-439-6000 Share Your News
The Cimarron Star Newsletter is always looking for the latest news
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Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. We prefer email if at all possible.
West Memorial Jr. High 281-237-6400
Katy High School 281-237-6700 Please keep in mind that your news must arrive to us between the 20 th
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 and the 25 th of the month ... the Star is mailed around the 25 th of the
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Email Blast
The Cimarron CIA Board of Directors has implemented an Email Blast feature for residents on their website: www.mascapi.com under MY
NEIGHBROHOOD-Cimarron CIA, Inc. to distribute important information such as monthly Board meeting notices and agendas, reminders to pay the
HOA dues, annual meeting dates, pool registration dates and community events like our annual Easter Egg Hunt and our famous Fun in the Sun. If you
are interested in receiving our community E-mail Blasts, make sure to go to our website and sign up!
Cimarron Holiday
Decorating Contest
The Christmas Holidays will be here before you know it and it will be
time for the judging of the annual Holiday Decorating Contest! This year,
judging will be on the week of December 10 th from 7 PM-9 PM. Three
(3) homes will be chosen and awarded a cash prize: 1 st prize-$100; 2 nd
prize-$75 and 3 rd prize-$50. We will also be selecting three (3) Honorable
Mentions, which will be awarded a $25 cash prize. You will need to make
sure your lights will be on during that date at those times, so that you can
be a participant. We hope to see lots of festive decorations and lights this
year. Good luck!
Note: In order to qualify, residents must be current on their Association
Dues for the year.
Annual Assessments
Assessments were due on January 1, 2019. Any assessments paid after
January 31, 2019 will be considered late and penalties will be assessed.
You can mail in your payment, drop if off at the offices of MASC Austin
Properties, Inc at 945 Eldridge Road Sugar Land, TX 77478 or pay online
with a valid checking account at www.mascapi.com. Payment plans are
available. Please contact Pennie Johnston at pjohnston@mascapi.com
for more information.
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Sidewalks
In recent deed restriction inspections, we have noticed a lot damaged
and uneven sidewalks. Sidewalks are the homeowner’s responsibility
to keep in good repair. Concrete Raising Corporation has helped several
homeowners solve their concrete problems.
ACC Approval for Home Improvement
If you are planning any home improvements, keep in mind that all exterior
modification to your property, with the exceptions of basic landscaping,
must be submitted to the architectural control committee. No work may
be started until the ACC committee has approved your request. This
includes painting and roof replacement, even if you’re using the existing
colors. Cimarron requires that all homeowners receive ACC approval in
order to maintain the beauty and design of our neighborhood. The rules
and regulations as established in the deed restrictions help ensure an
attractive appearance throughout our community. You can locate the
Home Improvement Request Form on our community website: www.
mascapi.com under MY NEIGHBORHOOD - CIMARRON CIA.
If you have any questions, please call MASC Austin Properties, Inc., at
713-776-1771.
Cimarron Cia Trash
Pick Up Information
If you pay your water bill to Harris County MUD #81: Collection days are
Monday and Thursday for garbage and Monday for recycling. Please
secure all garbage in the 65 gallon black garbage cart with red lid and the
green recycling cart provided by Best Trash. On collection days, please
place the carts as close to the street as practicable, facing forward.
For more information, please check out HC MUD #81 website at www.
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If you pay your water bill to Cimarron MUD: Collection days are Monday
and Thursday for garbage and Monday for recycling. Homeowners are
required to provide their own 20 gallon up to 96 gallon trash receptacle.
Trash pickup service is provided by Texas Pride Disposal.
For more information, please check out Cimarron MUD website at www.
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TRASHCAN REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE TO FOLLOW
On collection days make sure to set your trash receptacle out by 7 AM but
no earlier than 6 PM the evening before. Trash receptacles/carts must be
stored inside your garage or behind the fence line at all times. They must
be stored out of public view by 8 AM the following morning. Please note
that a deed restriction violation letter will be sent out for those who do
not comply with the policy.
Animal / Pet Control
Please respect your neighbor’s yard and their personal space. Remember,
that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within the house and
must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors.
They must be on a leash at all times when away from this contained
environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when walking their
pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please
remember that cats must also be confined. Animal control will pick up
strays and/or unconfined pets.
Cats Running Loose
We are having problems with cats loose in the neighborhood. Loose cats
can be a nuisance to your neighbors and their pets/property. Children
can be scratched by unfamiliar cats, sleep can be disturbed by two loose
cats howling in fights, gardens can be torn up by cats using them as litter
boxes. There are also many dangers for your cats running loose - other
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Need A Place To Exercise?
I have a place for you that is completely free. On Mondays and Thursdays
at 6 PM, I teach an absolutely free Zumba class for women of all ages and
we would love to include you. We are located at 6655 South Mason Road,
Katy, 77450. Not sure that Zumba is for you, come try it out because the
best part is that every class is free! If you would like more information,
please contact Cami Cooper at aspencoop07@yahoo.com. Hope to see
you there!
Cimarron Bicycle Club
Interested in joining a Cimarron bicycle club? Weekly rides through the
neighborhood at a casual pace. All ages welcome. Call Robert at 281-392-
6105.
Obey Texas Law When
Parking on the Streets
The majority of all car burglaries had valuables visible in their car!! Bags,
purse, phones, GPS, laptops, are all invitations to criminals. Do not leave
any valuables visible at any time. Please note the following laws apply to
all parked vehicles:
• Park 30 feet from a stop sign
• Park 20 feet from an intersection or crosswalk
• Park 15 feet from a fire hydrant
• Park no more than 18” from curb
• Lock your car when it is parked on the street
• Park with the flow of traffic
• Do not block driveways or access to mail boxes
• No parking on the sidewalks
• No more than 48 hours parked on the street
• Vehicles parked on street must have current registration and inspection
A Note From The Constables
1. The Vacation Watch form is now available online on our website in the
left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/vacationwatch/
vacation.aspx?constid=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The
submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.
2. The Special Watch form is now available online on our website in the
left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/alertnotification/
alertnotification.aspx?id=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The
submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.
3. A new page named Online Crime Tips (www.harriscountytx.gov/pct5/
onlinecrimetips.aspx) is now available.
Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s office is proud to announce their
new website. Residents are encouraged to access www.constablepct5.
com, which went live as of February 27, 2015. The website is designed to
provide the user with information about the command staff, the various
divisions within the Precinct 5 Constable’s jurisdiction and various
programs the office offers to the public.
• The Precinct will be offering Crime Alerts as a way to quickly let citizens
know what is going on in their area. One you sign up on the website, a
person will received a text message or an email when important events
are taking place in the district. These alerts will only contain relevant
information and a person may unsubscribe at any time.
• The Precinct will also be offering a Citizens Police Academy. For 2 -1/2
per week over a 9 week period, instructors will show the participant
various aspect of being a police officer. Many of the classes will include
hands on participation and are available to anyone 21 and up and the
application is available on the website. Class size is very limited. A brief
video concerning this program can be viewed on www.youtube.com/
watch?v+y iuleyWHWs.
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• The Precinct will be offering Operation Safe Child. Precinct 5 has
2 certified child safety technicians who are partnering with Texas
Children’s’ Hospital to demonstrate the proper usage and installation of
car seats. These technicians are current on all styles, brands, recalls and
the proper way to secure your child based on height, weight and age. The
sessions are quarterly and a person can actually bring their car seat and
child for a demonstration. A person can also request these outings to be
held in the neighborhood.
If you have a monitored alarm, make sure it is calling the Constables
Dispatch number.
Attention!
Please be careful and slow down while driving through the subdivision;
remind your young drivers to do also. Please, be aware of your
surroundings and parents, remind your children to watch for vehicles
when crossing the street.
Parked Cars
Please park your vehicles in your garage or at least in your driveway,
if at all possible. Please be considerate of your neighbors and the fire
trucks on your street. If you must park on the street, be considerate of
the neighbor across the street, who must back from a driveway in order
to enter the street. As our area has grown, so has the number of vehicles
in the subdivision. Most seem to have more than one car per family and
some have even more, as the children become driving age. Please try to
be considerate of others who try to navigate between the cars that are
left on the street. Children darting into the street or riding bicycles are
more easily seen with less parked cars blocking the view of them.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mark Your Calendars!
Our next Cimarron Homeowner’s Meeting is coming up and everyone
is invited! Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month.
Homeowner’s Quorum is from 7-7:30 PM and the Executive meeting
starts at 7:30 PM. Date, Time & Place as follows:
UPCOMING MEETINGS!
(Third Monday of the month)
December 17 th (only if necessary)
Cimarron Clubhouse 7 PM
(located next to the pool at 818 Pickford)
Information For New Residents
WELCOME TO CIMARRON!
Cimarron has an active Cimarron Community Improvement Association,
which is led by an elected, five-member Board of Directors. Each CCIA
Director serves a three-year term in office.
Currently serving on our Board are:
Jim Knebel - President
Pete Lopez - Vice President
Mike Tessman - Treasurer
Harry Martello - Secretary
Karrilyn Bolden - Member at Large
We contract with Austin Properties, a subdivision management company,
to provide management services for our neighborhood. Austin Properties
can be reached at 713-776-1771 or at 945 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX
77478. If you would like information on Cimarron or if you need to get in
touch with a member of the CCIA Board, please contact Austin Properties.
The important numbers can be found inside and lists the phone numbers
for the emergency service organizations, public schools and community
service organizations that serve the Cimarron community.
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Share Your News
The Cimarron Star Newsletter is always looking for the latest news that
can help our community. Should you, your family, club or organization
(scouts, sports, school news, etc.) have any news you’d like to share
- please mark it Cimarron Star and send it to Krenek Printing either by
email: news@krenekprinting.com or mail: 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston,
TX 77095. We prefer email if at all possible.
Please keep in mind that your news must arrive to us between the 20 th
and the 25 th of the month ... the Star is mailed around the 25 th of the
next month but will be labeled for the following month. Also, be sure
to include your name and phone number so that we may contact you, if
necessary. We’re very interested in what you have to say!
Schedule For News Articles
DEADLINE MAILED ISSUE
December 25 th End of January February
January 25 th End of February March
February 25 th End of March April
Homeowners!!
If you know of a neighbor/residence who is not receiving the “Cimarron
Star,” please notify Krenek Printing Company by calling 281-463-8649 or
emailing us at news@krenekprinting.com. All we need is the address.
Thank you!
Teenage Job Seekers
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
the teens and their parents.
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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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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Co.
MAINSTAGE SEASON
Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006
CONSENTING BODIES: January 9-13, 2018 - Days and Times TBA
Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@
mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.
Stageworks Theatre
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: November 11-Devember 16, 2018
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees at 3 PM
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
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
Show.
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KID’S CHRISTMAS
KORNER
Q: What goes oh, oh, oh?
A: Santa Claus walking
backwards!
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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Libraries
&
Park Events
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6
PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website
(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.
Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
We will be closing for Christmas at 5 PM on December 21 st and be closed
December 22 nd -25 th . We will also be closing on December 31 st at 5 PM
and for New Year’s Day, January 1 st .
SPECIAL EVENTS
• USED BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold
their next book sale on Saturday, December 8 th from 10 AM until 4 PM
There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as
children’s books and paperbacks. All books sold at rock bottom prices.
• WINTER WONDERLAND OPEN HOUSE - The holidays have arrived!!
Join us at the Library as we celebrate our Winter Wonderland Open
House on Friday, December 21 st from 2-4 PM. Come listen to Christmas
music. Visit Santa and join the elves in his workshop for fun crafts and
other treats. For the complete schedule contact the library.
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at
the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and
more. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit
to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact
Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which
will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! We will
be meeting the 1 st Thursday a month at 4:30 PM. Come have fun and
MAKE something!
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited to join
us on Thursday, December 20 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the book The Crown’s
Game by Evelyn Skye. If you are interested in joining us, extra copies of the book
are available at the checkout desk. Please register if you plan to attend.
• SHARE YOUR HOLIDAYS FOOD DRIVE - The library will once again be
the drop off location for food donations for Channel 13’s annual “Share
Your Holidays” Food Drive. The library has participated every year since
it opened in 1993. All food donated will be distributed by Katy Christian
Ministries and benefit families in the Katy area. The library will be
accepting donations of food from 6 AM to 6 PM, Friday, December 7 th at
the entrance of the library building. The food drive begins early in order
to allow commuters the opportunity to stop by on their way to work.
• HOW TO READ A FINANCIAL STATEMENT - Business finances can get
complicated and confusing. The library can help. Join us on Saturday,
December 15 th at 10:30 AM as S.C.O.R.E. presents how to read a business
financial statement. Learn key analysis techniques as we delve deeper
into the money aspects of small business life.
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: CHRISTMAS ON THE BOARDWALK - Seniors
55+ are invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for
Christmas on the Kemah Boardwalk. The bus will be departing for Kemah
on Monday, December 10 th at 9 AM. We will be celebrating the holidays
with food and fun on the Boardwalk. Seating is extremely limited.
Registration required.
• DIY CRAFTS: DYED GLASS BOTTLES - Have fun and save money by
creating unique holiday decorations. On Tuesday, December 11 th at 2
PM, we will be dyeing glass bottles to decorate our homes with. Seating
is extremely limited for these classes.
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators
and inventors at the library on Tuesday, December 11 th at 7 PM. Harry
Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and
all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to
join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet monthly.
The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM.
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just
desserts.
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December 23
Contemporary Service 6PM
December 24
Children's Service 4PM
Candlelight Service 6PM
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Katyfirst.org - 5601 Fifth Street - 77493
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
CHILDREN
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations soar
as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)
with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the library will
host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last
about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. This is a ticketed
program. Tickets will be available at 4 PM. There will be no Wednesday
Wonders on Wednesday, December 26 th .
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20
minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. There will be
no Infant Storytime on Tuesday, December 18 th .
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday
at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for
children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. There
will be no Storytime on Wednesdays, December 19 th and 26 th .
• PRE SCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore
the world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on
Wednesdays at 11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be
plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration. There will be no
Pre-School Explorers on Wednesdays, December 19 th and 26 th .
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are
invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held
on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler
Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event.
There will be no Toddler Storytime on Thursdays, December 20 th and 27 th .
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5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM -
8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,
Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and
we’ll help you sign up!
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults
get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los
meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para
más información.
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.
The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of
computer classes in English - please call for more information.
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group
going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover
seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us
for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.
com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice
Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques,
teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the
club!
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We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once
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assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday -
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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.
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Simple Ambrosia
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You could make this on National Ambrosia
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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.
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
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