Green Trails 2 December 2018

December 2018 

Important Numbers... 3 

Teenage Job Seekers... 7 

School News... 10 

What’s Happening in Katy... 12 

Houston Area Events... 16 

Libraries/Parks... 18 

Volunteer Opportunities/Support/Help... 20 

KID’S CHRISTMAS KORNER... 28 

Garden Tips... 30 

Recipes... 31 

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December 2018 | Green Trails Section II

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. 

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

www.GreenTrailsTwo.com 

CREST MANAGEMENT 

HEATHER ESTEBAN, Property Manager 

17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, Texas 77084 

Tel: 281-579-0761, ext. 630 • Fax: 281-579-7062 

heather.esteban@crest-management.com 

www.crest-management.com 

Note: Please contact Crest Management if you: 

• Notice a sprinkler system or gate problem. 

• Require new or replacement pool or tennis cards. 

• Have an HOA related complaint, problem, etc. 

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

TRASH SERVICES 

Best Trash - GT II Trash Service 281-313-2378 

WCA - Green Trails Village, Sec. 2 281-561-5646 

GTII POOL SERVICE 

A-Beautiful Pools 281-376-6510 

Call A-Beautiful Pools to reserve a pool for a private function. 

UTILITIES 

Harris Co. MUD #345 281-398-8211 

Harris County MUD #345 (Taxes) 713-462-8906 

Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111 

Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756 

Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777 

Center Point Power www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

713-207-2222 

Cable TV - Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

A T & T 800-246-8464 

Heather Esteban Property Manager Direct Line: 281-945-4630 

Maria Rivera Asst. Property Manager Direct Line: 281-945-4663 

Note: Crest Management is the service company for Green Trails Phase II. Please 

contact Crest first regarding any HOA matter so it can be logged in and addressed. 

Email the Board member only if Crest is unable to address your problem/issue. 

David Lehman 

Steve Sawyer 

Kelly O'Brien 

President 

Vice President 

Vice President 

Jim Castles 

Chris Abel 

Email address for all Board members is Board@greentrailstwo.com 

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & BOARD LIAISONS 

Architectural Review OPEN Contact Crest Mgmt Steve Sawyer 

Community Events OPEN communityevents@greentrailstwo.com 

Landscape Kathy Burleson Landscape@greentrailstwo.com Chris Abel 

Parks Peter Olyniec Parks@greentrailstwo.com Steve Sawyer 

Pools Glen Townsend Pools@greentrailstwo.com Kelly O’Brien 

Security Robert Poldervaart Security@greentrailstwo.com David Lehman 

Swim Team Kelly O’Brien GreenTrailsSwim@gmail.com 

Tennis Jim Haylett Tennis@greentrailstwo.com Steve Sawyer 

Volleyball Peter Olyniec Volleyball@greentrailstwo.com 

Treasurer 

Secretary 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560 

Bus Schedules 281-396-2700 

Nottingham Country Elementary 281-237-5500 

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450 

Memorial Parkway Junior High 281-237-5800 

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000 

Taylor High 281-237-3100 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Emergencies/Fire/EMS 911 

Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emergencies 281-463-2648 

Fire Department - Harris County ESD 48 

Non-emergencies 281-599-8888 

Harris County Traffic Signal Hotline 713-881-3210 

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 

Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800 

Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800 

Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919 

Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761 

Green Trails Section II | December 2018 3

Fall Family Fun Night 

Thank you for joining us at our Fall Family Fun Night! It was great to see 

so many residents enjoying the evening! Special thanks to Cherie and 

Wes Sheffer, Naomi and Tim Smith, Tahnee Uceda, Stacey Franks, Andrea 

Benge, Pam Weatherall, The Landry Family, THS NHS and THS FFA for 

helping with this event! 

Save The Date 

Join your neighbors for snow, sledding, DJ, snacks and cocoa at our 

annual Snow Day! February 2, 2019, 10 AM at Desert Ivy Park. 

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Harris County Animal 

Control Services 

IF YOU HAVE A DOG OR CAT PROBLEM: 

Harris County Public Health: 281-999-3191 

City of Houston Animal Control: 713-837-0311 

Houston S.P.C.A.: 713-869-7722 

Harris County Animal Services does not handle wildlife issues. They 

handle problems with domestic animals, namely dogs and cats. If you 

have a complaint about a barking dog or a dangerous dog or have any 

questions about lost pets, stray cats, pet adoptions, leash laws, etc, give 

the county a call. It is a free county service for domestic animal issues. The 

county will not take care of the raccoon in your yard, the squirrels in your 

attic, your rat infestation or anything like that. For wildlife help, see our 

phone number below or go to our Houston wildlife removal home page. 

What to do when your neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking in Houston - Is 

your neighbor’s dog keeping you up at all hours of the night and day with 

its incessant barking? There is nothing worse, especially when you or 

your kids are trying to sleep! Perhaps the dog barking is setting off your 

dog and all you can hear all day is a chorus of bad barking? Whatever 

the case is - you have rights and there are some steps that you should 

take in order to get the barking to stop. You will probably want to avoid 

actually confronting the neighbor as this can often end up in a rather 

heated debate. You should write or type up a small note mentioning 

the dog barking - nine times out of ten, the owner will be at work and 

probably doesn’t even realize what is going on. Make it short, to the 

point and polite - exactly how you would want someone to talk to you if 

your dog was making a crazy racket! If nothing happens or the letter isn’t 

in some way acknowledged you can always turn to your local housing 

organization or landlord if you are renting. There will normally be noise 

stipulations in rental agreements, so it is well worth finding out if your 

neighbors are renting and getting in touch with their landlord as well. 

You will find that most residential areas have noise control rules set 

in place, so don’t be afraid to find out what your rights are. If nothing 

happens from your complaint to the owner of the dog and the housing 

organization, (or neither of you are renting) it’s time to take a different 

approach. This time, grab some information on the noise control in 

your area and print them out. Combine this in a neat little package 

with another letter, basically saying exactly what the first one did, but 

this time mentioning that this is the second time that you have tried to 

contact them about the complaint and that you will be taking the matter 

further if nothing is resolved. Again, do not be threatening or menacing 

in your words or language. If you still don’t get a positive outcome from 

your effort, it’s time to call the boys in blue. You will need to remember 

that a dog barking situation is not always going to be a priority for your 

local law enforcement agency, buy you do still have rights so you should 

report the complaint. Make yourself a log of everything that has been 

going on -photos or noise clips of the dog barking, times and dates and 

also how long the barking goes on for, all copies of the correspondence 

you have with the owner/neighbor etc. You will need all the evidence that 

you can get your hands on in order to get your problem resolved. Get 

yourself a lawyer. There are ways around this problem and if it comes to 

resorting to a small claims court in order to allow your kids or yourself to 

get a good night’s sleep or a nap, so be it! 

Community Events 

Green Trails II hosts many community-wide events throughout the year 

such as, Snow Day, Easter Egg Hunt, 4 th of July Parade and Pool Party and 

Fall Festival. If you interested in helping out with any of these fun events or 

have ideas for new events, please contact our GT II Community Events Chair 

- Pamela Weatherall @ pboxx@sbcglobal.net. We’d love to hear from you! 

Problem or Question? 

Contact Crest Management 

Phone: Call 281-945-4630 (Direct to Heather Esteban) or 281-579-0762 (Main 

line). If you are asked to leave a voice mail, please do so. Crest keeps a call 

log so we can verify that call response. If you call, but don’t leave a message, 

it does not register. They can’t help you or even know there is a problem. 

The more specific your message, the easier it is to resolve the issue quickly. 

Other ways to reach them: 

Email: heather.esteban@crest_management.com 

Website: www.greentrailstwo.com • Click General Information, then 

Quick Reference Numbers or Deed Violation Contact. 

Facebook: You may submit comments and questions directly to Crest 

from our Facebook page without posting public comments if you wish. 

Be sure you are on the official Green Trails Phase II Facebook page that 

we monitor @greentrailsphasetwo. 

To Reach the Board: Go to our website: www.greentrailstwo.com. 

Click General Information, then Contact the Board or HOA Board and 

Committee Chairs. Your message will be forwarded. 

Volunteers Needed 

The Board of Green Trails Phase II HOA would like to invite our residents 

to volunteer for our GTHOA committees to support these efforts. 

The GTHOA Board would like to thank all of our volunteers for their dedication 

and commitment to the community. Our volunteers are tremendous people 

that utilize their personal time to develop and grow our great community. 

The volunteers deserve a grand round of applause from all of us. The GTHOA 

committees depend on volunteers from our neighborhood to continue to 

keep our neighborhood strong and beautiful and these committees need 

the help and support from all of our residents. GTHOA has a need for your 

help with the local committees in the following areas: 

Community Events: There are several community events throughout 

the year that are organized and operated by our volunteers. GT has had 

great success with these events but need your help with future events. In 

additional to event organizers, volunteers are also needed to help with 

smaller tasks prior to each event or help on the day of the event. The 

community events that need your help are: 

Snow Day 

• Event Organizer filled for this event. 

• Support volunteers needed. 

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Pool: Green Trails Phase II has two pools located at the Gerri Ayers 

Recreation Center and the Park Cypress Recreation Center that need 

volunteers to monitor and inspect the pool grounds, pool furniture, pool 

party schedules, etc. 

Parks: Green Trails Phase II has six parks listed below that are beautiful and 

vibrant. The park volunteers are needed to monitor the playground equipment, 

grounds, splash pads, water fountains and garbage canisters and also help 

with budget planning and reporting maintenance needs. The pools and tennis 

courts in these parks are monitored separately from Park volunteers, however, 

we encourage all residents to “see something, say something.” 

• Gerri Ayers Recreation Center - Park monitor needed. 

• Crescent Green Pocket Park - Park monitor needed. 

• Wisdom Woods Park - Park monitor needed. 

• Park Cypress Recreation Center - Park monitor needed. 

• Crescent Green Park - Park monitor position filled for this park. 

• Desert Ivy Park [includes a splash pad] - Park monitor position filled for 

this park. 

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Landscape: The landscape committee volunteers continue to keep our 

community beautiful. This is by far the largest committee within our 

community, which requires a great number of volunteers and support. There 

are several sub committees within the landscape committee and volunteers 

are needed to continue the success of this great committee. The areas of need 

are many but to name a few: budget planning, trees, pruning and flowers. 

Finance: The finance committee ensures that the GTHOA finances are 

being utilized wisely. The committee reviews the monthly financial 

statements prepared by the management company and submits any 

questions to the Board liaison. In addition, the committee reviews the 

annual audit and is involved with both budget and investment planning. 

If you have experience or just an interest in these areas, the finance 

committee can always use more help! 

Beautification: GTHOA has motivated the local MUD to develop a 

beautification plan for the I-10 intersections at Fry Rd., Greenhouse, 

and Barker Cypress. This committee is in search of a committee chair, 

area monitors budget planning, MUD liaison, landscape oversight 

and landscape planning. The volunteers are needed to help monitor 

these areas, plan budgets, future landscape plans, communicate with 

the landscape contractor, communicate with the MUD and continue 

the success of keeping these areas beautiful. These intersections are 

the grand entrances into our community and the first points of sight 

that our neighbors, friends and relatives encounter when entering the 

neighborhood. 

Communication: The Green Trails Phase II website and official Facebook page 

are in need of a communications director. The director will monitor the website 

to ensure official information has been posted when needed and facilitate 

communications for the official Facebook page. The director will communicate 

with the management company to post neighborhood information for our 

residents. This is a great communication tool for our residents to receive 

quality information about our neighborhood. The communication director is 

needed in this area ensure this quality of information. 

Beginning with our September 6 th GTHOA Board meeting, the Board began 

the 2019 budget process. The GTHOA Board will look to our volunteers for 

ideas, support and planning for this budget season process. Volunteering 

is a great way to introduce ideas into our community and ensure a 

successful planning process to keep our community alive and vibrant. 

Sincerely, David Lehman, CPA 

President, 

Association of Green Trails Phase II Homeowners, Inc. 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Heather Esteban with Crest 

Management at heather.esteban@crest-management.com. 

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Green Trails II has a mosquito control contract with Excalibur Mosquito 

Control, but you can help, too. The best mosquito control program 

includes removal of breeding sites. Check your yards and correct these 

problem areas: 

1. Bowl planters, pots, water dishes and birdbaths which can hold 

dampness or water 

2. Stopped up gutters or standing water in gutters 

3. Remove moisture holding pine needles from roof valleys and piles 

around house. 

4. Don’t over water your yard. If water stands for more than 20 minutes 

after watering, you are over watering. 

5. Monitor standing water under decks and around pools or spas. Spray 

under deck with garden-variety insecticide regularly or install a drain. 

Plastic under decks holds water, so try to eliminate it. 

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Doggie Don’ts 

Most of our dog owners are responsible, using a leash and picking up 

after your pets. We thank you! HOWEVER - We have received reports of 

dog owners allowing their dogs to defecate and urinate in yards. This is 

especially a problem in high-traffic areas near park entrances. Be aware 

that it is not just your dog. Once a yard has been “used,” other dogs want 

to do so as well. A resident should not have to pick up after even one 

dog, much less ten. In addition, runners and walkers in our parks don’t 

enjoy dodging excrement. Please carry a bag and pick up after your pet. 

Remember also, that even the sweetest dog may seem intimidating to 

some people. Respect their rights and comply with leash laws. 

Trash Pickup Reminder 

This is a reminder that Green Trails offers back door trash pickup. Please 

put your household garbage in front of your garage door for pickup 

outside of the breezeway fence. Heavy trash and recyclables must be 

taken to the curb for pickup. 

Do Not Put Trash Out the Night Before Pickup 

Please put your trash out the morning of trash pickup. If you put your 

trash out the night before trash pickup this allows cats and other animals 

to be able to get into your trash causing a mess on the street for the trash 

collection workers or yourself to deal with. 

Home Improvement Reminder 

Remember, ALL exterior changes made to your home or yard [including your fence] 

require Architectural Review Committee approval first. In need of an Exterior 

Modification Request form? Go to www.greentrailstwo.com our neighborhood website. 

No Call is Too Small 

Call the Constable to report any suspicious activity. The fastest dispatch 

for Green Trails is via their direct line at 281-463-6666. If something 

“doesn’t seem right,” don’t wait to be sure. Trust your intuition, call it in 

and let them decide. You are our best defense. 

Remove Valuables, Lock Cars 

Thanks to a resident’s timely call, the constables made an arrest in 

connection to car burglaries. However we need to continue common sense 

security practices. Note that 90% of the car burglaries in the neighborhood 

were of unlocked cars. Lock your cars and remove valuables. Report any 

burglaries, even if only items of minimal value were taken. 

Pavilion Release Form 

To reserve a park pavilion, please contact Crest Management at 281-579 0761. 

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Painted Concrete 

No concrete that is visible from any street, whether a driveway, sidewalk, patio 

or other improvement, shall be painted or stained any color. Concrete that is 

not visible from any street may be painted or stained only with ARC approval. 

Reminder For Gated Sections 

Please remember that entry codes are for the use of residents ONLY. 

Please ask guests and / or contractors to utilize the gate directory 

to obtain access. If contact information in the directory needs to be 

updated, please contact Crest Management and provide information. 

Website And Eblast Info 

The Website for Green Trails Phase II (www.greentrailstwo.com) has 

a “blast email” function. This feature allows the Association to send 

news to residents on a mass basis. The Board of Directors intends to 

start utilizing this function more frequently to disseminate important 

information, particularly in emergencies like Hurricane Ike. If you have 

not registered and would like to do so, please go to the “Join Our Mailing 

List” section of the Website. The only information that you need to enter 

is your email address. Each of the other items is optional, including your 

name. None of the information will be distributed to third parties. 

Disclaimer 

Green Trails Phase II Homeowners Association does not have a business 

relationship with or endorse any of the companies advertising in this newsletter. 

We remind residents to exercise due diligence when selecting contractors. 

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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ACTIVATING THE LIGHTS 

There is a timer switch on the Crescent Green courts on the south side of court 

1. The timer has a button, which cycles through 15, 30, 45, 60 & 120 minutes 

and OFF. The lights on the pole on the south side between courts 1 and 2 will 

act as a safety light. On the Park Cypress court, there is a timer switch on the 

light pole as you enter. 

COURT RESERVATIONS 

Court Reservation signup sheets are posted on the bulletin boards at both 

the Crescent Green and Park Cypress courts. Residents must use last names 

only. Residents may reserve a court no sooner than 48 hours in advance for a 1 

1/2 hour time period only by writing their last name on 3 blocks of the signup 

sheet. (Each block represents 30 minutes). If your match extends beyond your 

reserved time period and no one else is waiting to use the court, you are free 

to continue playing. These rules are posted on the bulletin boards and are 

designed to allow maximum court usage for all residents. 

For safety reasons, tennis activities using a basket of balls are not permitted 

during prime time on the Crescent Green courts. Multiple balls lying on the 

courts is a safety hazard for others using the courts. Prime hours are every day, 

8-10:30 AM and 6-9 PM. The court on Park Cypress is a single court on which 

multiple balls lying on the ground is not a hazard to others. If you want to use a 

basket of balls, reserve the court on Park Cypress. 

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AND ADHERE TO THE POSTED GREEN TRAILS TENNIS 

COURT POLICIES CAN RESULT IN DEACTIVATION OF YOUR CARD KEY FOR ONE 

MONTH. 

Anyone, including tennis pros, wanting to reserve REGULAR court time or to 

reserve the courts for a SPECIAL event in advance, must contact the tennis 

committee for approval through Greg Kubala, 281-507-6343 or Jim Haylett, 

281-795-3552. 

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LEAGUE TENNIS: 

Ladies HLTA and WHLTA tennis leagues are approved to play on Mondays 

and Wednesdays in the Fall and Spring from 9 AM-12 PM. Currently there is a 

A-2 team playing on Monday and Championship and a A-3 teams playing on 

Wednesday. Our league rosters are currently full but if you are interested in 

playing ladies league tennis contact Elaine Kearney to get on a wait list for the 

following season, 281-492-6848. 

MISCELLANOUS 

ACCESS CARDS: New residents needing tennis/pool access cards can contact 

Crest Management at 281-579-0761. Access cards are for residents only. Please 

do not open the gates for anyone not having a card. Do not loan out your card. 

VANDALISM: Your yearly maintenance fees directly pay for vandalism on 

the courts. Our goal is to keep these costs down while maintaining the nice 

amenities in our neighborhood for all residents. Please let your children know 

if they are observed abusing our courts and/or their equipment, the Constable 

will be called to escort them home. Anyone can report vandalism directly to the 

Constable at 281-463-6666, in the effort to keep our neighborhood’s common 

areas in good condition. 

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Celeste Long/Secretary/Treasurer 281-579-1890 

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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/. 


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. 


Katy ISD Art 

Students 

Reserve Grand Champion 

Flora Hu 

Seven Lakes High School - 

“A Cowboy’s Bestfriend” 

Best of Class 

Fabiana Muñoz 

Cinco Ranch High School 

“A Texas Hindrance” 

Best of Class 

Lauren Gray 

Tompkins High School 

“American Rodeo Royalty” 

Best of Class 

Rachel Wang 

Seven Lakes High School 

“Strumming Along” 

Best of Class 

Lauren Tomalty 

Seven Lakes High School 

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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 

Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can 

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Stageworks Theatre 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: November 11-Devember 16, 2018 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

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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 

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Festival of Lights 

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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 

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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. 

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 

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

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Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range 

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

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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. 


Libraries 

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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. 

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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. 

• 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 . 

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

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. 

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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/ 

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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 

For Wildlife Advocates 

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. 

SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic 

Equestrian Centers 

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. 

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- 

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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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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 

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

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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@ 

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Volunteers Wanted At Buckner 

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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. 

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

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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. 

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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. 

Foster Children: 

Preparation For Adult Living 

When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent. 

That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities 

arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure 

out how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole 

month. Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program 

to help prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). 

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. 

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 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. 

Katy Community Giving Circle 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy 

area or surrounding communities who wants to make a difference by 

giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving by providing 

grants to local 501(c)3 organizations that will benefit or improve the 

lives of the people in our Katy community. By combining members tax 

deductible donations of just $10 per month, we are making a greater 

giving impact! Our circle provides members opportunities to learn 

about other organizations who may need volunteers or donations in our 

area through our nomination process. Since starting in 2015 The Katy 

Community Giving Circle has collected over $10,000 and given grants 

to organizations that have provided services and financial assistance to 

families all over our area. We are building a community of giving as we 

grow! For more information please visit our Facebook page facebook. 

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

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

Classes we offer: 

• Mom & Tot/Me 

(Walking-3 years) 

• Preschool Gymnastics 

(3-5 years) 

• Girls & Boys Gymnastics 

(Beginner-Advanced) 

• Tumbling 


• Cheer Technique 


• Special Needs 

(Ages 5 & Up) 

Call for FREE Trial! 

281-347-2000 

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23333 Taswell Dr., Katy, TX 77494 

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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• Ballet 

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• Lyrical/Contemporary 

• Leaps & Turns 

• Drill Team Prep 

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Birthday Parties « Parent’s Day Out 

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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 

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 

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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. 

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 walkins 

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. 


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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 

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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. 

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. 

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• Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather 

damage. May acidify again. 

• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties 

of lilies. Mulch. 

• 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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