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<strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />

Newsletter<br />

Official Newsletter for <strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Homeowner Group<br />

<strong>December</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Important Numbers<br />

Lamar ISD Info<br />

Library News<br />

<strong>December</strong> Events<br />

Houston Events<br />

Religious Information<br />

Recipes<br />

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NEED STREETLIGHT AT NIGHT!<br />

If you notice streetlights are out, record the numbers on the poles<br />

and report them directly to Center Point Energy.<br />

Anyone can do it! https://slo.centerpointenergy.com/.<br />

RENTING OUR CLUBHOUSE<br />

FOR PERSONAL MEETINGS OR PARTIES<br />

Another exciting upgrade to our community is the addition of Wi-Fi<br />

service NOW available at our Clubhouse. Not only will we be able to use<br />

Wi-Fi during our meetings or parties inside, but in the warmer weather,<br />

we will have access to it outside when enjoying our pool area! Our Clubhouse<br />

can be rented for $150, along with a $250 Deposit. Sunday through<br />

Thursday the Clubhouse can be rented until 9 PM; Friday and Saturday<br />

until 10 PM. Contact RealManage at 1-866-473-2573 for further detail!<br />

KEEPING INFORMED!<br />

Please sign up through the community portal at https://ciranet.com/<br />

ResidentPortal, join our Facebook page at <strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> for the most<br />

current information about our community. Those of you who have already<br />

volunteered to participate in the future will be contacted shortly to plan<br />

upcoming events. Those of you who have yet to do so, please come to<br />

any future meeting being announced and join in!<br />

NEIGHBORHOOD/CRIME WATCH<br />

We can all participate in our Neighborhood/Crime Watch!<br />

It is easy! It’s about neighbors looking out for each other.<br />

When suspecting criminal activities, you are encouraged to contact<br />

the police and not to intervene. Call Fort Bend Sheriff at 281-341-4665.<br />

An alert and supportive neighborhood is the greatest single defense<br />

against crime. By getting to know your neighbors and their vehicles, you<br />

will most likely be aware of suspicious people, vehicles and/or sounds<br />

that could indicate criminal activity. Be a good neighbor.<br />

Report suspicious activity to the police.<br />

FIVE REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BE KIND<br />

www.theodysseyonline.com/5-reasons-why-everyone-should-kind<br />

Everyone grows up with morals and one moral that is through and<br />

through culturally is to be kind. This timeless lesson is installed into<br />

our brains when we are little kids and should stick with us as adults.<br />

However, it’s become more apparent to me as a college student that not<br />

everyone understands why kindness is important. So, whether you’re a<br />

ten-year-old surfing the internet, a mom who is trying to back up your<br />

moral points or a grandparent in need of something to read, please<br />

take into consideration these five points on why kindness is important.<br />

1. It’s Simply a Good Thing<br />

Like everyone else in the world, you probably hate it when people are<br />

rude to you, especially for no apparent reason. Being kind to people,<br />

regardless of if you know the person or not, is something that is humane<br />

and respectable. Even if you claim to “hate people” you should at least<br />

try to be nice to someone every day. Random acts of kindness are some<br />

of the most contagious things in the world. Think about it: You hold the<br />

door for someone, they’ll hold the door for someone else and so on.<br />

How about when you hear of people at a drive-through paying for the<br />

customer who is behind them which causes them to pay for the next<br />

customer? Chain reactions are real and kindness is super influential!<br />

2. You’ll make Friends<br />

Everyone in the world deserves a friend, so what better way to gain a<br />

friend than by showing someone what an awesome, kind human you<br />

are? Kindness is free, plentiful and highly effective, so literally ANYONE<br />

can be kind. Still not sold? Think about this: Would you rather be friends<br />

with someone who helps you when you drop your books or someone<br />

who merely looks at you scrambling to pick up what you’ve dropped?<br />

On top of this, consider the fact that you’re having a bad day already.<br />

Wouldn’t you want someone to just stop and help you? Of course you<br />

would. Be that person!<br />

PARKWAY LAKES HOMEOWNERS GROUP<br />

MANAGEMENT COMPANIES<br />

<strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Homeowners Group consists of The Meadows,<br />

Club Estates and Grand Meadows. Initially all three communities<br />

were managed by the same management company<br />

however now there are two management companies.<br />

The management company for<br />

Club Estates and the Meadows is:<br />

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HELPFUL PARKWAY LAKES NUMBERS<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Lamar Consolidated ISD<br />

www.lcisd.org<br />

Hubenak Elementary (K-5) 832-223-2900<br />

Wertheimer Jr. High (6-8) 832-223-4100<br />

Foster High School (9-12) 832-223-3800<br />

Emergency Numbers:<br />

Fort Bend County Sheriff Emergency 911<br />

Fort Bend County Sheriff Precinct 3 (non-emergency )281-491-7226<br />

Richmond Fire Department (non-emergency) 281-232-6871<br />

Fort Bend Emergency Medical Service (non-emergency) 281-342-7233<br />

Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />

Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers<br />

281-342-TIPS<br />

Utilities:<br />

Electricity Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Gas CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Waste Corp. of Texas 281-368-8397<br />

Water Eco Resources 281-240-1988<br />

Fort Bend Services:<br />

Better Business Bureau 713-868-9500<br />

Brazos Bend State Park 979-553-5101<br />

Family Service Center 281-261-1830<br />

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 281-491-0800<br />

Fort Bend County Fair Association (Fair Only) 281-342-6171<br />

Fort Bend Museum Association 281-342-6478<br />

Fort Bend Parks Dept. 281-431-0131<br />

Richmond Post Office 281-633-0386<br />

Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce 281-342-5464<br />

Other Fort Bend County Phone Numbers:<br />

Animal Control 281-391-4848<br />

Architectural Committee 281-239-0597<br />

Auto Registration 281-341-3709<br />

Broken Street Lights 281-342-5441<br />

County Clerk 281-341-3710<br />

Courthouse 281-341-8670<br />

Crime Stoppers 281-342-8477<br />

Department of Public Safety 281-391-4874<br />

Driver’s License 281-232-4334<br />

Emergency Medical Service 281-342-2100<br />

Emergency Veterinarian Service 281-491-8387<br />

Environmental Sanitation 281-342-7469<br />

Fort Bend Commissioners 281-980-2235<br />

Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116<br />

Ft. Bend Appraisal District 281- 344-8623<br />

Ft. Bend Roads & Bridges Dept. 281-342-4513<br />

Garbage & Recycling 281-368-8397<br />

Herald Coaster 281-342-4474<br />

Houston Community Management 800-565-6807<br />

Nursing Division 281-342-6414<br />

Parks 281-431-0131<br />

Pecan Grove Plantation 281-344-9496<br />

Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Depart 281-232-3473<br />

Permits 281-342-3411<br />

Senior Resource Guide 832-364-6152<br />

Street Maintenance 281-342-4513<br />

Tax Assessor/Collector 281-341-3710<br />

Water & Sewer Problems 281-240-1300<br />

Water Utilities 281-342-6414<br />

<strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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3. You Never Know Who You’re Inspiring<br />

I know that there is someone for everyone to inspire. That being said,<br />

why would you want to inspire someone to project negativity? While<br />

you may not know who they’re inspiring or haven’t met the person yet,<br />

there will come a day when someone comes into your life and admires<br />

everything about you. To the voluntary jerks who are reading this: get<br />

a grip. Everyone can be a decent human being for at least five minutes<br />

per day. Besides, once you invest your five minutes of being kind to<br />

someone it’s almost hard to stop. Kindness exists in all parts of the<br />

world, so why not treat it as a universal ordeal?<br />

4. It’ll Make You Feel Good<br />

Why do I say it’s hard to stop being kind after you start? because being<br />

kind makes you feel good! I know that feeling good isn’t always easy. You<br />

may find it a little difficult to put in the extra effort to make someone’s<br />

day better by being kind. However, the feeling you get after being kind<br />

to someone is honestly worth the effort. Putting a smile on someone’s<br />

face is priceless. Not to mention, you’re also making the other person<br />

feel good, too!<br />

5. You’ll Make Your Mother Proud<br />

As previously mentioned, your mom or dad or guardian or Ellen Degeneres<br />

probably taught you the timeless lesson of “be kind to others”.<br />

How do you think your mother would feel if she heard that she raised<br />

a jerk? Even if your guardian isn’t around you all of the time, it would<br />

still make them super proud to hear that you’re a good seed. So be a<br />

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It’s not your job to make someone’s day a little brighter. Don’t feel<br />

obligated to be kind to every single person you meet, because:<br />

A. It can be tiring and<br />

B. You’re not always going to be treated the same way<br />

Sometimes, people take kindness with a grain of salt and that is okay.<br />

Always remember that being kind is a good way to live your life. Even<br />

if you are the most narcissistic person on the planet, you should learn<br />

to acknowledge other people’s happiness by committing at least one<br />

good deed per day. You honestly never know whose day you’re making<br />

by holding the door, helping to pick up books or simply smiling.<br />

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS STRESS<br />

WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEMEBERS<br />

https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/survival_tips_for_holidays_with_<br />

dysfunctional_family_members<br />

Quote “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in<br />

another city.” - George Burns<br />

Holiday stress, is difficult enough, but if you have dysfunctional family<br />

members, the daily ‘holiday reminders’ can really be upsetting. We’re<br />

bombarded with images and songs that tell us that the holidays, should<br />

be peaceful and happy - everyone gathered around the dinner table -<br />

filled with love and good cheer. If you come from a family like that you’re<br />

lucky, but most of us do not.<br />

Holidays can be stressful in the best of times, because we’re out of our<br />

regular routines - but if your family members have addictions or other<br />

impulse control behaviors, spending the holidays with them can fill you<br />

with dread. So, to get you through the holidays with the least amount<br />

of emotional pain, these holiday stress tips can help.<br />

First, you always have the choice to go to the family function or not go<br />

at all. If you choose to attend, don’t agonize about it. Expect that things<br />

will be the same as they always were. History has a way of repeating<br />

itself. But, once you’ve decided that you’re going, keep a positive frame<br />

of mind. The dysfunctional people will be the same as last year, but<br />

difference this year is that you will not to be affected by them.<br />

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In a dysfunctional family, people will say or do something that will<br />

trigger others to react. Don’t buy into it. Don’t argue, don’t blame - bite<br />

your tongue if you have to, but don’t get into the drama.<br />

If most of the arguments are around the dinner table, change the<br />

family dynamics. An informal dinner, like a buffet, can be easier and<br />

more comfortable for everyone. People can interact with the ones they<br />

want. You may also feel more in control in your own house, so if you’ve<br />

always gone to ‘moms’ and your brother always gets drunk change the<br />

tradition. If she demands that you go to her house, tell her why you<br />

want to change things this year.<br />

When someone is unhappy, moody, drunk, obsessed with the computer<br />

or whatever, everyone else is affected. Don’t let negative people ruin<br />

the party, by focusing your attention on them. Make sure you have a<br />

good time with others and ignore negative ones.<br />

Occasionally arguments turn into fights, but don’t become a peacemaker.<br />

If it’s none of your business, don’t get involved. Let those who were<br />

arguing solve their own problems. It doesn’t mean that you don’t care<br />

about them. But if you get involved, you’re enabling them, by making<br />

matters worse.<br />

If you find that the family members are rude and unmanageable, take<br />

children outside or out of the room and play with them. Always have an<br />

exit plan just in case… If problems get out of hand, don’t stay. If you feel<br />

that you have to go home or stay in a hotel, do it. Others may talk, but<br />

they will talk anyway. Don’t be a hostage because you fear the gossip.<br />

Holiday survival tips:<br />

1. Form alliances with those you like and stay clear of the<br />

dysfunctional ones.<br />

2. Don’t expect others to be different. You’re the one who must change.<br />

3. Don’t get involved in or arguments.<br />

4. Don’t get involved in fights.<br />

5. Keep busy - help in the kitchen, with the kids etc.<br />

6. Don’t try to please everyone and make everything okay.<br />

7. Use laughter and humor to take off the pressure.<br />

8. Remove children from a toxic environment and stay with them.<br />

9. If you’re upset, take time-out to decompress.<br />

10. Make an exit plan and use it.<br />

Celebrate Light<br />

Outdoor Light Festival<br />

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Christmas Eve Services • 4:30 & 6:00 pm<br />

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Sunday Morning Bible Study at 9:00 a.m.<br />

Worship at 10:30 a.m.<br />

You may never enjoy these family gatherings, but find something good<br />

that came out of it. As my aunt Sarah used to say, “you can choose your<br />

friends, but not your family”. She was right. But regardless of them, you<br />

can be in control and not allow dysfunctional family members to push<br />

your buttons. Make this holiday the best one ever!!<br />

COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER<br />

BE AN EVERYDAY HERO<br />

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences<br />

you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and<br />

volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally<br />

while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers<br />

can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles<br />

at accidents scenes and etc.<br />

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services<br />

(EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas<br />

EMS certification to serve their community.<br />

Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at<br />

sfowler@communityvfd.com.<br />

<strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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Tompkins Theatre Company Presents...<br />

Once On This Island is the universal<br />

tale of Ti Moune a fearless peasant girl in<br />

search of her place in the world, and ready<br />

to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty<br />

island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a<br />

remarkable journey to reunite with the<br />

man who has captured her heart.<br />

January 31 & February 1 at 7 pm<br />

February 2 at 2 pm & 7 pm<br />

Students $12 and Adults $15<br />

Reserved Seating tickets go on sale January 17th<br />

at www.TompkinsTheatre.com<br />

General Admission Seating tickets sold<br />

at the door prior to each performance.<br />

Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center<br />

4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494<br />

Assistance: tompkinsboxoffice@gmail.com<br />

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP<br />

Please be respectful of community grounds<br />

and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during<br />

your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.<br />

Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery<br />

bag or anything else. It may not be the most<br />

fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does<br />

show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.<br />

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES<br />

It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered<br />

and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint<br />

(i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents,<br />

please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when<br />

walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS.<br />

If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal<br />

Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching<br />

it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal,<br />

then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.<br />

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”<br />

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and<br />

remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law.<br />

bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential<br />

in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies<br />

in our community.<br />

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS<br />

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,<br />

should that animal become lost. Licensing also:<br />

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.<br />

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.<br />

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the<br />

animal control program.<br />

VACCINATION<br />

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because<br />

they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies.<br />

In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between<br />

infected wild animals and humans.<br />

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly<br />

restrained please contact:<br />

Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road -<br />

Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 -<br />

AnimalServices@co.fort-bend.tx.us.<br />

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is<br />

one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect<br />

your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’<br />

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a<br />

leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the<br />

consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’<br />

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without<br />

fear of attack from an unleashed dog.<br />

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property<br />

or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming<br />

animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog<br />

lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to<br />

the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being<br />

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Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school<br />

and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), that conducts<br />

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seniors. These young ladies have demonstrated outstanding potential<br />

throughout their high school years at St. John XXIII College<br />

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Library News<br />

GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY<br />

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />

1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond,<br />

Texas 77469, 281-342-4455<br />

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri.-Sat. 9<br />

AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website: www.<br />

fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office<br />

- 281-633-4734.<br />

To register online for any event (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us),<br />

click on “Calendar,” select<br />

“George Memorial Library,” and find the<br />

program. Participants may also register<br />

by calling the library at 281-633-4734 or by<br />

visiting the library.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

<strong>December</strong> 22nd-25th: Christmas<br />

<strong>December</strong> 31st: Closing at 5 PM<br />

January 1st: New Year’s<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• Family-History Research: Computer Lab.<br />

Reservations required.<br />

FamilySearch.org International Online<br />

Genealogy Website - Saturday, <strong>December</strong><br />

1st, 10 AM<br />

• Let’s Learn Origami! - Wednesday, November<br />

7th, 5:30-7 PM, Room 2C. Learn<br />

how to make an elegant decoration or gift<br />

from a simple piece of paper. Library staff<br />

will demonstrate how to create a gift box<br />

and a crane by simply folding and twisting<br />

paper into whimsical shapes. Materials for<br />

this program were provided through the<br />

generous support of the Friends of George<br />

Memorial Library organization.<br />

• Winter Fest - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8th, 11<br />

AM-12 noon, Meeting Room. Take a break<br />

from the hustle and bustle of the holidays<br />

with refreshments, family activities and festive<br />

music performed by the Second Street<br />

Brass Ensemble during this fun open-house<br />

event. This event is made possible by the<br />

Friends of the George Memorial Library.<br />

• Winter Holiday Mini-Concert - Monday, <strong>December</strong><br />

10th, 10 AM, Lobby. Students from<br />

the Austin Elementary School Cosmic Choir<br />

will sing an assortment of holiday carols.<br />

• Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, <strong>December</strong><br />

11th, 2 PM, Computer Lab. Learn the basics<br />

of putting together a resumé. Those<br />

attending this informal program will receive<br />

one-on-one help formatting a resumé. For<br />

assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please<br />

have a digital copy available on a USB flashdrive,<br />

saved to the cloud or have access to<br />

it via email. Registration required.<br />

• Story Spinners Writing Club – Thursday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20th, 5:30-8 PM, Room 2C. This<br />

month’s topic will be “Immersive World Building.”<br />

From beginning blogger to published<br />

novelist, writers of all genres and experience<br />

levels are welcome to write, share, learn,<br />

support, network and critique each other’s<br />

work. Writing prompts, brainteasers and brief<br />

exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations<br />

of any and all wordsmiths who wish<br />

to hone their craft. This program is recommended<br />

for adults and teens aged 14 and up.<br />

• Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - Thursday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 27th, 6 PM, Room 2B. This<br />

monthly book club is for people who<br />

enjoy cooking and would like to expand<br />

their culinary experience by sharing their<br />

interest with other food lovers. The theme<br />

for <strong>December</strong>’s meeting is “Festive Finger<br />

Foods.” Members are invited to select a<br />

cookbook from a display at the library,<br />

try out a recipe or two and report back on<br />

whether it was liked or disliked. Samples of<br />

the dish may be brought to the meeting for<br />

others to try. Meets on the fourth Thursday<br />

of every month; different cooking genres are<br />

explored each month.<br />

• International Coffee Hour - Monday, <strong>December</strong><br />

31st, 9 AM, Meeting Room. Start<br />

your week off by sharing a cup of coffee,<br />

exchanging news or a corny joke and chatting<br />

with friends at the library’s social hour<br />

celebrating the multitude of diverse cultures<br />

found in Fort Bend County. People of all<br />

nationalities are invited to this informal<br />

gathering to get to know one another, share<br />

cultural experiences and learn something<br />

new and fascinating about each other in<br />

a casual and comfortable environment.<br />

Coffee is provided through the generous<br />

support of the Friends of the George Memorial<br />

Library.<br />

• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB -<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 15th, 11 AM, Room 2B.<br />

Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated<br />

novels and comic books are invited to join<br />

this book club specifically for graphic-novel<br />

enthusiasts. This month, readers will talk<br />

about Watchmen by Alan Moore.<br />

• Book Break - Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 20th, at<br />

12 Noon, Room 2A. The book to be discussed<br />

is Reader’s Choice. Those attending may<br />

bring a lunch.<br />

• ESL Conversation Circles - Wednesdays<br />

at 10 AM and Tuesday, <strong>December</strong> 11th, 6<br />

PM, Learning Lab, presented in English.<br />

Program for individuals of all nationalities<br />

who would like a place to practice their<br />

English language and conversation skills.<br />

The “Conversation Circles” will provide<br />

an opportunity for non-English-speaking<br />

people to gather in a relaxed setting and<br />

discuss topics of their own choosing while<br />

practicing their English skills.<br />

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer<br />

classes take place in the Computer Lab.<br />

Seating is limited and reservations are<br />

required.<br />

You Can Teach Yourself to Type:<br />

Monday, <strong>December</strong> 3rd, 9 AM<br />

Computers 101: Thursday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 6th, 10 AM<br />

MS Publisher 2010 Survival Basics:<br />

Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 12th, 10 AM<br />

Facebook: Beginners: Tuesday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 18th, 2 PM<br />

MS PowerPoint 2010 Survival Basics:<br />

Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 19th, 10 AM<br />

MS PowerPoint 2010 Intermediate:<br />

Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 26th, 10 AM<br />

eReader Q&A: Tuesday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 4th, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab.<br />

(reservations not required)<br />

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS<br />

teens grades 9-12<br />

• Young Adult Book Club - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong><br />

12th, 5 PM, Room 2B. Teen readers<br />

will have the opportunity to meet with<br />

others who share the same love for great<br />

books and have a lively discussion on the<br />

reasons a book or its characters were liked<br />

or disliked. This month, readers will talk<br />

about the nonfiction book of their choice.<br />

• YA Program: Paint with Bob Ross - Friday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 21st, 2 PM, Room 2C. An instructor<br />

trained in the “Bob Ross” method will<br />

demonstrate how to paint “happy little<br />

trees.” This workshop is intended for teens<br />

in grades 9 through 12. Materials for the<br />

workshop are provided through the generous<br />

support of the Friends of the George<br />

Memorial Library. Registration required.<br />

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />

• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers<br />

caregiver/child activities, stories and songs<br />

for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of<br />

age. Toddler Time will NOT take place on<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20th or 27th.<br />

• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10<br />

AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories,<br />

movies and age-appropriate craft activities.<br />

Story Time will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong><br />

19th or 26th.<br />

• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at<br />

6:30 PM, gives families an evening option<br />

for some activities presented during the<br />

daytime. Pajama Night Story Time will NOT<br />

take place on <strong>December</strong> 20th or 27th.<br />

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• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM in<br />

the Meeting Room. Families with children of<br />

all ages are invited to come and enjoy stories,<br />

movies and crafts together. Family Story Time<br />

will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 22nd or 29th.<br />

• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday beginning<br />

at 4 PM. Crafts, movies, stories and<br />

more for school-aged children in grades<br />

kindergarten through 3. The program on<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20th will be “Make Your Own<br />

Tissue-Paper Bowl and Party Poppers.”<br />

• Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednesday<br />

of every month, 6 PM in the Middle<br />

Grades department. Activities specially<br />

designed for kids in grades 4 through 8.<br />

<strong>December</strong> 12th: Elementals<br />

• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd<br />

Mondays, 6 PM in the Middle Grades department.<br />

Activities for youth in grades 6<br />

through 8.<br />

<strong>December</strong> 3rd: Cookie Decorating<br />

<strong>December</strong> 17th: Holiday Movie<br />

& Hot Chocolate<br />

For more information about any of our<br />

events, call the library’s Public Information<br />

Office at 281-633-4734.<br />

FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY<br />

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />

8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441,<br />

281-633-4675<br />

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6<br />

PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 8 PM,<br />

Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun.<br />

Closed. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us,<br />

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.<br />

To register for any events online at the<br />

library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us),<br />

click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts<br />

Fulshear/Simonton Branch” and find the<br />

program. Participants may also register<br />

by calling the library at 281-633-4675 or by<br />

visiting the library.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

<strong>December</strong> 22nd-25th: Christmas<br />

<strong>December</strong> 31st: Closing at 5 PM<br />

January 1st: New Year’s<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale -<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 1st, 9 AM to 12 Noon;<br />

Annex, next door to the library. Discover great<br />

bargains on gently-used adult and children’s<br />

books, magazines, DVDs and videos, all at<br />

prices that are hard to beat. Prices range from<br />

25¢ for paperback books up to $5 for select<br />

hardback books.<br />

• Crochet Workshop for Beginners - Saturday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 8th, 9 AM to 12 Noon, Meeting<br />

Room. In this hands-on adult craft class for<br />

individuals aged 16 and above, library staff<br />

member Marie Picon will describe essential<br />

tools, materials and techniques used for<br />

crocheting. Learn about the different yarns<br />

that can be used for varying effects and how<br />

crochet hooks differ from other types of<br />

needlework tools. Those attending the program<br />

will master multiple stitches, practice<br />

crocheting in the round and receive ideas<br />

for using their new skills in simple projects.<br />

Materials for the class will be provided thanks<br />

to the generous support of the Friends of the<br />

Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

No previous crochet experience is necessary.<br />

Reservations are required.<br />

• Fulshear Book Club -<br />

Will resume in January.<br />

• Fulshear Night Readers Guild -<br />

Will resume in January.<br />

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12<br />

• YA: Stitch Studio for Teens - Wednesday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 5th, 4 PM, Meeting Room.<br />

Teens in grades 9 through 12 will learn<br />

different embroidery stitches and make a<br />

frame-worthy work of art. All supplies for<br />

this workshop will be provided thanks to the<br />

generous support of the Friends of the Bob<br />

Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM<br />

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers<br />

caregiver/child activities, stories and songs<br />

for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of<br />

age. This activity will NOT take place on<br />

<strong>December</strong> 18th and 25th.<br />

• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3<br />

to 6 years of age, presents stories, movies<br />

and participate in age-appropriate craft<br />

activities. This activity will NOT take place<br />

on <strong>December</strong> 19th and 26th.<br />

• After-School Breaks - 2nd Thursday at 4:30<br />

PM - Crafts, movies, stories for school-aged<br />

children in grades 1 through 5. The program<br />

on <strong>December</strong> 13th will be “Candy-Cane Deer<br />

Ornaments.” Materials will be provided through<br />

the generous support of the Friends of the Bob<br />

Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

For more information on any of the<br />

above-mentioned events, call the library<br />

or the library’s Public Information Office at<br />

281-633-4734.<br />

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DECEMBER HappeningS<br />

24 TH ANNUAL<br />

FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR<br />

<strong>December</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong><br />

The 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be<br />

held on <strong>December</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong>, at Epiphany of the<br />

Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in<br />

Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There<br />

will be over eighty top Texan vendors selling<br />

HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is<br />

coming to Frostyfest for pictures presented<br />

by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be<br />

sold by the Knights of Columbus all day starting<br />

with breakfast tacos. Ladies Club will be<br />

having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction<br />

run by the Craft Club. All proceeds will be<br />

benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School.<br />

For more information contact Brenda Cason<br />

at 281-346-8009.<br />

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS<br />

The Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce<br />

and the City of Fulshear presents Fulshear<br />

Festival of Lights on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 1,<br />

<strong>2018</strong> in Downtown Fulshear from 5 PM to 9<br />

PM. This year’s Festival of Lights Christmas<br />

event will include Santa, Live Music by Jus<br />

Coz, a Live Nativity, Frozen sisters along with a<br />

snowy Children’s activity area with a synthetic<br />

Ice Skating Rink, Vendor Booths and a Parade<br />

all ending with a Fireworks Show.<br />

The event will commence at 5 PM with the<br />

official lighting of the City Christmas Tree,<br />

announcements and a parade float contest.<br />

Event and Parade entry is free. Vendors and<br />

stores will be set up with food, crafts, clothing<br />

and jewelry so you can get some holiday<br />

shopping done!<br />

Santa will arrive during the parade and will<br />

visit the children’s area to hear what everyone<br />

wants for Christmas!<br />

Detour routes and parking information can<br />

be found on the City of Fulshear website at<br />

www.fulsheartexas.gov. If you’d like more<br />

information about this event or to register for<br />

the parade, please contact Amy Norvell amy@<br />

FulshearKaty.com or call 832-600-3221.<br />

FULSHEAR FIND YOUR<br />

FUTURE BREAKFAST<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30-9:30 AM<br />

The Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce<br />

and NewFirst National Bank are hosting the<br />

Fulshear Find Your Future breakfast at Safari<br />

Texas. The public is invited to attend. Individual<br />

tickets are $35, open seating. Underwriter<br />

sponsorship $1000, Table Sponsorship $500.<br />

For online reservations, www.fulshearkaty.<br />

com or contact Tricia Wright 469-826-3564,<br />

David Melanson 979-541-9297 or<br />

email fulshearfuture@gmail.com.<br />

9 th ANNUAL<br />

“A MERRY CHRISTMAS<br />

COOKIE WALK”<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong><br />

10 AM-1 PM<br />

Family Life Assembly of God,<br />

24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494<br />

Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for<br />

that special loved one, last minute gift or holiday<br />

gathering. Choose from an assortment of<br />

goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday<br />

celebration. Come early for the best selection.<br />

All sold by the pound. For more information<br />

contact us at flagwomen@flag.church or call<br />

281-392-0637.<br />

15 TH ANNUAL TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL<br />

HOLIDAY HOME TOURS<br />

Tour Seven Elegant, magical homes all decked<br />

out for the holidays. Go to the Events page on<br />

www.thsprojectgrad.com for more information.<br />

Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by touring<br />

the beautifully decorated homes of James E.<br />

Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour sponsored<br />

by Taylor’s Class of 2019 Project Grad.<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 6 th , 5-9 PM<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th , 10 AM-2 PM and 5-9 PM<br />

Pre-sale tickets for the Holiday Home Tour<br />

can be purchased for $15 from Hauerland’s<br />

Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South Mason<br />

Road or the Senior office of James E. Taylor<br />

High School (20700 Kingsland Blvd.). Tickets<br />

will be $20 at the door. Taylor’s Project Grad<br />

provides the senior class a safe year-end celebration<br />

with friends and teachers.<br />

PLEASE JOIN US FOR<br />

‘DINNER WITH PATTON’<br />

If you’ve ever wanted to meet General George<br />

Patton, here’s your chance! OK, yes. He is long<br />

deceased, but world famous re-enactor Denny<br />

Hair does a fine impersonation. He will be in<br />

full regalia for “Dinner with Patton,” which<br />

is being hosted by the Houston Wing of the<br />

Commemorative Air Force. The event, which<br />

is set for 6-10 PM on Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th , is<br />

the first fundraiser for a new museum hangar.<br />

The location is Hangar B5 at the West Houston<br />

Airport (18000 Groschke Rd.).<br />

Hair will recite speeches inspired by General<br />

Patton and will answer questions from the<br />

audience about Patton’s life and career. Period<br />

music will be provided by local artist Maria<br />

Thorne. The evening will have a 3-course holiday<br />

themed dinner and there will be a cash<br />

bar with beer and wine. Tickets start at $100;<br />

for more information, please visit<br />

www.houstonwing.org.<br />

WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

“TOYS FOR TOTS”<br />

Willowfork Fire Department is again teaming<br />

with the United States Marine Corps<br />

to sponsor the “Toys for Tots” Drive in the<br />

Katy area. This is the thirteenth year the<br />

Department has participated in this event<br />

and, thanks to the caring and generous<br />

people in the Department’s service area, it<br />

has been an incredible success.<br />

Willowfork Fire Department is only able to<br />

accept donations of new and unwrapped<br />

toys in original packaging for infants<br />

through high school ages or checks made<br />

out to Toys for Tots. Donations may be<br />

brought to all Willowfork locations, Station<br />

1 at 24655 Westheimer <strong>Parkway</strong>, Station 2<br />

at 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd or Station 3 at<br />

2700 Spring Green Blvd. in Katy. Groups that<br />

collect a large number of toys can arrange<br />

for pick up by contacting Beth Robinson<br />

at 281-395-0011 Extension 121 or beth.<br />

robinson@willowforkfire.com. The the toy<br />

drive runs through <strong>December</strong> 14 th . Toys can<br />

be dropped off at either Station anytime<br />

between the hours of 10 AM and 7 PM.<br />

CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB<br />

Our annual Christmas Fundraiser luncheon<br />

benefits CASA this year and is set for Friday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 14 th , 11 AM-2 PM. Tickets are now<br />

available online at our website,<br />

www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.<br />

The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a<br />

501(c)4 providing residents in Katy and surrounding<br />

cities with activities, both social<br />

and charitable. We designate charities each<br />

year as recipients for our fundraising events.<br />

We typically meet each month as an entire<br />

club at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch at 7 PM<br />

to partake in themed events such as a Chili<br />

Cook Off, Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent<br />

Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense Class,<br />

Favorite Things Exchange and Luau.<br />

We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each<br />

meet once a month on a small scale in residents<br />

homes, businesses, restaurants and<br />

walking trails. $40 annual dues for all the<br />

social and charitable fun.<br />

Instagram:<br />

www.instagram.com/cincoranchladiesclub<br />

Facebook:<br />

www.facebook.com/CincoRanchLadiesClub<br />

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THEATER/ARTS<br />

HOUSTON REPERTOIRE BALLET’S 20 TH ANNUAL<br />

PERFORMANCE OF THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC THE NUTCRACKER<br />

Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional<br />

ballet company, celebrates its 23 rd season, beginning with its 20 th annual<br />

performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring professional guest artists<br />

Elizabeth Keller as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Andrew Taft as the Cavalier<br />

and Joe Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer, with the Cypress Philharmonic<br />

directed by Glynnes Lanthier.<br />

Performances will be held on Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th at 7 PM - abbreviated<br />

Arts & Education performance perfect for young children with ticket<br />

prices just $12; Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th at 2 PM & 7 PM and Sunday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 9 th at 1 PM & 4:30 PM at the Tomball High School Theatre,<br />

30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. For ticket information, call<br />

281-940-HRB1 (4721) or visit www.hrbdance.org. Tickets are $18 for<br />

students/seniors and $23 for adults.<br />

A.D Players at the George Theater<br />

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056<br />

It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play-November 30 th -<strong>December</strong> 23 rd<br />

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM.<br />

Box Office: 713-526-2721<br />

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday<br />

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Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006<br />

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: November 11-Devember 16, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM<br />

Sunday matinees at 3 PM<br />

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road,<br />

Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />

HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong> (7:30 PM) at<br />

Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Rd., Houston, TX 77065.<br />

There will be audience caroling and a special visit by Santa Claus!<br />

Pre-concert presentation will be at 7 PM and a silent auction during<br />

intermission; a reception follows this concert.<br />

HANDEL’S MESSIAH - Friday, <strong>December</strong> 21, <strong>2018</strong> (7:30 PM) at<br />

Tallowood Baptist Church Chapel, 555 Tallowood Rd, Houston, TX<br />

77024. This is a smaller venue, and tickets are expected to sell out.<br />

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this dramatic oratorio as<br />

a part of your Christmas tradition.<br />

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the HCS<br />

website at www.houstonchoral.org or call 832-478-6986.<br />

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Houston Area Events<br />

HOUSTON MARGARITA FESTIVAL - <strong>December</strong> 9 th , 12 Noon-10 PM, Water Works Park,<br />

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

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

Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping the festival with some of the<br />

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

list is extensive.<br />

TOMBALL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVAL - <strong>December</strong> 7-9, <strong>2018</strong>, 200 Market St.,<br />

Tomball, TX 77375, admission free. Friday 6-10 PM, Saturday 10 AM-10 PM, Sunday 10 AM-6<br />

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

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

SNOWFEST FESTIVAL - Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong>, 5:30-9 PM, City Hall Complex, 1522<br />

Texas <strong>Parkway</strong>, Missouri City, TX 77459. Admission is free. Pre-festival entertainment will<br />

kick off the event and will follow with the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks! Guests are<br />

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

Santa!<br />

SNOWFEST PARADE - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM, Cartwright Rd., Missouri City,<br />

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

long procession will feature floats decorated in holiday themes and various organizations<br />

on foot! The parade will begin at the Public Safety Headquarters located on the corner of<br />

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

Community organizations that would like to participate in the Snowfest Parade are invited<br />

to contact Kyle Frye at kfrye@missouricitytx.gov.<br />

10TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD BUILD OFF - Saturday <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-4:30 PM,<br />

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

spectators. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials.<br />

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

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

Team registration for the <strong>2018</strong> event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals,<br />

students and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure.<br />

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

57 TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE - <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 6 PM, Kemah<br />

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

decorated boats of all sizes parade around Clear Lake and through the Clear Lake Channel<br />

in front of the Kemah Boardwalk.<br />

THE HERITAGE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR - <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 5-9 PM,<br />

The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10. The Heritage<br />

Society’s annual holiday tradition, the Candlelight Tour, will feature decorated buildings,<br />

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

Santa Claus and his Workshop, family entertainment and holiday fare at the Candlelight Café.<br />

GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK PRESENTS CAMPFIRE CHRISTMAS - <strong>December</strong> 8<br />

and 15, <strong>2018</strong>, 6 PM, George Ranch Historic Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd., Richmond , TX 77469.<br />

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

Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for children, seniors and groups of 10 or<br />

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

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

start the evening with a merry greeting at the Visitor Center and hot chocolate and coffee<br />

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

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

tram for a journey.<br />

THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN AT VICTORY CAMP - <strong>December</strong> 1 st , <strong>December</strong> 7 th -8 th , <strong>December</strong><br />

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

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

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

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

Scenery and over 300,000 lights.<br />

DISCOVERY GREEN PRESENTS FROSTIVAL AND THE ICE - Daily in <strong>December</strong> (see website<br />

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

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

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

Green Mountain Energy’s renewable energy, ensuring The ICE is environmentally friendly<br />

and sustainable.<br />

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LIGHTS, SNOW AND UGLY SWEATERS - Through January 6, 2019,<br />

Tuesday-Sunday, Children’s Museum Of Houston, 1500 Binz Street,<br />

Houston, TX 77004. Admission: $0-$12. When the holiday season<br />

rolls around, fire places light up, heaters turn on and the pumpkin<br />

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

of Houston invites you to unwrap the holiday magic, spread the joy<br />

and bring your friends to the Museum’s “Lights, Snow and Ugly<br />

Sweaters!” winter wonderland that has no end. Find a whole new<br />

reason for the season, come chase the Museum’s colorful lights and<br />

dashing colors and bring your loved ones for a warm and toasty<br />

escape from the past, into a bright, shimmering, shiny future.<br />

ZOO LIGHTS - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM,<br />

Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Closed<br />

on <strong>December</strong> 24-25, <strong>2018</strong>. The Houston Zoo is transformed into a<br />

winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its<br />

seventh year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions.<br />

Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo<br />

grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season - including<br />

more than two million lights! Fifteen miles of earth-friendly LED<br />

lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to<br />

light your way.<br />

MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 2019,<br />

5-11 PM, Gulf Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX<br />

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

com/general-info/. The <strong>2018</strong> festival will feature eight fascinating<br />

themed sections including The Kingdom, The Village, The Dino, The<br />

East, Houston, The Globe and the festival’s newest sections: The Ice<br />

and The Sea. The 52-day festival will also include a Holiday Market<br />

Square where guests will have a chance to explore the festival<br />

food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo<br />

opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus.<br />

There will be nightly acrobatic performances included in admission,<br />

authentic arts and crafts created by skilled Chinese artisans (dates<br />

TBD), amusement rides and games and an expanded dinosaur<br />

exhibit complete with dinosaur rides.<br />

ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Daily through January 6,<br />

2019, 10 AM-11PM, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd., Galveston,<br />

TX 77554. For tickets cost and purchase www.moodygardens.<br />

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

on a journey from the North to South poles. The CAA Ruijing Ice<br />

Carving Team will even create a giant ice slide that will take guests<br />

on a glacial journey. Guests will encounter polar bears, penguins,<br />

humpback whales, snowy owls, walruses and of course, reindeer -<br />

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

ft. insulated tent structure chilled and maintained at nine degrees.<br />

Shiver’s Ice Bar also returns to ICE LAND this year as guests enjoy<br />

ultra-cool holiday spirits as they enter this bar made completely of<br />

ice creatively transformed into an igloo this year to fit the Pole-to-<br />

Pole theme.<br />

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT BAYOU BEND - <strong>December</strong> 14,<br />

<strong>2018</strong>-January 5, 2019, Wednesday-Sunday, 5:30 PM, Bayou Bend<br />

Collection And Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007.<br />

Child Admission $10. Discover an immersive Christmas experience<br />

at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge<br />

brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights<br />

and activities for all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun,<br />

holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live<br />

actors, theatrical effects and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots<br />

more to see and do, too.<br />

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (abridged) - Through <strong>December</strong><br />

23, <strong>2018</strong>, Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee,<br />

2 PM, Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen <strong>Parkway</strong>, Suite 101,<br />

Houston, TX 77019, tickets start at $25. It’s the Annual Holiday Variety<br />

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Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational<br />

Universalist Church-where all faiths are welcome because we’ll<br />

believe anything! There’s just one minor problem: none of the acts<br />

scheduled to perform have arrived. Now it’s up to three quickwitted<br />

church members to perform the ENTIRE Variety Show and<br />

Christmas Pageant by themselves! An irreverent yet heartwarming<br />

romp through tradition, The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)<br />

bursts with festive, slapstick fun as these cheerfully ridiculous clowns<br />

celebrate all of our favorite holiday traditions-at once.<br />

SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS - <strong>December</strong> 9 th , 2-4 PM, Jesse H. Jones<br />

Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338, admission is FREE.<br />

Beat the heat and join this musical group that is celebrating over 30<br />

years of concerts! Sing along, bring your own instrument, dance or<br />

just have fun. Join us as the Second Sunday Pickers entertain with<br />

acoustic music, including country-and-western, bluegrass, folk,<br />

gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors of all ages are welcome.<br />

PANTO STAR FORCE - November 21, <strong>2018</strong>-<strong>December</strong> 30, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, 2 PM,<br />

Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen <strong>Parkway</strong>, Suite 101, Houston,<br />

TX 77019, tickets start at $25. Panto Star Force is an adventurous,<br />

cosmic blast of blockbuster hilarity! Jed, a farm boy from the planet<br />

Cypress, joins forces with a zany band of space rebels, robots and<br />

furry bartenders (and Buttons, of course!) to stop the powerful<br />

Emperor Snorkelfish and Dark Tater from taking over the galaxy.<br />

Come ready to laugh, cheer and boo in true Panto style, with plenty<br />

of toe-tapping music and intergalactic fun for the whole family!<br />

WITS PERFORMANCE POETRY FOR TEENS AT LEVY PARK - 1 st Friday<br />

of each month, 7-8:30 PM Levy Park 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098,<br />

admission is FREE. During this monthly workshop for students ages<br />

13 to 19, young writers will craft original poems, meet other young<br />

writers and work with professional performance poets to explore their<br />

creative voices. No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome.<br />

THIRD THURSDAYS SIP & STROLL - 3 rd Thursday of each month,<br />

5-9 PM, Houston Heights 19th Street, 325 W 19 th St., Houston, TX<br />

77008, admission is FREE. Pick up complimentary sips along the<br />

line of local shops while you shop boutique clothings, handmade<br />

jewelry, home decor, antique, vintage, local made toiletries and<br />

visit our Eateries for crafted cocktails and delicious local fare!<br />

CARS AND COFFEE - through <strong>December</strong> 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-12 PM.<br />

Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite<br />

200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free. Cruise in to Gateway<br />

Classic Cars every last Saturday of the month for Cars & Coffee. So<br />

far we have had some amazing turnouts, but we want to continue<br />

to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides!<br />

No Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No cruiser? No sweat<br />

bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics.<br />

Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through <strong>December</strong> 29, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission is<br />

free. In addition to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers<br />

Market brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live<br />

music, cooking demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment.<br />

Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.<br />

CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ AT THE CISTERN: SPATIAL<br />

CHROMOINTERFERENCE - Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern<br />

At Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times:<br />

Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6<br />

PM. Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students.<br />

The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and raw<br />

interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make for<br />

an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez<br />

at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear<br />

white or light colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing<br />

as the color changes creating a sensation of movement.<br />

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Church<br />

Events<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church<br />

Messiah Singalong<br />

Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 2, <strong>2018</strong>, 7 PM<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,<br />

20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450 • stpkaty.org<br />

What is Christmas without Handel’s Messiah? The Chancel Choir of St. Peter’s<br />

United Methodist Church in Katy invites you to their annual Messiah Singalong<br />

in the Sanctuary. Please come to sing or just to listen to this beautiful music.<br />

There will be soloists and a full orchestra. There is no charge. Copies of the<br />

sheet music will be available for loan or for sale. Reception to follow.<br />

Community Fun Fridays - Jingle Jam<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 14, <strong>2018</strong>, 6:30-8:30 pm<br />

The Fellowship - 22765 Westheimer <strong>Parkway</strong>, Katy 77450<br />

www.thefellowship.org/resources/events/community-fun-fridays<br />

Bring your family and friends for this FREE holiday gathering - Jingle Jam:<br />

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

show beginning at 6:30 PM. Lots of activities after the show - photos<br />

booths, cookies, hot chocolate, games, crafts and even Santa! Free event<br />

- but please preregister. Come ring in the holidays with Jingle Jam!<br />

Christmas Eve Worship At Living Stones<br />

Living Stones Church invites community members to join in celebrating<br />

the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve, Monday, <strong>December</strong> 24 th at 5 PM, at<br />

Tays Junior High, 26721 Hawk’s Prairie Blvd. in Katy. The family-friendly,<br />

music-filled service features familiar carols and other Christmas favorites,<br />

as well as a special message from Pastor Scott Rawlings. A nursery is<br />

available for children up to 2 years of age, while pre-school children and<br />

older will have worship seat activities and a snack.<br />

The service concludes with Silent Night and the lighting of luminaries for<br />

a truly inspirational celebration of the most special gift ever given, the gift<br />

of Jesus. For additional information, visit LivingStones.org.<br />

Katy First Umc Christmas Services<br />

5601 Fifth Street, Katy Texas 77493<br />

Katyfirst.org<br />

<strong>December</strong> 23 rd : Contemporary Service at 6 PM.<br />

On <strong>December</strong> 24 th :<br />

Children’s Service 4 PM<br />

Candlelight Service 6 PM<br />

Candlelight/Communion 8 PM<br />

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church<br />

Christmas Services<br />

1351 S. Mason Road - 281-579-1080 cornerstonekaty.org<br />

On Christmas Eve there will be a Candlelight Service at 6 PM<br />

(in Memorial <strong>Parkway</strong>).<br />

River Bend Baptist Church<br />

Christmas Services<br />

27600 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441<br />

281-346-2279<br />

RiverBendBC.org<br />

Celebrate Light: <strong>December</strong> 20 th -23 rd : 6:30-7:30 PM<br />

Christmas Eve Services: 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

Living Word Lutheran Church<br />

3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy 77450 - 281-392-2300<br />

www.livingwordkaty.org<br />

“BEHOLD, A SAVIOR!” Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 9 th<br />

“Behold, a Savior!” is a portrait of a promise and a portrait of the fulfillment of<br />

that promise. Throughout this musical, Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall skillfully<br />

weave scripture and dramatic first-hand accounts of the birth of Jesus into<br />

beloved carols and original songs. Each monologue and song will take you<br />

on a journey from the longing of Zechariah, the joy and acceptance of Mary<br />

and the courage of Joseph to the accounts of the shepherds and wise men. .<br />

Let us inspire and prepare you for the celebration of the birth of our Lord with<br />

both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces at 8, 9:15 and 11<br />

AM in the church sanctuary. The musical presentation will feature the Living<br />

Word Choir accompanied by a chamber orchestra.<br />

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP<br />

Living Word would like to invite the community to join them this<br />

Christmas to celebrate the birth of Christ. A Pre-Christmas Vespers<br />

service will be held on <strong>December</strong> 21 st at 7 PM for families that will not<br />

be in town for Christmas Eve. The service will include familiar Christmas<br />

hymns, readings, communion and special music of the season in a liveunplugged<br />

setting. The service will conclude with a candle lighting.<br />

On Christmas Eve at 1 PM, there will be a Jazz Christmas Eve afternoon<br />

vespers. The service will feature a jazz sextet playing unique arrangements<br />

for the season, congregational Christmas carols and a special Christmas<br />

jazz communion. A festive candle lit atmosphere will prepare one and all<br />

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

(and their families) are invited to an Interactive Christmas Eve worship<br />

service. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of<br />

Christmas. A Contemporary Christmas Eve worship service featuring<br />

contemporary music will be held at 5 PM. Candlelight Christmas Eve<br />

Worship services featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a<br />

brass ensemble will be held at 7 and 11 PM.<br />

Katy Christian Women’s Connection<br />

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible<br />

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US.<br />

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are<br />

held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started<br />

in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call<br />

Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.<br />

For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please<br />

email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.<br />

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Katy Women’s Aglow<br />

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled<br />

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth<br />

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

to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special<br />

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

our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings,<br />

special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.<br />

Hope Impacts Bible Studies<br />

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

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450<br />

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

first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion<br />

Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite childcare<br />

provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, Maximum 10.<br />

Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.<br />

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adult News<br />

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons<br />

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

fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner<br />

of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit<br />

www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />

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HANUKKAH<br />

begins Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 2, <strong>2018</strong><br />

and ends Monday, <strong>December</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong><br />

HISTORY OF HANUKKAH<br />

HANUKKAH TRADITIONS<br />

The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah<br />

commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of<br />

the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews<br />

had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean<br />

Revolt. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the<br />

25 th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or<br />

<strong>December</strong>. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated<br />

with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.<br />

HISTORY OF HANUKKAH<br />

The events that inspired the Hanukkah holiday took place during a particularly<br />

turbulent phase of Jewish history. Around 200 B.C., Judea-also<br />

known as the Land of Israel-came under the control of Antiochus III, the<br />

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practicing their religion. His son, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, proved<br />

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Did you know? The story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah because<br />

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It is, however, mentioned in the New Testament, in which Jesus attends<br />

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Led by the Jewish priest Mattathias and his five sons, a large-scale<br />

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Second Temple, rebuild its altar and light its menorah-the gold candelabrum<br />

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THE HANUKKAH “MIRACLE”<br />

According to the Talmud, one of Judaism’s most central texts, Judah Maccabee<br />

and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second<br />

Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was<br />

only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for<br />

a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them<br />

time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired the Jewish sages<br />

to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival. (The first Book of the Maccabees<br />

tells another version of the story, describing an eight-day celebration that<br />

followed the rededication but making no reference to the miracle of the oil.)<br />

OTHER INTERPRETATIONS OF THE HANUKKAH STORY<br />

Some modern historians offer a radically different interpretation of the<br />

Hanukkah tale. In their view, Jerusalem under Antiochus IV had erupted<br />

into civil war between two camps of Jews: those who had assimilated<br />

into the dominant culture that surrounded them, adopting Greek and<br />

Syrian customs; and those who were determined to impose Jewish laws<br />

and traditions, even if by force. The traditionalists won out in the end,<br />

with the Hasmonean dynasty-led by Judah Maccabee’s brother and his<br />

descendants-wresting control of the Land of Israel from the Seleucids and<br />

maintaining an independent Jewish kingdom for more than a century.<br />

Jewish scholars have also suggested that the first Hanukkah may have<br />

been a belated celebration of Sukkot, which the Jews had not had the<br />

chance to observe during the Maccabean Revolt. One of the Jewish religion’s<br />

most important holidays, Sukkot consists of seven days of feasting,<br />

prayer and festivities.<br />

HANUKKAH TRADITIONS<br />

The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the kindling of a nine-branched<br />

menorah, known in Hebrew as the hanukiah. On each of the holiday’s eight<br />

nights, another candle is added to the menorah after sundown; the ninth<br />

candle, called the shamash (“helper”), is used to light the others. Jews typically<br />

recite blessings during this ritual and display the menorah prominently<br />

in a window as a reminder to others of the miracle that inspired the holiday.<br />

In another allusion to the Hanukkah miracle, traditional Hanukkah foods are<br />

fried in oil. Potato pancakes (known as latkes) and jam-filled donuts (sufganiyot)<br />

are particularly popular in many Jewish households. Other Hanukkah<br />

customs include playing with four-sided spinning tops called dreidels and<br />

exchanging gifts. In recent decades, particularly in North America, Hanukkah<br />

has exploded into a major commercial phenomenon, largely because it falls<br />

near or overlaps with Christmas. From a religious perspective, however, it<br />

remains a relatively minor holiday that places no restrictions on working,<br />

attending school or other activities.<br />

Source: www.history.com/topics/holidays/hanukkah<br />

KWANZAA<br />

DECEMBER 26, <strong>2018</strong> - JANUARY 1, 2019<br />

Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California<br />

State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the Watts riots<br />

in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African-Americans<br />

together as a community. He founded US, a cultural organization and<br />

started to research African “first fruit” (harvest) celebrations. Karenga<br />

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of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu, to form the basis of Kwanzaa.<br />

KWANZAA HISTORY<br />

The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza”<br />

which means “first fruits” in Swahili. Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its<br />

own way, but celebrations often include songs and dances, African drums,<br />

storytelling, poetry reading and a large traditional meal. On each of the<br />

seven nights, the family gathers and a child lights one of the candles on the<br />

Kinara (candleholder), then one of the seven principles is discussed. The<br />

principles, called the Nguzo Saba (seven principles in Swahili) are values<br />

of African culture, which contribute to building and reinforcing community<br />

among African-Americans. Kwanzaa also has seven basic symbols, which<br />

represent values and concepts reflective of African culture. An African feast,<br />

called a Karamu, is held on <strong>December</strong> 31 st .<br />

Did you know? The seven principles or Nguzo Saba are a set of ideals created<br />

by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different principle.<br />

The candle-lighting ceremony each evening provides the opportunity to<br />

gather and discuss the meaning of Kwanzaa. The first night, the black candle<br />

in the center is lit (and the principle of umoja/unity is discussed). One candle<br />

is lit each evening and the appropriate principle is discussed.<br />

SEVEN PRINCIPLES<br />

The seven principles or Nguzo Saba are a set of ideals created by Dr.<br />

Maulana Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different principle.<br />

• Unity:Umoja (oo–MO–jah): To strive for and maintain unity in the family,<br />

community, nation and race.<br />

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• Self-determination: Kujichagulia (koo–gee–cha–goo–LEE–yah): To define<br />

ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.<br />

• Collective Work and Responsibility: Ujima (oo–GEE–mah): To build and<br />

maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s<br />

problems our problems and to solve them together.<br />

• Cooperative Economics: Ujamaa (oo–JAH–mah): To build and maintain our<br />

own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.<br />

• Purpose: Nia (nee–YAH): To make our collective vocation the building<br />

and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their<br />

traditional greatness.<br />

• Creativity: Kuumba (koo–OOM–bah): To do always as much as we can,<br />

in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and<br />

beneficial than we inherited it.<br />

• Faith: Imani (ee–MAH–nee): To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents,<br />

our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.<br />

SEVEN SYMBOLS<br />

The seven principles or Nguzo Saba are a set of ideals created by Dr. Maulana<br />

Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different principle.<br />

• Mazao, the crops (fruits, nuts and vegetables): Symbolizes work and the<br />

basis of the holiday. It represents the historical foundation for Kwanzaa,<br />

the gathering of the people that is patterned after African harvest festivals<br />

in which joy, sharing, unity and thanksgiving are the fruits of collective<br />

planning and work.<br />

• Mkeka: Place Mat: The mkeka, made from straw or cloth, comes directly<br />

from Africa and expresses history, culture and tradition. It symbolizes the<br />

historical and traditional foundation for us to stand on and build our lives<br />

because today stands on our yesterdays, just as the other symbols stand<br />

on the mkeka.<br />

• Vibunzi: Ear of Corn: The stalk of corn represents fertility and symbolizes<br />

that through the reproduction of children, the future hopes of the family<br />

are brought to life. One ear is called vibunzi and two or more ears are called<br />

mihindi. Each ear symbolizes a child in the family and thus one ear is placed<br />

on the mkeka for each child in the family.<br />

• Mishumaa Saba: The Seven Candles: Candles are ceremonial objects with<br />

two primary purposes: to re-create symbolically the sun’s power and to<br />

provide light. The celebration of fire through candle burning is not limited<br />

to one particular group or country; it occurs everywhere. Mishumaa saba<br />

are the seven candles: three red, three green and one black. The back<br />

candle symbolizes Umoja (unity), the basis of success and is lit on <strong>December</strong><br />

26 th . The three green candles, representing Nia, Ujima and Imani,<br />

are placed to the right of the Umoja candle, while the three red candles,<br />

representing Kujichagulia, Ujamaa and Kuumba, are placed to the left of<br />

it. During Kwanzaa, on candle, representing one principle, is lit each day.<br />

Then the other candles are relit to give off more light and vision. The number<br />

of candles burning also indicate the principle that is being celebrated.<br />

The illuminating fire of the candles is a basic element of the universe and<br />

every celebration and festival includes fire in some form. Fire’s mystique,<br />

like the sun, is irresistible and can destroy or create with its mesmerizing,<br />

frightening, mystifying power.<br />

• Kinara: The Candleholder: The kinara is the center of the Kwanzaa setting<br />

and represents the original stalk from which we came: our ancestry. The<br />

kinara can be shape - straight lines, semicircles or spirals - as long as the<br />

seven candles are separate and distinct, like a candelabra.<br />

• Kikombe Cha Umoja: The Unity Cup: The kikombe cha umoja is a special<br />

cup that is used to perform the libation (tambiko) ritual during the Karamu<br />

feast on the sixth day of Kwanzaa. In many African societies libation<br />

are poured for the living dead whose souls stay with the earth they tilled.<br />

• Zawadi: Gifts: When we celebrate Imani on the seventh day of Kwanzaa,<br />

we give meaningful zawadi (gifts) to encourage growth, self-determination,<br />

achievement and success. We exchange the gifts with members of our immediate<br />

family, especially the children, to promote or reward accomplishments<br />

and commitments kept, as well as with our guests. Handmade gifts<br />

are encouraged to promote self-determination, purpose and creativity and<br />

to avoid the chaos of shopping and conspicuous consumption during the<br />

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<strong>Parkway</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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Simple Ambrosia<br />

Salad<br />

You could make this on National Ambrosia<br />

Day on <strong>December</strong> 12 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained<br />

4 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained<br />

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream<br />

1 (10.5 ounce) package<br />

miniature marshmallows<br />

3/4 cup shredded coconut<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Mix pineapple, oranges, sour cream,<br />

marshmallows and coconut together in<br />

a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and<br />

refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to<br />

overnight.<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

Date-Nut Bread<br />

You could make this on National Date Nut Bread Day <strong>December</strong> 22 nd !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1/2 cup raisins 1 cup sugar<br />

1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

2 teaspoons butter, or as needed 1 egg, well-beaten<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />

1 cup chopped pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon salt<br />

7 pitted prunes, chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts<br />

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Put raisins in a bowl. Pour boiling water over raisins; soak until raisins<br />

have flavored the water, about 20 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the<br />

water. Discard raisins.<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with<br />

butter.<br />

Bring reserved water to a boil in a small saucepan. Measure 3/4 cup<br />

boiling water into a bowl. Stir baking soda into water. Put dates and<br />

prunes in a large bowl. Pour baking powder-water over dates and prunes;<br />

add unsalted butter and stir until melted. Stir sugar and vanilla extract<br />

into the fruit mixture; let cool to room temperature.<br />

Stir egg into the fruit mixture to evenly coat. Mix flour and salt together in<br />

a small bowl; add to fruit mixture and stir. Fold walnuts into the mixture<br />

and pour into the prepared loaf pan.<br />

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center<br />

comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before<br />

removing to cool completely on a wire rack.<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties<br />

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• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of<br />

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