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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER<br />

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

Important Numbers... 3<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 5<br />

School News... 6<br />

What’s Happening in Katy... 8<br />

Houston Area Events... 12<br />

Libraries/Parks... 14<br />

Volunteer Opportunities/Support/Help... 18<br />

KID’S CHRISTMAS KORNER... 24<br />

Garden Tips... 26<br />

Recipes... 27<br />

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New Year's Eve Fireworks<br />

USE COMMON SENSE & BE CONSIDERATE!<br />

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

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<br />

exciting holiday.<br />

Please consider the following:<br />

• Please don’t direct any fireworks at anything or anyone.<br />

• 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).<br />

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

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

• 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.<br />

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).<br />

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.<br />

THE <strong>1463</strong> IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

SECURITY<br />

Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911<br />

Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202<br />

Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666<br />

Precinct 3 Constable’s Patrol 281-491-7226<br />

Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800<br />

30626 5th St, Fulshear, TX 77441<br />

Memorial Herman Hospital - Katy 281-644-7000<br />

Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700<br />

Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000<br />

City of Fulshear 281-346-1796<br />

Fort Bend Tax Office 281-341-3710<br />

Emergency Service District Tax 281-342-6414<br />

Fort Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />

Houston Recreation Manangement 713-932-7665<br />

(Call for Pool Party Reservations)<br />

www.h-rec.com<br />

Severn Trent MUD 151 - Billing 281-579-4500<br />

Severn Trent Service 2 8 1 - 3 9 8 - 8 2 1 1<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

Trash Collection - Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />

Trash Days - Wednesday & Saturday<br />

AT&T 800-288-2747<br />

Metro 713-635-4000<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Wolman Elementary School 281-234-1700<br />

WoodCreek Junior High School 281-234-0800<br />

Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation 281-396-2700<br />

KISD Police Department 281-347-4000<br />

Lamar Consolidated ISD<br />

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Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600<br />

Briscoe Junior High School 832-223-4000<br />

Wertheimer Middle School 832-223-4100<br />

Foster High School 832-223-3800<br />

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School News<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>December</strong> 21 st - Early Dismissal - End of Semester<br />

<strong>December</strong> 24 th - January 4 th - Winter Break - Holiday - Students and Staff<br />

January 7 th - Teacher Preparation Day<br />

January 8 th - First Day of Spring Semester<br />

Featured photo - CRHS Orchestra (see article)<br />

Katy Isd Announces Screening Deadline<br />

For Gifted & Talented Students<br />

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

for the 2019-2020 gifted and talented program. Parents must complete<br />

a Parent Checklist which can be obtained from the student’s school or<br />

from the Katy ISD website.<br />

<strong>The</strong> deadline for completing and returning the Parent Checklist is<br />

<strong>December</strong> 5, <strong>2018</strong>. Checklists which are not returned by the deadline<br />

will not be screened for service for the 2019-2020 school year. <strong>The</strong><br />

State of Texas requires that various types of measures be used to<br />

identify students for gifted programs which includes observations and<br />

standardized tests. <strong>The</strong> program for elementary students consists of a<br />

one-day pullout in the Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in<br />

gifted education. Secondary GT students are clustered and served in<br />

Pre AP and AP classes. Transfer students who were screened in Fall <strong>2018</strong><br />

must wait one full academic year before they can be rescreened. Parents<br />

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

facilitators if they have additional questions. <strong>The</strong>y can visit the Katy ISD<br />

GT and Advanced Academics webpage for more information.<br />

Katy ISD’S Partners In<br />

Education Kicks Off 17Th Annual<br />

Food For Families Campaign<br />

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education is inviting the community to support<br />

families in need this holiday season. Food for Families is an annual<br />

campaign that provides grocery gift cards to Katy ISD students and their<br />

families. Every Katy ISD campus identifies students in need of assistance<br />

and gift cards are given to those students before winter break. Last year,<br />

Food for Families helped 676 families. Since its inception in 2002, this<br />

initiative has raised over $190,000 helping over 4,000 families have a<br />

happier holiday. Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated.<br />

Those interested in helping a Katy ISD family in need this holiday season,<br />

should donate by <strong>December</strong> 7 th . Contributions are accepted online or via<br />

check, remitted to “Katy ISD Food for Families” and mailed to Partners<br />

in Education, Katy ISD ESC, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy 77494. Food<br />

for Families, a Katy ISD Partners in Education yearly initiative, unites<br />

our Katy ISD staff and community in holiday support for select students<br />

and their families. To learn more, visit Partners in Education under the<br />

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

396-2645, tammyrstringer@katyisd.org.<br />

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Cinco Ranch High School<br />

Orchestra Winter Concert<br />

Include this FREE Concert in your holiday plans! <strong>The</strong> Cinco Ranch High<br />

School Orchestra will be performing holiday music, including selections<br />

from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” such as Mendelson and Guaraldi’s<br />

lovely “Christmas Time is Here.’ <strong>The</strong> Winter Concert will take place<br />

Thursday <strong>December</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong> at 7 PM at the Performing Arts Center<br />

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

these talented students. Invite your friends and family! (Photo above)<br />

Tompkins <strong>The</strong>atre Co.<br />

Presents<br />

“Once On This Island”<br />

Once On This Island is the universal tale of Ti Moune<br />

a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in<br />

the world and ready to risk it all for love. Guided<br />

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

remarkable journey to reunite with the man who<br />

has captured her heart. <strong>The</strong> performance will be held at Tompkins High<br />

School Performing Arts Center, 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494.<br />

Dates and Times: January 31 st & February 1 st at 7 PM<br />

February 2 nd at 2 PM & 7 PM<br />

Tickets: Students $12 and Adults $15. Reserved Seating tickets go on sale<br />

January 17 th at www.Tompkins<strong>The</strong>atre.com. General Admission Seating<br />

tickets sold at the door prior to each performance. If you need assistance,<br />

you can email tompkinsboxoffice@gmail.com.<br />

Katy ISD Art Students Earn Over<br />

$20,000 County Fair Art Auction<br />

Twelve of the 20 pieces of artwork auctioned off at the Fort Bend County<br />

Fair Event were created by Katy Independent School District students,<br />

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

School student Flora Hu’s creation entitled A Cowboy’s Bestfriend won<br />

the Reserve Grand Champion recognition while four additional students<br />

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

work our Katy ISD students put into these masterpieces and ultimately<br />

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

Assistant Director of Fine Arts Mitzi Jones. “Each piece has a stunning<br />

story attached to it which brings their art to life,” added Jones. Students<br />

with their art are featured on the next page.<br />

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Katy ISD Art<br />

Students<br />

Reserve Grand Champion<br />

Flora Hu<br />

Seven Lakes High School -<br />

“A Cowboy’s Bestfriend”<br />

Best of Class<br />

Fabiana Muñoz<br />

Cinco Ranch High School<br />

“A Texas Hindrance”<br />

Best of Class<br />

Lauren Gray<br />

Tompkins High School<br />

“American Rodeo Royalty”<br />

Best of Class<br />

Rachel Wang<br />

Seven Lakes High School<br />

“Strumming Along”<br />

Best of Class<br />

Lauren Tomalty<br />

Seven Lakes High School<br />

“Texas Prairie”<br />

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What’s Happening Around Katy...<br />

24th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair<br />

<strong>The</strong> 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on <strong>December</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong>, at<br />

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas<br />

77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. <strong>The</strong>re will be over eighty top Texan vendors<br />

selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest<br />

for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be sold<br />

by the Knights of Columbus all day starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies<br />

Club will be having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction run by the Craft<br />

Club. All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School.<br />

For more information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009.<br />

9Th Annual<br />

“A Merry Christmas Cookie Walk”<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong> 10 AM-1 PM<br />

Family Life Assembly of God, 24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494<br />

Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last<br />

minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies<br />

that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the<br />

best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information contact us at<br />

flagwomen@flag.church or call 281-392-0637.<br />

15th Annual Taylor High School<br />

Holiday Home Tours<br />

Tour Seven Elegant, magical homes all decked out for the holidays. Go to<br />

the Events page on www.thsprojectgrad.com for more information. Enjoy<br />

the spirit of the holidays by touring the beautifully decorated homes of<br />

James E. Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Taylor’s<br />

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 can be purchased for $15 from<br />

Hauerland’s Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South Mason Road or the<br />

Senior office of James E. Taylor High School (20700 Kingsland Blvd.).<br />

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

class a safe year-end celebration with friends and teachers.<br />

Please join us for<br />

‘Dinner with Patton’<br />

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

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

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

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

Force. <strong>The</strong> event, which is set for 6-10 PM on Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th , is the<br />

first fundraiser for a new museum hangar. <strong>The</strong> location is Hangar B5 at<br />

the West Houston Airport (18000 Groschke Rd.).<br />

Hair will recite speeches inspired by General Patton and will answer<br />

questions from the audience about Patton’s life and career. Period music<br />

will be provided by local artist Maria Thorne. <strong>The</strong> evening will have a<br />

3-course holiday themed dinner and there will be a cash bar with beer<br />

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

houstonwing.org.<br />

Willowfork Fire Department<br />

“Toys For Tots”<br />

Willowfork Fire Department is again teaming with the United States<br />

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

is the thirteenth year the Department has participated in this event and,<br />

thanks to the caring and generous people in the Department’s service<br />

area, it has been an incredible success. Willowfork Fire Department is<br />

only able to accept donations of new and unwrapped toys in original<br />

packaging for infants through high school ages or checks made out to<br />

Toys for Tots. Donations may be brought to all Willowfork locations,<br />

Station 1 at 24655 Westheimer Parkway, Station 2 at 26950 Cinco Ranch<br />

Blvd or Station 3 at 2700 Spring Green Blvd. in Katy. Groups that collect a<br />

large number of toys can arrange for pick up by contacting Beth Robinson<br />

at 281-395-0011 Extension 121 or beth.robinson@willowforkfire.com.<br />

<strong>The</strong> the toy drive runs through <strong>December</strong> 14 th . Toys can be dropped off<br />

at either Station anytime between the hours of 10 AM and 7 PM.<br />

Houston Repertoire Ballet’s 20Th<br />

Annual Performance Of <strong>The</strong> Holiday<br />

Classic <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong> Nutcracker, featuring professional guest artists<br />

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

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

by Glynnes Lanthier. Performances will be held on Friday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th<br />

at 7 PM - abbreviated Arts & Education performance perfect for young<br />

children with ticket prices just $12; Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th at 2 PM &<br />

7 PM and Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 9 th at 1 PM & 4:30 PM at the Tomball High<br />

School <strong>The</strong>atre, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. For ticket<br />

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

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

A.D Players at the George <strong>The</strong>ater<br />

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

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY-November 30 th -<strong>December</strong><br />

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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HOA Letter About Dirty Siding or Driveway?<br />

Want Your House Clean for the Holidays?<br />

Mildred’s Umbrella <strong>The</strong>ater Co.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

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

CONSENTING BODIES: January 9-13, <strong>2018</strong> - Days and Times TBA<br />

Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@<br />

mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />

Stageworks <strong>The</strong>atre<br />

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 <strong>The</strong>atre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />

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 />

<strong>The</strong>re 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 Tallowood<br />

Baptist Church Chapel, 555 Tallowood Rd, Houston, TX 77024. This is<br />

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

opportunity to experience this dramatic oratorio as a part of your<br />

Christmas tradition.<br />

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

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

Festival of Lights<br />

<strong>The</strong> Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fulshear<br />

presents Fulshear Festival of Lights on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong><br />

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

Christmas event will include Santa, Live Music by Jus Coz, a Live Nativity,<br />

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

Ice Skating Rink, Vendor Booths and a Parade all ending with a Fireworks<br />

Show.<br />

<strong>The</strong> event will commence at 5 PM with the official lighting of the City<br />

Christmas Tree, announcements and a parade float contest. Event and<br />

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

clothing and jewelry so you can get some holiday shopping done!<br />

Santa will arrive during the parade and will visit the children’s area to<br />

hear what everyone wants for Christmas!<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? <strong>The</strong> Chancel Choir of St.<br />

Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy invites you to their annual<br />

Messiah Singalong in the Sanctuary. Please come to sing or just to listen<br />

to this beautiful music. <strong>The</strong>re will be soloists and a full orchestra. <strong>The</strong>re is<br />

no charge. Copies of the sheet music will be available for loan or for sale.<br />

Reception to follow.<br />

Community Fun Fridays - Jingle Jam<br />

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

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

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,<br />

at Tays Junior High, 26721 Hawk’s Prairie Blvd. in Katy. <strong>The</strong> familyfriendly,<br />

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

favorites, as well as a special message from Pastor Scott Rawlings. A<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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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<br />

cornerstonekaty.org<br />

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

Parkway).<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<br />

fulfillment of that promise. Throughout this musical, Jay Rouse and Rose<br />

Aspinall skillfully weave scripture and dramatic first-hand accounts of the<br />

birth of Jesus into beloved carols and original songs. Each monologue<br />

and song will take you on a journey from the longing of Zechariah, the<br />

joy and acceptance of Mary and the courage of Joseph to the accounts<br />

of the shepherds and wise men. . Let us inspire and prepare you for the<br />

celebration of the birth of our Lord with both familiar Christmas carols<br />

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

<strong>The</strong> musical presentation will feature the Living Word Choir accompanied<br />

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. <strong>The</strong> service will include familiar Christmas<br />

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

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

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

vespers. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>se 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 email Nancy at<br />

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<br />

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 www.trinity-katy.<br />

org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />

Epiphany Bingo<br />

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except<br />

holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO<br />

GAMES. <strong>The</strong>y have security, lighted parking, big screen color<br />

monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash<br />

prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany<br />

Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr.<br />

(between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham<br />

Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM<br />

and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number<br />

at 281-578-3905.<br />

St. Bartholomew <strong>The</strong> Apostle Catholic<br />

Church Bingo<br />

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except<br />

Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early<br />

Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit<br />

community outreach and Religious Education programs. <strong>The</strong> Church<br />

is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the<br />

church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the<br />

light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left<br />

and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more<br />

info., call 281-391-4758.<br />

Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church<br />

Friday Night Bingo<br />

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and<br />

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can<br />

play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment.<br />

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range<br />

from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors<br />

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

Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein<br />

Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery<br />

Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church,<br />

3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.<br />

Celebrate Light<br />

Outdoor Light Festival<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20-23<br />

Come & Go Between 6:30 - 8:30 pm<br />

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

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

281-346-2279 • RiverBendBC.org<br />

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

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

LOU'S PAINTING, Ltd.<br />

• Interior - Exterior<br />

• Power Washing<br />

• Sheetrock & Texture<br />

• HardiPlank ® Replacement<br />

• Minor Repairs<br />

Free Estimates<br />

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FULSHEAR<br />

FOOT and ANKLE<br />

Dr. Jeanna Mascorro<br />

281-391-1212<br />

www.fulshearfootandankle.com<br />

Your home is an expensive investment!<br />

Painting beautifies & preserves that<br />

investment!<br />

281-492-2643<br />

Mike McKay<br />

"Doing business from the same location since 1978"<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 Parkway, 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! <strong>The</strong> two mile<br />

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

on foot! <strong>The</strong> 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 />

<strong>The</strong> Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>n, 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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong> 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! <strong>The</strong> 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>. <strong>The</strong> 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/. <strong>The</strong> <strong>2018</strong> festival will feature eight fascinating<br />

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

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

and <strong>The</strong> Sea. <strong>The</strong> 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 />

<strong>The</strong>re 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. <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong>atre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101,<br />

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

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

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

believe anything! <strong>The</strong>re’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, <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong>atre, 3201 Allen Parkway, 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 />

<strong>The</strong> 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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Libraries<br />

&<br />

Park Events<br />

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL)<br />

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

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us<br />

Cinco Ranch Branch Library<br />

(Ft. Bend Co. Lib.)<br />

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,<br />

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.<br />

10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />

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

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

find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at<br />

281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

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

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

January 1 st : New Year’s<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 1 st , 10:30 AM-4 PM,<br />

Meeting Room. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays<br />

with music, refreshments, crafts and a family holiday movie during this<br />

festive open-house event. Materials and refreshments are made possible<br />

through the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch<br />

Library.<br />

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

to recycle old books into creative works of art!<br />

11:30 AM-12 Noon: Light refreshments will be available in the Multipurpose<br />

Room.<br />

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

plays a divorced advertising executive who inadvertently becomes the<br />

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

roof. This movie is rated PG.<br />

• SOCIAL SECURITY 101 - Monday, <strong>December</strong> 10 th , 6:30-8 PM, Meeting<br />

Room. Andrew Hardwick, Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist for<br />

the Social Security Administration, will provide an overview of Social<br />

Security and the Medicare program.<br />

• A BIRTHDAY TEA FEATURING BRITISH REGENCY-ERA FASHIONS -<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 15 th , 10:30 AM-12 Noon, Meeting Room. In celebration<br />

of Regency-era author Jane Austen’s birthday in <strong>December</strong>, Eide and<br />

Timothy Guerinot, members of the Houston Area Regency Society, will talk<br />

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about how changes in clothing design related to the political and social<br />

aspects of the Regency era in which Jane Austen lived and wrote. Examples<br />

of clothing styles from the early 1800s will be available for viewing and<br />

discussion. Refreshments for the event are provided through the generous<br />

support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch library.<br />

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in the<br />

Computer Lab. Reservations are required. Call the library for info.<br />

EVENTS<br />

• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 5 th ,<br />

12 Noon, Conference Classroom. <strong>The</strong> book to be discussed is the <strong>2018</strong><br />

“Gulf Coast Reads” selection, Bluebird, Bluebird, written by Attica Locke.<br />

Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired.<br />

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 20 th , beginning<br />

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. <strong>The</strong> book to be discussed is Ghostland: An<br />

American History in Haunted Places, written by Colin Dickey.<br />

• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 1 st , 10:30 AM-2:30<br />

PM, Conference Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners<br />

to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited to practice<br />

their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free<br />

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

activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide tips and<br />

assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but players<br />

are welcome to bring their own sets as well.<br />

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

10 AM-12 Noon, Multi-purpose Room. People of all experience levels<br />

- from beginners to advanced - who enjoy any type of crafting are<br />

invited to attend this new monthly drop-in event to get other crafters’<br />

perspectives, critiques and suggestions. Chat and network with other<br />

crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and<br />

much more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own<br />

crafting supplies. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines<br />

and websites on various crafts will be available. Not meeting due to<br />

holiday on <strong>December</strong> 25 th .<br />

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Friday, <strong>December</strong> 14 th , 1-2 PM;<br />

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for<br />

individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English<br />

language and conversation skills. <strong>The</strong> “Conversation Circles” provide an<br />

opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting<br />

and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.<br />

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YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12<br />

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 5 th , 4-5<br />

PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12<br />

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest<br />

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at the<br />

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

to shape the future of library services for teens!<br />

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 12 th , 4-5 PM,<br />

Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet<br />

with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively<br />

discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked.<br />

Those attending are invited to talk about the book Tiger’s Curse, written<br />

by Colleen Houck.<br />

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />

(<strong>The</strong> library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at<br />

these activities.)<br />

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

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,<br />

from age 1 month to 12 months. Mother Goose Time will NOT take place<br />

on <strong>December</strong> 25 th , the library will be closed for the holiday.<br />

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

Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. Stories<br />

& Play will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 25 th , the library will be closed<br />

for the holiday.<br />

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM<br />

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

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

<strong>December</strong> 26 th and 27 th .<br />

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

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story<br />

Time will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 26 th .<br />

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening<br />

option for the activities presented during the daytime. All ages welcome.<br />

Pajama Night Story Time will NOT take place <strong>December</strong> 25 th , the library<br />

will be closed for the holiday.<br />

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

a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other<br />

activities. Kinder Korner will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 26 th .<br />

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

and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.<br />

SPECIAL EVENT - YOUTH SERVICES<br />

• Family Movie Day - 1:30 PM, Meeting Room:<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 21 st : Movie-goers will be treated to an animated<br />

family film starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the whole Jim<br />

Henson crew. Academy-Award winner Michael Caine stars as the stingy<br />

miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is about to get his holiday goose cooked<br />

in fun fashion by the famous puppet troupe characters in this fun-filled,<br />

musical event, based on a classic Charles Dickens tale. This movie is<br />

rated G.<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 27 th : Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s<br />

beloved fairy tale, <strong>The</strong> Snow Queen, this award-winning animated<br />

adventure film takes place in the kingdom of Arendelle, which has<br />

been cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen, Elsa.<br />

<strong>The</strong> queen’s sprightly sister, Anna, teams up with a rough-hewn<br />

mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer, Sven, on an epic<br />

journey to break the icy spell. Encountering Everest-like conditions,<br />

mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and<br />

Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. This film<br />

is rated PG.<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 28 th : This animated feature stars Steve Carell as Gru,<br />

an evil villain who is determined to steal the moon. His wicked plans<br />

are thwarted, however, when he encounters the immense will of three<br />

orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has<br />

seen - a potential dad. This movie is rated PG.<br />

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• CRAFT CARNIVAL - Monday, <strong>December</strong> 31 st , 1:30-3 PM, Meeting<br />

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

activities at the come-and-go event.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call<br />

the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public<br />

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

Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library<br />

8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-633-4675<br />

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

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

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.<br />

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

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

Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling<br />

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

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

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

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

January 1 st : New Year’s<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINTER BOOK SALE - Saturday, <strong>December</strong><br />

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

bargains on gently-used adult and children’s books, magazines, DVDs<br />

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

paperback books up to $5 for select hardback books.<br />

• CROCHET WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th ,<br />

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

individuals aged 16 and above, library staff member Marie Picon will<br />

describe essential tools, materials and techniques used for crocheting.<br />

Learn about the different yarns that can be used for varying effects and<br />

how crochet hooks differ from other types of needlework tools. Those<br />

attending the program will master multiple stitches, practice crocheting<br />

in the round and receive ideas for using their new skills in simple projects.<br />

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

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

previous crochet experience is necessary. Reservations are required.<br />

• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Will resume in January.<br />

• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Will resume in January.<br />

Young Adult Programs Teens Grades 9-12<br />

• YA: STITCH STUDIO FOR TEENS - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 5 th , 4<br />

PM, Meeting Room. Teens in grades 9 through 12 will learn different<br />

embroidery stitches and make a frame-worthy work of art. All supplies<br />

for this workshop will be provided thanks to the generous support of the<br />

Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM<br />

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

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

activity will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 18 th and 25 th .<br />

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

stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. This<br />

activity will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 19 th and 26 th .<br />

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

stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. <strong>The</strong> program on<br />

<strong>December</strong> 13 th will be “Candy-Cane Deer Ornaments.” Materials will be<br />

provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts<br />

Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the<br />

library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.<br />

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become an independent Texas Wildlife Rehabilitator! Please Go To www.<br />

twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer for more information.<br />

Pregnancy Help Center Seeks<br />

New Volunteers<br />

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West<br />

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy<br />

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion<br />

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating<br />

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation<br />

room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire<br />

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

Services Coordinator. <strong>The</strong> Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a<br />

non-profit faith based organization.<br />

SIRE, Houston’s <strong>The</strong>rapeutic<br />

Equestrian Centers<br />

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted<br />

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity,<br />

emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on<br />

horseback happen every day. <strong>The</strong> work of our dedicated volunteers<br />

helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater<br />

Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier,<br />

more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many<br />

of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events<br />

such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon.<br />

Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and<br />

annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at<br />

the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition<br />

at the regional and state Special Olympics. <strong>The</strong>rapeutic horseback riding<br />

creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers<br />

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Air Conditioning Contractors of America<br />

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are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor<br />

and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to<br />

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

and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-<br />

6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />

Volunteers Needed At<br />

Autumn Grove Cottage<br />

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is<br />

an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia<br />

related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our<br />

Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with<br />

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

atmosphere then call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or<br />

visit our website www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our<br />

philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for<br />

them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and<br />

attend a brief training session.<br />

Become A Sunrise Volunteer<br />

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through<br />

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the<br />

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-<br />

240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise<br />

Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd.,<br />

Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website<br />

at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />

Volunteer Katy<br />

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

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference<br />

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-<br />

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

Clothed By Faith<br />

We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see<br />

our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email<br />

yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100<br />

in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently<br />

used clothing to those in need.<br />

Houston Children’s Charity<br />

Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If<br />

you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no<br />

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

dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused<br />

and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. <strong>The</strong> scope of<br />

our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the<br />

rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance<br />

unanswered. Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a<br />

great cause? We are always in need of volunteers to help throughout the<br />

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

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

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

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

Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our website www.<br />

houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization.<br />

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Katy Christian Ministries<br />

Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault<br />

<strong>The</strong> 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273).<br />

NON-EMERGENCY # 281-391-5262.<br />

<strong>The</strong> KCM Sexual Assault Center is run by a staff of three permanent employees<br />

and a dedicated group of volunteers who manage many vital functions. <strong>The</strong><br />

Center offers many volunteer opportunities for interested persons, including<br />

clerical, crisis hotline and direct contact jobs such as sexual assault survivor<br />

advocacy. All volunteers must obtain training offered by the Center.<br />

Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry provides:<br />

• Three day nutritionally balanced supplement of non-perishable food<br />

twice monthly<br />

• Hygiene items once a month<br />

• Birthday bags to our children for their special day<br />

• Fresh produce from yard gardeners & local farmers<br />

FOOD FAIRS<br />

KCM Community Food Fairs offer FREE PRODUCE to anyone who needs<br />

it. Last Saturday of each month at Powerhouse Church Katy, 1818<br />

Katyland Drive, Katy, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM. Katy Christian Ministries and<br />

Powerhouse Church have partnered together to provide this free service<br />

to the community and gives away thousands of pounds of fresh produce<br />

each month on a first come, first served basis.<br />

FYI<br />

• Referrals to WIC (Women, Infant, Child) government nutrition program<br />

for baby formula; dairy products.<br />

• Red Barrels in Katy area grocery stores benefit KCM.<br />

• 100% of all financial donations are allocated per donor request!<br />

NEEDS<br />

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

Tomato sauce, Fruit, Macaroni & Cheese<br />

• One lb. bags of: Beans, Rice<br />

• Family Size: Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper<br />

• Soap: Laundry, Dish<br />

Katy Christian Ministries Administration Office, Food Pantry and Store is<br />

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

Donation Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM.<br />

Thursday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Katy Christian<br />

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

and the number is 281-391-7400 (24 Hr. Voice Recording).<br />

<strong>The</strong> Compassionate Friends<br />

HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER: <strong>The</strong> Compassionate Friends - Katy Chapter<br />

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

are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the John Burns<br />

building of Kingsland Baptist Church. 20555 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy,<br />

across from the Taylor High tennis courts. All bereaved parents, family<br />

members or close friends of parents who have lost a child are invited to<br />

attend the TCF-Katy meeting.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is no cost to attend and participation is completely voluntary. <strong>The</strong><br />

Compassionate Friends organization is not affiliated with any religious<br />

group. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriendskaty.org<br />

or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.<br />

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Help Groups<br />

Alcoholics Anonymous<br />

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

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

go to www.aahouston.org.<br />

Free Mental Disorders<br />

Family Support Group<br />

Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.<br />

namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.<br />

NAMI Family to Family<br />

FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY EDUCATION COURSE<br />

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

week) is for family members of persons with bipolar (manic depression),<br />

anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, severe depression and other<br />

neurobiological disorders. For information, please call 713-970-4419 or<br />

www.namigreaterhouston.org.<br />

Family to Family Network<br />

Support for Families who have<br />

a Child with Disabilities<br />

Family to Family Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping<br />

families of children with disabilities by providing information, referral,<br />

support, training, a mentoring program, a local leadership and advocacy<br />

training program, Lending Library and as well as a website created<br />

specifically for parents of students receiving special education services. <strong>The</strong><br />

F2F-Katy Chapter meetings are held during the day at Crosspoint Community<br />

Church and in the evening at St. Peters United Methodist Church. For more<br />

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

current schedule of Katy Events at www.familytofamilynetwork.org.<br />

Depression and Bipolar Support<br />

Alliance Greater Houston<br />

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA)<br />

sponsors FREE support groups that assist in managing mood disorders<br />

of individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. Family members,<br />

friends and caregivers are also invited to attend to learn more about<br />

these illnesses. Our groups are led by trained individuals who provide<br />

a compassionate environment consisting of peers who accept and<br />

understand each other. This sense of community and empathy gives<br />

participants encouragement to live more meaningful and healthy lives.<br />

Our Katy adult and young adult groups are hosted by St. Peter’s United<br />

Methodist Church off Kingsland Blvd. every Tuesday from 7 PM-8:30 PM.<br />

Please visit our website for a complete list of groups in the Houston area<br />

and resources on mood disorders at www.dbsahouston.org<br />

<strong>The</strong> Memory Café At Amazing Place<br />

<strong>The</strong> Memory Café at Amazing Place, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s<br />

Association, offers those with early stage dementia and their caregivers<br />

to meet others on Saturday Mornings. <strong>The</strong> Memory Café in Katy meets<br />

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

Bend Drive, Katy, TX. <strong>The</strong> program is free to all participants. For more<br />

information, contact Ariana Detert at 281-217-3077 or adetert@<br />

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Medical Clinic<br />

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Join us at Katy First UMC for<br />

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group<br />

<strong>The</strong> new monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group will be held on the<br />

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

Katy, TX 77450. <strong>The</strong> confidential group, led by Ariana Detert, MSW, LCSW,<br />

is designed to allow caregivers dealing with loved ones at various stages<br />

of dementia to share their concerns, thoughts and feelings with others<br />

in similar situations. To attend the group, please contact Ariana Detert,<br />

MSW, LCSW at 281-217-3077 or adetert@amazingplacehouston.org.<br />

Katy OCD/Anxiety<br />

Support Group for Parents<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents meets on the last Saturday of<br />

each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. <strong>The</strong> purpose of this<br />

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

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

have unhealthy perfectionism or depression from anxiety? Come talk<br />

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

if your child does not have a formal diagnosis. We will share resources<br />

with each other and offer advice. For more information, check out our<br />

website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.<br />

Katy/West Houston/CYPRESS<br />

Tourette Support Group<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group meets<br />

the second Wednesday of each month (except July), from 7 PM-8:30<br />

PM, at St. Catherine’s Methodist Hospital, 701 S. Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are concurrent adult and youth meetings. Adult meetings are varied<br />

with discussion, speakers and videos. During the youth meetings, snacks,<br />

crafts and games are enjoyed. Pizza/Video Game Nights and Holiday<br />

Parties are always a favorite. For more information, please contact ferla.<br />

nicola@gmail.com, tourettetexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096.<br />

Harris County Wic Program<br />

Services offered by the WIC Program include breastfeeding assistance<br />

and referrals for health and social services. <strong>The</strong> Harris County WIC<br />

Program operates thirteen sites, all of which offer evening and weekend<br />

22<br />

hours. For additional information about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.<br />

houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris<br />

County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130.<br />

ECI Project TYKE<br />

ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program<br />

(ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working<br />

with children who need extra help. <strong>The</strong> program provides developmental<br />

services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental<br />

milestones or who may have a disability. Services are provided to children<br />

from birth to three where they live, learn or play. ECI Project TYKE develops<br />

a supportive partnership with families by providing educational and<br />

emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines and relationships<br />

that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum potential. Anyone<br />

(parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child to ECI<br />

Project TYKE. If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance<br />

in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or<br />

condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE<br />

281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. ECI<br />

services are available statewide to help families. Early is best!!!!!<br />

Different Strokes<br />

Different Strokes is a wonderful group dedicated to serving and<br />

supporting people who have survived strokes themselves and for their<br />

caregivers. Although our needs are different, care is given to fill the<br />

needs for all of us. Different Strokes meets every Tuesday, at 10 AM, in<br />

the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning,<br />

sharing, exercising and loving. We meet together to share with one<br />

another. Please join us. If you have had a stroke or anyone you know has<br />

survived a stroke, please consider learning more about this group. We<br />

would love to have you. Call for further information: Kay Callahan 713-<br />

461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Arc of Katy<br />

<strong>The</strong> Arc of Katy provides programs for individuals with IDD (Intellectual and<br />

Development Disabilities) including a day program, summer camp and socials for<br />

teens/ adults. New members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.<br />

org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional information.<br />

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“Twelve Steps” of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-<br />

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Drug & Alcoholism Family Support Group<br />

We are a group of men and women whose lives have been affected by<br />

either our own addiction or members of our family. We offer support and<br />

encouragement to help you manage your own life rather than focusing<br />

on others. Our meetings are every Wednesday night from 7-8 PM. For<br />

more information, call 713-632-5237.<br />

Home Encouragement<br />

Do you still believe in marriage? We do! By celebrating the institution<br />

of marriage, while connecting families with personal and professional<br />

resources, Home Encouragement sets it sights on helping to reduce the<br />

divorce rate in the Greater Houston area. Home Encouragement is a<br />

501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families.<br />

We have many ways of doing this (please see website for details) and<br />

there is a special monthly event in the Katy area called Dinner and a<br />

Marriage. Our goal is to encourage married couples, as well as connecting<br />

them with Houston faith-based communities, family support systems<br />

and helpful individuals. For additional information, contact Kellie Hurst<br />

of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.<br />

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Katy ADHD Parent Support Group<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy ADHD parent group holds its monthly meetings on the 2 nd<br />

Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist<br />

Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. <strong>The</strong> meetings<br />

include a presentation by a guest speaker and an opportunity to<br />

share information and ask questions. <strong>The</strong>re is no charge for attending<br />

the meetings and walk-ins are always welcome. If you should need<br />

any additional information or have any questions, please contact<br />

Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.<br />

Occasionally we will combine meetings with other groups in the Katy<br />

area and not meet on our regular date, please verify the meeting date<br />

before your first visit.<br />

Grace Fellowship UMC<br />

Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church, located at 2655 S. Mason Rd.,<br />

Katy, 77450, offers a safe setting for those who are hurting and healing<br />

from trials and difficulties of life. We offer the following biblically based<br />

support groups:<br />

• Parenting With Grace - Learning God’s timeless design for parenting.<br />

• Marriage Matters - Take your marriage to the next level.<br />

• DivorceCare - For adults and children dealing with divorce.<br />

• GriefShare - Dealing with the loss of a loved one.<br />

• HopeKeepers - Living with hope in spite of chronic illness or pain.<br />

• Recovery With Grace - Recovering from an unhealthy habit.<br />

• VIC -Women with cancer.<br />

• Men’s Sexual Purity Support Group - Support for sexual addiction<br />

struggles.<br />

• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University - Get control of your money.<br />

Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further<br />

details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.<br />

St. Peter’s UMC Support Groups<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church sponsors and hosts support groups<br />

for people in our community who are dealing with difficult situations.<br />

Complete meeting information is available at www.stpkaty.org or by<br />

calling 281-492-8031.<br />

• ADHD Parent Support Group • Alanon • Alcoholics Anonymous<br />

• Alzheimer’s Family Support • Autism Support Group • CoDA (Co-<br />

Dependents Anonymous) • Depression Bipolar Support Alliance<br />

• <strong>The</strong> Gathering Respite Care for Homebound Senior Adults • Grief Share<br />

Group • Narcotics Anonymous • Open Hearts for Family and Friends of Gays<br />

and Lesbians • Overeaters Anonymous • Women’s Cancer Support Group<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />

in Katy.<br />

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KID’S CHRISTMAS<br />

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Q: What do elves learn<br />

at school?<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 a<br />

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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