Nottingham January 2019

Serving Kelliwood, Courts, Enclave, Fairways, Garden Greens, Lakes, Links, 

Nottingham, Place, PointeTerrace, Trails and Greens at Willow Fork 

Board Members Re-Elected 

It’s a Good Time to Trim Trees 

Getting to Know Members of the NC Board 

Be Sensible With Fireworks 

January 2019 

Important Numbers... 3 

Teenage Job Seekers... 9 

School News... 7 

Sports Opportunities/Scouting... 8 

What’s Happening in Katy... 10 

Houston Area Events... 12 

Libraries... 14 

Volunteer Opportunities... 16 

Garden Tips... 26 

Recipes... 27 

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January 2019 | Nottingham Country

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 

Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman and Nobel Prize winner was 

one of the principal leaders of the American civil rights movement and a 

prominent advocate of nonviolent protest. King’s challenges to segregation 

and racial discrimination in the 1950s and 1960s helped convince many white 

Americans to support the cause of civil rights in the United States. After his 

assassination in 1968, King became a symbol of protest in the struggle for 

racial justice. 

Honoring 

Martin Luther 

King, Jr. 

In 1957, King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference 

(SCLC), an organization of black churches and ministers that aimed 

to challenge racial segregation. As SCLC’s president, King became the 

organization’s dominate personality and its primary intellectual influence. 

He was responsible for much of the organization’s fundraising, which 

he frequently conducted in conjunction with preaching engagements in 

Northern churches. SCLC sought to complement the NAACP’s legal efforts to 

dismantle segregation through the courts, with King and other SCLC leaders 

encouraging the use of nonviolent direct action to protest discrimination. 

These activities included marches, demonstrations and boycotts. 

“I Have a Dream” 

King and other black leaders organized the 1963 March on Washington, 

a massive protest in Washington, D.C. for jobs and civil rights. On August 

28, 1963, King delivered the keynote address to an audience of more than 

200,000 civil rights supporters. His “I Have a Dream” speech expressed the 

hopes of the civil rights movement in oratory as moving as any in American 

history. 

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Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666 

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

HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888 

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NON-EMERGENCIES 

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 

Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802 

Highway Patrol 713-957-6192 

UTILITIES 

Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111 

Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756 

Leaking gas fire 713-659-3552 

Nottingham MUD 281-579-8641 

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

Center Point Power Outage 713-207-2222 

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Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464 

AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020 

Mason Creek Utility district 281-578-7272 

Best Trash LLC 281-313-2378 

After his death, King came to represent black courage and achievement, high 

moral leadership and the ability of Americans to address and overcome racial 

divisions. Perhaps the most important memorial is the national holiday in 

King’s honor, designated by the Congress of the United States in 1983 and 

observed on the third Monday in January, a day that falls on or near King’s 

birthday of January 15 th . 

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SCS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 

(Management Company for Sec.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 

& Mason Creek Park Sec. 1) 

Nottingham Country CIA • 281-463-1777, ext. 7132 

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CREST MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

(Management Company for Section 10 only) 

Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. • 281-579-0761 

Michael Barrera • michael@crestmanagement.com 

LIBRARIES 

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Bear Creek 281-550-0885 

Katy 281-391-3509 

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Park Row Post Office 20180 Park Row 

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MISCELLANEOUS 

KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800 

Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800 

Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919 

Harris Co.Appraisal District 713-957-7800 

Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761 

SCHOOLS 

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KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560 

Nottingham County Elementary 281-237-5500 

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450 

Memorial Parkway Jr. High 281-237-5800 

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000 

Taylor High School 281-237-3100 

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From the NCCIA Board of Directors 

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Board Members Re-Elected 

At the November meeting of the Nottingham Country Board of Directors, 

three Board members were re-elected and a new one joined the Board 

(all two-year terms). Returning members include President Don Mach, 

Bob Wills and Scott Murphy. Please welcome new member David Sander. 

We also extend our deepest appreciation to Kim Svetlik, who concluded 

her term after having served for 10 years. Remaining on the Board are 

Suzie Bredlau, Kathryn O’Brien, Allen Hess and Horace Wills. 

It’s A Good Time To Trim Trees 

The beginning of the year is a perfect time to trim the lovely trees that 

make our neighborhood so beautiful. Lengthy limbs can be hazardous 

and they do create problems for our trash service personnel, particularly 

in the alleyways. They can also cause problems for residents that have to 

navigate the alleyways. Please do your part and take care of your trees. 

Please Be Sensible With Fireworks 

If you’re reading this before New Year’s Eve, please be considerate if 

you’re going to shoot off fireworks. We all want to have fun, but let’s 

remember our neighbors and cease and desist at a reasonable hour after 

midnight. Fireworks are legal in unincorporated areas of Harris County 

and Nottingham Country does fit that description. And please do a good 

job of cleaning up as well. 

Odds And Ends 

We did replace one damaged picnic table in the larger pavilion at Rennie 

Park. … Please keep your dogs from barking in the middle of the night. 

… Thank you for taking your political signs down in a timely manner. … 

Please don’t place trash by the curb two or three days before it is picked 

up, particularly unsightly items like toilets and couches. … The revised 

bylaws were approved by the HOA’s Board of Directors at the Annual 

Meeting in November. Only a few minor changes were made; you can 

view the updated bylaws on our website (address listed at the end of 

this brief). … Please pay your HOA dues; they are due Dec. 31, 2018. You 

should have received a bill in the mail. You can pay via the mail or online 

via our website, www.nottinghamcountry.org. 

Put Your Kid On Our Cover! 

Krenek Printing, who produces our newsletter, would be thrilled to have 

photo submissions from area residents for the cover of the newsletter. 

You can photograph your kids or any other suitable neighborhood subject 

- parks, wildlife, flowers, nature, etc. (Veritical/Portraits only please) 

Please note that the photos must be high resolution, so that generally 

means 3 megabytes or higher. Some cell phones do take photos of such 

high quality, but please do check before sending them in. Otherwise, 

they will not be suitable for use. 

Please email photos for consideration to lorie@krenekprinting.com. 

Please let her know you live in Nottingham Country and include any 

credit that should be published regarding the photo. Names of children 

and/or adults in the photo will be included by request only. 

By submitting the photo, you are giving permission to use the photo on 

the cover or inside of the newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing 

publications. The deadline is the 20 th of each month (photos received 

by May 20 th would be eligible for use in the July issue). Best of luck! 


Foreclosures in Nottingham Country 

Current inventory of foreclosed homes in NC as of 11/10/18: 

ADDRESS 

OWNER 

1514 Hannington- Pending foreclosure. 

Courts have given mortgage company permission to foreclose. 

1627 Hannington Foreclosed 9/4/18. New owner is Trustmark Bank. 

Nccia Website Report 

The new and improved version of our website will be up in the first 

quarter of 2019. We think you will be happy because you will be able to 

access most of the site without logging in. We will keep you posted of our 

progress.If you haven’t created an account, you can do so by going to: 

www.nottinghamcountry.org. Go to “members” and then “register.” I will 

receive your request and approve it and you will be good to go. If you’re a 

member of the site, you can opt in to be included in our E-Blasts, wherein 

we email notices of important events and alert you about security issues. 

In our current site, you do have to log in to access most of the information. 

One of the site’s most popular features is Lost-Found Pets. You can post 

descriptions and photos of lost or found pets. We have helped to reunite 

many owners with beloved pets. The website also provides access to 

important forms, governing documents, meeting minutes and information 

on the HOA budget. If there’s something you can’t find or if you have a 

problem with our website, please send me an email and we’ll work together 

to find solutions. Your input is very valuable to our community. Thank you 

for making our community a better place by your interest and participation. 

~ Jacob Joseph, Nottingham Country Webmaster 

NCCIA Board of Directors 

Other Nottingham News 

Security Report For October 

Alarms: 13 

Arrests: 1 

BMV: 2 

Burglaries: 0 

Crashes: 3 

Criminal mischief: 1 

Disturbances (loud noise, family, etc.): 11 

Fraudulent use of ID: 1 

Reports: 11 

Suspicious person: 8 

Suspicious vehicle: 14 

Thefts: 2 

Traffic stops: 48 

Vacation watch: 39 

I am very pleased about not having any home burglaries reported for 

this period. However, we did have two burglaries to motor vehicles. One 

of the vehicles was left unlocked, but in the other case, a window was 

broken and a laptop computer was stolen. Please lock your vehicles 

and do not leave anything of value in plain view. If you do a lot of 

online shopping, keep an eye out for packages on porches, as those are 

attractive to thieves. If possible, have a neighbor hold your package until 

you get home. Continue to call Pct. 5 Dispatch at 281-463-6666 on any 

suspicious people, vehicles or activity. ~ Sgt. David Goff 

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Nottingham Country Mom’s Group 

We are wishing everyone happy seasons ahead. We have loved seeing 

so many new faces at our play dates, MNOs and on our secret Facebook 

group. Every month our group gets together for a variety of scheduled 

fun activities along with impromptu meet-ups at the park. If you are a new 

or veteran Nottingham Country mom and haven’t joined our group we 

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Nottingham Country Garden Club 

Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 

September through May. We welcome all people interested in gardening 

and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy areas. 

You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood to belong 

to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston 

Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs and the National 

Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the beautification of our 

community, support local and national educational and civic organizations 

and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the 

NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Sale and projects that vary each 

year. Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin 

at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the 

Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450. For 

more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org. 

Teenage Job Seekers 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the 

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. 

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with 

your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate 

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you 

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send 

emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you 

want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we 

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

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School News 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

Through -January 4 th - Winter Break - Holiday - Students and Staff 

January 7 th - Teacher Preparation Day 

January 8 th - First Day of Spring Semester 

January 21 st - Campus Professional Learning Day - Student Holiday 

January 30 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

Katy ISD Board Appoints 

Acting Superintendent 

During Katy ISD’s Regular Board meeting, Trustees voted to appoint 

Deputy Superintendent Ken Gregorski as acting superintendent 

effective December 1 st , until a permanent district leader is identified. 

Superintendent Lance Hindt will continue to work closely with Mr. 

Gregorski and the Board until his retirement in January. 

“My fellow Trustees and I believe that Katy ISD needs a leader who will 

continue to support the high quality leadership within, maintain our 

standard of student excellence and advance the groundwork that has 

already been laid,” said Board President Courtney Doyle. 

Under Dr. Hindt’s leadership, Katy ISD schools have taken the top spots 

in a number of regional, state and national rankings, graduation rates 

continue to trend upward each year and students have consistently 

outperformed their peers across the state. During Hindt’s tenure the 

district also implemented its first ever strategic plan and developed and 

passed a $609 million schools bond. 

Mr. Gregorski has 26 years of experience in public education, which 

includes roles as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, 

assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent. 

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees continues to review and discuss options 

for its superintendent search. As this is the most important decision a 

school board makes, no definitive timetable has been set for the process 

at this time. 

Tompkins Theatre 

Company Presents 

“Once On This 

Island” 

Once On This Island is the universal 

tale of Ti Moune a fearless peasant 

girl in search of her place in the 

world and ready to risk it all for love. 

Guided by the mighty island gods, 

Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable 

journey to reunite with the man 

who has captured her heart. 

The performance will be held at 

Tompkins High School Performing 

Arts Center, 4400 Falcon Landing 

Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. 

Dates and Times: 

January 31 st & February 1 st at 7 PM 

February 2 nd at 2 PM & 7 PM 

Tickets: 

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

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

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

you can email tompkinsboxoffice@gmail.com. 


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all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest 

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and 

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club 

with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social 

environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open 

for the 2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be 

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Katy Area Running Club 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which 

exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have 

an interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages, 

backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest - 

running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing 

our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We 

welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of 

runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning 

at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east 

of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at one 

of the KISD junior high tracks for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) 

we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various 

distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, visit www. 

KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

Track Houston Youth Track Club 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track 

and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 

6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. 

We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including 

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in 

Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you. 

Katy Canoe & Kayak Club 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, 

that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join 

our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in 

trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/ 

PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland 

Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more 

information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember- 

Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

Netball Clubs 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball 

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from 

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play 

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see 

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 


Scouting News 

EAGLE SCOUT 

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, John Kameron Searle was recognized 

for achieving the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout 

by the Sam Houston Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. Katy 

SRT Chapter President Bart Dawson presented Searle with the certificate 

recognizing his achievement at their monthly stated meeting. Earlier in 

the year, John won The Sons of the Republic of Texas “Texas History Essay 

Contest” with his essay entitled “Sam Houston and Texas Independence.” 

By winning this national essay competition, John received a $4,000 

college scholarship. John became an Eagle Scout on April 24 th of this 

year and has received many letters recognizing his achievement of Eagle 

Scout including letters from President Donald J. Trump, Texas Governor 

Greg Abbott and action-adventure star Chuck Norris. John is the son of 

Kameron and Marisa Searle and is a member of Katy BSA Troop #1288. 

Brownie GS Troop openings for 2nd 

Grade Girls-Katy Wide 

Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has 

opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 

Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more 

information. 

Scout It Out And Come Join Cub 

Scouts With Pack 353! 

FIELD TRIPS. CAMPING. RACING. FITNESS. FRIENDSHIP. 

Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over 

60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year 

with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills, 

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good 

citizenship. Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join 

us anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information 

on joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, 

please contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. 

Keeping it fun. Doing our best. 

Homeschool Pack 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, 

responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home 

school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. 

Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are 

interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact 

Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722. 

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ALL AGES EVENT 

5K & 1 Mile Walk 

February 9, 2019 

No Label Brewery 

Registration 8:00am 

Run Starts at 9:00am 

Family Entertainment 

No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, 

Food, Raff le, Chris Boise, and 

Righteous Cause Band 

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The Children’s Heart Foundation 

and Hayden’s Heart 

Join the GEST Foundation to celebrate 

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opportunity to focus on healing. 

WHEN: 

Saturday February 16th, 2019 

8am - 11am 

WHERE: 

Cane Island, Katy, TX 

2100 Cane Island Parkway, Katy, TX 77493 

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www.GESTfoundation.org 

Silent Auctions, Giveaways and more! 

Join us for a day of family fun! 

GEST Foundation, Inc., is a registered 501c3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible 

to the fullest extent of the law. Tax ID 30-0960768. Receipts for tax purposes 

will be mailed out at the end of the year. 

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5K RUNNERS: 

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Craft Shows/Festivals 

THE MAGIC OF QUILTS QUILT SHOW, PRESENTED BY WEST 

HOUSTON QUILTERS GUILD, MARCH 1-2, 2019 

Richard E Berry Educational Support Center, 8877 Barker Cypress, 

Cypress, TX 77433 Friday: 10 AM-4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM 

Admission: $10; Children under 5 are free. Ticket price includes entrance 

for both days of the show, door prize chances, gifts and more. Discount 

rates are available for buses of 10 people or more, if paid in advance. 

If you have any questions regarding the 2019 WHQG Quilt Show, please 

email themagicofquilts@gmail.com. 200 beautiful quilts will be on 

display. Lots of vendors will be there as well as a “Guild Market” with a 

10 

great selection of hand-made items. Also there will be a raffle of special 

items and a silent auction. The drawing for the fabulous donation quilt 

will be held on Saturday afternoon. Door prizes galore! On-site food 

service will be available. For more information: www.whqg.org. 

VENDORS WANTED 

For the 8 th Annual Market/Craft Show, February 2 nd , 9 AM-4 PM at Morton 

Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Rd., Katy, TX. Booth fee $70-$80. We 

would love to have unique, creative craft vendors, home decor, makeup, 

home accessories, etc.! If you are interested in being a vendor, please 

email me at themortonranchproject@gmail.com to receive a copy of the 

vendor registration package. 


Fundraisers 

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A 1940S HANGAR DANCE 

The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force would like to invite 

you to join them for a 1940s Hangar Dance at 5 PM on Saturday, February 

23, 2019 at the West Houston Airport (Hangar B5; 18000 Groschke Rd.). 

The group is raising funds for a new museum hangar. A swing dance 

lesson will be given from 5:30-6 PM and dinner will be served shortly 

thereafter. Dancing starts at 6:30 PM and music will be provided by 

Third Coast Swing. Dinner features salad, lasagna and dessert from the 

Lasagna House, coffee and tea are free and sodas are available as well. 

You may also BYOB (cocktails, beer or wine). 

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $40 in advance ($25 for dance only). 

Parking is free and parking attendants will help direct you upon arrival. 

For more information, please visit please visit www.houstonwing.org. 

SAVE THE DATE: 8TH ANNUAL HOUSTON KOSHER CHILI COOK- 

OFF - SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019, NOON-4 PM 

Join the Houston community for a fun-filled day of festivities and a kosher 

chili competition during the 8 th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off. 

The event will be held at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut St., 

Houston 77096. The Kosher Chili Cook-off is the largest kosher food event 

in Houston and celebrates the fellowship of the Jewish community with 

a day of food, live entertainment, contests and family friendly activities 

while raising funds for nonprofit organizations in the Houston Jewish 

community. The cook-off attracts more than 3,500 attendees annually 

for live music, a moonwalk, climbing walls, balloon artists, a jalapeno 

eating contest and a silent auction as guests taste some of Houston’s 

best kosher chili. Cooking teams are encouraged to register for the 

judged competition so groups or organizations can promote themselves, 

build teamwork, have fun and reward contributors, Board members and 

staff. Winners of the kosher chili tasting contest will win coveted trophies 

and prizes presented by celebrity and media judges during the award 

ceremony at 3:30 PM. Cost: Adults: $10, Children (4-12): $6. 

For more information on becoming a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, 

cooking team or to download an entry form, please visit www. 

houstonkosherchilicookoff.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit the local Jewish community 

nonprofits. 

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TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE-January 25 th -February 10 th (Previews 

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Your arranger should be an honest, compassionate 

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a member of the Dignity Memorial ® network serving the Greater 

Houston community and families nationwide. Originally from St. Louis, 

Sherry has more than 25 years of experience providing families with 

compassionate care and professional service. She is a board member 

for The Arc of Katy and an active member of the Katy Chamber of 

Commerce and KAEDC. For more information or any questions, 

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STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

SYLVIA: January 11-February 3, 2019 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 

77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 


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

Sunday, Children’s Museum Of Houston, 1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004. 

Admission: $0-$12. When the holiday season rolls around, fire places light up, 

heaters turn on and the pumpkin spice craze returns, ‘tis the season to be jolly! 

The Children’s Museum of Houston invites you to unwrap the holiday magic, 

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

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

the season, come chase the Museum’s colorful lights and dashing colors and 

bring your loved ones for a warm and toasty escape from the past, into a bright, 

shimmering, shiny future. 

ZOO LIGHTS - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, Houston Zoo, 6200 

Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. The Houston Zoo is transformed into a 

winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its seventh year as 

one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll 

through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of 

the season - including more than two million lights! Fifteen miles of earth-friendly 

LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your 

way. 

MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 2019, 5-11 PM, Gulf 

Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX 77568. Admission $13-$22 

online at https://magicalwinterlights.com/general-info/. The 2018 festival will 

feature eight fascinating themed sections including The Kingdom, The Village, 

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

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

where guests will have a chance to explore the festival food court and shopping 

areas. Guests will have plenty of photo opportunities with appearances by the Ice 

Sisters and Santa Claus. There will be nightly acrobatic performances included 

in admission, authentic arts and crafts created by skilled Chinese artisans (dates 

TBD), amusement rides and games and an expanded dinosaur exhibit complete 

with dinosaur rides. 

ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 2019, 10 AM- 

11PM, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX 77554. For tickets cost 

and purchase www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season. This year’s ICE LAND 

theme takes guests on a journey from the North to South poles. The CAA Ruijing 

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

journey. Guests will encounter polar bears, penguins, humpback whales, snowy 

owls, walruses and of course, reindeer - all hand-carved out of two million pounds 

of ice inside a 28,000 sq. ft. insulated tent structure chilled and maintained at 

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

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

transformed into an igloo this year to fit the Pole-to-Pole theme. 

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Houston 

Area 

Events 

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT BAYOU BEND - December 14, 

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

Bend Collection And Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 

77007. Child Admission $10. Discover an immersive Christmas 

experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A 

dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring 

thousands of lights and activities for all ages throughout the 

14-acre estate. Fun, holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic 

mansion feature live actors, theatrical effects and Christmas 

decorations. You’ll find lots more to see and do, too. 

LOOP - Daily through January 6, 2019, 8 AM-11 PM, George 

R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, 

Houston, TX 77010. Admission is free. Downtown’s fun and 

entertaining new art installation has arrived! LOOP is a cross 

between a music box, a zoetrope and a railway handcar. The 

retro-futuristic machine, more than two meters in diameter, 

creates animated fairy-tale loops. The black and white images, 

tinted through a strobe effect, recall the earliest movies and are 

visible inside the cylinder as well as outside it, so that they can 

be watched from close up or far away. Through the combined 

efforts of members of the public working the hand lever, the 

image cylinder lights up and creates the illusion of motion in the 

drawings. 

THE ENCHANTED FOREST - Daily through January 6, 2019, 

5-9 PM, Glade Arts Foundation, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The 

Woodlands, TX 77380. Admission: $35. The Enchanted Forest 

is a multi-sensory light, dance and theater installation that 

invites audiences to experience a magical winter forest in and 

around the Glade Arts Foundation. Guest of all ages will move 

through the indoor-outdoor installation as they encounter an 

enchanting, interactive world of lights, acrobatics and dance. 

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL LUZIA - Daily January 10, 2019-February 

3, 2019, Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway 

West, Houston, TX 77064. Admission starting at $45. Cirque du 

Soleil is coming to Houston with its delightfully-imaginative 

and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of 

Mexico. For the very first time in Texas, audiences are invited to a 

redesigned white-and-gold Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park to 

escape to an imaginary Mexico - a sumptuous world suspended 

between dreams and reality. 

CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ AT THE CISTERN: SPATIAL 

CHROMOINTERFERENCE - Weekly through January 13, 2019. 

Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, 

TX 77007. Times: Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; 

Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: $10 per person; 

$8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. The Cistern’s distinctive 

architecture as well as its sheer size and raw interior, punctuated 

by a series of rhythmical columns, will make for an intriguing and 

interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: 

Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear white or 

light colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing as 

the color changes creating a sensation of movement. 

13 TH ANNUAL MLK YOUTH PARADE MIDTOWN HOUSTON - 

January 19, 2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San 

Jacinto Street & Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is 

free. The MLK Youth Parade will kick-off the 2019 MLK Holiday 

Weekend. The Parade will begin at 12 Noon. Learn more at 

www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633. 

18 TH ANNUAL MLK BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION- 

Houston - January 20, 2019, 3-7 PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, 1715 

Aldine Bender Rd-Houston, TX 77032. Admission: $12-$15. The 

MLK Battle of the Bands Competition Houston is one of the largest 

high school marching band competitions in the U.S. and features 

16 nationally acclaimed high school show bands from across the 

nation competing in friendly competition. For more information 

visit www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633. 


MATCH FAMILY FUN DAY - January 20, 2019 - 1 PM - 5:30 PM - Midtown, 

3400 Main Street, Houston 77002. Family Fun Day is bigger than ever. 

MATCH-Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston is free and open to the 

public, the MATCH opens its doors to all of Houston families with a day of 

family fun. It’s an entire city block filled with performances and activities. 

Performances will include Schoolhouse Rock from Main Street Theater, 

concerts from Prelude Music, and performances of Alice presented by 

Open Dance Project. There will also be an appearance by Party Princess 

Productions, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, stilt walkers, 

chalk artists and more. 

CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON - January 20, 2019 - 7 AM - 2 PM. 

Downtown Houston. Exciting finishes, upset victories, American records, 

Olympic Trials qualifying times and personal bests have highlighted 

the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon for 

46 years. Join us for the 47th running of the event and what is sure to 

be an exciting weekend full of tradition and camaraderie in 2019. www. 

chevronhoustonmarathon.com 

25 TH ANNUAL MLK GRANDE PARADE MIDTOWN HOUSTON - January 21, 

2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street & Elgin 

Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Grande Parade is one 

of the largest single day event in the U.S. that is held in honor of Dr. Martin 

Luther King, Jr. The parade will begin at 10 AM. For more information, visit 

www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633 

THE ORIGINAL MLK DAY PARADE - January 21, 2019, 10 AM, Minute 

Maid Park Tours, 501 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. 

For Houstonians and visitors of the Bayou City alike, we are a thriving 

destination for cultural arts, entertainment and education that enhances 

the community while paying homage to our rich history. Join us as we 

honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the federal holiday 

weekend with a commemorative parade and community activities 

throughout the weekend. Please note that our parade begins Downtown 

at Minute Maid Park. 

ICE SKATING AT DISCOVERY 

GREEN - Open daily through 

January 27, 2019. For details, 

hours and pricing visit www. 

discoverygreen.com/ice 

Comedy Night at HPL - 

Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 

6-8 PM. Houston Public 

Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, 

Houston, TX 77002. Admission 

is free. The Houston Public 

Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and non local 

comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages 

present family comedy to the audience. Improv Performers from Station 

Theater closes out the night with games that involve the audience. 

Everyone who participates in at least one open mic throughout the year 

become eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which 

is held in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are 

given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is free and open 

to the public. Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting 

area during this event only. You can bring your own food and order from 

many of the surrounding food places. All ages. 

GUST - Daily through March 21, 2019, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney 

Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is free. GUST: Celebrating a Decade 

of Discovery is an interactive art installation created by Cocolab, a Mexico 

City-based studio for the Discovery Green Conservancy. GUST is a public 

art project that uses an array of 1600 handmade pinwheel to visualize the 

invisible patterns of the wind and to activate Brown Promenade with vivid 

color and subtle motion. 

CAFFEINE AND CHROME - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday 

of the month, 9 AM-12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 

Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free 

to spectators. Presented by Grundy Insurance! So far we have had some 

amazing turnouts, but we want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious 

donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides! No cruiser? No sweat bring the 

daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics. 

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Libraries 

=Maud Marks Library 

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 

PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed. 

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website 

(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library. 

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

Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived. 

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: We will be closing for New Year’s Day, January 1 st 

and January 21 st for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• USED BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold 

their next book sale on Saturday, January 26 th from 10 AM until 4 PM 

There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as 

children’s books and paperbacks. All books sold at rock bottom prices. 

• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come 

MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which will 

include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This month, 

on Thursday, January 10 th at 4:30 PM, we will be making sock snowmen. 

This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to 

the program. 

• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at 

the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and 

more. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit 

to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact 

Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592. 

• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited 

to join us on Thursday, January 24 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the book 

Dry by Neal Shusterman. If you are interested in joining us, extra copies 

of the book are available at the checkout desk. Please register if you plan 

to attend. 

• FINANCIAL LITERACY AT LIBRARY - Why financial literacy? Every 1 st 

Saturday of the month, experts will be here to discuss various topics 

pertinent to personal finance. On January 5 th at 10 AM, learn how money 

works and how to make it work for you. 

• REAL ESTATE WORKSHOP - We have a new series starting at the library 

about buying (and selling) your new home. Once a month, beginning on 

January 12 th at 2 PM, get an insider’s view of the real estate market in 

Katy, TX. This month we will be exploring five ways to sell your home fast 

at the highest value. 

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• DIY WORKSHOP: HAND WARMERS - This month we’re fighting the cold 

weather January brings around Houston. Join us on Tuesday, January 

8 th at 2 PM as we make rice filled hand warmers. Keep your hands warm 

in style. Seating for this is extremely limited. 

• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own 

MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators 

and inventors at the library on Tuesday, January 8 th at 7 PM. Harry 

Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and 

all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to 

join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer. 

• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet 

monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the 

month at 1 PM. 

• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third 

Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your 

favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just 

desserts. 

• HARRIS COUNTY ATTORNEYS EXPLAIN - Senior citizens and their 

family members are invited to join us for a new series at the library. 

Experts will be here to discuss various legal topics pertinent to Harris 

County residents. On Saturday, January 12 th at 10 AM, learn all about 

the Harris County Attorney’s Office. Find out how they can help you with 

your legal issues. Come discover what kind of life is best for you or your 

loved one. 

• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will 

once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where 

they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston 

area. This month, on January 19 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about preparing 

garden bed and lawns. Seating is extremely limited for this class. 

• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and 

have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour 

on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us at 2 PM as we color, chat, 

have a snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages 

for coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome 

to bring your own. 

• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE - 

Seniors 55+ are invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a 

FREE visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, courtesy of the Friends 

of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation. The bus departs 

the library on Thursday, January 17 th at 1 PM. Seating is extremely limited. 

Come hang out with the butterflies. Visit the dinosaurs. View the gems and 

other rocks. Registration will be open January 3-10, 2019 and is required. 

• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes 

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. 

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see 

this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on 

“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 


CHILDREN 

• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations soar 

as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) 

with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the library will 

host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last 

about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. No registration is 

required. 

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning 

at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, 

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 

minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. 

• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each 

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This 

is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are 

welcome. 

• PRE SCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore 

the world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on 

Wednesdays at 11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be 

plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration. 

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are 

invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held 

on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler 

Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. 

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

Katy Branch Library 

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 

8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, 

Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and 

we’ll help you sign up! 

MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

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

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

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

meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para 

más información. 

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

The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every 

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

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

computer classes in English - please call for more information. 

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

going through Mango Languages, an online computer program. 

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

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

seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

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

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

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

searches. 

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

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

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

club! 

CHILDREN 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

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

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

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Texas Children’s Hospital West 

Campus (Katy) 

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

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

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

Sunday to support patients, families and staff. 

Please contact us if you are interested at 832-227-1185 or www. 

waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/. 

Volunteers Needed At Memorial 

Hermann - Katy Hospital 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. 

Whether you are interested in working volunteering at our reception 

desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for 

you. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Office at 281- 

644-7581. 

Ballard House Needs Volunteers 

The Ballard House in Katy provides lodging for patients and their 

caregivers who travel to the Houston area for medical procedures. Most 

of our guests are battling life-threatening illness or receiving organ 

transplants at one of the premier Houston hospitals. Our goal is to 

provide a warm, inviting, home-like environment during their treatment 

or recovery and we provide it totally free-of-charge. 

Our success is attributed in great part to the volunteers who help run the 

house while showing care and compassion to the guests. In early 2019, 

we will open our 16-room expansion wing at The Ballard House and are 

in need of additional volunteers to carry out our mission. 

Please stop by and take a tour of our House and fill out an application or 

find the application on our website at theballardhouse.org. 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 

Coalition, Inc - Volunteer 

Opportunities For Wildlife Advocates 

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

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

Volunteers at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. 

We offer several ways to help including our Animal Care Program, 

Education and Outreach, working in our main enter and we can even 

help you become an independent Texas Wildlife Rehabilitator! Please Go 

To www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer for more information. 

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Pregnancy Help Center 

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West 

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy 

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion 

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating 

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation 

room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire 

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

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

non-profit faith based organization. 

SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic 

Equestrian Centers 

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

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, 

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

on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers 

helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater 

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

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

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

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

Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site 

certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our 

Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston 

Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. 

Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the 

rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering 

section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become 

more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each 

day. To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a 

volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 

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

Volunteers Needed 

At Autumn Grove Cottage 

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

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

related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our 

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

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

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

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

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

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

attend a brief training session. 


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Become A Sunrise Volunteer 

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through 

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

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281- 

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

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

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

at www.sunriseseniorliving.com. 

Volunteer Katy 

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

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

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

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

Clothed By Faith 

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

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

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

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

used clothing to those in need. 

Houston Children’s Charity 

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

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

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

dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused 

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

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

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

unanswered. 

Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are 

always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great 

way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have 

gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s 

Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will 

be given to children - not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 

713-524-2878 or visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for 

more information on our organization. 

Standup For Kids 

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

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

homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search 

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

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

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

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

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

StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which 

provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the 

homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to 

hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me 

at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids 

or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The 

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

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

them back and we want to help them get off the streets. 

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Adopt A US Soldier 

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

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

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

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate 

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United 

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

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

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

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

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

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

need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful 

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

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

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

Spanish Meadows 

Volunteer Opportunity 

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

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

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

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

bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding 

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

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

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

our website at www.spanish-meadows.com. 

Volunteer Opportunities at 

Houston Aphasia Recovery Center 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Katy Christian Ministries 

Needs Volunteers 

Coffee Talk! Katy Christian Ministries volunteer information and 

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

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

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

are many types of positions available and something for everyone! 

Whether you have availability weekly or one time for a special 

project, just come by! No commitments required to just come and 

learn about KCM and see all the ways we serve your community. 

RSVP at www.ktcm.org/volunteer. 

HealthBridge Volunteering 

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

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

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

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

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

and indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative 

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

nhsltd.com for more information. 

Literacy Advance Of Houston 

Is Looking For Volunteers 

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

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

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

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

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

write and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught 

by caring people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. 

We’d love to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book 

at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience 

is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing support is 

provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer 

opportunities are available as well, to find out more please contact 

Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or 

at 713-266-8777 ext.16. 


Volunteers Wanted 

At Buckner Hospice Of Houston 

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

different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. 

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

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

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

The Thomas A. Glazier Senior 

Education Center Has Volunteer 

Opportunities Available 

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

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

available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging 

from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo 

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

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

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

County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack. 

Katy Quilters Needs 

Help For Charities 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Vantage Hospice 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foster Children: Preparation For 

Adult Living (Pal) 

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

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

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

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

month. Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program 

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

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

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

Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by 

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

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

ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

At Christ Clinic Katy 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to 

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris 

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

provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals 

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

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

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

christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming volunteer orientation. 

Give Back & Mentor A Local Juvenile 

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

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

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

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

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

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

website at www.fbpfy.org for more information. 


Give A Senior The Gift Of Mobility! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the Grand Parkway. 

Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors 

retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s) 

and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the senior 

or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years of age 

and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass a background check 

and show proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required by 

the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832-773- 

8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 501(c) 

(3) that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors and 

non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities. 

Interpreters Needed 

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

quality medical care to the uninsured. We need bilingual volunteers 

to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and 

English-speaking staff by providing skilled language interpretation 

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

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

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

Assistants and medical students looking to gain experience in a charity 

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

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

christclinickaty.org to complete a volunteer form. 

Katy Community Giving Circle 

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

area or surrounding communities who wants to make a difference by 

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

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

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

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

giving impact! Our circle provides members opportunities to learn 

about other organizations who may need volunteers or donations in our 

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

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

to organizations that have provided services and financial assistance to 

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

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

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Joe Joe Bear Foundation Has Some Very Exciting News!!! 

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website for Parents. It will have all the information a parent is looking for while coping with a child with a life threatening illness. We will also be 

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TEACH .... YOUR CHILDREN TO DEAL WITH PEER PRESSURE 

Parents usually value children who try to please and are obedient. 

Parents may not realize that learning to disagree with someone and to 

make independent decisions starts at an early age. Decision making is an 

important skill to teach your children. If children have been taught never 

to disagree with anyone, parents may need to help them practice saying 

“no” to their friends. Being able to say “no” in every day activities and 

express their opinion helps children say “no” to alcohol and drug use. 

MAKE.... FAMILY RULES 

Develop family rules about the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. 

Make it clear to children in the family that they may not drink alcohol, 

smoke cigarettes or use any other drugs. When children break any 

family rules, provide reasonable, appropriate consequences. Be careful 

about using severe punishments for small incidents of misbehavior. 

Punishment becomes ineffective when it is over used. 

PROVIDE .... HEALTHY CREATIVE ACTIVITIES 

Participate in hobbies, school events and family activities with your children. 

Sharing fun strengthens bonds between children and parents. Plan your 

times together carefully. If all of your fun activities focus on movies, theme 

parks or sports events, you and your children will give your attention to 

the activity rather than to each other. Simple activities like taking walks 

together, reading together or sitting around the kitchen provide time to 

focus your attention on the children. Children who are left alone or who are 

lonely and bored will seek friends, acceptance and stimulation with others 

who may influence them to participate in harmful activities. 

TEAM UP .... WITH OTHER PARENTS 

Join other parents to keep track of where your children are, who they are 

with and what they are doing. When parents form a “safety network” with 

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activities. Tell your neighbors and the parents of your children’s’ friends 

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TALK ... WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS 

Let your children know that not everyone drinks, smokes or uses drugs. 

MOST people do not use mind altering chemicals. It’s OK not to use 

alcohol or drugs. Point out that anyone under age 21 is still growing 

physically and that alcohol and other drugs will harm the developing 

body. 

LEARN .... TO REALLY LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN 

Turn off the TV. Stop what you’re doing. Give your children your full 

attention. Don’t interrupt, give advice or preach while your children are 

talking. Ask questions to help clarify their thinking. 

HELP .... YOUR CHILDREN FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES 

Your children will feel good about themselves when you praise efforts 

rather than accomplishments. Correct behavior by criticizing the 

behavior rather than the child. Remember, if you tell children they are 

“bad, ugly, mean, naughty, dumb,” etc., they will think of themselves that 

way and act the way you have described them. 

LEAD .... YOUR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP STRONG VALUES 

Develop family standards about the kinds of behavior that are expected 

of family members. Decide what you family stands for and refer to “our 

community” and what “we believe” and how “we handle problems.” 

BE ....A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN 

Your behavior, habits and attitudes about alcohol and other drugs make 

a strong impression on your children. In homes where children do not 

know whether their parents approve or disapprove of the use of alcohol 

or other drugs, children are likely to assume that their parents accept the 

use of those substances. 

KNOW .... WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM 

If the use of alcohol or other drugs creates any kind of problems for your 

family, call one of the councils on alcohol and drug abuse listed. Most 

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if you become separated in a store or shopping mall. Tell them never to 

go into the parking lot alone. And when possible, accompany your child 

to the restroom. 

3. Tell your child never to accept gifts or rides from someone he or she 

does not know well. Your child should never go anywhere with another 

adult, even one who says you have sent him or her. Adopt a family code 

word to be used if you have to ask a third party to pick up your child. And, 

make sure your child knows to never ever, hitchhike! 

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right to touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. Tell 

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Walk the neighborhood with your child. Pick out the safest route to 

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to walk confidently and stay alert to what’s going on. 

Don’t hang a house key around your child’s neck. It’s a telltale sign that 

you won’t be home when they return from school. Put it inside a pocket 

or sock. 

Encourage your child to look out for other kids’ safety and to stay away 

from strangers who hang around playgrounds, public restrooms and 

empty buildings. A stranger is someone the child doesn’t know well. 

Teach your child to remember and report to you the license numbers of 

people who offer rides, hang around playgrounds or appear to follow 

them. If a stranger tries to follow or grab your child, teach him or her to 

scream “Stay away from me” or “This person is trying to hurt me,” and 

run to the nearest place where people are around. 

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AT HOME ALONE 

Make sure your child can reach you by telephone, wherever you are. Have 

your child check in with you at work or with a neighbor when she or he 

gets home. 

Caution your child about answering the phone and accidentally letting 

a stranger know he or she is alone. The child should say that parents are 

busy and take a message. 

Post important phone numbers near all your home phones. 

Agree on rules for having friends over or going to someone else’s house 

when no adult is present. 

Work out an escape plan in case of fire. 

Tell your child never to open the door to a stranger when alone at home. 

(Consider the height of your child when installing a peep hole in your 

front door.) Teach your child how to work door and window locks and 

make sure to use them. 

Discuss fun ways to be home alone. For example - feed pets, read books 

or write a letter to a friend or relative. 


5. Do a “childproofing” survey of your home. A child’s-eye 

view home survey should systematically go from room to room, 

removing all the “booby traps” that await the curious toddler 

or preschooler. Think of poisons, small objects, sharp edges, 

knives, firearms and places to fall. 

6. Make sure immunizations are up to date. Review your 

child’s immunization record with your pediatrician. Make sure 

your child is current on recommended immunizations. 

7. Practice “safety on wheels.” Make sure everyone in the 

car is buckled up for every ride, with children in the back seat 

in age-appropriate child safety seats. All bikers, skaters and 

skateboarders should wear helmets. 

8. Prevent violence by setting good examples. Hitting, 

slapping and spanking teaches children that it is acceptable 

to hit other people to solve problems. Non-physical forms of 

discipline work better in the long run. Remember that words 

can hurt too. 

A Healthy, Happy New Year: 

11 smart tips 

1. Read to your children every day. Start by the age of six months. Reading to 

children shows them the importance of communication and motivates them to 

become readers. It also provides a context to discuss issues and learn what is 

on your child’s mind. 

2. Make your children feel loved and important. Kids develop a sense of 

self-worth early in life. They get it from their parents. Listen to what your 

children have to say. Assure them that they are loved and safe. Celebrate their 

individuality and tell them what makes them special and what you admire 

about them. 

3. Provide your child with a tobacco-free environment. Indoor air pollution 

from tobacco increases ear infections, chest infections and even Sudden 

Infant Death Syndrome. If you smoke, consider quitting. Remember, the most 

important predictor of whether your children will grow up to be smokers is 

whether you smoke. Make your home a smoke-free zone. 

4. Pay attention to nutrition. Nutrition makes a big difference in how kids 

grow, develop and learn. Good nutrition is a matter of balance. Provide foods 

from several food groups at each meal. Emphasize foods that are less processed, 

such as whole grain breads and cereals and fresh fruits and vegetables. Review 

your child’s diet with your pediatrician for suggestions. 

9. Monitor your children’s “media.” Monitor what your 

children see and hear on television, in movies and in music. 

Children are affected by what they see and hear, particularly 

in these times of violent images. Talk to your children about 

“content.” If you feel that a movie or TV program is inappropriate, 

redirect your child to more suitable programming. 

10. Become more involved in your child’s school and your 

child’s education. Visit your child’s school. Become active in 

the parent-teacher organization. Volunteer in the classroom 

or for special projects. Be available to help with homework. If 

your child’s education is important to you, it will be important 

to him. 

11. Help kids understand tobacco, alcohol and the media. 

Help your teenager understand the difference between the 

misleading messages in advertising and the truth about the 

dangers of using alcohol and tobacco products. Talk about ads 

with your child. Help your child understand the real messages 

being conveyed. Make sure the TV shows and movies your child 

watches do not glamorize the use of tobacco, alcohol and other 

drugs. 

American Academy of Pediatrics News Release, Dec. 2001 


You could make this on National 

Cheese Lover’s Day January 20 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 tablespoon active dry yeast 

1 tablespoon baking powder 

1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast 

1 tablespoon salt 

3 tablespoons water 

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar 

cheese 

5 cups all-purpose flour, divided 

1 habanero pepper, finely 

chopped (wear gloves) 

2 cups water, divided 

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped 

fresh rosemary 

Habanero, Rosemary & 

Cheddar Bread 

DIRECTIONS: 

Mix active and quick-rise yeast 

with 3 tablespoons water in a 

bowl to make a paste. Mix 4 cups 

of flour with 1 cup water in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir yeast mixture into flour mixture. - Beat 

remaining 1 cup water, baking powder, salt, sharp Cheddar cheese, habanero pepper and rosemary into dough; 

beat remaining 1 cup flour into dough. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead until dough is soft and 

elastic, at least 6 minutes. Form dough into a ball, place into an oiled bowl and turn the dough around in the bowl 

to pick up a thin coating of oil. Cover bowl and let rise for 2 hours. - Punch the dough down, turn out onto a floured 

work surface and knead for 6 more minutes. Divide dough in half and form each half into a loaf; place loaves on 

a baking sheet. Cover loaves and let rise until doubled, 15 to 20 minutes. - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 

degrees C). Bake loaves in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 

and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Source: allrecipes.com 

Peanut Butter Crunch Apples 

You could make this on National Peanut Butter Day 

January 24 th ! 

INGREDIENTS 

6 Granny Smith apples 

6 wooden sticks 

1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, 

unwrapped 

2 tablespoons water 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

3 cups chopped peanut butter filled sandwich cookies 

4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 

4 ounces white chocolate, chopped 

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DIRECTIONS 

Insert wooden sticks into the stem end of each apple. 

Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased 

aluminum foil. - Combine caramels and water in a saucepan 

over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and 

is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the caramel 

and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape 

off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the 

apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan. - Spread the 

chopped cookies out on a dinner plate. Roll caramel apples 

in the cookies and place on the aluminum foil. Place the milk 

chocolate and white chocolate into separate microwave-safe 

bowls. Heat in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring 

between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle milk chocolate 

over the apples, then drizzle the white chocolate over the milk 

chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Source: allrecipes.com 


January 

Gardening Tips 

GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY 

• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than from 

lack of food. 

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. 

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. 

• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones 

rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat 

in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter 

into soil. Allow time for settling before planting. 

• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. 

Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from 

plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in. 

• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage 

to crown. 

• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open 

pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias. 

• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. 

• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. 

Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and 

below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions 

before spraying. 

• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs 

in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted. 

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not 

remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds 

swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and 

others of similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. 

• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds 

break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of 

debris and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses. 

• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, 

both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots 

instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before 

buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar 

cultural needs. Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. 

• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus, 

including rotted manure. 

• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. 

Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect 

low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather 

warms. 

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