Raintree Village March 2019

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March 2019 

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President 

Vice President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Member 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

SECURITY/EMERGENCY 

Bryon Meyer 

Brandon Liggins 

Gabe Contreras 

Walonda Hollins 

Maurina McClean 

Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) 911 

Sheriff (Non-emergency) 713-221-6000 

Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518 

Sheriff (Fry Road) 281-647-9371 

Katy Police (Non-emergency) 281-391-4848 

Crime Stoppers 281-999-3191 

COMMUNITY/UTILITIES 

Texas Aquatics 713-416-5161 

Mem. Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000 

Water District Management 281-376-8802 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street Light Repair 713-207-2222 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

Gas Leak 1-800-376-9663 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

SCHOOLS 

Franz Elementary 281-237-8600 

McDonald Jr. High (North) 281-237-5300 

McDonald Jr. High (South) 281-237-7400 

Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS 

Poison Control 1-800-764-7661 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300 

US Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Library 281-391-3509 

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March 2019 | Raintree Village

2019 Annual Meeting 

April 23, 2019 

Clubhouse - 3838 Webster Woods 

Sign-in at 6:30 PM 

Meeting Starts at 7 PM 

Come out to reflect the events of 2018, plans for our community’s future, 

meet fellow residents and vote for Board members. We need everyone 

to arrive slightly early to sign-in and receive a meeting agenda which 

includes the Treasurer’s Report. Again, come out engage in the process 

of making decisions regarding our community. 

Community Events 

During 2018, the HOA Board received suggestions for different community 

events. In an effort to offer various opportunities to strengthen our 

community, we’re looking to add an event which inspires and celebrates 

the rich cultures demonstrated within our community. Of course, it will 

center around food so look for more information in the coming months. 

The following events are scheduled for 2019. To ensure each event is 

successful, volunteers are needed. 

April 23, 2019: Annual Meeting - Clubhouse - 3838 Webster Woods 

May 25, 2019: Pool Opening - Community Pool 

August 30, 2019: Community Day - Community Pool 

December 7, 2019: Reindeer Festival - Clubhouse - 3838 Webster Woods 

Common Violations of 

Deed Restrictions 

Raintree Village is a deed-restricted community aimed at ensuring there’s 

aesthetic uniformity between residential properties and that certain 

other activities are limited. If you intend to do anything to the exterior of 

your home, you must complete an application for home improvements 

and modifications form. This includes installing a storage shed in your 

backyard. 

There’s also an expectation that all residents will maintain their yard 

and general appearance of the home. Common violations include 

overgrown yards, mold on homes, trashcans visible from the street and 

disabled vehicles. Our management company, KPM, drives through our 

community at least once a week assessing compliance with the deed 

restrictions. Any violations are communicated in a letter along with a 

picture of the violation (date & time stamped). 

It’s understandable that issuing or receiving such letters can be 

perceived as a nuisance. Yet, it’s necessary so that all of us remain on 

the same page of what constitutes a well-kept community (i.e. deed 

restrictions). In general, the Management Company and HOA Board 

understand residents are busy. Therefore, you are encouraged to contact 

the management company (KPM) when a violation cannot be addressed 

within stated timeframes noted in the letter. 

It cannot be emphasized enough that communication is the key if you do 

not understand a violation. Again, contact KPM or attend our HOA Board 

meetings for additional clarification. 

Elementary Education Corner 

for at Home Practice 

By Jeff Carrus 

Knowing sight words or high frequency words is essential in the 

reading development of children. If students do not know these words 

automatically (in less than 3 seconds) they will struggle in their reading 

and you will not see them progress to the next reading level. 

Sight words (high frequency words) are those words that we cannot 

sound out most of the time due to their spelling patterns. Students need 

to know these words just by seeing them and remembering them. You 

can ask your child’s teacher for a list of the high frequency words they 

should know at their grade level to help practice at home. If you notice 

they struggle in recognizing these words then ask for the high frequency 

word list from the previous grade level. 

Practicing high frequency words can be exhausting and boring for your 

children and for you so you need to find ways to make this repetitive 

practice fun. For example, take 1 word your child doesn’t know and write 

it on an index card. Then spell the word and write each letter on separate 

index cards. 

Show your child the card with the word on it and tell them the word and 

have them repeat it and spell it 2 times. Then hide the card with the word 

and mix the letters up and tell them you challenge them to spell the 

word. When they complete this have them pull each letter toward them 

as they spell the word and then say the whole word. Then “try to trick 

them” and mix the letters up again and see if they can spell it. Do this a 

few times and only practice 1 or 2 words a night. 

I would suggest reviewing the word from the previous night before 

moving on to the next word. Keep going back and practicing the words 

they struggle with from time to time. This practice is fun for them but also 

has them repeat the spelling and word over and over which will get them 

to internalize it. 

Some other fun ways to practice these high frequency words is to have 

them spell and write the words with chalk outside, put shaving cream 

down and have them spell the words in shaving cream or even put the 

word on a piece of duct tape on your shirt or their hand and every time 

you point to it they have to say it and spell it correctly. You could even 

play memory or make a PowerPoint of the words to help them practice 

them. 

Another key piece of this would be to find a book with the word in it and 

have them find the word on the page. They don’t even have to be able 

to read the book but just locating the word helps them relate it to text. 

It would also be beneficial to have them think of a simple sentence for 

the word and write it in a journal each night after you do the index card 

activity from above. The more they see and say these words, the better 

they will become at recognizing them which will allow them to progress 

quickly in their reading. 

Volunteers Needed 

You are reminded of our standing committees, which need ongoing 

volunteers. The committees are as follows: 

• Pool Committee (organizes Official Pool Opening Party & monitors 

activities during pool season) 

• Newsletter - submit articles 

• Yard of the Month - select section winners 

We also need volunteers for the listed community activities. Volunteering 

is an opportunity to make Raintree Village a better community for all the 

residents. If you’re interested in volunteering for any of the noted events 

or committees, contact Walonda Hollins at hollinsw@sbcglobal.net. 

Driving In Raintree Village 

Our community has grown significantly over the past year. Moreover, our 

community has numerous homes along our main street, Raintree Village. 

With such growth, it’s important that we’re more cognizant of our speed 

while driving through Raintree Village and parking on community streets. 

I’m sure everyone has noticed increased congestion along with cars 

parked along various streets within our community. However, it’s 

important that all of us adhere to the speed limit and encourage others 

to do the same. 

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The following tips serve as a reminder for driving & parking in our 

community: 

1. Drive the speed limit - 35 miles per hour 

2. Do not block your neighbor’s driveway 

3. Make sure you park in the direction of traffic when parking on the street 

4. Make sure you park within 18 inches from the curb 

5. Remain mindful if the street is narrow, street parking impose greater 

limitations for emergency vehicles 

Finally, we must be mindful that emergency vehicles are wider than 

personal vehicles. Some community streets impose greater limitations 

for emergency vehicles when there’s street parking. Although residents 

have the right to park on the street, let’s be mindful of the aforementioned 

tips. 

Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Burglary 

It cannot be stated enough of the importance of minimizing our exposure 

to crime. Our contract deputies stated that certain vehicles have 

increased exposure to theft, specifically the tires and rims. The vehicles 

commonly targeted are Ford F150, Dodge Chargers and Chevy Tahoes. 

Although these vehicles have rim locks, another safeguard is to park your 

vehicle in the garage or close to another vehicle. Anyway, you can either 

slow down or cause attention will help reduce the risk of theft. 

You need to be mindful to breakdown bags and boxes of large purchases, 

if possible place in trash bins or bags. Although it’s time consuming and 

burdensome, it doesn’t call attention to such items in your home. 

The list below simply reminds us of other things we should be mindful 

each day. 

1. Take the time to meet and know your neighbors. Let them know if you 

notice anything unusual such as cars or people at their homes. 

2. Make sure to close garage doors when at home & away. 

3. Don’t keep garage door openers in the car, take them in the house with 

you; a garage door opener makes it easier for someone to enter your 

garage or house to remove personal property. 

4. Keep car doors locked and take valuables either in your home or ensure 

the items are not in plain site; remember to take down the attachment 

for your Garmin too, as it alerts individuals that something valuable may 

be in the car. 

5. If possible, keep a car in a driveway as it gives an impression that 

someone is home. 

6. Keep all shrubs and plants at a level low enough that passing by 

officers or other residents can see if someone is lurking in those bushes! 

Shrubs should also be trimmed high enough to show “feet” of someone 

hiding in them. 

7. Have keys in hand before leaving the store, house or office, avoiding 

standing by the car searching for them. 

8. Don’t leave ladders on the side of the house or in the back yard. 

Ladders provide easy access to open second floor windows and no one 

will be able to see. 

9. Make sure you close blinds when you are inside at night with the lights 

on, potential burglars can see right inside and know who is at home. 

10. Use sensor lights outside the home. It deters criminals by “spot 

lighting” their efforts to enter your home. 

11. Use double key locks: locks that require a key from the outside and 

from the inside. 

12. Repair any broken areas of your fence, reducing the access of potential 

burglars or mischievous kids. 

13. When on vacation, let your neighbor(s) know so they can keep an eye 

out for suspicious activity. You can also inform the Harris County Deputy’s 

Office serving our area. The Storefront Office is located 19818 Franz Rd., 

Katy, TX 77449, 281-647-9371. The storefront hours: 9 AM - 5 PM. 

14. When on vacation, keep yards mowed and trimmed, burglars spend 

a lot of time in a neighborhood looking for their next targets. Overgrown 

yards are a sure sign no one’s home. 

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Be Sure Address Is 

Clear From The Street 

County officials want to remind residents of the Ordinance 5.3 requiring 

that addresses or building numbers be legible and visible from the street. 

The section states the numbers must be in Arabic numerals at least four 

inches in height and clearly visible. The number should be placed on, 

above or at the side of the main entrance so the number is clearly visible 

from the public right away. Whenever a home entrance is more than 50 

feet from a public right away, a number should also be placed at the end 

of a driveway or property entrance. 

Satellite Dishes 

It’s come to HOA’s attention that the installation of satellite dishes on 

some homes violates the deed restrictions. Satellites are expected to 

be installed out of sight of public view. The Association appreciates 

residents taking the time to ensure compliance. 

Raintree Village Hoa Website 

WWW.RAINTREEVILLAGE.COM 

We encourage you to visit our community website. The website includes 

a link to review current crime statistics for our community (www. 

crimereports.org) and pictures of Yard of the Month winners. As a fellow 

resident, you’ll have access to critical information regarding the HOA 

budget and annual meeting minutes. The aforementioned information 

can only be accessed by establishing a log-on user name and password. A 

request for an email address during the initial signup process will enable 

residents to receive alerts of upcoming events or critical notices. If you have 

any suggestions, please contact KPM Management Office at 281-685-3090. 

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Harris County Leash Law 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone 

who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid 

of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child 

getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Harris County Animal Control 

advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the 

unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or 

cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, 

nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in 

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of 

controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not 

have access to sidewalk or street.” 

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Wednesday: 7:30AM-12:00 Noon 

Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 Noon 

Sunday: Closed 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or 

play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all 

our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect 

anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet 

owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing 

to properly restrain their pet. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

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The Standing Rules For Raintree 

Village HOA Board Meetings 

The Board of Directors feels it serves you best when the Board meetings 

are conducted in an orderly manner. The HOA Board Meetings are held 

to conduct Association business. Your cooperation in this regard is 

requested. Parliamentary Procedure is followed at this Meeting. 

There are two sessions at the HOA Board Meetings, an open session when 

members may be present and an executive session when no members 

are permitted. 

Board Meeting will begin with the open session at 7 PM until 7:15 PM 

when that time slot has been filled, members must wait until the next 

month’s meeting to be placed on the agenda. 

Your opinion is important to the Board of Directors. The Board desires to 

hear from Members who have information concerning the Association. 

During the portion of the Meeting in which the Chair accepts questions or 

comments from the floor, please proceed in the following manner. 

1. If you wish to address the Board, please contact the Board at least 10 

days prior to Meeting to be added to the agenda. You also have to state 

the topic to be discussed and stay on that topic only. 

2. Any Member wishing to address the Board shall speak no more than 

two (2) minutes. 

3. No Member may speak more than once on the subject and no more 

than two (2) minutes, until all Members who wish to speak have done so. 

Teenage Job Seekers 

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

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

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with 

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed 

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references 

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers 

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for 

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and 

the teens and their parents. 

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4. Members of the audience shall not be permitted to interrupt nor 

question any speaker. 

5. After the speaker has finished addressing the Board, the Meeting 

Chairperson will recognize the next Member to speak. 

6. Members in attendance are not permitted to engage in private 

discussions during the open session and must remain quite or leave the 

meeting room. 

7. Violations of these Standing Rules will not be tolerated. Violators may 

be requested to leave the Meeting. 

Street Lights 

We want all of our streetlights to work. 

A lighted area is a safer area. If a street 

light is out in your area, please go 

to www.centerpointenergy.com and 

report it. Once on the website, click on 

“electricity” then “residential.” On the 

left side, you should click on “report a 

streetlight outage” to enter the required 

information. Each light pole should 

have a number on it. When reporting 

the out or malfunctioning light, give 

them the pole number, closest street 

address, contact information, an email 

address and the number of street lights 

you would like to report. 

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Marsha Smith, Kathy Land, Karen Thornton and Julia Oldham. 

K.A.R.E. Officers 

All public school employees who retired under the Teacher Retirement 

System (TRS) are welcome to attend and bring a retired educator, friend 

or neighbor who is not a current member. K.A.R.E. represents anyone 

who has worked in a school district and retired through TRS. This includes 

all employees from custodian to superintendent. Others interested in 

supporting the goals of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are 

welcome to join as associate members. Reservations are required. Call 

Lee Ann Nuckles at 832-594-7533. 

K.A.R.E. meetings are held at 11:30 AM at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, Room 

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School News 

KATY ISD 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

SPRING BREAK 

March 11th-15th 

Katy ISD Names 

New Superintendent 

Of Schools 

At the Katy ISD Work Study meeting held 

January 14 th , Board of Trustees voted 

7-0 to name Ken Gregorski as the new 

superintendent of schools. Gregorski is a 

veteran educator with 26 years of experience 

in public education. Having served as a 

teacher, associate principal, principal, 

assistant superintendent and deputy 

superintendent in school districts of different sizes and varying needs, he 

has demonstrated the ability to lead with determination, vision and a deep 

understanding of a community’s priorities. He is also the father of two 

secondary students currently enrolled in Katy ISD schools. “It is my mission 

to provide leadership and direction for Katy ISD to ensure our educational 

system is based upon the needs of our students, standards of excellence and 

equity and on community goals,” said new Superintendent of Schools Ken 

Gregorski. During his tenure as deputy superintendent, Gregorski played 

an integral role in laying the groundwork for the current model of student 

learning in Katy ISD through his supervision of the School Leadership and 

Support Department, Human Resources and the Athletics Department. As 

superintendent of schools, it is expected that Gregorski will maintain Katy 

ISD’s current direction, sustain its continuity of leadership and guide the 

District toward fulfilling the goals of its five-year strategic plan. 

Katy Virtual School 

Objective 

The Katy ISD Virtual School’s primary objective is to expand the learning 

opportunities for our students by offering choice and flexibility for 

challenging online courses developed by Katy ISD. 

Vision 

Online learning is an essential part of today’s learning culture that can 

provide our students with the opportunity to acquire 

required credit from anywhere and at any time. Online 

learning offers the unique experience of self-directed 

learning that will instill advanced learning skills as 

well as the Katy ISD Instructional Cornerstones in our 

students and better prepare them for life and college. 

In today’s world, this model of learning is increasingly 

in high demand and is a cost effective way to deliver 

instruction. It is a worthwhile investment in the future 

of our students and eventually can be self-sustained 

financially. 

***Registration began February 1, 2019 for Summer 

2019, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 

Why Take Online Courses through the Katy ISD 

Virtual School (KVS) 

• Provide flexibility in scheduling: participate in 

multiple programs (i.e. Fine Arts, Athletics), earn 

required credits toward graduation and explore 

additional academic interests. 

• Fulfill state required courses for graduation when 

moving into Katy ISD from outside the state of Texas. 

• Provide online learning environments to prepare 

students for college and career learning. 

• Ongoing access to resources to support personalized 

learning. 

• Opportunity to access courses that are not offered 

on home campus due to low enrollment. 

• Allow students to attend specialized programs, 

camps and personal interests. 

• Courses are aligned to the Katy ISD curriculum and 

are taught by Katy ISD teachers. 

• KVS is an approved NCAA non-traditional provider. 

Courses count towards initial eligibility. 

For more information on registration, guidelines, 

calendar, student handbook etc. visit katyisd.org. 

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Katy ISD Names 

New Junior High 

After Joe M. Adams 

Katy Independent School District Board of 

Trustees approved to name the District’s 

newest junior high school after Joe M. 

Adams. The new school is currently being 

built in the southwest quadrant of the 

District in the Cross Creek Ranch subdivision. 

Adams served on the Katy ISD Board of 

Trustees for 27 years in every Board position 

and continues to be actively involved in 

various school and community functions. Adams served as director on the 

Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards and was also part of the Board 

of Directors for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). During his 

time on that Board, he earned the distinguished honor of being a graduate 

of Leadership TASB and was named a Master Trustee. Adams was a Keep 

Encouraging Youth toward Success (KEYS) mentor and volunteer at Taylor 

High School where he was named Mentor of the Year in 2013. He actively 

participated as a Promise to Read and Junior Achievement volunteer. Adams 

was also a member of various PTA/PTO organizations and a Taylor High 

School Band Booster over the years. He also participated in various bond and 

attendance boundary modification committees and was a founding director 

of the Katy ISD Education Foundation. Adams’ dedication to these initiatives 

showcased and reflected his character, vision and values. His commitment 

to Katy went beyond his involvement in the District as he has served as a 

member, deacon and adult Sunday school director at Kingsland Baptist 

Church, a Katy Christian Ministries volunteer and a member of the Katy A&M 

Club, Houston A&M Club, 12 th Man Association and IMPACT. Adams was also 

a former soccer coach for local leagues. During his 27-year tenure at the Katy 

ISD Board of Trustees, Adams experienced the district’s exponential growth 

and was instrumental in ensuring that Katy ISD’s reputation for educational 

excellence continued. He brought a wealth of knowledge to his position and 

along with his genuine passion for public schools, made decisions based on 

what was in the best interest of the District’s students and employees. His 

contributions impacted thousands of students and their families. In addition 

to his steadfast devotion to the students of Katy ISD, his professional career 

consisted of 30 years in the oil and gas industry working for several serviced/ 

drilling companies in New Orleans, Dallas, London and Cairo, Egypt. He is 

also a small-business owner in Katy, TX. 

Adams holds a B.B.A in Marketing from Texas A&M University. He and his 

wife, Donna, have two children and seven grandchildren. 

Morton Ranch High School 

Project Prom 2019! 

Morton Ranch High School Project Prom 2019 is in the process of raising 

funds to support the graduating class of 2019! Here’s what we do: We 

create a safe, exciting, FUN environment for the seniors to celebrate after 

the prom with food, entertainment and prizes. How can you support 

Project Prom? 

1. Spirit Night - Order pizza every 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday of the month from 

Marco’s Pizza Fry/Clay or Mason Road. You must let them know you are 

supporting Morton Ranch Project Prom. 

2. Add Morton Ranch Project Prom 2019 (HP920) to your Kroger Plus 

savings card. We will get a percentage of the sales. www.kroger.com/ 

signin?redirectUrl=/account/communityrewards 

3. Do your Amazon shopping via Amazon Smile to donate a portion 

of every purchase to us. Go to smile.Amazon.com, select Morton Ranch 

High School Project Grad Project Prom as your organization and always 

shop from the smile link. Same products, same prices, same shipping - 

but Project Prom gets a donation with each sale. 

Your support helps keep our children safe as they celebrate their 

accomplishments! Go Mavericks! 

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Relay for Life of Katy/West Houston 

The Relay for Life of Katy/West Houston will be held on April 27 th from 5 

PM to 12 Midnight at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Come join in the 

fun and festivities while raising funds and awareness to fight cancer. 

Our theme this year is “May the Cure Be With You.” We will be honoring 

survivors and remembering those that have lost their battle to cancer. 

More details at www.acsevents.org. 

Walk With Me Houston 

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 

Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 

Join Easter Seals Greater Houston as we venture along a 5K Family 

Fun Walk through the Houston Zoo to raise awareness and resources 

for veterans, children and adults living with all types of disabilities. 

Registration for the event begins at 7 AM, followed by the Walk at 8 AM. 

Following the walk, we will continue the celebration with live music, 

children’s activities, animal shows and food. 

Sponsorship available. May participate for a minimum of $50, children 

under 12 are admitted free of charge. Contact Madison Shofner, 713-838- 

0840, mshofner@eastersealshouston.org for more info. See our website 

www.walkwithmehouston.org. 

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 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. 

Garage Sales 

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ACTS MINISTRY’S 

FIRST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Clean out your closets and get ready for Epiphany of the Lord ACTS 

Ministry’s FIRST Community Garage Sale on Saturday, March 23, 2019 

from 8 AM-12 PM in the south parking lot of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic 

Church located at 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy TX 77450. Anyone interested 

in renting a space to sell your own goods can follow the link on the 

parish website at epiphanycatholic.org for more information and for 

registration. Reserve your space by March 16 th for an early bird rate! And 

shoppers, come on out and find some great bargains! 

WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 

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Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop 

by on Saturday, March 30 th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures 

galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their 

items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at 

Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by 

the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103 Canyon 

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STRAKE JESUIT HOSTS 49 TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING FESTIVAL 

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LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULEZ!! MARDI GRAS THEME 

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The 49 th Annual Spring Fling Fundraising event with all proceeds 

benefiting the school’s financial assistance program. About one in seven 

students receive some form of financial assistance. Strake Jesuit College 

Preparatory is located at 8900 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77036. There is 

no cost to attend Spring Fling, but doubloons can be purchased on site 

or in advance to purchase food and to play games. 

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. 

In recognition of Mardi Gras weekend, the 2019 Spring Fling event will 

feature a Mardi Gras theme, with traditional carnival activities and Cajunstyle 

food! Don’t be surprised if there’s a Carnival second line passing 

through campus to Mardi Gras music that will be hard to resist. 

For more information or to sponsor a booth, contact: Sheri Bordelon - 

sbordelon@strakejesuit.org, 713-490-8160 or visit www.strakejesuit.org. 

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SAVE THE DATE: 8 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON 

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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 

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA ASSOCIATES TO HOST 

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The “Awesome, Amazing, Associates” of the Jack and Jill of America, 

Inc., North Houston Suburban Chapter will host a glamorous “A Night at 

the Oscars” charity gala on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The event will 

be take place from 8 PM to 12 AM at the Northgate Country Club, 17110 

Northgate Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77068. Tickets are $75 each and 

the suggested attire is “red carpet formal.” 

“A Night at the Oscars” will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, 

which supports education, literacy, scientific and charitable projects 

that benefit children. The evening will feature dinner, dancing to live 

music and a raffle. For information, tables and ticket requests contact Dr. 

Kyrel Broxton or Shirley Carter at jjnhsassociates@gmail.com. Jack and 

Jill of America, Inc. is a non-profit family organization which is dedicated 

to nurturing future leaders by supporting children through leadership 

development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. 

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THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY 

Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, 

Houston, Texas 77019 

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The Landing Theatre Company’s New American Voices Play Reading 

Series is an annual event showcasing four plays written by outstanding 

emerging playwrights from across the United States. 

THE IMPOSSIBLE ESCAPE OF DON MISTERIOSO by Hal Borden 

(Philadelphia, PA): Friday, March 15 th , 7 PM 

W FOR THE GILBSTER by David Spence (Las Cruces, NM): Saturday, 

March 16 th , 1 PM 

LAND OF NO MERCY (EN ZVEY AKTN) by Rae Binstock (Brooklyn, NY) - 

Saturday, March 16 th , 7 PM 

MS. EMMA MOLE by Cecile Pace (New York, NY) - Sunday, March 17 th , 2 PM 

Talkbacks with the Playwright, Cast and Director follow each reading. 

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KATY AREA SAFETY FEST ORGANIZERS EXPECTING 

10,000 GUESTS FOR 4 TH ANNUAL EVENT 

The 4 th Annual Katy Area Safety Fest hosted by Harris County ESD 48 will 

be held on Saturday, April 13 th at Typhoon Texas off Katy-Ft. Bend Road. 

The family-friendly festival will begin at 10 AM and will end at 3 PM. The 

event is open to the public and admission is free. The Katy Area Safety 

Fest (KASF) will feature personnel, equipment and interactive activities 

from more than 20 emergency response agencies serving the Greater 

Katy community. The goal of KASF is to connect community members 

to the men and women who serve in these agencies as well as provide 

education and resources to encourage safety preparedness. Guests will 

see and participate in a variety of fun, educational, high-energy activities 

such as the Passport Challenge scavenger hunt, vehicle and equipment 

tours, live demonstrations of vehicle extrications and much more. 

Harris County ESD 47 and Westlake Volunteer Fire Department are cosponsoring 

the KASF Kids Zone, which will feature bounce houses, a corn 

field maze, obstacle course and ambulance load & go demonstration. 

Westlake Volunteer Fire Department is also leading this year’s Firehouse 

Challenge Cup, an open competition that encourages firefighter fitness 

and demonstrates the profession’s rigors to the public. Wearing full 

turnout gear and Scott 5.5 Air-Pak breathing apparatus, teams of 2 

will race head-to-head while simulating the physical demands of reallife 

firefighting. The Firehouse Challenge Cup is open to any members 

of a firehouse, including firefighters, EMTs and paramedics and admin 

personnel. There is no fee to enter and the 3 teams with the fastest times 

will win Firehouse Challenge Cup plaques. 

While most of the activities inside the festival will be free, rides in the fire 

truck tower buckets will cost a small fee. Food vendors will also be set up 

at KASF selling delicious treats and eats to festival guests. Members of 

School of Rock - Katy will provide live musical entertainment throughout 

the afternoon from the main stage. 

For more information about the Katy Area Safety Fest, visit https:// 

katyareasafetyfest.org/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ 

KatyAreaSafetyFest/. 


The Arc Of Katy Seeks Hometown 

Heroes Nominations 

Do you know a local Hometown Hero who should be recognized? If 

so, The Arc of Katy is seeking nominations from the public to honor 

two Hometown Heroes. The heroes will be honored at The Arc of Katy 

Gala on May 3 rd at the Omni Houston Westside. Nominations can 

be submitted on the Arc of Katy website, at: www.thearcofkaty.org/ 

hometown-heroes-2019-gala. Entries also can be mailed to The Arc of 

Katy, P.O. Box 6133, Katy, TX 77491 or emailed to: hometownheroes@ 

thearcofkaty.org. Nominations will be accepted until 5 PM March 7 th . 

There are two categories of nominations to recognize Hometown Heroes: 

• Hero recognized for education, advocacy or support of individuals 

with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD) • Hero recognized 

for community service that helps make Katy a great place to live For 

questions and more information, contact Margaret Laney, Gala Co-Chair 

and Member of the Board of Directors, The Arc of Katy, at 832-437-0760 

or 832-541-3809. 

Sleep In Heavenly Peace 

Every night in the Houston area, children sleep on couches, bean bag 

chairs or the floor because they don’t have a bed, especially since 

Hurricane Harvey. A local chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace (SHP) has 

been started for Central-Western Houston, including Katy and Fulshear. 

SHP is a nationwide 501(c)3 charity that builds and delivers beds to 

needy children using donated materials and volunteer labor. Sponsoring 

organizations (companies, churches, fire departments, etc.) donate 

materials and provide 20-40+ volunteers to produce 20-40+ beds in 

half-day “Builds” and SHP delivers to needy families. The half day bed 

Builds are an excellent Teambuilding or Service Project for organizations 

wanting to make their community better. For organizations unable to 

provide 20-40+ volunteers, labor can be supplemented from Scouting 

troops or high school students. Material costs for 20-40+ beds amount to 

$3,500-$7,000. SHP receives requests for beds at SHPbed.org in English 

or Spanish. Organizations interested in sponsoring a half-day bed Build 

can contact 832-795-2759. SHP was founded by Luke Mickleson in Twin 

Falls ID in 2012 and has since grown to 130+ chapters nationwide. SHP 

has been reported on by Lester Holt on NBC Nightly News and by Mike 

Rowe on “Returning the Favor” on the Facebook Watch Network. In 2018, 

Luke Mickleson was named one of ten Heroes of the Year by CNN. 

Stepping Into 

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Dr. James M. Jacobs and Associates with Your Total Foot Care Specialist 

are pleased to announce two $1,500 “Stepping into the Future” 

scholarships for 2019 KISD graduating seniors. Applications must be 

submitted to the offices of Your Total Foot Care Specialist by March 

29, 2019, 5 PM. A third party committee will select the two winning 

applicants. The “Stepping into the Future” scholarship program is 

available to seniors graduating with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 3.7. The 

two “Stepping into the Future” scholarship recipients will be announced 

at the Katy ISD Awards Ceremonies during May. For further information 

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Mardi Gras! Galveston 2019 - Thru March 5, 2019. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration 

starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads will be thrown and that’s just the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, 

family events, feasting and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style. For info and schedules, www.mardigrasgalveston.com. 

Azalea Trail - March 1-3, 2019, 11 AM-5 PM, River Oaks Garden Club, 2503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098. Adult Admission: $10. The 84 th Azalea 

Trail heralds the beginning of Spring! The Trail will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy Lane entrance of Bayou Bend on Friday, 

March 1 st at 10:30 AM. A ticket to the Trail gives admission to 6 locations within the River Oaks neighborhood, including 4 private homes and 

gardens, Bayou Bend and Rienzi. 

Heights Crawfish Festival - March 2, 2019, 10 AM-6 PM, 411 West 20 th Street, Houston, TX 77008. Admission is free. Get ready for the Annual 

Crawfish Festival right in the heart of the Heights. Parade starts at 10 AM, Festival opens at 10:30 AM. 

Sleep Show - March 8-10, 2019, 12-7 PM, George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Admission: 

Tickets to the Sleep Show start at $4.95 and can be purchased at https://sleepshow.org/attend/. The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Show 

is a three-day consumer expo showcasing the latest innovations in sleep health and technology. Attendees will be able to interact with more 

than 200 companies and their brands - from medicine to mattresses, gadgets to baby products - and to make some great purchases from curated 

shops. The Sleep Show will offer educational talks, unique sleep experiential discoveries and product demonstrations. For more information 

on the Sleep Show, visit sleepshow.org. 

47 th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta - March 9, 2019, 7:30 AM-2 PM, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $50 to enter, free 

to observe. Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along 

the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding 

Houston tradition! The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. If cancellation does take place due to severe water or weather conditions, 

all entry fees will support the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Note that there are no refunds given for Buffalo Bayou Partnership 

Regatta registration fees. 

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Daily through March 17, 2019. NRG PARK, One NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. Admission: $18-$300. Rodeo 

has been a tradition in Houston since 1932 and the three-week extravaganza at NRG Park continues to consume the city every spring. The 

kickoff for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the Rodeo Parade, after trail riders ride into town and set up camp in Memorial Park. All 

20 championship rodeo competitions are concluded with entertainment by music superstars. Weekday rodeos start at 6:45 PM. The entertainer 

takes the stage at approximately 8:45 PM. NRG Stadium gates open at 6 PM. Weekend rodeos start at 3:45 PM. The entertainer takes the stage 

at approximately 5:45 PM. NRG Stadium gates open at 3 PM. See www.rodeohouston.com for complete schedule and details. 

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. 

Southeast Texas State Fair - Daily, March 21-31, 2019, Ford Park Fairgrounds, 5115 Interstate 10 Access Rd., Beaumont, TX 77705. The YMBL 

South Texas State Fair & Rodeo brings thousands of visitors to Beaumont each spring to experience food, entertainment and carnival rides. The 

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) showcases the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls at the YMBL Championship Rodeo while 

locals present their masterpieces at the School Art, Quilt and Photo Show. 

Houston Latino Film Festival - March 28-31, 2019, Talento Bilingue De Houston, 333 South Jensen, Houston, TX 77003. Admission: $35 - All 

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Access Badge, $11 - Single Admission. Join us for a weekend to celebrate and enjoy 

compelling films from the brightest and emerging filmmakers from the U.S., Latin 

America, Spain and Portugal. Part of Latino Art Now and the Spring of Latino Art. 

2019 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park - March 29-31, 2019, 10 AM-6 PM. 

Admission: $12 online and $15 at the gate for adults; $5 for children 5-12 years old 

and children under $5 are free. The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will celebrate 

48 years of fine art and giving back to local nonprofits as it spotlights 300 artists 

at Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park. As one of the nation’s premier outdoor 

fine art events, the three-day festival will provide patrons with the opportunity to 

personally meet artists, view original works and purchase world-class art. The festival 

benefits local nonprofit partners and features live music, local food vendors and 

food trucks, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and so much more. 

An exhibition of student artwork composed of the top 30 finalists from the Middle 

School Art Competition will also be featured at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. 

McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival - March 30-31, 2019, 10 AM-6 PM, Tranquillity 

Park, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10 online; $12 at the gate. The McDonald’s 

Houston Children’s Festival is the largest children’s festival in the United States. 

Two days of games, circus acts, rides, food, beverages and entertainment for all 

ages centered in Downtown Houston. Created Child Advocates as an avenue to create 

awareness and funding to help the neglected and abused children of Houston. 

Over 5.4 million dollars have been raised for the organization through the annual 

two days of children activities. Come celebrate, enjoy, laugh and play at the Annual 

McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival and create a lifetime of memories. 

Conquer The Gauntlet Obstacle Course Mud Run - 4 th Saturday of March, 9 AM-3 PM, 

14 Pews, 15100 Interstate 45 S., Conroe, TX 77384. Admission: $59 adults; $20 kids. 

Conquer 25 insanely fun, epic obstacles on our 4 mile course! Do you have what it 

takes? Can you Conquer The Gauntlet? Sign up today, www.conquerthegauntlet.com! 

Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney Rock Plaza, 3300 

Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free. Please join us for our Art and 

Farmers Market! Our vendors will be selling mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts 

the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will 

be plenty of treats for them too! When you’re done shopping, stop in Sean Anthony 

Salons to browse the beautiful art gallery brought to you by Creative Energy. Stay 

for the Art Reception from 2-4 PM and meet the Artists! Refreshments will be served. 

Also, enter for your chance to win a cut and color or brazillian blowout. 

Living History Saturday - 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. Washington On 

The Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Admission: 

Regular admission fees apply. Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. 

Staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events 

of Old Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects of life 

surrounding the birth of the Republic of Texas. The program features activities suited 

for the entire family. Try your hand at writing with a quill pen and sign a copy of the 

Texas Declaration of Independence. Visit with militia soldiers traveling through town 

or try your hand at some early Texas games. Step back in time and discover the spot 

where Texas became Texas! (Activities will vary and some are weather dependent.) 

Contact Adam at 936-878-2214 ext. 228. 

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. 

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 

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National Charity League, Inc., Star 

Chapter’s Recognizes Senior Class 

For Achievement In 2019 

National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.), announced that 

they will honor the Senior Class of 2019 at the Star Chapter’s annual 

Senior Recognition Ceremony. This formal event will take place at the 

Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. The evening includes recognition 

of each of these 24 graduating seniors for their accomplishments and 

contributions to the community, as well as dinner and dancing with 

family and friends in attendance. 

Over the past six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers, have 

contributed over 8,008 volunteer hours at 29 local charities throughout 

the community. The Class of 2019 volunteered at The Westview School, 

Neighborhood Kidz Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith 

Ministries (Meals on Wheels), The Ballard House, Fulshear/Simonton 

Library, Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend Women’s Center, Oakmont 

Nursing Home, The Krause Center, The Monty Ballard YMCA and Willow 

River Farms, to name a few. 

In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these 

young ladies were also honing leadership skills and developing cultural 

awareness by planning and attending educational meetings, chapterwide 

events, socials, class retreats and cultural events that included the 

ballet, opera and theatre. 

About National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter 

National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter currently has 321 Members 

and provides hands-on volunteer service for thirty philanthropic 

organizations in the community. Members are women and their 

daughters, grades 7-12. Through this community service, NCL, Inc. 

develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the 

mother-daughter relationship. The traditional Six Year Core Program 

also includes leadership development and cultural experiences. 

Mother-daughter teams nationwide are responsible, dedicated, skilled 

volunteers actively engaged in local community work in 27 states across 

the country. To date, there are more than 258 Chapters, 87 of which are 

in Texas. For more information about the NCL, Inc., Star Chapter, please 

visit www.starchapter.nationalcharityleague.org. 

About National Charity League, Inc. 

Established in Los Angeles, California in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, 

National Charity League, Inc. is the nation’s premier mother-daughter 

non-profit organization. Through mission-based programming, 

National Charity League develops socially responsible community 

leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond. The six-year core 

program includes leadership development, community service, and 

cultural experiences. Currently, the philanthropic organization has over 

70,000 Members in 258 Chapters that thrive in 27 states nationwide. 

Having grown by nearly 70 percent in the last decade, those Members 

contributed more than 1.4 million volunteer hours to more than 4,000 

local philanthropy partners last year alone. For more information or for 

alumnae interested in reconnecting, visit www.nationalcharityleague. 

org to find a Chapter in your area. 


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Recipes 

THAI BASIL 

CHICKEN BOWLS 

A 30-minute meal with less than 

400 calories per serving? YES AND 

YES!!! It’s so quick to whip up, budget-friendly, 

and SO GOOD! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup jasmine rice 

1/2 cup chicken stock 

3 tablespoons reduced 

sodium soy sauce 

1 tablespoon fish sauce 

1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 

1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned 

rice vinegar 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

2 shallots, thinly sliced 

1 red Thai chili pepper, thinly sliced 

1 1/4 pounds ground chicken breast 

1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 

DIRECTIONS: 

Cook rice according to package 

instructions; set aside. 

In a small bowl, whisk together 

chicken stock, soy sauce, fish sauce, 

brown sugar and vinegar; set aside. 

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet 

over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots 

and chili pepper. Cook, stirring 

frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 

minutes. 

Add ground chicken and cook until 

browned, about 3-5 minutes, making 

sure to crumble the chicken as it 

cooks; drain excess fat. 

Stir in stock mixture and cook, 

stirring constantly, until the sauce 

has thickened, about 2-3 minutes. 

Stir in basil until just wilted, about 

30 seconds. 

Divide rice into bowls. 

Top with chicken mixture.* 

Serve immediately. 

Notes: 

*Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. The 

bowls can be reheated in the microwave 

in 30-second intervals until 

heated through. 

This delicious recipe brought to you 

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HEALTHIER SLOPPY JOES 

You could make this on National Sloppy Joe Day March 18 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 pound lean ground beef 

1/4 cup chopped onion 

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 

2 carrots, finely chopped 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 

3/4 cup ketchup 

1 tablespoon brown sugar 

salt and ground black pepper to taste 

DIRECTIONS: 

Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, 

carrots and garlic until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids. 

Stir in mustard, ketchup and brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat 

to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with 

salt and pepper. Source: allrecipes.com 

CHILI DIP 

You could make this on National Chip and Dip Day March 23 rd ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 

1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans 

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained 

DIRECTIONS: 

In a medium, microwave safe bowl, mix cream cheese, chili without 

beans and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers. 

Microwave cream cheese mixture on high 1 minute. Remove from 

microwave, stir and repeat until the mixture is hot and thoroughly 

blended. Source: allrecipes.com 

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MARCH GARDENING TIPS 

VEGETABLES 

• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans 

and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, canta 

loupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. 

or higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and 

watermelon. 

LAWN 

• Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this 

part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). 

• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, 

use ONLY the variety Floratam for best pest resistance. 

See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm. 

TREES AND SHRUBS 

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. 

In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting 

a dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, 

vinca or one of the prostrate junipers. 

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. 

However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they 

have bloomed. 

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer 

analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square 

feet of garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to 

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN 2019 

Spring ahead March 10th, 2019 

When does Daylight Saving Time 2019 begin and when does DST end? The Old Farmer’s Almanac (around since the beginning of time 

or, at least, Benjamin Franklin’s day) answers your frequent questions … 

WHAT IS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME? 

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of moving the clocks forward one hour from Standard Time for the summer months and 

changing them back again in the fall. The general idea is that this allows us all to make better use of natural daylight. However, DST 

has many detractors. 

Note that the term is “Daylight Saving Time” and not “Daylight Savings Time” with an “s” at the end of “Saving.” (The word “saving” is 

singular because it acts as part of an adjective 

rather than a verb.) 

WHEN IS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN 2019? 

To remember which way to set their clocks, folks often use the expression, “Spring forward, fall back.” DST begins on Sunday, March 

10, 2019 at 2 AM. Remember to “spring forward” in the spring and set your clocks forward one hour (i.e., losing one hour). DST ends 

on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2 AM. At this time, we “fall back” in the fall by setting clocks back one hour (i.e., gaining one hour). The 

exceptions to DST are Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and American Samoa. 

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME TODAY 

The current daylight saving period was established with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which went into effect in 2007. As a result, most 

Americans now spring forward (turn clocks ahead and lose an hour) on the second Sunday in March (at 2 AM.) and fall back (turn clocks 

back and gain an hour) on the first Sunday in November (at 2 AM.). 

However, farmers’ organizations lobby Congress against the practice, preferring early daylight to dry their fields and a Standard Time 

sunset for ending their work at a reasonable hour. Some farmers point out that the Daylight Saving Time is deceptively misnamed. “It 

is a gimmick that changes the relationship between ‘Sun’ time and ‘clock’ time but saves neither time nor daylight,” says Katherine 

Dutro, spokesperson for the Indiana Farm Bureau. One Canadian researcher likened an increase in traffic accidents to the onset of 

Daylight Saving Time. Other experts insist that the extra hour of daylight reduces crime. Source: www.almanac.com/content/whendaylight-saving-time# 

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