Seven Meadows August 2019

Seven Meadows 

Community News 

August 2019 

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August 9 th -11 th 

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August 2019 | Seven Meadows

www.sevenmeadowslive.com 

Principal Management Group 713-329-7100 

11000 Corporate Centre Dr., Suite 150 Houston, TX 77041 

Community Manager 

Erica Slater, 

e.slater@pmghouston.com 

281-896-9896 

Assistant Community Manager/Event Coordinator 

Cymone Bolden 

7meadowskaty@gmail.com 

281-394-2274 

Clubhouse Onsite office 281-394-2274 

23610 Seven Meadows Pkwy., Katy, TX 77494 

Avalon at Seven Meadows CAI 

katyavalon@gmail.com 

Crest Management 281-579-0761 

Alarm Monitoring (En-Touch) 281-225-1000 

Emergency Numbers Police/Fire 911 

Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 

City of Katy Police 281-391-4848 

Fulshear Fire Dept. Sec. 1-8 281-346-2800 

Community Fire Dept. Sec. 9-11 281-498-1310 

Willowfork Fire Dept. 281-578-0009 

Info. Center, Avalon, 

Meadowbrook Farms Golf 

281-693-GOLF 

Utilities 

Gas-Center Point 281-342-6665 

Water/Sewer- 

MUD 34-Municipal Operations & Consulting 281-367-5511 

Section 1-8 

MUD 35-Inframark 281-579-4500 

Section 1-9, Avalon 

Seven 

Meadows 

Important 

Numbers 

Garbage Collection- Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Telephone-TXU 281-396-5000 

Cable- 

Xfinity.com 

Internet Service- 

Xfinity.com 

Consolidated Comm. 281-396-5000 

Library- 

Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311 

Government Offices 

US Post Office 281-391-3909 

Driver’s License- 281-391-4874 

City of Katy 281-232-4334 

Fort Bend County 

Motor Vehicle Reg. 281-341-3710 

Voter Registration-Fort Bend 281-341-3411 

Fort Bend County Courthouse 281-342-3411 

Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100 

Fort Bend County EMS 281-344-3006 

Southeast Texas Poison Center 800-222-1222 

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Griffin Ele. 281-237-8700 

Beckendorff Jr. High 281-237-8800 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Merrill Career Center 281-237-6300 

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Katy News 281-578-0595 

Katy Times 281-391-3141 

MEDICAL 

Fort Bend County Health Dept. 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Kingsland Diagnostic Center 281-579-1119 

Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 


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We Need Your Help For News!! 

We would love to give a month to month summary of what your subdivision 

or organization has been doing or is going to do in the future. We want to 

make YOUR newsletter more interesting to YOU. But we need your help! 

If you have any interesting news about your Association, organizations, 

clubs, fun groups, scouts, schools, etc., please.... let us know. 

You can submit articles to us by the 25 th of each month that will go out 

after the 25 th of the next month. It will be dated for the month following 

the month it goes out. Articles may be accompanied by pictures, which 

can be sent by email, regular mail or dropped off. Pictures will be returned, 

if you put an address on the back. There is no charge. Everyone likes to 

be informed on what’s happening in the neighborhood. Let’s make this 

newsletter “Fun” and “Interesting” to read. It is Your Newsletter! Email 

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NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH 

National Immunization Month is in August. It’s also the beginning of 

back-to-school preparations and a good time to make sure your children 

are properly vaccinated before they head back to school. 

There is no one preventive health measure more important than 

immunization. As the World Health Organization notes, the international 

medical community has endorsed the use of vaccines and immunization 

to prevent and control a number of infectious diseases, as well as chronic 

diseases caused by “infectious agents.” Vaccinating your child can avoid 

suffering and death associated with afflictions like diarrhea, measles, 

pneumonia, polio and whooping cough. The American Academy of 

Pediatrics says vaccines are 99% effective. Every vaccine goes through 

a series of tests before being approved to ensure safety. Vaccines are 

necessary to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Some diseases 

that many had thought eradicated have reappeared, as polio did in 

Venezuela in 2018. Vaccines are studied intensively by the FDA, the CDC 

and many other organizations that vigilantly in keep watch over existing 

vaccines for possible complications. 

Herd immunity is when a certain percent of immunized people in a 

community reaches a level where everyone (including those who are 

too young or too sick to be immunized) get some degree of protection. 

It’s important that as many people as possible get immunized. It’s very 

risky to the health of other children to rely on herd immunity to protect 

your non-immunized child. By forgetting or opting to skip booster 

vaccinations, you are undercutting the effectiveness of herd immunity 

for both your own family and the community at large. 

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Community Heroes - Volunteer 

BE AN EVERYDAY HERO 

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever 

have. Community VFD offers free fire training and volunteering is a great 

way to make a difference personally while having a positive impact in your 

community. Volunteers can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from 

vehicles at accidents scenes and etc. Community VFD also provides emergency 

medical services (EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas 

EMS certification to serve their community. Visit www.communityvfd.org or 

email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com. 

Streetlight Out? 

If your streetlight is out, • go to the pole • get the number off the pole (should 

be vertical at eye level) • go home and go to www.centerpointenergy. 

com/outage • enter your information and the pole number • if you would 

like to know when it has been received and fixed, check the box to get the 

email notice. And in a few days the light should be fixed. Thanks for being 

a good neighbor and keeping our neighborhood safe and bright! 

Going on Vacation? 

If you are going on vacation, and would like Fort Bend Sheriff’s 

department to check on your residence while you are away, call the 

sheriff at 281-341-4666 or fill out a Vacation Watch Form online at: www. 

co.fort-bend.tx.us/vacationForm.asp . Report any suspicious activity to 

the Ft. Bend Sheriff’s Department at 281-341-4666. 

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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Katy Independent School District 

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August 14th: First Day of Fall Semester 

2019-2020 

REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES 

ALL REGISTRATION TIMES ARE 8 AM-12 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 

NOTE: Parents/authorized adults must first electronically register their 

child by going to www.katyisd.org/registration and selecting New 

Student Registration. This process may be done from any computer or 

hand-held device after Monday, July 15, 2019. Parents/authorized adults 

are still required to go to the appropriate campus during the dates and 

times specified below to complete the registration process. Parents who 

arrive after the scheduled ending time will be asked to return on the next 

scheduled registration day to finalize registration. 

FIRST SEMESTER CAMPUS REGISTRATION 

Thursday, August 1, 2019: K-12 Registration 

Friday, August 2, 2019: Grades 6-12 & PreK Registration ONLY 

Monday, August 5, 2019: K-12 Registration 

Thursday, August 8, 2019: Jr. High Orientation (See campus schedule 

for detailed info) 

Friday, August 9, 2019: K-12 Registration 

Monday, August 12, 2019: K-12 Registration 

Monday, August 12, 2019: Elementary Meet the Teacher (See campus 

schedule for detailed info) 

Wednesday, August 14, 2019: First Day of School - Registration begins 

at 10 AM (PreK-12) 

KATY ISD OPENS BUS DRIVING PARENTS PROGRAM 

With a nationwide shortage of bus drivers, the demand for field trip 

drivers is at an all-time high. To combat this problem, Katy Independent 

School District is inviting parents, grandparents and guardians of District 

students to apply to become a BDP - Bus Driving Parent. 

“Whether you’re saving for your child’s college fund, looking to 

supplement your income or just want to play a crucial part in our Katy 

ISD community, this is your opportunity,” said Executive Director of Katy 

ISD Transportation Department Dr. Bill Wood. “Best of all you choose 

when you work,” added Wood. 

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Bus Driving Parents will have the opportunity to further their role 

in their student’s education and drive their student’s school on field 

trips. BDP’s will be vetted and trained through Katy ISD, as well as 

be compensated for the time they drive. Once they’ve earned their 

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), completed training and earned 

driving hours, BDP’s will be able to drive students to field trips as 

often as they want. While the training upfront can take time, Bus 

Driving Parents will help to provide an incredible service to the 

district and expand learning experiences for students. To apply and 

get more information, visit http://bit.ly/RollWithKatyISD. 

TWENTY-FOUR KATY ISD SCHOOLS EARN 

TEXAS HONOR ROLL DISTINCTION 

What better way for Katy Independent School District to end the 

2018-19 school year! Out of its 65 campuses, Katy ISD is proud to 

announce that 24 of its schools were named a Texas Honor Roll 

School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). 

The 2018-19 Texas Honor Roll includes: 

Elementary: Alexander, Creech, Griffin, Holland, Kilpatrick, 

Randolph, Shafer, Stanley, Williams, Wilson and Wolman. 

Junior High: Beck, Beckendorff, Katy, McMeans, Memorial Parkway, 

Seven Lakes, Tays and WoodCreek. 

High School: Cinco Ranch, Mayde Creek, Seven Lakes, Taylor and 

Tompkins. 

After an extensive analysis of student data, ERP found that these Katy 

ISD schools were clear leaders in getting students to grade level and 

beyond. The 2018-19 Texas Honor Roll recognizes public elementary, 

middle and high schools that consistently demonstrate high levels of 

student academic achievement, improvement in student outcomes 

over time and a closing of the achievement gaps. For high schools, 

the Texas Honor Roll recognition includes measures of college 

readiness. This year, the program recognized 855 higher performing 

schools across the state. These schools become an accepted 

example to other school districts seeking to learn and replicate the 

best practices employed at these campuses. Katy ISD schools will be 

provided with a banner to display at their campus. 

THE SLHS DESTINATION IMAGINATION 

(DI) Team, “28 Eyes,” attended the Global Finals tournament which was 

held from May 22 nd to May 26 th in Kansas City, Missouri. The team competed 

against 50 teams from 20 US states and 6 countries and received the seventh 

place in the Engineering Challenge. 

In February, the team won the first place at the Regional Tournament and 

advanced to State where they won the first place, the DaVinci Award for 

Outstanding Creativity and advanced to Global Finals. 

In Destination Imagination the team solved a project-based challenge where 

they use the creative process and during this process, they learn and get 

skills as: Creative & Critical Thinking, Team Building, Problem Solving, Risk 

Taking, Project Management, Perseverance and Self-Confidence. 

The team members are: Matthew Crabtree, Daniela Ramos, Charlotte 

Manske, Sidharth Srinivas, Alexia Partouche, David Liu and Joie Li. 

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STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE 

Upon arrival in the morning, students will report to the gyms or 

cafeteria as specified for their grade level. Students are not permitted 

to congregate in hallways or other open areas. Students will be released 

from these areas in ample time to go to their locker and get to first 

period on time. Students who are walking home or riding bicycles must 

stay on the sidewalks and cross only at corners. Students are expected 

to display safe walking practices so as not to endanger themselves or 

others. Students who are waiting for parent pickup should stand on the 

sidewalk in front of the school. If a student needs to cross the parking lot 

in order to reach the car, he/she should use the marked crosswalk and 

be aware of moving cars before stepping off the curb. Parents should not 

park in the front parking lot unless they have business in the building at 

that time. For safety purposes, parents are NOT to drop their students off 

on Cinco Crossing. Students should NEVER be dropped off on Fry Road. 

The small circle drive off of Cinco Crossing is for buses and students with 

disabilities only. 

Source: www.katyisd.org/campus/BDJH/Documents/BDJH%20 

Student%20Handbook.pdf 

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IT’S SCHOOL TIME AGAIN! 

You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is 

over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school 

because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends and maybe even 

a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little 

while. Let’s find out more about going back to school. 

Most teachers kick off the school year by introducing themselves and 

talking about all the stuff you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give 

students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the 

class. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over 

classroom rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Pay close 

attention so you’ll know if you need to raise your hand to ask a question 

and what the rules are about visiting the restroom. 

You might already know a lot of kids in your classes on the first day. 

But it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you 

know and new ones that you don’t. Make the first move and you’ll be 

glad you did and so will your new friend! Sixth grade often signals a move 

to middle school or junior high, where you’ll find lockers and maybe a 

homeroom. This is just what it sounds like a classroom you’ll go to each 

morning, kind of like your home in the school. In middle school, you 

might move from classroom to classroom for each subject. Your teachers 

know that this is a big change from elementary school and will help you 

adjust. Most teachers let you pick your own seat on the first day, but by 

the second or third morning, they’ll have mapped out a seating plan. 

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At first, it’s a good idea to write down where your seat is in your notebook 

so you don’t forget. Seeing friends you haven’t seen in a while can 

make the first day a good one. You also can make the day feel special 

by wearing an outfit you like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on vacation 

or your new sneakers put a spring in your step. If you wear a uniform, 

you might wear a favorite watch, a new hair band or a piece of jewelry 

to show your personal style. It can make you feel good to be prepared 

and have all the supplies you need. Some schools distribute supply lists 

before the year begins, so you can come stocked up on pencils, folders 

and whatever else you’ll be needing. Once you’ve covered the basics, 

you might tuck an extra few dollars in your backpack for an emergency 

(like forgetting your lunch money). Or maybe you’d like to bring along a 

book or magazine to read while you’re on the bus. Whatever you put in 

your backpack, make sure you pack it the night before. This prevents the 

morning panic when you can’t find your homework or lunch box. 

Speaking of lunch, that’s something else that can help you feel good at 

school whether it’s the first day or the 100 th day. Help your parents pack 

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it the night before if you don’t like what’s on the menu at the cafeteria. 

Try to include a variety of foods in your packed lunch, especially fruits 

and vegetables. 

The first day of school is your first chance to find your way around a new 

school or learn the pathways to new classes in your old school. It’s a 

lot to learn in one day, so don’t be surprised if you need a reminder or 

two. It might help to write a few notes to yourself, so you’ll remember 

the important stuff, like your locker combination and that lunch starts 

at 11:43 AM, not 12:10 PM. Before you know it, your fingers will fly as you 

open your locker and you won’t have to check your notes to know what 

time lunch starts! 

What if you hate school by the end of day one? Teachers recommend 

giving things some time to sort themselves out once you know your way 

around the building and get adjusted to the new routine, you’ll probably 

feel better. If those feelings don’t fade, talk to your mom, dad, teacher or 

school counselor. 

Here are a few final tips for a fantastic school year: 

• Get enough sleep. 

• Eat a healthy breakfast. 

• Try your best. 

• Use good work habits, like writing down your assignments and turning 

in your homework on time. 

• Take your time with school work. If you don’t understand something, 

ask the teacher. 

• Keep a sense of humor. One teacher we know shows his new students 

a picture of himself graduating high school a grinning ape in a red 

graduation cap and gown. This usually makes the kids laugh and it’s 

a good way to remind them that school is fun! Questions or feedback 

please contact Carla Brownlee at girls1900@aol.com. 

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have a limit of value per item purchased which is something you should 

be aware of before shopping. The tax free weekend for Texas is August 

9 th -11 th . 

Here is a general list of the items included: School Supplies, Backpacks, 

Clothing, Jackets, Computers, Laptops and Printers. 

Tax Free Online Shopping Days 

Most large retailers like Walmart, Amazon & Target should be included in 

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Back to school time is always a big transition, not only for children but 

for parents. 

While children are filled with excitement and first-day jitters, parents are 

filled with thoughts of “Am I prepared enough?” To help eliminate these 

thoughts and help you and your child prepare for the new school year, 

all you need is a little organization and forethought. Here are 10 back 

to school tips to kick-start the new year and get you prepared for a fresh 

start. 

1. Get back into your sleep routine. To help eradicate those stressful 

school mornings, set up a regular bedtime and morning time routine to 

help prepare your child for school. Begin your usual school sleep routine 

about a week or so before school starts. 

2. Shop for school supplies together. To get your child excited about 

starting a new grade, shop for supplies together. Allow them to pick out 

their own backpack, lunchbox, etc. This is a great way to give them a little 

bit of responsibility too! 

3. Re-establish school routines. Have your child practice getting back 

into the rhythm of their daily school routine. You can do this by having 

them wake up at the same time every day and eat around the same time 

they would at school. About a week or so before school starts, plan a 

few outside activities where your child will have to leave and come home 

around the same time they would if they were in school. This will help 

them be rested and ready for the big day. 

4. Set up a homework station. Sit down with your child and together 

designate a time and place where he can do his homework each day. This 

can be somewhere quiet like in the den or even in the kitchen while you 

are preparing dinner. Make sure to choose a time where you are available 

in case your child needs your help. 

5. Prepare for the unexpected. Working parents know that it can be 

difficult to find a sitter when your child is sick. Before school even begins, 

it’s a good idea to have a sitter already lined up in case you get that phone 

call home from the nurse saying your child is ill. 

6. Make an after-school game plan. Make a plan for where your child will 

go after school lets out for the day. Depending upon the age of your child, 

figure out if they will go to a neighbor’s house, an afterschool program 

or be allowed to stay home by themselves. This will help eliminate any 

confusion during the first few weeks. 

7. Turn off the TV and video games. For a lot of children summertime is 

filled with endless video games and TV programs. Children are usually 

in shock when they begin school and realize that six hours of their day 

is going to spent learning and not playing games and watching TV. Ease 

your child into the learning process by turning off the electrics and 

encouraging them to read or play quietly. 

8. Review school material and information. For most parents, schools 

send home a packet with a ton of information regarding their child’s 

new teacher, important dates to remember, emergency forms and 

transportation routines. Make sure that you read through this information 

carefully and mark down all important dates on your calendar. 

9. Get organized. The best way to prepare for back to school time is to 

be organized. With school comes a massive amount of paperwork, 

which can consume your household. Designate a spot in your house 

for homework, permission slips and any other school-related papers. 

This can help eliminate all of that paper clutter and make your life less 

stressful. 

10. Get your child’s yearly checkup. School and germs go hand in hand, 

so it’s best to get your child’s yearly checkup before school even starts. 

Get any required vaccinations and ask your pediatrician the best ways 

your child can stay healthy throughout the school year. 

Through preparation and organization, you can ensure that your child 

will have a smooth transition to the start of the new school year. By doing 

so, you and your child can enjoy the rest of your summer break. 

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SPORTS 

FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS - 

KATY/FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON 

Registration - Now Open! 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls 

ages 4 to 18 for the FALL Season. Games start on October 12, 2019. FFPS 

is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive 

youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, 

FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater 

Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including 

one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal 

playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive 

coaching and more. No tryouts are required. 

Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save): 

Through August 28 th : $122 

August 29 th through September 25 th : $127 

September 26 th until teams full: $132 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform 

(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields 

and background checks on all volunteers. 

Coaches will call players to schedule practice by October 8 th . Practice 

times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The 

schedule includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, October 

12 th to December 7 th . Our Katy league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS 

Soccer Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear League 

plays at Huggins Elementary (No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston 

League plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar Forest). For more 

information, map of all locations or to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 

1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

JUNIOR HURRICANES SOCCER LEAGUE (JHSL) 

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United 

States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys 

& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally 

appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple 

locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex. 

To learn more about each location and to register, please visit www. 

albionhurricanes.org. Season begins in September! 

For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night 

Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program. 

AHFC is proud to partner with New Territory and offer New Territory 

Thursday Night Academy, a 5-week Skills Program. 

Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more information or questions. 

Office Phone: 713-939-7473. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of 

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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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. 

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building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl Scouting locally, Girl Scouts 

of San Jacinto Council, a United Way agency, is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving more than 53,000 girl members and 17,000 

adults in 26 southeast Texas counties. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and we offer every girl a chance to practice 

a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success. To volunteer, reconnect, donate or join, call 1-800-392-4340 or visit www.gssjc.org. 

GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD WINNERS 

Megan Hegeman, a Seven Lakes 

High School senior, has become a 

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Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank. 

Each candidate must earn 21 merit 

badges and successfully complete a 

community, church or synagoguerelated 

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Eagle; Russell chose to build orchestra 

cases for the International Leadership 

School of Katy. During Russell’s journey, he also achieved a Gold Palm by 

completing an additional 10 merit badges in addition to the 21 required 

to Eagle. Troop 73 is proud of Russell’s accomplishments. 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 418 - 

NEW GIRL-LED UNIT 

For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy 

Scouts of America will be open to young women, giving girls from ages 11-17 

the same experience that boys have traditionally enjoyed. Scouts BSA Troop 

418 is a new girl-led unit, meeting at Trinity Baptist Church on Spring Green 

on Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM. We are looking to grow our troop and would love 

to have you join us! For more information contact us at scoutsbsatroop418@ 

gmail.com or find other units in your area at www.beascout.org. 

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. 

L-R: Scoutmaster Paul Stirrup, Reverend John Davis, Charter 

Representative Glenn Hansen and Committee Chair Grady Mapes 

SCOUT TROOP 73 CELEBRATES 25 YEARS 

Scout Troop 73 celebrated their 25 th anniversary on June 3 rd with their 

Chartered Organization, Memorial Lutheran Church in Katy, TX. Scoutmaster 

Paul Stirrup presented handmade appreciation gifts to Reverend John 

Davis and the Troop’s Charter Representative, Glenn Hansen. Troop 73 

was founded in 1994 with 9 Scouts. Currently, Troop 73 has over 65 Scouts 

working on character development and learning how to leave a positive 

impact in their community. The Troop has produced more than 60 Eagle 

Scouts throughout the past 25 years. Their Eagle scouts have worked 

on numerous projects over the years to leave a legacy in Katy. Troop 73 

has had 5 Scoutmasters since forming. The first leader was Neal Cooper, 

followed by Dan Welsh, Paul Hattermann, Ricky Nietsche and the current 

leader Paul Stirrup. Troop 73 looks forward to the next 25 years. 

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 

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Craft Shows/Festivals 

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OCTOBER 5, 2019, 9 AM-4 PM 

5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449 

Free Admission!!! Shopping, Children’s Activities, Petting Zoo and food! 

Bring the entire family and friends for a fun filled day! Vendors contact 

Mary at saintpaulschurch@charter.net. 

Katy Shred Day 

September 21 st , 9 AM-12 Noon 

McDonald’s of Spring Green, 27140 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Katy, TX 77494 

Bring bags or boxes of outdated business or personal files, paper and 

magazines for shredding. 

*A minimum of $5-$10 donation per container.* 

All proceeds benefit Impact A Hero! Impact A Hero provides immediate 

and ongoing support for our Heroes: wounded and disabled, post 9/11 

combat veterans and their families. For more information or to join the 

mailing list, visit www.ImpactAHero.org. 

Spread the word! Tell a friend! Questions: call/text 281-844-6285 or visit 

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CAMPS 

THE ARC OF KATY’S SUMMER DAY PROGRAM! THE 

TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW! 

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer 

Program sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development 

disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s 

minimum requirements. 

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from 8 

AM-3 PM at The Arc of Katy, 5819 Tenth Street, Suite C, Katy, Texas 77493. 

Three Sessions are being held this Summer: 

Session 3… July 29-August 16, 2019 

Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions, 

crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35 

per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to 

participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will 

receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, call 832- 

754-9802 or please visit www.thearcofkaty.org. 

SUMMER CAMPS AT THE LAB 

Every week day thru August 30, 2019 

Idea Lab Kids-Spring Branch Campus, 8404 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 

77024 

IDEA Lab Kids provides STEAM (STEM + Arts) camps ranging from Cooking 

School, Robotics, Drones, 3D Printing, Art Studio, Coding Programming, 

Movie Production, Engineering and Science. Campers learn through 

inquisitive hands-on activities utilizing Science, Math, Critical thinking 

Skills and a great deal of IMAGINATION! Camp Options: Full Day, Half 

Day plus optional extended hours for before and after camp care. Camp 

age groups: Preschool - Lower Elementary - Upper Elementary - Middle 

School. Contact 713-463-5062 for more info. 

Vendors Needed 

Westland Baptist Church is will be having its 3 rd annual Craft Show 

October 5, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, 

contact Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com for information. 

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market 

Accepting Vendors 

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their annual 

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 26, 2019. Vendor 

applications are still being accepted. If you have arts, crafts, products, 

etc. that you would like to showcase, please contact gingerbreadvillage@ 

yahoo.com and for more information!! 

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STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

MAMA MIA: July 19-August 11, 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. 

Hey Lollies Square Dance Club 

The Hey Lollies Square Dance Club invites everyone to its “Free 

Introduction to Square Dance - Fun Night” September 5 th at 7:30 PM 

at Memorial Drive Christian Church (11750 Memorial Drive). Visit www. 

heylollies.org. 

Friendship in Motion - Introducing Modern Square Dance: Come 

experience fun and fellowship as you learn some basics of modern 

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• Dress cool and casual. 

• Make new friends while having a great time and exercising. 

Email fun.night@heylollies.org or visit www.heylollies.org for details. Get 

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FREE SENIOR HEALTH FAIR EVENT 

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Heritage Grand, an active 55+ community in Cinco Ranch south of Katy, is 

hosting a free Senior Health Fair on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 

1-4 PM. The event will take place at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse located 

at 25125 N. Heritage Grand Circle in Katy, 77494. Featured exhibitors will 

include a variety of physicians and specialists, home health and home 

care providers and many other senior-related services or organizations. 

For more information about the free Heritage Grand Senior Health Fair, 

please contact Marita Foreman at hghealthfair.com. 

Katy Chamber B2B Expo Hits the 

Mark for Business 

‘Unique opportunity,’ ‘educational,’ ‘great networking event,’ ‘fun,’ ‘wellorganized,’ 

‘a success,’ ‘informative’… not a bad list of descriptions for 

any event! And, yet, those were some of the comments from participants 

about the first Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Business to Business 

(B2B) Expo, an event that featured 43 exhibitors and 200 attendees. 

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Katy area businesses. The B2B Expo was held May 16 th at the Wyndham 

Houston West - Energy Corridor and organized by Chamber Board of 

Directors Margaret Laney and Cristy Fontanilla. The expo included an array 

of companies, products and services such as lending facilities, hospitals, 

jewelers, the Katy YMCAs, internet companies, graphic designers, storage 

facilities, marketers, restaurants, higher education, non-profits and many 

more. Attendees could visit business exhibits to network, make connections 

and learn how the products/services can assist their own businesses. 

The event also featured an information-packed luncheon that provided 

valuable intelligence on access to capital issues (provided by the US Small 

Business Association) and procurement/purchasing tips from a panel featuring 

some the area’s largest employers: Katy ISD, BP, Houston Community College 

and Houston Methodist West Hospital. All told, the four-hour B2B Expo/ 

luncheon seemed to provide the right balance of networking and information. 

For Information about the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and its B2B 

Expo, contact Matthew Ferraro, President/CEO, at 281-391-5289. 

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Houston Roller Derby - August 3, 2019, 7 PM, Revention Music Center, 

520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Tickets purchased directly from 

https://houstonrollerderby.com will be available for pick up at the HRD 

Will Call table beginning at 4 PM on the day of the event in the Box Office 

lobby. Doors open at 6 PM. Each bout has two 30 minute periods with 

breaks in between. All home bouts are double headers. Get there early to 

ensure the best seating! Houston Roller Derby is a family-friendly event. 

Kids ages 5 and under attend for free! 

All About That Bubbly - August 15, 2019, 6-10 PM, Houston Zoo, 6200 

Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030. Admission: $35. Did someone 

say bubbly party? Come and enjoy your favorite champagne or prosecco 

while relaxing at the Houston Zoo’s beautiful Reflection Pool! Activities 

include a live ice carving show, photo booth fun and opportunities to see 

animals up close! 

I’ll Be Single Before I Settle - August 17, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM, Match- 

Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St., Houston, TX 

77373. Admission: $25. I’ll Be Single Before I Settle is a stageplay about 

four college friends who rekindle an old college bet to see who can find 

true love first. Unexpectedly, a traumatic event occurs forcing the friends 

to walk in their truth. This play brings awareness to domestic violence. 

33 rd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition - August 24, 2019, 10 

AM-5 PM, East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Drive, Galveston, TX 77550. Free 

admission, $15 Parking. The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fundraising 

event for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the 

top five revenue generating events for the City of Galveston. This year 

over 60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious 

Golden Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, 

developing designs and assigning duties. On the day of the event the 

teams, stretched along the beachfront, meticulously sculpt their piles 

of sand and work non-stop for five hours. The judging of the sculptures 

is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution, technical difficulty, 

carving technique and utilization of the site. 

Houston Symphony: Raiders Of The Lost Ark - August 28, 2019, 8 

PM, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The 

Woodlands, TX 77380. Admission: RESERVED SEATS: $20. The film that 

gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back 

and better than ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with the 

original great adventure… Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ 

epic score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra! 

Shooting the Moon: Photographs from the Museum’s Collection 50 

Years after Apollo 11 - Daily through September 2, 2019, Museum Of 

Fine Arts, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005. In celebration of 

the 50 th anniversary of the Apollo II moon landing on July 20, 1969, the 

MFAH presents Shooting the Moon, an installation of approximately 40 

moon-related photographs drawn from the Museum’s collection. Works 

on view range from NASA images of the mission itself to fine art classics. 

This 45-minute tour explores the exhibition and encourages visitors to 

discuss the art together. 

Candytopia Houston - Daily through September 29, 2019, 7620 Katy 

Freeway, Building 3B, Suite 360, Houston, TX 77024. Admission: Kids (4- 

12): $20, Adults: $28. What if an eccentric chocolatier and a daredevil 

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let your tastebuds and your imagination soar! Candytopia is a limited 

engagement, reserve your tickets today! Info: www.candytopia.com. 

The FOMO Factory - Daily through December 31, 2019, 10 AM-9 PM, 

The Houston Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Road, Suite 4710, Houston, TX 

77056. Admission: $28 for adults, $23 for children, children under the age 

of 3 are free. This buzzed-about pop up will become The Galleria’s first 

foray into immersive entertainment with 17 rainbow-colored rooms of 

fun. The pop-up will be located in the Galleria, suite 4710 on the mall’s 

third floor. Tickets are on sale at www.thefomofactory.com. 

Fascination Street Flea-Art & Vintage Market - 2 nd Sunday each month 

through September, 12-6 PM. Avantgarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston, 

TX 77006. Free Admission. Includes some of the best local artists, artisan 

makers, vintage vendors, plus food and drink that Houston has to offer! 

Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 

Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our free 

weekly Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness. 

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. 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. 

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. 


We are part of the court-appointed team leading this litigation against the federal government. Trial 

of the upstream test cases concluded on May 17, 2019. The Judge is expected to issue his decision in 

September 2019. There is still time to join the case! 

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Recipes & Gardening Tips 

Dark Chocolate And Cinnamon 

Frozen Custard 

You could make this on 

National Frozen Custard Day August 8th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 

1/2 cup milk 

3/4 cup white sugar 

2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder 

1 ounce high-quality dark chocolate (85%), finely chopped 

5 egg yolks 

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting 

DIRECTIONS: 

Whisk cream, milk, sugar and cocoa powder in a saucepan over 

medium heat until the mixture is thoroughly combined and the sugar 

has dissolved. Bring almost to a simmer and stir in dark chocolate 

until melted. Whisk egg yolks into the cream mixture and cook until 

batter is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a container, 

cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 6 hours. 

Stir cinnamon into chilled custard batter and freeze in an ice cream 

machine following manufacturer’s instructions. Sprinkle frozen 

custard with more cinnamon to serve. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com 

Creamsicle Punch 

You could make this on National Creamsicle Day August 14th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

2 cups ginger ale, chilled 

2 cups orange soda, chilled 

1/2 cup milk 

4 scoops orange sherbet 

4 scoops vanilla ice cream 

DIRECTIONS: 

Stir ginger ale, orange soda and milk together in a pitcher. 

Divide orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream equally between 4 

glasses. Pour ginger ale mixture over ice cream into each glass. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

Garden Tips 

For August 

• Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects. 

• Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves 

and dead wood. Light green leaves may signify lack of 

iron (chlorosis). Correct with iron cheleates. 

• Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little 

bone meal around the roots. 

• Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall 

growth. 

• Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies. 

• Chinch bug damage is obvious now. You will have 

areas of thin and/or dead turf where they weren’t 

brought under control. There is a new generation going 

now. This batch causes the most damage. Use Dursban 

to stop the damage. 

• Until the weather gets back to the 80’s, St. Augustine 

grass grows slowly. If you fill in with sod, don’t expect a 

fast turnaround. The sod may look like it’s not growing 

while it puts down roots. You will need to water the 

new sod often and deeply to get it started but this also 

creates a disease environment. Water early so the sun 

can dry the turf. 

• Now is a good time to work new beds. Till them up, 

add organic material, mix it in, then let them cure for 

a month or so. Add in any amendments like micronutrients. 

Keep the beds moist so the microorganisms 

have a favorable environment. 

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