Katy Communicator September 2019

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KATY COMMUNICATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only)
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761
Karen Janczak karen.janczak@crestmanagement.com
ALL EMERGENCIES 911
Constable 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116
Ft. Bend Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430
(after 5PM call Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff’s office)
COMMUNITY
Katy Family YMCA 281-392-5055
VFW 281-391-4872
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289
SCHOOLS
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KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000
Taylor High School 281-237-3100
Katy Creative Arts 281-391-5003
LIBRARIES HARRIS CO.
Maude Marks 281-492-8592
Katy 281-391-3509
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455
Mamie George Branch 281-491-8086
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy (to report outages) 713-207-2222
SiEnviro (water/sewer) 832-490+1601
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020
Waste Corp. of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397
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Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462
Poison Control 1/800/764-7661
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970
MEDICAL
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900
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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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Nottingham Country Garden Club
Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from
September through May. We welcome all people interested in gardening
and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy
areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood
to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with
the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs
and the National Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote
the beautification of our community, support local and national
educational and civic organizations and educate the community about
our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our​​annual ​
Spring​ ​Sale​ ​and​ ​projects​ ​that​ ​vary​ ​each​ ​year.
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at
10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the
Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450.
For more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org.
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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
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want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
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Because every meal counts for students, the Katy Independent
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to review the free/reduced meal income eligibility guidelines as well
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Children living in households whose income are at or below the federally
approved levels, based on household size, may be eligible for meal benefits.
Transfer students approved for the program from another school district
may either complete a Katy ISD application or provide documentation of
their eligibility status for that same school year. Foster children who are
the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for
benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside,
an application must be submitted. Households receiving Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) or Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations
(FDPIR) are also eligible. Children with status as homeless, runaway,
migrant or displaced by a declared disaster also qualify for meals.
Any household that does not receive a notification and feels it should
have or are missing any students on the notification you received,
please contact the Nutrition and Food Service Department at 281-
396-6240. Additional information regarding the Nutrition and Food
Service department can be found at the district website www.
katyisdfoodservices.com. Paper applications will NOT be distributed
this school year; all applications must be submitted online. If the online
application is unavailable, paper applications are available at any
district school and at the food service office. If your children were part
the program at the end of the previous school year, they are eligible for
the same benefit for the first 30 operating days of the new school year or
until a new application is processed. A new application per household is
required each school year.
The Nutrition and Food Service Department is located at 5364 Franz
Rd, Katy, TX 77493. Staff is available Monday-Friday, 8 AM-2:30 PM to
assist parents/guardians in completing the application. Bring names
of all members of the household and their Gross Monthly Income. For
any questions, call the Katy ISD Nutrition and Food Service Department
office at 281-396-6240.
Applications are accepted any time during the school year. The
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IMPORTANT DATES
September 2nd:
Holiday - Students and Staff
September 18th:
Family Night (No Homework Assigned)
September 23rd:
2nd Secondary Grading Cycle Begins
purpose of determining meal eligibility. Application information may be
verified by school officials at any time during the school year.
Charge Policy: District charge policy allows students without meal
money to receive the menu choice with the expectation that the parent
will reimburse all meals charged. The elementary charge policy allows
for the value of 10 breakfast meals and 10 lunch meals to be charged.
When the charge limit is reached, the elementary student will receive a
milk for breakfast or a milk and cereal for lunch. The secondary charge
policy allows for the value of three breakfast meals and three lunch meals
to be charged. When the charge limit is reached, the secondary student
will be declined. Parents will be alerted when their child charges a meal
by receiving a courtesy call and/or email through the district automated
call out system, if the district parent information is correct and up-todate.
Parents are responsible for monitoring the amount of money in
their child’s account and paying back any borrowed money in a timely
manner. If a student owes money, he/she will not be allowed to purchase
snacks and/or a la carte on this account until the account is paid in full.
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Sports
HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL
Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 Season
HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting
registrations through October 11 th for the 2019-2020 season. The
organization has been in existence for 25 years and our coaching staff
has over 30 years of total experience with HCYA. We have teams to
accommodate boys ages 8 through the High School Varsity Level. We
compete against public schools, private schools and home school
organizations. We practice at Katy Hustle gym located at 23441 Clay
Road. Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com.
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, coed/balanced
teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are required.
Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):
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.
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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 sent to info@
westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston!
KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB
The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which
exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have
an interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages,
backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest -
running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing
our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We
welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of
runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning
at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east
of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at one
of the KISD junior high tracks for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM)
we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various
distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, visit www.
KatyAreaRunningClub.com.
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages
6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including
McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in
Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,
that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join
our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in
trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization
with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/
PFD IS A MUST!!!! We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at
24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9
PM. For more information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252.
“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe”
NETBALL CLUBS
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men
and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British
School of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for
further information. You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on
Facebook to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar
State! Also visit netballamerica.com for general information about
netball in America.
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in
the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and
guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must
be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.
Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You
can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join
up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.
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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.
SCOUTS
BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS
FOR 2ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE
Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has opening for
2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 2 nd grade Girl Scouts.
Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road area. Contact Lee at
gstroop128006@gmail.com for more information.
WE’RE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA
We’re 2.5 million strong-more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe
in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to change
the world. Nationally, our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with
the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah,
Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop and every year since, we’ve
honored her vision and legacy, 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.
SCOUT IT OUT AND COME JOIN
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Field trips. Camping. Racing. Fitness. Friendship.
Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since
1982. With over 60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we
are gearing up for a fun-filled year with a wide variety
of activities that help boys develop leadership skills,
build character, strengthen communication skills and
demonstrate good citizenship.
Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome
to join us anytime throughout the year. If you would
like more information on joining Cub Scouts and
participating in our summertime activities, please
contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@
gmail.com. Keeping it fun. Doing our best.
HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT 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
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LOCAL SCOUT HAS EARNED THE
BOY SCOUT’S HIGHEST RANK
ADVANCEMENT
Tristan Lanclos, of Katy, has earned the Boy Scouts
of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle
Scout Award. Tristan was recognized in a ceremony
on June 30, 2019. A member of Troop 73, Tristan
Lanclos is one of only approximately 6 percent of all
Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank.
Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and
successfully complete a community, church or
synagogue-related service project to earn his Eagle;
Tristan chose to renovate the outside gazebo area
of the Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Center along with designing and building a planting
table. During Tristan’s journey he also achieved a
Bronze Palm by completing an additional 5 merit
badges in addition to the 21 required to Eagle. He is
extremely grateful for all the scouts and adults who
helped make his project a success.
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What's Happening
Around the
Community
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ST PAUL’S FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW
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.
FUNDRAISERS
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!
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Houston Methodist will be the title sponsor of Christ Clinic’s 8 th annual
“Breakfast for a Blessing” on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 7:30 AM to
9 AM at Crosspoint Community Church, 700 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, Texas
77450. This event is Christ Clinic’s annual fall fundraiser seeking to raise
$125,000 to support the medically uninsured through Katy and West
Houston. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. MD,
MBA, FACO, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Vesalius
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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
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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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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
square dancing with the Hey Lollies Square Dance Club.
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FREE MEDICARE WORKSHOPS
Tuesday, September 10 th and Thursday, September 19 th , 6:30-7:30 PM
Are you approaching 65 or 65+ and losing your company benefits? Join
us for our free, no obligation, educational workshops to provide you with
90% of the information you need to choose what Medicare plan works
best for you. Held at the Memorial Parkway Community Center, 21600
Cimarron Parkway, Katy, TX 77450.
FT. BEND MASTER GARDENERS
“FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING”
September 14, 2019, 9 AM
Do you want to grow garden fresh vegetables this coming fall? Are you
wondering where do you start? Learn from a Ft. Bend County Master
Gardener how to start a garden, the keys to success, what to plant and
when to plant. Whether you are just starting a new garden or have been
fall gardening for years, this is a chance to learn new ideas from an expert.
Also learn how to involve your whole family in vegetable gardening. The
program starts at 9 AM at the pavilion at Willow Fork Park (Located at
the northwest corner of 99/Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Blvd., across
from LaCenterra). This is a free program for all ages.
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB ANNUAL
PLANT SALE
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM
The Spring Branch African Violet Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale
on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Judson Robinson Jr. Community
Center, 2020 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004.
Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and
trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps
and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured.
Club members will be available to answer general questions on growing
African Violets.
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Free parking
available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. The Spring Branch
African Violet Club meets the second Saturday of each month, January
through November, at 10 AM at the Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6
North, Houston, Texas 77095. Please email kjwross@yahoo.com prior to
attending to confirm meeting date and time.
FREE SENIOR HEALTH FAIR EVENT -
PUBLIC WELCOME
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.
THEATER/ARTS
THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY
Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, Texas
77019 • www.landingtheatre.org
A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER
5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
THE HIDING PLACE: September 13 th -October 12 th
Box Office: 713-526-2721
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday
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Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can (Suggested: $25)
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STAGEWORKS THEATRE
STEEL MAGNOLIAS: August 30-September 22, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees at 3 PM
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In A Pickle Festival - September 7, 11 AM-5 PM, Kingwood Town Center
Park, 8 North Main Street, Houston, TX 77339. Texas first ever Pickle Festival!
We will have local Crafters with each vendor having a pickle related item.
Come join us for unique vendors, food, fun and entertainment! Face
painting, jump house, mechanical bull riding, pickling contest, pickle eating
contest, pickle juice drinking contest, live music, vendors and food trucks.
We will also be having a silent auction to benefit www.facebook.com/
cureforConnorMPSII.
Donate Life Texas-2 nd Chance Run & Walk at Minute Maid Park, September
7, 6:30-10 AM, 501 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $28. A
5K and one-mile run at Minute Maid Park. Everyone is invited to run, walk,
volunteer or simply cheer on the crowd. There will be a race village featuring
a donor remembrance tent, kids’ zone, photo booth, games, refreshments,
giveaways and more.
Natives Nursery Open House - September 7, 8 AM-12 PM, Houston
Audubon Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston,
TX 77079. Free to enter. We will have native plant experts onsite, ready to
answer any questions you may have and help select the best native plants
for your yard. Also learn tips and tricks for making your home and yard birdfriendly.
A special open house discount will be given for the event. Parking
for this event will be at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.
7th Annual Houston AfriFest-Festival of African Arts, Culture and
Entertainment - September 14, 12-8 PM, Houston Baptist University, 7502
Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074. Admission: $5 pre-sale for adults. Free
for kids, students and seniors! Enjoy performances from international and
local music acts, an Africa arena, the Africa Safari, a wide variety of ethnic
cuisines, merchant craft, accessories and fashion from all corners of the
continent and of course tons of games, raffles and fun for the family!
Houston Jerk Fest - September 14, 2-10 PM, Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St.,
Houston, TX 77006. General admission $15, VIP $50. A lively celebration of
Caribbean food and culture that brings together local families with food,
live music and cultural performance. Thousands of food and music lovers
will enjoy Caribbean food booths, custom fine arts and crafts booths, kid’s
zone and activities for the whole family and live performances by world
renowned Reggae artists. Web site: http://houstonjerkfestinc.com.
13th Annual Fiestas Patrias with Telemundo - September 15, 12-4 PM,
Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. Admission is free,
parking is $4 per vehicle. Mexican Americans began celebrating Fiestas
Patrias to reinforce their cultural links with each other and with Mexico.
Traders Village, along with Telemundo Houston TV 47, will continue that
holiday tradition at the market by celebrating FIESTAS PATRIAS. The
celebration will have a free live concert, Aztec dancers, mariachi band,
folkloric ballet and lots of traditional foods!
Dancing Under the Stars - September 20, 7:30-9 PM, Sugar Land Town
Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free admission. Break out
your dancing shoes and come out to Plaza for a night of Dancing Under the
Stars with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors.
Asian Heritage Tour - September 21, 10 AM-11:59 PM, Chinese Community
Center, 9800 Town Park Dr., Houston, TX 77036.. Bus Tour of Southwest
Houston Highlights. Ticket price of $55 includes admission to all attractions
on the tour and lunch. Please arrive at the Chinese Community Center by
9:45 AM for check-in, as we will depart promptly at 10 AM.
Texas Hot Sauce Festival 2019 - September 21-22, 11 AM-6 PM, Bayou City
Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd., Houston, TX 77045. Admission: $12.00 Adults,
Kids 12 and under free. Thousands of attendees sample 100s of products
from award winning chefs and vendors from across the country. While hot
sauce is the main focus, there will be plenty of other food for all tastes, plenty
of cold drinks to cool the heat. Live music, a “Chile-dren’s Area” and Arts &
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Family Capoeira - September 21 st , November 16 th , December 21 st , 10 AM-
11 PM, Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St., Houston, TX 77006. Free Admission.
The unique Afro-Brazilian martial art develops discipline, coordination,
strength and rhythm, while the group setting emphasizes social skills,
communication and respect for others. Students learn the physical art,
as well as how to play music (an essential component) on a variety of
instruments used in the roda or circle, between two players and to sing and
speak in Portuguese. The class is free and open to family of all sizes and skill
levels!
Oktoberfest Houston - September 27-28,, opens at 11 AM, The Water
Works At Buffalo Bayou, 105 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007. Admission:
$25-$125, Children 15 and under are free. Join us for Houston’s only Beer
Fest with a German twist. Put on your Lederhosen and Dirndls and enjoy a
variety of German and Craft beer with some of the best polka music in Texas.
Portion of proceeds to benefit local non-profit, Play for Life Houston.
GroovFest - September 28, 10 AM-6 PM, Tomball’s Historic 1907 Railroad
Depot, 201 South Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375. Free admission and
parking. GroovFest! is a celebration of all things groovy baby! From the giant
classic Volkswagen show and festival foods, to the classic rock ‘n roll from
the main stage, GroovFest is far out and solid! Performing in 2019 are The
Fab 5, Picture Book and Johnny & the Spinsations. Gates open at 10 AM.
3rd Edition Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival - September 28, 9 AM-4 PM,
Root Memorial Square Park, 1400 Clay St., Houston, TX 77002. Admission
FREE with RSVP. Dance, music and of course, Nigerian cuisine provided by
Wazobia African Market will shy away from the standard display. Rain or
shine - come be part of a true Naija experience.
Viet Cultural Festival 2019 - September 28, 9:30 AM-6:30 PM, NRG Park, 1
NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. General admission at the door $10 each, Ages
3 & under free. The festival’s theme will surround the Mid-Autumn holiday
with a program featuring a traditional lantern contest, a children’s national
costume contest, a teen pageant, a Phở eating contest, cultural games
and other various tournaments and contests. In addition to featuring local
and national Vietnamese-owned businesses and restaurants, we will also
provide community services throughout the festival including a free health
fair and legal consultations. Viet Cultural Festival will be a fun-filled day for
families to immerse in the richness of the Vietnamese culture.
AAA Texas Walk to End Distracted Driving - September 29, 8-10:30 AM,
Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford Street, Diamond Parking Lot, Houston,
TX 77002. Free admission. AAA Texas will host Houston’s first-ever Walk To
End Distracted Driving. Registration can be completed online via Eventbrite
any time before the start of the walk or in person, at the event starting at 8
AM. Community speakers and distracted driving awareness advocates will
address the crowd from 8:45 AM until 9:15 AM. Then, the walk will begin and
is approximately 1.1 miles in length. Parking is free in the Astros controlled
lots (Lot A, B and C).
Candytopia Houston - Daily through September 29, 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 pop star had
a whirlwind romance, got married while skydiving and had a glamorous,
glittering love child who grew up to rule a small nation? Explore our
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imagination soar! Candytopia is a limited engagement, reserve your tickets
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