Raintree Village November 2019

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Raintree Village News
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.
September 7, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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comments from the floor, please proceed in the following manner.
BEAT THE HOLIDAY WEIGHT
Mashed potatoes, homemade apple pie, stuffing, hot dinner rolls with
melted butter, creamed corn, green bean casserole, salad with all the
fixins’ and of course the main dish - the BIRD. All of this equals at least
2,000+ calories. What is a holiday food enthusiast to do? Yes, you CAN
avoid the holiday weight gain! Here’s how:
• Drink H2O before you eat: chances are, you are thirsty before any and
every meal; drink a full glass of water to quench your thirst first, then
notice you will feel fuller.
• Rainbow plate: make sure your plate has color - fresh/not creamed
items, broiled or grilled vegetables, protein, carbohydrate and again,
water.
• On the side: those side dishes - mashed potatoes, casseroles, stuffing,
dressing, etc. are SIDES not main dishes; make sure to keep these
portions small.
• NO to salad dressing: hooray there is a salad! BUT - that tasty dressing
(ranch, thousand island, French, Russian, balsamic vinaigrette, etc.) will
reverse the purpose of the ruffage; instead, make your own dressing at
home and bring it with you or simply ask for olive oil, salt & pepper and
maybe a hint of lemon.
• Walk it off: finished eating? Go for a WALK; football can wait (yes, even
the college games), because your body deserves better.
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.
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.
StreetLights
We want all of our streetlights to work. A lighted area is a safer area. If
a streetlight 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.
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
Preparing your home for winter can save you time and money. A little
preparation time in October or November can save you from the
heartache of these winter disasters.
GUTTERS - Remove leaves and other debris from gutters, so they move
and properly drain. Improper drainage can cause seepage into the house
causing water to drip from the ceiling and walls.
TREES - It is important to trim the trees especially over the roof area,
driveway and walkways. Ice and wind could cause weak or dead branches
to break. This could damage your home, your car or injure someone.
INSULATION/PIPES - How’s your insulation? Proper insulation saves
in your utility bills and also helps protect pipes from freezing. Wrap all
exposed pipes. Check for cracks and leaks and have them repaired to
prevent more costly repairs later. Learn how to shut off the water. If your
pipes do freeze, shutting off the water may help prevent the pipes from
bursting. Keep the temperature inside the house at least 65 degrees. A
lower temperature may not keep the pipes from freezing.
HEATING SYSTEM - It is important to service your heating system at least
once a year. If you have a wood burning fireplace, the chimney should
also be serviced once a year. Smoke and fire alarms should be working
properly and you might consider installing a carbon dioxide detector.
IF YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME - If you are going to be gone for an
extended period of time during very cold weather, drain the pipes to
prevent freezing. Also have someone check on your home regularly. If
there is a problem, it can be fixed quickly, possibly preventing further
damage. Remember to have mail and newspaper delivery held and
notify the constables that you will be gone. Go to www.constablepct4.
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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.
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& 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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ways the District is fostering engagement and developing customized
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KATY ISD CHANGES GRADING POLICY
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Academic Achievement Class Ranking and District grading policy. The
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identification grades. The update also addresses changes to the class
ranking practice. Students who began the 2019-20 school year as juniors,
sophomores or freshmen will also see a modification to the class rank
reporting practice that is a part of that grading policy. While eleventh
grade students in the top 10% will continue to receive a class rank in
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What's Happening
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Festivals & Craft Shows
FAITH WEST FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT FIRST
ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 ND , 9 AM-3 PM
Faith West Fine Arts Department invites you to its first annual Holiday
Arts & Crafts Fair. Our hope is to raise money for our Band and Fine
Arts Program at Faith West Academy and give our local artists a way to
showcase their arts and crafts. We are hoping with your help and the help
from our community, we will be able to create a wonderful fair! Faith
West Academy is located at 2225 Porter Road, Katy, TX 77493.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 200 ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019, 9 AM-5 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM
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5TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET
The St Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to the 5 th annual
Mistletoe Market, to be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9 AM to
4 PM. It will be held at the Westlake Prep Lutheran Academy at 23300
Bellaire Blvd., Richmond TX. (Please do not call the school about booths
or questions.) Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping. You will
find home decor, jewelry, gifts, clothing and much more. There will be
door prizes, a silent auction and of course a visit from Santa.. The vendor
deadline is October 15 th . Contact Lisa at MistletoeMarketWOM@gmail.
com for details.
SEABORNE NATURE FEST
NOVEMBER 2 ND , 10 AM-4 PM
Come enjoy the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist’s
fun and FREE Seabourne Nature Fest. This is a great day of fun
experiences which include face-painting and crafts for the children,
nature tours, butterflies, wildlife, native plant sale, hayrides, expert
speakers & exhibitors, food and much more! It is held from 10 AM to 4 PM
at Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg, 3831 TX-36 S., Rosenberg,
TX 77471.
The Texas Master Naturalists are sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife
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HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
NOVEMBER 9 TH , 9 AM-4 PM
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Come celebrate 30 years of the Heartwarming Christmas Craft Show.
Come check out our vendors and get a great start on your Christmas
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While you browse make sure to grab lunch from our Sandwich Shoppe,
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKET
Katy Merrell Center: Come shop with over 175 vendors in 2 buildings.
Check everyone off of your Christmas list with our vendors from all across
America featuring clothing boutiques, handcrafted jewelry, delectable
sweets, unique holiday gifts, home décor and more!
November 22 nd : 10 AM-8 PM
November 23 rd : 10 AM-6 PM
November 24 th : 11 AM-4 PM
CY-FAIR NUTCRACKER MARKET & EXTRAVAGANZA
BERRY CENTER, NOVEMBER 23 RD , 10 AM-5 PM
8877 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Come do all your holiday shopping with over 150 vendors offering
everything from Women’s and Children’s Boutique Clothing, Handmade
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CY-RIDGE FFA HOLIDAY MARKET
NOVEMBER 30 TH , 9 AM-5 PM AND DECEMBER 1 ST , 10 AM-4 PM
CyFair Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
Bring the kids to have their picture taken with Santa and play games like
Chicken Bingo, Cake Walk and more. Lots of vendors with original and
unique items so you can find all those special gifts for the holidays. Don’t
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 10 AM-2 PM
Mission Bend United Methodist Church, 3710 Hwy 6 S., Houston 77082
Come do your Christmas gift shopping with our featured vendors! Camel
rides, live animals and games with prizes for the kids! Enjoy the food &
drinks and experience a Live Nativity as we enter the Christmas Season!
CALL TO VENDORS: If you are a vendor or crafts artist & would like to
participate in this event, contact Terri at finance@MBUMC.org for more
information.
KATY OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 7 TH , 10 AM-5 PM
Historic Downtown Katy: Beer Garden, Food Trucks, vendors, Santa,
Snow Park. Free family event. For more info, www.katymarketday.com.
Garage Sales
WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES
NORTH COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop
by on Saturday, November 2 nd 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 Fields
Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on the day of the sale. Don’t miss out!
Golf Tournaments
ACTS MINISTRY FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Attention Golfers! Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church’s first annual
fundraising golf tournament sponsored by the ACTS Ministry will be
held on Monday, November 25 th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy.
Shotgun start at 10 AM. Great prizes and meals served. Registration
online at epiphanycatholic.org.
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Fundraisers
OFF DUTY SERVICES 1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF
Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for our
community in Katy and across the country. In honor of these men and
women, we are hosting our 1 st Annual Chili Cook Off and all proceeds and
donations will be going directly towards the National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Fund. The event is taking place on Saturday, November
2, 2019 from 12-4 PM at No Label Brewery in Katy, TX. We are expecting
over 500 attendees and a huge sampling from our chili cook off teams!
Kids under 12 are free with an adult admission. For more info, www.
odsfundraiser.com. Off Duty Services is a proud national partner with
the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The Memorial
Fund built and continues to maintain the nation’s monument to law
enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. In addition, the Memorial
Fund maintains the largest, most comprehensive database of line-of-duty
officer deaths, conducts research into officer fatality trends and issues
and serves as an information clearinghouse. More recently, the Memorial
Fund has built the National Law Enforcement Museum, adjacent to the
Memorial in Washington, DC. The Museum tells the story of American law
enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL
16TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
Enjoy the spirit of the season by touring the lovely homes of James E.
Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour filled with inspiring holiday
décor.
Thursday, December 5 th : 5-9 PM
Friday, December 6 th : 10 AM-2 PM and 5-9 PM
Also included in this two-day event are multiple silent auction baskets
and decorated wreaths made by Taylor High School students and their
parents. Pre-Sale tickets for the Holiday Home Tour can be purchased
after November 1 st for $15 from Hauerland’s Store at 1648 South Mason
Road or at the Senior Office of James E. Taylor High School. At the door,
ticket prices rise to $20 per a person. Money raised will help seniors
celebrate their 2020 graduation by offering a safe haven with friends and
teachers. For more info, www.THSProjectgrad.com (“Events” tab).
Theater & Fine Arts
FEMFEST HOUSTON: VOICES OF ISRAEL
Where: Jewish Community Center of Houston’s Joe Frank Theatre,
5601 S. Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096.
When: O GOD, December 7 th at 2:30 PM
MATERNITY, December 7 th at 7:30 PM
VERSACE, December 8 th at 2:30 PM
Cost: $15 for one play, $35 for all 3 plays
THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY
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STAGEWORKS THEATRE
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.
10TH ANNUA -A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10 AM-12 PM
Family Life Assembly of God, 24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494
Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last
minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies
that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the best
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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
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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
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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@
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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 area.
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interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact
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Houston Area
Road Trips
Feast with the Beasts - November 1 st , 7-11 PM, Houston Zoo, 6200
Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Enjoy cuisine from Houston’s best
restaurants, beer and wine and a live concert performance! Learn more:
www.houstonzoo.org/events/feast-with-the-beasts. Ticket Prices: $119
General Admission, $109 General Admission for Zoo Members, $219
VIP. The event features spectacular animal experiences throughout the
evening and animal feedings sponsored by Comcast, so guests may watch
the animals dine as they get their own taste of Houston’s best cuisine.
Vintage Market Days - November 1 st -3 rd , 10 AM-5 PM, Waller County
Fairgrounds, Hempstead. Vintage Market Days is a place where friends
and family gather, treasures are found and memories are made! Vintage
market days is an upscale market featuring original art, antiques,
clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings,
consumable yummys, seasonal plantings and a lot more!!
Jersey Village FFA Craft Show- November 2 nd (9 AM-5 PM) and 3 rd (10
AM-4 PM), CyFair Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429.
Dia de los Muertos in The Heights - November 2 nd , 12 PM, Montie Beach
Park. Free admission! Join us for a great day of music, dance, art, food
and vendors at Montie Beach Park. All proceeds from the festival go to
the Montie Beach Park Improvement Initiative.
Blessington Farms Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival - Saturdays, November
2 nd and 9 th , 10 AM-5 PM. Blessington Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX
77476. Admission: $20 person which includes all activities all day. Seniors $15,
Camel, bird feeding, flower picking $3 ea. (enough for 2 people to participate).
Come enjoy the Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festivities. A great outing for the
entire family with many Fall activities that include hay rides, giant slides,
barrel train rides, pedal cars and hands-on animal encounters with chickens,
Baby Doll sheep, goats and MANY more. Check the website for updates and to
purchase tickets online www.blessingtonfarms.com.
Walk MS: Houston - November 3, 9 AM, The Grove, Moore’s School of
Music at the University Of Houston, 3333 Cullen, Houston, TX 77004.
Admission: $0, fundraising is encouraged. Walk MS brings together
passionate people who connect in communities nationwide and raise
funds to change the world for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.
Each step you take is backed by a supportive community. Together, we
are stronger. Together, we will end MS forever. Each walk has a 1 and 3
mile route and all routes are fully accessible. There will be a kid zone with
fun activities for children and the route is stroller and wagon friendly.
Form a team and come walk with us to help end MS.
SugarPlum Market - November 7 th -9 th , Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd,
Stafford, TX 77477. The Sugar Plum Market is the largest annual holiday
shopping extravaganza in Fort Bend County hosted by the Fort Bend
Junior Service League. With more than 100 fabulous vendors, Sugar
Plum Market patrons are able to experience a high end holiday shopping
experience while directly impacting local charities. For more info and
times, www.sugarplummarket.com.
Night Market 2019 - November 8, 6 PM, Asia Society Texas Center, 1370
Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX 77004. Free Admission. Our annual Night
Market is bigger and better than ever! Enjoy after-hours access to two
new exhibitions, live music, a curated selection of food + home goods +
art + apparel from local artisans and a ticketed beer garden with special
culinary offerings. Free and open to the public!
Sweet Desserts Fest Fall Edition - November 8-9, A. D. Players at the George
Theater, 420 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77056. For times and info call 832-
881-0882. $10 General Admission, $45 VIP. Did you miss the first Festival?
We’ve got you covered! Satisfy your Sweet Tooth at the 2nd Sweetest Event
of the Year! Indulge in a variety of Houston’s local treat makers and bakers.
Enjoy a Dessert Themed Experience with family and friends. Sample, Shop
Dessert Vendors and make memories at this sweet event!
Montgomery County Nutcracker Market - November 9 th , 10 AM-5 PM, The
Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe, TX 77303.
Call the girls and mark your calendar for the start of Holiday shopping
season! Come explore this upscale inspired indoor market with so many
unique local vendors offering unique funky junque, handmade and fashion
jewelry, art, antiques, women’s and children’s boutique clothing, home,
garden and holiday decor, gourmet food items and so much more.
Junk Hippy-Rosenburg - November 9 th , 9 AM-5 PM, Fort Bend County
Fair (4310 Hwy 36 S). Shop over 200 vendors with everything from vintage
furniture, antiques, retro + midcentury decor, handmade goods and
architectural salvage. Stay for lunch with your favorite local food trucks!
Tomball Depot Day - November 9 th , 11 AM-5 PM, The Depot Museum, 401
Market St, Tomball, TX 77375. A National model railroad month event at The
Depot in Tomball! Three different model railroad displays in three different
scales. Entertainment, activities for the kids, festival foods and more!
Houston Filipino Street Festival - November 9, 12 PM, Constellation
Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77498. Admission: Presale: $12 -
Children 7 and below are free! A true celebration of Filipino culture,
heritage and spirit as a Filipino-American!
Martyn Farm Harvest Festival - November 9-10, 10 AM-4 PM, Armand
Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77507. Admission:
$12 for nonmember adults; $8 for nonmember kids and seniors; $10 for
member adults; $5 for member kids and seniors. Old fashioned harvest fun,
children’s games & crafts, general store with homemade goodies, handmade
toys & gifts, quilting, weaving, & spinning, wagon rides, cowboy poet story
telling, music & dancers, woodcarving & woodworking, butter making &
homemade biscuits, pie-eating contest, cupcake walk, blacksmithing, food,
drinks & baked goods and raffle. Purchase tickets at the gate or reserve your
tickets online at www.abnc.org/martyn-farm-festival.
2019 Canstruction Houston - November 9-16, George R. Brown
Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, TX 77010. Admission free.
Canstruction® is a nationwide program that aims to raise awareness about
hunger. In Houston, Canstruction is self-organized as a creative design-build
competition and art display that benefits the Houston Food Bank through
donations of canned goods. www.canstruction-houston.com.
31 st Annual Tree Lighting at The Galleria - November 9, 12-6 PM, The
Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056. Free Admission.
Gyth Rigdon, fan favorite runner-up from Season 16 of The Voice and
skaters, including Karina Sinding Johnson, Erin Reed, Joe Gorecki,
Cheyne Coppage and Katie Uhlig are scheduled to perform.
2 nd Annual Blackwood Harvest Hoedown - November 9, 12-6 PM,
Blackwood Educational Land Institute, 27144 Rock Island Road, Hempstead,
TX 77445. Admission: $15 (16 and over), $5 (5-15), Free (4 & under). A fun,
immersive, family-friendly fall festival and farm experience celebrating the
bounty of our Gulf Coast region. Attendees will enjoy live music, a farmer’s
market full of local vendors, farmers and artisans, curated classes and
demonstrations ranging from fermentation and mixology to chicken and
beekeeping, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, delicious food and so much more!
The 14 th Annual International Risotto Festival - November 10, 2-6
PM, Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024. Early
Bird tickets can be purchased online at www.risottofestival.com. The
exceptional outdoor strolling event returns with delicious Italian creations
from top Houston chefs, fantastic wines, music, entertainment, exotic
cars, a charity auction, designer showroom tours and lively activities for
kids. This year’s festival will benefit BEAR… BE A Resource for CPS Kids.
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market - November 14 th -17 th , 1 NRG Park, Houston,
TX 77054. A one-stop shop featuring over 270 merchants, offering unique items
for everyone, including home décor, gourmet food, apparel, toys, men’s items,
novelties ornaments, accessories and more… just in time for your holiday
shopping! It is the best way to shop and give back during the holidays, as
proceeds from each admission and special event ticket that is purchased, plus
11% of all the merchandise bought, goes back to Houston Ballet Foundation.
See www.houstonballet.org/about/nutcracker-market for times and more info.
Spring Klein Nutcracker Market - November 15 th -16 th , 10 AM 5 PM, Spring
Klein Funky Junque Market, 7500 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77379. Come do all your
holiday shopping with over 120 vendors offering everything from Women’s and
Children’s Boutique Clothing, Handmade and Fashion Jewelry, Home, Holiday
and Garden Decor, Gourmet Food Items and so Much More! Free Event!
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The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy® - November 1 -February 2,
Discovery Green,1500 Mckinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Free Admission.
Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and embrace the
holiday cheer on The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy! See times and
more at www.downtownhouston.org/calendar/ice-powered-green-mountainenergy/42555.
The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather
conditions. Call 713-434-RINK (7465) for updates and check discoverygreen.
com for closures and other delays. General admission: $11 admission. $4 skate
rental. Tickets can be purchased online at discoverygreen.eventbrite.com.
Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy® - November
16, 6-8 PM, Discovery Green, 1500 Mckinney Street, Houston, TX 77010.
Free Admission. Treasure-hunt at this monthly, one-of-a-kind market.
The destination market features an array of artful kitsch, vintage items,
mid-century modern furniture, recycled and repurposed items and
collectibles and crafts by local artisans and designers.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial Sugar - November
22-January 5, 6 PM, Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX
77498. Admission: $15. Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial
Sugar will kick off your holiday season with over 3 million lights and a full
evening of entertainment. The carnival will feature thrilling rides, games
and traditional carnival food and beverages. Santa Claus will be on site
November 22 nd -December 23 rd for photo opportunities and meet and greets.
Houston Via Colori® Street Painting Festival - November 23-24, 10 AM-6
PM, Downtown City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002. Admission:
Tickets: $7 (in advance) or $10 (On Site); VIP Lounge Tickets: $40. Via
Colori is the only festival of its kind in Houston! It features more than 240
local, national and international artists on the streets of downtown! Via
Colori includes three stages of live music, Via Bambini family zone, food
and beverage vendors over the two-day event! Each year, the Via Colori
Street Painting Festival raises more than $300,000 annually to fund health
and educational services for children with hearing loss in Houston.
5 th Annual Houston Exotic Auto Festival - November 24, 10 AM-6 PM, MSR
Houston, 1 Performance Drive, Angleton, TX 77515. Admission: $ 0-$ 80.
Houston’s ultimate show of private exotic automobiles, luxury dealerships,
high-end aftermarket and elite non-automotive brands, is now going viral
with The “FAST & FABULOUS” experience ON THE TRACK! Fabulous trophies
and prizes will be awarded to the best automobiles, SUVs, off-road and
motorcycles in Houston under various different categories.
2019 Theta Charity Antiques Show - November 23-24, 10 AM-6 PM,
George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas,
TX 77010. Admission: $25. Bringing together top exhibitors, designers,
collectors and admirers of fine arts and décor from around the nation,
this year’s event will be the Theta Charity Antiques Show’s grand finale-a
celebration of the countless exhibitors, speakers, volunteers and patrons
who have made the Show possible for nearly 7 decades. An exciting lineup
of speakers is scheduled and proceeds support local charities.
32 nd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting - November 28, 4-7 PM, Post Oak
Boulevard, Between San Felipe And Westheimer, Houston , TX 77056. Free
Admission. An iconic and time-honored Houston tradition, the familyfriendly
celebration will be reimagined with the lighting of over 300 all-new,
twenty-foot-tall holiday trees that will line Post Oak Boulevard from the
West Loop to Richmond Avenue. This family event will also feature festive
music, holiday concessions, holiday characters and a special appearance
from Santa, culminating with an exhilarating fireworks extravaganza.
Houston Turkey Trot 2019 - November 28, 7:30-10:30 AM, Dillard’s
Uptown Galleria, 4925 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056. Admission:
10K Untimed - $30, 10K Timed - $35, 10K Untimed Seniors - $15 (For
participants age 70+ on race day), 5K Untimed - $30, 5K Timed - $35, 5K
Untimed Seniors - $15, Sleep-In Registration - $35 (Support the cause
and still sleep in). Bring the whole family. Register for the 5K, 10K and
Kids Run! If you can’t make it to the Uptown Galleria area, register for the
Virtual Trot! Register at HoustonTurkeyTrot.org/register.
Moody Gardens Presents Home for the Holidays Gift Market -
November 29 th (12-8 PM) and 30 th (12-6 PM), 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston,
TX 77554. General Admission - $6. Food and Wine Festival meets Gift
Market! Come sip and shop with all our great vendors! We will have local
restaurants and wineries sampling their food and wines while you shop.
We will be posting a separate admission ticket for our sip and shop!
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Recipes
and Gardening Tips
Creamy Spicy Guacamole
You could make this on National Spicy Guacamole Day November 14th!
INGREDIENTS:
3 large avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon salsa or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sour cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Mash avocado in a large bowl. Stir tomato, green onions, lime juice, salsa,
garlic, sour cream, vinegar, cayenne pepper and cumin with the mashed
avocado until evenly mixed; season with salt and black pepper. Cover bowl
with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Three Cranberry Relish
You could make this on National Cranberry Relish Day November 22nd!
Ingredients:
1 pound cranberries
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 1/2 cups sweetened-dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan and cook over medium
heat until cranberries pop. Serve warm or cold. As it the relish sits it
thickens up.
Source: allrecipes.com
Gardening Tips For November
• Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as nights get cooler and humidity and rain continue. Discolored circles will appear in low
areas almost overnight. Apply a fungicide recommended for brown patch according to label directions. Avoid walking through brown-patched turf.
It spreads easily from the bottom of your shoes. If brown patch appears in the same lawn areas every year, add an inch or two of sandy topsoil to
eliminate those low spots.
• Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote root growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover blades now and mow
on a schedule that cuts no more than one-third of the grass blade away.
• As chrysanthemums and other perennials finish blooming, cut flowering stalks to the ground to permit all strength to be used in making root growth.
• Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now. Keep up spraying program and water deeply.
• Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects and disease organisms. Thin out and transfer volunteer seedlings. Beds made now
will benefit by weathering before being planted. If soil is heavy, dig six inches deep, leave rough, cover with gymsum and strawy manure, water and
allow to mellow.
• Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back in winter. Cut banana stalks back to six feet, wrap with newspaper and burlap.
• Continue mulching for winter. Build up a thick top mulch to protect roots from freezing and winter drying. Don’t throw away those pine tree needles;
they make great acidic mulch for azaleas, gardenias and next Spring’s impatiens.
• Place pansies in beds after weather has cooled. Use a little blood meat mixed in soil under each plant.
• Now is the best time to plant trees and shrubs.
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