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<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong><br />
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WEST MEMORIAL IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Mailing Address: c/o High Sierra Management<br />
722 Pin Oak Road, Katy, TX 77494 ª 281-391-7914<br />
Sherri Carey – Manager - scarey@highsierramanagement.com<br />
Tristan Herbert–Assistant Manager/Deed Restriction Violation support - therbert@highsierramanagement.com<br />
Brytnie Galeas – ACC support/Clubhouse Reservations - brytnie@highsierramanagement.com<br />
Brandie Galeas – Accounts Receivable support - bgaleas@highsierramanagement.com<br />
SECURITY (CONTRACT #83)<br />
EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Medical) 911<br />
NON-EMERGENCY:<br />
Constables Office 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Precinct 3 713-755-6306<br />
Crime Stoppers<br />
713-222-TIPS<br />
HCE SD FIRE DEPT. 48 281-599-8888<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Security 281-396-7560<br />
KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-6220<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Elementary 281-237-6600<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Jr. High 281-237-6400<br />
Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Poison Control Center 800-764-7661<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
<strong>Memorial</strong> Hermann Katy Hosp. 281-644-7000<br />
Houston Methodist W. Hospital 832-522-5522<br />
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Texas Children’s Hospital <strong>West</strong> 832-227-1000<br />
Children’s Protective Svs. 713-394-4000<br />
Harris Co. Public Health & Environment 713-439-6000<br />
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222<br />
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<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> MUD 281-392-2290<br />
Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178<br />
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<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Civic Association, Inc.<br />
Board of Director Assignments 2019-2020<br />
OFFICERS/DIRECTORS<br />
Harry Woodstrom – President/Landscape Liaison - harry@westmemorial.org<br />
Jerry Wells – Vice President/ACC & Violations Liaison - jerry@westmemorial.org<br />
Julie Gonzales – Treasurer - julie@westmemorial.org<br />
Anna Khan – Secretary/Communications Liaison - anna@westmemorial.org<br />
Pat Leo – Director/Constable Patrol Liaison - pat@westmemorial.org<br />
Lindy Rajput – Director/Parks & Pool Liaison - lindy@westmemorial.org<br />
Vanessa Shell – Director/Clubhouse Liaison - vanessa@westmemorial.org<br />
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Waste Collection/Pest Control/General Maint<br />
PARK HOURS: 8 AM - Dusk, 7 days a week<br />
TRASH PICK UP: Wednesday & Saturday<br />
WEST MEMORIAL BOARD MEETINGS ARE<br />
THE 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7<br />
PM AT THE CIVIC CENTER<br />
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LET’S TALK ABOUT IT….<br />
The <strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Civic Association has a duty to enforce neighborhood<br />
regulations. These typically include violations of deed restrictions, collection of<br />
annual assessments and related fees. The HOA Board’s authority is established<br />
in state law for the purpose of maintaining property values and quality of life.<br />
Enforcement proceeds along a defined path that, to be fair, must be consistently<br />
applied. The process often begins with a letter to the homeowner explaining the<br />
violation, which if ignored, may eventually end up in a lawsuit. Fortunately, most<br />
violations are resolved quickly following receipt of a letter. In rare circumstances<br />
the Board sends the matter to its attorneys. The attorneys’ first objective is to<br />
negotiate a settlement. Failing that, the Board must consider a lawsuit. The<br />
Board positively hates to involve attorneys because its objective is compliance<br />
not penalty. The attorney path is costly and slow and the fees must eventually<br />
be collected from the homeowner, our neighbors. While a case is pending<br />
the problem is not going away. The Board is eager to meet with homeowners<br />
to negotiate a compliance plan but that process must be initiated by the<br />
homeowner. A reasonable solution can usually be agreed, especially when<br />
illness, loss of employment or other calamity is involved. The Board meetings are<br />
held on the 4 th Tuesday of each month (excluding <strong>May</strong> & December) beginning<br />
at 7 PM at the community clubhouse on Kingsland Blvd.<br />
HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
Please remember that any exterior change to your home requires approval<br />
from the Homeowners Association prior to performing the improvement<br />
and/or addition. You can find the governing rules and application process<br />
on the Association website at www.westmemorial.org or by contacting<br />
management at brytnie@highsierramanagement.com.<br />
ALERT ALERT!!<br />
There have been numerous car break ins. The majority of targets have<br />
been unlocked vehicles. Precinct 5 is aware of the issue, please report<br />
any breaks to the constables for further investigation. The pool is nearing<br />
completions, which will include new fencing, the pools will be resurfaced<br />
and retitled with new lighting. In addition, the deck will be pressured<br />
washed and the drains cleared for summer operation. There has been a<br />
new pool maintenance company hired to care for the pools throughout<br />
the year. Be on the lookout for future park enhancements.<br />
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS<br />
We are seeking volunteers for several upcoming projects. More<br />
homeowner participation would be appreciated Please email<br />
volunteers@westmemorial.org for more information or questions.<br />
THE WEST MEMORIAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION<br />
MANAGEMENT COMPANY HIGH SIERRA MANAGEMENT, INC<br />
Sherri Carey is the Association’s Manager. The Association has a direct<br />
phone number for your convenience. The number is 281-391-7914 and<br />
will direct you to whomever in the management staff you wish to speak<br />
with; manager, administrative staff, accounting and the work order<br />
department. Please allow the property manager, unless of urgent need,<br />
twenty four to forty eight hours to respond to your correspondence.<br />
When contacting the office or speaking with the answering service,<br />
please be sure to give your name, homeowner association, address and<br />
telephone number where the call can be returned. The management<br />
office is located at 722 Pin Oak Road, Katy, Texas 77494 and office<br />
hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. You may also contact<br />
your management team by visiting the High Sierra Management<br />
website at www.highsierramanagement.com and selecting “Online<br />
Requests.” High Sierra Management will be performing the monthly<br />
deed restriction inspections and citing all violations of the governing<br />
documents. If you do not have the rules and regulations, you may<br />
download a copy from www.<strong>West</strong><strong>Memorial</strong>.org or contact the<br />
management company and request a copy. We are sure you are all<br />
eager to help maintain the property values and exterior appearance<br />
of our community and hope we can count on your continued support<br />
in this effort. As a reminder, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Civic Association is a<br />
deed restricted community and ALL CHANGES or ADDITIONS TO THE<br />
EXTERIOR OF THE HOME must be approved by the Association prior<br />
to any work commencing. Requests for home improvements can be<br />
obtained through management. The Board of Directors meetings are<br />
held monthly in the association clubhouse (by the pool) on the fourth<br />
Tuesday at 7 PM and all homeowners are welcome to attend. You may<br />
also email or call with any questions or concerns at any time. We thank<br />
you all in advance for your kind cooperation and continued help in<br />
making <strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> a great place to live!<br />
Respectfully, The <strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Civic Association - Board of Directors<br />
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WEST MEMORIAL EMAIL ALERT<br />
& NOTIFICATION SYSTEM<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> has a new alert and notification system that works with<br />
email. The alerts are for emergency notifications, security alerts and<br />
messages from our constables. The notifications are for neighborhood<br />
events, meetings and issues. To be a part of the system, you must request<br />
the service. If you are interested, open our website at www.westmemorial.<br />
org and locate the Sign-Up icon on the right side of the main page. Follow<br />
the instructions and you will receive all future alerts and notifications.<br />
Anyone wishing to send an alert or notification should submit the<br />
message to westmemorial@westmemorial.org for approval, posting and<br />
transmission. Please direct any questions to harry@westmemorial.org.<br />
TRASH SERVICE<br />
Texas Pride Disposal is your trash collection provider. Each homeowner/<br />
resident is responsible for initiating service and remitting payment. Texas<br />
Pride Disposal statements are issued quarterly via US Mail. Trash service<br />
days are Wednesday and Saturday. Please have trash out at curb by 7 AM<br />
each pick up day. Heavy Trash and/or extra bags are picked up on both<br />
pick-up days, Wednesday and Saturday.<br />
RECYCLING IS EVERY SATURDAY: Ensuring the best recycle program for<br />
our customers takes time and effort on both sides. Please remove caps,<br />
liquids and food products from inside the containers. Please only use the<br />
recycle bins for recyclable materials, not as an extra trash container.<br />
WEST MEMORIAL PARK<br />
Our community park is located at 22415 Kingsland and is open to all <strong>West</strong><br />
<strong>Memorial</strong> residents for outdoor activities. It has playground equipment<br />
and a large sheltered pavilion.<br />
SOLICITING<br />
Soliciting is prohibited in <strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Subdivision. Please make sure you<br />
have a sign posted on your residence for no soliciting. If you are approached<br />
by a solicitor, please call the Constable’s office at 281-463-6666. Continue to<br />
call this number if you see suspicious person or vehicles.<br />
STRAY ANIMALS<br />
Do not hesitate to call Harris County Animal Control at 281-999-3191, if<br />
you see animals that are roaming the neighborhood unleashed.<br />
WEST MEMORIAL CONSTABLES<br />
Please make sure you call and report any suspicious behavior. Please file a<br />
report for any stolen or missing property we need to know what is going<br />
on in the neighborhood.<br />
Our Constables patrol our subdivision 24 hours a day/seven days a week.<br />
Please call them at 281-463-6666 to report any disturbance or to request<br />
vacation patrols.<br />
WEST MEMORIAL WEBSITE<br />
www.westmemorial.org is the address for <strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> information<br />
on the internet. The web site contains pool information, Board member<br />
contacts and complete documentation of your deed restrictions. It<br />
also contains neighborhood information, including schools, security,<br />
recreation and local worship centers. Check it out, you might find<br />
something you have been looking for.<br />
DEED RESTRICTIONS<br />
The purpose of Deed Restrictions in your neighborhood is to protect and enhance<br />
property values. They set guidelines for initial construction, perpetual maintenance<br />
and property use. As residents agree to abide by the majority view; the style and<br />
standards of a community are established and everyone benefits. For your information,<br />
restrictions are written by the developer before the first home is constructed and the<br />
Association is then charged with the on-going responsibility of enforcing them. They<br />
can be changed, but a very large percentage vote of homeowners is required to do<br />
so. Please let us know if you see a problem in the neighborhood.<br />
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REWARD<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Memorial</strong> Civic Association’s Board has approved the following:<br />
A $250 reward to anyone providing information leading to the arrest<br />
and prosecution of person or persons vandalizing or destroying <strong>West</strong><br />
<strong>Memorial</strong> Civic Association property.<br />
CLUBHOUSE RENTAL<br />
If you are interested in renting the clubhouse, please call Brytnie Galeas<br />
at 281-391-7914. At the time your call is returned, the guidelines for<br />
renting and using the clubhouse will be provided. Be sure you allow<br />
yourself plenty of time to fulfill the requirements, such as hiring security<br />
officers. You will be provided with the names and phone numbers of the<br />
individuals to contact to make the necessary arrangements. A few, but<br />
not all, of the guidelines are listed below:<br />
1. There is no smoking in the clubhouse.<br />
2. Residents must have all dues/assessments paid prior to booking the<br />
clubhouse.<br />
3. A certified check for all rental fees and deposits is required 30 days in<br />
advance.<br />
4. The security deposit will be returned within 30 days after the date of<br />
the event based on the condition the premises was left in.<br />
5. Renter is responsible for the conduct of all attendees.<br />
6. Police Officers are required at all functions of 50 or more attendees or at<br />
any event in which alcohol will be served. Arrangements and payment,<br />
for the officers, are to be made by the renter.<br />
Rental rates are as follows:<br />
Resident $175<br />
Non-resident $525<br />
Security deposit $300<br />
STREET LIGHTS<br />
Your Association pays for streetlights from your annual dues, whether<br />
they work or not. If a light is out in your area, please call 713-207-2222 and<br />
report it. You may also report outages online at www.centerpointenergy.<br />
com/outage. Each light has a number on it. When reporting the out light,<br />
give the pole number and street location. We want all lights to work. A<br />
lighted area is a safer area.<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER:<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />
out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is<br />
just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part<br />
time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is<br />
between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT.,<br />
RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP -<br />
PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN<br />
CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />
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Katy ISD<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
DATES TO REMEMBER<br />
<strong>May</strong> 21st: Last Day of School for Graduating Seniors<br />
<strong>May</strong> 27th: Early Dismissal and Last Day of School<br />
<strong>May</strong> 28th: Teacher Contract Day<br />
<strong>May</strong> 31st: Holiday<br />
KATY ISD FFA AUCTION BRINGS IN OVER $615K<br />
The <strong>2021</strong> Katy Independent School District FFA Livestock Show auction<br />
totals have officially been announced. Student livestock projects<br />
raised $615,051.24. This year’s livestock show consisted of 382 student<br />
exhibitors. Top live auction winners include:<br />
Rabbits:<br />
• Grand Champion, Noah Lindsey, Jordan High $5,500<br />
• Reserve Champion, Kendall Cooley, Jordan High $5,000<br />
• Grand Champion Showman, Senna Keppler, Tompkins High $3,000<br />
• Reserve Champion Showman, Emily White, Cinco Ranch High $2,000<br />
Broilers:<br />
• Grand Champion, Jackson Cooper Lucas, Katy High $8,500<br />
• Reserve Champion, Cole Kaase, Katy High $5,500<br />
• Grand Champion Showman, Kailey Wyckoff, Katy High $2,000<br />
• Reserve Champion Showman, Jesse Hoover, Tompkins High $2,000<br />
Goat:<br />
• Grand Champion, Cole Bearden, Paetow High $6,500<br />
• Reserve Champion, Erin Sword, Katy High $5,000<br />
• Grand Champion Showman, Tabitha Byrd, Paetow High $3,000<br />
• Reserve Champion Showman, Kaylee Binford, Taylor High $2,300<br />
Lamb:<br />
• Grand Champion, Mia Moderski, Cinco Ranch High $5,500<br />
• Reserve Champion, Hannah Cleveland, Cinco Ranch High $4,000<br />
• Grand Champion Showman, Whitney Warner, Tompkins $2,500<br />
• Reserve Champion Showman, Chloe LaBard, Taylor High $ 2,600<br />
Hog:<br />
• Grand Champion, Rachel Grant, Cinco Ranch High $10,000<br />
• Reserve Champion, Kennedy Butler, Paetow High $6,000<br />
• Grand Champion Showman, Haleigh Triolo, Katy High $3,200<br />
• Reserve Champion Showman, Heather Dawson, Cinco Ranch High<br />
$2,500<br />
Steer:<br />
• Grand Champion, Emma Jordan, Cinco Ranch High $12,000<br />
• Reserve Champion, Napoleon Ortega, Paetow High $8,000<br />
• Grand Champion Showman, Lance Nicholas, Katy High $5,500<br />
• Reserve Champion Showman, Reghan Jones, Katy High $11,999<br />
CLASS OF <strong>2021</strong> GRADUATION SCHEDULE<br />
Taylor HS Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 20 8PM<br />
<strong>May</strong>de Creek HS Friday, <strong>May</strong> 21 8PM<br />
Cinco Ranch HS Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 22 8pm<br />
Morton Ranch HS Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 23<br />
8PM<br />
Seven Lakes HS Monday, <strong>May</strong> 24 8PM<br />
Tompkins HS Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 25 8PM<br />
Paetow HS Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 26 8PM<br />
Katy HS Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 27 8PM<br />
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JUNE 7-10, <strong>2021</strong>, 1-4 PM | Ready, Set Go with God!<br />
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ALL ABOARD FOR FUN AT VBS!<br />
Cornerstone Church invites you to our Rocky Railway VBS June 14 th -17 th<br />
from 8:45 AM to Noon. Registration is FREE and is open to 4-10 year olds.<br />
For more information contact 281-579-1080 or info@CornerstoneKaty.<br />
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FAMILY LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, KATY<br />
DISCOVERING YOU’RE PRICELESS TO GOD<br />
A summer kids’ event called Treasured VBS will be hosted at Family Life<br />
Assembly of God, 24911 Roesner Road, Katy from Monday, June 14 th to<br />
Thursday, June 17 th . At Treasured, kids discover God’s greatest treasure<br />
isn’t diamonds, gems or gold - it’s them! Kids participate in memorable<br />
Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building<br />
games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory<br />
Buddies to remind them of God’s love and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos<br />
they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to<br />
look for evidence of God all around them through something called God<br />
Sightings. Each day concludes with the Closing Quest that gets everyone<br />
involved in living what they’ve learned. Kids at Treasured VBS will join a<br />
mission project effort to provide mosquito nets for draping over beds to<br />
protect kids while they sleep. The nets will be distributed all over the worldwherever<br />
mosquitoes may carry malaria. Treasured is for kids from 3 years<br />
old and toilet trained to kids who just finished 5 th grade and will run from<br />
6-8:30 PM each day. For more information, call 281-392-0637. To register go<br />
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GRACE FELLOWSHIP PRESS PLAY<br />
& GET IN THE MIX VBS<br />
JUNE 14 - 17, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM - 12 PM<br />
Get ready to GET IN THE MIX this year at VBS. Join us in-person or online<br />
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confidence because of Jesus. Kids will begin to see themselves the same<br />
way that Jesus sees them, then real confidence will begin to take root and<br />
grow. They will see that they are known, they belong, they are forgiven,<br />
they can change, and that they can make a difference! So PRESS PLAY and<br />
join us for VBS <strong>2021</strong>! VBS is open to all children completed Kindergarten-<br />
5 th grade. Preschool Vacation Bible School is available for children of<br />
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SPECIAL NEEDS VBS<br />
JUNE 14-17, <strong>2021</strong><br />
This year we are offering two VBS options, in-person and online! The<br />
Bridge Special Needs VBS track in-person is from 9 AM to noon. It is for all<br />
school age special needs students (Kindergarten-12 th Grade). To help us<br />
provide a fun and safe environment for all children, please be sure your<br />
student meets the following criteria before registering: • Student does not<br />
require isolation from the rest of The Bridge population • Student is not<br />
aggressive and does not pose a threat to themselves or others • Student<br />
does not have severe medical/emotional needs that require specialized<br />
care. For any questions, please contact our Special Needs Director, Katina<br />
Yeargain, at kyeargain@whatisgrace.org.<br />
THE FOUNDRY CHURCH VBS<br />
JUNE 21-25, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM - 12 PM<br />
WILDERNESS ESCAPE - WHERE GOD GUIDES & PROVIDES<br />
Fry Road Campus - For children ages completed Kindergarten-5 th Grade<br />
Join us at Wilderness Escape VBS, and become part of the journey as<br />
Moses and the Israelites watch God guide and provide! You’ll travel back<br />
into Bible times-without setting foot outside our community. Each day,<br />
you’ll become part of history as we see, hear, touch, and even taste what<br />
it was like to live in the Bible-times wilderness! You’ll explore the Israelite<br />
Camp tents, visit Moses, take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs,<br />
and sample tasty tidbits as you discover more about Moses’ adventures.<br />
These experiences make God’s Word come alive with new meaning for<br />
all who participate! Register at https://foundrychurch.org/summeroffun.<br />
ST. JOHN VIANNEY ONLINE VBS<br />
BEGINS JULY 5, <strong>2021</strong><br />
TREASURED - DISCOVERING YOU’RE PRICELESS TO GOD<br />
Embark on an epic quest through hidden ruins, ancient caves, and<br />
dense jungles. At Treasured VBS, kids dig into action-packed, faith-filled<br />
adventures. They’ll discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds,<br />
gems, or gold–it’s them! To volunteer or for more information, visit www.<br />
stjohnvianney.org/faith-formation/youth-formation/vacation-bibleschool/<br />
or email Anabel Acosta at aacosta@stjohnvianney.org.<br />
ST. FAUSTINA CATHOLIC CHURCH VBS<br />
JULY 19-23, <strong>2021</strong><br />
TREASURED - DISCOVERING YOU’RE PRICELESS TO GOD<br />
www.saintfaustinachurch.org/vbs<br />
THE FELLOWSHIP VACATION BIBLE XTREME - VBX<br />
JULY 26-30, <strong>2021</strong>, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM<br />
Contact Debbie Hummel for more information at debbieh@thefellowship.<br />
org. The Fellowship, 22765 <strong>West</strong>heimer Parkway, Katy, TX US 77450.<br />
CAMPS<br />
FANTASTIC LABS S.T.E.A.M. (STEM + ARTS)<br />
SUMMER CAMPS<br />
CAMPS BEGIN MAY 31, <strong>2021</strong> 615 S. Mason Road, Katy<br />
Half-Day & Full-Day Options<br />
Morning Camp: 9 AM-12:15 PM | Afternoon Camp: 12:45-4 PM<br />
Full-Day Camp: 9 AM-4 PM<br />
(Enroll in both morning & afternoon) All summer camps are for ages 5-12.<br />
Register at https://funtastiklabs.com/summer-camps<br />
CODE NINJAS SUMMER CAMPS<br />
CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 1, <strong>2021</strong> 2780 FM1963, Katy<br />
Release your child’s inner ninja! See camp information for ages. Transform<br />
your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided<br />
by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain<br />
valuable tech skills and make new friends. It’s an unforgettably fun learning<br />
experience! www.codeninjas.com/tx-katy-west/camps/day-camp.<br />
HOUSTON’S FIRST BAPTIST<br />
DAYCATION AT THE LOOP<br />
JUNE 1-AUGUST 13, <strong>2021</strong>, 7 AM-6 PM<br />
7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024<br />
Daycation is open to campers entering 1 st -9 th grades in Fall <strong>2021</strong>. Daycation is a<br />
summer day camp ministry of Houston’s First Baptist Church serving families in<br />
Houston, and surrounding areas, for over 30 years. Our goal is to share the love<br />
of Jesus Christ to all who enter our doors, by providing a fun, safe and nurturing<br />
environment for your family. Although the name has gone through many<br />
variations throughout the years, the commitment to provide the best place for<br />
your child to be in the summer has never changed. Visit https://houstonsfirst.<br />
org/the-loop/ministries/fitness-recreation/daycation for more details.<br />
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CAMP COVE AT THE FELLOWSHIP<br />
JUNE 7-JUNE 24, <strong>2021</strong><br />
The Fellowship will be offering three different sessions for ages 2-6,<br />
Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-2:30 PM. Contact campcove@thefellowship.<br />
org with questions. Visit www.thefellowship.org (Grow-Kids-Summer<br />
Camps). 22765 <strong>West</strong>heimer Parkway, Katy<br />
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SUMMER CAMPS<br />
JUNE 7-JULY 16, <strong>2021</strong><br />
The best summer camp starts here! Variety of camps for all ages!<br />
CompuCamp, EngineeringCamp, LanguageCamp, ScienceCamp,<br />
SummerAcademy, WritingCamp. For more information and registration<br />
details visit www.compucamp<strong>2021</strong>.com/<br />
CAMP TECH REVOLUTION AT RICE UNIVERSITY<br />
JUNE 7-AUGUST 6, <strong>2021</strong>, AGES 6-14<br />
Choose from 35+ in person or online Cutting-Edge Summer Camps.<br />
Proprietary Expert Curricula. Talented Instructors. Dynamic Programming.<br />
Hands-On Learning. Prestigious Locations. New Friends and Connections.<br />
Building Confidence. Developing Life Skills. The Next Generation in Tech.<br />
Success starts here. Enroll for one or more weeks! For more information<br />
visit www.lavnercampsandprograms.com/location/houston-tx-summercamps-tech-camps-rice-university.<br />
SUMMER CAMP AT<br />
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE<br />
JUNE 7-AUGUST 13, <strong>2021</strong><br />
This isn’t your average summer camp. Against the backdrop of real<br />
dinosaur fossils, chemistry in action and a world class institution, kids<br />
can experience a summer of education and adventure. Geared for kids<br />
ages 6-12, Summer Camps at HMNS use fun, hands-on learning and<br />
distinguished teachers to inspire the next generation of engineers and<br />
scientists. What will your child discover? Visit www.hmns.org/education/<br />
summer-camp.<br />
CHALLENGE ISLAND STEM SUMMER CAMP<br />
JUNE 7 - JULY 23, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cinco Ranch Lake House - 25202 Springwood Lake Dr, Katy, TX<br />
Challenge Island®, The World’s #1 STEM/STEAM program, is a high-energy,<br />
hands-on fusion of STEAM, 21 st Century Skills, Problem-Solving Adventure,<br />
Project-Based Learning and our trademark STEAMbuilding® experience.<br />
Campers embark on fantastical themed STEAM journeys where they work<br />
in collaborative tribes to tackle various exciting challenges using only the<br />
materials in their treasure chest and their boundless imaginations. To register<br />
and for more information visit https://challenge-island.com/nwhouston-katy.<br />
CAMP WEST AT FAITH WEST ACADEMY<br />
JUNE 14-JULY 16, <strong>2021</strong><br />
2225 Porter Rd, Katy, TX<br />
Camp <strong>West</strong> is a fun and exciting day camp open to all children<br />
Kindergarten through 8 th grade. Come experience the joy of summer<br />
camp in the heart of Katy, TX. Campers are treasured at Camp <strong>West</strong>, they<br />
have the most fun they’ve ever had in a safe environment, and enjoy the<br />
life-changing love of Jesus! www.campwest.org<br />
GRACE FELLOWSHIP AFTER VBS SPORTS CAMP<br />
JUNE 14-17, <strong>2021</strong>, 12 PM - 4 PM<br />
Armored-Sports is offering a sports camp after VBS for children completed<br />
Kindergarten-5 th grade. The sports camp is a multi-sport camp consisting<br />
of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games<br />
revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer.<br />
Your child will be escorted by VBS leaders at the conclusion of VBS to<br />
Sports Camp, where they will meet Armored Staff and eat their sack<br />
lunch. Parents, you may drop off at the start of VBS and don’t have to pick<br />
up until the end of Sports Camp! Registration Price: February 7 th -June 1 st -<br />
$95; After June 1 st - $105. More information at www.armored-sports.com<br />
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DRAMA CAMPS AT CINCO RANCH LAKE HOUSE<br />
JUNE 21-AUGUST 6, <strong>2021</strong><br />
25202 Springwood Lake Dr, Katy, TX<br />
“Fun With Fables”, “Hollywood Who-Dun-It! and “Inspiration Playhouse - Fairy<br />
Tales”! Games, activities, crafts, performances! Register at https://dramakids.<br />
com/katy-west-houston-cinco-ranch-fulshear-tx/camps-events/<br />
KATY’S NEWEST FILMMAKING AND ANIMATION<br />
CAMP CREATED BY SLHS ALUMNI<br />
Howdy! Our names are Kai, Cazden, Robbie and Jack, we are four SLHS Alumni<br />
and Texas Film School Graduates. For the past year we have been creating<br />
Katy’s newest and only Animation and Filmmaking camp, Creator Camp! Our<br />
goal is to share with students the wonders of film and animation without the<br />
dullness of note taking and lectures. We designed our 3-day camps so that<br />
students will learn hands-on and in real-time, creating Special effects, Green<br />
Screen effects, Sound effects and loads more. Each day, students will come<br />
home with a new movie they created themselves and on the last day we will<br />
transform a classroom into a mock Oscars Film Festival where your child will<br />
pick their favorite film that they made to be shown on the big screen! We are<br />
running our first camps this summer and we would love to have some support<br />
from the local community to get us off to a good start. Camps are held at<br />
Mirus Academy Katy, 5561 3 rd St, Katy, TX 77493 and Each camper will receive<br />
a free shirt and goody bag. Two Sessions will be held this summer:<br />
Session 1: June 28 th -30 th : 8:30 AM-3:30 PM<br />
Session 2: July 20 th -22 nd : 8:30 AM-3:30 PM<br />
If your child is interested in filmmaking or animation please visit our site<br />
at CreatorCamp.org.<br />
COME AUDITION TO BE PART OF OUR<br />
SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP WORKSHOPS!<br />
SUMMER CAMP <strong>2021</strong><br />
ASPIRING ARTISTS THREE WEEK WORKSHOP: MUSICAL THEATRE REVUE<br />
AGES: 13-18 **AUDITIION DAY: Thurs, July 8 th at 1-4 PM**<br />
Rehearsal Dates/Times: July 12 th -16 th , July 19 th -23 rd , July 26 th -28 th : 1 PM-4 PM<br />
Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, July 29 th at 12-4 PM<br />
Recording Session: Friday, July 30 th at 12-4 PM<br />
The Aspiring Artist Workshop Platform inspires creativity, exercises<br />
imaginations and promotes artistic risk-taking, while developing critical<br />
thinking, cooperation and confidence. All Academy workshops are<br />
housed under an educational umbrella with three pillars in mind:<br />
TO LEARN: to hone the rudimentary craft of young adults on their journey<br />
to higher levels of success.<br />
TO PERFORM: to present a story in front of an audience.<br />
TO CONNECT: to collaborate with others who share the passion of<br />
performance (peers, mentors and professionals) creating a network of<br />
lifelong relationships through the arts.<br />
JUNIOR ALL-STAR CAMP - TWO WEEK PERFORMANCE CAMP “CRUISIN’<br />
THE SEA” AGES: 8-12 ** Audition Day: Fri, July 9 th at 1-4 PM**<br />
Rehearsal Dates/Times: July 12 th -16 th , July 19 th -23 rd , July 26 th -28 th : 10:30<br />
AM-12:30 PM | Junior All-Star Performance Camp provides a stage<br />
experience, which allows beginning artists to develop concepts about<br />
self, human relationships and their environment using elements of<br />
drama and conventions of theatre. Hones basic presentation, speech and<br />
production skills. Musical Theatre Skills focal in this class including basic<br />
dance steps and singing/acting as character.<br />
Summer Camps: www.adplayers.org/<strong>2021</strong>-summer-academy<br />
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Saint Street Studio - 2613 Saint St. Houston, TX 77027<br />
EEEK! SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP<br />
JULY 13 - 16, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM - 2 PM AND JULY 20 - 23, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM -<br />
2 PM<br />
EEEK! Science camps include numerous science based activities centered<br />
around various themes for the day. During each week, campers will<br />
receive a personalized lab coat. Campers also receive a fun science snack<br />
each day that pertains to the day’s investigation as well as at least one<br />
activity or experiment that they get to take home each day to continue<br />
their science fun. This year we are excited to return to Simonton Christian<br />
School in Simonton! Visit http://eeekscience.com/index.php/campinformation/<br />
WINSHAPE CAMP AT<br />
CURRENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH<br />
AUGUST 2-6, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! WinShape Camps for<br />
Communities brings the ultimate day camp right to your neighborhood,<br />
combining fun, faith and friendship into an action-packed week. Campers<br />
completing grades K5-8 cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a<br />
mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play,<br />
with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home<br />
at night. At the end of the week, we serve up a day of fun for the whole<br />
family-complete with a yummy lunch from Chick-fil-A. Register now at<br />
https://campregistration.winshape.org/<br />
YMCA SUMMER CAMPS<br />
The YMCA offers summer camp programs throughout the Greater<br />
Houston region, including at three locations in the Katy area. Camp<br />
activities include arts and crafts, swimming, sports programs and more.<br />
www.ymcahouston.org/summer-camp<br />
CAMP ZOOFARI AT THE HOUSTON ZOO<br />
Camp Zoofari is an immersive experience for children ages 4-14. Campers<br />
explore the Zoo, meet our animals and make new friends while learning<br />
about wildlife and how to protect them in the wild. For registration and<br />
more info visit www.houstonzoo.org/make-memories/kids-families/<br />
camp-zoofari.<br />
AFA SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL SESSIONS<br />
The AFA Summer Music Festival offers intensive music-making<br />
experiences and camaraderie in a supportive environment for Houston’s<br />
young musicians and has been a part of the community for over 25<br />
years. Led by renowned faculty artists who are outstanding performers<br />
and educators, students make noteworthy progress - both individually<br />
and in ensembles - that will impact their lives as they continue to grow<br />
as musicians. The Summer Music Festival offers programs for musicians<br />
in grades 3-12 that last from 1-5 weeks, including large and small<br />
ensembles, technique classes, masterclasses, studio classes, sectional<br />
rehearsals music theory, ear training, and other enrichment studies. On<br />
top of the musical skills and knowledge gained, students also benefit<br />
from the diverse group of young musicians from across the Greater<br />
Houston area. Each session includes performances that make up the AFA<br />
Summer Concert Series, a free and family-friendly concert series. For a full<br />
list of sessions, visit https://afatexas.org/summer/<br />
GARAGE SALE<br />
GRAYSON LAKES SPRING GARAGE SALE<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 15 TH , 7-11 AM<br />
Located off Katy Flewellen Road and Gaston<br />
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COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
QUAIL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB SPRING PLANT SALE<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 1 ST , 10 AM-3 PM<br />
WWW.QUAILVALLEYGARDENCLUB.ORG<br />
Held at the TEE Garden (2880 La Quinta Drive, Missouri City). Beautiful<br />
assortment of plants, feature presentations, give-aways every 1⁄2 hour<br />
and raffle prizes.<br />
Featured Presentations<br />
• Home Composting Made Simple (Kathy Saucier)<br />
• Transforming Old Pots into Designer Planters (Sandy Cackowski)<br />
• Gardening for Kids (James “Boone” Holladay - FBC Extension Office)<br />
• The Magic & Beauty of Fairy Gardens (Kathy Gilmore)<br />
FUNDRAISERS<br />
FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE<br />
Katy Area Democrats & Indivisible Katy Huddle will be collecting nonperishable<br />
food items for Katy Christian Ministries and women’s and<br />
children’s clothing for Fort Bend Women’s Center on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 1 st<br />
from 11 AM-2 PM in front of Katy Budget Books located at 870 Mason<br />
Road, Katy.<br />
CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON CONTINUES<br />
ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND<br />
WILL HOST ANNUAL HOUSTON’S HEROES<br />
AWARDS LUNCHEON ON MAY 4TH<br />
Celebrating its 40 years of service to Houston and Texas, Crime Stoppers<br />
of Houston will host its annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon on<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 4, <strong>2021</strong> from 11:30 AM-1 PM at the Royal Sonesta Houston<br />
Hotel to honor outstanding individuals and organizations who have<br />
given exemplary service to make Houston a safer place to live, work, learn<br />
and play. Due to the public health threat from Covid-19 and the current<br />
health and safety protocols, we will offer both an in-person event with<br />
limited seating as well as virtual access for sponsors and supporters to<br />
participate from home. While Crime Stoppers had to cancel this event<br />
last Spring due to the pandemic, the organization is unable to do so this<br />
year and reminds the community that it relies on this event for funding.<br />
Eight distinguished awards will be awarded at this annual fundraiser that<br />
raises funds to keep our communities safe.<br />
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selected by Houston’s Media Icon Dave Ward himself, along with support<br />
from a small committee of his constituents at Crime Stoppers of Houston.<br />
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through the famed Tip Line, 713-222-TIPS and reducing overall criminal<br />
activity by preventing it through educational community programming.<br />
The non-profit, which fundraises year-round will directly benefit from<br />
the luncheon’s proceeds to help further advance the Crime Stoppers’<br />
mission. Attending the <strong>2021</strong> Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon is one<br />
easy way to support Crime Stoppers and public safety. The event is open<br />
to participation by all. Individual tickets start at $175 and sponsorship<br />
opportunities are available.<br />
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are urging the community to still get involved. To purchase tickets, visit<br />
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Fresh Fruit Cobbler <br />
You could make this on National Eat What You Want Day <strong>May</strong> 11th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 cup sliced fresh peaches<br />
3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple<br />
3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced pear<br />
1/2 cup blueberries<br />
1/2 cup pitted and sliced cherries<br />
1/2 cup pitted and sliced plums<br />
1 egg<br />
3/4 cup white sugar<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 tablespoons butter, melted<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking<br />
dish. Arrange the peaches, apple, pear, blueberries, cherries and plums in<br />
the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, beat egg, sugar and milk.<br />
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into<br />
the egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and melted butter. Cover the fruit with the<br />
batter mixture.<br />
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cobbler should be bubbly and<br />
lightly browned. Serve warm.<br />
http://allrecipes.com/<br />
Cocktel de Camaron<br />
You could make this on National Shrimp Day <strong>May</strong> 10th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced<br />
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped<br />
1/4 cup orange-flavored carbonated beverage<br />
3/4 cup ketchup<br />
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Chop the shrimp into smaller pieces and transfer to a bowl. Stir<br />
in the avocado and cilantro. In a separate bowl, stir together<br />
the orange soda and ketchup until the foaming stops. Pour<br />
over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat. It should be soupy.<br />
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to blend the flavors before<br />
serving with saltine crackers.<br />
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<strong>May</strong> Gardening Tips<br />
Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are<br />
growing fast. Here are some tasks to keep your landscape<br />
beautiful and productive:<br />
Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and<br />
annuals including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane,<br />
lobularia, sunflowers, yellow bells, pride of Barbados,<br />
duranta and bat-faced cuphea.<br />
Vegetables: <strong>May</strong> is a great time to plant, from seed or nursery<br />
plants, okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter squash,<br />
pumpkins, basil, peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic<br />
chives and Malabar greens. If you don’t want to dedicate an<br />
area of your yard, consider planting here and there in your<br />
flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular new trend!<br />
Lawns: Water 1/2 to 1” of irrigation per week. A rain gauge<br />
or straight sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help<br />
you know how long to run your irrigation system to apply<br />
1/2”.<br />
Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young<br />
or better yet, maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable<br />
and flowerbeds to deter weeds from getting a start.<br />
Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer<br />
annuals to promote new blooms.<br />
Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/<br />
slow release organic fertilizer.<br />
Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than<br />
frequent light sprinkling.<br />
Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-<strong>May</strong>. Clean<br />
bird feeders! Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating<br />
mosquito breeding spots.<br />
Submitted by Robert “Skip” Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife<br />
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