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1410 Ransom Road Non emergency 281-341-4704
Richmond, TX 77469 Fax: 281-341-4701
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patients from vehicles at accidents scenes and etc.
Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) and
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Things to do
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SEPT. 11
SEPT. 25
OCT. 2
CY-FAIR
WOMEN’S CLUB
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
SEPTEMBER 11 TH , 9 AM-5 PM
Save the date in-person event: Cy-fair Women’s Club
presents their annual fundraiser “Shop ‘til you drop.”
The Berry Center - 8877 Barker Cypress Road, www.
cyfairwomensclub.org.
2021 WALK TO END
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The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Katy/West
Houston residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s
by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to
End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, September 25, 2021
at 8:30 AM at La Centerra Shopping Mall in Katy, Texas.
Registration will begin at 7 AM. Ceremony will be at 8
AM.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is
moving forward with plans to host the event in person
this fall. The health and safety of participants, volunteers
and staff remain the Association’s top priorities while
continuing to monitor the pandemic and make decisions
about event details in local communities. While planning
to gather in person, the Alzheimer’s Association will
continue to offer options to participate in Walk to End
Alzheimer’s online and in neighborhoods across the
country.
To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/walk.
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5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449
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OCT. 9-10
BAYOU CITY
ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9-10, 2021
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, will
welcome artists, patrons and supporters back for Houston’s signature art event. The inperson
festival, Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, will be held in Downtown Houston,
along Allen Parkway and Sam Houston Park, on Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10,
2021, 10 AM-6 PM. Bayou City Art Festival will spotlight the festival’s featured artist
McKenzie Fisk, a painter from Los Angeles, as it transforms the streets of Downtown
into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture. As one of the top art festivals in
the country, the weekend event will provide patrons with the opportunity to personally
meet artists, view original works and purchase artwork from 19 art disciplines including
world-class paintings, prints, jewelry, sculptures and more. The festival will feature
live music, food trucks and beverage stations throughout the festival along with two
entertainment stages and art installations. Guests will enjoy Houston’s skyline views while
enjoying the festival’s wine garden, craft beer garden and Art Bar. In the Active Imagination
Zone, the festival’s nonprofit partners will host hands-on art activities for all ages.
A portion of the proceeds from Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will benefit the
festival’s nonprofit partners including Artists For Artists, Fresh Arts, Houston SPCA,
Warriors In Art, Orange Show For Visionary Art and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Online early bird tickets will soon be available at www.bayoucityartfestival.com for
$15 for adults; $5 for children 6-12; and children five and under are free. Adult tickets
purchased after September 24, 2021, are $18. Online pre-purchased tickets are required
to enter the festival. Tickets will not be sold at the gate and can only be purchased online.
OCT. 16
OCT. 23
PICK-A-DILLY CRAFT FAIR
OCTOBER 16 TH , 9 AM-4 PM
The Pick-A-Dilly Craft Fair comes just in time for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas
for all your holiday needs! Join us on October 16 th from 9 AM-4 PM at St. Peter’s UMC,
20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. Find gifts for loved ones or something special
for yourself! Proceeds from Pick-a-dilly Craft Fair and the Silent Auction will benefit
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Missions, which partners with many non-profit
organizations in the Katy community. We hope to see you there!
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY
MARKET DATE SET!
October 23, 2021 is the date for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s ladies auxiliary’s 28 th annual
holiday market. Please save the date for getting a head start on your Christmas
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Area Sports
OPPORTUNITIES
HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON
HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting
registrations through October 9 th for the 2021-2022 season. The
organization has been in existence for 25 years and our coaching staff has
over 30 years of 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 homeschool organizations. We
practice at Katy Hustle gym located at 23441 Clay Road.
Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com or contact David Kennedy
281-677-7199.
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Ages: 3-16 (as of 9/1/21)
Cost: $85-100
7-8wk Season (Nov-Jan, breaks over holiday weeks)
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ALBION HURRICANES FC SOCCER
AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5 - 10 year olds) at our Cy-Fair
and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy Friday Night
Academy and New Territory Thursday Night Academy. All information
regarding Junior Hurricanes can be found at www.albionhurricanes.org/
Default.aspx?tabid=1004260/
Want to join a competitive program? AHFC is a full service soccer club
exposing its teams to the highest level of competition in its pursuit to
provide the best soccer schooling for its players. AHFC also wants to
encourage players that do not aspire to play at the next level to love this
beautiful game or possibly coach at some level in the future. Learn more
about AHFC: www.albionhurricanes.org/Default.aspx?tabid=304474.
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 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 Youth Track Club has one of the largest and successful
youth track and field club training programs in the nation. Our program
has developed national champions in AAU, USATF, New Balance
and Adidas. Our Track and Field athletes have been selected for and
competed on youth international teams - Team USA and Team Trinidad.
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including
Katy and Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com for Cross Country signups
in August, Speed Camps in October, Indoor Track and Field in November
and Track and Field in January. Track Houston is a registered 501 (c) (3)
organization.
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”
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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September 6 th : Labor Day
Fulshear High School - Football (M) Varsity September 24 th : Fort Bend Fair Day
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Aug 27 7:00 PM @ Cleveland Cleveland - Indian Stadium
Sep 3 7:00 PM @ El Campo El Campo High School
Sep 11 1:00 PM vs Manor Guy K Traylor Memorial Stadium
Sep 17 7:00 PM vs Clear Brook Guy K Traylor Memorial Stadium
Sep 24 7:30 PM @ Lake Creek Montgomery ISD Stadium
Sep 30 7:00 PM vs Montgomery Guy K Traylor Memorial Stadium
Oct 15 7:30 PM @ Rudder Merrill Green Stadium - Bryan
Oct 22 7:30 PM vs A&M Consolidated Guy K Traylor Memorial Stadium
Oct 29 7:30 PM @ Lamar Consolidated Guy K. Traylor Memorial Stadium
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Hanging Out
with grandparents
PLAY CARDS
Who doesn’t like a good game of cards? Card games
like UNO, Old Maid or Go Fish are great for any age!
SOLVE CROSSWORDS, PUZZLES OR RIDDLES
Puzzles are great because they challenge the mind and involve teamwork
from both parties.
INTERVIEW EACH OTHER
Take notes or record it with your smartphone. Give your child something to look
back on by having them interview Grandma or Grandpa! Who knows, you may find
out something new yourself.
HAVE A TEA PARTY
Putting on a big fancy hat and doing
a little acting is a great way to escape
reality and have a little fun.
WATCH A MOVIE
TOGETHER
Movies are a great way to pass time
and relax! Pick a favorite movie to
share and enjoy a healthy snack.
DRAW A FAMILY TREE, AND DISCUSS ITS BRANCHES
Most families are a lot bigger than we tend to perceive. Have your child sit with their
grandparents and go over a little family history.
SHARE OLD PHOTOS AND TALK ABOUT
THE STORIES BEHIND THEM
Each photo is worth a thousand words, but often times we don’t know the real
story behind the photos we see.
HAVE A TEA PARTY
Putting on a big fancy hat and doing
a little acting is a great way to escape
reality and have a little fun.
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BAKE COOKIES
Sharing the secret cookie recipe
is a great way to bond and have a
little fun in the kitchen.
TAKE TURNS READING A BOOK
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a chapter of a favorite book
reading is a great way to instill the importance of reading.
GO ON A WALK
Depending on the location you may be able to send your child on a quick
walk with Grandma or Grandpa to do a little sightseeing.
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HAVE BREAKFAST OR DINNER TOGETHER
Getting out of the house and going to dinner is a great way for any
grandparent to show off their most prized possession.
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DRAW PICTURES OF ONE ANOTHER
Who knew Grandma or Grandpa was an artist? Drawings are a great
keepsake for both the grandchild and grandparent.
SING KARAOKE AND DANCE
Want to see Grandma and Grandpa dance? Ask them their favorite song
growing up and throw it on for a little dance party.
COLOR OR PAINT PICTURE FRAMES
Create something that will always have a special place in your child’s heart
by having them decorate a picture frame with Grandma and Grandpa.
PLAY A GAME ON A SMARTPHONE
Having your child show Grandma or Grandpa how to play their favorite
game on their smartphone or tablet will be right up your child’s alley.
GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 28 TH
Neighbors are an integral part of our social lives - whether at home or at
work. Good Neighbor Day on September 28 th is an annual holiday that
promotes neighborliness and niceness towards people who surround us.
How to Celebrate?
• Be nice to your neighbor - at home or elsewhere.
• If you don’t know your neighbors well, maybe today is your chance to
go up to them and strike up a conversation.
• Bake some goodies and share them with your neighbors. Bring them to
work for your work neighbors.
• Invite your neighbors to your home for a meal.
Did You Know…
…that the word neighbor comes from the Old English word neahgebur,
where neah means near and gebur means inhabitant?
On September 28 th , National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated. This
annual holiday was first proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.
Mrs. Becky Mattson from Lakeside, Montana came up with the idea of a
national holiday recognizing the importance of good neighbors in 1971.
In 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced the creation of a national
day aimed at raising public awareness that good neighbors help achieve
human understanding and build strong, thriving communities. Since then,
National Good Neighbor Day has been acknowledged by various levels
of government and is celebrated every year. The holiday was originally
celebrated on the fourth Sunday in September, but in 2003 its date was
changed to September 28 th . On this day, Nextdoor.com, a social network
for neighborhoods, announces the recipients of Nextdoor’s Good Neighbor
Award. Everyone can nominate a neighbor or a group of neighbors by writing
a short story about what they have done to help their local community and
make it a better place. National Good Neighbor Day is the perfect occasion
to honor the people who make significant contributions to creating safer
neighborhoods and stronger communities across the United States.
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NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS
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Each year on the Sunday following Labor Day, grandchildren across the
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and guidance. National Grandparents Day gives grandchildren the
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Kids are back in school! Sports have started! Need quick and easy meals? Try these!
Meats:
Salami, prosciutto, or other deli meat
Sliced summer sausage
Sliced or cubed pepperoni
Beef jerky sticks
Cheeses:
Sliced cheeses
Cubed cheeses
Hard cheeses
Spreadable cheeses
String cheese or other cheese sticks
Mini Baby Bell cheeses
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Fruits:
Grapes (these are SO simple)
Cherries
Whole berries
Apple and pear slices (dip in Sprite to keep them from turning
brown)
Pomegranate seeds
Dried fruit — craisins, raisins, apricots, dates, etc.
NOTE: super juicy fruits like melons, stone fruits, and
pineapples don’t work well — also, I never include
bananas.
Veggies:
Cherry tomatoes
Baby carrots and sugar snap peas
Sliced cucumbers and peppers
Any other raw veggie you like, cut into bite-size chunks
Pickles (or any pickled veggie)
Olives
Crackers, Nuts, Seeds, Bread:
Wheat Thins, Ritz, Saltines, Club, or any crackers you have
Tortilla chips
Pretzels (we love the long rods)
Pub mixes (like Chex Mix)
Veggie Straws, Goldfish, Cheese-Its
Crusty bread or breadsticks
Small sandwich chunks — depending on how hungry
we are
Mixed nuts
Pistachios
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Dips:
Hummus or ranch for the veggies
Fruit dip or yogurt for the fruit
Guacamole and salsa for chips and crackers
Jams and jellies to spread on crackers
Spinach, artichoke, and cheese spread for bread and crackers
Other:
Anything else your family enjoys that is easy to eat with your
hands!
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