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Happy Labor Day! What’s New IN SEPTEMBER Have you lost or found a pet? Please note we have a Pet Lost & Found service! Looking to volunteer - we have the perfect committee for you. And it’s Labor Day! Check out some BBQ tips that really work. There is more inside your September newsletter.

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND Do you have pets? Love animals? Or do you just want to be able to help your neighbors? Did you know we have a service in Grand Lakes that helps to reunite lost or found pets with their families? If you’re not already receiving pet “amber” alerts, please email Lisa at grandlakes4pets@aol.com and ask to be added to her list. If you ever find a lost pet or lose one of your own you’ll be glad to have this service at your fingertips. Please see more information on page (last page) and in the “Helpful Numbers for Grand Lakes” page in the back.

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter submissions are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: October 2012 - due 8/20 November 2012 - due 9/20

Grand Lakes News It is so true: when one door closes, another opens. It takes a very patient person to hold to this inspiration. It always seems that when unhappy moments come, unhappiness pours and pours like an everlasting storm. It takes a very strong person to be with someone exhibiting many complexities. When bad times come, a person changes into one of two forms - better or worse. No one wants to be around someone who’s down all the time. In fact, we dread even asking them “how are you doing?” But just put on their shoes and walk a few steps. If the shoes pinch and make your feet ache, imagine how your downer friend feels walking in them. So what can you do to lift them and help them see that when one door closes another opens? Simply listen. That’s all. Email me: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com

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The Grand Lakes Swim Team The Grand Lakes Swim Team, West Houston Aquatic League’s Division I Champions, recently hosted a Swim-a-Thon with proceeds designated to benefit the Katy Wolf Pack. Katy Wolf Pack is a Special Olympics Texas Team, which offers softball, basketball, track and field, bocce ball, golf, bowling and aquatics for individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in Katy, Texas and surrounding areas. Grand Lakes Gators swimmers collected pledges and swam up to 100 laps each raising $1,500 to donate to their fellow Katy athletes to assist with the purchase of equipment and operating expenses. Wolf Pack athletes came to cheer on their Gator friends at the event and Gator’s top fundraisers and coaches presented the Wolf Pack with an awesome big check at the Gator End of Season Party. Great job Gators and Wolf Pack!

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Labor Day Facts and Stats • 153.2 Million - number of Americans (over 16 years) in the labor force as of July 2011, that number is down 1.2 million from Labor Day 2010. • 12% of American workers belonged to a labor union in 2009. • 84.7% of full time workers have health insurance. • 2.2 Million more females than males are in management positions as of 2009. • Registered Nurse - occupation expected to add the most positions in the next 10 years. • 25 minutes - average time for the commute to work. • 5.9 Million people worked from home in 2009. • Why not wear white after Labor Day? According to historians, it may be symbolic for those wealthy enough to leave the city for a summer vacation in which the “uniform” of choice was breezy and white - no white after Labor Day because they have to go back to their drab work/city clothes.

10 Easy BBQ Tips That Work 1. Save money and time by selecting the best cut of meat you can afford. 2. Never reuse Marinades. 3. Soak wood chips before using to prolong smoke and life. 4. Never add lighter fluid directly to a flaming grill. 5. Using the right amount of heat to grill foods will save you time and money. 6. Thaw food properly before grilling. 7. Keeping food warm during transport is just as important as keeping warm when removed from the grill. 8. Knowing which woods to use for wood smoking will save you time and illness. Wood smoking involves three basic forms of wood smoke. Hot smoking, Smoke-roasting or Smoke-baking, Cold smoking. 9. Cleaning your grill before use can actually improve its performance and produce a better meal. 10. Using quality all natural barbecue sauce, dry rubs and marinades can not only improve the taste of the meal but increase the satisfaction of your guests.

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Go / Wei Qi / Baduk: Learn how to play this 4,000-year-old Asian strategy game or find an opponent to challenge you. We are organizing a club to meet weekly or bi-weekly in the Katy area. All skill levels are welcome. Please send an email to Paul Wheeler, Pkwheeler@ti.com with your interest.

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Think about volunteering to be a community events chairperson. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and build community spirit. Right now, we need chairpersons and co-chairs for the following committees: • Independence Day Celebration committee • Garage Sales committee • Grand Lakes Woman’s committee

Come and join the Grand Lakes Men’s Tennis Group. We are a group of intermediate level players (USTA rating 3.0 - 4.0) and play twice a week. Email Krish at KARWIKAR@YAHOO.COM for details.

If you want to volunteer, contact Sherita Jeter, PCMI at sjeter@stes.com or 281-870-0585.

A great way to get to know your neighbors, make friends and share stories from our diverse backgrounds. We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch in the home of one of our great ladies. Please call or email Adita Larson for more information at 281-398-7125 or aditalarson@att.net (email).

miPi (formerly MITI) “Moms In Prayer International” MIPI offers moms an opportunity to come together with other moms for one hour of concentrated prayer each week. We pray for our kids, schools, teachers and staff. Here are a few changes in leadership this year. Alexander Elem., Griffin Elem., Holland Elem. and Beckendorff JH are all meeting at Redeemer Baptist with multi-school groups on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM. Contact Kathy Hollister at hfamily6@ consolidated.net or Connie Creager at rccreager@netzero. net for more information. The contact for Seven Lakes HS is Melissa Middlebrooks at mdmiddle@yahoo.com (email). SLHS MIPI will meet on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Please email for meeting locations. If you are interested in finding out more about MIPI, including homeschool, private school groups and Spanish-speaking groups, you can visit www.MomsInTouch.org (their website).

Grand Lakes Woman’s Group for Spanish Speakers

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Es una gran manera de conocer a sus vecinas, hacer nuevas amistades y compartir nuestras historias. Nos reunimos una vez al mes a desayunar o almorzar en casa de una de nosotras. Por favor llame o pase un correo a Adita Larson al 281-398-7125 or aditalarson@att.net (email).

The Grand Lakes Asian Indian “DESIS” Group

The Grand Lakes Asian Indian Group organizes two meet, eat and greet events each year - one for Diwali and one for Holi. We have been hosting these potlucks for the past few years at the Cow Barn Park. If you are interested in joining, please register online at the Grand Lakes Desis group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GrandLakesDesis to communicate with other members and receive updates for future events. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club meets once a month for an evening of competition. If you are familiar with such games like “Diplomacy,” “Axis and Allies” and “Rail Baron,” then this club is right for you. Email billfox@chevron.com to add your name added to the email distribution list for invitations to future games.

playgroup announcements GRAND LAKES Playgroups Are you new to Grand Lakes? Want your child to meet new friends in our neighborhood? Grand Lakes playgroups provide an opportunity to get involved in our community while having a great time and meeting new friends. There is a playgroup for every age from newborn through kindergarten and most times/days will work around your child’s preschool schedule. Contact Elizabeth Demaree at emtheriot@yahoo.com or 281-392-8861.

Grand Lakes Chinese children playgroup! We meet each Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Learn Chinese and enjoy fun with other children aged 5 and younger. Contact Stella at 713-410-0520 (Zhang Jing) or stellagrhodes@ msn.com (email).

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GRAND LAKES EMAIL GROUP If you are not in the community email group, go to www.grandlakeslife.com and click “Join Our Mailing List” to add as many email addresses as you like. We do not share these addresses with anyone for any reason. Messages are sent only a couple times a month with items of interest to the community.

Organizing Grand Lakes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Have you been trained as a CERT member? Leslie Power and Shelia Maneffa are interested in gathering names together of CERT trained individuals who live in Grand Lakes. please email Leslie at freetofly1234@gmail.com if you are a member and would like to be included in this Grand Lakes Team. TEEN CERT trained members are welcome as well. We hope to get to know other CERT in Grand Lakes and be better organized and prepared to help one another in a crisis situation when first responders may not be readily available.

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Earlier this year, several homeowners in Grand Lakes were victims of home burglaries. The burglaries happened during the early evening hours, often while the homeowners were away at dinner. Generally, the intruders broke in through large windows in the rear of the houses, often at the master bedroom. We were fortunate that nobody was hurt, but valuables were taken in each incident and it could have been worse. Participate in Crime Watch and talk to the neighbors next to you, across the street and down the street. Introduce yourself; get to know them and who lives in the household. Encourage them to do the same and pledge to watch out for each other.

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Enhanced lighting is a quick, inexpensive and effective way of making your home less attractive to criminals. Lights on photocells are a good option, as they come on whenever it gets dark. Some people prefer motion sensors, but whatever you choose, assess your home for the best options and be sure to avoid adding lights that will shine in your neighbor’s windows. If you decide to add exterior fixtures, you first need to submit an Architectural Review application. The form is on the website. In future issues, we will offer more tips to avoid being a crime victim. please send to mjmeagher@pcmi-us.com if you have a suggestion.

RECYCLING NEWS FOR GRAND LAKES Did you know that you can recycle your GLASS jars and bottles, along with any STYROFOAM? Our community recycling company, Best Trash, accepts glass and styrofoam! It takes approximately 1 MILLION YEARS for glass bottles to decompose and Styrofoam containers - over 1 MILLION YEARS! Let’s ALL try to recycle - with curbside pick-up so there are no more excuses!

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Don’t hesitate to report suspicious persons to the Sheriffs. Reports from citizens are the best sources of information for law enforcement. Contact grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com if you would like to be involved in more organized Community Watch efforts. Emergencies or crimes in progress should be immediately reported via “911.” Non-emergency calls should go to Fort bend County Dispatch at 281-341-4665. Keep your outside lights on after dark and consider a home alarm system if you don’t already have one. You might want to take extra precautions to protect the rear of the house and especially the bedroom suite.

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When your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. This is a growing issue within the community. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass!

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It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard) must be on a leash. For the safety of all Grand Lakes residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in Grand Lakes, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.

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Grand Lakes welcomes you and your four-legged friend to the community dog park. The park is located in the southeast corner of Grand Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot is on your right toward the end of the street.

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• Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate. • Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same. • Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors. • For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. • Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.

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Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!

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The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking partners across the country for donations in rebuilding their facility, which was destroyed by hurricane Katrina. The Katy community was overwhelmingly instrumental in supporting families that were displaced after Hurricane Katrina through the support of Katy ISD, local businesses, various community organizations and churches. We are, once again, given the opportunity to “unleash our hearts” and be a part of the rebuilding of Louisiana SPCA. The website www.la-spca.org provides information regarding the Come Stay Heal Capital Campaign. Donations can be made online or checks made payable to Louisiana SPCA Capital Campaign, 701 Thayer Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. For questions and comments, please contact: Laura Maloney, Chief Executive Officer Louisiana SPCA, 701 Thayer St., New Orleans, LA 70114, PH: 504-368-5191, ext. 200, laura@la-spca.org (email). Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by the law.

Grand Lakes’ residents are advised to lock up bikes when utilizing community parks and facilities. Bike racks are installed in various areas throughout the community.

GRAND LAKES WEBSITE Go to www.grandlakeslife.com for the latest and greatest about the Grand Lakes community. The website is available for all Grand Lakes residents.

GRAND LAKES’ PARKS In an effort to ensure our common areas are available for use and in a usable condition by the residents of Grand Lakes, the Board of Directors is installing signage notifying the residents that the park is only open for use during daylight hours and the consequences should anyone be caught causing damage to the park. Please speak with your children and report any suspicious behavior you may witness as a resident to the Fort Bend County Sheriff at 281-341-4665 (non emergency).

AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. Please refer to PCMI for further details.

COMMUNITY NOTICE: NO POSTING SIGNS AT MAIL BOXES Absolutely NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box stations. Contacts listed on the signs will be charged to have the signs removed by a vendor. Contact PCMI for all community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter.

Fence Staining Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the Grand Lakes Community without the approval of the New Construction Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain visual harmony within Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color stain their exterior fences. Residents can however, seal their fence with a clear wood preservatives treatment, provided it is approved by the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or any other home improvements, modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact PCMI at 281-870-0585.

NO Motorized Vehicles, EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, motorized recreational scooters, three- or four-wheelers or cars on walking/jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, greenbelts and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, like power wheel chairs are exempt from this notice. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Grace Howard Medals at Junior Olympics Championships

NOTE: Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. Please use care when handling fish and gently return them to the water as quickly as possible. Trotlines or other non-standard fishcatching tools are forbidden. Common sense and proper care of the fish will ensure a long-lasting experience. The fish and the water “health” are monitored to ensure a thriving underwater environment.

Seven-year old Grace Howard of Katy, TX competed in the 46th USATF Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships in Baltimore, Maryland along with eight thousand other youth at the W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State. The track meet was held July, 23rd-July 28th. Howard made it to the national competition after medaling in the qualifier and Regional track meets in the 200-meter Dash, 4 x 400 and 4 x 100 relay. Howard ended the season as one of the top 25 200-meter runners in her age group, nationally. Howard is a Grand Lakes resident and Alexander Elementary student.

USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES

Howard is pictured with two medals for third place in the 4 x 400 relay and eighth in the 4 x 100 relay in the Sub-Bantam age group (ages eight and under). Members of the 4 x 400 relay team Ireyana Jefferson, JaNisha Johnson, Madisyn Woodfork and Autumn Brent (alternate) competed against nineteen other teams from across the nation. Members of the 4 x 100 relay team Lauren Moore, JaNisha Johnson and Madisyn Woodfork competed against twenty-five other teams from across the nation.

This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Remember, our lakes are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. Violation of these rules is strictly prohibited!

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Parks, Town Square and Common Areas in the Community

In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas for the residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to residents for individual and family use and for community events. It is important that we do not abuse these areas with events other than the activities mentioned. The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there is any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful.

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Near-Zero Interest Rates: Trade-Offs for Investors The Federal Reserve’s recent announcement that it will maintain the federal funds rate in a range between 0.00% and 0.25% through December 2014 has generated the usual analysis about whether Chairman Bernanke and his colleagues are doing the right thing. But the Federal Reserve’s policy may be less about right versus wrong than about the trade-offs for investors and consumers. When the Federal Reserve makes a determination about movements in interest rates, it bases its decision on prospects for economic growth and whether existing growth can be sustained. The Federal Reserve considers the outlook for inflation, the federal budget, consumer finances, corporate earnings and a variety of other factors. Maintaining interest rates at a historically low level, which has been the Federal Reserve’s policy since December 2008, is a tool for stimulating economic growth. The fallout from the Federal Reserve’s actions can be significant. The federal funds rate influences the prime rate, which in turn has a bearing on rates that lenders charge for consumer and corporate borrowing. When the prime rate is relatively low, lenders may offer lower rates for mortgages, credit cards and other forms of credit than they otherwise would. It is important to remember that consumer demand and a household’s creditworthiness are also significant factors in interest rates assessed by lenders. There are other plusses associated with low short-term rates. Borrowing costs are relatively low for corporations, which can impact earnings and escalate stock market returns. In addition, with banks offering marginal returns on savings products, investors have a strong incentive to add to equity allocations with the goal of earning higher returns. Just as low short-term interest rates bring certain benefits, there may be drawbacks for investors and also for the broader economy. When short-term rates eventually go up, the situation is likely to be a negative for bondholders because of the inverse relation between interest rates and bond prices. Historically, rising interest rates have caused the prices of existing bonds to decline because newly issued bonds carry higher rates, which push down the value of previously issued securities. Holding a bond until maturity, when an investor can recoup principal, can lessen interest rate risk. Low interest rates also are a potential negative for savers, in particular retirees who depend on savings products to finance living expenses. In addition, there remains the question of whether low short-term interest rates encourage certain investors to gravitate to assets that are relatively risky given the investor’s tolerance for volatility and time horizon. A recent blog post noted that flows into high-yield bond funds have exceeded those for ultra-short and U.S. government bond funds.

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Economic policy frequently presents both plusses and minuses and low short-term interest rates are no exception. You may want to evaluate your exposure to interest rate risk and think about how you will cope with the situation when Federal Reserve policy changes.

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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 in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to news@krenekprinting.com. Must have parent(s) permission.

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2012-2013 CRITERIA FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS Katy Independent School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children eligible under the federal income guidelines for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Go to www.squaremeals.com to view a copy of the policy. Children living in households whose income are at or below the federally approved levels, based on household size, may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Transfer students approved for the program from another school district may either complete a Katy ISD application or provide documentation of their eligibility status. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside.   The Nutrition and Food Service Department encourages parents in all eligible households to complete an online application prior to the start of school. Visit the district website (www.katyisd.org) for the online application. A Free and Reduced meal application form and an information letter will also be distributed in the student’s first day packet. A paper application will not need to be completed if you submitted the 2012 - 2013 application online. If your child was on the program at the end of the previous school year, they are eligible for the same benefit for the first 30 operating days of the new school year or until a new application is processed. A new application is required each school year. The Nutrition and Food Service Department is located at 5364 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493. Staff is available Monday - Friday, 8 AM 2:30 PM to assist parents in completing the application. Bring the names of all members of the households and their Gross Monthly Income. For any questions, call the Katy ISD Nutrition Department office at 281-396-6240.

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SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL STUDIO VII PRESENTS PETER PAN The Studio VII Theatre Company of Seven Lakes High School presents “Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie, October 4th, 5th and 6th, at 7 PM and October 6th matinee at 2 PM. Enjoy the magic of the everlasting classic tale of siblings Wendy, John and Michael Darling who follow Peter Pan and the invisible fairy, Tinker Bell, into Never Land. There they meet the Lost Boys and Princess Tiger Lilly, discover that children never grow old and outwit Captain Hook and his hapless band of pirates. Co-directed by Chocs Landgrebe and Maggie Rodriguez, with set and technical design by Joshua Heerssen. Presale general admission tickets go on sale the week of September 24th and are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Ticket reservations available by calling 281-237-2836. Tickets prices increase by $2 when purchased at the door.

The best investment any parent can make is a library card. It’s free. It opens doors to benefits that kids can’t break, wear out or outgrow. September is Library Card Sign-up Month and Fort Bend County Libraries wants to make sure that your child is among the two-thirds of Americans that carry the smartest card of all – a library card. A library card provides free access to videos, DVDs, CDs, software and books. Libraries also offer a wide range of other items to lend to children and their families, including toys, games and puzzles. Most importantly - librarians are on hand to help recommend materials suitable for various ages and interests. A library card becomes even more valuable when someone wants to access many of the library’s online databases from home. The cost of subscribing to these databases as an individual would make them unaffordable to many people, but a library card levels the playing field by making them available to everyone free - as long as you have a library card. Since a library card is free, how can parents afford not to give their children such a valuable tool?

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SENSATIONS FALL SHOW Sensations, the Seven Lakes High School Show Choir, are rehearsing for their Fall Show. The show will be October 25th, 26th and 27th at 7 PM at Seven lakes High School. For ticket information, please call Shannon Carter at 281-237-2857.

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘THE COFFEE TRADER’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, September 20th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • LEARN HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? Are you curious about their military service or medical history?

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www.WeBuyGoldCenter.com Learn the basics of beginning your family-history research at a special program, “Genealogy 101,” on Thursday, September 13th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however and reservations are required. • CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION DAY WITH EXHIBIT - In celebration of Constitution Day on September 17th, the library will display a special exhibit featuring an assortment of items depicting the history of the U.S. Constitution. The collection will be on display beginning September 1st and will continue throughout the month at the library. The exhibit is free and may be viewed during regular library hours. • INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER CLASSES - The Adult Services staff will present free, introductory computer classes this month. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. “The Basics of Buying and Selling on eBay” class will take place on Wednesday, September 5th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The “MS Publisher Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Tuesday, September 11th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The “MS Word Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Tuesday, September 18th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Thursday, September 20th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however and reservations are required.

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• Toddler Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Program dates are: September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2012. • Pre-school Story Time: Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 2:00 pm each Tuesday. Program dates are: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012. • Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 7:00 pm - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. Program dates are: September 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

• Kinder Korner: a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities - takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Program dates are: September 12 and 26, 2012. • The After-School Breaks: crafts, movies, stories and more for school-aged children entering first through fifth grades - begins at 4:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. September 6th: A is for Apple Crafts September 13th: Celebrate Mexico • The Tween Café, which begins at 4:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, is designed for youth in the 6th grade and up. September 6th: Advisory Council

Fort Bend Master Gardeners WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, provides caregiver/ infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. Program dates are: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

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Saturday, September 1, 2012: Saturday with the Master Gardeners - Visit our 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. It’s a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 AM. Thursday, September 20, 2012: Master Gardener Meeting - Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service to hear Brenda Beust Smith speak on “What’s Growing in the Lazy Gardener’s Garden?” Ms. Smith is an author and Houston Chronicle garden columnist. The program will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. Fall Master Gardener Classes to Begin The Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Fort Bend County is accepting applications for the fall 2012 Master Gardener Training Class. The 5-week condensed class will begin the morning of Tuesday, October 2, 2012 and will meet each Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM through October 30, 2012. Topics range from design planning, diseases, insects, soil, water conservation, tree production/transplanting, perennials and roses, Earth-Kind® practices and more. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who want to become volunteer Extension Educators and who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others and are able to communicate with diverse groups of people. The deadline to register is Friday, September 14, 2012, at 5:00 PM. Class size is limited. The tuition is $200 per individual and $353 per couple (share a manual). Requirements to attain the rank of a Certified Texas Master Gardener are the successful completion of the 5-week training course and 50 hours of volunteer service through Texas AgriLife Extension Service programs.

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For more information or to receive an application package, please visit http://fbmg.com (join FBMG) or call Margo “Mac” McDowell, Program Coordinator, Fort Bend County Master Gardeners, at 281633-7033. Applications are also available at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service office, 1402 Band Road, Suite 100, Rosenberg, Texas, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Come grow with us and see what the excitement is all about!

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Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org or call 281-491-1621. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.

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Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol. com for information on our group.

Fort Bend House of Hope - Bringing Healing and Restoration to Hurting Teens and Their Families House of Hope Fort Bend is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with National House of Hope. We are a Christcentered non-residential program working with troubled teens and their parents. Our six month program is set up to provide weekly counseling for the teens and parents. Our goal is to be a catalyst in healing and restoration in broken families. We use a modest sliding scale and books are an additional fee. We also present F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules Workshops for schools and other groups. This program is for

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any faith, culture and ethnicity in assisting parents to “parent with purpose.” If your family is in chaos, then this program is for you! This family system is designed to start with children at the age of 5 through 18 teaching authority, consequences, affirmation and being consistent and correct as parents. We have certified F.AM.I.L.Y. Rules Counselors available to assist you. Our volunteers have been screened with background checks and approved by the Fort Bend Juvenile Probation Department. For more information regarding our organization, check out our website at www.houseofhope-fortbend.org, or contact Janeen Smith at 832764-1123, houseofhopefortbend@comcast.net.

Become a Tutor-Understand our Student’s Lifelines Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704.

Nottingham Country Garden Club On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Linda B. Gay. Linda is the former Director of the Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Humble. Her program will be “Plant Scents (Sense) for Summer Shade Gardens.” Linda affirmed that the olfactory system is the sense of smell and that it is the strongest of the senses we possess as humans. Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC Meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy (77450). For more information see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub. org or call 281-492-2175. We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardeningrelated areas from West Houston and the Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our group!

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On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, NCGC will provide a backyard garden tour featuring Plumerias. See over 40 different varieties in bloom! This special tour is open only to NCGC members. Join today. NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale and projects that vary each year.

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If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization has its own requirements for membership.) American Legion: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Will Miller, Post Commander. Visit us at www. LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information. VFW: The Fl http://mrsweibler.edublogs.org/files/2010/08/GardenClub2.gif oyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies

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Woodworker’s Guild Meetings

The Katy Woodworker’s Guild meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Men and women enjoy working with wood. No experience, tools or equipment are necessary. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215

BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact “Van” VanZant at 281-851-8374 or at van.vanzant@gmail.com

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Homeschool Pack 393 Cub Scout Pack 393 is a homeschool pack that serves the Katy area. If you have a boy between the ages of 6 and 10 (entered first grade through fifth grade this fall) and are wanting them to join an activity that is full of fun learning experiences, this is the group for you. To learn more about both scouting programs, upcoming summertime events and 393 please e-mail Sam Randolph at sumosam@sumofam.com

FALL CRAFT SHOWS cy-fair women’s club “shop ‘Til You Drop!”

Come to the ultimate shopping experience on Saturday, September 8th, 9 AM - 5 PM. 300 plus unique booths at the Berry Center Barker Cypress at West Rd. Free Admission.

Westside Church of the Nazarene

“Crafts with a Mission” Craft show, September 15, 2012, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Westside Church of the Nazarene, 3434 N. Fry Road. Outdoor vendor spots are still available. Email Annetta at terryannetta@sbcglobal.net for more information and the forms.

Morton Ranch High School FFA Craft Show

Morton Ranch FFA Craft Show Get a jump on Holiday shopping, Homecoming Mums and more! September 22, 2012 at 21000 Franz Road (Morton Ranch High School) from 9 am to 4 pm. FREE admission! Contact mrhsffaboosterclub@yahoo.com for vendor information.

Visit the St. Mary’s Fall Gift Market!

On September 28th and 29th, from 9 AM to 3 PM, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is hosting its annual Fall Gift Market. This is the ideal event to kick off your holiday shopping and decorating! The convenient location at the corner of Louetta Road and N. Eldridge Parkway makes it easy to shop the selection of unique jewelry, home decor, flower arrangements, handcrafted gifts, collectibles, pottery, candles and trendy clothing for ladies and children. The Fall Gift

Market also features The Tea Room offering the famous taco soup, sandwiches, desserts and homemade baked goods, plus the Silent Auction/Raffle benefiting church-affiliated projects and outreach. For more information, please visit stmaryscypress.org or call Jennifer (281-655-8774) or Terri (713-301-8791). St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress, Texas 77429-2005, 281-370-8000.

Mayde Creek Martinette Craft Show

The craft show, located at 19202 Groschke Road, Houston, TX 77084 will be on September 29th from 9 am - 4 pm and will feature unique and wonderful gifts. There will also be face painting and a bounce house for the kids. Admission is FREE! For vendor information, please contact Diana Scudder at scudddiana@yahoo. com or 832-449-3068.

St. Bartholomew HAPPY HEARTS BAZAAR

Are you looking for unique gifts, shopping for home decor, scrumptious desserts, a boutique and delicious homemade chicken soup? Then come prepared to shop and eat at The Annual St. Bartholomew Happy Hearts Bazaar, 5356 Eleventh Street, Katy TX 77493 on Saturday, October 6th, from 4 pm to 7 pm and Sunday, October 7th, from 8 am to 4 pm. High quality handmade gifts, items to decorate your home, a boutique with purses, jewelry, etc., delicious homemade desserts - cookies, cakes, pies, kolaches, pigs in the blanket, candies and mouth-watering, yummy chicken soup for a quick meal and available to take home. Breakfast pastries will be available Sunday morning. We are a friendly group and are looking forward to meeting and serving you!

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Saturday, October 20, 2012 St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy (across from Taylor High School) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sponsored by St. Peter’s United Methodist Women (UMW proceeds benefit missions) Indoor & Outdoor Crafts Booths, Silent Auction, Pumpkin Patch, Bake Sale, Great Food, Free Admission Contact: Melissa Phone: 281-492-8031 x377 email: pick-a-dilly@hotmail.com

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, K of C #8096 Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their 20th Annual Gingerbread Village Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please join us (Free Admission) and shop at over 130 indoor booths. Booths feature Seasonal Décor, Beautiful Art, Handmade Crafts, Name-Brand Merchandise and Gourmet Food. Have lunch at our huge concession stand with Bar-B-Q, Spuds, Chicken Salad, Hot Dogs and homemade goodies. please email Susie Schwartz at kclacraftshow@yahoo.com if you need any additional information. The Arts & Crafts Show will be located at 6646 Addicks-Satsuma, Houston 77084, between N. Hwy. 6 and Eldridge, and between FM 529 and W. Little York. FOLLOW the SIGNS for the best Holiday Bargains and “one of a kind” gifts!!!

Pope John XXIII High School Autumn Harvest Market

Pope John XXIII High School, 1800 West Grand Parkway N., Katy, TX 77449, located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host its 1st Annual Autumn Harvest Market on Saturday, October 27, 2012, featuring Arts, Crafts and Boutique Items, from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm in the school gym. 12x12 spaces are available to rent for $50. please contact Jackie Sitton re: Autumn Harvest Market at autumnharvestmarket@yahoo.com if interested. Space is limited so act fast!

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Grayson Lakes Community-Wide Garage Sale The garage sale will be on October 6, 2012 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM - each sale will be conducted on the individual homeowner’s property. Grayson Lakes is located off of Katy Flewellen Road and Katy Gaston Road. Watch for the signs!

The Star of Destiny Chapter garage sale The Star of Destiny Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will have a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The sale will be held from 7:30 am until 11:00 am at Estates of Chesterfield Swim and Tennis Club, 1707 Briarchester, Katy, Texas 77450. There will be household items, furniture, toys, clothing, books and much more! The items are reasonably priced and this sale is our main source of funds for our patriotic activities with our troops, schools, libraries and military families. Please join us and check out all the treasures!

FALL FESTIVALS KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION FALL FESTIVAL AND AUCTION LUNCHEON Mark your calendars, our next luncheon will be Thursday, September 20, 2012 10 am-1 pm

The festival will be on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 10 AM to 4 PM, providing fun for all including craft booths offering handmade crafts.

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We are currently taking applications from craft vendors. Contact Sue Earl at jear18925@sbcglobal.net for booth prices and other information.

Shop and have lunch in one location! It’s our annual Fundraiser! Bid to win one of the many exciting gifts at our Auction, shop from our vendors, enjoy homemade goods at our bake sale, plus hear an inspirational speaker and have lunch with friends!

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281-398-9911 FUNDRAISERS Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston FundRaising Event - Baby Bottle Blessings

Reservations: call 281-232-8338 or email KatyCWC@gmail.com by 5 pm, Monday, September 17th. Husbands are invited and are welcome to attend!

Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is excited to announce that 27 local churches participated in this year’s Baby Bottle Blessings event. The event ran from Mother’s Day thru Father’s Day. Local residents picked up 2,864 Baby Bottles at their home church and filled the bottles with change, bills and checks during the month long event. This event spotlights the extensive resources that Pregnancy Help Center provides to residents of 3 counties who are faced with circumstances surrounding a present, potential or former pregnancy. Pregnancy Test, Peer Counseling, classes for Moms and Dads, as well as, limited ultrasound and help with maternity clothing and baby items are just some of the services that the Center provides to their clients.

St. Edith Stein Catholic community Founders’ Day Festival

Anyone interested in participating or in learning how to be a volunteer, should contact the center at 281-578-0078.

Please join the St. Edith Stein Catholic community for our Founders’ Day Festival on Saturday, October 6th from 11 AM to 10 PM. There will be fun for the whole family with food, games, BINGO, live music, a beer garden and raffles for amazing prizes! Plus, a country store selling handmade goodies! St. Edith Stein Catholic Church - 3311 N. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77449

If you happen to have a bottle out, please know that Labor Day, September 3rd would be a great time to return it to Pregnancy Help Center.

CHRIST CLINIC PRESENTS BREAKFAST FOR A BLESSING On September 14, 2012, Christ Clinic will sponsor a fundraising breakfast from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, at the Marriott - Katy, 16011 Katy Freeway. The Emcee will be Lily Jang, KHOU, Channel 11. The speakers will be Senator Glenn Hegar: District 18 and Commissioner Andy Meyers. Individual tickets are $35 each. Sponsor tickets are Faith - $1,500, Hope - $1000 and Love - $500. Visit www.christclinickaty.org to purchase tickets or for sponsorship opportunities. For questions, call 713-256-7770.

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Who is your favorite Super Hero? Saturday, September 29, 2012 Villagio Center, Katy, TX Race starts 8:00 am Start a new family tradition and dress up as your favorite Super Hero and help Keep Kids Connected raise funds. Go to www.keepkidsconnected.org and sign up online or download a form and mail it in. Entry fees for the 5K Run/Walk are $28 before Sept. 16th, $33 (Sept. 17th-28th) and $35 on Race Day. Entry fee for the 1 Mile Family Run/Walk is $20. Entry fee includes a t-shirt. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit the website for all the details. Keep Kids Connected is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization that, through the generous donations of our patrons and sponsors, is working with hospitals and doctors to provide Netbook computers to children with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. For more information, contact Keep Kids Connected at: keepkidsconnected@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1127, Katy, TX 77492. To download an application, go to www.keepkidsconnected.org where Potential computer recipients can check eligibility requirements.

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The Sunshine Kids are a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. The children have the opportunity to go on vacations with other childhood cancer patients. It gives them the opportunity to share with others in their same situation and gives them a break in their treatment. The Gary Greene Champions office has an annual fundraiser in the northwest part of Houston. This year, it will be at the Red River Saloon on 249 (23238) just north of Spring Cypress on Wednesday, October 3rd from 5-9 PM, with food served at 7 PM. The location, as well as the Bar-B-Q dinner, is generously donated so 100 percent of the proceeds can go to the Kids. There will be a silent auction, food, music and fun. If you would like to be a sponsor, auction item donor or attend, contact Jennifer Carmichael or Sharon Teusink at 281-444-5140 - jcarmichael@garygreene.com or Sharon@garygreene.com to email either.

Boots ‘n Whoops NWHC Aggie Moms Event www.nwhcaggiemoms.org

Vendor Call!! Vendor space for our October event is booking now. For booth information email pat-groves@sbcglobal.net - contact: Pat Groves. NWHC AGGIE MOMS will hold their 4th Annual Boots and Whoops scholarship fundraiser on Sunday, October 14th at Red River Dance Hall on 249 from 1:00-5:00 PM, featuring live country western entertainment, barbecue, dancing, arts and crafts show and car show. Aggie or not, you’ll want to join the fun. Tickets available through our website now. The Northwest Harris County Aggie Moms Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, at the Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive and Cutten Road. Aggie Moms won’t ask you to wear a funny hat, learn a secret handshake or give a speech. We simply help you help your student reach their potential. Join us for food, door prizes and speakers. Our next meeting is September 11, 2012.

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Tin Nguyen, O.D. Therapeutic Optometrist

Keep Kids Connected, a local non-profit organization that gives Netbook computers to kids with cancer or other serious illnesses, collects and recycles aluminum beverage cans the second Saturday of each month at the Tradition Bank, Pin Oak branch from 9 am-12 pm. Please stop by each month to donate your cans. The proceeds from the recycling are used to purchase computers. visit www. keepkidsconnected.org for more information on the organization.

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Katy Rebels Girls Basketball Association The 8th Grade Katy Rebels-D’Addieco Team took 1st place in the June 30-July 1, 2012 Primetime tournament in Humble, TX. The team went 4-0 to win the tournament in convincing fashion. The zone defense continued to frustrate opponents and the extra effort to complete every hustle play led to opportunities that made the difference in the games. Their continued commitment to defense allowed them to control the pace of the games and deflate opponents early, resulting in large margins of victory against quality teams. Congratulations to Allison, LaShanda, Kim, Sydney, Natalia, Alyssa, Emily, Delaney, Tianna and Anna on another successful tournament!

Katy YMCA Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is still in progress. Limited spaces available. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org • YMCA Child Care 2012-2013 Registration Now Open: Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and after school care. • Fall YMCA Youth Sports Leagues: Youth NFL Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball or Cheerleading. Teen Volleyball and Basketball also offered. • Swim Lessons: 6 months thru adult. Group and private lessons available year round. • YMCA Martial Arts: Karate Do (Shotokan Style) and Tae Kwon Do offered. • Active Older Adults Open House: Wednesday, September 12th, 10 AM - 1 PM at the Katy YMCA. Active Older Adults are invited to the Katy Y to see what is offered in the area of fitness and social activities. Join us for fitness class demos, blood pressure checks, giveaways and snacks. • Y Guides and Princesses Open House: Saturday, September 22nd, 10 AM - noon at the Katy YMCA. Y Guides, formerly Adventure Guides, is designed to foster companionship and understanding between father and child, in a wholesome atmosphere that emphasizes fun and adventure. Activities emphasize family values and respect for the environment. One feature of our program that differentiates us from others is the involvement of all Dads in activities, not just one or two group leaders. Stop by the Y and bring the kids too! • YMCA ZumbaFest: Friday, September 28th, 6 PM - 8 PM at the Katy YMCA. Free and open to the community! Dance to the beat of rhythmic Zumba music! Team taught by several instructors. This workout will energize and invigorate you. Come and go or stay for the whole workout! • YMCA Turkey Dash Early Bird Registration: Join us for the 2012 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dash presented by Reliant. November 22, 2012 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Turkey Dash, Katy’s

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From Diapers to Dating …We’re Your Kids’ Doctors for Life. At Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Katy, our dedicated pediatricians deliver great care for your kids. AppointmentsNOW • – Choose available pediatric appointments online at kelsey-seybold.com with AppointmentsNOW. Accepting • New Patients – and 50 health insurance plans. After-Hours • Nurse Hotline – 713-442-0000. Onsite • Services – Laboratory and X-ray. Multiple • Medical Specialties in Two Locations – including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and OB/GYN, as well as Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics – Sports Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Surgery. We’re here to earn your TRUST. Learn more at kelsey-seybold.com.

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Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the fall season. Games start on October 6, 2012. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time, opportunities to playevery position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are required. Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save): Thru September 17th: $104 Online After September 18th: $109 Online Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform (shirt, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice

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West Houston Girls Softball Association Registration West Houston Girls Softball Association invites you to come join the fun! Registration is now OPEN for our Fall 2012 season. Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and exciting way. No experience necessary! Girls, ages 5-17, are eligible to play! Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed online, in-person or by mail (visit our website for forms and dates): www.eteamz.com/whgsa. If you have questions, please feel free to email Monica Canady at westhoustongsa@yahoo.com

i9 Sports Registration is open for fall Flag Football, Basketball and Soccer leagues in Katy! i9 Sports is the #1 provider of youth sports leagues, camps and instructional clinics in the country for kids ages 3-14. We focus on fun, skills and sportsmanship with a commitment to safety. Summer camp registration is going on now and fall leagues start September 22nd. For more information, please visit www.i9sports. com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

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Katy, Texas has a new 3-Time World Champion, Mikayla Francisco, age 8. This past June 2012 at the American Taekwondo Association’s World Championships, held in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mikayla took home 3 Gold World Champion Titles in Traditional Form, Sparring and Creative Form. She competed in a total of 7 Top Ten divisions, placing in each event with 3 Silver medals in Traditional Weapon, Extreme Form, Extreme weapon and a Bronze medal in Creative Weapon.

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Added to her 2012 World Championship achievements, Mikayla also earned 7 Texas State Champion Titles in Traditional Form, Traditional Weapon, Sparring, Creative Form, Creative Weapon, Extreme Form and Extreme Weapon 2012 - this being her 3rd consecutive year as a Texas State Champion in TaeKwonDo. We are so very proud of Mikayla and thank family and friends for all the support along her Road to World Champion.

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The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools. Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries.org for additional information.

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CHURCH NEWS CrossPoint Community Church is hosting it’s first 5K event! GO 5K A Different Way and The Outdoor Market, organized by the CrossPoint’s Community Impact Team, will be held at CrossPoint Westgreen, located at 700 S. Westgreen Blvd, Katy TX 77450 on November 17, 2012. CrossPoint Westgreen will utilize their property, as well as the adjacent Mason Creek running trails and Rick Rice Park to make up the 3.1 mile route for the race. The route will also include a series of obstacles & “outreach” tasks, which include gathering care package items and stowing them in a cinched bag that each of the 500 participants will carry throughout the journey. The completed care package bags will be delivered to persons in need throughout the community as part of the CrossPoint Community Impact “Project Feed the Need.” Participant registration begins Sept. 9th continuing thru a firm deadline of Oct. 28th. Following the race is The Outdoor Market, a second annual event that features vendors, craftsmen, household items, children’s activities and concessions. Proceeds from both events will be donated to Christ Clinic of Katy.

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Grace Fellowship UMC IS offering Jr. High Small Groups in your neighborhood! Grace Fellowship UMC is offering Junior High Small Groups in your neighborhood! Do you find that your Junior High Child is looking to build friendships? Is he/she looking for a place to belong? Is he/ she bored after school? Looking for something to do after dinner? Seeking guidance? Simply looking for a place to meet up with friends each week? If so, we have just the place for your child! Starting the week of September 9th-14th and throughout the school year, we’ll be offering Junior High Small Groups at a variety of times and locations. We hope your child will choose to come check us out! Then, together you can choose the one that fits your family’s schedule best! Small groups are a great opportunity for students to build deeper relationships with each other and with Christ! Details available at www.whatisgrace.org/content.cfm?id=379 or by calling 281-646-1903, ext. 128

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Great Comedy Night Ross Bennett As comedian Allan Sherman once said, “you don’t have to be Jewish”…… to perform comedy at Congregation Or Ami, West Houston’s only conservative Synagogue, but you do have to be funny. On Saturday, October 13th, nationally renowned comedian Ross Bennett, will perform his unique brand of very funny stand-up comedy at the Synagogue, in an authentic comedy club setting, at 8:30 PM. Bennett, a one time West Point Cadet who left the Academy to become a Comedian (“probably the greatest service I will ever do for my country”), has been performing comedy for over 30 years. Over the years, Ross Bennett has appeared at the Friar’s Club and on many TV programs including “Evening at the Improv.” Bennett also co-wrote and stars in the very funny play, PASTRAMI ON RYE WITH MAYO, about the last 4 comedians performing in the Catskills.

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Katy Aglow Aglow International is a global, trans-denominational Christian organization. More than 200,000 Aglow members meet together each month through local fellowships. At the monthly gatherings there is time to meet and visit with friends, enjoy corporate worship and prayer and hear from a guest speaker. Many of the ladies share lunch afterwards. You are most cordially invited to attend the Katy Aglow group. You will be glad you did.

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Meeting: October 23, 2012 Speaker: Jennifer Campbell of Mosaic House of Prayer Time: 9:30 AM - Arrive/Visit 10:00 AM - Meeting begins Place: Church on the Rock (Fellowship Hall), 433 S. Barker Cypress, Houston, TX 77094 (Dir: 1-10 Exit Barker Cypress Rd., go south 3 blocks to corner of Barker Cypress @ Kingsland Blvd.) Contact: www.katyaglow.com for guest speaker and group information www.aglow.org for information about Aglow International

The Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church Free Art Show The Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church is holding its first annual Art Show on Sunday, September 16th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. We will have live art demonstrations, a children’s craft room, displays of our members’ art creations and refreshments. Please join us for this free event. Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church is located at 6035 S. Fry Road.

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Living Word Lutheran Church Kick-Off Day Kick-Off Day at Living Word Lutheran Church is an annual celebration of the start of our school year ministries, which include Sunday School, Confirmation (Jr. High age), Senior High, Mom’s Group and Junior Youth for Christ (elementary age, meets mid-week). A moonwalk, snow cones, bungee run, obstacle course and information about the ministry programs will be available from 9 to 11 am, on Sunday, September 9th on the church lawn. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Road in Katy. For more info., visit the church website at www.livingwordkaty.org or call the church office at 281-392-2300

Free Children’s and Youth Music Programs at Living Word LUTHERAN This Fall Living Word Lutheran Church will begin free children’s and youth music programs starting in September. Age appropriate lessons in the basics of music will be taught, including singing and playing instruments. The program is open to all; church membership is not required. Ages 3 through Kindergarten meet on Mondays, 6:00-6:45 pm in The Annex, beginning September 10th. Grades 1st through 6th meet on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm in the Sanctuary, beginning September 4th. Grades

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Katy Christian Women’s Connection Join us for a prayer, coffee and fellowship 10 AM to 11:30 AM La Madeleine’s 23322 Mercantile Parkway Katy, TX (Grand Parkway and I-10) Bring a friend and don’t forget to bring your Bible. 2012 Prayer Connection dates: September 13th October 11th th November 8 December 6th

Power for Today Bible Study and Prayer “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matt 6:34 Held every 3rd Tuesday - 6:30-7:30 pm Omni Hotel Westside - Café on the Lake 13210 Katy FreewayHouston, Texas 77079 281-558-8338

“FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE WORLD” BAHA’I FAITH OF FORT BEND COUNTY Please join us for an informal devotional gathering, where we share music, prayers and inspirational readings taken from the major religions of the world, in an environment of unity and harmony. The Word of God, say the Baha’i Writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts and renews one’s sense of purpose. The devotional is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, from 4-5 PM and will be followed by a sharing of thoughts, ideas and ways to apply spiritual principles to one’s day-to-day affairs. Refreshments will be served. For details on the location or for answers to any other questions you may have, please call the Baha’i Faith of Fort Bend County at 281-395-9026.

Creekside Church Community Community Bible Studies Sept. - Dec.

Ladies Bible Study - Thursdays at 6:30 pm; dinner provided; 542 Applewhite Dr. Men’s Bible Study - Saturdays at 7:00 am; Katy Mills Denny’s Couples Bible Studies - Tues, Wed & Thursday multiple neighborhoods Please email or call for more information info@thecreekside.org, 713-705-4878.

SENIOR CHURCH GROUPS Kingsland Baptist Church Weekly Events for Adult 55+ Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and we will eat together at noon.

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21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 Group Exercise Class - The exercise class for adults 55+ meets every Wednesday at 8:45 AM for 45 minutes of exercise led by Christy Kennedy, a group fitness certified instructor. This is a great time to enjoy like-minded folks who are strengthening and conditioning their body for the long haul. Regardless of your present condition, Christy will help you improve while making the exercise fun and beneficial. For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.

EPIPHANY BINGO Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. There Is No Smoking Allowed During All Bingo Games. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church BINGO At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.

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THEATER/ARTS Houston Family Arts Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Memories and Traditions

The Houston Family Arts Center announces its 8th subscription season, an exciting line-up of plays and musicals all of which reflect the theme of “memories and traditions.” The season includes a timeless American classic, a stunning Tennessee Williams drama, three Tony Award-winning Best Musicals, the “revival” version of a musical with characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz and two hilarious comedies. Season subscriptions are available for $92-$144 and offer incredible savings, exclusive benefits and personalized customer service. Subscribers save as much as 30% off single-ticket prices. HFAC subscriber perks include the opportunity to pick the best seats before they go on sale to the general public, an opening night reception, and recognition in every Playbill. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374. Houston Family Arts Center 2012-2013 Main Stage Season Our Town (Through - Sept. 9, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) The Glass Menagerie (Sept. 23 - Oct. 14, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) Crazy for You (Nov. 2-25, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Jan. 25 - Feb. 10, 2013 on the Garza Main Stage) Annie (March 1-17, 2013 at the Berry Center) Leaving Iowa (April 5-21, 2013 on the Garza Main Stage) Over the River and Through the Woods (June 7-23, 2013 on the Garzas Main Stage) Fiddler on the Roof (July 12-28, 2013 at the Berry Center)

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The HFAC Actors Academy 2012 Fall Semester is for children and teens who have a love for acting, dancing and singing and who desire to learn from top area professionals. The Academy is now enrolling children and teens for its fall semester. The award-winning Actors Academy features acting, singing and dance instruction as well as performance opportunities in musicals, dramas and comedies - especially designed for kids and teens! The fall semester runs Sept. 4 through Dec. 21, 2012. For more info and to register for fall classes, check the HFAC Actors Academy website at www.hfacacademy.com or call 281-685-2623.

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We are a ladies daytime chorus with approximately 30 members. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 30 years. We sing old favorites and contemporary tunes arranged in the barbershop style. The four parts creating the barbershop sound are Tenor, Lead, Baritone and Bass. We rehearse Friday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Treemont Retirement Center located at 2501 Westerland, off Westheimer and Gessner. We love to have visitors and even more when you decide to join our chorus. For additional information, please call Pat at 281497-4904 or decibelle@comcast.net (email). We perform two types of shows each year. Currently we are singing a selection of patriotic songs, Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are,” Perry Como’s “Hot Diggity Dog” and other fun tunes. You’ll be singing along with us before you know it. Our Christmas show includes old favorites, but also includes new fun tunes with props, narratives and choreography. We’ll begin preparing that program in October and book performances for the first two weeks in December. Come visit any Friday and see how much fun you can have with us.

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Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects. • Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves and dead wood. Light green leaves may signify lack of iron (chlorosis). Correct with iron cheleates. • Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little bone meal around the roots. • Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall growth. Follow up with a dose of fertilizer the first week of September. • Plants come out of summer rest and go crazy. Insect populations explode as we get into cooler temperatures. Diseases that have been dormant wake up. - Citrus, croton, avocado and mango are susceptible to spider mites and thrips. Discourage them with a strong jet of water from a hose directed to the undersides of the leaves. - Hibiscus, citrus, palms, gardenia and ixora are susceptible to scale and mealybug. • Winter vegetable gardens and perennials get planted. • Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies. • Fire ants baits should be put out in September-October to lessen the number of eggs that make it to Spring. • St. Augustine grass gets its fall fertilizer during September. Continue to mow at maximum height. You want to leave a lot of leaf surface to produce carbohydrate reserves for the winter. • Keep an eye out for sod webworms. First sign of them is grass that appears to stop growing. You need to get them early for biological controls to work. When the caterpillars are only 1/4 inch, Bacillus thuringiensis applications can slow them. Bt is a bacteria that works on the caterpillars’ digestive systems and makes them stop feeding. Do the application late in the day. The larvae feed at night and you want them to get nice fresh Bt. • When the heat and drought end, the weather could bring brown patch disease in the St. Augustine grass. Watch for yellowish spots if the nights drop into the 60’s and days stay in the 80’s.

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• CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 pm at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available. • Free Mental Disorders Family Support Groups - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. • NAMI Family to Family - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637. • DEPRESSION Bipolar support alliance - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. • The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. • Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas katy support group - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. • Harris county WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130. • ECI Project TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. • Different Strokes - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • The Arc of Katy - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info. • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets at West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood. For times, please see our website at www.foodaddicts.org or call 281-392-8914. • West Houston Medical Center - offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups and free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657. • DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237. • Home Encouragement - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org. • Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets the first Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net. • Katy ADHD parent group - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. • Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church - located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers groups for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.

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• st. peter’s united Methodist church support groups – We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao for more information. • Christ Clinic - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church weekly Support Groups - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. • CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH - Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a free ongoing meeting, open to the public. For more info., go to www.crosspt.org/classes or call 281-398-6464. • Katy/West Houston Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Meetup Group – monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule. • Hopekeepers - national web site is restministries.org for more information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. • Lifeway International - an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753.

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PARENT’S (MOM’S) & CHILDREN’S GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, ETC. • LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime Meetings 1st Wed. of month, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7:00-8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Maria 832-606-9932 (Spanish). La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS Club of Katy - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. You can also contact Jamie Ensminger, Membership VP: 832-493-1507. • MOMS @ Second - West Campus - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 1007. • Bear Creek Baptist MOPS – Meets the second and forth Friday of each month at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per meeting for childcare and MOPS dues. For more info, contact Kristi Brock at Kristig8@hotmail. com or 281-858-4202. • Katy Moms In PRAYER International group For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. • Mothers’ Share Group - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org. • Mocha Moms - a Stay-At-Home Support group for women of color. For more info, contact Hesma at 281-762-0262 or www.mochamomswesthouston.org. • iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy. • REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.

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• All Moms of Katy - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • WORKING Moms of Katy - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. • Katy Moms In PRAYER International group - For info., please contact Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit the Moms In Prayer website at www.MomsInPrayer.org. • KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at The Church of Holy Apostles located at 1225 West Grand Parkway S. For more info., please email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. • Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Support group (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. • Katy Association of Child Care Professionals - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. • PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. • FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. • Breath Of Life Children’s Center Clinic - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. • MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • West Houston Medical Center - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:

• KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated. net or check our Face Book page or our website www.katyrepublicans.com. • West Fort Bend County Republican Women – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. • Katy Area Democrats - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@hotmail.com. • Katy Mommy Patriots - moms meeting to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Meets twice a month. For more info., call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854.

rotary clubs:

• The Rotary Club of Katy Sunrise (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, for breakfast at The Club at Falcon Point, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com. • The Rotary Club of Katy - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com. • WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662.

toastmasters:

• Katy Toastmasters - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/ • Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-6287. For more info. on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org.

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• Easy Risers Toastmasters - meets every Tuesday morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more info., contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com.

business/networking:

• West Houston’s (CBMC) Christian Businessmen Committee - meet at various times and places. For more info call Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343 or visit www.houston.cbmc.com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm. • American Business Women’s Assoc. Katy Charter Chapter - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. Networking begins at 6:00 pm, dinner and meeting at 6:30 pm. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com. • W. Houston Chapter, Intern’l Assoc. of Admin. Professionals (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). • ABWA west houston network - meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at The Cellar Door. For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. • Business Network International - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com. • (BNI) Business Network International - Cinco Ranch - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. • Parkway Business Partners chapter of BNI meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. • InHouston-Katy PremIer Professional Business Networking - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:008:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@ freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy. • BIZPACK - “Connecting People in Business and Life” - Networking And Breakfast $5: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 AM at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com. • THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. • West Katy Netweavers - meets at Essence Cafe in downtown Fulshear every first and third Wednesday. Starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of attendance is $1. Members may bring a number of your business cards to exchange with others and leave one with us. For questions, contact at tajanamesic@greengrovegroup.com

neighbors/welcome:

• KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at members homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281-395-1730. • Welcome Wagon Club of Katy - please call Sharon at 281-392-1658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com.

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• The green Trails Ladies Club - For more info., call Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177. • The Greater Katy Exchange Club - meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner

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• Nottingham Country Garden Club of Katy - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016. • american sewing guild in katy - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org. • The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists - meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. • WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. • KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. • The Bluebonnet Stencilers of Texas - meets 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road west). For more info. concerning meetings, call 281-370-2005. • KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD – Last Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10. • The Houston Pond Society – Meets first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more info., please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org. • West Houston Chapter of the Romance Writers of America - meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Visit us on the Web at www.whrwa.com for more info. on upcoming events. For more info. Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679. • FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each Thursday night, 7:30 – 9:30 at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette@hotmail.com. • Prairie Promenaders Square Dance Club - meets first four Friday nights at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows from 8-10 PM. For questions, call 281-647-0559 or 281-550-3701. • Houston Square & Round Dance Council, Inc. - For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www.squarethru.com. • WESTSIDE OVER 50 CLUB - meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. For reservations and info., please contact Kirk Hanson, 281-346-0459 or Betty Larsen at 281-392-3836.

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• The Katy 4-F Bass Club (Friends Fishing For Fun) - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. • The Texas Triumph Register (TTR) - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@comcast.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. • The Katy Bead Group - meets Wednesdays at 12:00 noon on the second floor of the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean at 281693-4398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com. • The Katy Pokemon TCG League - We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 at DoubleDave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol.com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info. • Katy Woodworker’s Guild - meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. • The Houston Area Wood Carvers Club - meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. • The Katy Cruizers ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE Club - meets the first Monday of each month at the La Finca Mexican Restaurant on Westheimer Parkway (back room). Eat at 6 PM. Meeting from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to katycruizers@yahoo.com. • BUNCO GROUP FORMING - If interested, please email me at cdkushner@sbcglobal.net. It is tentatively set for the second Wednesday of each month, from 7-10 PM and will cost approximately $5-10 a night to play. • The KATY Area ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs Officer at 281-352-8057 for more information on artist mentoring and monthly members’ meetings or visit www.katyareaartists.org. • Cinco Ranch Men’s Poker Group - Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. If interested, call Jim at 832-715-8206 (cell) for further information.

HERITAGE GROUPS • WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB - meets 3rd Friday of every month, 7:00 PM, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Addicks-Satsuma. For more info., call Carolyn or Derby Smith 281463-1678. • IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - meets 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM at the Harris County MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon, in Katy. This is just west of Mason Road, one mile south of I-10 at Mason Road (exit #745). Call 281-395-3038 for more info.. • British Club of Katy - Free to join and open to all Brits and ExPats who live in Katy and surrounding areas. For more info., contact Jane at 281-693-4707, Vanessa at 281-579-2832 or Nicky at 281-574-3653. Or email janebarlow@consolidated.net, Vanessa. heintz@comcast.net or nickyjukes@hotmail.com. • Bear Creek Brit’s - British or married to a Brit? We meet regularly for coffee mornings, dinners, movies and children’s activities. If interested, please phone Cath at 281-395-6701. • National Council of Jewish Women - Career Branch of NCJW has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info., call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@ sbcglobal.net. • BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION - Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org. • CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.texas-brigade.org. Select 1st Texas and then Co C.”

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• The Sam Houston Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas - meets 3rd Saturday of each month (except April). Lunch meetings are held at The Briar Club located at 2603 Timmons Lane beginning at 12 Noon. Visit us on the Web at http://samhoustonchapter.tripod.com or call John C. Thrash 713-647-0570 or 713-352-0993. • JAMES BATES SOCIETY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - meets once a month from September to May on Sunday afternoons usually from 2:00 to 4:00 at different locations. Please contact the Senior Society President, Kathy Pritchett at kathyspritchett@gmail. com or by phone at 713-876-6057. For more info., go to www.nscar.org.

MILITARY • AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS - meets at 7:30 PM, at the Elks Lodge on Katy Fort Bend Rd., on the fourth Wednesday of each month. All past and current members of our armed forces are invited to attend. • Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars - meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. near Ave. D. All U.S. veterans of foreign combat are welcome to visit or come join with us. For more details phone 281391-VETS(8387) or come see us! • Marine Corps League: Tijerina Detachment meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM at Katy Elks Lodge #2628. For additional information, call 281-799-9382 or 936-931-5945. Or visit us online at www.usmcmarine1.org. • CIVIL AIR PATROL THUNDERBIRD SQUADRON - Cadet program is open to boys and girls, age 12 and adults. Meetings are Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM at 18000 Groeschke Road off Barker Cypress at the West Houston Airport. For further info., email ajmorrow1311@att.net.

UNIVERSITY ALUMINI CLUBS, PARENT EVENTS • Delta Gamma Alumnae Group of Katy/West Houston - For more info., contact Terri Barrow at 281-492-2847 or tlbarrow402@comcast.net. • Katy Coogs Alumni Network - University of Houston Alumni Club that serves U of H alumni in Katy and its surrounding areas. If you are interested in joining this club, please contact: Rom Crespo, romcrespo@ sbcglobal.net. • KATY AREA A&M MOM’S CLUB - meetings and special events periodically throughout the year. All ages are invited to participate. For more info., visit www.aggiemoms.org or www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com. • Xi Mu Eta - We are Beta Sigma Phi, an international Sorority. Please call Norma Gunderson at 832-437-1636 for more info. regarding our chapter and meeting dates. • Laureate Theta Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - meets twice a month in member’s homes. For more info., please contact Pinky Stromek at 281-395-6766 or Alice White at 281-599-8347. • Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Southwest Houston Council - an international women’s friendship network, that also provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. For info., please contact Jill Coble at 281-392-7181, jcoble3930@gmail.com. • Theta Phi KATY - Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee.dawn@ yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net. • Bear Creek Genealogical Society & Library Inc - meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month (September-May), from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, at Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084. For more info., contact Gary at 281-398-0333, email getober@ hotmail.com or Betty at 713-467-6302, email b.bond007@comcast.net. • Greater Katy Alumnae Panhellenic - welcomes all NPC sorority members to come to their meetings. For further information, see their website at www.katypanhellenic.org. • Sigma Phi - local chapter of a national organization, Sigma Alpha Sorority, whose mission is to build sustained friendships, allow for personal growth, while supporting charities. Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee. dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net.

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VFW Voice of Democracy A National ESSAY Competition The Voice of Democracy essay is a National Competition created in 1947 to allow high school students in grades 9-12 to voice their opinion on their responsibility to our nation. The theme for 2012 is: “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?” Students from public, private and parochial high schools and home schooled students, in the U.S. and in American high schools overseas may enter. The oral presentation must be not less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes in length, spoken in English and recorded on the media specified on the application form, with no background noise or enhancements. The essay cannot contain the student’s name, city, state, grade level or refer to their nationality. Entries must be received no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2012. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX, 77410-0002. The winning VFW Post #8905 entry will then compete for the VFW District 4 Scholarship and that winner competes for the VFW Department of Texas Scholarship. The State winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. in March of 2013 to compete for a $40,000 VFW National scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.

Patriot’s Pen Conducted Nationwide, this VFW sponsored youth essay competition gives 6th, 7th and 8th graders an opportunity to write 300-400 word essays expressing their views on democracy with the prospect of awards for future educational endeavors. We invite you to join the more than 120,000 students who participated last year in this contest. You may access specific instructions by going to the VFW Website: VFW.ORG, choosing programs, then scholarships, then Patriot’s Pen. The 2012 theme is “What Would I Tell America’s Founding Fathers?” Entries must be submitted no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2012. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX 77410-0002.

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Katy VFW remembers: Korea - 59 th anniversary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182 remembered the 59th Anniversary of the Signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement - Cease Fire - on Friday, July 27th, at the VFW Veterans Memorial Museum. The newly renovated museum is located at 6206 George Bush Drive, Katy, Texas. The post hosted a presentation, which was led by several veterans who severed during the Korean War. These veterans briefly shared highlights of their experiences and memories of the war fought on the Korean Peninsula. The post also had one of its members share what it is like today at the Panmunjom, where the agreement was signed 59 years ago on July 27, 1953. For questions regarding the service for the Korean Armistice Agreement or for information about VFW Post 9182, contact Commander Dave Brasell, VFW, at 281-391-8387. Post meetings are held at the VFW Hall on George Bush Drive in Katy, TX on the first Monday of each month beginning at 7:30 PM. Dinner precedes the monthly meetings.

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Yamaha beginner trombone, $250. 281-463-7811. New ATV tires, only 4, Mud Light ITP, 27X10.00-12 and 27X12.00-12, value $550, will sell for $300 for all 4. Call to see 713-492-8248. Custom white, faux wood blinds for sale. 3 - 40” W x 70” H, 1 sink window 34” W x 40” H. $40 each or best offer. Call 281-463-1175. Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, lat-pull pully system & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled. 281-881-6405. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com. Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205. Contact School8007@aol.com.

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1994 Mercedes SL320 convertible with hard top. Excellent condition, beautiful! 82K original miles, $11,000. 713-724-1062. 2010 Ford F150 XLT with Extended Cab, 4.6L V8. Exterior color, silver with tan cloth interior. Upgraded chrome wheels, 6 foot long bed with liner, power windows, doors, tinted windows, Sirius XM capable. Less than 20k miles on it. For pictures and inquiries, email anwilbanks99@gmail.com. Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543. 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle, eggshell on white in color, black leather saddle bags, $3,000. 281-726-4305 Pat.

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Nonprofit Youth organization, Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S.) is seeking the donation of a small building with office & meeting space to operate its Teen Talk Program which is volunteer run. T.E.E.S. is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organization and currently hosts weekly Table Talk sessions for middle and high school students. Our mission is to empower youth to become self sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of their communities. T.E.E.S. is volunteer run and receives zero government funding. If you are interested in donating a space to us, please contact Alison or Nikki at 281-347-1926.

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YMCA Before/After School Counselors - Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Part Time. Shifts available: Monday - Friday 6:30 - 8:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. Submit applications to Sherry Hubbard, sherryh@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 235.

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YMCA Child Watch Attendants - The Katy Y is seeking responsible individuals to supervise children in our Child Watch Department while their parents are working out at the Y. Must be at least 16 years old. Part-time. Day, evening and weekend shifts available. Submit applications to Pam Filip at pamf@ ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 208. Wanted - Hairstylists. Looking for a fun and relaxing place to work, one that appreciates you? Look no further! Sheri Marie’s Salon & Co. is hiring great hairstylists. Visit www.sherimariesalonco.com or call 281-463-7375. Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.

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Classified Ads Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc. (MRE, Inc.) is always in search of highly motivated Real Estate Agents who’s core values that are aligned with that of the Broker’s. You are not expected to have the exact know-how when you start. But open minded and willing to learn from a TREC-MCE Instructor with over 28 years experience on leasing and working with property management with single family homes & condos. MRE, Inc. will guide you on the proper forms to use. Broker will provide a one-on-one support to any Real Estate Agent willing and wanting to learn more. MRE, Inc. will assist you to better serve your clients/ customers/investors with sales, leases and property management. MRE, Inc. has been recognized and involved with Katy ISD, Community Education for more than 23 years at Taylor High School in Katy. MRE, Inc. offers incentive packages along with additional Real Estate knowledge. For more information and to get started on your new career today; please contact the Broker, “Tisha” Matticks, at mre@mantarayenterprises.com . Now hiring security officers, part time/full time. No experience necessary. Retirees welcome. All shifts available. Accepting applications Monday Thursday, 8 AM - 11 AM. Located at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77079. Phone: 281-759-1035. Driver needed, $10 an hour, prefer someone who lives in Sunset Meadows subdivision, good for retiree or college student, 713-688-4700. Position available for an experienced sales/appointment setter for a local security company. Offering salary plus commission, work from home or office. Apply at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, TX, 77079, Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 11 AM.

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Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.

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HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES Grand Lakes - Committee Chairpersons COMMUNITY EVENTS Winter Festival Carole Fox 281-693-1183 Bonnie Duhart GARAGE SALE OPEN Easter Egg Hunt Bonnie Duhart Denise Morrow JULY 4th EVENT Carole Fox 281-693-1183 HALLOWEEN EVENt Denise Morrow Bonnie Duhart

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NEWSLETTER Monica Vagholkar monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com WOMAN’S ASSOC. Alexis Bante acbante@aol.com Eva Miller evajoel@sbcglobal LOST & FOUND PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 grandlakes4pets@aol.com PLAY GROUPS Elizabeth Demaree emtheriot@yahoo.com 281-392-8861 CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com GRAND LAKES BOARD of Directors Collins Pier Bill Jenkins

Gary Collins Jeff Ross

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September 2012

Grand Lakes

POLICE/FIRE Emergency Numbers.... Fire Department (Emergency) Fire Department (Non Emergency) Fort Bend Co. Sheriff

***911*** 281-498-2800 281-498-1310 281-341-4665

Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 Reliant energy 713-207-7777 email:service@reliant.com Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 Municipal District Services ( MDS) GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 281-290-6503 Billing/Payment/Customer Care 281-290-6507 Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 Best Trash 281-313-2378 (Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 1-800-332-7143 or www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> Comcast 713-341-1000 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512

Community Katy Family YMCA Fort Bend Co. Court House Katy Chamber of Commerce

281-392-5055 281-342-3411 281-391-5289

Schools www.katyisd.org KISD Administration KISD Transportation Alexander Rae Elementary Beckendorf Junior High Seven Lakes High School Miller Career Center www.katyisd.org

281-396-6000 281-396-7560 281-237-7100 281-237-8800 281-237-2800 281-237-6300

Libraries Ft. Bend Co. Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch Cinco Ranch Library George Memorial Maud Smith Marks

281-395-1311 281-395-1311 281-342-4455 281-492-8592

Medical Fort Bend Co.Health Dept. Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Kingsland Diagnostic Center Christus St. Catherine Hospital

281-342-6414 281-392-1111 281-579-1119 281-599-5700

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