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ONSITE OFFICE HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:15 AM to 3:15 pm 8:15 AM to 3:15 pm Closed 8:15 AM to 3:15 pm 8:15 AM to 3:15 pm
PHONE 281-492-6020 Closed Wednesday and Saturday/ Sunday Voicemail is available. Calls will be returned during scheduled office hours. Please note the office will be closed Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday.
EASTER PARTY Come out and join us for the Canyon Gate Easter Party on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 10 am to 12 noon. Take your picture with the Easter Bunny and enjoy some refreshments and jump around in the Bouncy House!
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January 2013 Type Number Dispatched Calls 45 Traffic/ Field Contacts 1 Arrests 2 Alarm Calls 2 911 Calls 0 House Watches / Prop Checks 0 * TRAFFIC CONTACTS includes: self initiated calls, citizen contacts, rendered assistance, traffic stops and property checks. * CRIMINAL ARRESTS includes: traffic stops, felony and misdemeanor. * HOUSE WATCHES includes: vacation watches and close patrols.
2013 ASSESSMENTS WERE DUE JANUARY 31, 2013 All homeowner association fees were due 1/31/12. Interest starts accruing on March 1st (5% APR). While the HOA will work with homeowners if a payment plan is needed, you must contact the office directly via email (phardilek@ccbpropertyman-
agement.com) or phone (281-492-6020) to request a formal payment plan. The onsite office cannot accept cash payments over $200. If a formal plan is set up, please pay the exact amount due on or before the due date as interest is calculated into the plan. NO PLANS WILL BE SET UP AFTER APRIL 1st. Accounts will be sent to the attorney’s office on April 2nd, so if you set up a plan and no payment has been received by April 1st, you will be turned over for collection. Once an account has been sent to the attorney, payment arrangements must be made through them - payments will not be accepted at the office. Reminders were sent out in February and again in March. Please don’t ignore assessment fees - they will not go away. If a homeowner waits until after a letter is received from the attorney, over $100 will be added to the balance - and costs quickly escalate from there.
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The Canyon Gate Annual Spring Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th. The community will be open
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POACHING/ILLEGAL TRAPS Some homeowners in our community were walking on the path behind the park (near the levee) and both the homeowner and their dog had their feet caught in foot traps that were buried under leaves. Since then, two more traps have been found (near game trails just east of the subdivision in the area between the levee and the bayou) and have been confiscated. The authorities have been notified and are taking this matter very seriously as these traps could easily have seriously injured someone. The natural areas surrounding the subdivision are frequented by pedestrians, adult and child alike, as well as their pets. As this land belongs to the Army Corp of Engineers, it is a serious offense if someone is caught poaching or discharging firearms. The authorities have promised to do a sweep of the area and increase patrols in an effort to catch the individuals setting these illegal traps. Please contact Texas Parks & Wildlife at 281-842-8100 to report any traps or share information you may have.
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COUNTRY SIDE MOBILE VET CLINIC VISITS CANYON GATE Mark your calendars! The Country Side Mobile Vet Clinic is scheduled to return to Canyon Gate on Saturday, May 4th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the recreation center. Dr. Regina Jamieson is the visiting veterinarian and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Dr. Jamieson offers packages that include all annual vaccinations, heartworm tests and prevention and flea control. Save a trip to the vet and bring your pet to the Mobile Vet Clinic on May 4th. If you have any questions, you may contact Dr. Jamieson at 713-492-8045.
DEED RESTRICTIONS This is the time of year that yards start looking a little shaggy. The clover seems to grow rampantly and is very noticeable. Most folks don’t mow weekly during this time of the year and in between mows, lawns really start looking bad. If you have large tufts or mounds of clover growing, please be aware you might get a letter or card from the HOA about it. Now is a good time to put down weed killer and fertilizer that will kill the clover and weeds but stimulate your grass to grow. This is also a good time to mulch (our deed restrictions require it). Another thing that is very prevalent during this time of year is mildew. Typically, mildew grows on vinyl siding, usually on the 2nd story. It is usually easy to remove - and generally does not require power washing, which can be very expensive.
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We still see homeowners who continue to leave trash containers and other materials in their driveways or place their trash at the curb days before scheduled trash pickup. Our Deed Restrictions call for trash to be placed in an area that is not visible - either from the street or two your neighbors. Please keep your trash out of sight until Tuesday or Friday. By the time you read this newsletter, it will be nearing the end of March and good weather will probably be here. Certainly, it will be long past time for those homeowners who still have not gotten around to replacing their dead lawns with sod. If you are one of those homeowners, please note that your neighbors and the Board would appreciate your taking care of the dead grass and/or bushes shrubs. We have been and will continue to cite homeowners with dead or missing grass.
HARRIS COUNTY TOLL TAGS Please call the onsite office (281-492-6020) or email us to register your Harris County toll tag (phardilek@ccbpropertymanagement. com). The following information is required: Name, Address, Vehicle Make & Model and Old and New EZ Tag Numbers. Please do not give tag information to the guards - they do not have access to the gate computer. PLEASE REMEMBER to have your old tag number available when you are registering a new tag, so we can remove it from the system. The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the system. However, the signal is not as powerful as that of the battery-powered tags. Please approach the gate slowly and stay as close to the left median as possible (that is where the reader is located); the new tags can’t be read by the system until you are very close to the gate.
REMINDER ABOUT PARKING REGULATIONS The Association would like to remind everyone that there is NO CURBSIDE PARKING between the hours of 11:00 PM - 9:00 AM. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE STICKERED. If vehicles are found repeatedly in violation, they will be towed at the owner’s expense. These parking regulations were put in to place to alleviate the difficulty school buses were having navigating the neighborhood and to allow a time for problem-free residential access for emergency vehicles. Safety issues relating to morning work traffic and children going to school, garbage trucks, bike lanes and homeowner complaints about blocked driveways were also concerns. Please remember that angle or perpendicular parking is against deed restrictions. It is also a violation of local ordinance. Please remember that the front and back wheels of a vehicle must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. Angle or perpendicular parking may prohibit police, fire or any other emergency personnel from ingress or egress. Violators will have their vehicles stickered and if necessary, towed, if the vehicle is repeatedly found in violation.
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Mail or fax this to Canyon Gate Cinco Ranch HOA, 20422 Canyon Gate Blvd, Katy TX 77450 (281-492-3415) or drop off at the onsite office located in the Recreation Center. No names need be given. Onsite office personnel will verify complaint and follow up with compliance procedures. Thank you for your help.
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RECREATION CENTER RENTAL The recreation center has a room available for parties, meeting, reunions, etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security deposit will hold your reservation. Homeowners must be current on their dues (or payment plans) and rental fees must be received prior to the party. The rental rate is $35 an hour with a two-hour minimum. The key for the clubhouse is to be signed out and returned to the guards in the guardhouse. Please READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY before signing - this is a binding legal document and the rules and regulations stipulated in the contract will be enforced. Call the onsite office for additional information. Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party - the clubhouse trashcans are being filled to overflowing regularly. Fines will start being assessed if the rec center trashcans are filled up with party debris.
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OUTDOOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Please remember that when planning to do any outdoor home improvements, you must first apply for approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Forms are available via the website at www. canyongateatcincoranch.com/forms or by contacting the office.
Animals / Pets CONTROL Please respect your neighbors’ yards and their personal space….. remember that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within the house and must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leash at all times when away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when walking their pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please remember that cats must also be confined. Animal control can be reached by calling 281-342-1512 and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets.
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CANYON GATE TEENAGE JOBSEEKER’S LIST If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please completely 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. email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING
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April 2013 Observances & Fun Facts April 2013 is observed as: • National Poetry Month • National STDS Education and Awareness • Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention • National Autism Awareness • Stress Awareness Month • National Donate Life Month Birthstone: Diamond and Crystal Flower: Daisy and Sweet Pea Fruit & Veggies for April: • Strawberries • Asian Pear • TomatillosAstrological Signs: Aries (till 19th) & Taurus (20th onward)
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Katy Critique recently donated several books to a Katy area elementary school. The group meets weekly to discuss children’s literature and to provide each member with manuscript feedback. Most of the individuals in the group also belong to the Houston chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
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Elks Gulf Coast Charity Ball Raises Funds to Assist Texas Special Needs Children Amid Mardi Gras festivities, delicious steaks and chicken provided by Outback, “to die for” bread pudding from “Babin’s Seaford House” and “Katy Cajun” plus the amazing music of “The Green Onions,” the Gulf Coast Elks crowned yet another District Sweetheart. The Elks Sweetheart Program involves each lodge selecting a Sweetheart to raise funds for the Texas State Project - special needs children. Each year at this time, a District Charity Ball is held to celebrate the successes and show appreciation for the hard work of our lodge sweethearts with the one with the most money being honored as Gulf Coast District Sweetheart. Those representing the various lodges were: Catherine Bulliner, Clearlake; Carol Marek, El Campo; Connie Claypool, Galveston; Al Olmos, Houston; Dorris Conley, Katy and Sandra Black, Pearland. After all totals were reported and tabulated, Catherine Bulliner of Clearlake was 3rd, Al Olmos of Houston was 2nd and Dorris Conley of Katy was crowned District Sweetheart. The next step for the District Sweetheart is to add to district funds through additional fund raising involving all district lodges. The state winner will be announced at the Texas Elks State Association convention in Addison in June. The Gulf Coast District holds claim to 10 state wins out of the 34 years one has been crowned. This is with 9 districts competing. Funds raised through this program provide summer camp at Texas Elk Camp located at Ottine, between Lulling and Gonzales, as well as needed equipment that insurance doesn’t cover and parents can’t afford. There are seven sessions of camp that host approximately 35-45 special needs students each session. Children are considered on a first come basis and the camp is at no cost to families. Contact your local Elks Lodge for details and applications or check online at www.texaselkscamp.org for applications. Texas Elks Camp motto, “Teaching that having a difference doesn’t make a difference.”
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Houston Area Wood Carvers Club Monthly Elects 2013 Officers The Houston Area Wood Carvers Club congratulates its 2013 officers. They are President, Buddy Ives of Bellaire; Vice President, Pat Felder of Houston; Secretary, Helen Havemann of Houston and Treasurer, Bill Lewis of Angleton. The committee chairmen for 2013 are Show Chairman Jim Berry of Houston; Web Master and Publicity, Carolyn Smith of Katy; Librarian, Lin Swalley of Houston; Newsletter Editor, Helen Havemann and Hospitality, Shelley Key of Houston. These leaders have many years of carving experience in various types of carving styles. The Houston Area Wood Carvers are looking forward to another year of fun, fellowship, learning and growth under their leadership. More information on the club’s activities are on its webpage: www.HoustonAreaWoodCarvers.com
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CREECH ELEMENTARY HONORS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Creech Elementary recently announced its Teacher of the Year Nominees. Teacher of the Year winner Amanda Morvant teaches 4th grade at Creech. She received her flowers and sash from Principal Elena Thrun.
The volunteer parent team: (Top row) Rebecca Martin, Melissa Piper, Cheryl Mohn, Sieg Leland, Naomi Arbel, Usha Machiraju, Ravi Machiraju and Sara Jackson. (Middle row) Hjordis Hovland, Catrine Grytoyr, Camilla Aland, Christine Pinkley, Betul Roberts, Sheheli Jahan, Sohela Alam, Robert Figliozzi, Christi Ghiz, Roshmi Dalal, Nick Pappas, Maria Wright, Phee Goh, Miguel Dominguez and Bambang Gumilar. (Bottom row) Louise Ekmann, Annie Bodah, Rama Sarathy, Maysoon Turkey, Anna Bourg, Angela Bazzi, Adele Brown, Renee Guilbeau, Sherry Weissman, Linda Ngo, Kym Pratt, Susan Reese, Joo Jo, Corena Caminos, Marisol Rojas, Gabby Dominguez and Fidya Gumilar.
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Creech Elementary has celebrated the community’s diversity for 10 years through its annual International Festival. PTA volunteers coordinate the event by curating displays of artifacts, customs, games, art and other items for the student body to explore. This year, 24 countries were represented at Creech
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Cinco Ranch High School students, Indy Rajan (11th grade) and Ethan Le (9th grade), received the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. After multiple rounds of competitions, they were selected from over 5,000 students throughout the state to perform in the AllState Symphony Orchestra at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio on February 16, 2013. Indy received a ranking of 9th in viola, while Ethan received a ranking of 3rd in violin among all the students in the state of Texas. Congratulations to both for their musical accomplishments.
Members of Cinco Ranch High School’s Robotics Team 624 (CRyptonite) showcased their robot at ExxonMobil Chemical’s Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day. Front row (L to R): Nasa Xu, Zoe Burch and Leah Button-Edelson. Back Row (L to R): Stephanie Grace, Andrea Zaharie, Steven Fish (Faculty Sponsor), Daniel Lambert, David Gros, Fraser Head, Bill Waters, Susana Simmonds, Jordan Wood and Larry Gros (CRyptonite Mentor and ExxonMobil Chemical Global Polyolefin Products Technology Manager).
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Zoe Burch and Nasa Xu showed how the robot works and talked about the build process. Aided by Daniel Lambert and Bill Waters, some of the junior high girls got to try their hand at driving the robot and shooting baskets.
This has been possible through the generous financial and mentor support of our corporate sponsors, including founding sponsors BP America and Oceaneering Intervention Engineering. Other corporate sponsors include: ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil Chemical, Wood Group, BAE Systems, Texas Workforce Commission, Kinder Morgan, West Engineering Services, MTS, Shell and Dockwise. We’re also indebted to numerous teachers, parents, mentors and our incredibly hardworking students.
Stephanie Grace, Susana Simmonds and Andrea Zaharie explained the robot’s pneumatic system to the girls, while Leah Button-Edelson and Jordan Wood did the same for the electronic system.
To learn more about FIRST Robotics Competition visit: www.usfirst. org/roboticsprograms/frc - for more information on Team 624, visit http://team624.org/
Team 624 Student President, Fraser Head talked about robotics competitions and showed photos and video of the team in action. Pneumatics Captain David Gros was also there to answer questionsThe junior high students asked many questions and were particularly impressed with the fact that just last year several of the Team 624 girls were in their shoes, attending this event with Cinco Ranch Junior High. At the end of the program, one of the most common questions from the junior high girls was, “Does the high school I’ll attend have a robotics team?”
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PRESCHOOLS New Hope Presbyterian Church preschool The preschool at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. Mason Road invites all children ages 18 months through 5 years to be a part of our family oriented, well-established program. We are currently registering students for the 2013/2014 school year. We are an accredited school and have been a long-standing part of the Katy community for over 35 years. Come by for a visit or go to our website at www.newhopepckaty.org
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The administration at Obra D. Tompkins High School has officially announced that the mascot for the school will be the Falcons. Immediately after the Board of Trustees named the new high school, campus administration started the mascot recommendation process, inviting input from students, staff, parents and the Tompkins HS community. After all names were submitted, Principal Mark Grisdale and staff members met with members of the incoming student body to discuss and vote on the top recommendations, ultimately revealing the winning mascot name. “It was great to have the Katy ISD community involved in our selection process,” says Grisdale. “The campus is now working with the Katy ISD department of communications to develop an official logo.” The Tompkins High School colors are crimson, navy blue and white. For more information visit the Tompkins High School webpage.
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Boy Scout Troop 557 Scouts from Katy’s Boy Scout Troop 557 of the Texas Skies District are working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge (An Eagle required badge). The scouts visited one of Katy’s City Council Meetings to fulfill one of their requirements for this badge. The scouts pictured are: Kevin Blanco, Joshua Evetts, Daniel Farrar, James Hutchinson, Isaiah Hamlin, Robert Buchman, Alex Trevino, Scout Master Derek Spier and Mayor Don Elder.
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St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church Plans Annual Bazaar St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church is holding their annual Bazaar on Saturday, May 4th from 6 PM to 10 PM and Sunday, May 5th from 10 AM to 5 PM on the church grounds, 5356 Eleventh Street in Old Katy. Saturday night will feature a Silent Auction, BBQ dinner and a kid’s meal with a Sweet Shop, as well as music and the country store. Sunday will feature the Live Auction at 1 PM, Entertainment, Food Booths, Games, Cake Walk, Dunk Tank, Country Store and will provide fun for all ages. Come on out and join us for a fun-filled family event. For more information about St. Bart’s and upcoming events, go to www.st-bart.org or call the parish office at 281-391-4758.
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Candle Light Vigil - “Remembering & Reflecting” Saturday, April 13, 2013 TIME - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Special Guest - Child Abuse Survivor Nottingham Country Park Trail (Highland Knolls & Fry Road) Katy, Texas Kids’ Zone Festival “2” Saturday, April 27, 2013 TIME - 10 AM - 1 PM West Memorial Junior High School 22311 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450 Free Admission, Food, Live Entertainment & Fun! Vendors Too! My Little commitment is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Any questions, feel free to call: Celeste at 281-201-7855 or email mycommit@aol.com
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Honoring Savannah Norton and the fight against SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). Please come and join us for the 5K or 1 Mile on May 11, 2013 at The Villagio Town Center in Katy, Texas. 8 AM. Register online: www.fsma.org/savannahsmiles
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When: Saturday, April 13th, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Tradition Bank 550 Pin Oak, Katy 77494 What: Aluminum Can Recycling Collection - Drop off your aluminum beverage cans to be recycled. Why: The money collected from recycling the cans is used to purchase computers. In 2012, Keep Kids Connected raised enough money from this fundraiser to purchase 5 computers.
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Remember - Every 2nd Saturday from 9 am - 12 pm. If possible, please remove the tabs and put them in a separate Ziploc bags as we donate the tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Houston. Keep Kids Connected is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization through the generous donations of our patrons and sponsors, we are 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: P.O. Box 1127, Katy, TX 77492 or keepkidsconnected@gmail.com Potential computer recipients can check eligibility requirements and download an application at www.keepkidsconnected.org
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Houston Family Arts Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Memories and Traditions
The Houston Family Arts Center is in its 8th season, an exciting lineup 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. Patrons can purchase their tickets online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374. Houston Family Arts Center 2012-2013 Main Stage Season 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)
So You Think You Can Sing? Open Auditions (Women Only) Singing 4-part a capella with the award winning Houston Horizon Chorus. Saturday, April 13th. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at The Program Place for Girls, 3000 SW Frwy., Houston, 77098. Prepare a 2-minute Capella song. Schedule your audition time at www.houstonhorizon.org or call: 501-281-2335.
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The Katy Jazz Festival (KJF) The Katy Jazz Festival (KJF) will be held at Katy High School, located at 6331 Highway Blvd., Katy, Texas and will feature an incredible array of jazz performances, master classes and a visual arts exhibit and sales. The KJF (April 26 and 27, 2013) is hosted by the Katy Independent School District and is in its 5th year. The purpose for this event is to increase exposure, education and entertainment of the jazz music medium. The event is designed to benefit participating student jazz groups, individual student musicians, jazz music educators and to provide top quality jazz performances to the community. The KJF is non-competitive in nature. It is designed to provide a performance opportunity for all jazz groups and for them to receive
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constructive comments / instruction from world-renowned professional musicians. For the jazz enthusiast, the opportunity to hear student jazz ensemble performances throughout the festival day, hear professional jazz artists teaching their crafts and skills and then complete the day with attending a professional jazz concert provides unparalleled insight into the development and preservation of this true American music art form.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company proudly presents Ravenscroft, by Don Nigro, Thursday through Saturday and Monday, May 3-18, 2013 with a preview on Thursday, May 2nd. Directed by Rob Kimbro and starring Sean Patrick Judge, Michelle Edwards, Claire Anderson, Karen Schlag, Zoquera Millburne and Kara Ray. SYNOPSIS: This psychological drama is a thinking person’s Gothic thriller, a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the death Patrick Roarke. He becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women, all of whom are suspects in the murder. There are ghosts on the staircase, skeletons in the closet and much more than the Inspector bargained for. His investigation leads into own tortured soul and the nature of truth itself. You will not guess the ending, but you will be teased, seduced, bewildered, amused, frightened and led to a dark encounter with truth or something even stranger. DON NIGRO is an American playwright; his plays Anima Mundi and The Dark Sonnets of the Lady have both been nominated for the National Repertory Theatre Foundation’s National Play Award. He has won a Playwright’s Fellowship Grant from the National Endowment For The Arts, grants from the Mary Roberts Rinehart Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, and twice been James Thurber Writer In Residence at the Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio…. a fun ride and it’s also fun to discover all those kinky goings-on that you always suspected lay beneath those stuffy British murder
mysteries. You’ll never look at Agatha Christie quite the same way again… Paolo Alto Weekly Located at Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. All performances begin at 8 pm. Price- $18 regular/ $10 students and seniors. Pay as you can on Mondays and $25 for opening night with a party immediately after the show. More info/reservations: www.mildredsumbrella.com - info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.
Other EVENTS Summerfest 2013 Saturday April 13th| - 10 am to 4 pm What Will Your Children Do This Summer? Explore the options... Enjoy the fun! Parents visit with businesses offering summer camps & classes. Ask your questions face to face. Enjoy live quality entertainment, activities for all ages, lots of family-friendly FUN! FREE Admission, FREE Activities - Painting & Balloons, Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Mr. Jim “the Dinosaur Man,” Mr. Wayne “the Snake Man” and more! Chick-fil-A will be on site selling your favorite food items in the courtyard. Plus, get your picture taken with the Chick-fil-A cow, play a game to win a prize and enter a drawing for a Chick-fil-A breakfast party for ten people! Villagio Town Center, Corner of Peek and Westheimer Parkway Contact Information Gi Pruden 281-468-4520.
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Enjoy the outdoors with your child (age 2 1/2 to 5) at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include: 2013 April 2nd & 3rd: Animal Babies April 9th & 10th: Busy Bees April 16th & 17th: Fish April 23rd & 24th: Frogs April 30th & May 1st: Dragonflies May 7th & 8th: Turtles May 14th & 15th: Pond Adventure
The “Stepping into the Future” scholarship program is available to seniors graduating with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 3.7. The two “Stepping into the Future” scholarship recipients will be announced at the Katy ISD Awards Ceremonies during May.
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Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494 Cheers for 20 Years! April 5-6, 2013, Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM - Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM Admission: Ages 14-64 - $9.50; Seniors (65+) - $8; Children (Ages 5-13) - $5; Children under 5 are free. Ticket price includes entrance for both days of the show, door prize chances, gifts and more. If you have any questions regarding the 2013 WHQG Quilt Show, please email WHGQ.Quilt.Show@gmail.com Over 200 beautiful quilts will be on display. The featured artist will be Liz Porter (from Fons & Porter). Lectures will be given by local artists - Martha DeLeonardis, Jan Matthews and Cynthia Regone. Lots of vendors will be there, as well as a “Guild Market” with a great selection of hand-made items. Also, there will be a tin can raffle of special items. The drawing for the fabulous donation quilt will be held on Saturday afternoon. Door prizes galore! On-site food service will be available. For more information: www.whqg.org/2013whqgquiltshow
Administrative Professionals Week April 21-27, 2013 (IAAP) Kick-Off Breakfast April 20, 2013
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The cost is $5 per child (or buy a 5-session card for $20) and the child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church’s west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the sanctuary through the marked gate. The program will be held in the outdoor classroom. Call 713464-4900 or go to www.houstonaudubon.org for more information.
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Be The One To A-Maze, is the theme for Houston area IAAP members as they kick off Administrative Professional Week on Saturday, April 20, 2013 with an exciting breakfast at Vic and Anthony’s, near the Inn at the Ball Park. All Administrative Professionals are invited to join in the festivities, as West Houston Chapter Hosts this outstanding event from 9 AM - 1 PM. Great speaker, great breakfast, lots of door prizes, friends and fun. Reservation information is available at www.iaap-westhouston.org
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During the 2012-2013 school year, students from all across the world will have the opportunity to travel to Houston and surrounding communities to spend the entire school year in the United States, learning and working with American Families. In order for the students to come to the U.S. they must have proper host families lined up. Now is a crucial time of year for the Ayusa program as local staff coordinators to find local host families for the upcoming school year. The Ayusa program is celebrating its 30th year this year and is responsible for more than 60,000 students from 75 different countries spending the school year in the United States.
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There are a few basic requirements, of course. Anyone older than 25 and can provide food and shelter for a student fulfills the requirements of being a host family. There is a background check, reference check and an interview. Background checks have to be done on everyone over 18 living in the home. The host families have to be interested in it for the right reasons, the cultural exchange of learning from them and them learning from us. It’s the language, the cooking, the music, the food. The host family has to be genuinely interested. Once the host families and students are matched, Ayusa stays involved by monthly contacts with the families, students and quarterly contacts with the schools. Ayusa coordinators also handle the host family orientations and the student orientations. Group activities, such as community service and seeing things with the group of exchange students is also arrange throughout their academic year.
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With the current school year quickly coming to an end Ayusa’s local staff is busy looking for families for students for the 2012-2013 school year. Many families are needed and with the schools having deadlines and limits for foreign exchange students the earlier the better. It also gives the families and students time to get to know each other via skype, facebook, etc. while waiting for their year abroad to start. Please contact Heather Wells by email ayusakaty@gmail.com or by phone 281-770-3414.
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Tickets are $100 per person, with sponsorships for tables of 10 starting at $1,500. You will also have the opportunity to contribute a photo and/or message for a tribute book that will be presented to Augusta Levine. For additional information, please call Congregation Or Ami at 713-334-4300.
Are you needing a lift after your kids leave for school? Join New Creation’s Wednesday morning study group, 9 to 10 am, at the Essence Café located in Cross Creek Ranch. Over coffee with new friends, view and discuss the video program “Missing Pieces...real hope when life doesn’t make sense.” This program by the popular women’s speaker, Jennifer Rothschild, begins Wednesday, April 3rd for 6 weeks. Pastor Dale: 832-492-5136 www.newcreationfulshear.org www.jenniferrothschild.com/missingpieces
CELEBRATE THE “BAT MITZVAH” OF CONGREGATION OR AMI APRIL 28, 2013 During 2013, Congregation Or Ami, a conservative synagogue serving West Houston, Katy and Fort Bend County, will be celebrating its 12th birthday. As is customary for Jewish girls of this age, this means it’s time to have a Bat Mitzvah party! Our celebration will be held at Congregation Or Ami - 3443 Wilcrest Drive (between Richmond and Westpark) - on Sunday evening, April 28th starting at 5 pm. Festivities will include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music and dancing and a silent auction. During this event, we will also be honoring and thanking one of our congregants, Augusta Levine, for her many years of volunteer work to train our students to read from the Torah and chant Haftorah.
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Local Lions Club now a Partner with New Creation Church! It is time to find those old eyeglasses and put them to a good use! During the months of April and May, the Fulshear-Simonton Lions Club is partnering with the New Creation Lutheran Church members who will be collecting used prescription eyeglasses, frames and sunglasses. If you have any of these unwanted eyeglasses, please drop them in the blue, white and yellow boxes marked “Lions Recycle for Site” around Fulshear. These boxes can be found in Fulshear at The Essence House Café, Fulshear City Hall, Fulshear Car Care, The Bob Lutz Library, Huggins Elementary, Kut-n-Up Hair Salon, Dozier’s, Commercial State Bank and Wallis State Bank. You can also find them at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Once collected, the glasses are sent to one of ten Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers where they are repaired, cleaned and categorized by prescription. They will then be sent out for distribution in American and around the world.
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COTHA, Church of the Holy Apostles Welcomes Antoinette Chew as Children’s Pastor As of Sunday, March 17th, Mrs. Antoinette Chew became the Children’s Pastor at COTHA. Her objective is to provide an environment where children are encouraged to develop their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She will teach them about the Bible and God, while nurturing their spiritual gifts. Her responsibilities include, butare not limited to, acquiring, preparing and organizing curriculum for each age level K- 5th grade. She will create environments to facilitate learning and encourage spiritual growth. She will plan and oversee any event or special activity involving the COTHA kids and will engage their families by expanding spiritual influence outside of COTHA. Mrs. Antoinette Chew is a proud wife and mother to three children ages 7, 10 and 15. A graduate of Texas State University, Mrs. Chew was raised in New Jersey, but has been a Texan since 1993. Mrs. Chew has been in the Christian community since birth and been involved with Christian children’s programs since 1996. She worked as St. Johns Children’s Choir Director, St. Michaels Children’s Choir Director, Children’s Ministry Coordinator and most recently an elementary and early childhood music teacher. Mrs. Chew has assisted with VBS at various churches and attended pastoral conferences in order to stay current with emerging curriculums and trends. One of her more recent children’s programs doubled in size, in part by involving her rich history in the performing arts. “It is my greatest joy to teach children of all ages. I love fostering the love of music and theatre in my students all for the glory of God,” Chew said. “I am thrilled to join the COTHA family. This is the perfect environment to work with children from all walks of life.” This violin playing soprano singing Christian teacher says she is not afraid of breaking new ground to create engaging programs for children of all ages.
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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. Senior Aerobics offered at Kingsland Baptist Church Please join our Adult 55+ exercise class at 11:00 - 11:45 AM each Thursday morning in the gym at Kingsland Baptist Church. Peggy Skaggs is our trained and certified instructor and the class is open to all levels. 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.
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katy SPORTS Katy American Little League’s 2013 Spring Season Registration is now open! Register on-line today at www.KatyAmerican.org Our league offers various divisions for children who are age 5-16 year old, on or before April 30, 2013. Katy American is also pleased to announce the addition of the new Intermediate Division!!! Little League has introduced the new Intermediate division (OPEN BASES) this year for 11 and 12 year old players, which will now play on 70 foot base paths and 50 foot pitching distances. This holiday; give your child the gift of a season of baseball at Katy American Little League. It’s a season of fun and happy memories that lasts beyond the holidays.
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Katy YMCA Summer Program Registration is NOW in progress. Limited space available. Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on Summer FUN! Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org/katy Saturday, April 27th: 10 AM - 1 PM. Join us for Healthy Kids Day! Moonwalks, face painting, games, fitness demonstrations and more. Local vendors will be on hand to provide you with information toward healthy kids and families. Stop by to find out about summer sports, day camp and swim lessons. No joining fee if you join the Y April 22nd-30th! Save up to $100. Summer Day Camp: Ages 6-14. No one does camp like the Y! Held at YMCA Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. Sessions will sell out, so register early! Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field trips, old fashioned camp experience! Swim Lessons: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available. Summer Sports Camps: Basketball, Melvin Adams Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball and Club Volleyball camps are offered for ages 6-14. Offered 9 AM-11 AM various weeks throughout the summer. Summer Specialty Camps: Choose from Theatre Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Cheerleading, Dance, Hip Hop/Jazz and Jump Rope! Come have a blast at these camps that run for 2 hours a week. Limited Space. Summer Youth Sports Registration: Ages 3-14. Choose from Track and Field, Baseball, Softball and 7 on 7 Football!
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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or contact Ros at education@netballamerica.com or call 832-790 3772.
Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@ yahoo.com for more information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.
Volleyball Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.
Katy Rugby Club Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com
Katy Valkyries HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE 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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Westside Golf League Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.
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If you enjoy nature and would like to learn more, do more and/ or teach young people about the great outdoors, consider joining others in a local chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. There are 60 or so friends and neighbors in the Fort Bend County area who are members and invite you to check out the organization at www.coastalprairie.org . Contact dougsimons@yahoo.com with any questions.
Sugar Land Garden Club 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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EVENTS • Income-Tax-Preparation Assistance – Mondays thru April 15th, 1:00-5:00 PM, Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for lowincome taxpayers. Patrons should bring the following information to the session if possible: last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2011; unemployment compensation statements and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return. Income-tax forms may be obtained at any of the branch libraries in the Fort Bend County library system during regular library hours. This service is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. • Krazy About Kindles - Wednesday, April 10th, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Conference Room 1. Learn how to download eBooks to your Kindle from the library’s online digital library collection, OverDrive. Bring your Kindle, library card number and PIN. • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.
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Volunteer Opportunity Volunteers needed at MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information, please contact Brenda Kepner, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.
Houston Area Project Linus Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use the following items you might be discarding: • Fabri-cotton, cotton blends, flannel and fleece • Yarn • Crochet thread • Narrow ribbon If you have any of these items to donate or for information about Project Linus, please call Karen Hagin, Cinco Ranch resident and Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-492-2679. More information about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.
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Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife – one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.
Volunteers Needed IN KATY We Believe In The Power Of Second Chances CROSSROADS mentors are regular people, just like you, who prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by fostering positive mentoring relationships. The goal is crime prevention! Our mentors must be 21 years of age and volunteer a minimum of 1 hour a week. There are many sites, areas and available times of the week for mentors to meet with their assigned child. We desperately need loving and caring mentors for boys and girls that do not have anyone visiting them! Please consider devoting just one hour a week to the future of a needy child, many times you are their only visitors. Contact Jan Sadler Gibbs at jan.gibbs@hcjpd. hctx.net or 713-295-2779.
Pregnancy Help Center seeks new volunteers Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room and development. Discover your calling!
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The only time our clients say they feel free is when they’re riding a horse in a brisk walk around the arena or driving a carriage through the wooded pastures or feel the nudge of a horse’s muzzle at their shoulder saying, “I’m glad to see you, my friend.”
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For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.
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Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equineassisted activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback
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Early swim lessons set a positive foundation towards a lifetime of participation in a variety of water sports and aquatic adventures. Our goal at Texas Swim Academy is to provide the families in Katy and the greater Houston area access to a result oriented swimming program. We will advance students from water safety to confident water enjoyment. riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend at Sienna Stables, call 281-431-1741.
volunteers needed at AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.
become a Sunrise Volunteer Fond Memories and Treasured Traditions Start Here…Enrich lives through your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call Ozzie Ausborn, Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, for opportunities and details, at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@ sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450. We have partnered with Disney and the Helping Hands Network, please inquire to learn how you could qualify for tickets to Disney! For more information, visit our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.
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VOLUNTEER KATY Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.
Houston Children’s Charity Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will be given to children – not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our website www. houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization.
STANDUP FOR KIDS How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S.
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When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.
SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.
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Stephanie Schmadeke, Director of the Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), a not for profit facility which helps people recover from brain injury, is looking for volunteers to teach painting or drawing lessons to their clients. Their location is 6260 Westpark (in the West Loop/SW Freeway area). This would be perfect for someone who has time and a calling to help people or for students who are looking for community service and teaching experience. Even if you are new to art, you would have something to offer. Just give them what you know. That will be more than enough. (Paint mixing, pallets, brush choices, hand positions, perspective, shading, blending, etc.) All would be a great help to someone recovering from Aphasia. The times/days/number of students are all flexible. For more information, contact Stephanie Schmadeke, 713-628-9973 or to learn more about Aphasia, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia.
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HealthBridge Volunteering HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more information.
Community of Life Volunteers in Partnership at Kissito Cane Island Imagine if you had no one to share or even worse, you were limited in your ability to participate in the activities you love? Now, imagine how you would feel if someone volunteered to spend time with you and shared your enthusiasm? At Kissito Healthcare, we realize that when you make a difference in someone else’s life, you make a difference in your own. We recognize that our volunteers not only make a difference in the lives’ of our patients, they are the backbone of our Community of Life activities program. We invite you to be a part of the Volunteers in Partnership program at Kissito’s Cane Island facility in Katy, Texas. All of our programs and services serve a common goal: a better quality of life for the patient and ultimately isn’t that the goal we all have for ourselves? Kissito Cane Island is a post acute and long-term care facility. Here are just a few ways you can volunteer: • Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight. • Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants. • Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden. • Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent. • Do you love a party? Help with monthly events is always needed. • Got a friendly pooch? Ask how pet visits can boost a patients’ day. • Are you crafty? Help out with our arts and craft activities. • History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there. If you would like to volunteer your time and/or make a donation, please contact Vicky Ashbrook for more information. Kissito Cane Island is located at 21727 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450. The facility phone is 281-717-1302.
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KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.
Volunteers Needed at Treasured Ones Foundation Treasured Ones Foundation, a day habilitation program for young adults with special needs, located on 913 S. Mason Rd. in Katy, is seeking volunteer help to assist clients with arts and crafts, music, physical activity, computers and much more. For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Janie at 832-766-0505 or 281-829-0284.
The Solana @ Cinco Ranch Looking for Volunteers The Solana is in need of Katy Texas great Volunteers. We need Volunteers to spend time with residents, deliver mail, go on outings, help with activity programs, shop with them and for them. We have great opportunities for volunteers to meet new people, make friends and touch lives. If you would like to volunteer your time, please Contact Vicky Ashbrook 281-395-9600 or email at vashbrook@thesolana. com . The Solana is located at 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494.
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The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY # 281-391-5262. The KCM Sexual Assault Center is run by a staff of three permanent employees and a dedicated group of volunteers who manage many vital functions. The Center offers many volunteer opportunities for interested persons, including clerical, crisis hotline and direct contact jobs such as sexual assault survivor advocacy. All volunteers must obtain training offered by the Center.
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Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry provides: • Three day nutritionally balanced supplement of non-perishable food twice monthly • Hygiene items once a month • Birthday bags to our children for their special day • Fresh produce from yard gardeners & local farmers FYI • Referrals to WIC (Women, Infant, Child) government nutrition program for baby formula; dairy products. • Red Barrels in Katy area grocery stores benefit KCM. • 100% of all financial donations are allocated per donor request! Needs • Canned: Green Vegetables, Pork’n Beans, Carrots, Tuna, Corn, 8 oz. Tomato sauce, Fruit, Macaroni & Cheese • One lb. bags of: Beans, Rice • Family Size: Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper • Soap: Laundry, Dish
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The Compassionate Friends (TCF) The Compassionate Friends—Katy Chapter (TCF-Katy), a support group for parents who have lost a child, meets in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., on the second Tuesday of each month. Members gather at 6:30 PM, the meeting begins at 7 PM and concludes around 9 PM. All bereaved parents, family members or close friends of parents who have lost a child are invited to attend the TCF-Katy meeting. There is no cost to attend, and participation is completely voluntary. The Compassionate Friends organization is not affiliated with any religious group. For more information about the TCF-Katy chapter, please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262.
The Compassionate Friends Houston West Chapter The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. The Houston West Chapter meets every second Monday, at 7 pm, at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, room ET102. Information about The Compassionate Friends can be obtained on the internet at www.compassionatefriends.org and the Houston West Chapter can be found at www.tcf.tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707. The Compassionate Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and depends on support from the community to continue reaching and helping grieving parents. Donations can be mailed to: TCF Houston West, 16303 Salinas, Houston, TX 77095. Please include the name of the person being remembered so proper recognition can be made in our Chapter Newsletter.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. To find a meeting near you or for other information call: 713686-6300 or go to www.aahouston.org.
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BEREAVEMENT GROUPS: 2nd & 4th Mondays, from 7-8 PM, at Christus St. Catherine Hospital, Katy. Led by Kris Kerlin, LPC. Anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer is welcome at this group. HISPANIC PATIENT & CAREGIVER GROUP: Thursdays, at 6:30 PM, Katy Medical Arts Building, 1331 West Grand Parkway North, Ste., 240, Katy, TX 77493. Please call prior to at 281-844-0161. For registration and information contact Cancer Counseling 713-520-9873. Individual sessions, family therapy, In-home Emotional Therapy is available. The mission of Cancer Counseling, Inc. is to provide free professional emotional therapy and education to cancer patients, their families and friends.
Free Mental Disorders Family Support Group
Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.
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This NAMI Family to Family 12-week Education Course (2 1/2 hrs. per week) is for family members of persons with bipolar (manic depression), anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, severe depression and other neurobiological disorders. For information, please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-8495637.
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Family to Family Network Support for Families who have a Child with Disabilities
Family to Family Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families of children with disabilities by providing information, referral, support, training, a mentoring program, a local leadership and advocacy training program, Lending Library and as well as a website created specifically for parents of students receiving special education services. The F2F-Katy Chapter meetings are held during the day at Crosspoint Community Church and in the evening at St. Peters United Methodist Church. For more information call 713-466-6304. Please see Calendar of Events at page for a current schedule of Katy Events at www.familytofamilynetwork.org. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA) sponsors FREE support groups that assist in managing mood disorders of individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. Family members, friends and caregivers are also invited to attend to learn more about these illnesses. Our groups are led by trained individuals who provide a compassionate environment consisting of peers who accept and understand each other. This sense of community and empathy gives participants encouragement to live more meaningful and healthy lives. Our Katy adult and young adult groups are hosted by St. Peter’s United Methodist Church off Kingsland Blvd. every Tuesday from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. Please visit our website for a complete list of groups in the Houston area and resources on mood disorders at www.dbsahouston.org
Katy OCD/Anxiety Support Group for Parents
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. The purpose of this group is to support each other as we deal with raising children with OCD/anxiety/panic disorders. Does your child avoid social situations? Do they have unhealthy perfectionism or depression from anxiety? Come talk with us. We might be the right support group to find some answers, even if your child does not have a formal diagnosis. We will share resources with each other and offer advice. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.
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Katy/West Houston/Sugar Land Tourette Syndrome Support Group The Katy Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00-8:30 PM, at Christus St. Catherine Hospital, in classroom B. There are concurrent adult and youth meetings. Adult meetings are varied with discussion, speakers and videos. During the youth meetings, snacks, crafts and games are enjoyed. Pizza/Video Game Nights and Holiday Parties are always a favorite. For more information, please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net or visit the website at tourettetexas.org.
ECI PROJECT TYKE
ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program (ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working with children who need extra help. The program provides developmental services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental milestones or who may have a disability. Services are provided to children from birth to three where they live, learn, or play. ECI Project TYKE develops a supportive partnership with families by providing educational and emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines and relationships that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum potential. Anyone (parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child to 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. ECI services are available statewide to help families. Early is best!!!!!
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Different Strokes is a wonderful group dedicated to serving and supporting people who have survived strokes themselves and for their caregivers. Although our needs are different, care is given to fill the needs for all of us. Different Strokes meets every Tuesday, at 10:00 AM, in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. We meet together to share with one another. Please join us. If you have had a stroke or anyone you know has survived a stroke, please consider learning more about this group. We would love to have you. Call for further information: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.
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The Arc of Katy, a 501-C-3 non-profit organization, is devoted to enhancing the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Katy creates opportunities for all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enable
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each person to be a participating and respected member of our community and to grow in mind, body and spirit. 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 832-7549802 or 832-888-9265 for additional information.
Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP)
PDAP is the only free outpatient substance abuse program for young people and parents in the greater Houston area. PDAP is spiritually based and is housed in churches. PDAP’s methodology is based upon the “Twelve Steps” of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25 call 713-647-8858.
DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
We are a group of men and women whose lives have been affected by either our own addiction or members of our family. We offer support and encouragement to help you manage your own life rather than focusing on others. Our meetings are every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more information call 713-632-5237. Home Encouragement Do you still believe in marriage? We do! By celebrating the institution of marriage, while connecting families with personal and professional resources, Home Encouragement sets it sights on helping to reduce the divorce rate in the Greater Houston area. Home Encouragement is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. We have many ways of doing this (please see website for details) and there is a special monthly event in the Katy area called Dinner and a Marriage. Our goal is to encourage married couples, as well as connecting them with Houston faith-based communities, family support systems and helpful individuals. For additional information, contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org.
KATY ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP
The Katy Essential Tremor Support Group meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For more information, you may contact Betty Ann Schwarz, Group Leader for IETF at: 281-347-2194 or email: schwarzrb@comcast.net. The meeting schedule is as follows: May 9th programs will be publicized in the local papers at a later date. The Katy Essential Tremor Support Group reaches out to persons of all ages, race and gender who suffer from tremors, a neurological disorder causing rhythmic trembling of the hands, head, voice, legs or trunk. Local support groups are sponsored by the International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF), which is a charitable, not-forprofit, membership-based organization, which provides patient support, educates the healthcare community about ET and funds research about the disorder. One goal of this support group is to create a supportive environment where each person can openly talk, exchange ideas about the challenge of living with ET and listen to informative educational programs about the disorder. New members are welcome.
Katy ADHD Parent Support Group
The Katy ADHD parent group holds its monthly meetings 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. The meetings include a presentation by a guest speaker and an opportunity to share information and ask questions. There is no charge for attending the meetings and walk-ins are always welcome. If you should need any additional information or have any questions, please contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. Occasionally we will combine meetings with other groups in the Katy area and not meet on our regular date, please verify the meeting date before your first visit.
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GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church, located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers a safe setting for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. We offer the following biblically based support groups: • Parenting With Grace... Learning God’s timeless design for parenting. • Marriage Matters... Take your marriage to the next level. (Men love this class!) • DivorceCare... For adults and children dealing with divorce. • GriefShare... Dealing with the loss of a loved one. • Care Creations... Fellowship in a creative atmosphere. • HopeCaregivers… Encouragement while caring for a chronically ill loved one. • Leah’s Friends… Women in an Extra Grace Required marriage. • Recovery With Grace... Recovering from an unhealthy habit. • Cradle of Hope… Infertility / Miscarriage. • VIP (Victorious In Pink)... Women with cancer. First Monday each month at 9:30 AM. • Fresh Start... Single women seeking restoration after a difficult relationship. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.
st. peter’s united Methodist church support groups
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church sponsors and hosts support groups for people in our community who are dealing with difficult situations. Complete meeting information is available at www.stpkaty.org or by calling 281-492-8031. • • • • • • • • • • • • •
ADHD Parent Support Group Alanon Alcoholics Anonymous Alzheimer’s Family Support Autism Support Group CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous) Depression Bipolar Support Alliance The Gathering Respite Care for Homebound Senior Adults Grief Share Group Narcotics Anonymous Open Hearts for Family and Friends of Gays and Lesbians Overeaters Anonymous Women’s Cancer Support Group
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Are you having a hard time controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a recovery program for people who suffer from overeating, under-eating and bulimia. The program is based upon the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees and FA is open to anyone who wants to stop addictive eating. You visit the web site at www.foodaddicts.org to find out more about FA or call the FA World Service Office at 781-932-6300.
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The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch
The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, all of our groups are Christ-centered and open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to our website at www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao for more information. Groups include the following: • Castimonia - A group for men struggling with sexual purity • Parakaleo - A group for women whose husbands are dealing with sexual purity • Adelphe - A “women’s issues” group • Divorce Support - A group for those dealing with divorce • Divorce for Kids - A group for children dealing with the divorce of their parents • Poimenes - A group for men in positions of spiritual authority • Parent Advocates - For parents of difficult or troubled high school aged children • Sozo - For women struggling with having had an abortion in their past • New Hope - For women dealing with the issue of breast cancer
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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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Kenmore washer/dryer, in great condition, $150. Very nice birch corner desk unit with hutch, $100. Have pictures. 713-418-4821. 2007 Whirlpool Gold Refrigerator, excellent condition, $300. Email ldpurple@ ymail for info and pictures. Holland grill, excellent condition, paid $650, will take $325. 281-395-4316. Orion charcoal cooker, excellent condition. Paid $159, will take $79.50. 281-395-4316. Size 6 BCBG MAXAZRIA yellow Prom Gown, $100; size 10 David’s Bridal wedding gown, never worn, includes veil, petticoat and gloves, $600. Phone 281-944-9041. Pool Table for Sale: 7’ Olhausen, mint condition. Recently upgraded to top of line green felt and balls, $1,200. 281-856-8534. 3 piece wooden bedroom set, 2 chest of drawers and corner desk unit. Medium dark finish, $175. 281-856-8534. Computer desk with hutch, light wood finish, 57”L x 24”D x 28”H, $50. 281-856-8534. Bakers rack - excellent condition, $75 OBO. Call after 6 PM, 281-414-0066.
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AUTOMOTIVE 2003 Toyota Camry. 4 Cyl, automatic, all power and air. $5,600. 281-682-7868. 1985, 18 ½ foot Sea Ray. 165 Mercruiser, $3,000. Comes with accessories. 832-655-4746. 2009 Saturn Vue XE - 4 Door, white, FWD, 2.4 Liter, 2 Wheel Drive, 45K miles, clean car fax. One owner, excellent condition, $12,000. Call 281-463-1175
Curio cabinet, mint condition, glass front and sides, mirrored back, dark wood, traditional, 6’ H X 2.5’ W, lighted inside, intricate carving, must see, $500. Call 713-805-4039.
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Executive desk, Helikon brand, medium cherry wood, 70” X 35” front, 45” X 22” return, 29” height. Excellent condition, $9,500. Call 281-855-1531 or email jkluttz@earthlink.net. Can email picture.
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2 Prom/Quinceanera dresses by Flirt, size 4 - 8. Immaculate - paid $600 each, selling for $100. Hot pink crystalled top with Cinderella-type bottom and olive green crystalled top with Belle-type bottom. Call for pictures. 713-816-6777. Wedgewood China, 12 5-piece place settings, plus serving pieces, $895. 281-395-3664. Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, latpull 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.
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Premove and Downsizing: Several large framed pictures, $25 each. Service for 12, Noritake Ontario pattern, $250. Gold stainless flatware for 12, $30. Crystal serving bowls and platters, $25 ea. Fish bath decor, $25. E-mail: sdpeters@sbcglobal.net for pictures. Collectors antiques sale. Furniture, ceramics, textiles, art and smallscountry to formal. Friday, April 19th, 9 AM - 5 PM. Saturday, April 20th, 9 AM - 5 PM. Sunday, April 21st, 10 AM - 4 PM. 19807 Partridge Run Dr., Houston, TX 77094. 281-782-0958.
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Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.
Caregiver(s). All shifts. Assist residents with their daily activities and personal care. Excellent communication and nurturing heart required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGALLKT
HELP WANTED Cleaning service seeks experienced part-time person with transportation. Katy area, flexible hours, must be bondable w/ background check. Company observes high cleaning standard, so detail-oriented cleaner is preferred. $10/hr. 281-639-6654. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair and a Receptionist needed. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Now accepting applications for receptionist and/or office assistance for a local office in Katy. Must be bilingual in English & Spanish (read, write & speak). Full time position 9-5 with one hour lunch; Weekends off and national holidays off. Must have some general office experience, be a self-motivated individual with computer experience, answer phones, take messages, schedule appointments, filing, Duties will include multiple task and working well with others. Wages are based upon experience. Please submit all resumes to: mre@mantarayenterprises.com, attention Colleen. Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.
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21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 Enjoy Golf and the outdoors? Hole in One Challenge, a national par 3 company, is seeking sales representatives to promote a par 3 contest on local golf courses. A portion of all sales will help support programs offered to young people through The First Tee. Work a 5 hour shift - approximately 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weekends with occasional weekdays). $10 per hour plus commission after reaching minimum sales goal. Daily pay. Positions are available immediately. Must be able to pass drug test. Please contact Larry Wilkerson 281-758-4282. Visit www.holeinonechallenge.com. 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. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 17121 West Rd. Suite 200 Houston TX 77095. 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.
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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. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.
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Female Shih Tzu puppies for sale , APRI registered, shots, playful, cute, waiting for a nice and lovely home. 713-927-6239.
HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE Woodlands of College Station Condo: 2 bedroom/ 2 bath, excellent condition, 5 minutes from Campus, appliances. Call 281-395-2176.
BOARDERS/ROOMMATES Rooms for rent. Great area, shared large kitchen, den and living room area with other amenities. Great for college students: medical, dental, pharmacy, law and theological most preferred. Phone: 713-688-4700.
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TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-463-4717. Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.
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