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FUN IN THE SUN @ CIMARRON PARK

Cimarron’s annual “Fun in the Sun Day” (for Cimarron residents) will return on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 11 AM till 2 PM. This free event is for your pleasure. Join us for all the fun! Lunch, soft drinks and music will be provided. The 50-cent raffle with all those great prizes is still just 50 cents! (Must be present to win.) Come down, meet your neighbors, have some lunch and some Cimarron hospitality! If you would like to volunteer to help our Board put this event on please call Austin Properties at 713776-1771.

CIMARRON YARD OF THE MONTH The winners for the June Yard of the Month were: 711 Red River Ct 1027 Hidden Canyon 22638 Indian Ridge Congratulations! Cimarron Yard of the Month Committee

A NOTE ABOUT SECURITY

There have been a few residential burglaries in and around Cimarron in the past few months. If someone were to knock at the door or ring the bell, while you are home, don’t just ignore them and hope they will go away. Respond to them in some way, to see what they want or to make them go away. If you are not expecting a delivery or any other visitors, you DO NOT have to answer the door. We have suggested that you yell to the door, that you are home and that you have the police on the phone and to please leave your property. If the person at the door refuses to leave your front door, call our dispatcher at 281-463-6666 and have a deputy respond to check the area for the person. Please make sure your property is as secure as possible. Lock all doors and windows properly and add extra locks to windows and patio doors, if possible. If you are not sure about the security of your home, Harris County Constable Pct. 5 has a Home Inspection Program that you can schedule for your home. Sgt. Mitch Hutter is our Home Inspection Officer and is certified by the State of Texas to advise you of additional things you can do to secure your home. This is also a great way to receive a discount on your home insurance rates. Sgt. Hutter can be reached through the same number as our dispatcher. Follow these tips and keep your home safe! Sgt. Higginbotham FREE HOME INSPECTION SURVEY Save 5 to 10% on your homeowners insurance (Depending on your insurance carrier) GET SIMPLE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO BETTER SECURE YOUR HOME Call the Pct5 constable’s office at 281-463-6666 and ask for Sergeant Mitch Hutter J. Goff, Harris County Constable, Precinct Five Lieutenant Mitchell.hutter@cn5.hctx.net 281-704-6825

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ATTENTION!

Please be careful and slow down while driving through the subdivision; remind your young drivers to do also. Please, be aware of your surroundings and parents, remind your children to watch for vehicles when crossing the street.

CRIME PATROL

Would you please consider volunteering a couple hours a month with the Cimarron Crime Patrol. As always, we NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Please call Austin Properties @ 713-776-1771.

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS

We ask that everyone please dispose of trash in proper trash receptacles, using proper trash bags. There have been several reports of animals getting into the trash. Thank you. Austin Properties

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Our next Cimarron Homeowner’s Meeting is coming up and everyone is invited! Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month. Homeowner’s Quorum is from 7:00 - 7:30 PM and the Executive meeting starts at 7:30 PM. Date, Time & Place as follows: The next meeting will be August 19th.

If you are planning any home improvements, keep in mind that all exterior modification to your property, with the exceptions of basic landscaping, must be submitted to the architectural control committee. No work may be started until the ACC committee has approved your request. This includes painting and roof replacement, even if you’re using the existing colors. Cimarron requires that all homeowners receive ACC approval in order to maintain the beauty and design of our neighborhood. The rules and regulations as established in the deed restrictions help ensure an attractive appearance throughout our community. If you have any questions, please call MASC Austin Properties, Inc., at 713-776-1771.

Cimarron has an active Cimarron Community Improvement Association, which is led by an elected, five-member Board of Directors. Each CCIA Director serves a three-year term in office.

(Third Monday of the month) Cimarron Clubhouse (located next to the pool at 818 Pickford) 7:00 PM Please park your vehicles in your garage or at least in your driveway, if at all possible. Please be considerate of your neighbors and the fire trucks on your street. If you must park on the street, be considerate of the neighbor across the street, who must back from a driveway in

ACC APPROVAL FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT

INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENTS WELCOME TO CIMARRON!

UPCOMING MEETINGS! 2013 August 19th September 16th October 21st November 18th December 16th (only if necessary)

PARKED CARS

order to enter the street. As our area has grown, so has the number of vehicles in the subdivision. Most seem to have more than one car per family and some have even more, as the children become driving age. Please try to be considerate of others who try to navigate between the cars that are left on the street. Children darting into the street or riding bicycles are more easily seen with less parked cars blocking the view of them. Thank you for your cooperation.

Currently serving on our Board are: Jim Knebel - President Pete Lopez - Vice President Jimmy Vecera - Treasurer Harry Martello - Secretary Karrilyn Bolden - Member at Large We contract with Austin Properties, a subdivision management company, to provide management services for our neighborhood. Austin Properties can be reached at 713-776-1771 or at 13726 Florence Rd., Sugar Land, TX 77478. If you would like information on Cimarron or if you need to get in touch with a member of the

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CCIA Board, please contact Austin Properties. The chart on the inside back cover lists the phone numbers for the emergency service organizations, public schools and community service organizations that serve the Cimarron community.

GARDEN TIPS FOR AUGUST

• 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. • Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies. • Chinch bug damage is obvious now. You will have areas of thin and/or dead turf where they weren’t brought under control. There is a new generation going now. This batch causes the most damage. Use Dursban to stop the damage. • Until the weather gets back to the 80’s, St. Augustine grass grows slowly. If you fill in with sod, don’t expect a fast turnaround. The sod may look like it’s not growing while it puts down roots. You will need to water the new sod often and deeply to get it started but this also creates a disease environment. Water early so the sun can dry the turf. • Now is a good time to work new beds. Till them up, add organic material, mix it in, then let them cure for a month or so. Add in any amendments like micro-nutrients. Keep the beds moist so the microorganisms have a favorable environment.

SHARE YOUR NEWS

The Cimarron Star Newsletter is always looking for the latest news that can help our community. Should you, your family, club or organization (scouts, sports, school news, etc.) have any news you’d like to share - please mark it Cimarron Star and send it to Krenek Printing either by email: news@krenekprinting.com or mail: 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. We prefer email if at all possible. Please keep in mind that your news must arrive to us between the 20th and the 25th of the month ... the Star is mailed around the 25th of the next month but will be labeled for the following month. Also, be sure to include your name and phone number so that we may contact you, if necessary. We’re very interested in what you have to say!

SCHEDULE FOR NEWS ARTICLES DEADLINE MAILED ISSUE_____ June 25th End of July August July 25th End of August September August 25th End of September October

WEST I-10 FIRE DEPARTMENT

Greetings from your friends at the West I-10 Fire Department. We would like to take this opportunity to share some tips with our community as the weather starts to warm up. Pool time is fun time but with lots of fun comes major responsibility. Adults must always accompany children while they are in the pool, turning your back or “just running in the house” for even a moment can have disastrous consequences. Also as the weather starts to warm up please make sure to hydrate yourselves and your family. Heat related incidents are very preventable, remember to take breaks, drink plenty of water and wear appropriate spring clothes. Did you know that the West I-10 Fire Department is a department you can join? Members come from all walks of life and work together to serve their community. The West I-10 Fire Department is also committed to community involvement and as such would like all our citizens to know the best way to contact us. If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1, but if you have a question about the Department or would like to inquire about a public relations event, please dial 281-675-3639 or visit our website at www.westI-10fd.org.

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LOCAL JAM SESSIONS

We encourage new musicians to join us at our local jam sessions of old time folk, bluegrass, country and Cajun music and for those who play guitar, dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle. We meet at a local Katy location (no smoking or drinking), every Friday (except first Friday of month) from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. No charge and non-profit. We play on acoustic stringed instruments only for mutual enjoyment (although the Public is allowed to visit and listen to the music). For more information, please call 281-693-0391.

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

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. Email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission. DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

Please place my name on the Job Seekers List

(Students must be 12 before they can be added to the babysitting list.) Please fill in ALL information or we cannot put you on the list. Job(s) _________________________________ ❑ B -Babysitting Name _________________________________ ❑ SS -Safe Sitter

❑ SL -Swim Lessons

Address ________________________________ ❑ CPR -CPR Certified

❑ FAC -First Aid Cert. ❑ RCC -Red Cross Cert. Birthdate - Mo/Yr_________________________ ❑ P -Pet Care (only) ❑ PP -Pet/Plant Sitter Age ______ Current Grade ______ Class of ____ ❑ H -Housecare Phone _________________________________ ❑ L -Lawncare ❑ T -Tutor Subdivision______________________________ ❑ C -Car Detailing

Email _________________________________

I give my permission for my child’s name and phone number to be published in the ‘Teenage Job Seekers’ section of our subdivision newsletter. Parent Signature ____________________________________________________

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SCHOOL NEWS

Katy High School KATY TIGER BAND PREVIEW SHOWCASE

Come out to see that Roarin’ Band from Tigerland give a preview performance of their 2013 season. Join us on Thursday, August 22, 2013 beginning with concessions at 6:00 PM and the showcase to follow at 8:00 PM. The Tiger Band will be playing familiar Katy Tiger tunes as well as give a preview of the Katy High School Band 2013 Fall Show. Admission is free! Tailgate concessions will be served at 6:00 PM and you can get a hot dog, chips and a drink for $5 before the showcase at 8:00 PM. Don’t forget to wear your best Katy red! See you at the show.

KATY TIGER BAND ROAR TOUR

Did you know that a typical high school band’s fall season costs about $30,000? The band receives very little financial support from the district and must raise the money to cover the expenses. Things that the band has to pay for are royalties for the music they perform at half-time, arrangement of that music, props and flags in the performances and transportation of instruments and equipment to name a few. The Katy High School Marching Band is coming to Old Katy with their annual Roar Tour on Saturday, August 24th! What is the Roar Tour? It is the Roarin’ Band from Tigerland marching and performing the Top Ten fan favorite songs. To help us reach our fundraising goal, the band will perform one song from the top ten list for $100 or 3 songs for $250. More songs can be purchased. Just ask us! The Katy Band is hoping to reach their Roar Tour donation goal of $15,000 to go towards their marching season expenses. Look for the route on the Katy Band website at www.katyhsband. com. Donations can also be made on the website. Come out and watch the Katy Band march through Old Town Katy! We look forward to seeing you in your Katy Red!

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Garage Sales ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH GARAGE SALE

Fri., Aug. 2nd, 5 PM-9 PM Sat., Aug. 3rd, 7 AM-2 PM furniture, house wares, toys, baby items, books, linens 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd. 77084 281-463-7878

GRAYSON LAKES ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

The Grayson Lakes Community-Wide Garage Sales is scheduled for Saturday. September 21st from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is a huge, multi-family, neighborhood-wide garage sale. Grayson Lakes is located on Katy Flewellen across from Woodcreek Jr. High.

Festivals & Craft Shows EMPOWERMENT CENTER 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL

The EmPowerment Center, Destiny Bridge Builders and local Businesses are co-sponsoring the 5th Annual Back to School Festival, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 5 PM., on the campus of The EmPowerment Center, 20910 Park Row Blvd, Katy, Texas 77449. This event will feature food, games and entertainment, along with the first 350 kids (kids 15 and under must be accompanied by an Adult) receiving Back-Packs & School Supplies. For additional information and support, call our office at 281-578-3535 or email us at www.info@beempowered.com.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY ATTENTION ARTS, CRAFT AND MARKET SHOW VENDORS! THIS IS THE BIG ONE!!

If you or someone you know would like to display and sell Arts, Crafts and/or Market/Retail Items at one of the most successful Arts and Crafts shows in this area, then this one is for you! The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their 21st Annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Over 130 booth spaces are available. The Arts and Craft Show will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Road, Houston, TX 77084 (just north of I-10 @ Highway 6). Please contact Monica Delgado at mon.delgado@sbcglobal.net for booth rental information. Apply early - Booths sell out quickly and you won’t want to miss this one!

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SECOND FALL CRAFT SHOW

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will host its second Fall Craft Show on  Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM , 7615 FM 762, Richmond 77469.   Vendors of all types of goods are welcome to register for this event!! To join in this event, the cost will be $35 and all proceeds will benefit the Camp Allen Scholarship Fund.  This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase and sell your wares for the fall and winter seasons! Fill out a form on the church website, www.stmarksfortbend.org, to reserve your space today. If you need additional information after reviewing the registration form, please contact us at 281-545-1661.   We hope that you will be able to be a part of this great event!

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Fundraisers

CYPRESS FALLS FFA CRAFT SHOW November 15-17, 2013 (Move in Friday night or Saturday morning)

CARRIE’S HEART YUCATAN FIESTA 2013

August 8, 2013 - 6-9 PM Agave Real in KATY 1250 FM 1463 Katy, TX 77494

Donations at door: $10/adult, $5/student, $25/family Live music by Cooper Wade, yummy appetizers and desserts from local restaurants, cash bar, raffle, silent auction, children’s activities and art, plus more. Join us in the beautiful setting of Agave Real.

Location: Cy-Fair ISD Telge Exhibit Center 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429

Sporting Clays Tourn.

CARRIE’S HEART SUMMER SPONSORSHIP DRIVE

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL FFA SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT

The Booster Club for the Seven Lakes High School FFA Chapter is hosting a Sporting Clays Tournament on Friday, September 20, 2013, at Westside Sporting Grounds. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM. Shooting starts at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided. The entry fee is $125 per person or $625 per five-man team. Registration includes 100 sporting clay targets and ammunition (12 & 20 gauge). There are also opportunities for individuals or companies to sponsor the event. For information, email slhsffaboosterclub@live.com or call 281-3955718. Information is also available at www.slhsffasportingclays.com. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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Carrie’s Heart Summer Sponsorship Drive is going on now! We would like to welcome more individuals and groups who would like to help sponsor one of our precious children in the Yucatan. Have you wanted to become part of something greater than yourself? Have you been thinking of getting your child(ren) involved in a charitable organization helping other children? Find out more - www. carriesheart.org. Carrie’s Heart, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas is dedicated to improving the education, community involvement and overall quality of life of children with disabilities worldwide. The central belief driving our mission is the recognition that all children, despite their disability or economic status, deserve to have basic needs met such as food, clothing and medical care, as well as the opportunity to enrich their souls and minds, allowing them to achieve their greatest potential.

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KEEP KIDS CONNECTED

Aluminum Can Recycling Collection Keep Kids Connected currently has a program called “Cans for a Cure” where aluminum beverage cans are collected and recycled and the proceeds are used to purchase computers and for pediatric cancer research. Remember - Every 2nd Saturday from 9 AM - 12 PM at Tradition Bank 550 Pin Oak, Katy 77494. 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.

HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER ACTORS ACADEMY 2013 SUMMER CAMPS

Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) announces their 2013 Summer Performing Arts Camps. This summer, the HFAC’s Actors Academy is offering 25 different 1 and 3-week performing arts camps for grades 1-12. HFAC camps run through August 24, 2013 and feature acting, singing and dance instruction, as well as performance opportunities in musicals, dramas and comedies - especially designed for kids and teens. The HFAC Actors Academy 3-week Musical Theatre Performance Camps for grades 1-6 and 4-8 are Honk, Jr, The Hobbit, Pinocchio and Once on this Island, Jr. HFAC is offering eleven 1-week camps for grades 1-6 that include “Clowning Around,” “Acting Up Improv,” “Imagination Theatre,” “Disney Magic,” “Lights of Broadway,” “American Idol Boot Camp,” “Triple Threat,” “Fractured Fairy Tales,” “Dancing through the Decades,” “Melodrama Madness” and “Glee.” For more information, please call the HFAC Actors Academy at 281685-2623.

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Theater/Fine Arts MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES ITS 2013-2014 SEASON!

FOXFINDER by Dawn King. US Amateur Premier - August 15-31, 2013. Finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn award. William Bloor, a ‘foxfinder,’ arrives at Sam and Judith Covey’s farm to investigate a suspected contamination. He is driven by his education and beliefs to unearth and destroy an animal that threatens man’s civilization and to remain free from its influence himself. As his investigations proceed, the events that follow change the course of all their lives - forever. Dawn King’s play won the 2011 Papatango New Writing Competition (in partnership with London’s Finborough Theatre). A darkly comic exploration of belief, desire and responsibility, set in a world both strange and familiar, from a striking new voice in British theatre. CARNIVAL ROUND THE CENTRAL FIGURE by Diana Amsterdam. Regional Premier - November 7-23, 2013. A wild ride through theatrical terrain that sears the senses and impacts the audience at a visceral place, which also manages to be hilariously funny and heartbreakingly real in the five core scenes of a young woman’s visit to the death bed of her friend. Her moment of acknowledgment and comfort comes hard in the face of denial, moralizing, insane positive thinking, desperate chit chat and the existential fears we all harbor about the end moments of life - the great mystery. MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION IV - December 6-14, 2013. Short plays from 200 writers who submitted from all over the US and were chosen by a panel. Co-produced by Wordsmyth Theatre. ROME by John Harvey - World Premier - March 6-22, 2014. This original script is being written by local playwright, John Harvey, workshopped by designers, musicians and actors, video documented over a year and presented as a collaborative effort as our final play in the season. 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.

A “MAGICAL” FUNDRAISER FOR HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER

“Atlantic City Entertainer of the Year” nominee, Harry Maurer returns to HFAC Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) invites you to join them for five unforgettable performances filled with comedy, spectacle and wonder featuring “Atlantic City Entertainer of the Year Award” nominee Harry Maurer. The performances, August 2-4, 2013, will benefit the HFAC Fischer Studio, the new performance venue for the HFAC Actors Academy. The fundraiser will help HFAC purchase microphones, speakers, lights, risers, seats and a dance floor for the new space. This is a show the whole family can enjoy together. Many children have never seen a magician in person and there are no venues in Northwest Houston that offer magic shows. We hope families take advantage of the opportunity to see one of America’s most talented magicians. Performances will be held on the HFAC Garza Mainstage located at 10760 Grant Road in Northwest Houston. Show times Friday,

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August 2nd at 7:30 PM, Saturday, August 3rd at 4:00 and 7:30 PM and Sunday, August 4th at 4:00 and 7:30 PM. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Special family packages are available. Families of four or more will receive a $15 discount. Select your seats online at www. houstonfac.com or call the HFAC Box Office at 281-685-6374.

HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON MEMORIES AND TRADITIONS

The award-winning Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) proudly announces its 2013-2014 Season Subscription Program. Season subscriptions offer incentives and discounts to new and returning patrons for every performance in our 2013-2014 season. Subscribers save 20% off the regular ticket price. Compared to the individual ticket price, it is like getting two shows for free. Not only do patrons save money and get to choose the best seats, but they receive exclusive perks, including recognition in every Playbill and two complimentary concession items for every show. The HFAC 2013-2014 season includes the following productions: • Arsenic and Old Lace, the classic comedy (Sept. 6 - Sept. 29, 2013) • The Crucible, spellbinding drama (Oct. 18 - Nov. 10, 2013) • Winter Wonderettes, a Christmas extravaganza featuring your favorite holiday pop songs (Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, 2013) • A Raisin in the Sun, a life-affirming drama (Jan. 10 - Feb. 2, 2014) • Peter Pan, the beloved classic and family musical (Feb. 21 - Mar. 9, 2014) • Godspell, a divinely inspired musical (Apr. 4 - 27, 2014) • The Beaux’ Stratagem, delightful period farce (May 23 - Jun. 15, 2014) • Les Miserables, dramatic tale of redemption (July 11 - Aug. 3, 2014) All performances are on the HFAC Garza Mainstage, recently named “Houston’s Best Gem of a Theatre” by the Houston Press, except for Peter Pan, which will be performed at the Berry Center.

Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscriptions start as low as $100. For the best seating and lowest prices, become a season subscriber. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

DECIBELLES (A BARBERSHOP CHORUS)

Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 35 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year includes songs from the 1920s, as well as a Spiritual Medley that will start your toes tapping. Come visit any Friday. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.

MUSIC SINGING GROUP “ONE-A-CHORD”

One A-Chord is an interdenominational men’s and women’s singing group with a music ministry to the elderly in Katy and West Houston. We enjoy entertaining with a combination of music including Sacred (Gospel/Spirituals/Traditional) and Secular - with this year’s Choral medley “Made in the USA” which gives tribute to music that was created, performed, enjoyed and fostered by Americans. It includes Dixieland Jazz, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country Western, Broadway (with our special emphasis on ‘Sound of Music”) and Patriotic music. All proudly “Made in the USA!!” Our group welcomes singers, dancers, instrumentalists and “Ham’s” and creates an hour of musical entertainment for the audience. (We love audience participation!)

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Our normal rehearsal/performing day is Monday morning. We will be starting rehearsals for our new singing season on Monday, August 5th at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC in Asbury Hall, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, We will have seven rehearsals before starting our new performing season. For additional information, please contact Gail Shipley (music director) 281-347-0233, Bill Ramp (Scheduling) 281347-2520, Chris Crockett (Administration) 281-788-7702 or Jackie Mills (Chaplain/Historian) 281-347-1568. For our current schedule and repertoire you can check out our website at www.oneachord.org.

Job Fair JOB FAIR

Epiphany of the Lord Church at 1530 Norwalk Drive in Katy is hosting a Job Fair for Professionals on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is free and there will be 50 companies represented for jobs from Receptionist to Vice President in the areas of finance, healthcare, IT and engineering to name a few. This event is geared toward degreed, career-minded, professional job candidates. Candidates with no/some college but substantial related work experience would also be well suited for this event. Bring plenty of resumes.

Blood Drive MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF KATY BLOOD DRIVE

Memorial Lutheran Church of Katy, located at 5810 Third Street, will be conducting their quarterly Blood Drive on August 6, 2013, from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Loomis Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, please contact the office at 281-391-0171.

Community Events CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB MEMBERSHIP MEET-UP

Tuesday, August 27th • 7:00 PM Golf Club @ Cinco Ranch It’s time to Kick-Off a new year of friendship, activities and community service! We have a new and enthusiastic executive board in place ready to facilitate our best year yet! As always, our first meeting is your chance to come see what CRLC is all about. Grab your new/old friends and neighbors and come to the Golf Club to learn about and join any of our sponsored clubs such as: Book Club, Bunco, Craft Club, Wine Club, Couples Dining Out Club, Movie Club, etc. We meet as an entire Club the last Tuesday of every month and yearly dues are $25 (cash or check). Most of our sponsored clubs meet once a month also. The CRLC is an easy and fun way to make new friends and strengthen existing friendships! Ask to join our Facebook group by searching for cincoranchladiesclub or look for us at cincoranchladiesclub.com. CRLC is for Cinco Ranch and areas physically surrounding Cinco Ranch. For more info., please contact Elizabeth Walker at 832-4370446 or elizhans2001@yahoo.com.

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Exchange Students HOSTING A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT IS EASIER THAN YOU MAY THINK

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. There are not many strict requirements that need to be met to host a student. The most important thing is that those who host students are doing so for the right reason; providing a loving experience and an exposure to American culture. 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. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. With the current school year quickly coming to an end Ayusaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local staff is busy looking for families for students for the 2013-2014 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.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS - FROM AMERICAN COUNCILS

The U.S. Department of State sponsors exchange programs that bring high school students from over 50 countries from all over the world in the United State for an academic year to live with an American host family, attend high school and learn about American society. American Councils is always looking for interested and excited host families to host one of their students. For more information, visit http:// inbound.americancouncils.org or email inbound@americancouncils. org. You can also contact Assia Baburi by email: assia.baburi@hccs. edu or by phone at 713-856-5020.

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Church Events

elementary aged children. ALL programs listed are for children who have completed kindergarten through the completed fifth grade.

NEW CREATION CHURCH

NEW CREATION CHURCH WORSHIP CHANGE IS COMING! Starting August 18th, there will be two worship services on Sunday mornings to meet the needs of our growing congregation that gathers at the Irene Stern Community Center in Fulshear! The traditional Lutheran service accompanied by the Creation Choir is scheduled at 9:30 AM. The contemporary worship service led by Josh Peck and the band will start at 11:00 AM followed by a social time. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! A special “Blessing of the Children, Teachers and Administrators” will be held at both services to mark the first month of returning to school! Children of the community and their parents are welcome to join us for food and games held in the Community Center Park to mark the celebration after both services! COMING IN SEPTEMBER: Children in grades 6th through 8th will be offered the opportunity to prepare for Confirmation starting Wednesday evening, September 19th, at 7 PM. Celebration Choir rehearsal: 7:45 PM. Pastor Dale - 832 492-5136, newcreationfulshear.org.

THE FELLOWSHIP AT CINCO RANCH

22765 Westheimer Parkway Katy, Texas 77450 281-395-3950 - thefellowship.org Located at the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road, The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch offers a variety of summer activities for

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SUMMER DAYS WITH PIZZAZZ Monthly Field Trip (August 21st) from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Join us for fun, educational day trips to local and Houston area attractions. Activities this year include SeaWolf Park in Galveston, San Jacinto Monument/Battleship Texas and Splashway Water Park. Van transportation is provided for trips. $25 Per field trip. Registration is available online at our website: thefellowship.org - Choose the Community section/Children’s ministry - events.

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

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. DATE: August 27, 2013 TIME: 9:30 AM - Arrive/Visit; 10:00 AM - Meeting Starts SPEAKER: Christine Jackson TOPIC: Israel LOCATION: Fellowship Hall at Church on the Rock. 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

August 2013

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION

Are you in the military or have ever been in the military? Is anyone in your family in the military? If so, Katy Christian Women’s Connection would like to celebrate and honor the common military sisterhood you share! Please contact us at KatyCWC@gmail.com for more information.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR ADULT NEWS

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinitykaty.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.

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.

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.

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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Libraries MAUD MARKS LIBRARY

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed. To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library. ADULTS • BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet monthly. The Evening Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 PM. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM. • JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB – Meetings held the third Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts. • MAUD MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY FROM RANCH TO BRANCH WESTERN CELEBRATION - Ye-haw!!! The Maud Marks Library is proud to be celebrating serving the community for 20 years! In honor of our 20th anniversary, we are throwing a regular Texas hoedown. Join us on August 24th at 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM as we return to our roots and return the library to its LH7 Ranch origins. Scheduled events include: 10 AM: Cowboy Storytime 11 AM - 1 PM: Train Rides 1 PM: Line Dancing Ongoing: Big Tex Moonwalk, Sno-cones and other treats, “calf” roping, face-painting and “panning for gold.” For a full schedule of the day’s events, please speak with a librarian or call the library. • WII READ FAMILY BOWLING TOURNAMENT - Is your family ready to show off your bowling skills? On Friday, August 9th at 1:30 PM join us for our Wii Read Family League Bowling Tournament! The Maud Marks Library will be hosting a bowling tournament lasting all afternoon with prizes and refreshments in honor of the end of the summer. Sign up as just yourself or get your whole family to join in! • SUMMER READING PROGRAM - Have Book… Will Travel! The 2013 Summer Reading Club is for both readers and listeners and will run from Monday, June 3rd through Saturday, August 10th. All programs are free, however, seating is extremely limited. There are activities and clubs for all age groups: KIDS Monday, August 5th at 1:30: Pizza Party For the kids (up through age 11), read 10 books or 500 minutes and get your free book (while supplies last)! Log these titles online for the countywide program. Pick up a passport at the library itself and read from various genres to receive entries in our branch-only puppet drawing. You can enter in each genre up to five times. TEENS Thursday, August 1st at 3 PM: Video Gaming For the teens (12-18), read 5 books or 600 minutes and get a free water bottle! Log these titles online for the countywide program. Pick up a passport at the library itself and read the various genres to receive entries in our branch-only prize drawings. You will get one entry into our drawing for every genre read. The prizes include reading packs and movie gift cards. ADULTS For the adults (18 and up), read 5 books or 600 minutes and get an entry for the countywide drawing for an e-reader. Pick up a passport at the library itself and read the various genres to receive entries in our branch-only reader’s gift basket drawings. Read five different genres and get an entry for our “grand prize.” The prize includes a Katy Budget Book gift card, Alamo Drafthouse tickets and a Kindle. Also, join us for our family summer reading programs. See below for our many adult only programs. All programs are free and everyone is welcome although the adult only computer classes do require registration!

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• DIY CRAFTS - The library is pleased to announce a new program series. On the second Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a fun adult craft time. This month, August 14th at 2 PM and 4 PM we will be doing decoupage. Come by and make beautiful boxes and other sculptures. • FREE INTERNET CLASSES - The library provides free classes in Internet Basics each month. You can learn how to navigate your way around the World Wide Web and use successful search techniques. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. This month’s class will be offered on August 13th at 10 AM. • SUMMER E-READING - How are you going to enjoy reading your books this summer? Visit the library on Saturday, August 17th at 1 PM to learn all about the HCPL e-book collection. Try out the latest gadgets in reading and gaming technology before you buy them including the Kindle2, SonyReader, Ipod Touch, Ipod, MP3 and more! • BASIC EMAILING - Ready for your own email account? The library will be hosting a one time class about basic emailing skills on Tuesday, August 20th at 7 PM. Learn about sending emails, attaching documents and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Seating for this and all computer classes is extremely limited. Please call the library for more information and to register. • MICROSOFT EXCEL CLASS - Are you interested in getting more out of your Microsoft Excel program? On Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00-8:30 PM, the library will be hosting a basic class on Microsoft Excel. Can’t make it then? Don’t worry, the class will repeat on Thursday, August 2nd at 2:00-3:30 PM. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Seating is extremely limited for these classes. Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay. • USED BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their book sale on Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. No items are over $1. Also, join us on Friday, August 2nd from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for our MemberOnly book sale preview. Not a member yet? Not a problem, you can join at the door! CHILDREN • STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 11:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. • PAT-A-CAKE CLUB INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Thursday morning at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. • TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays, at 10:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event.

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885 Our hours are: Monday - 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday -10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ADULTS • THE BEAR CREEK BOOK CLUB - First Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Join the Bear Creek Book Club. • NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS - Monday, August 5th, 6:30 PM. Interested in volunteering at the library? We have periodic orientation sessions to introduce you to our library and what kinds of work you could do. Applications are available at the Information Desks (must be signed by guardian if volunteer is under 18). Volunteers under the age of 12 must volunteer with a parent or guardian.

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WEEKLY PROGRAMS • SATURDAY @ THE MOVIES - Saturday, August 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 2:00 PM. Enjoy an action packed film with big sound and big screen; a deal that can’t be beat!! Check with the library staff regarding title and ratings information. • BEAR CREEK KNITTING CLUB - Every Thursday, 4:00 PM. The Bear Creek Knitters Club is a place to share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques or to teach someone else a new knitting skill. Don’t miss out on the weekly fun!! Make sure to bring your needles and yarn. All ages welcome! TEEN PROGRAMS • TEEN PROGRAMS - Every Monday, 4:00 PM. Want to do something fun and interesting after school? The library is hosting weekly Teen events. You can watch an anime, take part in a book or movie critic club and so much more! CHILDREN • Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5 years. • Tuesdays, 11:15 AM - Infant Story Time for children ages 0-18 months. • Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:00 AM - Toddler Story Time for children ages 18 months-3 years. • Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - Kid’s Korner Story time for school-aged children. • Thursdays, 3:00 PM - Tweeners for middle school aged children. • 1st Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Infant Explorers: All materials are furnished. Recommended for children ages 0-36 months. • 2nd Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Free play for all. All ages. • 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Preschool Picassos Art Camp: All materials are furnished. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years. • 4th Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Build it! Recommended for children ages 3+ years. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.

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KATY BRANCH LIBRARY

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and we’ll help you sign up! WEEKLY PROGRAMS • GENEALOGY LUNCHBOX - Every Monday, 12:00 PM. Bring your lunch and join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. • KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1:00 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club! • TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS THROUGH AUGUST 5TH - Every Monday 2:30 PM. Teens, come for summer fun - Party Hawaiianstyle with luau games and snacks. MONTHLY PROGRAMS • HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para más información. • BOOK & BITE CLUB - Last Thursday of each month, 12:30 PM. Come eat lunch with us and discuss a book between bites (food provided.) Stop by the library to check out a copy of this month’s book selection. • PSAT PRACTICE TEST - Saturday, August 3rd, 10:00 AM. Take a practice PSAT to get ready for the real thing. CHILDREN Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - Toddler Time Thursdays, 10:30 AM - Preschool Storytime • CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS THROUGH AUGUST 6TH Every Tuesday, 2:30 PM. (Ages 5 & up) Make your own Hawaiian lei. Tickets are required, free and available the Monday before the program.

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PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27 (Check or money order only & No Refunds). Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. This class is on Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Registration will begin August 5, 2013 for Harris County Resident & those who reside with the Katy City Limits, August 6, 2013 for those who reside outside Harris County or the City Limits of Katy. CHILDREN’S IMMUNIZATIONS - August 3, 2013, 0-18 years of age. Sign up at Mary Jo Peckham Park. MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6:00 AM-10:00 PM. If you have questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592. ONGOING CLASSES - LAND CARDIO CLASSES - This classes combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Mondays: Cardio Muscle Ball - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Tuesdays: Zumba - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (must call Tuesday starting at 7 AM for reservations) Fridays: Cardio Muscle Interval - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturdays: Zumba – 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (must call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations) CARDIO-MUSCLE CONDITIONING - This class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. YOGA – Yoga postures exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and healing. Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration, stress reduction. Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. KARATE - The American Society of Karate has classes for ages 6 years and up. For more information call Ian Ekblad-Frank at 832722-8819 or theninjastar2@yahoo.com (email). Must register for each session. Tuesdays, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM -Junior class 6-12 years and Tuesdays, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM- Senior class 13 & up FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your own on the fitness equipment. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full size towel and wear tennis shoes. Various times available daily. The machines are closed during class times. ONGOING CLASSES - POOL WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:05 AM 10:05 AM & 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:05 10:05 AM & 6:00 - 7:00 PM. ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. MUST HAVE A RELEASE FORM SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN. DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout. A flotation device is advised. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Thursday, 4:15 PM 5:45 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 PM-3:00 PM. LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS – Ages 6 months – Adults. Call or come in to get schedule for lessons. Cost is $50.

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PLANTING THE RIGHT TREE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

CenterPoint Energy understands that the responsible planting of trees is a way to care for our environment and beautify our community, yet we are also committed to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity. Our professional tree pruning program is integrated into our daily operations to help make this possible. Trees that grow close to CenterPoint Energy’s electrical poles and lines will be pruned by a professional tree trimming company under contract with CenterPoint Energy. Any vegetation greater than 10 feet in height will be removed from high-voltage transmission line rights-of-way. Palm trees growing near power lines create unique issues. Unlike other trees, palms grow in a straight, vertical line, with a single growing point at the top of the tree. Because of this single-growth point, normal pruning techniques are not effective. With most trees, crews are able to direct the growth away from power lines using proper pruning techniques, but growth of palm trees cannot be redirected. If you choose to include palm trees in your landscape, CenterPoint Energy recommends a planting distance of 20 - 40 feet to reduce the risk of windblown fronds contacting power lines. Consumers should plant palm trees far enough away from power lines that no part of the tree ever grows within 10 feet of the line. CenterPoint Energy encourages you to plant the “Right Tree in the Right Place” by thinking about the mature height of a tree and its distance from power lines before planting. For more information on safe planting practices and a list of power line-friendly trees, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/trees.

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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS IN AUGUST

Every Saturday in August - Saint Arnold Brewing Company Tours, Downtown, 11 AM - 2 PM. Come visit Texas’ oldest craft brewery in their new location. The doors open at 11 AM and groups will rotate in and out of the facility in an open-house format until the final group is allowed in at 2 PM. If Saturdays don’t work for you, check out their weekday open house at 3 PM. After the tour, guests are welcome to stay for a free tasting. August 1 - 4 - Space City Con: Your Houston Comic Con 2013, Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive, www. spacecitycon.com. The Gulf Coast’s newest fan culture convention, offers a robust mix of authors, artists, comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, costuming, fan group networking, literature, writing workshops and more, all in an atmosphere that’s welcoming for families and children. st

August 16th - 18th - Sea Lion Splash Show, The Texas Zoo, 110 Memorial Drive, Victoria, www.texaszoo.org. This special event focused on aquatic life features a sea lion show, children’s activities, crafts and more. August 17th - Party on the Pier, 6 - 9 PM, Pier 21, 100 21st St., Galveston. Enjoy live music and free, family-friendly entertainment. August 30th - 31st - Summertime Bikes and Blues Fest, Memorial Park on Park Street, Freeport. Cap off a long, hot summer with cool blues. Also includes a motorcycle run, parade, biker games, children’s activities, live music, a triathlon and motorcycle show. Visit www.freeportbluesfestival.com for more information. August 31st - Flip-Flop Festival, Bayfront Peninsula, 501 E. Main St., Port Lavaca. Features music, food, crafts and family activities. Visit www.portlavacatx.org for more information.

August 2nd - 4th - Houston International Jazz Festival, Downtown. Big names in jazz convene in Houston for some of the hottest music of the summer. Visit jazzeducation.org/?p=405 for time and act information. August 2nd - 10th - Houston Shakespeare Festival, Miller Outdoor Theatre. A tribute to the famous playwright, the festival attracts more than 475,000 people to its free performances throughout the month. For show times, call 713-743-2929. August 9th - 11th - Shark Weekend, Kemah, www.kemahboardwalk. com. Enjoy shark-themed activities at Kemah Boardwalk during National Shark Week.

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CIMARRON CIA REQUEST FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT APPROVAL MASC AUSTIN PROPERTIES, INC. 13726 FLORENCE ROAD * SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 * TELEPHONE: 713 - 776 - 1771 * FAX: 713 - 776 - 1777

In an effort to provide and protect each individual homeowner's rights and values, it is required that any homeowner considering improvements (examples: exterior painting, patio covers, outside buildings, fences, decks, basketball goal, etc.) of their deeded property, submit a Request for Home Improvement Approval to the Architectural Control Committee for approval of the Homeowner's Association prior to initiating work on planned improvements. If any change is made that has not been approved, the committee has the right to ask the homeowner to remove the improvement from the property. Please fill out this form in complete detail, sign, and return to the above address. Owner's Name _______________________________________ Property Address ____________________________________ Mailing Address (if different) ____________________________________ Home Phone ________________________________ Work Phone _____________________Cell Phone ________________________ Email Address: _________________________ Who will do the actual work on this improvement? _______________________________________________________________ Additional Items Required (as appropriate): 1. A Photocopy of your lot survey (issued at closing) or a hand drawing, showing the location and size of the improvement. 2. Paint and/or stain color samples. 3. Plan and elevation drawings of improvements specifying dimensions and construction materials. 4. Manufacturers' brochures when available. 5. Please consider sending photographs to illustrate existing or unusual conditions. Notes: 1. Only muted paint colors are allowed such as grays, browns, and beige, but these can be slightly tinted with other colors. 2. Any improvement over six feet tall placed in the backyard (such as storage sheds, swing sets, gazebos, etc.) must not extend past the left or right side walls of the house in order to severely reduce its visibility from the front street. Detailed improvement description: __________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Improvement (attach a plot survey or sketch of location on property): ______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dimensions of improvement (including height): ________________________________________________________________ Colors of house presently (must be completed): Paint: __________________________ Brick: ______________________________ Roof: ______________________________ State color to be used in the following areas (if they apply): Main: _____________________________________________ Trim: _________________________________________________ (main wooden portion of the house and exterior doors) (soffit, fascia boards, exterior doors and window trim) If replacing the roof, please fill out the following: Manufactureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name of material: ________________________________ Weight of the roofing material: _____________________ Manufactureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s color name: _____________________________________ Other: ________________________________________ I understand that the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) has up to thirty (30) days but will act upon this request as quickly as possible and contact me regarding their decision(s). I agree not to begin property changes or improvements until the ACC informs me of their approval. ______________________________ _________________________ _____________________ Signature of Homeowner Start Date Completion Date Submit to:

MASC Austin Properties, Inc., 13726 Florence Road, Sugar Land, TX 77498

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ACC Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ______________________________ (circle) APPROVED/DENIED Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CLASSIFIEDS

Toro LX427 riding lawn mower, 42” cut, good condition, 3 years old, $850 OBO. Contact: joannhughes@gmail.com.

FOR SALE Bow Flex Motivator XTL (cost $1,200 new), $350 OBO; Life Fitness Life Cycle C1-5 upright stationary bike (cost $825 new), $250 OBO; Computer Armoire w/ hutch (cost $150 new), $50. Elisanor5903@ msn.com for inquiries or photos. Burgundy leather sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman for sale, in good condition, $1,200. Contact beckykooser@sbcglobal.net for pictures. Very large 50” X 37”, very comfortable overstuffed chair with ottoman, $50 OBO; Weider Home Gym System, $50 OBO. Call 713-826-0216. Tennis bags, like new: Wilson Double, $65; single bag, Dunlop, $35. 281-743-3500. Washer & dryer, $200; hall tree, $100; corner hutch, $200; sofa, $ 50; 2 bass guitars, $300; Magnavox console record player, $100. 832-274-3371. GE white microwave, GE white gas stove with 4 burners, GE white dishwasher. All are working and standard size, $275. Pictures available. 832-228-2195. Complete set of Funk & Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia (1979 ed.), including annual yearbook/events (1981 - 1990), Science Yearbooks (1982 - 1991), Std. Desk Dictionary, Family Legal Guide (all in excellent cond.), $60. 630-267-7425. Piano - great condition, spinet with bench and dehumidifier, asking $600. Call 713-542-1234.

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Blue Razor Scooter with seat. In great condition. Pick up and cash only, $150 OBO. Contact Meredyth, 832-593-9494. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail. com.

MOVING/GARAGE SALES Moving Sale - Private Showings Only, Everything from A to Z, a 1981 Delorean, collector items, home furniture, office furniture, Pachinko machines, Budweiser dart board and lots more. Call for appointment, 281-794-1713.

AUTOMOTIVE

2011 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic, black, 11,000 miles, extras, $26,000. 713-253-9050. 1985, 18 ½ foot Sea Ray. 165 Mercruiser, $3,000. Comes with accessories. 832-655-4746.

WANTED

Wanted: Used air hockey table, in good condition. 281-395-5580. Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.

HELP WANTED - CARE

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.

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Part time, before & after school Care Needed. I am looking for a responsible person to come to my home in Katy (Nottingham Country) Thursday mornings around 7 AM and get my children (girls ages 5 and 9) on the school bus at approximately 7:45 AM. I also need you to get them off the bus on Thursday & Friday afternoons (at approx. 4 PM) and stay until 6:30 PM (at the latest). Help getting homework started, snack etc. Hourly rate is negotiable, references required, Amy 281-676-4430.

HELP WANTED JEL’s Full Service Hair Studio is accepting applications for one nail technician and one massage therapist. We are always accepting applications for all positions. Send resume to jels.hairstudio@yahoo. com.

New Homeowner Welcoming Service seeking personable individuals to serve as local representatives visiting new residents in the Cypress and Katy areas. Must be outgoing, computer literate, self-motivated and organized. Flexible hours; must be available to work Saturdays; approx. 30 hours/week. Email resume to info@lonestargreetingservice. com. The Conservatory of Music at Cinco Ranch, the area’s leading provider of traditional music lessons is searching for experienced piano and guitar instructors to join our staff. We offer an upscale ambiance and extremely competitive pay. If you are mature, very knowledgeable about your instrument and enjoy teaching, then we want to hear from you. Email your resume to: info@cincoranchmusic.com or call us at 832-437-4511 for more information.

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. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA - Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. 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.

Salon Picasso looking for experienced stylist and full time salon coordinator. Call 281-861-9911.

Local Welcoming Service seeking an Appointment Setter whose job will be to contact prospective businesses in the Cypress & Katy areas to schedule appointments. Work from home & set your own hours. Commission based. Submit resume to info@lonestargreetingservice. com.

Lifetime Learners Child Development Center and Pre-School is now hiring for our Katy location; teachers and child care providers.Contact Mrs. Dana, 281-394-5437.

Become a Players Assistant (Marshall) at Bear Creek Golf Course. Great benefits and fellowship, please contact Ron Haren at 713-705-4550 or 281-859-8188 or pick up application in pro-shop.

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: 281-7591010.

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.

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Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. 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. 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. 281656-2273. 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 momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 281256-2286. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.

PETS FOUND: Pit bull, female, about 2 1/2 years old, grey in color, found with a collar, but no tags. Call 832-790-7846 for more information. MISSING: Lynxpoint Siamese cat, Plantation Lakes, Riverpointe Ln. 77449. 4 Years old, neutered male. Left with collar & all tags. Blue eyes. Missing 9/12/12. $500 Reward. Call 281-859-4120 or 281-9790454 for more details.

PETS FOR SALE Happy, healthy little Shihtzu puppies. 281-743-3500.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-463-4717.

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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.

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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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