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GRAND LAKES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS

Summer is here and we are already experiencing hot, dry weather. Water demand has increased significantly and the Grand Lakes Municipal Utility Districts would like to remind its customers of the importance of conserving water. In an effort to reduce excessive water consumption, we can all benefit by following these suggestions: 1. Do not water the lawn during the heat of the day-water only when needed. Position the sprinkler so water lands on landscaped areas, not on the paved areas. Only water 10-minutes per zone. 2. Water your lawn during the late evening or early morning hours (11:00 PM to 5:00 AM). Peak demand periods on our water usage are (6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM). 3. Use the automatic dishwasher and the washing machine only for full loads. 4. Check faucets, toilets and pipes for leaks and repair timely. 5. Use a spray gun or nozzle with an automatic shutoff when washing cars, trucks or boats. 6. Please refrain from power-washing driveways, sidewalks, decks or fences during the summer months. 7. Don’t forget to request your FREE IRRIGATION EVALUATION with W.I.S.E Guys. • There is no charge to the customer to enroll. Following the evaluation, you will be given access to a W.I.S.E. Guys secured website which will provide you with a full report of your system and information on how to use water more efficiently on your yard and landscaped areas. If repairs are indicated, you will have the opportunity to contract directly with a licensed irrigator to perform the work following the evaluation. We hope this data will allow you to use your irrigation system more efficiently and effectively, conserving resources and saving you money each month. • To sign up, please visit: www.nfbwa.com/wiseguys to schedule your free – no strings attached irrigation system evaluation done by a W.I.S.E. Guys Licensed Irrigator. Thank you for your water conservation efforts, The Board of Directors Grand Lakes Municipal Utility Districts

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

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WHAT’S NEW FOR AUGUST 2013 It’s back to school time! How can you get kiddos ready and motivated? And a very heartwarming personal story about a battle against breast cancer. Always wanted to be a runner? We have the perfect routine to get you started! Check out this month’s newsletter!

Keep watch for posted flyers, an email blast through the email group on www. grandlakeslife.com and the Grand Lakes newsletters for specific nights and times. Come on out and enjoy fun with family, friends and neighbors. Anyone can join the fun. Just show up to play!!

GRAND LAKES NEWS NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter articles are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: September 2013 - due 7/20 October 2013 - due 8/20

GRAND LAKES JULY 4 TH CELEBRATION Be sure to call PCMI 281-870-0585 for details or log on to the Grand Lakes’ website: grandlakeslife.com for details!

GRAND LAKES POOL VOLLEYBALL! Twice a month, on a weekday evening, there will be an OPEN VOLLEYBALL time designated at either the Frog Pool or Swim Team Pool in Grand Lakes.

Here’s a heartwarming story worth sharing: I met my dear girlfriend “Holly” (I’ve changed her name for privacy) in my martial arts class. Immediately, we hit it off. She was from my favorite city in the world and I’d nickname her the area code of her city and she called me by mine. Holly truly beams and shines all things righteous. She is a good Christian and her family is incredibly loving and welcoming. We have been friends for almost two years and she’s been the one flower in the hot desert, giving me hope when I almost checked out. I had noticed that Holly kept losing weight. She is a triathlete, recently completed the MS 150 and her entire family is very active. Holly cut her hair short earlier this year, and then, she made a drastic cut. I love the way she looks regardless. But then when she returned from vacation she shared some very sad news with me: Holly is battling breast cancer. My

world fell apart. How can God do this to my best friend? I asked Him why her and not me? Take my good health and give it to Holly. Please dear God. But then I decided that this is my battle as well. What did I decide to do? I am training for the Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” coming this October. Together with friends, I am going to form a team in honor of my beloved Holly. I truly believe in doing something productive when faced with adversity. It’s the best thing to do to gain strength in times of weakness. Share your thoughts with me at: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com.

YOUR HEALTH NOW! TRAINING TO BE RUNNER! In honor of a dear friend who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, I decided to change my fitness goals from training for a mud run, to training for the “Race for the Cure.” Having never been a runner, I had no idea how to begin. However, this is what has worked for me: just start running. Here are my tips on how to begin training to become a runner: • Buy comfortable, good quality running shoes. Wear light, loose clothing.

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AUGUST 2013 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS

August 2013 is observed as: • National Immunization Awareness Month • Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

Fruit & Veggies for August: • Peaches • Nopales Cactus • Cactus Pear • Celery • Prickly Pear • Fennel August flower: Poppy & Gladiolus Astrological Signs: Leo (till the 22nd) & Virgo (beginning the 23rd) HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL! GET MOTIVATED! It’s that TIME! Back to school! Kiddos are NOT going to be excited, but most parents will be! How can you get your kiddo ready for another school year? Here are some tips: • Start getting into the school schedule mode in early Au other gust. Begin readjusting bed time, homework time and regular school schedules. • Begin school shopping early. Have your child enjoy the experience and be positive! • Read as a family so kiddos will get into the reading mode. Kids lose their ability to learn most during the summer months. Refresh their skills! • Start winding down the family gatherings, get-togethers and activities and focus on the family. • Lead by example. Birthstone: Peridot

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• Accessories (generally) • Baby clothes - barrettes, • Backpacks for use by elementary elastic ponytail holders, and secondary students wallets, watches • Belts with attached buckles • Backpacks unless for use by • Boots - cowboy, hiking elementary • Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, and secondary students golf, knitted • Baseball cleats and pants • Coats and wraps • Belt buckles (without belt) • Diapers - adult and baby • Boots climbing, fishing, rubber • Dresses work boots, ski, waders • Gloves (generally) • Buttons and zippers • Gym suits and uniforms • Cloth and lace, knitting yarns • Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts and other fabrics • Hosiery • Dry cleaning services • Jackets • Football pants • Jeans • Golf gloves • Jerseys - baseball and football • Handbags and purses • Jogging apparel • Handkerchiefs • Neckwear and ties • Hard hats • Pajamas • Helmets bike, baseball, football, • Pants and trousers hockey, motorcycle, sports • Raincoats and ponchos • Ice skates • Robes • Jewelry • Shirts • Laundering services • Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, • Leather goods except belts with tennis, walking buckles and wearing apparel • Socks (including athletic) • Pads - football, hockey, soccer, • Shorts elbow, knee, shoulder • Suits, slacks and jackets • Personal flotation devices • Sweatshirts • Rented clothing (including uniforms, • Sweat suits formal wear and costumes) • Sweaters • Roller blades and skates • Swimsuits • Safety clothing, glasses • Underclothes • Shoes bicycle (cleated), bowling, • Work clothes and uniforms golf

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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS GRAND LAKES NEEDS CHAIRPERSONS! We need chairpersons and co-chairs for the following committees: • Grand Lakes Woman’s Association • Grand Lakes Kids’ Playgroup These are very popular and important committees, which bring together your neighbors and friends. If you want to chair any of these groups, contact Sherita Jeter at PCMI (281-870-0585 or sjeter@stes.com).

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRAND LAKES COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) AND HAM RADIO VOLUNTEERS The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when pro-

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Have you been trained as a CERT member? Leslie Power and Shelia Maneffa are gathering information about CERT trained individuals in Grand Lakes. If you are CERT member and would like to be included in this Grand Lakes Team, please email Leslie: freetofly1234@gmail.com - TEEN CERT trained members are welcome, too. We would like to meet at least quarterly in order to stay informed and organized. If you have not been trained, but would like more information, visit citizencorps.gov/cert - The West I-10 Fire Department holds periodic training classes. Visit their facebook page at www. facebook.com/pages/West-I-10-CERT - If interested in a class, contact Scott Fenwick at scottfen@swbell.net - The classes are held one night a week for 8 weeks at the Fire Department. We would also like to include any Ham Radio operators in our Emergency Response Team. If you would like to join us, please let us know. You could be instrumental in our communications should the need ever arise.

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

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website www.co.fortbend.tx.us for information. Also, check out Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School. Green Arrow accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. Visit www.greenarrowrecycling.com for more information.

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Do you have pets, love animals and want to help your neighbors who have pets? Grand Lakes has a Pet Lost & Found service which helps reunite lost or found pets with their families. To receive pet “amber” alerts, please email Lisa at grandlakes4pets@aol.com and ask to be added to her list. If you ever find a lost pet or lose one of your own you’ll be glad to have this service at your fingertips. Please see more information on page (last page) and in the “Helpful Numbers for Grand Lakes” page in the back.

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND ON FACEBOOK! Be sure to check out the Facebook pages for pets lost and found in our area: • facebook.com/#!/LostOrFoundPetsInKatyTx?fref=ts • facebook.com/#!/pages/Katy-TX-Lost-FoundAnimals/ 241906355870525?fref=ts • facebook.com/#!/KatyLostPets?fref=ts

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

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KEEP YOUR PETS ON LEASHES For the safety of all Grand Lakes residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you do come across a loose pet or a pet that may be lost, please try to take in the pet temporarily to your home if you can and immediately email the Grand Lakes Pets Lost and Found: grandlakes4pets@aol.com

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

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

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

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21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they can be returned to you if lost. 5. Spay or neuter your pet. Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their forever home. Please go to txlabrescue.org to check out their website.

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

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

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

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

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

FENCE STAINING Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the Grand Lakes Community without the approval of the New Construction Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain visual harmony within Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color stain their exterior fences. Residents can however, seal their fence with a clear wood preservatives treatment, provided it is approved by the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or any other

home improvements, modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact PCMI at 281-870-0585.

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

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

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USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Remember, our lakes are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. Violation of these rules is strictly prohibited!

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If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their customer service department at 713-207-2222. The information you will need prior to contacting them, is the actual pole number; a six-digit number that is on a plate located on the pole itself and the address nearest to that particular pole.

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

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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.

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SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL SENSATIONS SHOW CHOIR Introducing the 2013 - 2014 Seven Lakes High School Sensations Show Choir. Please mark your calendar for the Sensations Fall Show, November 1 and 2, 2013. This is a very talented group of students and you will not want to miss the show!

NATIONAL FFA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT The National FFA Organization awarded a $1,000 RAM Trucks Dealer scholarship to Heidi Karp of the Seven Lakes FFA. The scholarship is sponsored by Gillman Ram as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Karp plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Texas A&M University - College Station.

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KATY ISD PREPARES FOR HURRICANE SEASON Katy ISD is preparing for tropical weather hazards and the 2013 hurricane season that officially began June 1st. The district reminds families to prepare, as well by making a plan, putting together a hurricane survival kit and staying informed. The Houston region has many helpful resources to guide students, parents and school personnel through these three steps. “In order for Katy ISD to be ready for storms, we need our community to be informed and prepared,” said John Bremer, Katy ISD emergency management coordinator. “Prepared families help by allowing us time to close schools and secure the buildings well ahead of any impending threats. If families are prepared, then we can make better decisions about school operations.” The Texas Department of State Health Services has a number of tools for families to use, including a brochure on Hurricane Preparedness, an emergency supply checklist and a video on surviving disasters. The Ready Houston regional preparedness page also has helpful information on how to prepare for disasters, including hurricanes at: www.readyhoustontx.gov. “Make a plan, put together a survival kit and stay informed are three steps Katy ISD uses to prepare for hurricane season; these are the same steps students, parents and school personnel can use to be ready,” added Bremer.

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District preparations include annually reviewing and updating the tropical weather annex of the emergency operations plan; maintaining flood control features and inspecting roofs of the schools and making sure that emergency resources are available and ready should a storm threaten the Texas Gulf Coast. In order to respond ahead of any storm, Katy ISD stays informed by working closely with the National Weather Service and by listening to regional partners at the City of Katy, Harris County and Fort Bend County.

BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact James Knox at james@kbscs.com.

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

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LOCAL VETERAN GROUPS MEET If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization has its own requirements for membership.) AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information. VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. David Brasell, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Karon Cramer. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Ed O’Neal, Commander. Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).

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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. Carrie’s Heart Summer Sponsorship Drive 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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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.

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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. Checkin 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 281-395-5718. 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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THEATER/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.

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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 areno 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, 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.

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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)

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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.

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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) 281-347-2520, Chris Crockett (Administration) 281788-7702 or Jackie Mills (Chaplain/Historian) 281-347-1568. For our current schedule and repertoire you can check out our website at www.oneachord.org.

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,

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CHURCH NEWS 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!

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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 elementary aged children. ALL programs listed are for children who have completed kindergarten through the completed fifth grade. * Steam Cleaning * Upholstery Cleaning Car Cleaning * * Carpet Cleaning Pressure Washing * * Water Extraction Tile & Grout * * Air Duct Cleaning Repair & Install Carpet *

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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.

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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 StartsSPEAKER: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

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.

GRACE NOTES Singer’s and Instrumentalists and Dancers are invited to join the “Grace Notes,” a performing group which shares music with the community in retirement homes, alzheimer’s and nursing facilities, country clubs and several churches. We sing a combination of Secular, Broadway, Patriotic, Sacred and Gospel Music. We also sing once a month for the congregation of St. Peter’s United Methodist church - during the traditional morning services. We rehearse and perform during the school calendar year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC in room E-106. Tuesday mornings are our “outing” days for performances in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry! For more information, please contact Gail Shipley at 281-3470233 or gshipnote@live.com.

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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.trinity-katy.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. Senior Aerobics offered at Kingsland Baptist Church Please join our Adult 55+ exercise class at 11:00 - 11:45 AM

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For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.

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

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

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ATTENTION ARTS, CRAFT AND MARKET SHOW VENDORS! THIS IS THE BIG ONE!! 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!

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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.

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For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg. com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

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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.

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Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org or call 281-491-1621. Sugar Land Garden Club was estab-

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

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2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. To register online for any classes 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 281-633-4610 or by visiting the library. EVENTS • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, August 15th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • TEEN COMPUTER CAMP @ CINCO Before school starts, Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present “Teen Computer Camp @ Cinco” for students between the ages of 13 and 18. The classes are designed to help teens navigate school assignments and create fun projects.

The classes will begin at 2:00 PM, in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. MS Excel (version 2010) Survival Basics for Teens: Thursday, August 8th, 2:00 PM MS Publisher (version 2010) Survival Basics for Teens: Thursday, August 15th, 2:00 PM MS Word (version 2010) Survival Basics for Teens: Thursday, August 22 nd, 2:00 PM • SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS - MS Word Survival Basics for Spanish-Speaking Adults - Wednesday, August 7th, 2:00 PM, Computer Lab. This program is presented in Spanish. Reservations are required. W E E K LY C H I L D R E N ’ S P R O G R A M SCHEDULE • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. Mother Goose Time will take place on August 20th and 27th only this month. • Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies,

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exposure over several weeks. • Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothing that permitsthe evaporation of perspiration. • Do not leave children, senior citizens or pets unattended in a vehicle. • A wide-brimmed hat helps prevent sunburn as well as heat-related illness. Sunscreen also protects from the sun’s harmful rays and reduces the risk of sunburn. • If the house is not air-conditioned, seek accommodations in air-conditioned facilities during the heat of the day: malls, movie theaters, libraries, multi-service centers, etc. • Take frequent cool baths or showers if your house is not air-conditioned. One of the best ways to help your gardens is to use mulch around your flower beds and trees. A great long-term way to help reduce the temperature in your home is to plant trees. Large trees provide much needed shade. If you look at older family farms you can always spot which building is the homestead - it is the one surrounded by deciduous trees. Deciduous trees provide shad from the sun in the summer but allow the sun to warm the areas below in the winter when the leaves fall off the trees.

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• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime Meetings 1st Wed. of month, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7:00-8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Ariel 281-731-7313. La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo. com. You can also contact Laura Matre at 281-804-9109. • MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 1007. • KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. • MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www. stpkaty.org. • MOCHA MOMS - a Stay-At-Home Support group for women of color. For more info, contact Hesma at 281-762-0262 or www. mochamomswesthouston.org. • IBLOOM - Young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy. • REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/ Real-Moms-of-Katy. • ALL MOMS OF KATY - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@ yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/workingmomsofkaty. • KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., please contact Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit the Moms In Prayer website at www.MomsInPrayer.org. • KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at The Church of Holy Apostles located at 1225 West Grand Parkway S. For more info., please email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. • KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form.

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• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281578-6376 or 281-392-0989. • PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. • FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. • BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. • MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.

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• KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated.net or check our Face Book page or our website www.katyrepublicans.com. • WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. • KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@hotmail.com. • KATY MOMMY PATRIOTS - moms meeting to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Meets twice a month. For more info., call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854. ROTARY CLUBS: • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, for breakfast at The Club at Falcon Point, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com. • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com. • WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662.

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• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/ • PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-6287. For more info. on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org. • EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more info., contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com.

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BUSINESS/NETWORKING: • WEST HOUSTON’S (CBMC) CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN COMMITTEE meet at various times and places. For more info call Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343 or visit www.houston.cbmc.com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm. • AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOC. KATY CHARTER CHAPTER - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. NetINTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING working begins at 6:00 PM, dinner and meeting at 6:30 PM. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com. Quality Work at Reasonable Prices! • W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF ADMIN. PROFESSION▪Spray or Brush & Roll ALS (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy ▪Wood Replacement Suites Huston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirk▪Pressure Washing wood Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). ▪Sheetrock Repair • ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - Meets the second Thursday of We Install Hardiplank / Hardipanel™ each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more ( fiber-reinforced cement siding ) info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. • BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets every ThursComplete Customer Satisfaction day, 7:00 - 8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Has been the Key to 31 Years of Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com. Service in the Houston Area • (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO RANCH - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 AM at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713MANCO PAINTING, INC. 824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter www.mancopainting.com in Katy, Texas. • PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI meets every FREE ESTIMATES ▪ NO MONEY DOWN Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. • INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS GRAND LAKES RESIDENT AND REALTOR® • Master Certified Negotiation NETWORKING - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:00Expert-working for you 8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland • Personalized customer service Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, • Marketing your home to sell with gail@freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, innovative tools and resources newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://tinyurl.com/yjomekg. • BIZPACK - “CONNECTING PEOPLE IN BUSINESS AND Contact me today for a LIFE” - Networking And Breakfast $5: 1st and 3rd Thursday Tammy Frugé Free Market Analysis of each month, 7:30-9:00 AM at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy281-709-5124 Flewellen Road. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 tammy@frugeproperties.com or email janemoughon@gmail.com.

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HCC Northwest College offers four-year degree pathways HCC and UT Tyler to produce engineers in West Houston

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The University of Houston System (UHS) and Houston Community College Northwest (HCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand higher education opportunities in the Katy/West Houston area. Through a partnership that includes using existing facilities at UHS at Cinco Ranch and HCC-Katy, the MOU will result in an increase of academic programs offered by UHS and HCC-Northwest in West Houston. Visit northwest.hccs.edu

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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.

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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.

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

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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. 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.

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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. 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. 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. 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.

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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: 281-759-1010. 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. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.

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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. 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. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286.

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Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/ monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394.

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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.

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Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.

Happy, healthy little Shihtzu puppies. 281-743-3500.

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. 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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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.

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 281-979-0454 for more details.

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.

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.

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August 26th Grand Lakes August 2013

HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES GRAND LAKES - COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS COMMUNITY EVENTS WINTER FESTIVAL Carole Fox 281-693-1183 Bonnie Duhart GARAGE SALE OPEN EASTER EGG HUNT Bonnie Duhart Denise Morrow JULY 4th EVENT Carole Fox HALLOWEEN EVENT Denise Morrow Bonnie DuHart

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NEWSLETTER Monica Vagholkar monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com WOMAN’S ASSOC. OPEN LOST & FOUND PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 grandlakes4pets@aol.com PLAY GROUPS OPEN CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com

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

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

Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 Reliant energy 713-207-7777 email:service@reliant.com Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 Municipal District Services ( MDS) GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 281-290-6503 Billing/Payment/Customer Care 281-290-6507

PLANNED COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, INC EMPLOYEES & ROLES RELEVANT TO GRAND LAKES

Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 Best Trash 281-313-2378 (Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 1-800-332-7143 or www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> Comcast 713-341-1000 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512

PCMI OFFICE 281-870-0585 P.O. BOX 219223 FAX: 281-870-9170 HOUSTON, TX 77218 Email customercare@PCMI-us.com CUSTOMER CARE 281-870-0585

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

GRAND LAKES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Collins Pier President Jeff Ross Matthew Knies

Glen Gesoff Chuck Matheson

www.grandlakeslife.com

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

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

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

LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch Cinco Ranch Library George Memorial Maud Smith Marks

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

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

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

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