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What a blast our residents had at the 4th of July Parade & Family Splash Day this year! The parade was a huge success! Resident families came out sporting their patriotically decorated bikes, scooters, wagons, cars, trucks and motorcycles. We even had parade floats this year! Our local Boy Scout Troop 230 lead the way and the Willow Fork Fire Truck brought up the rear!

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The Parade was immediately followed by a Flag Raising Ceremony up at the Recreation Center, brought to us by Boy Scout Troop 230. Prizes were given for the best parade decorations, but everyone was a winner in our book! Thank you to all of the resident spectators who came out to support the kiddies! At the Family Splash Day, the kids enjoyed playing on an Inflatable Slip N’ Slide, having a wet and wild sponge ball battle and making lots of bubbles, big and small, while the adults had a watermelon eating contest and relaxed by the pool! Everyone was served a delicious hotdog lunch. What a great day everyone had! A very special thank you goes out to our new management company, Sterling, ASI, for sponsoring this wonderful event! We would also like to thank CJ’s Yardworks and Bent Code for donating the awesome gift card prizes! We truly appreciate Boy Scout Troop 230, Willow Fork Fire Department and Deputy Singh for their contributions to the Parade and Flag Raising Ceremony! Thank you to our Seven Lake’s High School Volunteers for all of their help and especially thank you to our Resident Volunteers! This group of women and men work so hard to make each and every one of our resident events special for you! We absolutely could not do it without them!

Clean out your closets, playrooms, garages and attics. It is time for a community-wide garage sale! The Grayson Lakes Community-Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will not be a central location for the event, each sale will be conducted on the individual homeowners property. All Participants must register in advance by completing the attached form and mailing it to Sterling Association Services, Inc., along with a check, for $10, payable to Grayson Lakes Home Owners Association. The fee will cover advertising and signage expenses. Any money that is left over will go to the Grayson Lakes Events Committee account for future community events. Homeowners may place one sign in their yard and one sign at the end of their street and/or along Grayson Lakes Blvd. You may only display your signs on the day of the sale and only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING YOUR SIGNS at 3:00 PM. Katy Christian Ministries will be at the Grayson Lakes Recreation Center from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM collecting your donated items which have not sold. Please respect your neighbors who are not participating and remember that garage sales are prohibited unless the Grayson Lakes Homeowners Association - Events Committee, schedules the event.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grayson Lakes Garage Sale Registration 2013 Name: ___________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Registration must be post marked by September 16, 2013. Return this completed form and $10 (Payable to Grayson Lakes C.A.I.) fee to: Grayson Lakes C.A.I. c/o Sterling Association Services, Inc. 11201 Lake Woodbridge Drive Sugar Land, Texas 77498 832.678.4500 Please make sure that you have filled in all the above blanks and enclosed a check for $10 – payable to the Grayson Lakes Homeowners Association.

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GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the second Wednesday of every month except December. The meetings are held in the Recreation Center and start at 6:30 PM. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Recreation Center door no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting notices will also be emailed to residents who have provided an email address to the Association. If you would like to be

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included on that list, contact Ry Reid at ry@sterlingasi.com (email). Notice of a canceled or rescheduled meeting will be posted on the Recreation Center door no later than 6:30 PM of the regularly scheduled day. Residents wishing to observe need only show up. Residents wishing to speak are asked to inform the Management Company at ry@sterlingasi.com to be placed on the agenda. Please do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since agendas are prepared a week in advance. If you will indicate the nature of your business beforehand, it will give the Management Company and your Board a chance to prepare for questions that might come up. Please be advised, it is your Board’s practice to limit initial comments from residents to 5 minutes, so plan accordingly.

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CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORM

This nomination form serves as my notice of intent to run for a position on the Board of Directors of the Grayson Lakes Homeowners Association. NAME: ADDRESS: HOME PHONE:

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Requirements to run for a position on the Board of Directors: • • •

According to the Bylaws of the Association, any owner of property or resident within Grayson Lakes is eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors. Under Texas law, no one who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude may run for a position on an HOA Board. Note: While residents may run for the Board only owners may vote.

Please provide brief answers to the following questions: 1. What experience and/or qualifications can you bring to the Association Board of Directors?

2. What area of Community Management are you most concerned with?

3. Tell us a little about yourself.

Please return form via mail (11201 Lake Woodbridge Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77498), fax (281966-1785) or email (Ry@sterlingasi.com) on or before November 1, 2013 in order to be included on the proxy form mailed to owners. Candidates submitting forms after that date will be announced at the annual meeting.

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PART II

Last month, we presented a list of Rights and Responsibilities for Homeowners as suggested by the Community Association Institute. This month, we offer the CAI list of Rights and Responsibilities for Community Leaders. Next month, we’ll talk about the role of the Management Company. The Grayson Lakes Community Association, Inc. was established by the Developer and consists of all property owners. In other words, you are the As-

sociation. The functions of the Association are: (a) management, maintenance, operation and control of Common Areas

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(b) interpretation and enforcement of the Governing Documents and (c) establishing and upholding the Architectural Guidelines and Rules and Regulations and (d) administering the architectural review process for Grayson Lakes. (See Section 6.1 of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Grayson Lakes.) These functions are intended to ensure that the quality of Grayson Lakes is maintained at the level intended and promoted, by the Developer. These are your guarantee that the quality of Grayson Lakes will not erode over time. In order to accomplish these goals, a volunteer Board of Directors is elected each year to carry out these functions on your behalf. It is this Board of Directors that is the primary object of the list of Rights and Responsibilities below. This list is rather lengthy. In order to reproduce this material from CAI, we are required to present it without modification. “Community leaders have the right to: 1. Expect owners and non-owner residents to meet their financial obligations to the community. 2. Expect residents to know and comply with the rules and regulations of the community and to stay informed by reading materials provided by the association. 3. Respectful and honest treatment from residents. 4. Conduct meetings in a positive and constructive atmosphere. 5. Receive support and constructive input from owners and non-owner residents. 6. Personal privacy at home and during leisure time in the community. 7. Take advantage of educational opportunities (e.g., publications, training workshops) that are directly related to their responsibilities and as approved by the association. Community leaders have the responsibility to: 1. Fulfill their fiduciary duties to the community and exercise discretion in a manner they reasonably believe to be in the best interests of the community. 2. Exercise sound business judgment and follow established management practices. 3. Balance the needs and obligations of the community as a whole with those of individual homeowners and residents. 4. Understand the association’s governing documents and become educated with respect to applicable state and local laws and to manage the community association accordingly. 5. Establish committees or use other methods to obtain input from owners and non-owner residents. 6. Conduct open, fair and well-publicized elections. 7. Welcome and educate new members of the community-owners and non-owner residents alike. 8. Encourage input from residents on issues affecting them personally and the community as a whole. 9. Encourage events that foster neighborliness and a sense of community. 10. Conduct business in a transparent manner when feasible and appropriate. 11. Allow homeowners access to appropriate community records when requested. 12. Collect all monies due from owners and non-owner residents.

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13. Devise appropriate and reasonable arrangements, when needed and as feasible, to facilitate the ability of individual homeowners to meet their financial obligations to the community. 14. Provide a process residents can use to appeal decisions affecting their non-routine financial responsibilities or property rights-where permitted by law and the association’s governing documents. 15. Initiate foreclosure proceedings only as a measure of last resort. 16. Make covenants, conditions and restrictions as understandable as possible, adding clarifying “lay” language or supplementary materials when drafting or revising the documents. 17. Provide complete and timely disclosure of personal and financial conflicts of interest related to the actions of community leaders, e.g., officers, the Board and committees. (Community associations may want to develop a code of ethics.)” From “Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities,” Community Association Institute.

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This Grayson Lakes Board of Directors accepts all of these responsibilities as they pertain to our governing documents.

GRAYSON LAKES BOOK CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS If you like to read books and want to meet other ladies in our neighborhood, you will enjoy the Grayson Lakes Book Club. Following social time and refreshments, we discuss the novel or nonfiction book selected for the month. Meetings are held in members’ homes at 7 PM the fourth Wednesday of the month (except in November and December). Visit, then just attend a few times and you will be considered part of the group. For more information concerning the books and the locations for upcoming meetings, contact Jean Bays 281-394-2156 or email jandb@entouch.net.

GARDEN TIPS FOR

• 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.

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Leagues open to students 1st- 8th grades residing in KISD • 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.

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. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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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.

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For 29 years, scholarships have been made available through funding secured by the Nation FFA Foundation. This generous funding comes from individuals, businesses and corporate sponsors to encourage excellence and enable student to pursur their educational goals. The 2013 scholarship recipients were selected from 6,116 applicants from across the country. Selections were based on the applicant’s leadership, academic record, FFA and other school and community activities, supervised agricultural or work experience in agricultural education and future goals. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, person growth and career success training through agricultural education to 557,318 student members in grades 7 - 12 who belong to on of 7,498 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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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August 26th - First Day of School! KATY ISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION A world of thanks from Partners in Education! 18,560 community and parent volunteers walked into KATY ISD classrooms and made a difference! You rock and we say, “Thank You!”

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.”

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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. 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.

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BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY: MAKE IT A PRIORITY As parents prepare for the start of a new school year, teaching children how to be safer needs to be at the top of their list of things to do. An analysis by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children of attempted abductions during the past five years found that children are at most risk when going to and from school or school related activities. Parents and other adults can help keep children safe by following these ten tips: • Teach your children to always TAKE A FRIEND with them when walking or biking and stay with a group while standing at the bus stop. Make sure they know which bus to ride.

JAMES E. TAYLOR CLASS OF 1988 ANNOUNCES 25TH CLASS REUNION The James E. Taylor Class of 1988 would like to announce its 25th Class Reunion. The reunion will be held on September 28th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. The event will begin at 6:00 PM. There will be a meet and greet and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The event features the House of Blues New Year’s Eve and 80’s band, “Thunderpants.” The event will conclude at 11:30 PM.

• Walk the route to and from school with your children pointing out landmarks and safe places to go if they’re being followed or need help. Teach your children they should NEVER TAKE SHORTCUTS and always stay in well-lit areas.   • It is not safe for young children to walk to and from school, even in a group. Parents should always provide supervision for young children to help ensure their safe arrival to and from school. If your children wait for a bus, wait with them or make arrangements for supervision at the bus stop.

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• Teach your children that if anyone bothers them, makes them feel scared or uncomfortable to trust their feelings and immediately get away from that person. Teach them it is ok not to be polite and IT IS OK TO SAY NO.

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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.

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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.

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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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KATY YOUTH BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES FALL AND WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION Katy Youth Basketball is launching the 28th season of Youth Basketball for boys and girls. Two leagues are being formed this year, a Fall 3-on-3 league and the traditional Winter League. Boys and girls in 1st through 8th grade zoned to the

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Katy Independent School District are invited to participate. Players are placed on teams by grade. Registration for the fourth season Fall 3-on-3 League is currently underway online at www.kybb.org. KYB’s Winter League registration is Saturdays, September 14th and September 21st, from 9 AM to 3 PM at McMeans Jr. High. The Winter League has walk-up registration only. Practices will begin in November and games are played January and February, 2014. Katy Youth Basketball depends on volunteers for its success. If you are able to coach during either season or for more information, please contact us at www.kybb.org.

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I9 SPORTS Registration is open for fall Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and T-Ball/Baseball leagues in Katy! i9 Sports is the #1 provider of youth sports leagues, camps and instructional clinics in the country for kids ages 3-14. We focus on fun, skills and sportsmanship with a commitment to safety. For more information, please visit www.i9sports.com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

NETBALL CLUBS Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary.

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

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Looking for as many ladies as possible to play. Ages 16+. Contact Krystal Horn for more information at katybball@yahoo.com

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

SENIOR CHURCH GROUPS 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.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 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.

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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!) 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)

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During the 2012-2013 school year, students from all across the world will have the opportunity to travel to Houston and surrounding communities to spend the entire school year in the United States, learning and working with American Families. In order for the students to come to the U.S. they must have proper host families lined up. Now is a crucial time of year for the Ayusa program as local staff coordinators to find local host families for the upcoming school year. The Ayusa program is celebrating its 30th year this year and is responsible for more than 60,000 students from 75 different countries spending the school year in the United States. 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.

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There are a few basic requirements, of course. Anyone older than 25 and can provide food and shelter for a student fulfills the requirements of being a host family. There is a background check, reference check and an interview. Background checks have to be done on everyone over 18 living in the home. The host families have to be interested in it for the right reasons, the cultural exchange of learning from them and them learning from us. It’s the language, the cooking, the music, the food. The host family has to be genuinely interested. Once the host families and students are matched, Ayusa stays involved by monthly contacts with the families, students and quarterly contacts with the schools. Ayusa coordinators also handle the host family orientations and the student orientations. Group activities, such as community service and seeing things with the group of exchange students is also arrange throughout their academic year. With the current school year quickly coming to an end Ayusa’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.

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• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-2286287. 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. BUSINESS/NETWORKING: • WEST HOUSTON’S (CBMC) CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN COMMITTEE - meet at various times and places. For more info call Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343 or visit www.houston. cbmc.com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm. • AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOC. KATY CHARTER CHAPTER meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. Networking begins at 6:00 PM, dinner and meeting at 6:30 PM. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com. • W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF ADMIN. PROFESSIONALS (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Huston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com).

• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - Meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. • BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com. • (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO RANCH - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 AM at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston. com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. • PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413.

• INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@ freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://tinyurl.com/yjomekg. • BIZPACK - “CONNECTING PEOPLE IN BUSINESS AND LIFE” - Networking And Breakfast $5: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 AM at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-4554579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com. • THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. • WEST KATY NETWEAVERS - meets at Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center in Fulshear every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of attendance is $10, which includes breakfast and coffee. For questions, tajanamesic@greengrovegroup.com or visit www.meetup.com/West-KatyNetweavers/

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• KATY BAR ASSOCIATION - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Nick Nicholas at nnicholas@ jw.com or 713-752-4443 for more info. NEIGHBORS/WELCOME: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at members homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281395-1730. • WELCOME WAGON CLUB OF KATY - please call Sharon at 281-392-1658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@ yahoo.com. MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS: • THE GREEN TRAILS LADIES CLUB For more info., call Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177. • THE GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB - meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For info., www. KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-392-3034 or Kyle

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• CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 PM at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713-520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available. • FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. • NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637. • DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. • THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. • KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, Classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. • ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. • DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info. • FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - meets at West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood. For times, please see our website at www.foodaddicts.org or call 281-392-8914. • WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups and free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657. • DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237. • HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org. • KATY ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP - meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net. • KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.

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SUPERIOR MARKETING PLAN | ALTERNATIVE LISTING FEES | FREE MARKET ANALYSIS • GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers groups for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html. • ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS – We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • THE FELLOWSHIP AT CINCO RANCH offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao for more information. • CHRIST CLINIC - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190. • HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. • CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH - Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a free ongoing meeting, open to the public. For more info., go to www.crosspt.org/classes or call 281-398-6464. • HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries. org for more information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM.

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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!

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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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 AM2:00 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.

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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 Texas at Tyler will open the Houston Engineering Center in partnership with Houston Community College. Starting fall 2013, the center will be located at HCC’s Alief Campus, 2811 Hayes Road. UT Tyler will begin offering Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Bachelor Degrees and plans to develop a Civil Engineering program in the future. Visit hccs.edu/engineering or email futureengineers@hccs.edu

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

northwest.hccs.edu 713.718.5700 KARATE - The American Society of Karate has classes for ages 6 years and up. For more information call Ian Ekblad-Frank at 832-722-8819 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. 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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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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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.

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

TIMESHARES/ VACATION HOMES

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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