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September 2013

SHERIFF’S VACATION HOME WATCH

If you are going on vacation, a business trip or just going away for the weekend, please put your house on a vacation watch list. It only takes a few minutes to inform local police that you are away from home. For more information visit the websites below. Fort Bend County aspx?page=815

Residents:

www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.

Harris County Residents: www.harriscountytx.gov/CmpDocuments/32/Forms/c5vacation_watch_ non_editable.pdf Make sure to cancel the watch when you return home.

DID YOU KNOW?...

Fort Bend County Road and Bridge Department is the contact for broken curbs in front of your home? FROM FBC ROAD AND BRIDGE: Residents can call the Road & Bridge Dept. at 281-342-4513 for all repairs related to the roadway. Keep in Mind the county does not maintain the sidewalks or driveways within the Right of Way (ROW).

streets. This includes all main streets, entrances, pass through streets, etc. If you have any questions, please contact the Management Office at 281-599-0408. Thank you, Management

CINCO RANCH LOST AND FOUND PETS NETWORKING VOLUNTEERS & SHORT-TERM FOSTERS NEEDED

With over 8,700 homes in Cinco Ranch, we need volunteers from each “neighborhood” to receive email blasts for lost and found pets in our community. Would you be willing to receive occasional emails when there is a lost or found pet in your area? We need additional caring, animalfriendly neighbors to help us network to get them back home quickly. If you would like to help reunite lost and found pets with their grateful families, please send your name and contact information to our volunteer coordinator at paigeh618@hotmail.com. **Also, please get a registered microchip implant for your pets through your vet and make sure they have on collars and tags with contact information to quickly get them back home safely. If you find a lost pet, always contact us FIRST by email at: LostAndFound@CincoRanchLife.org, so we can help with securing a place for a short term foster until the owner is located or they are placed into rescue.

PICK UP YOUR DOG’S WASTE

Follow up if desired by mailing to: 201 Payne Lane, PO Box 148 Richmond, TX 77406-0148

When walking your dog, please do not allow them to walk in people’s yards. In the event your dog does wander onto someone’s property and uses the bathroom please pick up all of the waste.

The Association notifies the County, as needed, for all main thoroughfares, interior streets and intersections that DO NOT have a residence on these

A single gram (about the size of a dime) of dog feces contains 23 million fecal coliform bacteria.

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CINCO RANCH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

CONTENTS

Cinco Ranch Community News 1 - 16 Cinco Ranch Important Numbers 51 Cinco Ranch Trash Pick-Up Schedule 50 School News 16 Scouts 21 Sports 22 Church News & Events 26 Community Events 28 Libraries & Parks 38 Volunteer Opportunities 41 Classified Ads 44

3022 Windemere Park Lane Katy, Texas 77494 281-599-0408 Fax 281-392-8830

Association Website: www.CincoRanchLife.org

After Hours Landscape Emergency: 713-398-0869

DISCLAIMER

Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. does not endorse or recommend any of the products or services advertised in this newsletter. Some of the products advertised in this newsletter are intended for uses that would modify the exterior of a home. The fact that such a product is advertised in this Newsletter does not mean that it would be approved by the applicable Cinco New Construction Committee or the Modifications Committee. An owner must submit an application and obtain written approval from the New Construction Committee or the Modifications Committee prior to making any exterior modifications to the home. There are NO pre-approved projects or contractors for Cinco Ranch.

Non 911 emergencies, involving the Cinco Association Property, may be reported by calling the Association Office and following instructions for reporting after hour emergencies.

Customer Service Email CincoRanchCustomerCare@PCMI-US.com The Association Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

September 2013 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

4 CCPA Board

Association Office Closed

(4)Cinco 12 MUD 12:00 PM (10)N Ft Bend Water Authority Finance 11:00 AM (10)N Ft Bend Water Authority Design Committee 12:30 PM

(11)Fort Bend County MUD #35 1:00PM

10 SEAC Meeting – 7PM Communication Committee – 7PM CEWG Meeting 8 – 9 PM (6)Cinco 5 MUD 5:15 PM (5)Cinco 2 MUD 4:00 PM

23 NRC Meeting 7:00 PM

CR Ladies Club Meeting (1)Cinco SW 4 MUD 11:00 AM (7)Cinco 8 MUD 12:00 PM

Saturday

(1)Cinco SW 1 MUD 12:30 PM

Cinco BOD Open Meeting 4:00 PM

(5) Willowfork Drainage 11:30 AM

25 Cinco BOD

Meeting 4:00 PM

(1)Cinco SW 2 MUD 12:00 PM

(1)Cinco Master MUD #1 11:00 AM

(3)Cinco 9 MUD 10:30 AM

Friday Modification Applications Due

(8)Cornerstones MUD 6:00 PM

Thursday

Meeting – Noon

Labor Day

Wednesday

(Open/Executive) (1)Cinco 14 MUD 11:00 AM (1)Cinco 10 MUD 12:30 PM (9)N Ft Bend Water Authority 6:00 PM

(1)Cinco 6 MUD 11:30 AM (2)Cinco 7 MUD 4:00 PM (2)Cinco 3 MUD 6:00 PM

MUD Meeting Locations: (1) Meeting held at ABHR Office, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 – 713-860-6400 (2) Meeting held at Severn Trent Office, 16337 Park Row in Katy 713-860-6400 (3) Meeting held at Traditions Bank, 1515 Grand Parkway in Katy 713-860-6400 (4) Meeting held at AECOM Offices, 5757 Woodway in Houston 713-860-6400 (5) Meeting held at Willowfork County Club, 21055 Westheimer Parkway in Katy 281-579-6262 (6) Meeting held at 19901 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy 713-652-6500

The Lake House -25202 Springwood Lake Drive 281-394-7195

Association Office – 3022 Windemere Park Lane 281-599-0408 www.CincoRanchLife.org

*Meetings are subject to be cancelled or changed.*

(7) Meeting held at 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000 in Houston 713-651-0111 (8) Meeting held at 805 Hidden Canyon in Katy 713-405-1750 (9) Meeting held at Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 281-558-8700 (10) Meeting held at Brown & Gay Eng. 10777 Westheimer Rd 281-558-8700

(11)Meeting held at 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1400, in Houston 713-623-4531

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PARKING IN THE STREET

Did you know it is against Cinco Ranch Covenants for residents to park in the street (Article XII, Section 2(a))? Additionally, when a number of vehicles park in the street, emergency vehicles have a difficult task maneuvering down the street. Due to the size and clearance needs of these emergency vehicles, a street lined with parked cars obstructs the passage and delays response time. While it is understood that during certain events, vehicles parking on the street is an unavoidable circumstance, please be aware of clearance needed for traffic. Ask your guests to park their car as close to curb as possible and not line both sides of the street. Be a courteous neighbor by communicating you are having a gathering at your home and may need additional parking. Ask if they would mind guests parking in front of their homes to help eliminate the congestion on the street. Remember, parking on the street for residents is prohibited and can impact the ability of emergency services to reach you or a neighbor in an emergency. Your cooperation will ensure Cinco Ranch retains its reputation as the premiere area to live in.

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE (NRC) REPRESENTATIVES ARE? Did you know that each area of Cinco Ranch has Neighborhood Representative Committee (NRC) Representatives positions? While not every position is filled (we’re looking for volunteers who want to get involved!),

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most have an NRC rep and many have 1st and 2nd alternate reps. These are volunteers from your neighborhood. Your NRC rep is a tremendous source of information and a resource you should use. But, you have to know who your rep is, in order to contact him/her. A quick call to the Cinco Property Association Office at 281-599-0408 is all it takes to find out the name and contact information for your rep. All the NRC reps are trying to build contact lists to keep you informed, but they need you to reach out and let them know you want to be added to their contact list. Many NRC reps have started Facebook pages to help keep their neighbors informed. There are many issues facing Cinco Ranch that you should be aware of. Knowing who your NRC rep is, is one way to stay in the know. So call today and find out who your NRC rep is and contact them to let them know you want to be added to their listing.

NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE (NRC) REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED

Equestrian Village II (Park Trace) Please contact The Association Office at 281-599-0408 or email manager@ stes.com for further details on the NRC and if you are interested in serving. Thank you!

OFFICE OF PHIL CAMUS, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FREE HOME INSPECTION SURVEY Save 5 to 10% on your homeowners Insurance (depending on your insurance carrier) Get simple suggestions on How to better secure your home Call the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office at 281-463-6666 and ask for Sergeant Mitch Hutter

September 2013

TENNIS RESERVATION CANCELATIONS

If you make tennis reservations and decide that you cannot play, please go online and cancel your reservations. This will ensure that the courts will be open for other residents to then reserve the courts. Thank you.

HELP KEEP OUR LIGHTS ON

Cinco Ranch Residents pay a maintenance fee where a large portion includes the electricity to light our streets. Each streetlight costs the Cinco Ranch Associations approximately $30 dollars a month. This fee is billed to us whether the light is working or not. If you see a light(s) burned out, please help us by getting the number on the pole. You may submit the work order to Centerpoint Energy or report it to the Associations Office. To report the outage yourself you will either fill out the form available at: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage or you can call the information into Centerpoint Energy at 713-207-2222. The electronic form is much faster as you won’t be put on “hold.” You can also report dim lights, leaning poles, etc. on the electronic form. Copy the email to the Cinco Ranch Residential Office at: CincoRanchCustomerCare@pcmi-us.com so we can keep the list of lights reported. Thank you for your help in this matter. Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc.

CINCO AND CINCO SOUTHWEST SHARED USE AGREEMENT

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Come join us on The Way.

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Cinco has 7 pools available during the swim season. Cinco Southwest has three pools, the Lake House Pool and the Rosewood Pool and Rollingwood Pool. All of these pools are available for use by both Cinco and Cinco Southwest Residents. The shared use agreement was signed in October of 2009 through the end of 2013. At that time, the shared use agreement will be reviewed.

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Members must purchase their Pool Key Cards from their appropriate Management Company. If you live east of Katy Gaston Road, you are in the Cinco Association and can purchase your Pool Key Cards at 3022 Windemere Park Lane. Keys are $25 each. Bring a picture ID and a check or money order made payable to CRPA to purchase your keys. We do not accept cash or credit/debit cards. If you are a new homeowner, please bring in your closing paperwork. If you rent a home, please bring in your lease and a letter from your landlord stating you are in good standing. If you have any questions, please call the Association at 281-599-0408. If you live west of Katy Gaston Road, you are in the Cinco Southwest Association and can purchase your Pool Key Cards at the Lake House at 25202 Springwood Lake Drive.

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All Recreation Facilities are open to both Cinco and Cinco Southwest Residents. This includes pools, tennis courts, parks, hike and bike trails and the Lake House Recreation Facility. There are charges for renting some of the facilities.

ARE YOU RECEIVING THE ASSOCIATION EMAILS?

CincoRanchLife.org If you are not signed up for the community website, you are not receiving the e-blasts from the Association. E-blasts can consist of Association News and Announcements, Cinco Ranch Events, Local Area Happenings, Cinco Ranch Area Public Service Announcements, Severe Weather Alerts and much more. E-blasts can contain current information, which is a benefit to the Association when immediate notices need to be sent to Residents.

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The Cinco Ranch Communication Committee under the direction of the CRPA Board of Directors has been working on better forms of communication for the Cinco Ranch Residents. The website offers the online experience of receiving news and information from your Association. Residents have a 24/7 connection to the Association Information and documentation. Legal Documents of all three Cinco Ranch Associations are available online. There is also local contact information that is area specific to Cinco Ranch. There are some online forms that will help you expedite your communication with the management company. Another feature that can be utilized is the online classified ad section. This is a free service and allows Resident the chance to list their treasures for sale. Several features have been built into the site to help our Residents. The website offers a benefit to all as you can view much of the needed information while not logged in. Below is a list of information and services available. Public: News, Recreation, Docs. (minus meeting minutes), Contact Info., Boards and Committees

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Registered users also get: Subscription to e-blasts, Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Convenient Feedback Forms, Surveys and Classifieds If you have not signed up for the website, please do so now. You will need your account number from you Association Invoice. If your invoice is not handy, you can also acquire your account number through the Association Office by phone or email. If you have difficulty registering for the website or need your account number, please feel free to contact the webmaster at 281599-0408 or by email at webmaster@CincoRanchLife.org. Don’t miss out on any more Cinco Ranch News.

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PET LEASH LAWS IN THE CINCO RANCH AREA HARRIS COUNTY - LEASH LAW

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat or to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question. 2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle. 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk or street.

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While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.

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To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 www.countypets.com

FT. BEND COUNTY - LEASH LAW

Laws written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash make freeing a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals easier. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies-infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also: • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current • Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident • Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control program VACCINATION Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans. To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road - Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 - AnimalServices@co.fort-bend.tx.us.

CINCO RANCH WEBSITE

www.CincoRanchLife.org The website is your direct communication source for Cinco Ranch information and up to date news. If you need help signing in, please contact the Association Office at 281-599-0408 or webmaster@CincoRanchLife.org - email.

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Previous issues of the Newsletter held the minutes to the Cinco Ranch Board of Directors, Neighborhood Rep Committee and the Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association. Log into the new Cinco Ranch website at www. CincoRanchLife.org to view the current minutes report. For a hard copy of the minutes, please call or visit the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane or 281-599-0408.

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FORT BEND COUNTY CONTRACT DEPUTY PROGRAM CINCO RANCH PATROL ACTIVITY

JUNE 2013 Dispatched Calls Traffic/Field Contacts Arrests Case Reports Alarm Calls 911 Calls House Watches

128 49 5 45 23 10 310

* TRAFFIC CONTACTS includes: self initiated calls, citizen contacts, rendered assistance, traffic stops and property checks. * CRIMINAL ARRESTS includes: traffic stops, felony and misdemeanor. * HOUSE WATCHES includes: vacation watches and close patrols.

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FORT BEND COUNTY PCT. 3 CONSTABLES OFFICE REPORT

Month of JUNE 2013 Felony Arrest Misdemeanor Arrest 911 Hang-ups Loud Music/Noise Barking Dogs Alarms Assault Burglary of Habitation / Building Burglary of Motor Vehicle Citizen Contacts Criminal Mischief Disturbances EMS / Fire/Motor Veh. Accidents Other (non-specific) Other Agency Assist Property Check Robbery Suspicious Persons / Vehicles/C Traffic Citations Other Citations Traffic Warnings Other Warnings Traffic Complaint

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During the month of June, the Willowfork Fire Department, which is operated by Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #2, made the following runs:

June EMS Calls 114 Fire Calls 27 Other Calls 11 Total Calls 152 “Other Calls” include investigating gas leaks, vehicle lock-outs, hazardous material situations, etc. Of those runs: • 11 involved motor vehicle accidents • 1 mutual aid calls with other fire departments

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HELP AVOID POWER OUTAGES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

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Do you have a transformer in your yard? If you do, please do not directly surround it with mulch or dirt. Transformers must have the sides exposed so they can cool properly. Otherwise they will over heat and burn out. Also, the sides of a transformer can rust through due to mulch holding moisture against them. Please do your part and clear the area around transformers in your yard.

WHO DO I CALL?

• Street Light Outages - Report to CenterPoint Energy via their website, thereby eliminating a lot of “hold time” on the phone. The website address is: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. Give them as much information as possible, including the address and/or pole number. If you prefer to call, the number is 713-207-2222. • Street sign or stop sign down or missing - Please contact the county. The Harris County phone number is 281-463-6300 and Fort Bend County phone number is 281-341-9562. Let them know you are calling regarding a sign and they will transfer you to the proper person. They will need to know the street name and location. If you are in a custom area, please contact the Association office at 281-599-0408.

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• Broken curb - If you live in Ft. Bend County, call Road & Bridge at 800690-ROAD (800-690-7623) and if you are in Harris County, you can call 281463-8703 for Service Requests & Road Maintenance. If you see any curbs needing repair around the islands in the Cul de Sac or along the boulevards, please call and report these, too. If you live in a gated section, the streets and curbs are maintained by the Association with funds from the separate assessment billed annually. On a related note, the driveway “apron” is the responsibility of the individual property owner, no matter who maintains your street. Also, the sidewalks adjoining residential lots are the responsibility of the owner. The association maintains sidewalks in common areas only. • Leaking fire hydrants or storm drain problems - Please contact your Water District. Cinco ST Environmental phone number is 281-398-8211. Cornerstone MUD - Southwest Water phone number is 713-405-1750. They will need to know the address location. • Cinco Ranch Landscape Emergency Phone Number - Did you know that there is an emergency number for Residents of Cinco Ranch to call for after hours landscape emergencies? If you run into any landscape related emergency during non-operating hours of the Association, please call the landscape company’s emergency number at 713-398-0869. This would include irrigation running overtime, broken sprinkler head, common area concern or anything that needs our immediate attention. • Trash or Recycling Service Problems - Trash service is administered by your MUD through a contractor they choose. If you have a problem with your trash collection or recycling, you may contact your service provider listed on your water bill. Best Trash, LLC at 281-313-2378, Waste Corporation of America 281-368-8397 (www.wcawaste.com), Republic Waste 281-4462030 (www.rwstx.com) or Royal Disposal at 713-526-1536. Call your service provider for current recycling products accepted. • Mailbox Maintenance - To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, please file a report with the Katy Post Office. For Zip Code area 77450 call 281-647-0673 and for Zip Code area 77494 call 281574-1401 or visit their website at www.usps.com/contactus. • In Home Alarm Monitoring - In home alarm/monitoring systems should be checked monthly to ensure they are functioning and sending the proper signals. Make sure you contact your monitoring company PRIOR to testing. • Park & Ride - Metro Park & Ride is located at 221 Kingsland, just east of Mason Road. Routes begin at 6 AM and continue approximately every 10 minutes to downtown and also to Transco Tower (uptown, Post Oak). For additional information regarding tokens or cost, call 713-635-4000. • Newspaper Delivery - If you are leaving town and normally have a newspaper delivered, you can call the newspaper office and most of them will not deliver the paper while you are away. If you receive the Houston Chronicle, you may call 281-391-7992 or 713-220-7211 to stop your paper during your vacation or go to https://file.chron.com/forms/vacationhold.asp. • Pool Party Reservations - Greater Houston Pool Management 713-7717665. • Gated Community - Gates that are damaged or not operating properly please contact the HOA office at 281-599-0408. • Call Before You Dig - 1-800-545-6005 or 1-800-344-8377.

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DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS!

Recently, signs have been added to the area surrounding the lake at Lake Pointe advising residents not to feed the ducks at the park and lake. The duck population at Lake Pointe is a concern and feeding the ducks is encouraging the ducks to loiter. The ducks are a part of nature and the lake is a natural area, but feeding the ducks in this manner causes a duck population growth and subsequently the mess that goes along with it. Please keep this in mind the next time you are enjoying the park and lake. Thank you for your consideration and attention. - Management

WOUNDED WILDLIFE? WHO DO I CALL?

Cinco Ranch Residents report wounded to the proper agency, Wildlife Rehabilitators.

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THE JIMMY FRANKLIN TEAM Jimmy has over 30 years experience in Residential Real Estate. He’s been the top Realtor in Cinco Ranch for 20 years and the top Team in Firethorne & Cross Creek Ranch since 2009. His Team just had it 6th straight year at over $100 million in production. While other agents talk about the “soft market” list with someone who’s making it happen! GENERAL

Closed over 440 Homes in 2012 Over $120,000,000 in sales 2012 #1 Team in Cinco Ranch for over 20 years #1 Team in Cross Creek Ranch & Firethorne since 2009

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date. Please make the submission attention to General Manger, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 or Landscape@CincoRanchLife.org to email your request.

Fort Bend County - Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Accepts: Mammals, birds, reptiles • Location: Houston 713-861-WILD (9 AM - 6 PM); 713-643-WILD (after hrs.)

Cinco Commercial Property Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every other month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Open session is held first and starts at 12:00 PM. Meetings are held January, March, May, July, September and November.

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RESIDENTS OF CINCO RANCH ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meetings Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. The Executive portion of the meeting will be a closed session. Please check website for time. If you wish to attend, please call ahead to confirm date and time. Open Session Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month unless there are 5 Wednesdays in a month, then it will be on the third Wednesday. Please check website for time. Any Resident, who has or is interested in a submission for the Agenda, must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date to the Cinco Associations office. Make it attention to: General Manager, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. You may also email or phone the Association Office with your request at CincoRanchCustomerCare@pcmi-us.com or 281-599-0408. Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Open session is held first and starts at 9:30 AM. Any Resident or Member of the CLMA who is interested in a submission for the Agenda must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting

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Any Member of the CCPA who is interested in a submission for the Agenda must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date. Please make the submission attention to G. John Buehler III, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 or email your request to jbuehler@stes.com. Neighborhood Representative Committee Meetings of the NRC are held the fourth Monday of each month at the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 at 7 PM. This meeting is open to all Cinco Ranch Residents. If you are interested in becoming an NRC member or would like to contact your Neighborhood Rep, please see the NRC page on the new web site www.CincoRanchLife.org

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Two phone numbers suggested you save in your cell phone are the nonemergency Harris County Precinct 5 Constables and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s numbers. 911 should always be used in case of an emergency, but many times we need to contact the Sheriff’s Department and need to do so quickly. Don’t hesitate to call the Sheriff’s Department if something in your neighborhood seems questionable. This will give our contract deputies probable cause to investigate. This would include suspicious vehicles (vehicles exhibiting unsafe or erratic driving behavior), suspicious persons or behavior, activity at you neighbors home when you know they are on vacation and anything else that may be out of the ordinary in your neighborhood. Don’t take a chance on you or your family’s safety. Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Fort Bend County Sheriff

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The Neighborhood Representative Committee is requesting residents to submit their contact information to their neighborhood rep. Your email is the best form of communication amongst the neighborhoods. Each representative will collect a listing for their neighborhoods to help with community communication. This information will be used for community awareness only. The NRC meets every month on the third Monday at 7 PM. Meetings are held at the Association Office located at 3022 Windemere Park Lane. For more information, you may call the Association Office at 281-599-0408 or email your Neighborhood Rep www.CincoRanchLife.org from the new website.

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HOT WEATHER TIPS FOR PETS

Dogs and cats are much more susceptible than humans to hot weather related conditions such as dehydration and heat stroke. They have sweat glands only on their paws and mostly pant to cool themselves. Pets with “pushed-in” faces, like pugs, are especially prone to heat stroke as they cannot cool themselves as efficiently by panting. HEAT STROKE CAN BE FATAL. Dogs and cats can also suffer from sunburn. Fortunately, most of these problems can be easily prevented. Unfortunately, many pet guardians - even those who obviously cherish their four-legged family members - are unaware of these simple preventive measures. I’ve heard of a couple of fairly recent incidents in our area where dogs collapsed and died of heat stroke after being taken out for runs by their well-intentioned guardians. Here are some important hot weather safety tips: • Exercise your pet during the cooler parts of the day and never after a meal. Always carry cold water for your pet and allow him to drink periodically - he might be feeling overheated, thirsty and fatigued even if you’re not. Allowing your pet to drink from a pool of standing water is not safe - it may be loaded with bacteria, virus particles and organisms like Giardia. Easily portable pet water dishes are widely available. Soaking your dog’s coat with cool (not cold) water before exercising may help, especially if she’s long-haired. • NEVER leave your pet alone in a vehicle. Even with a moderate outdoor temperature and open windows, the vehicle can quickly become a furnace. A pet can die within minutes. • Make sure your pet is well-conditioned for a particular activity. Be especially sensitive to overweight and old pets. Remember that our pets age much more rapidly than we do. • Never leave your pet standing on hot asphalt. It may burn his paws. • For pets kept in the backyard or in a cat or dog “run,” provide plenty of water and shade. Bring your pet indoors during the hottest part of the day (which is most of the day during our summers)! Never leave your pet on a leash for prolonged periods. • Don’t shave your dog’s hair down to the skin. This takes away sun protection and may cause sunburn. • Biking and rollerblading with dogs on-leash is too hard on them, particularly in hot weather. In fact, in some cities (including those in cooler climates), it is against the bylaws to cycle with a pet on-leash. We can go much further on wheels before we tire out compared to our pets on their feet. Dogs will often push themselves to the point of collapse (and even death) to keep up with us. HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY and can occur quickly. Signs are excessive panting, hot skin and dark pink or reddish gums. If these are present, soak your pet in cool water and take her immediately to the nearest veterinarian. Remember, prevention is key. Amba Balu, MD

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Our special interest groups are going strong this year: Book Club, Wine Social Club, Creative Kitchens, Professional Networking and Expat Club, to name a few. If you’re new to Cinco Ranch, please come to our monthly meeting. Membership forms will be available (yearly dues - $25), as well as information on all the CRLC has to offer! For more info., contact Elizabeth Walker, 832-437-0446 or Julie’s Davies, 281-782-5858.

CINCO RANCH MOMS CLUB

Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived in Cinco Ranch for years, consider getting involved and adding to your network of friends and families! Playgroups are organized by age and there are also pool playdates and group events open to all. To get involved, visit: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/cincoranchmomsclub or email: cincoranchmomsclub-owner@ yahoogroups.com.

FORMATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN TENNIS CLUB AND VOLLEYBALL CLUB

We are looking for active Senior Citizens interested in forming a Tennis Club and a Sand Volley Ball Club to be played at the beach club (Between Peek/ Mason and Cinco Ranch Blvd./Westheimer Park). If interested, call 713298-4030. The purpose is to keep ACTIVE and FLEXIBLE in declining ages rather than to play a professional game.

JAMES E. TAYLOR CLASS OF 1988 ANNOUNCES 25TH CLASS REUNION

Registration and other details regarding the reunion can be found at www. classcreator.com/Katy-Texas-Taylor-1988. For more information, please contact Holly Graham Murphy at 832-4283035, Jacqueline Guttman Dolezal at 281-222-9133 or Wendi Zedler Lacki at 832-492-7466.

GARDEN TIPS FOR SEPTEMBER

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

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systems and makes them stop feeding. Do the application late in the day. The larvae feed at night and you want them to get nice fresh Bt. • When the heat and drought end, the weather could bring brown patch disease in the St. Augustine grass. Watch for yellowish spots if the nights drop into the 60’s and days stay in the 80’s. • Get any pruning of hedges and such done now. You want the flush of new growth to be hardened-off before the end of October. Tree pruning should be put off until winter, when the trees are dormant. • Pre-emerge herbicide applications targeting annual bluegrass and the earlier-germinating winter broadleaf weeds needed to be put out starting in mid-August.

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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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BOARD APPROVES CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR PROPOSED SECOND STADIUM

During its regular July meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the conceptual design for the proposed second stadium. The stadium project is one of three projects being considered for the District’s Student Activities Facilities referendum this fall. Members of the community, as well as Katy ISD end users and support staff attended a two-day design workshop held on June 26th - 27th and developed the conceptual design presented at the July 15th Board Work Study meeting. The second stadium would support student growth and success with additional athletic and fine arts support facilities at the secondary level within the District. PBK Architects were deemed best qualified for the stadium project, having successfully completed numerous stadium projects across the state, including multiple projects at the Rhodes stadium complex. Two other architectural firms have been selected for the STEM Center and Agricultural Sciences Center that are also components of the Student Activities Facility Proposal. For more information on the proposed second stadium, visit the Katy ISD website.

BOARD NAMES NEW AREA ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

During its regular July Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees named David Kendler as the new Area 3 Assistant Superintendent. Kendler is currently the principal at Taylor High School. David Kendler began his educational career in 1986 as a high school basketball coach at West Mesa High School. His experience includes serving as principal at Paul Revere High School and Sharpstown High School in Houston ISD. He has been in his current role as principal of Taylor High School since 2007. Kendler holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and physical education from the University of Colorado and a master’s degree in education administration from the University of New Mexico. He has received many honors throughout his career including Secondary Principal of the Year while in Houston ISD and the Texas Music Educators Distinguished Administrator Award.

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Katy Independent School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children eligible under the federal income guidelines for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. A copy of the policy may be viewed at www.squaremeals.com. Children living in households with incomes at or below the federally approved levels, based on household size, may be eligible for free or reduced price school meals. Transfer students approved for the program from another school district may either complete a Katy ISD application or provide documentation of their eligibility status. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside.

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The Nutrition and Food Service Department encourages parents in all eligible households to complete an online application prior to the start of school. The online application can be found at the district website at www.katyisd.org. A Free and Reduced meal application form and an information letter was also distributed in the student’s first day packet. A paper application will not need to be completed if you submitted the application online. If your child was on the program at the end of the previous school year, they were eligible for the same benefit for the first 30 operating days of the new school year or until a new application is processed. A new application is required each school year. The Nutrition and Food Service Department is located at 5364 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493. Staff is available Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 2:30 PM to assist parents in completing the application. Bring the names of all members of the household and their Gross Monthly Income. For any questions, call the Katy ISD Nutrition Department office at 281-396-6240. Applications are available online, at any district school and at the food service office. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year starting in August 2013. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining meal eligibility. Application information may be verified by school officials at any time during the school year.

Cinco Ranch High School CRHS PROJECT GRAD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Congratulations Cinco Ranch High School Class of 2013! YOU DID IT! And our deepest and most sincere thanks to those who made our Project Graduation event possible. The Cinco Ranch High School Project Graduation 2013 committee would like to thank all the CRHS Families, CRHS Staff and local businesses listed who so generously gave to make our event such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you:

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BRAVO! Congratulations to the recently named Cinco Ranch High School 2013 - 2014 Bravo Show Choir members! This talented group of students is looking forward to presenting many entertaining musicals and performances next school year. Mark your calendars for September 26th, 27th and 28th for the Bravo Fall Show! Director Dorothy Wilson and David Lee are excited about the diverse talent this ensemble will bring to the stage. Watch for more information on the CRHS choir website.

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CRHS DI team, DI Harder, won 1st Place in the world at the Global DI Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. There were teams from 45 states, 7 Canadian provinces and 13 countries competing with over 15,000 people in attendance. The teams 17.7 gram structure held 820 pounds and was hit by a ram 18 times. Their side project, a modified clepsydra or water clock, received the top score of any team competing. Their entire skit, scenery and costumes were based on Julius Cesar. This past year they have won 1st at Regional and 1st at State. At Regional their structure won the DiVinci Award. They also competed in the ‘DI Extreme Challenge’ winning 1st at Regionals and 3rd at State. The team consists of Matthew Burch, Alexandra Du, Matt Gaikema, Joey Gu, Ross Miglin, Jessica Yi and Cathy Wu.

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Girl Scout Troop 17452 bridged from Brownies to Juniors at a special ceremony highlighting their Scouting accomplishments. Together, the girls earned many badges, enjoyed field trips and gained valuable experiences selling cookies! They also supported the Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry by collecting toiletries to help families in their community. As Juniors, the girls will begin their quest for the Girl Scout Bronze award.

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Troop 17431 of Katy completed their Bronze Award May 2013. The troop made toys for dogs and cats and collected pet food and supplies for donation to CAPS.

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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Our address is 5901 N. Fry Rd. in Katy, Texas 77449. Registrations can be made online at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports (click on specific camp or sport registration) or in our Church Office, Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. On Fridays, the office is open 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. For more information email linda.newhouse@bcstaff.org or call 281-859-9900.

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MEN’S OUTWARD FLAG FOOTBALL: Come join men 18 yrs and older for our men’s Outward Flag Football league coming this fall. Practice/Games will be on Saturday afternoons around 2:00 PM. The league will have a tournament at the conclusion of the season. Evaluations for all players will be Tuesday and Thursday, September 10th and 12th from 6:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. These will take place on the fields behind the church. Cost for the league will be $35 per player covering cost of officials and jersey. First games will be October 12th and season concludes on November 9th with tournament. For more information call 281-859-9900 and ask for Scott Denton or David Rutherford or email us at Scott.denton@bcstaff.org or David.rutherford@bcstaff.org.

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Congratulations to the 7th grade Katy Cougars for winning the Prime Time Sports 2013 7-on-7 State Championship. With teams competing from all over Texas, the Katy Cougars came out victorious. The Cougars went undefeated throughout the tournament. The championship game featured the undefeated De Soto Navy Seals 2019 who fell prey to the Katy Cougars in College Station, TX on July 13-14, 2013.

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).

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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www. netballamerica.com or contact Ros at education@netballamerica.com or call 832-790 3772.

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Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.

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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.

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.

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LIVING WORD CHURCH FREE MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Children (grades 1-5) of the Katy-area community are invited to join Living Word Lutheran Church’s Choristers music program. The children will learn to read music by singing and playing bells. Choristers will meet on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:15 PM in the church Sanctuary beginning September 3rd. The group will sing during worship services about once a month. They will also participate in a city-wide choir festival in Houston that had 250 children and youth participating last year. In the spring, a children’s musical will be performed. Youth (grades 6-12) of the Katy-area community are invited to join Living Word Lutheran Church’s music program. They will learn to read music by singing and playing bells. If your child prefers to play a band or orchestra instrument rather than sing, they are also welcome to join the group. The group will meet on Sundays at 4-5 PM beginning Sunday, September 8th. The youth will sing about once a month in worship services and will sing in Living Word’s annual Christmas and Easter Cantatas. They will also participate in a city-wide choir festival in Houston that had 250 children and youth participating last year. Church membership is not required to join Living Word’s music programs; everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Susan Terry at SusanTerry@LivingWordKaty.org or 832-282-9333.

KICK-OFF DAY

Kick-Off Day at Living Word Lutheran Church is an annual celebration of the start of our school year ministries, which include Sunday School, Confirmation (Jr. High age), Senior High, Mom’s Ministry and Junior Youth for Christ (elementary age, meets monthly). A moonwalk, snow cones, face painting, bungee run, obstacle course and information about the ministry programs will be available on the church lawn from 9 to 11 AM on Sunday, September 15th. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Road in Katy. To learn more about the youth programs at Living Word, visit www.familyfaithlife.org. For more information about Living Word Lutheran Church, visit the church website at www.livingwordkaty.org or call the church office at 281-392-2300.

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DO YOU LOVE TO SING? THEN JOIN THE WEST HOUSTON SINGERS

You will love the music of Houston’s newest community choir, The West Houston Singers. Based on a strong heritage of gospel music this exciting group guarantees that the tunes they sing will bring joy to those who listen.

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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.

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Senior Aerobics offered at Kingsland Baptist Church Please join our Adult 55+ exercise class at 11:00 - 11:45 AM each Thursday morning in the gym at Kingsland Baptist Church. Peggy Skaggs is our trained and certified instructor and the class is open to all levels. For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.

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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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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, multifamily, neighborhood-wide garage sale. Grayson Lakes is located on Katy Flewellen across from Woodcreek Jr. High.

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The Star of Destiny (Katy) Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will have a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, 2013. The sale will be held from 7:30 AM until 11:00 AM at: Estates of Chesterfield Swim and Tennis Club 1707 Briarchester, Katy, Texas 77450 There will be household items, furniture, toys, clothing, books and much more! The items are reasonably priced and this sale is our main source of funds for our patriotic activities with our troops, schools, libraries and military families. Please join us and check out all the treasures! For information, please contact us at: thestarofdestiny@yahoo.com or http:// texasdar.org/chapters/StarDestiny.

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300 vendors selling unique items under one roof in air-conditioned comfort! Join us on Saturday, September 14th from 9 AM until 5 PM at the Berry Center on the corner of Barker Cypress and West Rd. in Northwest Houston. Lots of free parking and free admission. Onsite Day Care available and provided by Club Rewind (CFISD after school program).

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On Friday, September 27th from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday the 28th from 9 AM to 3 PM, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is hosting its annual Fall Gift Market. This is the ideal event to kick off your holiday shopping and decorating! The convenient location at the corner of Louetta Road and N. Eldridge Parkway makes it easy to shop the selection of unique jewelry, home decor, creative toys, flower arrangements, handcrafted gifts, collectibles, pottery, candles and trendy clothing for ladies and children. The Fall Gift Market also features The Tea Room offering the famous taco soup, sandwiches, desserts and homemade baked goods, plus the Silent Auction benefiting church-affiliated projects and outreach. For more information, please visit stmaryscypress.org or call Jennifer (281-655-8774) or Michelle (832-559-8726).

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Grab a friend and join us for shopping, children’s activities and BBQ. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 5373 Franz Road, from 9 AM to 4 PM. FREE admission! Vendors, please contact Mary at sainttpaulschurch@charter.net.

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Are you looking for unique gifts, scrumptious homemade desserts, a boutique and delicious homemade chicken tortilla soup? Then come prepared to shop and eat at The Annual St. Bartholomew Happy Hearts Fall Fest, 5356 Eleventh Street, Katy, TX 77493 on Saturday, October 5th, from 3 PM to 8 PM and Sunday, October 6th, from 8 AM to 4 PM. High quality hand made gifts, original designs by talented artists, doll clothes suitable for 18” dolls, delicious homemade desserts - cookies, cakes, pies, Czech noodles, kolaches, pigs in the blanket and mouth-watering, yummy chicken soup for a quick meal and available to take home. We are a friendly group and are looking forward to meeting and serving you!

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Saturday, October 19, 2013 St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy (across from Taylor High School) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sponsored by St. Peter’s United Methodist Women (proceeds benefit mission projects) Indoor & Outdoor Crafts Booths, Silent Auction, Pumpkin Patch, Bake Sale, Great Food, Free Admission Contact: Beverly Phone: 281-856-6217

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, K of C #8096 Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their 21st Annual Gingerbread Village Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please join us (Free Admission) and shop at over 100 booths featuring Seasonal Décor, Beautiful Art, Handmade Crafts, Name-Brand Merchandise and Gourmet Food. Enjoy lunch at our huge concession stand with BBQ Sandwiches, Spuds, Chicken Salad, Hot Dogs and Homemade Goodies. If you need any additional information, please email Monica Delgado at mon. delgado@sbcglobal.net. The Arts and Crafts Show is located at 6646 Addicks-Satsuma, Houston 77084, between N. Highway 6 and Eldridge and between FM 529 and W. Little York. FOLLOW the SIGNS for the best Holiday Bargains and One of a Kind gifts!

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

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The Katy Lions Club will be holding the 10th Annual Katy Lions Club Golf Tournament on September 16, 2013 at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, Katy, TX. Registration and lunch is at 12 noon with a shot gun start at 1:30 PM. Prizes and awards for First, Second and Third will be awarded. Players, donations and sponsorships welcome. Please contact for additional details: Bryan Lavers Katy Lions Club Golf Chairman, 713-269-1474, bryan.lavers@ gmail.com.

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Grab your clubs and join with friends and sponsors to have some fun for a great cause. The 9th Annual Relay For Life of Cy-Fair Golf Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society is on for Thursday, October 3, 2013 with a 1:00 PM Shotgun Start at Windrose Golf Club located in Spring, Texas (www.windrosegolfclub.com). The tournament format is a 4-Person Scramble. Registration is quick and easy online at www.hprelayforlife.com. Golfers can play as a team or as an individual. Registration Fee is $440 per foursome and includes greens fee, cart, range balls and 4-drink tickets. Lunch and dinner are provided. Silent Auction winners and tournament awards and prizes are announced at dinner following the tournament. “This is a great opportunity for golfers to have some fun and also contribute to the American Cancer Society,” said Stacie Hemann, event founder and organizer. “It is also the perfect time for local companies and organizations to become sponsors and join some of the great charitable sponsors we already have who will offer fun activities on almost every hole along with contests and giveaways. For 2013, our main event Platinum Sponsor is North Cypress Medical Center; Rudy’s BBQ is Lunch Sponsor and Lupe Tortilla’s is Dinner Sponsor.”

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Keep Kids Connected invites everyone to be a hero for seriously ill kids The 2nd Annual Superhero 5K benefiting Keep Kids Connected is scheduled for 8 AM, Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Villagio Town Center, located at the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road. An anticipated 400 runners and walkers of all ages will run the streets around the Villagio dressed as their favorite superhero to raise money for Keep Kids Connected, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing netbook computers to sick children in an effort to keep them connected to friends and family while undergoing treatment. The event includes a competitive 5K and a non-competitive 1-mile event. Participants can register online at www.KeepKidsConnected.org through Friday, September 20th at 8 PM or pick up a race brochure at Luke’s Locker. All entrants receive a t-shirt and runner goodie packet. Participants who register for the 5K by September 1st will receive a dri-fit tech shirt. Walkers and those registering after September 2nd will receive a cotton t-shirt. Awards will be given in the competitive 5K to the Overall Male and Female runners, Overall Masters Male and Female winners and the top three finishers in the following age divisions: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over. A post-race party with free food and beverages will take place after the 5K in the courtyard of the Villagio. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero and enter the Superhero costume contest.

Want to help create a world with more birthdays and less cancer? The American Cancer Society is looking for passionate, committed volunteers to be a part of the 2014 Relay For Life of Katy planning committee! Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support and underwriting, coordinate the cancer survivor dinner, coordinate logistics, find refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment activities, engage students at local schools and more. Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track or park, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay. Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups and people from all walks of life - all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those lost and fighting back against the disease. If you would like to join the Relay For Life of Katy as a volunteer committee member, please plan to attend our informational meeting on Monday, September 23, 2013, at 6:30 PM, at the Cinco Ranch Library located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy. If you are not able to attend, please express your interest to Erin Kasperek at the American Cancer Society by emailing her at erin.kasperek@cancer.org or calling 713-706-5652. Go to www.relayforlife. org/KatyTX for more information on the Relay For Life of Katy.

“ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD” BENEFITING PEDIATRIC CANCER VICTIMS

It’s that time once more when the members of the Katy, TX based Bayou Belles Charity Service Organization, Inc. are tirelessly working to organize our Fourth Annual Charity Gala scheduled for October 12, 2013. The theme this year will be “ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD” benefiting Pediatric

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Cancer Victims. The venue (TBA). Our organization will be partnering with Texas Children’s Pediatric Cancer Center to select local families who are struggling with the expenses of having a very sick child. This heartfelt fundraiser will include an elegant dinner, cocktails, dancing and silent auction. This fundraiser is being dedicated to, but in NO way benefit: In Loving Memory of Jerald Paul Auzenne, Sr. As you may recall, BBCSO, Inc. is a (non-profit 501c3) and is “Grass Roots” in nature. There are no salaries to tend with. Each and every member volunteer 100% their time. Being the founder of this community service organization, I am proud to say that I have currently donated over 7,000 hours of service between 2008 - 2013 to the benefit of various small, local and child-focused non-profits such as Texas EquuSearch, The Diaper Foundation, JoeJoe Bears Foundation, Katy Christian Ministries, The Amobi Okoye Foundation and The Krause Children’s Center. It is with humble hearts that we approach you once more requesting your continued support of our work via one or more of the following options: > May we plan on you attending this semi-formal event and your purchasing (2) $60 tickets? email: Angeline at CenterraRanchMontessori@yahoo.com > May we count on you to volunteer (1 Hour), (2 Hours), (3 Hours) the day of this charity event? email: Angeline at CenterraRanchMontessori@yahoo.com > Would you like to make a tax deductible donation directly towards the selected families? email: Angeline at CenterraRanchMontessori@yahoo.com.

LIVING WORD TO HOST FUN RUN AND FAMILY WALK

Runners and Walkers - it is time to sign up! Living Word Lutheran Church is hosting the Connect to C.A.R. Fun Run and Family Walk on Saturday, October 19th to raise money for the important work of the Gallo Medical Clinic in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.). The clinic provides malaria treatment and prevention, birthing rooms and medical care to thousands of families every year. You are needed to run and walk! This year, there will be at 5K, 10K and 1-mile family walk. All details and online registration is at www.familyfaithlife.org/car-fun-run. html. Registration closes October 5th.

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Come help support the Love, Molly Fund on September 29, 2013 from 3-7 PM at the SPJST Hall Lodge 88 in the Heights. The casino will be rocking with poker, blackjack, bingo and more! Your ticket includes food, a dessert bar and 500 points for game play. There are tons of great prizes, silent auction and raffle items. Come support our local dog rescue efforts in memory of Molly Long. For more information, like the Love, Molly Fund page on Facebook. You can also visit us at www.thelovemollyfund.com. Do good, feel good.

Reunions 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. Registration and other details regarding the reunion can be found at www. classcreator.com/Katy-Texas-Taylor-1988. For more information, please contact Holly Graham Murphy at 832-4283035, Jacqueline Guttman Dolezal at 281-222-9133 or Wendi Zedler Lacki at 832-492-7466.

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The Lone Star Symphonic Band to launched its 21st Season in August. The group recently recorded a Christmas themed CD, which will be available for purchase at all concerts this season. The Band is based in west Houston, with rehearsals and concerts held at CrossPoint Community Church off of Westgreen Blvd. and I-10 (The Katy Freeway). Five concerts are slated for the Lone Star Symphonic Band’s 21st Season, with tickets for all concerts available on the Band’s website, www.lssband.org, for $5.50 each and will be available the day of the concert at the door for $10 each. All concerts begin at 4:00 PM and feature the Lone Star Dixieland Band for 30 minutes prior to the main performance in the foyer. On October 13, 2013, the Band will perform a concert titled “Life in Living Color.” All selections performed will feature life’s many colors. December 15, 2013 will be the Lone Star Symphonic Band’s Christmas and Hanukkah themed concert, titled “Celebrate the Season.” On March 2, 2014, the Band will perform “Lone Star,” a concert as big as Texas! The Lone Star Symphonic Band will perform on May 4, 2014, a spring-filled concert titled “Spring into Fun!” The annual patriotic concert, titled “We Hold These Truths,” will be held on June 29, 2014. The Lone Star Symphonic Band is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the Houston metropolitan area. Founded in 1993 as the West Houston Concert Band, the band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and instills the value that music is a life-long event, continuing well beyond high school and college. The Band is under the direction of Mr. Bob Bryant.

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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

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• The Beaux’ Stratagem, delightful period farce (May 23 - Jun. 15, 2014) • Les Miserables, dramatic tale of redemption (July 11 - Aug. 3, 2014) All performances are on the HFAC Garza Mainstage, recently named “Houston’s Best Gem of a Theatre” by the Houston Press, except for Peter Pan, which will be performed at the Berry Center. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscriptions start as low as $100. For the best seating and lowest prices, become a season subscriber. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

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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 281-6334610 or by visiting the library.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Labor Day: September 2nd Fort Bend County Fair Day: September 27th

EVENTS

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘THE VOW’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, September 19th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • THE BASICS OF BUYING & SELLING ON EBAY - Thursday, September 5th, 10:00-11:00 AM, Computer Lab. Learn how to buy and sell items on eBay and how monetary transactions take place. Reservations are required. • SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE: AN EREADER WORKSHOP - Wednesday, September 11th, 10:00-11:00 AM, Computer Lab. Learn how to download eBooks to your mobile reading device, such as a Kindle or Nook, from the library’s online digital library collection, OverDrive or from online bookstores. Bring your library card number and PIN and Amazon and Adobe usernames and passwords if available. Reservations are required. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. MS PowerPoint 2007 Survival Basics: Thursday, September 12th, 10:00 AM MS Excel 2007 Survival Basics: Thursday, September 19th, 10:00 AM MS Word Survival 2007 Basics: Wednesday, September 25th, 10:00 AM • LINEAGE DAY - Saturday, September 14th, 10:00-12:00 PM. The Star of Destiny Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be hosting Lineage Day, a free genealogy workshop.We welcome you in joining us in hearing our guest speaker, Susan Kaufman, from Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research discuss topics such as finding sources organizing information, ancestral charting and utilizing resources. Star of Destiny will also have representatives to answer questions any prospective DAR members may have. For more information about Lineage Day or joining Star of Destiny, NSDAR email: thestarofdestiny@yahoo.com or visit our website at: http://texasdar.org/chapters/StarDestiny.

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM 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. • 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, from 12 to 36 months of age. • Story Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime.

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• Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies, stories and more for children in first through fifth grades. • Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages welcome. • Tween Scene: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM - activities for youth in grades 4 and 5. • Young Adult Cafe: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Designed for youth in grades 6 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27 (Check or money order only & No Refunds). Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. This class is on Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Registration began August 5, 2013. 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.

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CARDIO CLASSES - This classes combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Mondays: Cardio Muscle Ball - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Tuesdays: Zumba - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (must call Tuesday starting at 7 AM for reservations) Fridays: Cardio Muscle Interval - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturdays: Zumba – 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (must call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations) CARDIO-MUSCLE CONDITIONING - This class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. YOGA – Yoga postures exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and healing. Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration, stress reduction. Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. KARATE - The American Society of Karate has classes for ages 6 years and up. For more information call Ian Ekblad-Frank at 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.

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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

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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.

Volunteer Opportunities Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information, please contact Brenda Kepner, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.

Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use

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If you have any of these items to donate or for information about Project Linus, please call Karen Hagin, Cinco Ranch resident and Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-492-2679. More information about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES

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Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife – one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.

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CROSSROADS mentors are regular people, just like you, who prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by fostering positive mentoring relationships. The goal is crime prevention! Our mentors must be 21 years of age and volunteer a minimum of 1 hour a week. There are many sites, areas and available times of the week for mentors to meet with their assigned child. We desperately need loving and caring mentors for boys and girls that do not have anyone visiting them! Please consider devoting just one hour a week to the future of a needy child, many times you are their only visitors. Contact Jan Sadler Gibbs at jan.gibbs@hcjpd.hctx.net or 713-295-2779.

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Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS

The only time our clients say they feel free is when they’re riding a horse in a brisk walk around the arena or driving a carriage through the wooded pastures or feel the nudge of a horse’s muzzle at their shoulder saying, “I’m glad to see you, my friend.” Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-3567588. SIRE Fort Bend at Sienna Stables, call 281-431-1741.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www. autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.

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In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail. com. Please visit our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.

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Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will be given to children – not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization.

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Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.

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Elliptical, ProAm Spacesaver DX. Best offer. 281-382-1775. Craftsman lawn mower, like new, Briggs & Stratton engine, power propelled, 22” multi-cut, $175. 713-562-8943.

281-391-SOLD (7653) www.lizcarter.com Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1976 Riverside desk with glass topper, in excellent condition, 57 3/4”x 24”x 30”, bottom drawer to be used as a locking filing cabinet, $500; Ashley Furniture TV stand, 52’’x 20”x 42”, $275. Request pictures at nikki_1520@yahoo.com. Dark wood desk 30”Wx60”Lx28”H with side drawers, w/chair mat and chair, $40 OBO; student desk 43”Lx53”Hx24”W with shelves and drawer, $30 OBO; child’s “safari” room decor, includes wall pics, twin bedding, rug, decor pillows lamp, gently used, $30 OBO. Call 281-859-0953 after 10:00am. Willing to send pictures.

Doll Collection, 45 beautiful dolls in original boxes, plus many others. Many are Collectors items. All are in excellent condition. Total value over $2,000. Will take best offer. Contact at pst3@pdq.net.

Antique theatrical dressing stand, a must see for collectors, worth $300+, OBO; antique retro doll house furniture (many rooms), also a must see for collectors, never used, entire collection worth at least $2,000, OBO. Serious inquires only. Call after 10:00 AM at 281-859-0953 to schedule a visit.

2 Weather Ready PACK RAT® tool box Drawer Units, 4 compartments, 24 dividers each, MSRP $1,360, moderate use, 2008 model, $1,400 for both OBO. zaghloulj@gmail.com.

Hammerhead 150 GoKart, $750 as is; 2010 Mirra Icon BMX bike, $100; 2006 Honda CRF70, $900. Well maintained, bikes in good working condition. 281844-7923.

White vertical blinds: 4 - 45.5Wx83H, 3 - 45.75Wx84H, 6 - 34Wx58.5H, 4 33.75Wx70.875H, 1 - 24Wx68.5H, 1 - 69.875Wx83.75H, 1 - 21.75Wx34.5H, $40 each OBO. Call 832-518-6051.

14 Formal dresses, perfect for homecoming and/or holidays. Varied contemporary styles, name brands, short and long. Sizes Jr. 3 to Misses 10. Most worn once, $20-40 each. 713-816-6777.

Two cream, Italian leather sofas, 3 seaters, $600 pair; Thomasville cherry wood Armoir, 78x42x25, $350; white wedding dress, size 6, $100; cream, Italian leather circular sofa, 6 seater, $600. Call 832-302-0896.

Hooker Hampton Collection entertainment center, paid $4,500, will take $2,800. Like new condition. Call 281-455-0507.

1934 Krakauer Brothers Baby Grand Piano. It is 4’9” across and 5’9” deep. It is in very good condition, with original bench and all ivory keys in perfect condition. Asking $3,300. (This includes the cost of moving the piano to you anywhere in Houston.) Contact Celeste Dannelly. Cell, 832-492-0172. Email me at mcpick3@gmail.com for a picture. Memorial Oaks Cemetery companion crypt (perpetual care), $12,000. 281807-1103.

Kayak, Current Designs 14’6” Whistler, sea touring capable. Includes spray skirt and cockpit cover. Garage stored, like new, total 3 hours in water, $1,200 OBO. Call 281-394-2789. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

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Caregiver, afternoons. Assist mother to care for special needs girl. Will train. Great second job. Copy of Social Security and must pass back ground check. Call 281-392-5239. Caregiver(s). All shifts. Assist residents with their daily activities and personal care. Excellent communication and nurturing heart required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGALLKT.

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Local Welcoming Service seeking an Appointment Setter whose job will be to contact prospective businesses in the Katy & Cypress areas to schedule appointments. Work from home and set your own hours. Commission based. If interested, submit resume to info@lonestargreetingservice.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 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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. YMCA Youth Sports Officials Needed. The Katy Y is looking for Volleyball, Soccer and Flag Football officials.Â Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be able to work Saturdays.Â Part time (approximately 15-20 hours per week). Submit applications to Justin Puente, Sports Director, at the Katy YMCA and follow up with an email to Justin.puente@ymcahouston.org.Â Earn $50 to $75 dollars an hour promoting and selling womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer fashion jewelry. Work part-time and earn full-time pay with flexible hours. Earn trips, car allowance, free jewelry, plus money. Training provided, must have car and computer. Paid weekly. No experience is needed, but previous direct sales are rewarded. Must be 18 years or older. Contact Amber, amberfolk@att.net or 713-505-4250. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number.

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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 281859-8188 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.

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