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COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER

Be an Everyday Hero Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accidents scenes and etc. Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS certification to serve their community. Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com.

MARCH GARDENING TIPS VEGETABLES • Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.

LAWN • Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). • When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the variety Floratam for best pest resistance. See www.plantanswers. com/grass.htm. TREES AND SHRUBS • Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of the prostrate junipers. • Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have bloomed. • Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize landscape plants because you give them food just before the spring growing season starts.

PLEASE SCOOP YOUR PET’S POOP When you walk your dog, please respect all yards in our neighborhood as well as Bella Terra’s community property. Remember to bring either a scooper and/or plastic bags to pick up the poop and trash it. Thank you.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! HAPPY EASTER!

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Management Company Vanmor Properties, Inc. 8711 Highway 6 N., Ste 270, Houston, TX 77095 832-593-7300 Fax: 832-593-7301

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Emergency Numbers Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. (Emergency) 1410 Ransom Road Non emergency Richmond, TX 77469

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Fulshear - Simonton Fire Dept. Station 3 (Emergency) 26051 Fulshear-Gaston Road Non emergency Richmond, TX 77406

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Ft Bend County Animal Control 1210 Blume Road Rosenberg, TX 77471 Poison Control Utility Numbers Reliant Energy Please visit www.powertochoose.org, to choose a provider. CenterPoint Energy (natural gas)

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SPRING BREAK ROAD TRIPS!

Perhaps taking a family trip via plane isn’t a part of the spring break budget this year. No fear! Spending a few days away from Houston is as easy as packing up the car, getting the kids and picking a destination. Check out these ideas: Family road trip number 1: Austin. Under 3 hours from Katy by car with plenty of great food, history and fun. Family road trip number 2: Corpus Christi. This is an excellent destination for beaches, swimming and more. Family road trip number 3: New Braunfels (outside of Austin). This place is jam-packed with fun stuff for kids. Family road trip number 4: San Antonio. Head west on I-10 for 3 hours to arrive at this great Texas destination. Family road trip number 5: DFW. This Texas destination is just a straight shot north from Houston on I-45. Courtesy: chron.com

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BELLA TERRA TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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BEST SPRING OUTDOOR WORKOUT Exercise outdoors! Grab a mat (or towel) and a timer to torch fat with this 10-15-20 outdoor Cardio Meltdown: • 10 Long Jumps: Do a long jump the length of your mat or towel and then shuffle backwards to your start position. • 10 Pushups: Kneeling or full, depending on your fitness level. • 15 Sumo Squats: Stand up with your feet wider than your hips and your toes slightly turned out as you sit back into a squat. • 15 Burpees: Start with a jump and then squat down, place your hands on your mat and jump out into a plank position. Jump feet back towards your hands, pop up into standing position and finish with a clap at the top. • 20 Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back and bend both knees into your chest, hands clasped behind your head. Find a focal point to the left and right of your body. Look at those two focal points as you twist and crunch to each side, reaching your right elbow to your left knee and vice versa. • 20 Mountain Climbers: Start in a plank position and alternate driving your knees into chest, keeping your hips flat and parallel to the ground. Make sure you time yourself performing the full meltdown and try to beat your best time with your next workout. Courtesy: shape.com

EASTER CANDY GALORE! Now what’s Easter without delicious candies? Americans spend approximately $2 billion on Easter candy - can you imagine that many Peeps? But it isn’t just Peeps that we eat. There are 12 of the BEST Easter candies EVER: 12. Coconut Nests by Russell Stover 11. Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Golden Eggs 10. Lindt Chocolate Carrots 9. Reese’s Eggs 8. Bunny Corn 7. Whoppers Robin Eggs 6. Chocolate Bunnies 5. Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs 4. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans 3. Cadbury Crème Eggs 2. Peeps 1. Cadbury Mini Eggs Courtesy of complex.com

BE WISE - ORGANIZE! It is so easy to keep putting things in your secret pile in that room or area no one sees. But one day someone will notice! Be wise - organize! Here are some easy DIY tips: • Shoe Boxes as DIY Dividers: You can make a completely customizable set with just scissors and shoe boxes. Simply cut the boxes in half by length or width, as needed for your space, then tuck into a drawer. • Picture Frames as Dry-Erase Board: Stay on top of your errands with an eye-catching DIY memo board: Frame a pretty scrap of fabric or wallpaper, hang in a high traffic area and use a dry-erase market to jot down reminders on the glass. • Stepladders as a Bedside Table: This minimalist take on a night table holds only the essentials-a lamp, a smartphone, water-forcing you to edit which items spend the night there. • Magnets as a Medicine Cabinet Organizer: Mount a magnetic strip on the inside of the medicine cabinet door

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to store tweezers, bobby pins and other grooming tools in plain sight. • A Wine Rack as a Wall Organizer: Hang an unused wine rack on the wall of your garage or supply closet to stash rags, tools, extension cords and more odds and ends. Courtesy of: realsimple.com

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EMPOWERING PARENTS, TRANSFORMING TEENS • Learn ways to handle arguments with your child! • Prevent or intervene in alcohol or drug use! • Improve school attendance and performance! • Find resources to help your family! • Learn how to deal with violent teens and gang involvement! The 10-week Parent Project® class is offered in Richmond, Texas. The classes are offered in English and Spanish, only cost is $25 for the textbook, “The manual the hospital forgot to give you!” The next class begins in March 2016 for parents of children 9 to 17 years old. For registration and more information, please call 281-633-7347 or 281-238-3023.

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The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu. What: Monthly Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter Topic: “Safety in Your Backyard Garden” Speaker: John Ferguson, Licensed Texas Soil Scientist When: Thursday, March 3rd, 7 PM Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX Who: Open to Public - Free

SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB

Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.

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

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone in need… you may be the only one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.

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Family Reading Club January 24th-March 5th This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program by reading books and completing optional “challenges” that can be done at home. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. Families who complete the program by reading 36 books or for 6 hours - 6 books per week or for 60 minutes per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for the family and will have their named entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 7th. A single registration is required for each participating family. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which became available Janu

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GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, 281-342-4455 Hours: Mon. 9 AM - 9 PM, Tues. 9 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 9 AM - 9 PM, Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. To register online for any event (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281633-4734 or by visiting the library. LIBRARY CLOSINGS March 25th-27th: Easter SPECIAL EVENTS • Family-History Research: Reservations are required. American Revolutionary War Records - Saturday, March 5th, 10 AM, Computer Lab. • Free ACT Practice-Test Session - Saturday, March 5th, 10 AM-2 PM, Meeting Room. A representative from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions will administer the practice test. Students will take a full-length practice ACT test to gain experience and become better prepared for the actual test. Bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator if available. Reservations are required. • Estate-Planning and Probate - Saturday, March 12th, 2-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. Presented by family-law attorney Evelyn Gordon, the program will address the benefits of having an estate plan. Learn about the different types of wills, as well

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22119 Terrace Gate Ln. 6415 Middlelake Ct. 22015 Beachgrove Ln. 26326 Alpine Rose Ln. 27818 Burnett Hills Ln. 5718 Waterwalk Ct. 6223 Creekside Park Ln. 5103 Rollingwood Oak Ln. 27130 Postwood Manor Ct. 4611 Tremont Glen Ln. 25310 Overbrook Terrace 26211 Longmont Park Ln. 26703 Lucas Canyon 3226 Garden Field 22610 Tullis Trail Ct.—Buyer 22610 Tullis Trail Ct.—Seller 6302 Mossy Trails Dr. 9931 Forrester Trail 1218 Ragsdale Ln.

Everything you’ll need to participate including fact sheets, official rules and the contest entry form and agreement is posted at DontMessWithTexas.org. You can also download a flyer to display at your school to generate interest. The contest is through April 8, 2016. All entries must be submitted or postmarked on or before April 8, 2016. Winners will be announced in early May. Contact Keep Texas Beautiful at 1-800-Clean-Up or info@ktb.org for any questions regarding the contest.

BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www. ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”

24015 Hamptonshire Ln. 3322 Wimberly Place Ln. 10523 Pebblecreek Crossing 23331 Leaf Ridge Dr. 25703 Bayou Arbor Ln. 10235 White Pines Dr. 21610 Shallow Glen Ln.—Buyer 21610 Shallow Glen Ln.—Seller 23323 Clark Arbor Ln. 2427 Millvale Ridge Dr. 26134 Flinton Dr. 4915 Cancun Hills Ct. 22219 Goldstone Dr. 5718 Waterwalk Ct. 6352 Austinville Dr. 5935 Settlers Creek Ct. 28423 Kinglet Pines Dr. 11818 Caprile Ct. 2103 Grayson Lakes Blvd.

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RUOK PROGRAM

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704.

THE SCOUTS ARE COMING

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center For some, there’s nothing more exciting than the arrival of the migratory bird, the Purple Martin. They are the largest of the North American swallows. Flying from South America where they winter, they faithfully return to the same locations every year. March 2016

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The first to arrive are called scouts and they are usually the older males. They are not looking for nesting areas but simply returning to where they nested before. The younger males follow and then the females arrive. Both sexes help build the nest, which will be home to 4 or 5 babies. As soon as the chicks leave the nest, the Martins start congregating in large flocks and roost together in preparation for their trip south.

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Have you ever heard anyone say, “Location, location, location?” This is especially true if you want to attract Purple Martins. They are colonial nesting birds, which means they occupy apartment-type houses. Since Purple Martins feed while in flight, they prefer their housing be placed in the open, away from human housing and trees. They eat mosquitos, beetles, wasps, dragonflies and other day-flying insects.

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House Sparrows and Starlings can take over your Purple Martin house. They can prevent Martins from nesting, destroy their eggs and kill nestlings. Do some research on the internet and find out how you can become a successful Purple Martin landlord.

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TWRC Wildlife Center is a Houston-based wildlife rehabilitation and education center available to anyone needing assistance with wildlife. Check our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or call 713-468-TWRC and don’t forget to donate so we can continue to help wildlife as we’ve done for 36 years.

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LOCAL JAM SESSIONS If you like to play a musical instrument and/or sing with other musicians, we encourage you to join us on Friday nights, except the first Friday of the month, from 6 to 8 PM at a local Katy location. (No charge and non-profit.) We play on acoustic instruments, such as: guitar, fiddle, dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle. For more information, call 281-693-0391. No smoking or drinking.

SPORTS KATY YMCA

Katy YMCA Winter Program Registration is NOW in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available. SPRING YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for spring youth soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Teen volleyball and basketball registration also in progress. First game is April 2nd. Register today! KATY YMCA SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW: Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on Summer FUN! Contact the Y for details. SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-14. No one does camp like the Y! Held at the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. Sessions will sell out, so register early! Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field trips, old fashioned camp experience! SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Choose a camp that caters to your child’s specific interests! Offered various weeks throughout the summer for kids ages 6-14.

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Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org.

FUN FAIR POSITIVE SOCCER

Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer (FFPS) early sign up for the Spring 2016 Season is underway. Sign up early to save up to $20.

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FFPS is for girls & boys, ages 4-18. All eight games are on Saturdays and begin April 9th. Teams practice once per week normally in the evening. FFPS provides a very nice full uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) and a very nice trophy to all players. FFPS features equal playing time and play every position each game, balanced teams, no tryouts and only positive coaching allowed.

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AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) REGISTRATION NOW FOR SPRING 2016 OPEN The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.To learn more about each location and to register please visit www.albionhurricanes.org. For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more information or questions.Office Phone:713-939-7473

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TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness, mental stamina and teamwork skills through organized track and field competition. Visit our website for more information: www.trackhouston.com. Practice site: Katy Jr. High School 5350 Franz Road Katy, Texas

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Katy Girls Softball Association has been providing an equal opportunity softball program for girl’s ages 4-17 years old, at any skill level for over 30 years. Registration is now open for the Spring 2016 season. Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed Online or in person. Please visit our website, www.kgsa.org for forms and dates or any other info. If you have any questions, please email bwpate@hotmail.com.

Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at Borders Bar & Grill Restaurant (NE corner of Westgreen & I-10 in Katy). We post different water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website. Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something just to buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what you like or if you even like to paddle. We can help! We have years of water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who have kayaks and canoes. Must be at

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least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required). Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). No minors allowed in this club. For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com.

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NETBALL CLUBS Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Katy Swifts is now in its second season.

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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. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruitingskaters, 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. Youcan 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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VOLLEYBALL

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.

KATY RUGBY CLUB

Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys from Kindergarten to 8th Grade and the Katy Lady Cavaliers for Girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches for the 2015/16 season for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.

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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April 29-30, 2016, 7 PM to 7 AM Held at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, donate, honor survivors with a luminaria, participate or volunteer to show your support of those who are fighting, those who have lost their fight but most of all help FINISH THE FIGHT in helping to find a cure for all types of cancer. www.relayforlife.org/katytx.

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QUILT SHOW The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include Vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics! The TCQG is a 501c3 organization that supports numerous charities and community services in our area. The entrance fee of $10 (under 12 free) helps to support our charity partners. Visit www.tcqgtx.blogspot.com for more information.

THE REAL CRAFTWIVES OF KATY SPRING EXPO MARCH 5, 2016 10 AM-3 PM

Held at: Firethorne Clubhouse, 28800 S Firethorne Rd., Katy, TX 77494.

Come out and enjoy lots of shopping, food trucks, kid activities and more. There’s something for everyone at The Real Craftwives of Katy Expo. For more info, email therealcraftwivesofkaty@yahoo.com.

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SIXTH ANNUAL CHARITY GALA Presenting... “MAKING MAGIC in MANGO” on April 2, 2016 at 7 PM, located at Faith West Academy. Benefitting FOCA-Faces of Child Abuse. For more info, contact Angeline at 832-671-2411 or www.BayouBelles.org.

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Saturday and Sunday, April 16th & 17th, 10 AM to 5 PM, those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents its 2016 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Bring the family and get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. We expect to have 15 - 20 historic aircraft on display along with several WWII military vehicles. Admission is $10 per car. The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 1-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress. Warbird rides may be available. Check our website www.houstonwing.org for ride prices.

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Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs are available. Come on out and honor America. The Commemorative Air Force is a nonprofit national patriotic organization whose membership includes people from all backgrounds sharing an interest in aviation and history.

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB TH 36 ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center 2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004 Saturday, March 5, 2016: Show 1 PM-5 PM, Sale - 9 AM-5 PM Sunday, March 6, 2016: Show & Sale: 10 AM-3 PM Free Admission Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions on growing African Violets. Workshop will be held at 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For further information, contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.

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MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT Come play in the Congregation Or Ami Mah Jongg Tournament. This annual event takes place on Monday, March 6, 2016 from 9 AM until 3 PM. The registration fee of $36 includes lunch. Spend some time with friends, have some fun and maybe even win a prize!! Encourage your fellow Mah Jong players to join you at this friendly tournament. Your check is your RSVP. Checks should be made payable to Congregation Or Ami. Please list “Mah Jongg Tournament” in the check memo section. Checks need to be mailed to Congregation Or Ami at 3443 Wilcrest Drive, Houston Texas 77042. You can RSVP and pay at http://oramihouston.org/. For further information, contact Congregation Or Ami at 713-334-4300.

8 TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION The 8th Annual Fulshear St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration hosted by the City of Fulshear and the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 4 to 8 PM in Downtown Fulshear. This year’s celebration will feature Houston’s premier Irish band, the Godfrey’s Rangers!

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The event includes authentic Irish music, a flyover by the “Texas V-Tails,” a parade, children’s activities, shopping and food. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be the new Fulshear High School Principal, Daniel Ward, Leaman Junior High School Principal, Michael Semmier and Fulshear High School Campus Athletic Coordinator/Football Coach, Oschlor Flemming. Event schedule: 10 AM: Downtown road closed for set-up. Detour routes and parking information can be found on the City of Fulshear’s website at www.fulsheartexas.gov. 4 PM: Flyover and parade starts. Parade registrations MUST be received by March 9th. Parade registrations and vendor forms can be found by visiting www.FulshearAreaChamber.com. 5 PM: Godfrey’s Rangers take the stage. If you’d like more information about this event, please contact Amy Norvell at anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com or call 832-600-3221.

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith

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SATURDAYS IN NATURE

This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children. Upcoming programs include February: Animal Valentines: Craft: Heart Bird Feeders April 9th: Bird Walk: Craft: Flying Birds.

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Designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Fee/reservations are required. Reserve at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Hope you can join us for the fun! Topics for the spring include: March 17th: Birding 101 April 21st: Wild about Wildflowers

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We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight. Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.

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GRACE NOTES Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the “Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and community events. We sing a combination of secular, patriotic and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday morning for the congregation of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse during the school year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@ live.com for more information.

CHURCH/RELIGIOUS INFORMATION S.E. TEXAS AGLOW CONFERENCE THE DAWN IS ARISING Date: March 18-19, 2016 Time: Friday 7-9 PM - Saturday 9 AM-4 PM Place: Fellowship of Praise, Stafford, TX Ticket: $35/Eventbrite.com; Includes lunch on Saturday Speaker: Rebecca Greenwood of Christian Harvest International Please join women from every walk of life for worship, prayer and motivational messages at the S.E. Texas Area Aglow Conference. Aglow is a spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. Aglow groups meet monthly for prayer, Bible studies and special events. Bella Terra

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HOLY WEEK AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH We invite you to join us as we embark on the holiest of journeys to Easter. On Thursday, March 24th, Maundy Thursday worship services commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples will be held at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. Good Friday worship services commemorating Jesus’s death on the cross will be held on Friday, March 25th at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. On Easter Sunday, March 27th, the Easter resurrection celebration begins at 6:30 AM with the Sunrise Worship Service. Traditional Easter Sunday worship services will be held at 8 AM and 11 AM and will feature the Living Word choir, bell choir and musicians. A Contemporary Easter Sunday worship service will be held at 9:30 AM. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy, 77450. For additional information, call 281-392-2300 or visit www.livingwordkaty.org.

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday. We come together for fellowship, to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com. For more details about Katy Aglow and Aglow International, go online to katyaglow.com or contact Yvonne Andrews at 281-793-8616.

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PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.

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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1-4 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.

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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 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

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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 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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BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. 2016 BINGO May 6, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL

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

HOUSTON AREA PROJECT LINUS

Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use the following items you might be discarding: • Fabri-cotton, cotton blends, flannel and fleece • Yarn • Crochet thread • Narrow ribbon If you have any of these items to donate or for information about Project Linus, please call Karen Hagin, Cinco Ranch resident and Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-4922679. More information about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.

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TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES

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

PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS

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

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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 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281344-4308.

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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BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 or email cincoranch.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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Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/ plan community service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.

STANDUP FOR KIDS

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S.

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281-788-2047 StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can help, visit our website at www. standupforkids.org. The single greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince them that we care, we want them back and we want to help them get off the streets.

ADOPT A US SOLDIER

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United States. After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was as follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing letters and sending postcards, to

mailing care packages full of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.

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SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the Westchase March 2016

Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.org, email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.

HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www. healthbridgehouston.com, located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd. com for more information.

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COMMUNITY OF LIFE VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP AT KISSITO CANE ISLAND

Imagine if you had no one to share or even worse, you were limited in your ability to participate in the activities you love? Now, imagine how you would feel if someone volunteered to spend time with you and shared your enthusiasm? At Kissito Healthcare, we realize that when you make a difference in someone else’s life, you make a difference in your own. We recognize that our volunteers not only make a difference in the lives’ of our patients, they are the backbone of our Community of Life activities program. We invite you to be a part of the Volunteers in Partnership program at Kissito’s Cane Island facility in Katy, Texas. All of our programs and services serve a common goal: a better quality of life for the patient and ultimately isn’t that the goal we all have for ourselves? Kissito Cane Island is a post acute and long-term care facility.

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Here are just a few ways you can volunteer: • Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight. • Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants. • Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden. • Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent. • Do you love a party? Help with monthly events is always needed. • Got a friendly pooch? Ask how pet visits can boost a patients’ day. • Are you crafty? Help out with our arts and craft activities. • History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there. If you would like to volunteer your time and/or make a donation, please contact Vicky Ashbrook for more information. Kissito Cane Island is located at 21727 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450. The facility phone is 281-717-1302.

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Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800 or 713-918-9320 for more information.

KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES

Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TREASURED ONES FOUNDATION

Treasured Ones Foundation, a day habilitation program for young adults with special needs, located on 913 S. Mason Rd. in Katy, is seeking volunteer help to assist clients with arts and crafts, music, physical activity, computers and much more. For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Janie at 832-766-0505 or 281-829-0284. Bella Terra

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Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer team takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social interaction, companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If interested, contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.

FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)

When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent. That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month. Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties. Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-547-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming volunteer orientation.

LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.

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GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone in need. You may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour a week. Please contact Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@ fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.

GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY! KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering, visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. One third of the older adults in your neighborhood live with this loss of independence daily. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time commitment is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass a background check and show proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors and non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities.

CASE FOR SMILES

Case for Smiles needs volunteers, sewing elves, to help make bright, cheery pillowcases for kids with cancer in area hospitals. Our motto is “helping kids feel better to heal better.” Our website is www.caseforsmiles.org and if interested in helping, please contact Theresa Puckett at theresaforsmiles@comcast.net. Bella Terra

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• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. • THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Jo, 281347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118. • FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www. namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. • NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637. • DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. • THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. • KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info, please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. • DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info.

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• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. • KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@ comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule. • HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. • LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753. • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING - meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000 • HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - meetings are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St. Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, contact us at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919. • HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. For more info, contact Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com.

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• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and support for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@gmail.com. KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP - Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM every Thursday. Call 281492-0785 for more information. GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.

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NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER HONORS SENIOR CLASS On Sunday, January 17th, National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored members of its graduating class at the chapter’s Class of 2016 Senior Recognition and Presentation. The black-tie affair took place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. At the event, the 18 young ladies, known as Ticktockers, were honored for their service to the community, which included volunteering more than 3,000 hours at local philanthropies over the last six years. “It has been a pleasure to watch these girls grow into confident, young adults ready to embrace the world,” said NCL, Inc., Star Chapter President Mary Kay Yu. “We congratulate them on their accomplishments and are excited to see what the next chapter will bring for each of them.” Photography by Nikki Guest. Bella Terra

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Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd. com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095.

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