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Echoes from the Canyon from Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch HOA Board of Directors
ONSITE OFFICE HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:15 AM 8:15 AM Closed 8:15 AM 8:15 AM
to 3:15 PM to 3:15 PM
PHONE
281-492-6020
to 3:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Closed Saturday Voicemail is available. Calls will be returned during scheduled office hours.
THANKSGIVING WEEK HOURS The office will be open the Monday and Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving, but will be closed the remainder of the week. Normal hours resume Monday, December 2, 2013.
CHRISTMAS WEEK HOURS THE OFFICE WILL HAVE LIMITED HOURS DURING THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS WHICH WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER.
ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
The date for the Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Cinco Ranch Church of Christ, located adjacent to the subdivision at 6655 S. Mason Road. Please plan to attend. If you did not receive an agenda in the mail, please contact the office for one.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS/DÉCOR Please note that our deed restrictions do not allow holiday lights and/or décor to be displayed before the day after Thanksgiving. Conversely, we ask that it be removed by January 15th of the new year. Please remember that holiday decorations should not be so excessive as to cause a nuisance to neighboring homes.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mark your calendars! The annual Canyon Gate Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, December 21st, from 10 AM - 12 noon, at the Recreation Center. Come join us for lots of fun, food and visits with Santa. Be sure to bring your camera!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR The current Board of Directors would like to extend warm holiday greetings to all Canyon Gate residents. Please remember that school will be out of session early on December 20th through January 6th. Use extra caution when driving in and around the community, as there will be many children out and about. School being out of session sometimes can mean an increase in other “unconstructive” happenings. Please remember that we need to be more security conscious than usual at
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2014 ASSESSMENTS DUE JANUARY 31, 2014 A $50 discount is offered for those who pay by January 31, 2014 - this now includes credit card payments, as well as cash or check (a 3% transaction fee will be applied for credit card payments or echecks). Dues can be paid ONLINE with your Visa or MasterCard (credit cards can no longer be swiped at the office) at www.canyongateatcincoranch.com. Interest starts accruing March 1st.
PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE Payment plans are available by calling or emailing the onsite office. You must call or email to request the plan - it will not be set up automatically. The earlier you call to set up a plan, the easier it will be to work the plan into your budget. The Board is willing to work with those having financial difficulties, but urges all homeowners to set a plan up early and keep up with the payments. Please note that delinquent accounts get sent to the attorney for collection on April 1st. Payment plans must be set up (and the first payment received) before April 1st to avoid collection.
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WILDLIFE THE GRAY FOX By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center The most interesting fact about the gray fox is that it is capable of climbing trees. The fox uses its front legs to grasp the tree and its hind legs to push upward. Since they are nocturnal, most people never see one. They can be found in wooded areas and they make their homes in abandoned burrows, caves and hollow trees. They are quite small with weights ranging from 7 to 13 pounds, but they’re fast reaching speeds of 26-29 miles per hour for short distances. The fur is gray and tipped with black. Its sides and neck are reddish and its undersides are white. They have a furry tail tipped in black. The female gray fox will have one litter per year. She will give birth to 3 to 7 kits between February and May. The kits are dark brown when born, blind and only weigh about 3.5 ounces. They reach their adult weight at five to six months at which time mama can be seen chasing them off to find their own territories. This is one species where the male helps care for the young. Mice, rats and rabbits make up the majority of its diet, but it will consume almost anything that is edible.
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Please call the onsite office (281-492-6020) or email us to register your Harris County toll tag (phardilek@ccbpropertymanagement.com). The following information is required: Name, Address, Vehicle Make & Model and Old and New EZ Tag Numbers. Please do not give tag information to the guards - they do not have access to the gate computer. PLEASE REMEMBER to have your old tag number available when you are registering a new tag, so we can remove it from the system. The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the system. However, the signal is not as powerful as that of the battery-powered tags. Please approach the gate slowly and stay as close to the left median as possible (that is where the reader is located); the new tags can’t be read by the system until you are very close to the gate. December 2013
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REMINDER ABOUT PARKING REGULATIONS The Association would like to remind everyone that there is NO CURBSIDE PARKING between the hours of 11:00 PM 9:00 AM. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE STICKERED. If vehicles are found repeatedly in violation, they will be towed at the owner’s expense. These parking regulations were put in to place to alleviate the difficulty school buses were having navigating the neighborhood and to allow a time for problemfree residential access for emergency vehicles. Safety issues relating to morning work traffic and children going to school, garbage trucks, bike lanes and homeowner complaints about blocked driveways were also concerns. Please remember that angle or perpendicular parking is against deed restrictions. It is also a violation of local ordinance. Please remember that the front and back wheels of a vehicle must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. Angle or perpendicular parking may prohibit police, fire or any other emergency personnel from ingress or egress. Violators will have their vehicles stickered and if necessary, towed, if the vehicle is repeatedly found in violation. There is NO PARKING anytime in bicycle lanes. Exceptions to the street parking policy are made only to out of town guests with PRIOR NOTICE given to the office at 281-492-6020. Be sure to give your name and home address, the year, make, model and license plate number of the car, as well as the specific dates that car will be parked in the street.
FITNESS CENTER/RECREATION CENTER LOBBY Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed in the fitness center unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The recreation center lobby is not to be used as a gathering place for kids to socialize. The Association is asking for all homeowners who use these facilities to help with watching over these areas. If a child is under the age of 18 and is in the fitness center without a parent or guardian or appears to be simply loitering in the lobby, please politely ask them to leave. Thank you. December 2013
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DEED RESTRICTION COMPLAINT FORM CANYON GATE AT CINCO RANCH Date ________________________ Address ____________________________ Violation _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Mail or fax this to Canyon Gate Cinco Ranch HOA, 20422 Canyon Gate Blvd, Katy TX 77450 (281-492-3415) or drop off at the onsite office located in the Recreation Center. No names need be given. Onsite office personnel will verify complaint and follow up with compliance procedures. Thank you for your help.
EZ TAGS FOR FRONT GATE ACCESS The Homeowners’ Association sells EZ tags that will open the resident gate at the Canyon Gate entrance. Residents may purchase these at the onsite office for $35. These EZ tags contain a battery that should last for, approximately, 3 years. The HOA offers a one-year warranty on these tags. If the battery goes bad and your EZ tag stops working within the first year, the tag will be replaced at no cost. If your EZ tag stops working after the one-year time limit, a new EZ tag will need to be purchased.
RECREATION CENTER RENTAL The recreation center has a room available for parties, meeting, reunions, etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security deposit will hold your reservation. Homeowners must be current on their dues (or payment plans) and rental fees must be received prior to the party. The rental rate
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is $35 an hour with a two-hour minimum. The key for the clubhouse is to be signed out and returned to the guards in the guardhouse. Please READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY before signing - this is a binding legal document and the rules and regulations stipulated in the contract will be enforced. Call the onsite office for additional information. Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party - the clubhouse trashcans are being filled to overflowing regularly. Fines will start being assessed if the rec center trashcans are filled up with party debris.
ANIMALS / PETS CONTROL Please respect your neighbors’ yards and their personal space….. remember that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within the house and must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leash at all times when away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when walking their pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please remember that cats must also be confined. Animal control can be reached by calling 281342-1512 and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets.
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE To report a streetlight that is not working, call CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222. You will need to report both the number on the base of the pole (six digits) and the street address. You may also report outages online at www.centerpointenergy.com/outage.
OUTDOOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Please remember that when planning to do any outdoor home improvements, you must first apply for approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Forms are available via the website at www.canyongateatcincoranch.com/forms or by contacting the office.
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CANYON GATE TEENAGE JOBSEEKER’S LIST 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. (Revised 8/13) Over the past couple of months, we have attempted to contact all the teens on our jobseeker list. Many have not responded and this is a final attempt to get a response. If you have not spoken to us by phone or answered our email, you will be removed from the list until you contact us. 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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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS - CANYON GATE @ CR Please place my name on the Job Seekers List
(Students must be 12 before they can be added to the babysitting list.) Please fill in ALL information or we will not put on the list Job(s) _________________________________
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Merry Christmas! YOUR HEALTH NOW! FITNESS FRENZY WHEN IT’S FREEZING! Oh joy! It is going to get cooler outside and this means we’re not going to want to get out and about as much. Instead we will be keeping warm by staying indoors, surrounded by all the holiday goodnesses: TV, family and FOOD. But you CAN be fit even when it’s freezing! Here’s how to beat the winter fitness blues: • Change your mind - a new season is about a new YOU vs. new weather. Revisit your goals and get ‘em! • Go out and play - dress in layers, bring a ball or Frisbee and play! • Play a winter sport - sure it’s not easy to find one in Houston, but there are some special fitness classes that pop up especially during the winter season to keep us fit and fabulous. • Get creative at home - do a fitness video (P90x, Insanity, Zumba, Bollywood dance) and see the changes! Try something new - a new activity for about a month will add pizazz to your routine and new friends too! • Set big AND little goals - if the colder months leave you unmotivated, set an achievable goal. For example, train for a 5K and your little goals include increasing your run time by 3 minutes each week. • Get excited, get ENERGIZED!
HOLIDAY SHOPPING SAFETY! We’re going to be out and about and this means our focus and attention are compromised. Be sure to put safety as your #1 wish item on your holiday shopping list. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: • Do not buy more than you can carry. • Save all receipts. • Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. • Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. • Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket. • Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. Check the back seat and around the car before getting in. • Do not leave packages visible in your car windows. Lock them in the trunk or if possible, take them directly home. • If you are shopping with children, make a plan in case you are separated from each other. • Select a central meeting place. • Teach kiddos to know they can ask mall personnel or store security employees if they need help. • Before surfing the Internet, secure your personal computers by updating your security software. • Keep your personal information private and your password secure. Do not respond to requests to “verify” your password or credit card information unless you initiated the contact. • Beware of “bargains” from companies with whom you are unfamiliar. • Use secure websites for purchases. Look for the icon of a locked padlock at the bottom of the screen or “https” in the URL address. • Shop with companies you know and trust. Canyon Gate @ CR
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DECEMBER 2013 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS December 2013 is observed as: • Universal Human Rights Month • Safe Toys and Gifts Month Birthstone: Turquoise and Blue Topaz Fruit & Veggies for December: Comice Pears, Kumquats, Sapote, Pepino melon, Cherimoya, Ugli fruits, Parsnip, Beets, Turnips, Rutabaga, Celery Root / Celeriac, Horseradish December Flower: Narcissus & Holly Astrological Signs: Sagittarius and Capricorn
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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER
• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product. Keep flowers picked for more bloom. • Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month. • Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-13-13; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure. • Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather damage. May acidify again. • Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties of lilies. Mulch. • Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged. • Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of water than lack of food. December 2013
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In Judaism, the Festival of Lights, the Feast of Consecration or the Feast of the Maccabees; also transliterated Chanukah. According to tradition, it was instituted by Judas Maccabeus and his brothers in 165 B.C. to celebrate the dedication of the new altar in the Temple at Jerusalem. The festival occurs in December near the time of the winter solstice, as does Christmas and lasts eight days. Hanukkah later came to be linked also with a miraculous cruse of oil that burned for eight days, leading to the practice of lighting special Hanukkah candles, one the first evening, two the second and so on. The eight-branched candle stand (menorah) used in that ceremony is a frequent symbol for the holiday.
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday created in 1966. It begins on December 26th and lasts through January 1st. The name Kwanzaa comes from the language of Swahili and means first fruits of the harvest. To prepare for the holiday, families decorate their homes with Kwanzaa symbols. A candle is lit for each day of Kwanzaa. A black candle is lit first, then red and green candles are lit alternately. There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, one for each day. They are Umoja or Unity, Kujichagulia or Self-Determination, Ujima or Collective Work and Responsibility, Ujamma or Cooperative Economics, Nia or Purpose, Kuumba or Creativity and Imani or Faith.
GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace, love and goodwill to all. But with all the stress and commotion of the season, many of us end up feeling more like Mr. Scrooge than Santa Claus. • Shop early. Nothing takes away the Christmas spirit like fighting for parking and struggling through crowds. • Wish people that you meet in stores and other casual environments a happy holiday. Say it with a smile. • Drop spare coins in the Salvation Army collection buckets. • Do something nice for someone. Offer to baby-sit so a friend can do her Christmas shopping, take cookies to your neighbors or rake an elderly neighbor’s yard. • Volunteer your time to a worthy holiday cause. Even if you are busy, you can spare an hour or two to help people less fortunate than yourself. • Organize a drive at work or in your neighborhood. Collect food and personal items and donate them to a local shelter for the homeless or for battered women. • Play Christmas music. • Watch Christmas movies. “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a good one for reviving a flagging Christmas spirit, as is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” • Read “A Christmas Carol” and “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” • Decorate your house for the holidays. • Don’t spend more money than you have. Anxiety over afterChristmas bills can ruin your holiday. ehow.com
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TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CRIME DURING HOLIDAYS The holidays are busy times and our minds are preoccupied with shopping, baking, planning parties, church activities and so much more. The holidays are also lucrative times for criminals. Here are some tips for our residents: • Never leave packages or attractive items in a vehicle. Lock these in the trunk. Many car burglaries are occurring at various malls and shopping areas on the west and northwest side of Houston. • Try to shop with at least one other person. Stay together and be aware of your surroundings while in parking lots and in stores. • Watch your credit card and your driver’s license. When you pay for your purchases, you will often be asked for your driver’s license with your credit card; you will always have to present identification (usually a driver’s license) when you write a check. Yes, the lines are long and you want to hurry through your transaction, but don’t be tempted to engage December 2013
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KISD FINE ARTS CALENDAR December 6th - 7:30 - 8:30 PM, SLHS Sensations Show Choir, Willowfork Country Club. The SLHS Sensations Show Choir will perform for the Katy British Expat Community’s Christmas Party. December 7th - 7:30 - 10:00 AM, MRHS Theatre: Family Fun Run-Walk. Cost: $15 per person. Contact Information: P. Wilson, 281-237-7904. December 9th - 6:30 - 8:30 PM, MMJH Orchestra: Winter Concert, MMJH. December 10th - 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM and 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM, Williams Elementary: Winter Concert/Wrangler Chorale, JWE Gym. December 12th - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Williams Elementary: Concert Tour/Wrangler Chorale, Brookwood Community. December 12th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and December 13th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, KHS Theatre: Dessert Theatre Performances, KHS Blackbox Theatre. Cost: $10. Gold Card Holders will be charged student ticket prices.
KATY RICE FESTIVAL PARADE WINNERS We would like to congratulate our winners for this year! It was a great parade and we truly applaud the effort all of our participants put into their entries for this year! Thank you so much!!! PLACE CATEGORY NAME SUPPORTER Best Overall Katy Junior High Cheer Squad 1st Church Hare Krishna Temple and Cultural Center 2nd Church Creekside 3rd Church El Shaddai Assembly of God Church 1st Classic Vehicle Colby Rivet 2nd Classic Vehicle Todd Gatewood 1st Commercial H-E-B 2nd Commercial American Kids Athletics 3rd Commercial Pawty Palace 1st Equestrian The Katy Cowgirls 1st Non-profit/Civic Texas Four Wheel Drive Club - Katy Chapter 2nd Non-profit/Civic Houston Metro Go Texans - Katy 3rd Non-profit/Civic Hwarang Tigers - TaeKwonDo Demo Team 1st School Pope John XXIII High School 2nd School Fara Bango from Exley Elementary 3rd School Katy Bengal Brigade and Cheer 1st Youth Cub Scout Pack 987 2nd Youth Cub Scout Pack 548 3rd Youth American Heritage Girls Troop TX0317
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LOCAL VETERAN GROUPS MEET If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization has its own requirements for membership.) AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information. VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. David Brasell, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Karon Cramer. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Ed O’Neal, Commander. Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).
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WHAT IS CHRISTMAS WITHOUT HANDEL’S MESSIAH?
To many people, Christmas is just not Christmas without singing or hearing Handel’s Messiah. Come join the churches of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community Church The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints St. Peter’s United Methodist Church as they present the ‘Messiah Sing-a-long’ with full orchestra featuring solos and choruses from the Christmas Portion, Part 1. We will also sing the “Amen” and “Hallelujah! Chorus.” The event will be held in the Sanctuary of the Church at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy on Saturday, December 7th, at 7:30 PM. We invite everyone in the community to join us, either as a singer or a listener. Scores will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; however, given the limitations of available scores, you are encouraged to bring your own music. If you have any questions, please email us at dgalasso@stpkaty.org or musicasst@stpkaty.org or call 281-492-8031.
THE HOUSTON LUTHERAN CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS The Houston Lutheran Chorale will be performing two Christmas Concerts this year. The performances will be held on December 7th, at 7:00 PM, at Memorial Lutheran Church, Katy, Texas, 281-391-0171 and another performance will be held on December 8th, at 3:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 713-869-8486. The public is invited and tickets can be ordered by telephoning either church or they can be ordered on line at www.hlc-tx.org. There will be an offering taken at each performance for the tickets.
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“BETHLEHEM’S CHILD” Living Word Lutheran Church invites the Katy community to its presentation of “Bethlehem’s Child” on Sunday, December 8th at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM in the church sanctuary. Let us inspire and prepare you for the celebration of the birth of our Lord with both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces. The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir, Choristers and a chamber orchestra. Following each service, there will be an instrument petting zoo for children to get a close-up look at the musical instruments. Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy 77450 at the corner of Westheimer Parkway. For more information, please see the church’s website www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300, x 213.
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Discover the magic of the holidays!! Welcome to Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday Dec 13, 2013. Make it an event and enjoy five festively adorned homes. A Holiday Market Place is also one of your stops, with local vendors to help you fill all your holiday gift needs and wants! Tickets can be purchased at Hauerlands, Katy Floral Market and Taylor High School. Proceeds are in support of THS Project Grad 2014.
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When: Saturday, December 14, 2013 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM What: Santa and his elves will be stopping at Stephen F. Austin State Park for breakfast on their way to the North Pole. Please join us for a pancakes and sausage, fruit, juice and coffee breakfast provided by The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park. Kids can bring their wish list to share with Santa and then enjoy a Holiday Nature Walk thru our beautiful nature trail. You may bring your camera if you wish. Santa would love for you to take a photo. Stay for the whole day and explore everything the park has to offer including exciting Ranger programs, hiking and biking, fishing, geocaching, picnicking and just plain ‘ol relaxing in the great outdoors. How Much: Kids 9 and under, $4 Adults & kids 10 and older, $5 Under 3, Free Pricing includes park entry fee Bring Non-perishable food items and unwrapped toy donations for delivery to The Sealy Christian Food Bank. Financial proceeds help fund special projects in the park and support the mission of The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park.
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Holiday Church Services CrossPoint Community Church FAMILY CHRISTMAS FUN ALL MONTH LONG SUNDAY MORNINGS: We’re celebrating Christmas all month long at CrossPoint Community Church! Every Sunday morning in December will have a different guest artist: December 1st - The Phegmatics, December 8th - The Harbor Light Choir, December 15th - December’s End and December 22nd - Kemper Crabb & Mysterium. Services are 9:30 & 11 AM. FRANK HART CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Also, make sure you bring out the whole family for Frank Hart’s Fantastical Amazingly Jesus Christmas Concert, a mind-blowing musical experience of popular Christmas songs bent and twisted in wonderful ways. You won’t want to miss it. Friday, December 13th, at 7 PM, at our Westgreen campus and Saturday, December 14th, at 7 PM, at our EightTen campus. CHRISTMAS EVE: Finally, plan to spend part of your Christmas Eve at one of our three services: 3 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM. It will be an awesome time of music and celebration, with mountains of Christmas cookies, games and crafts for the kids, free family Christmas photos and so much more! For more information, visit www.crosspt.org or call us at 281-398-6464.
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH Living Word Lutheran Church would like to invite the community to join them on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ. An early Christmas Eve Worship service will be held at 2 PM. At 4 PM, children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their parents) are invited to an interactive Celebration for Children. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of Christmas. A Festival Candlelight Worship service featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a brass ensemble will be held at 7 and 10 PM. Prelude music will begin 30 minutes before the start of the Candlelight Worship service. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.
NEW CREATION CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE SCHEDULED AT 4 PM! You are invited to the New Creation Lutheran Church in Fulshear for a special 4 PM Christmas Eve Service. The Irene Stern Community Center located at 6920 Katy Fulshear Road in Fulshear will be decorated in commemoration of this holy night of worship and music. The band, led by Josh Peck will lead your favorite Christmas Carols. Hear a message from Pastor Dale entitled, “For You” and feel the glow of candlelight on this Holy Night. Come out and meet your neighbors in fellowship following the service. Canyon Gate @ CR
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KISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOOD FOR FAMILIES CAMPAIGN Through December 11th Help us bring a little joy during the season to Katy ISD students and their families. • Campus principals identify students for the program. • Partners in Education collects community donations to purchase each family a $50 grocery gift card. • Gift cards for the families, with a note of support from their Katy ISD community, are delivered to each student by campus staff. • Cost is $50 per family. Any contribution amount is accepted. Please make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families Mail or deliver to Katy ISD Partners in Education 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520 Katy, Texas 77494
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It Runs in the Family An English farce by Ray Cooney Misunderstandings, mistaken identities and a liberal amount of misleading facts drive this fast action play. Performances will be in the Mayde Creek High School Black Box Theatre Thursday, December 5th, Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th, at 7:00 PM. There will also be a matinee performance at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 7th. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors in advance and $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors at the door. Tickets are available online at www.seatyourself.biz/ mchs. For more information, call 281-237-3803. It Runs in the Family is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
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THE LONE STAR SYMPHONIC BAND 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.
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DECIBELLES (A BARBERSHOP CHORUS) Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 35 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year includes songs from the 1920’s, as well as a Spiritual Medley that will start your toes tapping.
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SATURDAYS IN NATURE Saturdays in Nature is a hands-on science program for families to do together offered by the Audubon Docent Guild at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Naturalists of all ages will enjoy quality time outdoors, fun nature themes, crafts and guided nature walks (walks offered at 10 and 11 AM). Upcoming programs include: Saturday, December 14th Theme: Winter in the Woods Craft: Nature Ornaments Start any time between 9 and 11:30 AM - no reservations are needed. Donations will be accepted to cover the costs of materials. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin. For more information, visit www.houstonaudubon.org.
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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.
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Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Senior Aerobics offered at Kingsland Baptist Church Please join our Adult 55+ exercise class at 11:00 - 11:45 AM each Thursday morning in the gym at Kingsland Baptist Church. Peggy Skaggs is our trained and certified instructor and the class is open to all levels. 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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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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www.metplumbing.com TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST If you enjoy nature and would like to learn more, do more and/or teach young people about the great outdoors, consider joining others in a local chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. There are 60 or so friends and neighbors in the Fort Bend County area who are members and invite you to check out the organization at www.coastalprairie.org. 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. BIRD HIKES AT SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK RESUMES The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter is eager to inform the public of the resumption of their monthly bird hikes, which began Wednesday, November 6th, from 8 - 10 AM. The bird hikes take place the first Wednesday of each month through May. They are led by expert birders in the Chapter and are free and open to the public. Participants, novices and up, should gather in the parking lot to meet their guides and obtain birding lists. Binoculars are strongly recommended. Seabourne Creek Nature Park is located on Hwy 36 next to the Rosenberg Civic Center. JANUARY 9, 2014 HIGHWAY 36A COALITION The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter is excited to host Rich-
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ard Fields, P.E. as the speaker for our January monthly program. In January 2013, three counties came together to form the Highway 36A Coalition, an advocacy group dedicated to developing free-flowing transportation facilities in southern Brazoria, western Fort Bend and Waller Counties. The general route for this corridor begins at Port Freeport and ends at SH 6 north of Hempstead, following existing SH 36 south of Rosenberg. The route is undefined across western Fort Bend County and follows the “Prairie Parkway” according to the Waller County thoroughfare plan north of IH 10, which crosses the Katy Prairie Conservancy. If you are not aware of the efforts of the Highway 36A Coalition currently we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn what their proposal entails, what their concerns are. This program will take place on Thursday, January 9th, at 7 PM. The meeting will be preceded by a social time and snacks at 6:30 PM and will be held at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The meeting is free and open to all interested persons.
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Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. 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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Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Contact Natalie Aggarwal (Natalie-aggarwal@hotmail.com) or Gwen Goldsberry (jbbumdar@hotmail. com for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.
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CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 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.
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Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4610 or by visiting the library. LIBRARY CLOSINGS Thanksgiving - December 1st Christmas - December 24th and 25th New Years - Close at 5 PM on December 31st; Closed on January 1st EVENTS • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME: A MODERN-DAY SLAVE, AN INTERNATIONAL ART DEALER AND THE UNLIKELY WOMAN WHO BOUND THEM TOGETHER’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, December 19th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literaryreview club is free and open to the public. • EREADER & OVERDRIVE Q&A - Tuesdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th, 12:30-2:30 PM, Conference Room 2. Library staff will be available at these come-and-go sessions to answer questions about different types of e-readers, using the library’s online digital library and downloading e-books. • HOLIDAY STORY TIME & WINTER LOUNGE - Saturday, December 7th, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Meeting Room. At this open-house family event, sample holiday treats and sip hot cocoa while the kids watch a holiday movie. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, December 10th, 10:00 AM MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, December 12th, 10:00 AM Sharing Your Digital Pictures: Tuesday, December 17th, 10:00 AM Introduction to Facebook: Thursday, December 19th, 10:00-11:30 AM 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. Mother Goose Time will meet on December 3rd, 10th and 17th only this month. • Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler Time will meet on December 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th only this month. • Story Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story Time will take place on December 3rd, 10th and 17th only this month. • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. Pajama Night Story Time will take place on December 3rd, 10th and 17th only this month. • Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages welcome. • Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, December 2013
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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.
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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 year round. YMCA CHILD CARE 2013-2014: Need a fun, safe place for your child to go after school hours? Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and after school care. Please call for specific school offerings and prices. WINTER YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for fall youth NFL Flag Football Basketball. Teen Volleyball and Basketball registration also in progress. Registration deadline is December 1st ($10 late fee added after November 24th).
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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.
Katy YMCA winter Program Registration is in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. December 2013
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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.
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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SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS • KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. • THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262. • THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER - meets every second Monday at 7 PM at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, Room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends.org and the Houston West Chapter at www.tcf. tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707. • CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 PM at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713-520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available. • FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. • NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637.
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• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.
COMMUNITY INTEREST GROUPS POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: • KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated.net or our website www.katyrepublicans.com. • WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. • KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@hotmail.com. • KATY MOMMY PATRIOTS - moms meeting to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Meets twice a month. For more info., call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854. ROTARY CLUBS: • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com. • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com. • WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. TOASTMASTERS: • KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/
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• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-6287. For more info. on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org. • EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more info., contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com. • KATY CHAPTER OF PUBLIC SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11 AM - 1 PM at LaFinca Mexican Restaurant on Westheimer Parkway. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com. Website: www.publicspeakersassociation.com. • BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 AM, Willowfork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. If you are interested in growing your business, please come to a meeting. Call Kitty Tennison, President, 281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President, 954-729-3870 for more information. • (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO RANCH - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 AM at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. • PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. • INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:008:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@ freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://tinyurl.com/yjomekg. • THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. • WEST KATY NETWEAVERS - meets at Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center in Fulshear every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of attendance is $10, which includes breakfast and coffee. For questions, tajanamesic@greengrovegroup.com or visit www.meetup.com/West-Katy-Netweavers/
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• KATY BAR ASSOCIATION - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Sarah Springer at sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com or 281-646-0644 for more info. NEIGHBORS/WELCOME: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at members homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281-395-1730. • WELCOME WAGON CLUB OF KATY - please call Sharon at 281-392-1658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com.
CRAFT, HOBBY, JUST FOR FUN GROUPS • NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB OF KATY - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016. • AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org. • THE PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. • WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. • KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. • THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS - meets 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road West). For more info. concerning meetings, email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net. • KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD – Last Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10. • THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY – Meets first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more info., please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org.
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• WEST HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA - meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Visit us on the Web at www.whrwa.com for more info. on upcoming events. For more info. Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679. • FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each Thursday night, 7:30 – 9:30 at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette777@hotmail.com. • PRAIRIE PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB - meets first four Friday nights at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows from 8-10 PM. For questions, call 281-647-0559 or 281-550-3701. • HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC. - For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www.squarethru.com. • THE KATY 4-F BASS CLUB (FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN) - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. • THE TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. • THE KATY BEAD GROUP - meets Wednesdays at 12:00 noon on the second floor of the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean at 281693-4398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com. • THE KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE - We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 at DoubleDave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol.com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info. • KATY WOODWORKER’S GUILD - meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. • THE HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB - meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@ consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. • THE KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB - meets the first Monday of each month at the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on Mason Road (back room). Eat at 6 PM. Meeting from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to katycruizers@yahoo.com. • THE KATY AREA ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs Officer at 281-352-8057 for more information on artist mentoring and monthly members’ meetings or visit www.katyareaartists.org. • CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP - Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. If interested, call Jim at 832-715-8206 (cell) for further information.
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HERITAGE GROUPS • WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB - meets 3rd Friday of every month, 7:00 PM, at Cy-Fair VFD Admin building, 9630 Telge Road. For more info., call Hank Berti, 281-858-1944. • IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - meets 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM at the Harris County MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon, in Katy. This is just west of Mason Road, one mile south of I-10 at Mason Road (exit #745). Call 281-395-3038 for more info.. • BRITISH AND EXPAT FAMILIES OF KATY - Social group open to all Brits and expats living in Katy and surrounding areas. For more info., www.meetup.com/british-and-expat-moms-of-katy or contact Vanessa Heintz 281-579-2832 (vanessa.heintz@rocketmail.com). • BRITISH GROUP - a small group of Brits who meet in the Copperfield/Cypress/Katy area. If you are interested in joining us for coffee/lunch etc., please phone Lezley Ewen at 281-861-9219 or email bearcreekbrits@gmail.com. • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN - Career Branch of NCJW has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info., call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@ sbcglobal.net. • BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION - Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org. • CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.texasbrigade.org. Select 1st Texas and then Co C.” • THE SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE SONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS - meets 3rd Saturday of each month (except April). Lunch meetings are held at The Briar Club located at 2603 Timmons Lane beginning at 12 Noon. Visit us on the Web at http:// samhoustonchapter.tripod.com or call John C. Thrash 713-6470570 or 713-352-0993. • JAMES BATES SOCIETY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - meets once a month from September to May on Sunday afternoons usually from 2:00 to 4:00 at different locations. Please contact the Senior Society President, Kathy Pritchett at kathyspritchett@gmail.com or by phone at 713-876-6057. For more info., go to www.nscar.org.
UNIVERSITY ALUMINI CLUBS, PARENT EVENTS • DELTA GAMMA ALUMNAE GROUP OF KATY/WEST HOUSTON - For more info., contact Terri Barrow at 281-492-2847 or tlbarrow402@comcast.net. • KATY COOGS ALUMNI NETWORK - University of Houston Alumni Club that serves U of H alumni in Katy and its surrounding areas. If you are interested in joining this club, please contact: Rom Crespo, romcrespo@sbcglobal.net.
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• KATY/WEST HOUSTON AGGIE MOM’S CLUB - meet monthly on the first Thursday of each month (except January, July and August) at 7:00 PM, at Living Word Lutheran Church at 3700 South Mason Road, Katy. For more info., visit www.aggiemoms.org or www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com. • XI MU ETA - We are Beta Sigma Phi, an international Sorority. Please call Geri Riley at 281-395-6468 or geri.riley@juno.com for more info. regarding our chapter and meeting dates. • LAUREATE THETA PI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI - meets twice a month in member’s homes. For more info., please contact Pinky Stromek at 281-395-6766 or Alice White at 281-599-8347. • BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY SOUTHWEST HOUSTON COUNCIL - an international women’s friendship network, that also provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. For info., please contact Jill Coble at 281-392-7181, jcoble3930@gmail.com. • THETA PHI KATY - Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee. dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net. • BEAR CREEK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY INC - meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month (September-May), from 1:00 PM3:00 PM, at Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084. For more info., contact Gary at 281-398-0333, email getober@hotmail.com or Betty at 713-467-6302, email b.bond007@comcast.net. • GREATER KATY ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC - welcomes all NPC sorority members to come to their meetings. For further information, see their website at www.katypanhellenic.org. • SIGMA PHI - local chapter of a national organization, Sigma Alpha Sorority, whose mission is to build sustained friendships, allow for personal growth, while supporting charities. Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee.dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net.
THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE • Give with a cheerful heart. • Give within your means. An expensive gift doesn’t mean it’s the best. • Giving comes from your heart, not from the wallet. • Some gifts are priceless... love, time, effort, encouragement, prayer, etc. • Observe the needs and wants of the person you’re giving to. Consider his/her hobbies, lifestyle and what he/she wears. • Be creative, imaginative and crazy. • Shop for gifts early to avoid last-minute frantic rush.
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2. Twenty (20) things to recycle. Go to www.mnn.com/lifestyle/ recycling/stories/20-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-recycle for the complete article. Copied below are the first 7 things to recycle. We’ll continue this list in the next two newsletters. 1) Athletic shoes - Tired, broken-down, “fragrant” running shoes are most generally directed to the trash, but given our penchant for kicks, that’s a lot of sneakers stinking up the landfill. A better future for your athletic shoes is to introduce them to one of Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe recycling bins (www.mnn. com/lifestyle/responsible-living/blogs/recycle-your-athleticshoes-at-nike). Nike in turn will incorporate them into the raw material called Nike Grind, which is used in everything from running tracks to shoe soles to zippers. 2) Bicycles - Americans send more than 15 million bicycles out to pasture every year. But rather than throwing them in the dump, you can give your old two-wheelers a second life by donating them to Bikes of the World (www.bikesfortheworld. org), which collects, refurbishes and donates bikes to lowerincome people and select institutions in developing countries. 3) Bike tools and gear - With a similar mission to Bikes of the World, Bikes Not Bombs (https://bikesnotbombs.org) takes bicycle bits, pieces and gear in addition to the bikes themselves. They accept parts, tools, broken components such as cracked frames, worn tires, tubes with holes, helmets, bags, lights, pumps, locks, cycle clothing, etc. They restore bikes and gear and deliver them overseas to economic development projects in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Bikes that don’t get shipped often land in the group’s youth programs where teens learn bicycle safety and mechanic skills while earning bikes to keep for themselves. 4) Bras - There comes a time in every bra’s life when it just has to move on and bras aren’t generally the kind of clothing we women toss in the “to donate” pile. But the Bosom Buddy Program (www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/ blogs/recycle-your-bra), started by a textile recycling company in Arizona, wants your weary bras. After sprucing them up, they donate the revamped brassieres to women’s shelters or other programs that help women gain self-sufficiency. 5) Brita water filters - Ditching plastic water bottles for filtered water is a resourceful move, even if you are left with spent water filters. But if you use Brita products, you’re in luck (www. mnn.com/lifestyle/recycling/stories/save-brita-filters-forrecycling). They have teamed up with the company Preserve and between the two, they are recycling Brita plastic pitcher filter casings into Preserve’s eco-friendly, 100-percent recycled products such as toothbrushes, cups and cutting boards. Also cool: the activated carbon within the filters is regenerated for alternative use or converted into energy. 6) Carpeting - When it comes time to reveal the lovely hardwood floor buried underneath that mod shag carpeting, find a carpet-reclamation facility (http://carpetrecovery.org) to take it for recycling. You can also check with individual carpet makers, many of which have recycling programs. 7) Compact fluorescent light bulbs - The mercury content makes CFLs a trickier disposal problem than basic bulbs, leaving many people confused about what to do with them once the light has been extinguished. But now both Ikea and Home Depot provide CFL recycling programs and other lighting stores are also beginning to accept these bulbs as well. If neither of these chain stores are nearby, see 5 ways to dispose of old CFLs for other ideas (www.mnn.com/yourhome/at-home/stories/5-ways-to-dispose-of-old-cfls). Resolve to be kinder to the earth and reduce your carbon footprint in 2014.
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Classified Ads FOR SALE Beautiful & Rare Vintage Beatrix Potter Porecelain Figurines by Beswick Pottery of Longton Staffordshire, England: ‘Timmy Tiptoes” $100, “Squirrel Nutkin” $80, “Goody Tiptoes” $125. Beatrix Potter Music Boxes by Schmid & Co, Toronto, Canada : Chippy Hackee Music Box playing “Feed the Birds” $140. Signed Squirrel Nutkin Music Box playing “:Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” $90. Pics. 281-861-5566 ANTIQUE COLLECTORS WILL FIND THESE IRRESTIBLE. Stunning 1800’s antique Samovar from Russia. $1200. Eye-catching antique brass lace lamps (2). These were candle holders from India that have been electrified. They are 23” tall and the diameter at the base is 8”. $1000. Appraised at Kuehnert’s. There is not another pair of these lamps in the world. Call for pictures. Many other antiques from the Middle East. 832-723-3384
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King size Beauty Rest memory foam mattress with 9” bos xprings, like new, paid $3,000, asking $900 OBO; Vision X-1500 eliptical, excellent condition, asking $300 OBO. Call 281-578-0337 for information. Noritake “Breathless” service for 8, plus platter/bowls, $200. 281-578-0555. 6 plots in Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Located across the street from main office in the “Bible” section. Below market value. Would like to sell all 6 together, but will consider selling in groups of 2 or 4. Please call 281-851-1373 and leave message. Treadmill - Fold-up ProForm T-35. Good cond., $150. Call 630267-7425; Katy area. 2, 27” Cloud fluorescent light fixtures, $25 each. 281-463-8655. Display cabinet, solid wood, dark stain, upper glass doors, 85” x 32” x18”, $130. 281-463-865.
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AUTOMOTIVE Attention Ford truck owners. Road Armor Stealth base winch front bumper with Tiran II guard, satin black powder coating (LED light mount version), 3” diameter.120 wall tubing with light mounts for three offroad lights, 3/16 outer steel shell, dual recessed light pods for 4” square diameter lights, included shackle mounts, winch mount to house up to a T2K non-integrated winch. This bumper fits a Ford F250, F350, F450, or F550. Year 2011 - 2014 Truck. Retail is $2,399, still in box - new, $1,900 OBO. Call 281-855-7803 or e-mail for picture, cms2007@sbcglobal.net. Motor Guide ET54 Trolling Motor and Minnkota 24LB Trolling Motors, never been used. Sell both for $350. Ken at 832-655-4746.
WANTED Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.
HELP WANTED - CARE Caregiver(s). All shifts. Assist residents with their daily activities and personal care. Excellent communication and nurturing heart required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGALLKT Caregiver/Certified Nursing Assistant: Our Care Senior Solutions is interviewing for full or part time Caregivers/CNA’s positions. Schedules will depend on client’s needs. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years experience in caring for seniors. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Resumes should be faxed to 832-850-7122 or apply online at www.ourcareseniorsolutions.com.
HELP WANTED Before/After School Counselors - Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA – Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-Time. Shifts available Monday—Friday: 6:30-8:30 am and/or 2:30-6:30 pm. Submit applications to Sherry Hubbard; sherryh@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 235. Member Services Representatives - Responsible adults needed to work the front desk at the Katy YMCA to register members for programs, answer questions, greet, etc. Early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Must love working with the public and be strong at multi-tasking. Part-Time. Submit applications to Michelle Steffes; michelle.steffes@ymcahouston. org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 214. Montessori school needs a Toddler Teacher. Must speak English and love children . Montessori training available for the right candidate. Email resume to School8007@aol.com or call 281989-2978 between 3-5 PM Expanding Montessori School is looking for a primary (3-6 years) teacher. Email resume to School8007@aol.com or call 281-989-2978 between 3-5 PM.
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Classified Ads 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. 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 12’ trailer, towing experience 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. Lifetime Learners Child Development Center and Pre-School is now hiring for our Katy location; teachers and child care providers.Contact Mrs. Dana, 281-394-5437. Salon Picasso looking for experienced stylist and full time salon coordinator. Call 281-861-9911.
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Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@ discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.
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Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 17121 West Rd. Suite 200 Houston TX 77095.
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PETS FOR SALE Shih tzu puppies for sale. Cute, friendly, shots, registered and ready for a new lovely home. 713-927-6239.
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Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $465 - 7 days $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR CANYON GATE @ CINCO RANCH Who Do I Call?
Canyon Gate @ Historic Cinco Ranch 20422 Canyon Gate Blvd, Katy, Texas 77450 Phone: 281-492-6020 Fax: 281-492-3415 Visit Us on the Web: http://www.canyongateatcincoranch.com CCB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 281-793-8938 Recreational Center 281-492-6020 Canyon Gate Guard House 281-646-7906 Pay Phone @ Pool 281-492-9075
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Emergemcy Numbers.... ***911*** Fire Department Non Emergency 281-498-1310 Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 Utilities/Post Office Entex Gas 713-659-2111 Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 Light Outage 713-207-2222 S.T.Environmental (MUD District Oper.) 281-579-4500 AT & T New Customer 1-800-288-2020 AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464 Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222 WCA 281-368-8397 (Pick up Tues & Fri.) Tues.-Recyle /Heavy Trash Day Fri.-Household Trash Only Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874 DSS Security 281-395-2419 Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Ft Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512 Voter Registration 281-342-3411
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