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Happy Holidays! December 2012

Do I Need A Modification Approval for My Christmas Gift?

The holiday season is approaching and Residents are beginning to look at Christmas gifts for their family. Many stores are having sales on outdoor play equipment, built in kitchens and swimming pools. This is a good time to plan that addition to the back yard while the pricing is right. As you think about your gifts, please remember that a modifications approval is required for all exterior changes/improvements to include but not limited to basketball goals, trampolines, play structures/swing sets, swimming pools, hot tubs, outdoor kitchens and numerous other improvements to your property. Modification Applications are due the first Friday of the Month. Meetings for approval are not held until the 3rd Tuesday of each month. November and December meetings are rescheduled to help with that last minute Christmas purchase. All applications must be in by the first Friday of the month, but the meetings will be held on November 20th and December 18th for approvals before holidays.

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Cinco Ranch Community News 1 - 16 55 Cinco Ranch Important Numbers Cinco Ranch Trash Pick-Up Schedule 54 School News 17 Scouts 26 Sports 27 Church News & Events 29 32 Community Events Libraries & Parks 39 41 Volunteer Opportunities Community Groups 46 50 Classified Ads

DISCLAIMER

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

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

Association Website: www.CincoRanchLife.org

After Hours Landscape Emergency: 713-398-0869

Non 911 emergencies, involving the Cinco Association Property, may be reported by calling the Association Office and following instructions for reporting after hour emergencies. Customer Service Email CincoRanchCustomerCare@PCMI-US.com The Association Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

December 2012 Sunday

Monday

(1)Cinco MUD 1 11:00 AM

10(4)Cinco 12

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

Tuesday

CLMA BOD Meeting 9:00 AM

Wednesday

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

Thursday

MUD #1 11:00 AM

CEWG Meeting 6:00 PM SEAC Meeting 7:00 PM

Cinco BOD Meeting 4:00 PM (Open/Executive)

7Modification Applications Due

Saturday

(1) Cinco SW 1 MUD 12:30 PM

11(6)Cinco 5 MUD 12(1)Cinco Master 13 5:15 PM (5)Cinco 2 MUD 6:30 PM

Friday

Willowfork Drainage At Willowfork Country Club 11:30 AM

17(8)Cornerstone

20(1)Cinco 6 MUD 21

26(1)Cinco 14

Office Closed

MUD 7:00 PM Communication Meeting 6:00 PM NRC Meeting 7:00 PM

(3)Cinco 9 MUD 10:30 AM

Christmas Day

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

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

(1)Cinco SW 2 MUD 12:00 PM

MUD Meeting Locations: (1) Meeting held at ABHR Office, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 – 713-860-6400 (2) Meeting held at Severn Trent Office, 16337 Park Row in Katy 713-860-6400 (3) Meeting held at Traditions Bank, 1515 Grand Parkway in Katy 713-860-6400 (4) Meeting held at AECOM Offices, 5757 Woodway in Houston 713-860-6400 (5) Meeting held at MUD 81 Building, 805 Hidden Canyon Road in Katy 713-652-6500 (6) Meeting held at 19901 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy 713-652-6500 (7) Meeting held at 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000 in Houston 713-651-0111 (8) Meeting held at 805 Hidden Canyon in Katy 713-405-1750 (9) Meeting held at Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 281-558-8700 (10) Meeting held at Brown & Gay Eng. 10777 Westheimer Rd 281-558-8700

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Holiday Decorating

At this time of year, the stores are full of the holiday decorations for inside your home and out. So before you buy that wonderful decoration, remember the time frame for exterior decorating in Cinco Ranch. Per Article XII, Section 18, lights for the holiday season may be displayed two (2) months prior to and one (1) month after any commonly recognized holiday for which such lights are traditionally displayed. Decorating neighborhoods has become a Cinco Ranch tradition. Neighborhoods are transformed into enchanting displays of lights and ornaments. Please be aware of your decorations and how they will affect the neighborhood. Lights should be placed as not to impair traffic or your neighbor’s comfort. Timers on lights make it easy to guarantee lighting time. Large ornaments too close to sidewalks could cause a tripping hazard if knocked over by wind. A simple layout of your yard and decorations will help you eliminate hazardous possibilities. We all enjoy the holiday season and the decorations that add to the festivities. Please be aware of any additional items that are left in the yard that are not decoration do not add to the holiday season and do not make our homes look the best they can. We all want our neighborhoods and houses to look the best they can all year long.

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Your Cinco Ranch Maintenance Fees Are Due January 1, 2013

2013 Maintenance Fees are due on or before January 1, 2013. Residents may prepay fees or a portion of their fees at any time prior to the January 1, 2013 due date. The 2013 fees are $940 per household. In addition to the base assessment, gated communities will be assessed a neighborhood fee, please contact the Association Office for these fees. Statements were scheduled to be sent out in November 2012. If you did not receive your 2013 statement, please call The Association Office at 281-5990408. All payments made should be by personal check, cashier’s check or money order. No credit cards, debit cards or cash are accepted through The Association Office. Checks should be made payable to CRPA with your property address clearly indicated. You may pay your fees online at www. PCMI-US.com with a credit card, debit card or electronic check. A credit or debit card convenience fee will apply. You will also need your account number to utilize this process. The number is located on your statement. If you cannot locate or have not received your statement, you may contact The Association Office at 281-599-0408 to get your account number. Payment plans are available per approval. Payment plan applications are located on our website, www.CincoRanchLife.org and at the Association Office. Fees may be mailed or dropped off at: CRPA 3022 Windemere Park Lane Katy, TX 77494

The Cinco Associations Office Closings for the Holidays

The Association Office located at 3022 Windemere Park Lane will be closed for the Holidays on Monday, December 24th, Tuesday, December 25th and Tuesday, January 1st.

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Have a happy and safe holiday season.

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21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 Applications are available online at www.CincoRanchLife.org or you may pick one up at the Association Office located at 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Reviewing the Supplemental Architectural Modification Guidelines for specific requirements about the modification you are applying for are also located online or at our office.

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The recent Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, The Amended and Restated By-Laws, The Amended and Restated NRC Charter and each of the three Redlined Documents of the Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. have been added to www.CincoRanchLife.org (our website). These documents were added to the website in September. They reflect all amendments and have taken the place of the original documents and amendments.Â To access them, click on the Documents Tab, Cinco Associations Legal Documents and Cinco Residential Property Association Legal Documents. The document section of the website has been updated to serve you better. If you have any questions, please contact the Association Office at 281-5990408.

Fireworks Enforcement Christmas and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve

We receive many inquiries regarding fireworks enforcement. Fireworks are against Deed Restrictions and strongly discouraged. In the hands of amateurs, fireworks are dangerous. They can lead to burns, hearing loss and other injuries and, especially during times of near-drought, they can cause property damage. Where addresses can be identified, we will send letters to the property owners asking them to cease this type of activity and clean up the debris left behind. As required under the Texas Property Code, the property owner has to be given an opportunity to cure the violations or the opportunity to request a hearing within 30 days of the date listed on the letter. The Association has put up â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Fireworksâ&#x20AC;? signs throughout the subdivision, as well as announcements on the websites in the hope that this will be a deterrent to homeowners violating this restriction. The problem is that fireworks are not against the law in Fort Bend or Harris County. Until the County laws are changed so that it is no longer legal for individuals to shoot fireworks, the association has very limited enforcement ability with regard to fireworks.

regarding fireworks. If your property isÂ in Harris County, you may contact Commissioner Steve Radackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at pct3@hctx.net - if your property is in Fort Bend County, you may contact Commissioner Andy Meyers at meyersan@co.fort-bend.tx.us Any other suggestions are always welcome. Thank you for speaking with your neighbors and encouraging support for our restrictions and association policies for the benefit of the Cinco Ranch community.

CINCO RANCH HOLIDAY DRIVE FOR KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES November 19th - December 14th

The Cinco Ranch Residents participate in the Holiday Drive for Katy Christian Ministries every year in November & December. One of the drop-off sites is The Association Office located at 3022 Windemere Park Lane. Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) was formed by the churches in the Katy area to help accommodate the needs of the community. This ranges from Social Services, Domestic and Sexual Abuse to the Food Pantry. There are several programs affiliated with KCM that benefit our community. The Holiday Drive is just one of them that the Cinco Residents take pride in serving. If you would like more information on KCM go to their website at www.ktcm.org Below is a list of needed items: Food is the greatest need. Here are a few items that are always needed: Apple Juice Canned Beans Canned Fruit Canned Tuna Canned Mixed Vegetables Monetary Donations Toys

If you would like to see the County laws change with regard to fireworks, we encourage you to write to your County Commissioner and inform your respective Commissioner how you feel as a tax paying citizen of the County

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• Find the phone numbers for your utility companies and tape them near your phone or inside the phone book. • Buy a battery back-up to protect your computer and sensitive electronic equipment. • Store extra bottled water and non-perishable food supplies (including pet food, if you have a pet), blankets and a first-aid kit in a dry and easy-toaccess location. • Prepare an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency.

Street Parking Near the Schools

With the Katy ISD bus changes this year, many parents are dropping off and picking up their children at school. This means there are many more cars parked along the streets near the schools. Please be extra cautious in these areas and be alert to the parked cars and the children walking to and from the cars. Thank you.

Tennis Reservation Cancelations

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

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Parking in the Street

When a number of vehicles park in the street, emergency vehicles have a difficult task maneuvering down the street. Due to the size and clearance needs of these emergency vehicles, a street lined with parked cars obstructs the passage and delays response time. While it is understood that during certain events, vehicles parking on the street is an unavoidable circumstance, please be aware of clearance needed for traffic. Ask your guests to park their car as close to curb as possible and not line both sides of the street. Be a courteous neighbor by communicating you are having a gathering at your home and may need additional parking. Ask if they would mind guests parking in front of their homes to help eliminate the congestion on the street. To assist the Emergency Services in their endeavors and help eliminate road congestion, we ask that Residents refrain from parking in the street. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Help Keep Our Lights On

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

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Cinco and Cinco Southwest Shared Use Agreement

Cinco has 9 pools available during the swim season. Starting in April, the Greenway Village pool will open. This pool stays open through the end of October. Cinco Southwest has two pools - The Lake House Pool and the Rosewood Pool. All of these pools are available for use by both Cinco and Cinco Southwest Residents. The shared use agreement was signed in October of 2009 through the end of 2013. At that time, the shared use agreement will be reviewed. All Recreation Facilities are open to both Cinco and Cinco Southwest Residents. This includes pools, tennis courts, parks, hike and bike trails and the Lake House Recreation Facility. There are charges for renting some of the facilities. Members must purchase their Pool Key Cards from their appropriate Management Company. If you live east of Katy Gaston Road, you are in the Cinco Association and can purchase your Pool Key Cards at 3022 Windemere Park Lane. If you live west of Katy Gaston Road, you are in the Cinco Southwest Association and can purchase your Pool Key Cards at the Lake House at 25202 Springwood Lake Drive.

Are You Receiving the Association Emails? CincoRanchLife.org

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

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The Cinco Ranch Communication Committee under the direction of the CRPA Board of Directors has been working on better forms of communication for the Cinco Ranch Residents. The website offers the online experience of receiving news and information from your Association. Residents have a 24/7 connection to the Association Information and documentation. Legal Documents of all three Cinco Ranch Associations are available online. There is also local contact information that is area specific to Cinco Ranch. There are some online forms that will help you expedite your communication with the management company. Another feature that can be utilized is the online classified ad section. This is a free service and allows Resident the chance to list their treasures for sale. Several features have been built into the site to help our Residents. The website offers a benefit to all as you can view much of the needed information while not logged in. Below is a list of information and services available. Public: News, Recreation, Docs. (minus meeting minutes), Contact info., Boards and Committees Registered users also get: Subscription to e-blasts, Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Convenient Feedback Forms, Surveys and Classifieds If you have not signed up for the website, please do so now. You will need your account number from you Association Invoice. If your invoice is not handy, you can also acquire your account number through the Association Office by phone or email. If you have difficulty registering for the website or need your account number, please feel free to contact the webmaster at 281599-0408 or by email at webmaster@CincoRanchLife.org. Don’t miss out on any more Cinco Ranch News.

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Neighborhood Representative Committee (NRC) REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED

Bayou Woods Custom Cinco Ranch Seven Meadows III (Summer Sage & Legacy Place) Cinco Southwest I (Sage Meadow, Sierra Meadow, Spring Chase, Sutter’s Way & Indian Ridge) Cinco West II (Sunset Landing, Creekbend Crossing & Prairie Grove) Equestrian Village II (Park Trace) South Lake Village Custom (South Lake Estates & South Lake Landing) Please contact the office at 281-599-0408 or email jblackman@stes.com for further details on the NRC and if you are interested in serving. Thank you!

Police Holiday Safety Tips Holiday Shopping Tips

1) Do not leave purchased items visible in the car-leave them in the trunk. 2) While shopping in the evening hours may be less crowded, there are also additional potential risks involved. Park in areas of parking lots that have adequate lighting. Consider shopping with someone rather than going alone. 3) Make sure purses and wallets are secure on your person and you are aware of their location at all times. 4) Keep the amount of available cash you have at a minimum or separate it into different pockets or locations on or about your person. This way all of it is not lost if your purse or wallet is misplaced or stolen. 5) Credit cards offer convenience and security, however, keep track of all cards and keep receipts to compare to your monthly statement. 6) Remain aware of your surroundings at all times and move to and from your vehicle with confidence and “purpose.” Have keys ready before getting to your car so you do not have to search for them while standing near it. 7) Report suspicious people or activity to law enforcement immediately! 8) Most important is to reduce your own vulnerability and do what you can to minimize the possibility that you could be a victim of a crime or accidental loss.

Home Safety Tips While Away

1) Valuable items, such as televisions, stereos and computers should be inscribed with an identifying number unique to its owner (do not use your entire social security number).

2) Create an up-to-date home inventory including make, model, serial numbers, other detailed descriptions and photographs of items of value (including jewelry). This inventory should be kept somewhere safe, out of the house. 3) At least two light timers should be set to turn the lights and TV on and off in a logical sequence when away for an extended time period to give the appearance that someone is home. 4) The motion detector or other alarm system (if you have one) should be activated when you leave home. 5) Mail and newspaper deliveries should be stopped or arrangements for a neighbor/friend to pick them up should be made when you are away from home for a period of time. 6) Ask a trusted neighbor to tend the yard and watch your home when you are away or have a trusted friend or relative house sit in your absence. 7) Make sure all doors and windows are locked when you leave, even if you have an alarm system. Sergeant Mitchell Hutter, Community Relations and Crime Prevention

PET LEASH LAWS IN THE CINCO RANCH AREA Harris County - LEASH LAW

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

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Ft. Bend County - LEASH LAW

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

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

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CINCO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES Looking for the MINUTES?

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

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

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Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #2 SEPTEMBER 2012 Call Summary Statistics During the month of September, the Willowfork Fire Department, which is operated by Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #2, made the following runs: September EMS Calls 94 Fire Calls 27 Other Calls 19 Total Calls 140 “Other Calls” include investigating gas leaks, vehicle lock-outs, hazardous material situations, etc. Of those runs: • 9 involved motor vehicle accidents • 3 mutual aid calls with other fire departments.

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Who Do I Call?

• Street Light Outages - Report to CenterPoint Energy via their website, thereby eliminating a lot of “hold time” on the phone. The website address is: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. Give them as much information as possible, including the address and/or pole number. If you prefer to call, the number is 713-207-2222. • Street sign or stop sign down or missing - Please contact the county. The Harris County phone number is 281-463-6300 and Fort Bend County phone number is 281-341-9562. Let them know you are calling regarding a sign and they will transfer you to the proper person. They will need to know the street name and location. If you are in a custom area, please contact the Association office at 281-599-0408. • Broken curb - If you live in Ft. Bend County, call Road & Bridge at 800690-ROAD (800-690-7623) and if you are in Harris County, you can call 281463-8703 for Service Requests & Road Maintenance. If you see any curbs needing repair around the islands in the Cul de Sac or along the boulevards, please call and report these, too. If you live in a gated section, the streets and curbs are maintained by the association with funds from the separate assessment billed annually. On a related note, the driveway “apron” is the responsibility of the individual property owner, no matter who maintains your street. Also, the sidewalks adjoining residential lots are the responsibility of the owner. The association maintains sidewalks in common areas only. • Leaking fire hydrants or storm drain problems - Please contact your Water District. Cinco ST Environmental phone number is 281-398-8211. Cornerstone MUD - Southwest Water phone number is 713-405-1750. They will need to know the address location. • Cinco Ranch Landscape Emergency Phone Number - Did you know that there is an emergency number for Residents of Cinco Ranch to call for after hours landscape emergencies? If you run into any landscape related emergency during non-operating hours of the Association, please call the landscape company’s emergency number at 713-398-0869. This would include irrigation running overtime, broken sprinkler head, common area concern or anything that needs our immediate attention. • Trash or Recycling Service Problems - Trash service is administered by your MUD through a contractor they choose. If you have a problem with your trash collection or recycling, you may contact your service provider listed on your water bill. Best Trash, LLC at 281-313-2378, Waste Corporation of America 281-368-8397 (www.wcawaste.com), Republic Waste 281-4462030 (www.rwstx.com) or Royal Disposal at 713-526-1536. Call your service provider for current recycling products accepted. • Mailbox Maintenance - To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, please file a report with the Katy Post Office. For Zip Code area 77450 call 281-647-0673 and for Zip Code area 77494 call 281574-1401 or visit their website at www.usps.com/contactus. • In Home Alarm Monitoring - In home alarm/monitoring systems should be checked monthly to ensure they are functioning and sending the proper signals. Make sure you contact your monitoring company PRIOR to testing. • Park & Ride - Metro Park & Ride is located at 221 Kingsland, just east of Mason Road. Routes begin at 6 AM and continue approximately every 10 minutes to downtown and also to Transco Tower (uptown, Post Oak). For additional information regarding tokens or cost, call 713-635-4000. • Newspaper Delivery - If you are leaving town and normally have a newspaper delivered, you can call the newspaper office and most of them will not deliver the paper while you are away. If you receive the Houston Chronicle, you may call 281-391-7992 or 713-220-7211 to stop your paper during your vacation or go to https://file.chron.com/forms/vacationhold.asp. • Pool Party Reservations - Greater Houston Pool Management 713-7717665. • Gated Community - Gates that are damaged or not operating properly please contact the HOA office at 281-599-0408. • Call Before You Dig - 1-800-545-6005 or 1-800-344-8377.

DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS!

Recently, signs have been added to the area surrounding the lake at Lake Pointe advising residents not to feed the ducks at the park and lake. The duck population at Lake Pointe is a concern and feeding the ducks is encouraging the ducks to loiter. The ducks are a part of nature and the lake is a natural

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WOUNDED WILDLIFE? WHO DO I CALL?

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

How to Contact Wildlife Rehabilitators in our Area Fort Bend County - Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Accepts: Mammals, birds, reptiles Location: Houston 713-861-WILD (9 am - 6 pm); 713-643-WILD (after hrs.) Harris County - Texas Wildlife Rehab Coalition Accepts: Mammals, birds, reptiles Location: Houston 713-468-8972

Residents of Cinco Ranch Association Meetings

Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meetings Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. The Executive portion of the meeting will be a closed session. Please check website for time. If you wish to attend, please call ahead to confirm date and time. Open Session Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month unless there are 5 Wednesdays in a month, then it will be on the third Wednesday. Please check website for time. Any Resident, who has or is interested in a submission for the Agenda, must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date to the Cinco

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Associations office. Make it attention to: Jason Blackman, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. You may also email or phone the Association Office with your request at CincoRanchCustomerCare@pcmi-us.com or 281-599-0408. Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Open session is held first and starts at 9:00 AM. Any Resident or Member of the CLMA who is interested in a submission for the Agenda must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date. Please make the submission attention to Jason Blackman, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 or Landscape@CincoRanchLife.org to email your request. Cinco Commercial Property Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every other month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Open session is held first and starts at 12:00 PM. Meetings are held January, March, May, July, September and November. Any Member of the CCPA who is interested in a submission for the Agenda must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date. Please make the submission attention to G. John Buehler III, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 or email your request to jbuehler@stes.com Neighborhood Representative Committee Meetings of the NRC are held the third Monday of each month at the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 at 7 PM. This meeting is open to all Cinco Ranch Residents. If you are interested in becoming an NRC member or would like to contact your Neighborhood Rep, please see the NRC page on the new web site www.CincoRanchLife.org

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If you are going on vacation, a business trip or just going away for the weekend, please put your house on a vacation watch list. It only takes a few minutes to inform local police that you are away from home. Take measures to secure your home and cars. Let your neighbors know that you will be away and when you plan to return. Inform neighbors and law enforcement if you plan on having maintenance services stop by while you are on vacation. It is advised that you have newspapers stopped, mail held and any advertisement left on your property picked up by someone. Keeping lawn mowed for a normal appearance to the property will look as if there is active occupancy. Taking preventative steps may deter vandals or thieves from entering your home. Log into the site or call the office to give appropriate information. Make sure to cancel the watch when you return home. Fort Bend County Residents: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/vacationForm.asp Harris County Residents: Call 713-221-6000 and give home information. Going out of town? Contact your sheriff’s department to have them watch your home.

Cinco Ranch Residents Do You Have This Phone Number in Your Cell Phone?

Two phone numbers suggested you save in your cell phone are the nonemergency Harris County Precinct 5 Constables and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s numbers. 911 should always be used in case of an emergency, but many times we need to contact the Sheriff’s department and need to do so quickly. Don’t hesitate to call the Sheriff’s department if something in your neighborhood seems questionable. This will give our contract deputies probable cause to investigate. This would include suspicious vehicles (vehicles exhibiting unsafe or erratic driving behavior), suspicious persons or behavior, activity at you neighbors home when you know they are on vacation and anything else that may be out of the ordinary in your neighborhood. Don’t take a chance on you or your family’s safety. 281-463-6666 Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665

Postal Box Maintenance

To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, please file a report with the Katy Post Office for your Zip Code area (77450 - 281647-0673; 77494 - 281-574-1401) or visit their website at www.usps.com/ contactus

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

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Our special interest groups are going strong this year: Book Club, Wine Social Club, Creative Kitchens, Professional Networking and Expat Club, to name a few. If you’re new to Cinco Ranch, please come to our monthly meeting on the 27th. Membership forms will be available (yearly dues - $25), as well as information on all the CRLC has to offer! For more info., contact Pam Donnelly (281-725-0364) or Lorie Phillips (580-716-5066). ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Formation of Senior Citizen Tennis Club and Volleyball club

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

ATTENTION ALL MEN AGE 55 OR OLDER

The Cinco ranch Senior Men’s Golf Association is looking for new members. All levels of play. Seniors play every Monday and Thursday, 7:30 AM. Shotgun start. Monthly Inter-club Tournaments. Year-end Club Championship Tournament.

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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.

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CINCO RANCH DISCLAIMER

(Teenage Job seeker list) Neither Cinco Ranch HOA 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 Cinco Ranch who wish to find part time jobs. Any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.

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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seekerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, please completely fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number (one only), year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission.

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Registration for the 2013-2014 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist Church - Early Childhood Development Center starts January 9, 2013 and ends January 23, 2013. Registration forms will be available at these times in the St. Peter’s ECDC Office. We offer classes that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15 months to 5 years. We are located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. For more information call the St. Peter’s ECDC Office at 281-492-0623 from 9 AM – 3 PM.

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LOCAL TEACHERS ATTEND TSCA CONVENTION

San Antonio was the site of the recent Texas Speech Communication Association convention (TSCA) which was attended by a group of six current and retired speech teachers and debate coaches from Katy. In addition to numerous interesting, useful and thought provoking sessions on all aspects of teaching speech and debate, several awards were given.

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Notably among the awards was Secondary Speech Educator of the Year, which was presented to Gay Hollis, James Taylor High School debate coach. She has had a very successful coaching career at Taylor and other schools and is a teacher looked up to by students and colleagues alike. Other teachers attending were the speech and debate coaches from Mayde Creek High School, Greg McGee; from Morton Ranch High School, Carrie Sanguinetti and from Seven Lakes High School, Charli Lennon. Rounding out the group were retired Katy teachers Norma Coston and Bo Williamson who currently own Custom Awards & Engraving in Katy. Although retired from teaching and coaching, the two remain active in their professional association and Custom Awards & Engraving donates the award plaques each year for the various categories of Educator of the Year. Both Bo and Norma are Life Members of the association and while Coston has been a member for 32 years, Williamson boasts a 48-year membership.

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Another winner from our area was George Tennison, speech teacher and debate coach from Olle Middle School in the Alief School District. He was honored as TSCA’s Middle School Speech Educator of the Year. Next year’s convention will be held in Corpus Christi and all speech and debate teachers are encouraged to attend and learn from the sessions provided as well as ideas of colleagues’ they meet. It’s a “once a year” opportunity to experience a “teaching growth spurt” over a short period of time.

CELEBRATION OF LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY BRINGS COUNTRY ACT TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Following the FFA motto “…Living to serve,” in 1943, L.D. Robinson, former Katy High School agriculture teacher, initiated the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo to serve and better prepare Katy ISD students. To celebrate the legacy of Robinson and the anniversary of the FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Casey Donahew Band will perform a concert on February 9, 2013 at 7 PM at the Leonard E. Merrell Center. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the L.D. Robinson Scholarship Fund.

Casey Donahew released his fourth studio album, Double Wide Dream, in October 2011. In 2012, the Donahew organization received five nominations at the annual Texas Regional Radio Music awards and in June signed up for professional membership with the Academy of Country Music (ACM).

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“We are so excited to feature the Casey Donahew Band to celebrate 70 years of grand achievements within the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo,” says Diana Elder, daughter of L.D. Robinson and co-advisor/director of the L.D. Robinson Scholarship Fund. “In the spirit of my father, we would like to continue to give back to the community by increasing scholarship funds for students through this benefit concert.”

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The L.D. Robinson Scholarship Fund was established in 1970 to honor Robinson. Multiple four-year scholarships are awarded in the amount of $500 per semester to graduating seniors in the Katy ISD FFA and Agriculture Science program who meet the requirements of the scholarship. To date, the scholarship fund has awarded almost 90 recipients.

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The Process is Simple… Campus principals identify students in need. We collect donations and purchase a $50 grocery card for each family. Cards are delivered to campuses prior to winter break with a message of support from their Katy ISD community. And Proven… Food for Families is a 12-year program supported annually by our community. Last year, we raised over $15,000 from hundreds of donors supporting Katy ISD students and their families. To Participate: The cost per family is $50. Contributions of any amount are accepted. Getting Your Donation to Us, Please make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families. Mail or deliver to Katy ISD Partners in Education, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1460, Katy, TX, 77494 Donations of $50 gift cards are welcome. Each card must be from a business offering a variety of family food choices. Restaurant gift cards will not be accepted, nor do we accept food items.

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CREECH ELEMENTARY “COMETS FOR A CURE” CAMPAIGN FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE

For several weeks leading up to the Susan G. Komen Race in Houston, Sue Creech Elementary (SCE) in Katy ISD runs its “Comets for a Cure” campaign. Led by Creech staffer and survivor Penny Ducote, the staff and students at Creech bring in their pennies, nickels, dimes and more to raise funds that will be donated to Komen. Creech also had runners and walkers participating in the Komen Race in early October.

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On Wednesday October 17th, book illustrator Will Terry entertained and educated Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students at Katy ISD’s Creech Elementary by sharing a presentation with them on how he creates his illustrations. He then guided the students through an illustration lesson using a common image - a cat - and multiple shapes as a base. Terry’s illustrations are seen in such celebrated books as The Three Little Gators, Senorita Gordita and Nasty Bugs - all of which captivate the imaginations of children ages 3 - 8. Terry has been an Illustrator for 20 years and he lives in Utah.

CREECH ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES SUE CREECH DAY WITH STUDENT COUNCIL INDUCTIONS

Creech Elementary celebrates Sue Creech Day every year on October 15th, in honor of its namesake, the late Betty Sue Creech. Mrs. Creech was a teacher at Katy Junior High for 28 years until her death in 1995. Her principal was Roosevelt Alexander. Mrs. Creech’s daughter Susan Stormer joined the staff and students this year on her Mother’s special day to help induct the 2012 - 2013 Student Council. The induction program included a video profile of Mrs. Creech’s life, community service and values.

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EXLEY STUDENT HONORED AS COUGAR STAR FOR A DAY

4th grader Maria Schueler, from Exley Elementary, was honored as being a Cougar Star for the day. Maria won the day from the Exley Carnival last spring. What a fun day!

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• Spiritual Awareness Retreat Weekend - February 1, 2 & 3, 2013 Camp Casa Mare, Seabrook, TX • Book Review Day - Saturday, March 2, 2013, 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 North Fry Road Katy, TX 77449 Carmel Hall - Rooms: 101,102 & 103 • Religious Recognition Ceremony - Saturday, April 20, 2013 Registration & Line-Up: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; Ceremony: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 North Fry Road Katy, TX 77449 For more information please go to website: www.archgh.org/Scouting

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WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY PTA HOLDS BIKE SAFETY RODEO

The Williams Elementary PTA hosted their first Bike Rodeo on Sept. 30th to celebrate bike safety. Thanks to the generosity of the JWE parents and volunteers, Cub Scout Pack 545, Bike Barn, local newspapers and JWE PTA, they were able to provide bike safety information and activities for all in attendance. The children participated in helmet and bicycle inspections and maneuvered through several bike skills courses and crosswalks to help reinforce safe biking skills and safety.

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact “Van” VanZant at 281-851-8374 or at van.vanzant@gmail.com

Homeschool Pack 393

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

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• WINTER YMCA Youth Sports Leagues: Youth NFL Flag Football (grades 1st - 7th), Basketball (PreK-7th) or Cheerleading (grades K-6th). Teen Volleyball and Basketball also offered. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org Registration deadline is December 2nd ($10 late fee after November 25th). • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: A twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. YMCA membership is NOT required. All participants will receive a free 12 week Y membership. For more information, contact Cindy Jackson at 281-392-5055, ext. 220 or via email at cindy. jackson@ymcahouston.org • Volunteers Needed for Community Event: High School students: Do you need service hours for school? The YMCA’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dash is the perfect opportunity to earn those hours. Approximate hours 6:30 – 10:30 AM. Visit www.ymcaturkeydash.org and click the Volunteer Ops tab to register.

West Houston Girls Softball Association Registration

West Houston Girls Softball Association invites you to come join the fun! Registration is now OPEN for our Spring 2013 season. Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and exciting way. No experience necessary! Girls, ages 5-17, are eligible to play! Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed online, in-person or by mail (visit our website for forms and dates): www.eteamz.com/whgsa. If you have questions, please feel free to email Kim Jowers at westhoustongsa@ yahoo.com

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Bear Creek United Methodist Church

Celebrates our 11th season of UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading Registration has begun and ends December 8, 2012. Evaluations are December 1, 2012 from 2 PM to 6 PM and December 8, 2012 from 9 AM to 12 noon. Practices begin January 2, 2013 with the first game on January 19, 2013. Last game will be March 9, 2013 and Awards Night is March 10, 2012. Costs are Basketball $75 and Cheerleading $80. For more information, visit bearcreekumc.org or call Larry Tyree at 281-463-2330 ext.119 or larryt@ bearcreekumc.org (email).

CONGRATS TO NEW BLACK BELTS & TIGER CUB GRADS!

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Katy (formerly Katy TaeKwonDo Academy) is pleased to announce its newest class of black belt students reaching new milestones and Tiger Cub graduates from the October belt rank exam. Congratulations to these students who have earned their First Degree Level 1 “Probationary” Black Belt: Matthew Armstrong, Edward Benim, Morgan Grindal, Nathan Hatfield, Franco Iannini, Sydney Kim, Ellis McKay, Lewis McKay, Jose Mejia, Ruben Mejia, Shelley Schenk and Peyton Wingfield. Congratulations to these students who have earned their First Degree Level 2 “Decided” Black Belt: Armando Ibarra, Daisy Lin, John Linton, Mateo Mosquera, Mat Parker, Pearce Ram, Nathaniel Shorb, Philip Tanev and Taha Tyebjee. Congratulations to the following students for earning their Second Degree Black Belts: Justen Dorrance, Tanaya Pampattiwar, Bernardo Vilchis and Bruno Vilchis. Reaching a significant black belt milestone is Tiger-Rock staff instructor, Travis Atchley. Mr. Atchley tested for Fourth Degree Black Belt at the Fall

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Congratulations to the following students who graduated from the Tiger Cubs program into the Junior program: Ruben Perez, Keegan Pollard, William Schmidt and Audriana Schrock.

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

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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 Valkyries HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE

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

Women’s Basketball League

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

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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 Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net or Kathy Smith 815-715-3892.

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Church News & Events Katy Christian Women’s Connection

Please join us for a prayer coffee and fellowship from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. On Thursday, December 6, 2012 at our new location The Life Center at  The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch Church , 22765 Westheimer Pkwy. , Katy, Texas 77450  (Westheimer Pkwy. @ Peek Rd.) Bring a friend and don’t forget to bring your Bible.   (plan to arrive 30-minutes before the prayer coffee begins for breakfast and fellowship  - the prayer coffee will begin promptly at 10 am!  In the same area of the church is Kosmos™, a not-for-profit coffee shop  that donates all the profits to humanitarian organizations  both locally and globally.) For more information about our prayer connections, directions or to RSVP,  please call 281-232-8338. Find us online at www.KatyCWC.org Or follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KatyCWC

Family of Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Youth-Led, Family-Fed Worship Service

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is inviting all people to our Youth-Led, Family-Fed Worship Service on Sunday, December 9th, 5:30 pm, at Salyards Middle School, 21757 Fairfield Place Drive. Go to www.thefamilyoffaith.org for more information.

Katy Aglow

Aglow International is a global, trans-denominational Christian organization. More than 200,000 Aglow members meet together each month through local fellowships. The local Katy Lighthouse is a safe haven for those seeking salvation, healing, deliverance and restoration. A place where God’s love abounds; a place where lives are refreshed and transformed by His love, as we grow closer to Jesus and serve one another. At the monthly gatherings, there is time to meet and visit with friends, enjoy corporate worship and prayer and hear from a guest speaker. Many of the ladies share lunch afterwards. You are most cordially invited to attend the Katy Aglow group. You will be glad you did. Meeting: December 11, 2012 Speaker: Joan Murray Time: 9:30 AM - Arrive/Visit 10:00 AM - Meeting begins Place: Fellowship Hall at Church on the Rock, 433 S. Barker Cypress, Houston, TX 77094. (Dir: 1-10 Exit Barker Cypress Rd., go south 3 blocks to corner of Barker Cypress @ Kingsland Blvd.) Contact: www.katyaglow.com for guest speaker and group information www.aglow.org for information about Aglow International

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5211 Tyler Park 4710 Derbywood Glen 10502 Lindabury Hollow 4814 Hollowvine 6122 Summerfield Glade 3211 Eagles Knoll 3411 Alden Manor 3103 Diamond Hollow 9718 Summit Bend 4811 Sundance Hollow 10510 Red Cedar Hollow 1967 Indiana 6438 Clear Bend 11318 Overland Trail 291 S Blue Meadow 5315 Everhart Manor 5722 Spring River 27815 Pinpoint Crossing 6518 Misty Retreat 2911 Town Gate 3422 Antelope Creek 5811 Grand Creek 13710 Pertshire 3910 Rivermoss 4103 Sage Brush

3514 S. Lake Village 25402 Estes Lake 6003 Lakebluff 26822 Longleaf Valley 28011 Michener Falls 9423 Hawks Harbor 25303 Hall Meadow 6111 Summerfield Glade 25807 Pepper Bend 10402 Lindabury Hollow 4219 Cassidy Park 1721 French Village 27642 Maverick Run 2719 Texas Laurel 1407 Queens Bay 11422 Overland Trail 28910 Hollycrest 17210 Windy Pines 20802 Katie Marie 6006 Silver Thistle 5603 Timber Bay 3914 Bianca Springs 6415 South Saddle Creek 9810 Springfield Ridge 26714 Bellwood Pines

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The Katy Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) prayer coffee

The Katy Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) hosted a prayer coffee on October 11th at their new Prayer Coffee location, The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch Church in Katy. The ladies enjoyed the fellowship, sharing and prayers of the women in attendance. Jennifer Phillips Lawrence shared her testimony of how the Lord has work through her life, with abundant blessings for her family, it was very inspiring and she touched everyone’s hearts. This group meets monthly for prayer coffees, a few times a year for luncheons and also offers Bible studies. Go to their website at www.KatyCWC.org for more information.

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Each September, the Piecemakers quilting group from Living Word Lutheran Church takes a break from making quilts for Lutheran World Relief to make quilts for the children at The Krause Center in Katy. This year, they presented Tawana Goodwin with twenty quilts. Each child receives a quilt when they arrive at the Center and takes the treasured quilt with them when they leave.   During the rest of the year, the Piecemakers make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. These mission quilts go out into the world to provide people in need with the warmth and comfort of a quilt. LWR’s goal in 2013 is to provide 500,000 quilts for people in refugee camps or in areas hit by a natural disaster.   The Piecemakers meet twice a month to tie quilts. The public is welcome; if you can tie a knot they need you! For more information, call the church office at 281-392-2300.

Senior Church Groups Kingsland Baptist Church Weekly Events for Adult 55+

Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Senior Aerobics offered at Kingsland Baptist Church Please join our Adult 55+ exercise class at 11:00 - 11:45 AM each Thursday morning in the gym at Kingsland Baptist Church. Peggy Skaggs is our trained and certified instructor and the class is open to all levels. For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.

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

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church BINGO

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

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The Seven Lakes High School PTSA presents the Spartan Showcase of Holiday Homes!  Tour a variety of stately homes beautifully decorated for the holidays on Thursday, November 29th and Friday, November 30th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. You can tickets at Cobblestone Cottage, 23701 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 281693-4085 and Seven Lakes High School, 9251 S. Fry Road. visit the SLHS PTA Website - www.sevenlakesptsa.com or call 281237-2800. For more information or questions, contact Michelle Hebert at michelle@entouch.net; Cynthia Rodriquez at crod1@comcast.net or Ashley Vann at ashleyvann@earthlink.net

Taylor High School Holiday Home Tour

Be inspired for your holiday decorating by attending the annual Taylor High School Holiday Home Tour. Tour dates are November 29th from 5 pm til 9 pm and November 30th from 10 am til 2 pm and again, from 5 pm til 9 pm. This year the tour will feature five lovely area homes and will also include a market place with 16 vendors for you to browse and shop! Tickets will be available for purchase at Taylor High School, as well as Katy Flower Market, 20829 Kingsland Blvd. Suite B and at Hauerland’s, 1648 Mason Rd. Tickets will also be available at the individual tour homes. The cost is $10 and all proceeds benefit Project Graduation 2013.

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‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!”

Presented by: LIVING WORD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Theatre Arts Ministry Saturday, December 1st at 7 pm Sunday, December 2nd at 10:45 am There is no admission charge. 16607 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77084 281-500-8913 www.lwnaz.org

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Worship services at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM 10000 Spring Green Blvd., Katy www.trinity-katy.org

Dec 2nd - First Sunday of Advent - Lord’s Supper Dec 9th - Second Sunday of Advent - “The Present is the Future,” Children’s Musical Dec 16th - Third Sunday of Advent - “Songs of the Season,” Congregational Christmas music Dec 23rd - Fourth Sunday of Advent - “Joseph’s Story,” Dramatic Monologue Dec 24th - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 6:00 PM

9th ANNUAL CRHS COUGAR STAR HOLIDAY PARADE OF HOMES

A traditional holiday event under the ‘Stars’ of Katy that promises to be brighter than ever before! Mark your calendars for the evening of Dec. 6th and 7th to visit six Katy area homes that are each unique and smartly decorated from fun to elegantly traditional. Step into a home with a Tuscan theme allowing both traditional and whimsical decorations promising to warm your heart and a home

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Please Save the Date for: Friday, December 7th The Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction features: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Sapphires, Theater and benefits our Fine Arts Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone! Dinner and auction are from 5:30-7:15 pm in the SLHS Commons with a full concert following at 7:30 PM in the SLHS PAC.

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Current ChristIan Church Journey To BethlehEM When: December 7th - 9th Times: Friday 6:45-9:00 pm Saturday 5:45-9:00 pm Sunday 5:45-8:30 pm

Come join us for this live re-enactment of the journey that was taken in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus, complete with live nativity! This is a FREE event for all ages. Current Christian Church is located at: 26600 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 77494. Questions? Call us at 281-395-4722.

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Saturday, December 8th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Family Life Assembly of God 1012 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450 Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information contact us at flagwomen@familylifeassembly.org or call 281-392-0637.

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Living Word Lutheran Church invites the Katy community to its presentation of “A Night of Rejoicing” on Sunday, December 9th at 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am in the church sanctuary. The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir, Bell Choir, Choristers and a chamber orchestra. “A Night of Rejoicing” features both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces. Following each service, there will be an instrument petting zoo for children to get a close-up look at the musical instruments.

Christmas Eve Worship Services

Living Word Lutheran Church would like to invite the community to join them on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ. A Christmas Eve Contemporary Worship service featuring the praise band 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. 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.

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St Peter’s UMC Christmas is Coming! What is Christmas without Handel’s Messiah?

To many people, Christmas is just not Christmas without singing or hearing Handel’s Messiah. The Chancel Choir of St Peter’s United Methodist Church will present our annual ‘Messiah Sing-along’ with full orchestra in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 9th, at 7:00 pm. The church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 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. We hope this will be a Christmas gift to our community that we can continue giving for years to come. Please mark your calendar. If you have any questions please email us at dgalasso@stpkaty.org or musicasst@stpkaty.org or contact Rae Ann Beck at 281-492-8031, ext. 329.

Katy Christian Women’s Connection Christmas Luncheon

Mark your calendars, our next luncheon will be Thursday, December 13, 2012 , 11:00 am-1 pm.   The Club at Falcon Point , 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy, TX 77494  - $16 inclusive per person  . Our Speaker and musical guest will be  music teacher and concert pianist , Sherry Woodruff . She will be delighting us with her Christmas Program   Mark your calendars… You don’t want to miss it!!   Please bring a Christmas ornament (under $5) and be a part of a festive ornament exchange! For reservations call 281232-8338 or email KatyCWC@gmail.com  by 5 pm, Monday, September 17th.   Husbands are invited and are welcome to attend! Please go to www. facebook.com/KatyCWC to visit our Facebook page.

The EmPowerment Center “Just for Kids”Toy Drive

The EmPowerment Center is sponsoring our Annual “Just for Kids” Toy Drive, thru December 14, 2012. Then join us for a Ho! Ho! Ho! Toy giveaway weekend beginning Saturday, December 15th at 10 am, Santa & Friends host “Snacks & Toys” and Sunday, December 16th at 9 am, it’s Santa & Friends host a Holiday Production and Toys, both days on the campus of The EmPowerment Center, 20910 Park Row Blvd, Katy, Texas 77449. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, visit us online at www. beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-3535 to support or receive.

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First Christian Church of Katy 6th Annual “Living Nativity”

Join First Christian Church of Katy for the 6th Annual “Living Nativity” on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 PM. There will be 3 live representations of the Nativity scene lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Refreshments will also be provided in the fellowship hall throughout the evening. First Christian Church is located at 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, Texas 77449. For more details, call the church office at 281-492-2693 or visit our website: www.fcckaty.com

New Creation Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is scheduled!

New Creation Lutheran Church will hold a worship service with music and carols for those who may be travelling over the holidays. If you would like to share some special time with your family before you get on the road or are busy on Christmas Eve, please join us at 4 pm Sunday, December 23rd for a candlelight service at the Irene Stern Community Center in Fulshear. Traditional holiday treats will follow. Come out and meet your neighbors. Pastor Dale: 832-492-5136.

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Bear Creek Baptist Church Christmas Eve services

We will be holding three Christmas Eve services: 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm on December 24, 2012. Please come and join us at one of these times. Bear Creek Baptist Church is located at 5901 N. Fry Road near West Little York. For more information, call 281-859-9900.

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Our bowling event in January is a fundraising event for Texas Tech students, through Texas Tech Parent Association - Greater West Houston Chapter. Our bowling event will be held at Copperfield Bowl on Sunday, January 6th from 3-5 pm. Cost per person is $20 and includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Open to Texas Tech parents and students. RSVP is required. Visit www.texastechparents.org/group/GWH for more information.

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Epiphany of the Lord Frostyfest Craft Show

To help raise funds for a local charitable organization, join Frostyfest on Sat., Dec. 1st. Come and shop at our wonderful Craft Fair filled with booths with beautiful handmade items from local crafters. Bake sale, silent auctions all day and food court. Located at 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy (South of I-10 off of Highland Knolls between Fry Road and Westgreen Blvd.). Wonderful Christmas shopping!!!

Keep Kids Connected, a local non-profit organization that gives Netbook computers to kids with cancer or other serious illnesses, collects and recycles aluminum beverage cans the second Saturday of each month at the Tradition Bank, Pin Oak branch from 9 am-12 pm. Please stop by each month to donate your cans. The proceeds from the recycling are used to purchase computers. visit www.keepkidsconnected.org for more information on the organization.

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The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston (PHC) Gingerbread Jog

Houston Family Arts Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Memories and Traditions

The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston (PHC) is excited to announce the First Annual Gingerbread Jog event to be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012. This 5 K fun run and family 1 Mile walk/run will begin and end at the Villagio Town Center in Katy (22756 Westheimer Parkway) with a start of 8 AM. All profits from this fundraiser will benefit the PHC operations. REGISTER TODAY at thedriven.net

The Houston Family Arts Center announces its 8th subscription season, an exciting line-up of plays and musicals all of which reflect the theme of “memories and traditions.” The season includes a timeless American classic, a stunning Tennessee Williams drama, three Tony Award-winning Best Musicals, the “revival” version of a musical with characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz and two hilarious comedies.

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Season subscriptions are available for $92-$144 and offer incredible savings, exclusive benefits and personalized customer service. Subscribers save as much as 30% off single-ticket prices. HFAC subscriber perks include the opportunity to pick the best seats before they go on sale to the general public, an opening night reception, and recognition in every Playbill. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374. Houston Family Arts Center 2012-2013 Main Stage Season You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Jan. 25 - Feb. 10, 2013 on the Garza Main Stage) Annie (March 1-17, 2013 at the Berry Center) Leaving Iowa (April 5-21, 2013 on the Garza Main Stage) Over the River and Through the Woods (June 7-23, 2013 on the Garzas Main Stage) Fiddler on the Roof (July 12-28, 2013 at the Berry Center)

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company 2012-2013 Season

Kimberly Akimbo, By David Lindsay-Abaire, Directed by Ron Jones, Through December 15, 2012, STUDIO 101 (1824 Spring Street, Houston 77007). Kimberly Akimbo is a play written in 2000 by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. Its title character is a lonely teenage girl suffering from a disease a lot like progeria, that causes her to age 4 and a half times as fast as normal. Thus, Kimberly is trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman. She meets another misfit (a teenage boy) and the two form an attachment to one another that borders on attraction. The situation is not helped by Kimberly’s rapidly deteriorating health. Soon Kimberly’s family gets mixed up in some crazy money schemes and the family gets emotionally destroyed.

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• Dec. 1-2, 2012 Photos with Santa Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Cypress Fairbanks Subcommittee noon - 4 PM Time: Location: Traders Village 7979 N. Eldridge Pkwy Houston, Texas 77041 Contact: Tom Fitzgerald, 713-562-3363 • Dec. 8-9, 2012 Photos with Santa Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Cypress Fairbanks Subcommittee Time: noon - 4 PM Location: Traders Village 7979 N. Eldridge Pkwy Houston, Texas 77041 Contact: Tom Fitzgerald, 713-562-3363 Tamale Sale • Dec. 8, 2012 Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Alief/Southwest Subcommittee Time: 10 AM - 12:30 PM Location: SYSCO 1390 Enclave Houston, Texas 77077 Contact: Lisa Bolt, 281-451-4183 • Through Dec. 9, 2012 Holiday Wreath Pre–Sale Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Fort Bend/Stafford Subcommittee Delivery: wreaths will be delivered between 2 and 7 PM on Dec. 10, 2012 Contact: Lois Gremminger, 281-723-3718 • Dec. 15-16, 2012 Photos with Santa Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Cypress Fairbanks Subcommittee Time: noon - 4 PM

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NATURE PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

Enjoy the outdoors with your child (age 2 1/2 to 5) at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include: December 4th: Animal Homes December 11th: Christmas in the Woods The cost is $5 per child (or buy a 5-session card for $20) and the child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the sanctuary through the marked gate. The program will be held in the outdoor classroom. Call 713-464-4900 or go to www.houstonaudubon.org for more information.

Libraries & Parks 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. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677. LIBRARY CLOSINGS: Veterans’ Day - November 12th Thanksgiving - November 22nd - 25th • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘While I Was Gone’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, December 20th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. Sharing Your Digital Pictures: Tuesday, December 4th - 10:00 AM MS Word 2007 Survival Basics: Tuesday, December 11th - 10:00 AM MS Excel 2007 Survival Basics: Thursday, December 13th - 10:00 AM

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. Library closed December 25th.

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• Toddler Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. No programs on December 26th and 27th. • Story Time: Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 2:00 pm each Tuesday. Library closed December 25th. • Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 7:00 pm - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. No programs on December 27th. • Kinder Korner: a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. No programs on December 26th. • The After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies, stories and more for school-aged children entering first through fifth grades. • The Tween Café, which begins at 4:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, is designed for youth in the 6th – 8th grade.

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These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27 (Check or money order only & No Refunds). Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. This class is Monday, January 7, 2013 at 12 PM-4:30 PM. Registration will begin Monday, December 3, 2012 for Harris County Residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits, Tuesday December 4, 2012 for those who reside outside Harris County or the City Limits of Katy.

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CARDIO CLASSES - This classes combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Mondays: Cardio Muscle Ball - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Tuesdays: Zumba - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (must call Tuesday starting at 7 AM for reservations) Fridays: Cardio Muscle Interval - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturdays: Zumba – 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (must call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations) CARDIO-MUSCLE CONDITIONING - This class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. YOGA – This class exercises every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and healing. Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration, stress reduction. Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. KARATE - The American Society of Karate has classes for ages 6 years and up. For more information call Ian Ekblad-Frank at 832-722-8819 or theninjastar2@yahoo.com (email). Must register for each session. Tuesdays, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM -Junior class 6-12 years and Tuesdays, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM- Senior class 13 & up FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your own on the fitness equipment. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full size towel and wear tennis shoes. Various times available daily. The machines are closed during class times.

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WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM & 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:05 - 10:05 AM & 6:00 - 7:00 PM. ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. MUST HAVE A RELEASE FORM SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN. DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout. A flotation device is advised. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. Recreational Swim (call to reserve a spot) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 am 12:00 pm. Thursday, 4:15 pm - 5:45 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. Lap Swim/Water Walk - Various times daily. American Red Cross Swim Lessons – Ages 6 months – Adults. Call or come in to get schedule for lessons. Cost is $50.

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

Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use 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 281-492-2679. More information about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.

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

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Volunteers Needed IN KATY We Believe In The Power Of Second Chances

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

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 281578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.

SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers

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

volunteers needed at AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related

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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.

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 Ozzie Ausborn, Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, for opportunities and details, at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450. We have partnered with Disney and the Helping Hands Network, please inquire to learn how you could qualify for tickets to Disney! For more information, 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.

Houston Children’s Charity

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

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. 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

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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.

SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

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.

An Art Volunteer Opportunity at Houston Aphasia Recovery Center

Stephanie Schmadeke, Director of the Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), a not for profit facility which helps people recover from brain injury, is looking for volunteers to teach painting or drawing lessons to their clients. Their location is 6260 Westpark (in the West Loop/SW Freeway area). This would be perfect for someone who has time and a calling to help people or for students who are looking for community service and teaching experience. Even if you are new to art, you would have something to offer. Just give them what you know. That will be more than enough. (Paint mixing, pallets, brush choices, hand positions, perspective, shading, blending, etc.) All would be a great help to someone recovering from Aphasia. The times/days/number of students are all flexible. For more information, contact Stephanie Schmadeke, 713-628-9973 or to learn more about Aphasia, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia.

Katy Christian Ministries needs volunteers

Katy Christian Ministries Resale Stores has an URGENT need for volunteers to help with receiving/sorting donations and various other activities. Schedule flexible Monday-Saturday. Please call Michelle Johns at 281-391-5261 or email michelle.johns@ktcm.org or visit www.ktcm.org for more info.

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Community of Life Volunteers in Partnership at Kissito Cane Island

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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

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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. 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.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED at BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON

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 713918-9320 for more information.

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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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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.

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The Solana is in need of Katy Texas great Volunteers. We need Volunteers to spend time with residents, deliver mail, go on outings, help with activity programs, shop with them and for them. We have great opportunities for

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STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.

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volunteers to meet new people, make friends and touch lives. If you would like to volunteer your time, please Contact Vicky Ashbrook 281-395-9600 or email at vashbrook@thesolana.com . The Solana is located at 24001 Cinco Village Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494.

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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. • DEPRESSION Bipolar support alliance - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. • The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. • Katy/West Houston/Sugar Land Tourette Syndrome Support Group - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. • Harris county WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130. • ECI Project TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd. org.

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• Different Strokes - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • The Arc of Katy - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info. • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets at West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood. For times, please see our website at www.foodaddicts.org or call 281-392-8914. • West Houston Medical Center - offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups and free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/ Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657. • DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237. • Home Encouragement - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www. homeencouragement.org. • Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net. • Katy ADHD parent group - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-3926064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. • Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church - located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers groups for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www. whatisgrace.org/care.html. • st. peter’s united Methodist church support groups – We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ ministry/merimnao for more information. • Christ Clinic - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church weekly Support Groups - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www. holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. • CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH - Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a free ongoing meeting, open to the public. For more info., go to www.crosspt.org/classes or call 281-3986464. • 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.

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Parenting Groups • LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime Meetings 1st Wed. of month, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7:00-8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281829-6833, Maria 832-606-9932 (Spanish). La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS Club of Katy - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. You can also contact Jamie Ensminger, Membership VP: 832-493-1507. • MOMS @ Second - West Campus - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-4653408 x 1007. • Bear Creek Baptist MOPS – Meets the second and forth Friday of each month at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per meeting for childcare and MOPS dues. For more info, contact Kristi Brock at Kristig8@hotmail.com or 281-858-4202. • Katy Moms In PRAYER International group - For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. • Mothers’ Share Group - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org. • Mocha Moms - a Stay-At-Home Support group for women of color. For more info, contact Hesma at 281-762-0262 or www.mochamomswesthouston. org. • iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy. • REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. • All Moms of Katy - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • WORKING Moms of Katy - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. • Katy Moms In PRAYER International group - For info., please contact Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit the Moms In Prayer website at www.MomsInPrayer.org. • KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at The Church of Holy Apostles located at 1225 West Grand Parkway S. For more info., please email membership@ kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. • Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Support group (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. • Katy Association of Child Care Professionals - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. • PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners. org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www. pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. • FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. • Breath Of Life Children’s Center Clinic - We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. • MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • West Houston Medical Center - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.

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Community & Commerce Groups • KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated.net or check our Face Book page or our website www.katyrepublicans.com. • West Fort Bend County Republican Women – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. • Katy Area Democrats - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-6470986, 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. • The Rotary Club of Katy Sunrise (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, for breakfast at The Club at Falcon Point, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com. • The Rotary Club of Katy - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com. • WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. • Katy Toastmasters - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/ • Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-6287. For more info. on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org. • Easy Risers Toastmasters - meets every Tuesday morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more info., contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com. • West Houston’s (CBMC) Christian Businessmen Committee - meet at various times and places. For more info call Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343 or visit www.houston.cbmc.com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm. • American Business Women’s Assoc. Katy Charter Chapter - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. Networking begins at 6:00 pm, dinner and meeting at 6:30 pm. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com. • W. Houston Chapter, Intern’l Assoc. of Admin. Professionals (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Huston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline. champness@bp.com). • ABWA west houston network - meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. • Business Network International - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www. katybni.com. • (BNI) Business Network International - Cinco Ranch meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 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, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http:// inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy.

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Traeger Pellet Grill/Smoker (BBQ055) for sale (with two bags of wood pellets). Used 3 times, $150. Call Don at 281-578-5888. 57x81 Toshiba TV with two side cabinets, $500. Call 713-298-9537. 40-piece Noritake dinner set for sale, collectors item, $300, negotiable. Serious inquiries only. 281-391-6424. Wedgewood China, 12 5-piece settings, plus serving pieces, $895. 281-3953664. 6 piece corner office desk/hutch set, wood is light oak in color. Very nice! Call/text 832-544-4795. Curio cabinet, solid wood, dark stain, upper glass doors, good condition, $150. 281-463-8655. Free Pool Table, used condition. Email mdent1024@gmail.com to pick up. Tejas Smoker #1628: Great condition, garage kept, wood storage rack, stainless steel front shelf, $525. 713-823-2983, after 5 PM.

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Le Cache Wine Cabinet model 5200 Provincial Cherry. Capacity of 620 bottles. Sell for $2,700. Contact 713-705-0184. Bakers Rack - great condition, 4 drawers, six bottle wine rack. $125 OBO. Call after 6:00, 281-213-3999. Christmas ornaments, many themed, mostly Hallmark - will show by appointment. Scrapbook papers and stickers. 281-703-0926. Mary Engelbreit Collectibles: dishes, books, pictures, etc. 281-347-4428. Custom white, faux wood blinds for sale. 3 - 40Wx70L, 1 sink window 34Wx40L. $40 each or best offer. Call 281-463-1175. Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, lat-pull pully system & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled. 281-881-6405. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

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2005 Nissan Altima 3.5L SE. Silver with black leather, 93K miles, Bose Sound with six disc CD. Excellent condition, $7,500. Call 281-687-1022 for more details.

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2009 Saturn Vue XE - 4 Door, white, FWD, 2.4 liter, 2 wheel drive, 45K miles, clean car fax. One owner, excellent condition, $14,950. Call 281-463-1175.

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2003 Infiniti Q45 for sale. Premium model. Black with tan leather. Loaded will all the options, navigation, back up camera, heated and cooled seats, rear shades on all back seat windows. Too many options to list! Great condition, all services, never wrecked, 149,000 miles, trade in value $6,400. Private party $9,000. Make us an offer! 205-317-5757, Stacey.

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Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281455-5543.

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1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle, eggshell on white in color, black leather saddle bags, $3,000. 281-726-4305 Pat.

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Wanted: To buy old U. S. coins, pre-1964, private collector. 713-894-8490. Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.

HELP WANTED - CARE

Live in caregiver for elderly, ambulatory female. Must be mature female, nonsmoker with valid drivers license, transportation and good driving record. Duties include companionship, personal care, light cleaning and cooking. Must be able to live in Monday through Saturday. Please have references. 281-550-7577. Quadriplegic lady needs caregiver, will require lifting, will be trained, evenings and some weekends. 713-466-7890. Caregiver: Evenings, nights, weekends. Assist residents with their activities of daily living and personal care. Excellent communication, nurturing heart and interpersonal skills required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas. com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGKMTLKP.

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Sales persons wanted to sell replacement windows and window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281392-5353. Insurance CSR wanted PT/FT. Outgoing, people person, detail oriented need only apply. Prefer those that already have license, but will train/license the right person. Email Resume: gregwhite@allstate.com. Would you be pleased to earn $1,000 commission on a $1,295 sale and sell a product with a $15,000 value. Work from home. Be your own boss. Huge Demand. F/T & P/T. Not MLM. Contact Cynthia at 866-919-4439. Earn $50 to $75 dollars an hour promoting and selling women’s designer fashion jewelry. Work part-time and earn full-time pay with flexible hours. Earn trips, car allowance, free jewelry, plus money. Training provided, must have car and computer. Paid weekly. No experience is needed, but previous direct sales are rewarded. Must be 18 years or older. Contact Amber, amberfolk@att.net or 713-505-4250. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number. Enjoy Golf and the outdoors? Hole in One Challenge, a national par 3 company, is seeking sales representatives to promote a par 3 contest on local golf courses. A portion of all sales will help support programs offered to young people through The First Tee. Work a 5 hour shift - approximately 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weekends with occasional weekdays). $10 per hour plus commission after reaching minimum sales goal. Daily pay. Positions are available immediately. Must be able to pass drug test. Please contact Larry Wilkerson 281-345-1517. Visit www.holeinonechallenge.com Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc. (MRE, Inc.) is always in search of highly motivated Real Estate Agents who’s core values that are aligned with that of the Broker’s. You are not expected to have the exact know-how when you start. But open minded and willing to learn from a TREC-MCE Instructor with over 28 years experience on leasing and working with property management with single family homes & condos. MRE, Inc. will guide you on the proper forms to use. Broker will provide a one-on-one support to any Real Estate Agent willing and wanting to learn more. MRE, Inc. will assist you to better serve your clients/customers/investors with sales, leases and property management. MRE, Inc. has been recognized and involved with Katy ISD, Community Education for more than 23 years at Taylor High School in Katy. MRE, Inc. offers incentive packages along with additional Real Estate knowledge. For more information and to get started on your new career today; please contact the Broker, “Tisha” Matticks, at mre@ mantarayenterprises.com .

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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. 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 281-4019828 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.

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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.

Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052. 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. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.

PETS

12-year-old sweet, affectionate, people friendly, male cat needs good loving home. He is a Tabby, large Maine Coon mix. Call Mary for any questions or pictures. 832-758-8436.

PETS FOR SALE

Cavalier King Charles Adorable Puppies for sale. Please call Karen at 281743-3500.

BOARDERS/ROOMMATES

Room for rent in family home, Katy - Fry Road at Morton, all bills paid, nonsmoker, $375. Call 713-822-8615 - individual.

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Registration Information • League ages at Registration 4 - 16 years as of April 2013 • Tball 4-5 yrs. • Coach Pitch 6 yrs. • Machine Pitch 7-8 yrs. • Minors 9-10 yrs. • Majors 11-12 yrs. • Juniors 13-14 yrs. • Seniors 15-16 yrs.

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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 $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

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Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing to publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published along with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but we cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please specify which area you would your Novena to appear in. - Krenek Printing.

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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude – SD, LM, CF, NRB, IK

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1331 Pin Oak Road Katy, TX 77494

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5701 4th Street Katy, TX 77493

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TRASH / MUD Royal Disposal 713-526-1536 Waste Corporation of America (WCA) 281-368-8397 Republic Waste 713-726-7300 Best Trash, LLC 281-313-2378 ST Water & Sewer (Cinco MUD’S) 281-579-4500 Cornerstone MUD 713-405-1750 SI Environmental 832-490-1500 Willowfork Drainage Dist. 713-703-8605 www.WillowForkDrainageDistrict.com

LIBRARIES Maude Marks Cinco Ranch Katy Branch

281-492-8592 281-395-1311 281-391-3509

COMMUNITY The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch Katy Chamber of Commerce City of Katy Katy Christian Ministries Community Prayer Line

281-395-4653 281-391-5289 281-391-4800 281-391-5261 281-723-7729

UTILITIES / POST OFFICE Center Point Energy 713-659-2111 Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552 Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 Street Light Outages 713-207-2222 or visit www.ceneterpointenergy.com/outage Grande Communications 866-314-4880 Consolidated Comm. (Phone) 281-753-1793 Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 Katy Post Office 281-829-5062 Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000 Fort Bend Motor Vehicle Registration 281-238-1490 Fort Bend Driver’s License Info 866-357-3639 Harris County Driver’s License Info 281-391-4874 Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512 Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191 Poison control 800-764-7661

SCHOOLS KISD Administration KISD Transportation Dept. Bus Schedules Creech Elementary Exley Elementary Fielder Elementary Griffin Elementary Kilpatrick Elementary Rylander Elementary Williams Elementary Beck Junior High Beckendorff Junior High Cinco Ranch Junior High McMeans Junior High Wood Creek Junior High Seven Lakes High School Cinco Ranch High School

281-396-6000 281-396-7560 281-396-2700 281-237-8850 281-237-8400 281-237-6450 281-237-8700 281-237-7600 281-237-8300 281-237-7200 281-237-3300 281-237-8800 281-237-7300 281-237-8000 281-234-0800 281-237-2800 281-237-7000

HEALTH DEPARTMENT Ft. Bend Ct. Health Dept. Harris Ct. Health Dept.

MEDICAL Memorial Hermann Katy Christus St. Catherine

281-644-7000 281-599-5700

281-342-6414 713-526-1841

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