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Stay up-to-date with Falcon Ranch news and information! The Falcon Ranch community website is www.falconranchhoa.com Check this site for up-to-date community information and to easily communicate with the property management company.

Newsletter Deadlines Residents are invited to contribute to this local newsletter. Articles should be submitted to Ken Braden (kenbraden@ymail.com) no later than the 20th of the month BEFORE the newsletter is printed, which is the month before distribution. Please make note of these deadline dates: November 20 - January newsletter December 20th - February newsletter January 20th - March newsletter th

Customer Care is Available for Homeowners Do you have a question you need answered or a comment you would like to make regarding our community? If so, please contact the Principal Management Group Customer Care Center at 713-3297171 or customercare@pmghouston.com (email). The Customer Care Center will direct inquiries to the proper authorities and every effort will be made to respond to homeowners as quickly as possible.

Communicating with PMG If your mailing address changes, please notify PMG via the Customer Care Line immediately. All correspondence from the property management company is sent to the resident’s mailing address on file. The mailing address does not change unless residents contact PMG to update their records. This is especially important to have updated before annual assessments are mailed in November.

Recycle Yard Waste Residents of Falcon Ranch could benefit the community, as well as their own lawns and pocketbooks, with one simple change in lawn maintenance. If you or your lawn service currently bag grass clippings, simply leaving the clippings to work down into the lawn will make a huge difference in the amount of waste our community puts into the landfill each year. It will also help conserve water, because the clippings will work to maintain moisture in the soil. Both of these benefits will save money in the long-run. Moreover, it is estimated that lawns that are naturally fertilized with grass clippings require 25% less fertilizer - resulting in even more savings to you! Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital nutrients and organic matter to the lawn, thus improving the health of the lawn. It isn’t necessary to use a mulching mower; just mow one inch when grass reaches four inches tall. The clippings won’t be noticed and will break down within a week.

HoA BOARD MeetingS The dates and location for the HOA Board meetings are still to be determined at the time of this writing. Regular meetings should still begin at 6:30 PM and residents are welcome to observe. If you would like to address the Board, please call the PMG Customer Care Line at 713-329-7100 to be placed on the agenda. The Board - which is made up of solely Falcon Ranch homeowners - wants to hear resident concerns, but due to time constraints, open-session discussions must be limited. If you plan to attend, please call the Customer Care Line or check the website (www.falconranchhoa. com) to confirm meeting location or for more details.

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You may have noticed the constables patrolling our neighborhoods, working to keep our community safer for everyone. The appearance of constables has raised a question of what to do if you witness suspicious activity. If you see something happening that is an emergency, please call 911. If you see suspicious activities that are not emergencies, call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665.

Be a Good Neighbor

Please help keep our roads safe by not parking on the streets in our neighborhoods. Some of our roads are very busy throughout the day and evening, yet they are difficult to drive when cars parked on the road reduce them to one-lane streets. In the case of emergencies, fire trucks and ambulances need to be able to maneuver through the neighborhood quickly. Residents can help by parking in garages and driveways.

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Many new homeowners like to improve on the new home they purchase by adding a swimming pool, storage shed or other modification. If you want to make an exterior change to your home, please fill out the application in this newsletter and send it to the address on the application. The Association has a committee that reviews these applications; the committee has 30 days to respond. If you have questions, please contact the Customer Care Line at 713-329-7100.

BULLETIN FROM THE BOARD

If you missed our annual meeting in September, you missed out on the food and beverages provided by Kroger, the $50 gift cards provided by a few of our vendors and most importantly, you missed out on meeting your fellow residents, as well as important information provided by your board and guests from the county. We had one of the largest voting turnouts in ten years! Hopefully, we’ll see you next year.

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With the holidays upon us, we typically celebrate family and friends as well as giving thanks for our blessings. We should also celebrate and be thankful for our community. We live in a friendly, attractive neighborhood with folks who are willing to help out in times of need. We’re continuing to ask for your help to volunteer for one of our community committees. We need volunteers for the Architectural Control Committee, Community Improvement, Landscape, Security and Social committees. If interested, please send an email to board@falconranchhoa.com or contact Cindy Nghiem of Principle Management Group at 713-329-7160. From the HOA board, we wish you all blessings of health, happiness and success this holiday season.

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Do your duty as a pet owner! When you take your dog for a walk around the community or to the park, please be courteous to the surrounding neighbors and pick up behind your pet and keep unwanted dog waste from becoming a threat and a nuisance to the safety and enjoyment for all members of the community.

Streetlights Out? Contact CenterPoint Energy for repair of streetlights that are not working at: 713-207-2222 by phone 713-207-9760 by fax www.centerpointenergy.com/outage/ by internet Remember to obtain the 6-digit pole number along with the closest physical address to the street light that is not working. This will cut down on the time for CenterPoint to locate and repair the pole.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Christmas Shopping on a TIGHT Budget Tired of ringing in the New Year with last year’s Christmas bills? Make this the year that you switch to a debt-free Christmas. Here’s how: • Set Your Budget. Before you buy anything, you need to figure out what you can afford to spend. • Start Saving Now. Open up a savings account and contribute to it regularly. • Downsize Your List. Whittle yours down to the people who matter most. Then, send Christmas cards to everyone else. • Raise Extra Funds. Find ways to cover your Christmas expenses as they arise, so you won’t have to play catch up later. • Start Shopping Early. Start your Christmas shopping before the holiday decorations even go up. • Look for Freebies. Keep an eye out for gift-worthy freebies and you’ll start spotting free gifts everywhere. • Shop Second-Hand. You can find great gifts (including many new items) at a fraction of what you’d pay anywhere else. • Make Some of Your Gifts. Use your downtime to make gifts for the people on your list. It’s cost-effective and fun. • Undo Your Slip-Ups. Rework your budget; return items; work some overtime. Courtesy of About.com

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Stay Slim & Trim for the Holidays! Temptation galore awaits us each holiday season. How can you stay slim and trim and avoid gaining weight this Thanksgiving and Christmas? Check out these tips: • Understand the temptations. There are more candies, cookies, cakes and creamy foods over the holidays because when a full stomach means a warm body. Reach for fresh fruits and vegetables. • Have a healthy breakfast. Cakes are so tasty with morning coffee and tea. Why not eat whole wheat bread with SmartBalance butter or even a whole wheat waffle with freshly sliced banana? • Up your fiber intake. Eat plenty of whole grains, nuts, oatmeal and green leafy veggies. Your body may be lacking fiber and as a result, you reach for those tempting foods. • Stay hydrated. Many times we’re actually thirsty instead of hungry. Aim for at least 64 ounces of water, not juices, each day. • EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE. Yes, it is cold outside. Yes, you’re unmotivated. NO, don’t stay home. Get out of that house and IN to a gym.

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Winter has a tendency to sneak up on all of us. But where you can simply dig the winter coat out of the closet when the first cold snap rolls through, preparing your car for winter takes a little more foresight. Is your car winter ready? Here are some tips: • Check fluids. Check your coolant to make sure you have enough, as you’ll be left without heat if you don’t. Keep extra coolant in your trunk in case of emergency. Check your brake fluid, oil and transmission fluid are also at the proper levels. • Wash and wax your car at a professional car wash. A thorough wash can remove harmful compounds that may cause damage when mixed with sand and road salt. Experts from the International Carwash Association also recommend a coat of wax for an extra layer of protection from the elements. • Check your tires. Cold air can cause your tires to lose pressure, so be sure to check again once the temperature drops - the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle can be found on the inside of your driver’s side door. Cracking, presence of wear bars and shallow treads are all indicators that you may need to replace your tires. • Check your wipers. Checking your wiper blades for wear and replacing them if needed can prevent huge visibility headaches once snow and sleet arrive.

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• Test your battery. The next time you have the car in for an oil change, ask the mechanic to test your battery to make sure it can provide enough starting power once the temperature plummets. • Brakes. While you have your car in, ask for a brake inspection as well, as you’ll need them to be in good working order when driving on slick roads. • Winter emergency kit. In addition to stocking your car with a scraper and brush, it’s a good idea to include a few provisions in case you get stranded in snowy and cold conditions. Pack extra blankets, hats and gloves, snacks like granola bars, drinking water and a first-aid kit. Keeping a collapsible shovel in your trunk is also a good idea in case you get stuck.

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The EmPowerment Center is sponsoring our Annual “Just for Kids” Toy Drive, November 25, 2012 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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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please completely fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number (one only), year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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• Turquoise and Zircon are the birthstones? Characteristic is Wealth? Flowers are Holly, Narcissus and Poinsettia? • Scientists achieved the first controlled atomic chain reaction, in Chicago on December 2, 1942. • First human heart transplant performed by Christiaan Barnard, South African surgeon on December 3, 1967. • Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic society, founded at the College of William and Mary on December 5, 1776. • Columbus discovered Hispaniola on December 6, 1492. • Japanese forces attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in World War II on December 7, 1941. • John Lennon shot and killed in New York City on December 8, 1980. • The Territory of Wyoming authorized women to vote and hold office on December 10, 1869. • George Washington died at Mt. Vernon on December 14, 1799. • Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer, reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911. • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, ratified on December 15, 1791. • Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. • Orville Wright made first heavier-than-air flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. on December 17, 1903. • Amendment 13 to the U.S. Constitution, ending slavery, proclaimed on December 18, 1865. • The United States took over Louisiana on December 20, 1803. • The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 21, 1620. • U.S. Federal Reserve System established on December 23, 1913. • Some important people in history born in December: Martin Van Buren, Walt Disney, Eli Whitney, William Lloyd Garrison, Emily Dickinson, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jane Austen, Margaret Mead, Jean Baptiste Racine, Joseph Stalin, Giacomo Puccini, “Kit” Carson, Isaac Newton, Clara Barton, Louis Pasteur, Woodrow Wilson, Andrew Johnson, Rudyard Kipling and Henri Matisse. • The following were admitted as part of the Union: Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana, Alabama, Iowa and Texas.

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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. 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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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). For more information about the concert, contact Ben Rolens, general manager of facilities at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, at 281-3962562. Go to www.merrellcenter.org to get your tickets online.

KATY ISD FOOD FOR FAMILIES CAMPAIGN 2012 CELEBRATION OF LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO’S 70 TH 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. 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. “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.”

To Our Partners and Friends, Katy ISD Partners in Education invites you to join in holiday support for Katy ISD students and their families. 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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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 specifically designed and decorated right out of Pennsylvania Dutch with a twist of Texas. Hear the CRHS Bravo Choir (Thurs.) delight everyone in a season with song. Tickets are $12 and available from your favorite Cougar Star or at the following retailers: Beau Kisses, Hauerlands, YaYa Club and Curtain Call.

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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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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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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

3 rd ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK” 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.

Living Word Lutheran Church

“A Night of Rejoicing” 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.

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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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ary 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 281-232-8338 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.

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First Christian Church of Katy

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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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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.

Keep Kids Connected - Recycle your Aluminum Beverage Cans for a Good Cause! 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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• Dec. 1-2, 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 • 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 • Dec. 8, 2012 Tamale Sale 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 Location: Traders Village 7979 N. Eldridge Pkwy Houston, Texas 77041 Contact: Tom Fitzgerald, 713-562-3363 Visit http://rodeohouston.com/events/events.aspx for a full listing of all upcoming Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo events. For questions about the events above, please feel free to contact the individuals listed for each event.

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S P O RT S Katy YMCA • WINTER YMCA Youth Sports Leagues: Youth NFL Flag Football (grades 1st - 7th), Basketball (PreK-7th) or Cheerleading (grades K6th). 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.

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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

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.

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Reaching a significant black belt milestone is Tiger-Rock staff instructor, Travis Atchley. Mr. Atchley tested for Fourth Degree Black Belt at the Fall National Championships in Spring, TX in September. The judges’ decision to advance Mr. Atchley to Fourth Degree was announced at the October academy testing. 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).

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

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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

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

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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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Living Word Lutheran Church MAKES QUILTS FOR KRAUSE CENTER 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.

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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.

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.

EPIPHANY BINGO 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.

Fort Bend County Fort Bend Master Gardeners For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events. Saturday, December 1, 2012: Saturday with the Master Gardeners - Visit our 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. It’s a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 AM.

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West Fort Bend County Republican Women Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol. com for information on our group.

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

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

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leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.

Fort Bend County “Leash Law” Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law. As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’ Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals. 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’s 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.

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room B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. • 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. • 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 832888-9265 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.

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• Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets bimonthly on the second Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net. • Katy ADHD parent group - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. • 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 281492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao for more information. • Christ Clinic - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church weekly Support Groups - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. • CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH - Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a free ongoing meeting, open to the public. For more info., go to www. crosspt.org/classes or call 281-398-6464. • 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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• 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 281-647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@ hotmail.com. • Katy Mommy Patriots - moms meeting to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Meets twice a month. For more info., call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854. rotary clubs: • The Rotary Club of Katy Sunrise (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, for breakfast at The Club at Falcon Point, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www. katysunriserotary.com.

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• The Rotary Club of Katy - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com. • WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. toastmasters: • Katy Toastmasters - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http:// katy.freetoasthost.org/ • 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. business/networking: • West Houston’s (CBMC) Christian Businessmen Committee - meet at various times and places. For more info call Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343 or visit www.houston.cbmc. com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm. • American Business Women’s Assoc. Katy Charter Chapter - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. Networking begins at 6:00 pm, dinner and meeting at 6:30 pm. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com. • W. Houston Chapter, Intern’l Assoc. of Admin. Professionals (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Huston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/ CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). • ABWA west houston network - meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. • Business Network International - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com. • (BNI) Business Network International - Cinco Ranch - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. • Parkway Business Partners chapter of BNI meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. • InHouston-Katy PremIer Professional Business Networking - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:008:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@ freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@ newellcheatheam.com or http://inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy. • BIZPACK - “Connecting People in Business and Life” Networking And Breakfast $5: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 AM at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@ gmail.com. • THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. • West Katy Netweavers - meets at Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center in Fulshear every first and third Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of attendance is $1. For questions, tajanamesic@greengrovegroup. com or visit www.meetup.com/West-Katy-Netweavers/

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• Katy Bar Association - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Nick Nicholas at nnicholas@jw.com or 713-7524443 for more info. neighbors/welcome: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at members homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281-395-1730. • Welcome Wagon Club of Katy - please call Sharon at 281-392-1658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com. misc community groups: • The green Trails Ladies Club - For more info., call Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177. • The Greater Katy Exchange Club - meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For info., www.KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-392-3034 or Kyle Simmons 281-4977180 or www.KatyExchangeClub.com. RSVP is required. • The Katy Singles (over 35+) Meetup Group - a social club with free membership. Events are held in the Katy area. To learn more visit http://singles.meetup.com/1676. • Texas Coastal Cattlewomen (TCCW) - meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston area. For more info., contact Sue Dinges at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987. • KATY ROCKS - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ Group has a variety of events each month. For more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks. • BP Partners - Local organization for the spouses and partners of BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info., contact Phyllis Crouch at phylliscrouch@comcast.net or www.bppartnershouston.com. • KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS - meets at 11:30 AM, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Merrell Center in Katy. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com. • Commute Solutions - programs like STAR Vanpool, Flexible Work Schedules, transit information and NuRide visit www.commutesolutionshouston.org or call 832-681-2589.

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• Nottingham Country Garden Club of Katy - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016. • american sewing guild in katy - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org. • The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists - meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. • WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. • KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. • The Bluebonnet Stencilers of Texas - meets 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road west). For more info. concerning meetings, call 281-370-2005. • KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD – Last Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10. • The Houston Pond Society – Meets first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more info., please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org.

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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 trackof 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 imediately! 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.

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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. by Sergeant Mitchell Hutter

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 1313-13; 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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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. 281-395-3664. 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.

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Tejas Smoker #1628: Great condition, garage kept, wood storage rack, stainless steel front shelf, $525. 713-823-2983, after 5 PM. 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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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.

HELP WANTED Sales persons wanted to sell replacement windows and window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. 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.

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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 713505-4250. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number.

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.

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 281-758-4282. 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 .

December 2012

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Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/ yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.

Classified Ads 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 281-743-3500.

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

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December 2012

HELPFUL NUMBERS HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION PRINICIPAL MANAGEMENT GROUP/HOUSTON 11000 Corporate centre dr., suite 150, houston, tx. 77041 713-329-7100 www.pmghouston.com Community manager:cindy nghiem 713-329-7100 Fax: 713-456-2528 c.nghiem@pmghouston.com • All exterior improvements and/or additions require the HOA’s approval prior to the start of the work. The HOA has 30 days to review any application for home improvement. • Contact the HOA for questions, requests and/or concerns on deed restrictions, pool/tennis court, exterior improvement (such as landscaping, fencing, etc.) garbage collection, architectural review and any other related information. • Garage sales prohibited unless express written permission has been granted by the HOA. Please give 30 days notice to the HOA. POLICE/FIRE Emergency 911 Fort Bend County Sheriff non-emergency 281-342-6116 281-341-4665 Katy Volunteer Fire Dept. 281-391-2300 Alarms only Schools www.katyisd.org KISD Administration KISD Transportation Rylander Elementary Cinco Ranch Jr. High Cinco Ranch High School

281-396-6000 281-396-7560 281-237-8300 281-237-7300 281-237-7000

Libraries Ft. Bend Co. Cinco Ranch George Memorial Mamie George Maude Marks

281-395-1311 281-342-4455 281-491-8086 281-492-8592

NU-LOOK PAINTING & REMODELING “It’s not just a job, it’s your home!”

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Community YMCA 281-392-5055 VFW 281-391-4872 Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411 William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411 Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411 Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100 Utilities/Post Office 713-659-2111 Centerpoint Gas Reliant energy 713-207-7777 Power Outage 713-207-2222 Municipal District Services, LLC 281-290-6507 24-hour emergencies 281-290-6503 Consolidated Communications 1-866-989-2255 TRASH PICKUP*/Recycling 281-313-2378 Best Trash • Pick-up Days Tues.-Fri. Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1-800/222-1222 Medical Memorial Hermann katy Hospital MH/Katy Rehabilitation Christus St. Catherine

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Oh Magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalms 34:3

December 2012

Falcon Ranch

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Family & Cosmetic Dentistry $100 OFF Regular Fee

In-Office Bleaching

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• Serving Katy Since 1976 • Offering Orthodontics & Invisalign Clear Braces • Cerec - Single Visit Crowns & Onlays • Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers • Offering a Relaxed Atmosphere with a Lake View • Open Late on Mondays • Financing Available • Under Armour Performance Mouthwear Authorized Supplier

281-392-9251

Dr. Hamon & Dr. DeBuyl

24022 Cinco Village Center Dr. Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494

www.CincoRanchDentist.com (Next to Cinco Ranch Library)

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