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MOVEMBER VS. NO SHAVE NOVEMBER (2 CONCEPTS, 1 GREAT CAUSE)

It’s November which can only mean one thing, No Shave November, Noshember or Movember. Whatever you call it, it’s the month to raise awareness for men’s health. According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men in their lifetime could be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The society reported, “There are 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer in a year in the United States.” Despite popular belief this isn’t just a hipster holiday for men to prove how “manly” they are by the size of their beard. At the root of this movement is awareness, solidarity, and promotion of a healthy life style. People often confuse the two, Movember and No Shave November with each other. In reality these are two separate things for one great platform: Prostate & Testicular Cancer Awareness and research. No Shave November: This facial hair growing contest has participants not shaving at all for the month. Unlike Movember, No Shave November does not raise funds for testicular and prostate cancer research and allows participants to grow facial hair other than mustaches. The goal of No Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free. As for No Shave November rules, men grow an entire beard and at the end of the November, they shave a unique mustache. With the money men and women usually spend on shaving and grooming, participants are encouraged to instead donate those funds to research organizations and groups that educate others about cancer prevention, saving lives, and aiding those fighting the battle. Movember: Movember started in Melbourne, Australia in 2004 where a group of 30 men organized an event and grew moustaches for 30 days in order to raise awareness for prostate cancer and depression in men. Later, they became known as the Movember Foundation charity. Since that time, Movember has raised over $299 million in global funds. In the US, Movember national partners include major partners Gillette and TOMS in addition to several supporting and promotional partners. Collectively, Movember partners support the global movement by generating awareness about men’s health, promoting the campaign and creating remarkable experiences for participants. What are the Movember Rules? Number one, shave clean on November 1st, you must start with a clean shaved face. Second, for the entire month of November, each “Mo Bro” must grow and groom a moustache. Third rule of Movember, you can’t let your mustache join with your sideburns, that’s considered a beard. Fourth, which goes along with the third rule, no joining the handlebars to your chin, that’s considered a goatee. And the last rule and most important rule in No Shave November, each man participating must conduct himself like a true gentleman. No matter which way you choose to lend your support to the cause, schedule a check up with your doctor and let your facial hair grow free! Source: http://www.assurancecp.com/movember-vs-no-shave-november-2-concepts-1-great-cause/

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• The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving in the fall of 1621. • The drink that the Puritans brought with them in the Mayflower was the beer. • The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land. • The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days. • President George Washington issued the first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation in the year 1789 and again in 1795. • The state of New York officially made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817. • Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor with a magazine, started a Thanksgiving campaign in 1827 and it was result of her efforts that in 1863 Thanksgiving was observed as a day for national thanksgiving and prayer. • Abraham Lincoln issued a ‘Thanksgiving Proclamation’ on third October 1863 and officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving. Whereas earlier the presidents used to make an annual proclamation to specify the day when Thanksgiving was to be held. • President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored Thursday before last of November as Thanksgiving Day in the year 1939. He did so to make the Christmas shopping season longer and thus stimulate the economy of the state. • Congress passed an official proclamation in 1941 and declared that now onwards Thanksgiving will be observed as a legal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November every year. • Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. But it was Thomas Jefferson who opposed him. It is believed that Franklin then named the male turkey as ‘tom’ to spite Jefferson. • The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920’s. • Californians are the largest consumers of turkey in the United States. • When the Pilgrims arrived in North America, the clothing of the Native Americans was made of animal skins (mainly deer skin). • On December 11, 1620 the first Pilgrims (or Puritans, as they were initially known) landed at Plymouth Rock. • By the fall of 1621 only half of the pilgrims, who had sailed on the Mayflower, survived. The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to give a thanksgiving feast.

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• Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as nights get cooler and humidity and rain continue. Discolored circles will appear in low areas almost overnight. Apply a fungicide recommended for brown patch according to label directions. Avoid walking through brown-patched turf. It spreads easily from the bottom of your shoes. If brown patch appears in the same lawn areas every year, add an inch or two of sandy topsoil to eliminate those low spots. • Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote root growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover blades now and mow on a schedule that cuts no more than one-third of the grass blade away. • As chrysanthemums and other perennials finish blooming, cut flowering stalks to the ground to permit all strength to be used in making root growth. • Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now. Keep up spraying program and water deeply. • Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects and disease organisms. Thin out and transfer volunteer seedlings. Beds made now will benefit by weathering before being planted. If soil is heavy, dig six inches deep, leave rough, cover with gymsum and strawy manure, water and allow to mellow. • Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back in winter. Cut banana stalks back to six feet, wrap with newspaper and burlap. • Continue mulching for winter. Build up a thick top mulch to protect roots from freezing and winter drying. Don’t throw away those pine tree needles; they make great acidic mulch for azaleas, gardenias and next Spring’s impatiens. • Place pansies in beds after weather has cooled. Use a little blood meat mixed in soil under each plant. • Now is the best time to plant trees and shrubs.

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KATY ISD PROMISE TO READ

We recognize that not everyone has unlimited time to volunteer. But we are thankful that, every year, hundreds of people have time to read to our children. Promise to Read brings Katy’s business community into elementary schools each November, allowing adults to share their love of reading and allowing children to indulge their love of being read to. From Alcott to Zalbern, wockets in pockets to monsters in closets, guest readers sit down in little chairs in front of little faces and the room is transformed. Promise to Read is a tradition in Katy with many of our readers having participated since the program’s inception in 1997. Some bring their own books from home others let the librarian or teacher choose one for them. But in either case, everyone agrees it’s the best 30 minutes they’ll spend all week. For more information, contact Heather Sanders at 281-396-2645.

KATY ISD FOOD FOR FAMILIES

November 1st - December 11th - In 2014, our Katy ISD community raised over $25,000 helping 502 students and their families in our district. This wonderful initiative, held each December, allows the community of Katy to bring a little joy into the homes of some of our students and their families. Principals identify students for the program, and Partners in Education collects community and corporate donations. Grocery gift cards in the amount of $50, along with a note of support from the Katy ISD community, are then delivered to each student by a campus staff member. If interested in making a contribution, make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families. Any contribution amount is accepted. Mail or deliver check/cash to Katy ISD Partners in Education, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520, Katy, Texas 77494. For more information, contact Tammy Stringer at tammyrstringer@ katyisd.org or 281-396-2645.

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We’re proud to point out that Katy ISD has the largest Junior Achievement program in the world. So by the time our kids start their senior year in high school they’re completely familiar with JA, beginning in kindergarten when they learned about visiting a farm and planting a garden. Junior Achievement is a great venue for volunteering because it allows folks to build a relationship with students in a classroom. Volunteers attend training hosted by one of our on-site JA staff and are given a satchel full of materials pertinent to the class they’re teaching. And whether the lesson is about opening a donut shop or investing in the stock market, students all learn about work-readiness, entrepreneurship and how to dream big in the business world. Although numerous Katy ISD Junior Achievement classes are taught by parents, we have an impressive cadre of businesses who step up to do their part, with some companies “adopting” an entire school’s program. Whether you’re interested in teaching JA in a day at the junior high level or teaching five one-hour classes at an elementary school, it’s the perfect way to have some face time with a classroom full of kids. For more information, contact Necole Gibson at 281-396-2439.

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Jacob will be a senior at Seven Lakes High School in the fall and plans to attend college to pursue a career in medicine.

KEYS is offered at every Katy ISD campus, each of which has a staff liaison who oversees the school’s program. All mentors must make a one school year commitment to a student and complete an application and background check. For more information, contact Martha Brown at 281-396-2468.

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 Jack M. Jones at 281-5585722.

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BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING 2015-16

Bear Creek Baptist Church is offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-8th Grade. Early registration cost is $80 for Basketball and for Cheerleading until November 2nd. The cost after November 2nd is $90. This year the cost does include the basketball shorts or the cheer mock turtleneck for Cheer. They will have one hour of practices a week and on Saturdays, they will have a game for one hour beginning in January. Every practice and game takes place on our Campus. They will learn great new skills from encouraging coaches. Registration begins October 1st online. Each child needs to attend one evaluation session. Our first Evaluations will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, November 2nd, 3rd & 5th, between 6 and 7:30 PM and on Saturday, November 7th between 9:30 AM-12 Noon. We will kick off the season with a Skills Clinic on Saturday, December 5th and

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WINTER YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for youth NFL Flag Football and Basketball. Teen Volleyball and Basketball registration also in progress. Registration deadline is December 6th ($10 late fee added after November 29th). SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available. YMCA CHILD CARE 2015-16: Need a fun, safe place for your child to go after school hours? Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific school offerings and prices.

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness, mental stamina and teamwork skills through organized track and field competition. Visit our website for more information: www.trackhouston.com. Practice sites: Cypress Ridge High School 7900 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston, Texas Katy Jr. High School 5350 Franz Road Katy, Texas

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)

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NETBALL CLUBS

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Katy Swifts is now in its second season. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica. com for general information about netball in America.

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY

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

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

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE

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

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

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

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6TH ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK”

Saturday, December 12, 2015, 10 AM - 2 PM Held at 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@flag.church or call 281-392-0637.

FIRST ANNUAL WOMEN’S QUARTER MARATHON EVENT

January 9, 2016 The 2016 Women’s Quarter Marathon is a women’s-only race to empower women and young girls through fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The route will start at Central Green Park, run through Cinco Ranch and back to Central Green Park where the post-race party will take place. The distance is a quarter of a marathon, which is 6.55 miles. The Mini-Quarter Marathon is 1.25 miles and is designed for girls under the age of 13 who also want to join the movement. Registration opened September 15, 2015 for this new Houston running event.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015, 9 AM - 5 PM Morton Ranch High School 21000 Morton Rd., Katy, 77449 Benefits Project Prom 2016 Interested in being a vendor? Please email candyandthree@gmail.com.

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Saturday, November 14th is our 26th annual Heartwarming at Holy Covenant UMC, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy from 9 AM to 4 PM. We will have our famous Tea Room with homemade goodies, our Sandwich Shoppe, silent auction baskets and over 68 vendors selling their wares. All our proceeds go to benefit local missions. Visit www.holycov.org or call 281-579-1200, ext 329 for more information.

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Tuesday November 17th, 7 PM-9 PM Cinco Ranch Ladies Club invites you to our Annual Craft and Vendor Fair at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Free to the Public. Giveaways courtesy of Trader Joe’s. Complimentary Snacks and Cash Bar. Gift Drawings donated by local businesses. Shop local crafters and vendors. Visit www. CincoRanchLadiesClub.org or contact Annie Gerhardt, to donate a gift for the drawings. Cinco Ranch Ladies Club also invites you to join us on Friday, December 4th for our Annual Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction Beneﬁting The Fort Bend Women’s Center at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Contact joannetortorete@gmail.com to contribute a donation to the silent auction or to purchase your tickets. Visit www.CincoRanchLadiesClub.org.

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We are looking for vendors of handcrafted products to join us on Saturday, November 21, 2015 for our annual Pilgrim Festival. The festival runs from 10 AM - 4 PM. We have inside and outside spaces available. Inside spaces are limited and jewelry vendors are limited too - so get your requests/ applications in early. We are located at 10840 Beinhorn Rd., Houston, 77024 in the Memorial Vilages area. For more information or booth application, contact Sue Earl at jearl8925@sbcglobal.net.

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Saturday, November 21st, 9 AM - 3 PM All vendors interested in renting a 10x10 space can contact the church at 713467-3325 before November 9th. Proceeds from booth rentals will be donated to the Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center (www.lillianbearddeafcenter. org). Located at 9920 Long Point Road, Houston, TX 77055.

21ST ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR

The 21st Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on December 5, 2015, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top Texan vendors selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be sold by the Knights of Columbus all day, starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies Club will be having a bake sale and quilt rafﬂe. There will also be a Silent Auction run by the Craft Club. For more information, contact Brenda Cason at 371-781-0094 or www. epiphanycatholic.org.

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Start your holiday season off with the Magic of the Nutcracker. Delight in a delectable tea party with an assortment of confectionery treats and sandwiches while meeting your favorite Nutcracker characters. Enjoy a special reading and performances from The Nutcracker Suite. Character photo opportunities and autographs. Find that special gift at our Mini Nutcracker Market from local Katy vendors. We look forward to sharing with you and your family this year. Holiday Season Memory will be Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Palacio Maria on Highland Knolls from 2-5 PM, rain or shine. The Nutcracker Sweet Tea Party brings the community and families together as a prelude to the performance of The Nutcracker presented by Intempo Dance on December 19th at Seven Lakes High School Performing Art Center. Come enjoy this magical holiday tradition. For tickets and more details, please visit www.intempodance.com or email us at intempodance@ gmail.com or call us at 281-394-2773.

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Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th Proceeds from the Christmas Home Tour help Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in this community. Through its two programs, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), the agency touches the lives of more than 400 young victims each month. A Fort Bend holiday tradition, the Tour offers guests the opportunity to view beautifully decorated homes in Fort Bend County while helping to raise much needed funds to support CAFB’s programs serving abused and neglected children. Tour hours are 10 AM until 4 PM on December 11th and 12th with a candlelight tour on December 11th from 6 PM until 9 PM. For updates on home locations and ticket sales, go to www.cafb.org/Events/Home-Tour.

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The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include: November 3rd & 4th: Gardening for Kids November 10th & 11th: Terrific Trees November 17th &18th: American Indians November 24th & 25th: No Class-Thanksgiving Holiday December 1st & 2nd: Animal Homes December 8th & 9th: Life in a Log December 15th &16th: Christmas in the Woods (Last meeting for the year; Class resumes Jan 12) SATURDAYS IN NATURE This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children. Upcoming programs include November: Bats of Houston(Make a Clothespin Bat). December program on Invasive Species requires registration.

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The Voice of Democracy essay is a National Competition created in 1947 to allow high school students in grades 9-12 to voice their opinion on their responsibility to our nation. The theme for 2015 is: “My Vision for America.” Students from public, private and parochial high schools and home schooled students, in the U.S. and in American high schools overseas may enter. The oral presentation must be not less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes in length, spoken in English and recorded on the media specified on the application form, with no background noise or enhancements. The essay cannot contain the student’s name, city, state, grade level or refer to their nationality. Entries must be received no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2015. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX, 77410-0002. The winning VFW Post #8905 entry will then compete for the VFW District 4 Scholarship and that winner competes for the VFW Department of Texas Scholarship. The State winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. February 27- March 2, 2016 to compete for a $30,000 VFW National scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/ technical school.

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

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Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight.

Libraries FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.)

8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-633-4675 Hours: Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib. tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281633-4675 or by visiting the library.

Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.

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• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, November 16th, 12 noon, Meeting Room. The book to be discussed is Orphan Train, written by Christina Baker Kline. • FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, November 23rd, 6:30 PM, Meeting Room. The book to be discussed is The Dog Stars, written by Peter Heller. • AN EXTRAORDINARY FOOD: HONEY - Monday, November 9th, 6 PM, Meeting Room. Learn how bees make honey, how different factors in the bees’ environment affect their honey, the benefits of honey and its many varieties and uses. She will also talk about the unique benefits of honey made from bees in other parts of the world, such as manuka honey from New Zealand. • FOLDED-BOOK ART: MAKE A CHRISTMAS TREE - Monday, November 16th, 6 PM, Meeting Room. Learn how to take an old book and make a standing Christmas tree. No cutting, gluing or special equipment is needed for this simple craft project. The project is a fun way to re-use old books and give them a new purpose. The resulting piece of art can be a great gift for someone who loves to read. Materials for the class will be supplied. Reservations are required. • MUSIC TO INSPIRE YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT - Monday, November 30th, 6 PM, Meeting Room. String Theory String Orchestra, an all-string ensemble of violins, violas, cellos and a bass violin, will perform seasonal music from pops to classical. This performance is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. • Story Time - Wednesdays, at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story Time will NOT take place on November 11th, the library will be closed for the holiday. • After-School Breaks - 2nd Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies, stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. The program on November 12th will be “Pumpkin-Scented Clay Creations & Button-Making Fun.” For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.

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BOB LUTTS FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY RECEIVES DONATION FROM MCCANN FOUNDATION

Michele McCann recently presented a check for $5,000, on behalf of the Michael T. McCann Foundation, to Susan Browning, Branch Manager of Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. The donation is part of the Michael T. McCann Foundation’s philanthropic efforts to support the Fulshear community. It will be used by the library to help fund the Youth Services department’s family programs, cultural events and materials not included in the regular budget. Michele McCann is the daughter of Carole McCann and the late Michael McCann, longtime supporters of the Fulshear community. Michele continues the family’s community involvement by volunteering at the library every Tuesday morning. Proceeds from the Michael T. McCann Foundation’s annual memorial bike ride are used to support the enrichment and beautification of the Fulshear community.

Volunteer Opportunities CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR 24TH ANNUAL CASA CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR

Proceeds from the Christmas Home Tour help Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in this community. Through its two programs, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), the agency touches the lives of more than 400 young victims each month. Tour hours are 10 AM until 4 PM on December 11th and 12th with a candlelight tour on December 11th from 6 PM until 9 PM. Sponsors and volunteers are needed to support the Home Tour. If you would like to participate, please contact Lisa Moore at 281-344-5108 or lmoore@cafb.org. For updates on home locations and ticket sales, go to www.cafb.org/Events/Home-Tour/.

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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 Heather Rojas, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.

HOUSTON AREA PROJECT LINUS

Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use the following items you might be discarding: • Fabri-cotton, cotton blends, flannel and fleece • Yarn • Crochet thread • Narrow ribbon

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

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

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-proﬁt organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-4688972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.

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

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS

The only time our clients say they feel free is when they’re riding a horse in a brisk walk around the arena or driving a carriage through the wooded pastures or feel the nudge of a horse’s muzzle at their shoulder saying, “I’m glad to see you, my friend.” Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend at Sienna Stables, call 281-431-1741.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call

the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www. autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER

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

VOLUNTEER KATY

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.

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1260 Pin Oak Road Suite 208 Katy, Texas 77494 KCCortho.com StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince them that we care, we want them back and we want to help them get off the streets.

ADOPT A US SOLDIER

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United States.

Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our website at www. spanish-meadows.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.

COMMUNITY OF LIFE VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP AT KISSITO CANE ISLAND

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

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

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Here are just a few ways you can volunteer: • Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight. • Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants. • Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden. • Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent. • Do you love a party? Help with monthly events is always needed. • Got a friendly pooch? Ask how pet visits can boost a patients’ day. • Are you crafty? Help out with our arts and craft activities. • History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there.

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KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

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

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HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING

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

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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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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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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE

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

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

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Whether you’re interested in buying or selling, you deserve a team that puts your interests first... We’ll be there for you! We’ll listen and take the time to find out what’s important to you and your family. When you contact us, we’ll develop a marketing strategy that helps you achieve the results YOU want ... a better bottom line with the least inconvenience to you and your family.

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

LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

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• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. • THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. • KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 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. • DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info. • FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays at 1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information call 832222-2208 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. • 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 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. We offer biblically based support groups. Please call 281-646-1903 for further details or 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 - offers several support and growth recovery groups. 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.

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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 AM-12 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7 -8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-8296833, Ariel 281-731-7313. La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. • MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 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 us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 281-859-9900. • KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia Jones, 281-3005000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. • KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more information visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com. • THE FELLOWSHIP MOPS - MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so register now! For more info and registration directions visit: www.thefellowship.org/ministry/mops. You can also contact us directly at MOPS@ thefellowship.org. • CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany Of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. For more info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com. • 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.

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• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty. org/mothers-of-young-children. • 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 AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. 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 non-proﬁt organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. • MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222CARE. • WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065. • HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook.

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We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Window/Door Sales (Houston/Katy): We are looking for motivated, honest individuals with an aggressive sales mentality. Full time or part time needed. Must have sales experience in window and door projects. We are looking for additional sales help to accommodate our growth. Very lucrative possibilities. We offer Milgard, Vista, Simonton and many other brands. Interested parties please email your resume and/or qualifications to replacementwindowsofkaty@gmail.com. This is a commission 1099 position. Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-2562239.

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Sandestin Florida/ Hilton Resort in the Baytowne wharf Village. 3 bedroom/2 bath house on the golf course. Five minutes from the beautiful Emerald Beaches. Great fall rates!!! Check us out on VRBO/569589. Please call Helene at 770-891-1468 for more information. Timeshare: Rent a fully furnished beautiful one bedroom apartment timeshare with ﬁve stars at Westgate Resorts (Towers) for a full week in Orlando, FL (or any other Westgate Resort locations). Check Westgate Locations at www. westgateresorts.com. Please call/text Mahendra at 832-455- 5344. $795/ best offer for week. Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, $500/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in rental pool. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222. Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-463-4717.

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Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, ﬁtness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. 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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