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MERRY CHRISTMAS! What’s New FOR DECEMBER CONTACT PCMI AT 281-870-0585 FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER! Grand Lakes Christmas Party on Dec. 17th! And lots of great tips and hints for: beating the holiday blues, eating smart over the holidays and EAT THIS NOT THAT! MITI is off to a great start! Much more in your December newsletter!

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter submissions are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: February 2012 - due 12/20 March 2012 - due 1/20

ATTENTION!! NEW DATE FOR THE GRAND LAKES

CHRISTMAS PARTY: December 17th! 2011 Grand Lakes Christmas Party will be December 17th from 2 PM-4 PM by the Frog Pool. Meet Santa and sit with him on his sleigh! Take a sleigh ride driven by festive horses. Come ride the Snow Slides on a blanket of fresh snow and eat, drink and be merry with your neighbors! Our professional face painters will put your kids in the holiday mood, or chuckle after a drawing from our Caricaturist. Delicious Christmas favorite food and drinks will be catered, and Christmas music by our DJ and Snow! Snow! Snow! Snow! If you are interested in Volunteering or know a business that would like to sponsor part of the event, please contact Bonnie (bduhart0325@gmail. com) or Carole Fox at 281-693-1183 (carolejeanfox@yahoo.com).

Grand Lakes News CONTACT PCMI AT 281-870-0585 TO GET YOUR NEWSLETTER. The time has come for us to soon say farewell to 2010. And personally speaking, what a year it has been for friends, family and myself. So much was gained and for some of us - much more was lost. But we must reflect upon our life experiences these past 365 days and find something positive to take with us into 2011. One thing remains certain - the power of prayer truly performs miracles. When I reached my lowest this year, the one true thing that helped my situation was prayer. I’m not the religious type and over-preacher about God’s teachings, but the power of prayer is amazing. And when others lift their hands, bow their heads and press their hands together for the higher power above us, He does listen. We may not be given what we desire, but we’re guided. This holiday season, remember those who’ve helped guide you and count them in your prayers and blessings each day. There are those who abandoned

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you and do pray for them as well that they learn the path of selflessness. I wish you a very Merry Christmas. May all the joys of this holiday season be yours! Share your thoughts with me at: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com.

KEEP YOUR Pets on Leashes It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all Grand Lakes 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 Grand Lakes, 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.

Healthy Holiday Eating Who says you’ll gain weight during the holidays? Only YOU. You can avoid the extra pounds tempting you to overeat this holiday season with one simple tool: will power. Do check out these tips as you maintain - or even lose - weight these next few weeks: Eat before you go to a party. This is one of the best tricks to avoid overeating at gatherings. Add fiber rich foods (ex. 100% whole wheat) to whatever you eat so you’ll feel full. Plus, eating fruit will help curb that sweet tooth. Get up and move! Saying you’re too busy is not an explanation - it’s an excuse. You can exercise inside and outside the home - hit the gym, walking/running, tennis, bootcamp, yoga, jump rope, biking, anything. Most cable/dish networks even offer a fitness channel. Get moving. No excuses!

Pre-cut your foods. Pre-cut your foods to turn 1 piece into 2, 3 or more pieces. Your plate looks fuller meaning you have enough food and won’t crave seconds. One tortilla chip can be broken into 4 or more pieces to avoid eating too many and dipping too much. Keep a food journal. Write down everything, starting NOW, that you eat. Review your entries daily and see what needs to be added and taken out of your diet. Don’t bring it home. Tempted by chips? Cookies? Pumpkin pie? Don’t buy it when at the market. Even better - avoid those aisles when shopping for food.

Beat the Holiday Blues Check out these few tips on how to beat the holiday blues and be happy! • Be realistic. Some people experience not enough family, fun, and friendship so be kind to yourself. • Create your own traditions. As families change and grow, traditions change, too. As long as you do the traditions with a joyful heart, the celebrations you create will become your family’s cherished rituals. • Help others. It is the best antidote to self-pity and seasonal sadness. Find someone who is struggling more than you are, lend them a helping hand and remember the real meaning of the holidays. • Seek sacred space. Visit a place of worship. Simply sitting in a sacred space can remind you of the true meaning of the holidays. • Take care of your body. Eat well, drink plenty of water, exercise and get plenty of rest. The littlest bit of movement will lift your spirits and reducing the amount of junk food, sugar and alcohol you consume will reduce your blues.

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• Be financially responsible. Overspending during the holidays will not only increase your stress now, but will also leave you feeling anxious as you struggle to pay the bills. Buck the holiday system of excessive gift-giving and practice simplicity, creativity and basic human kindness. • Grieve. If a friend or family member has recently died, honor their memory. Create an altar with pictures of those you love; light candles every night for someone you have lost; play sacred music and allow yourself to cry, remember, heal. • Forgive. Forgive all sorts of people this holiday season. Read the stories of who have used forgiveness to move mountains. If they can do it, so can we. • Love... everything. Love it all. From the corny Christmas music to the house guests who won’t leave. Love even the hard times; even the cranky and crooked people of the world; even yourself, with all of your imperfections.

• Out of sight is out of mouth. Hide away indulgent puddings, cream and other temptations in the salad drawer, so they don’t beckon every time you open the fridge door. • Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, which improves mood and reduces anxiety. Eat just 3 a day. • If you’re used to working out, have a vigorous session the day before a feast and you’ll burn extra calories more efficiently. • Cinnamon balances blood sugar and reduces ill effects of sweet foods. Stir a little into tea or coffee. • Watch portion sizes like a hawk. Forego the extra spoonful, the second mince pie, never pile food high. Enjoy everything, say no to nothing - but do it all in moderation. • At the supermarket, avoid huge ‘bargain’ packs of special nuts, biscuits etc. Buy smaller sizes and cut the temptation. • Serve two vegetables with each meal (try not to smother them in cream sauce) and put salad greens in every sandwich.

Eat THIS, not THAT for the Holidays! ‘Tis the season of over-indulgence in rich, delicious and unhealthy food. But panic not. You can still enjoy all the goodies of the season, thanks to sensible eating. Here are healthy eating tips for the Christmas season. • Feast for a couple of days, then return to normal. Buy less and don’t let the holiday season turn into an excuse for a month of bingeing. • Cut up a box of mini-sticks of celery and nibble on them when you need a snack. Celery keeps blood pressure low, and helps lower cholesterol too. • Keep reading the labels, but don’t be fooled. Are ‘lite’ potato chips or crisps really a great health option? Yes, you could save a worthwhile 20 calories on a packet - but they’re still a high-fat food, so go easy.

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WANTED! GRAND LAKES JULY 4 th EVENT CO-CHAIR We are seeking a Co-Chair for the annual July 4th event. If you’re interested, please call Carole Fox at 281-693-1183 or email carolejeanfox@yahoo.com.

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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL Grand Lakes MITI is off to a great start this year! MITI offers moms an opportunity to come together with other moms for one hour of concentrated prayer each week. We pray for our kids, schools, teachers and staff. There are a few changes in leadership this year. Alexander Elem., Griffin Elem., Holland Elem. and Beckendorff JH are all meeting at Redeemer Baptist with multi-school groups on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM. Contact Kathy Hollister at hfamily6@consolidated.net or Connie Creager at rccreager@netzero. net for more information. The contact for Seven Lakes HS is Melissa Middlebrooks at mdmiddle@yahoo.com. SLHS MITI will meet on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Please email for meeting locations. If you are interested in finding out more about MITI, including homeschool, private school groups and Spanish-speaking groups, you can visit the website at www.MomsInTouch.org.

Women’s “Social” Wine Club We meet usually the 4th Thursday of the month at 7 PM in different homes. Please bring an appetizer and a bottle of wine of your choice*. * For more information about the wine selection and to be added to the email list, contact Adita Larson at 281-398-7125 or new email address aditalarson@att.net.

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Go / Wei Qi / Baduk: Learn how to play this 4,000-year-old Asian strategy game or find an opponent to challenge you. We are organizing a club to meet weekly or bi-weekly in the Katy area. All skill levels are welcome. Please send an email to Paul Wheeler with your interest at: Pkwheeler@ti.com.

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Join the Grand Lakes Men’s Tennis Group to play tennis for fun or competitive matches. Email GrandLakesTennis@yahoogroups.com or call Krish Arwikar at 281-798-9946 for details.

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Grand Lakes Quilters’ Group Join your friends in the Grand Lakes Quilting group. We meet once or twice a month. All levels of quilting encouraged to attend. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Janice at 281-646-0577.

Grand Lakes Woman’s Group for Spanish Speakers A great way to get to know your neighbors, make friends and share stories from our diverse backgrounds. We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch in the home of one of our great ladies. Please call or email Adita Larson for more information at 281-398-7125 or email aditalarson@att.net.

Grupo de Señoras de habla hispana de Grand Lakes Es una gran manera de conocer a sus vecinas, hacer nuevas amistades y compartir nuestras historias. Nos reunimos una vez al mes a desayunar o almorzar en casa de una de nosotras. Por favor llame o pase un correo a Adita Larson al 281-398-7125 or email aditalarson@att.net.

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The Grand Lakes Asian Indian “DESIS” Group The Grand Lakes Asian Indian Group organizes two meet, eat and greet events each year - one for Diwali and one for Holi. We have been hosting these potlucks for the past few years at the Cow Barn Park. If you are interested in joining, please register online at the Grand Lakes Desis group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ GrandLakesDesis to communicate with other members and receive updates for future events. We look forward to meeting you soon!

The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club meets once a month for an evening of competition. If you are familiar with such games like “Diplomacy,” “Axis and Allies” and “Rail Baron,” then this club is right for you. Email billfox@chevron.com to add your name added to the email distribution list for invitations to future games.

playgroup announcements GRAND LAKES Playgroups Are you new to Grand Lakes? Want your child to meet new friends in our neighborhood? Grand Lakes playgroups provide an opportunity to get involved in our community while having a great time and meeting new friends. There is a playgroup for every age from newborn through kindergarten and most times/days will work around your child’s preschool schedule. Contact Elizabeth Demaree at emtheriot@yahoo.com or 281-392-8861.

Grand Lakes Chinese children playgroup! We meet each Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Learn Chinese and enjoy fun with other children aged 5 and younger. Contact Stella at 713-410-0520 (Zhang Jing) or email stellagrhodes@msn.com.

GRAND LAKES’ ANNOUNCEMENTS PATROL ACTIVITY: NO DATA

* Note: statistics are approximation and are based on an approximate ¾ mile radius surrounding and including subdivisions. Contact the Ft. Bend Sherriff’s office for any details * Cinco Ranch: NA Grand Lakes: NA

WELCOME to Grand Lakes! CONTACT PCMI AT 281-870-0585 TO GET YOUR NEWSLETTER!

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Pet Poops/You Scoop When your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. This is a growing issue within the community. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass!

Stop That Barking! Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you! • Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate. • Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same. • Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors. • For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. • Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.

Grand Lakes Dog Park! Grand Lakes welcomes you and your four-legged friend to the community dog park. The park is located in the southeast corner of Grand Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot is on your right toward the end of the street.

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Recycle at Recycling Centers near you! There are recycling centers that accept items that Waste Management does not pick up. You can go to the Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away), where they accept glass/ bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us. Also, check out Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School. Green Arrow accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. Visit www.greenarrowrecycling.com for more information. For students seeking a volunteer opportunity, setting up a recycling program with your school is a great idea!

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In an effort to ensure our common areas are available for use and in a usable condition by the residents of Grand Lakes, the Board of Directors is installing signage notifying the residents that the park is only open for use during daylight hours and the consequences should anyone be caught causing damage to the park. Please speak with your children and report any suspicious behavior you may witness as a resident to the Fort Bend County Sheriff at 281-341-4665 (non emergency).

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AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. Please refer to PCMI for further details.

COMMUNITY NOTICE: NO POSTING SIGNS AT MAIL BOXES Absolutely NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box stations. Contacts listed on the signs will be charged to have the signs removed by a vendor. Contact PCMI for all community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter.

PET LOST AND FOUND SERVICE FOR GRAND LAKES GL resident Lisa Lambert has been providing this service since 2002 with great success. The more people who know about it the easier it is to reunite pets with their owners. If you have lost or found a pet call her at: 281-392-5792. If there is no answer, please leave a message. This service expedites the reunion of pets and their owners. If you’ve found a pet, you must be willing to hold on to it until an email alert is sent and the owner has time to come forward. There are many new residents unfamiliar with this service. Please spread the word to your new neighbors to get on the alert list. This is all about neighbors helping neighbors. Please write GrandLakes4Pets@ aol.com for more information and to get onto the mailing list. Many, many thanks to all the wonderful neighbor’s who’ve helped lost pets return to their homes. 5 steps to a happier healthier pet 1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc). 2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked. 3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations. 4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they can be returned to you if lost. 5. Spay or neuter your pet. Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their forever home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org.

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“Unleash Our Hearts” The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking partners across the country for donations in rebuilding their facility, which was destroyed by hurricane Katrina. The Katy community was overwhelmingly instrumental in supporting families that were displaced after Hurricane Katrina through the support of Katy ISD, local businesses, various community organizations and churches. We are, once again, given the opportunity to “unleash our hearts” and be a part of the rebuilding of Louisiana SPCA. The website www.la-spca.org provides information regarding the Come Stay Heal Capital Campaign. Donations can be made online or checks made payable to Louisiana SPCA Capital Campaign, 701 Thayer Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. For questions and comments, please contact: Laura Maloney, Chief Executive Officer Louisiana SPCA, 701 Thayer St., New Orleans, LA 70114, PH: 504-368-5191, ext. 200. Email: laura@la-spca.org. Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by the law.

Fence Staining Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the Grand Lakes Community without the approval of the New Construction Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain visual harmony within Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color stain their exterior fences. Residents can however, seal their fence with a clear wood preservatives treatment, provided it is approved by the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or any other home improvements, modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact PCMI at 281-870-0585.

NO Motorized Vehicles, EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, motorized recreational scooters, three- or four-wheelers or cars on walking/jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, greenbelts and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, like power wheel chairs are exempt from this notice. Thank you for your cooperation.

Grand Lakes “Lakes” NOTE: Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. Please use care when handling fish and gently return them to the water as quickly as possible. Trotlines or other non-standard fish-catching tools are forbidden. Common sense and proper care of the fish will ensure a long-lasting experience. The fish and the water “health” are monitored to ensure a thriving underwater environment.

USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Remember, our lakes are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. Violation of these rules is strictly prohibited!

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SEND IN YOUR WISHES! Publish your special wishes in the newsletter - birthday greetings, anniversaries, congrats and even a hooray! Email your personal request to monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com, no later than the 20th of each month for publication in the upcoming issue.

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Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy this wonderful holiday season with loved ones and friends. Remember, share how much you love and care for each other each day.

If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their customer service department at 713-207-2222. The information you will need prior to contacting them, is the actual pole number; a six-digit number that is on a plate located on the pole itself and the address nearest to that particular pole.

Parks, Town Square and Common Areas in the Community In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas for the residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to residents for individual and family use and for community events. It is important that we do not abuse these areas with events other than the activities mentioned. The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there is any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful.

US Military K-9 Fund, Inc. US Military K-9 Fund, Inc. would like to thank our supporters, who are helping us send “care packages” designed especially for the military dogs deployed with our troops to the Middle East. We are so grateful to the Girl Scouts that have given some of their cookie money to us, Longenbaugh Vet Hospital, Rover Oaks Pet Resort, Animal Hospital Jones Road, Cypress Cares, Copperfield Women’s Club and others for enabling us to continue sending the “care packages” to the dogs that are saving lives. We are celebrating having been able to send over 150 boxes so far. And we have only just begun… With HELP from everyone who has dogs or loves dogs, we can make a difference in these dogs ability to keep our men and women safer by sensing what humans cannot. They go where machines cannot. They smell what machines cannot. And, they are a “force multiplier.” Help us send them dog boots, dog goggles, cooling/warming vests, toys, treats and grooming items. Their handlers get some things too! Go to www.usmilitaryk-9fund.org to learn more.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Blood Drive will be held at the Katy Donor Center Saturday, December 3rd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1575 S. Grand Parkway @ Highland Knolls, Suite 600, Katy TX. 281-392-7902. Donate and save three lives and get a t-shirt.

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How Can We Teach Our Children the Value of a Dollar? Techniques for teaching children the value of a dollar include providing an allowance, encouraging children to save a portion of their allowance, chipping in a percentage of savings as “interest,” helping children to establish a bank account, and establishing a lending agreement, with interest, when children want to borrow money from you. Start teaching your children at a young age that money is earned by working and that you should spend less than you earn. To help them understand what it’s like to get paid on a schedule, you may want to begin paying an allowance. Then help your children set goals for how they spend and save their allowance. It’s important, however, to make sure that you stick to the payment schedule; otherwise your lessons about financial responsibility may be undermined. Experts differ on whether or not allowances should be tied to household chores. Although many people say children will learn more about personal responsibility if they are not paid for pitching in around the home, others feel it teaches them valuable lessons about working and earning. Instill the Saving Habit You should also encourage your children to save a portion of their allowance for a special goal, even if they’re just putting money in a piggy bank each week. As they save money, you might reward them with a small additional amount, just like a bank pays interest. At the end of each month, calculate how much your children have saved and then chip in a certain percentage as interest. To reinforce your discussions about saving, you might also consider plotting a visual chart of their savings so they can easily monitor their financial progress. Most community banks will allow children to open first accounts with low minimum deposits. Some even have accounts especially marketed to kids to make the learning process fun. Make sure that your children receive an online or printed statement so they can see the progress of their savings efforts, as well as the interest that accrues. Borrowing and Compounding When your children want something that they can’t quite afford, discuss the value of saving versus borrowing. If you do extend credit, use a written IOU, establish a repayment schedule, and charge interest. By doing this, you’ll be teaching them about financial responsibility. As your children get older and perhaps take on part-time jobs to earn more money, their savings will likely amass at a quicker rate. This is an ideal time to review the lesson of compounding, or the ability of earnings to build upon themselves over time. Explain how compounding can be more dramatic over time; the longer money is left alone, the greater the effect. This can lead into a discussion about investing and risk - how certain investments with a greater ability to compound over time may also entail greater short-term risks. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” So remember that answering your children’s questions honestly and in terms they’ll understand can help them begin life on sound financial footing.

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RAE PTA VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH These RAE PTA volunteers were recognized for being September 2011 Volunteers of the Month. These volunteers received this honor after being nominated by fellow volunteers and/or staff members at RAE.

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Record Sales at Griffin Elementary Book Fair Students and their families spent a record $35,273 at the Scholastic Book Fair held in the Library. Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the sales was $8,800. This win-win fundraiser means students have great books to read and school has additional funding. Librarian Mitzie Cross plans to spend the extra cash on: organizing three authors to meet students at school; more books for the Library; accelerated reader tests and prizes; and new technology equipment. Whole families had the opportunity to shop together in Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library, as the school was celebrating Grandparents week.

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SUPER BOWL COMES TO GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY

Over 200 5th graders played in Griffin’s 5th annual Super Bowl. The large crowd of families, teachers and fellow students enthusiastically supported the football teams. Since the beginning of term MGE’s P.E. coaches have taught students the rules, team positions, strategy and tactics. Excitement about the game has been building for weeks. Enthusiastic teams of boys and girls hustled on and off the field, called their own plays and enjoyed participating in a thrilling competition. The boys’ Green Giants and the girls’ Orange Crush teams were victorious. But the day was really about celebrating sport, teamwork and having a blast. The fabulous half time performance by 5th grade teachers and the Beckendorff Jr. High cheerleaders added to the fun. As did the Griffin Grizzly bear mascot acting as the assistant referee. Griffin is one of only two Katy elementary schools to host a Super Bowl. It’s a major undertaking and Griffin would like to thank Richmond Bone and Joint, Ozarka and PTA volunteers.

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BECKENDORFF JH CHOIR NEWS The Beckendorff Junior High Choir wowed the audience with their Fall Concert performance on Wednesday, October 19th at Seven Lakes High School’s Performing Arts Center. Directed by Janet Menzie, students showed off their hard work and talent to an adoring audience.

KISD SISTER SCHOOL BREAKFAST On September 22nd, the principals from Beckendorff Junior High and Katy Junior High, Mindy Dickerson and Scott Sheppard, along with parent organization representatives from each school, met for a KISD Sister School Breakfast held at BDJH and sponsored by the BDJH PTA. The morning was very well attended and a great relationship was kicked off for the 2011-2012 school year.

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A Silent Auction will complete your evening with the opportunity to do some unique holiday shopping. Kick off your holiday season with an evening of heart-warming student talent and support the Seven Lakes Fine Arts Program at the same time. More information and order forms for dinner reservations are available through the websites of Seven Lakes High School Band, Choir, Orchestra or Theater - accessible from www.katyisd.org. Contact Carol Zmick (carolzmick@yahoo.com or 281-693-0940) for more information.

SLHS 7TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA These Seven Lakes High School Elves are getting ready for an evening of holiday festivities on Friday, December 9, 2011. Community members are invited to join us at Seven Lakes High School for the 7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza. This lovely evening will feature entertainment by the talented students of the SLHS Fine Arts Department. There will be a performance of beautiful and festive music at 7:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. The performance is free and open to the public. Band, Orchestra and Choir groups will be featured. Free-will donations will benefit the Fine Arts Department at SLHS. Dinner will also be available at 5:30 PM for the Holiday Extravaganza. Dinner reservations are by pre-sale only for $20. Each dinner features lasagna and chicken alfredo, caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and drink. Vegetarian Lasagna or a dinner size Chicken Caesar Salad (gluten-free with no croutons) will be available by special order. Dinner entertainment will feature our renowned Sapphire Drill Team, the SLHS Jazz Band and dramatic presentations by Theater and Speech students.

SPARTAN PERCUSSION TAKES FIRST PLACE AT FOSTER DRUMLINE CONTEST

The Seven Lakes Spartan Band Percussion Section earned a 1st place finish at the Foster High School Drumline Contest on September 24th. Additionally, the bass drum section was awarded the outstanding bass line at the competition. The Spartan Percussionists performed their 2011 competition show, “Nuevo Mundo.” The forty Spartan percussion students are lead by Seven Lakes Associate Band Director David Reynolds.

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2011 - 2012 SLHS JV Squad Cheer Camp / Honors The Seven Lakes High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders attended the UCA cheer camp this summer hosted at Moody Gardens. The JV squad received 1st place honors for Extreme Routine Dance as well as 1st place in the cheer category. The squad sponsored by Coach Jaime Wilson also received recognition as All Around Superior Squad of the Week. In addition to these honors the JV Squad had 2 members named as UCA All American Cheerleaders: Captain - Alissa Fono and Captain - Sara Stout. Congratulations to these students and their coach.

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.katyisd.org IMPORTANT dates

Dec. 16th – Early Dismissal (secondary 11:35 AM; elementary 12:40 PM); End of Grading Period Dec. 19th – 30th – Student Holiday Jan. 2nd & 3rd – Student Holiday Jan. 4th – Grading Period Begins Jan. 16th – MLK Day (Student Holiday)

KISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

Now – Dec 2nd – Food for Families Campaign. Annual fundraiser assisting Katy ISD students and their families. Jan. 20th - Men Who Mentor. A manly breakfast for guys who currently mentor and those who are interested in mentoring. 7:30 – 9:00 AM, ESC Room 1200.

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Last year, our Katy ISD community supported 265 Katy ISD students and their families by raising over $13,000. Coordinating Food for Families is always a tremendous blessing for us here in Partners in Education. We hope to share that joy with you.

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

Drs. James Jacobs and Nicolas Manriquez, of Your Total Foot Care Specialist, are pleased to announce, two $1,500 “Stepping Into The Future” scholarships for 2012 KISD graduating seniors. Applications must be submitted to the offices of Your Total Foot Care Specialist by March 29, 2012, 5:00 PM. A third party committee will select the two winning applicants. The “Stepping Into The Future” scholarship program is available to seniors graduating with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 3.7. The scholarships are geared towards those students showing academic promise through a combination of demonstrated academic achievement and leadership potential. The two “Stepping Into The Future” scholarship recipients will be announced at the Katy ISD Awards Ceremonies during May.

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Community Education Community Education offers evening and on-line classes to adults for fun, enrichment and learning. Some of the classes offered are Foreign Languages, Arts and Crafts, Finance, Computer, Sewing, Dance and Music. For information on these and many other classes and to view the fall schedule, go to www.katyisd.org/com_edu or call 281-396-6365.

KISD Receives Top Rating in Schools FIRST Financial Accountability Rating System Katy ISD has earned a rating of Superior Achievement under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Katy ISD has received this top rating for each of the nine years that Texas districts have been rated through Schools FIRST. Schools FIRST is a statewide rating system created to ensure that school districts are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices, while achieving improved performance in the management of their financial resources. The Schools FIRST accountability rating system assigns one of four ratings, with the highest being Superior Achievement, followed by Above Standard Achievement, Standard Achievement and Substandard Achievement. Approximately 784 out of the 1,029 school districts in Texas received the Superior Achievement rating this year.

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katy SPORTS Katy YMCA Programs Register now for YMCA Winter Sports Leagues. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or ymcahouston.org. Low fees! Scholarships available. NFL Flag Football â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ages 6-12 Basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ages 3-18 Volleyball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ages 12-18 Cheerleading â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ages 5-11 Drill/Dance Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ages 12-15 Winter Swim Lesson registration is going on now. Weekday morning, evening and Saturday sessions available. Private lessons also offered. Scholarships available.

i9 Sports Registration is now open for winter Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and Cheerleading leagues in Katy for kids ages 3-14! We focus on fun, skills and sportsmanship with a commitment to safety. Registration continues through Friday, December 16th). For more information, please visit www.i9sports.com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

Katy Bowling Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Out Do you enjoy bowling and making new friends? We will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at 7:00 at Ten Pins Bowl, 19936 Saums Rd. Discount bowling and drinks. RSVP, Nataly at natalykrenek@hotmail.com.

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LADY SHARKS WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (WGA) The Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join our Thursday morning play day at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. Our purpose is to promote women’s golf and fellowship among our members while enhancing the understanding of The Rules of Golf and improving play. For more information, contact Edna Hemingway at 281-579-7621, ednahem@ hal-pc.org or Michele Hurlburt at 281-398-7696, dmhurlburt@sbcglobal.net.

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KYF Senior Varsity Saints Football and Cheer On October 15, 2011, the KYF Senior Varsity Saints football players wore pink socks, pink mouth guards and pink sweat bands and the cheerleaders wore pink socks and pink hair ribbons to represent Breast Cancer Awareness month. The boys & girls loved representing a great cause and the team went on to win their game 35-22.

CINCO BOYS LACROSSE Based in Katy, Cinco Lacrosse strives to be the best of the best in lacrosse, both in sportsmanship and in skill. We play in Division I of the boys Texas High School Lacrosse League and compete against many nearby teams and also in various tournaments in the Houston area under the leadership of our professional coaching staff. If you attend Cinco Ranch, Seven Lakes or Pope John XXII high schools, you are eligible to join our team. Please see our website, www.cincoranchlacrosse.org to register or for more information.

Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morning. We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact www.golfinggals@yahoo.com or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.

Katy Valkyries Girls’ Lacrosse

The Katy Valkyries, a girls’ lacrosse league in the Katy area, is recruiting middle and high school girls to play in competition. Contact Liz Jones at 281 578-8439 or read more about the league on our website, www. katyvalkyries.com.

Women’s Basketball League

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

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Katy family ymca volleyball

Katy Family YMCA has open volleyball for Y members on Tuesday and Thursday nights for adults only, from 8:00-10:00 PM. If you know the rules and can enjoy volleyball, please join us.

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.

WINTER CRAFT SHOWS/MARKETS Epiphany of the Lord Frostyfest Craft Show Epiphany of the Lord’s 17th Annual Frostyfest will be held December 3, 2011 from 9 AM until 3 PM at 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy (South of I-10 off of Highland Knolls between Fry Road and Westgreen Blvd.). This show offers handmade merchandise from craftsman and artisans; no resale venders. In addition to the more than 80 venders, there will be a quilt raffle, silent auction, bake sale and photos with Santa.

Morton Ranch High SCHOOL HOLIDAY MARKET FOR PROJECT PROM 2012 We will be having a Project Prom 2012 fundraising event (Holiday Market with booths for crafts, etc.) at Morton Ranch Junior High, 2498 North Mason Road,  Katy, Texas 77449 (not at the high school,) on December 3rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Interested vendors should contact the Holiday Market chairperson, Veronica Salazar at roni_salazar@yahoo.com.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS 8th Annual CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Cougar Stars Holiday Parade of Homes This traditional holiday event is brighter and more beautiful than ever! Mark your calendars for Dec. 1st and 2nd to visit six Katy area homes, each unique and beautifully decorated from whimsical and fun to elegantly traditional. Special features include a beautifully decorated home by Curtain Call, a third story patio view over an outdoor oasis and a whimsical craft room you can almost vision Santa and his helpers working the night away in. Over the top decorations, a CRHS Bravo Choir appearance on Thursday and CRHS Orchestra Quartet appearance both nights, this will be an event you won’t to miss! 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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The Seven Lakes High School PTSA Presents The Spartan Showcase Of Holiday Homes! Tour a variety of stately homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Thursday, December 8th and Friday, December 9th 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tickets: $12 In Advance - $15 At The Door Advanced Ticket Sales started November 21, 2011 at Seven Lakes High School 9251 S. Fry Road,  Katy, TX 77494, 281-237-2800  SLHS PTA Website - www.sevenlakesptsa.com and Ace Hardware Cinco Ranch 1720 S. Mason Rd.  Katy, TX 77450, 281-392-5200  For more information or questions: Wendy Szczechowski at wendysz@mac.com Stacey Zudock at szudock@gmail.com

Journey To Bethlehem Journey To Bethlehem has become a Katy Christmas tradition! Take your family on an amazing outdoor walking tour to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus! On your journey you’ll encounter over 20 live animals and interact with dozens of characters as the events unfold leading up to the birth of the Messiah. Current - A Christian Church is located at 26600 Westheimer Parkway, www.christmasinkaty.com, 281-395-4722. Journey To Bethlehem is a free event. Friday, December 9th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday, December 10th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Sunday, December 11th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

The Christmas Revels: Musical Theater in Celebration of the Winter Solstice The darkest time of the year casts a powerful spell over nearly every culture in the northern hemisphere, and has given birth to countless ways of celebrating the winter solstice. Many of the present-day holiday rituals in our country originate in the Nordic/German traditions and come flavored with the spices of Europe. We invite you to take a little journey to early nineteenthcentury Bavaria and the surrounding regions to explore the roots of modern Christmas. As always, this interactive family friendly show will include superb music, lovely costumes, and traditional dances. Our adult and children’s choruses will add to the warmth, as will performances by accomplished guest artists, including an Alphorn duet and yodlers, who are genuine interpreters of Bavarian culture. A keepsake booklet containing information about the Bavarian celebrations and songs featured in the show is included with the ticket. Don’t miss this heartwarming event and join in with our nationwide family of returning Revels fans. The 2011 Christmas Revels takes place December 10th-11th & 17th-18th Saturdays 2:30 PM & 7:00 PM · Sundays at 2:30 PM Wortham Theater, entrance 16 from Cullen blvd. at the University of Houston Campus, Houston, Texas. Ample parking space available. Tickets are $17.50 - $40.

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For Tickets & Information 713-668-3303 or www.revelshouston. org, a non profit organization Revels Houston, Inc., P.O. Box 66829, Houston, TX 77266-6829, tune in to KUHF or call the Valk family at 281 398 0774.

Covenant Lutheran Church Las Posadas Covenant Lutheran Church (3785 Barker Cypress Rd.) is presenting its annual “Las Posadas” on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and family to experience this symbolic journey by Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Las Posadas is a Mexican tradition carried out by a group of people who get together to honor the birth of Jesus. This outdoor event will feature drama, scripture readings, prayer, carols in English and Spanish, and a candlelight processional, followed by traditional Mexican food for everyone! All are welcome!

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Two Churches, One Message: LDS and Catholic Churches Present Annual Christmas Concert The combined choirs of Epiphany Catholic Church and the Katy Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 7:30 PM, at Epiphany Catholic Church - 1603 Norwalk Drive in Katy. The concert will feature traditional Christmas music, as well as holiday songs from other cultures. The event is open and free to the public. For nineteen years, the two churches just across the street from each other have been combining their choirs for a Christmas Concert.

Living Word Lutheran Church cantata The Choir of Living Word Lutheran Church will present the cantata “There Is a Rose” during their worship services at 8:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, Dec 11th. A chamber orchestra will accompany the choir for the presentation of the cantata composed by Robert Sterling and John Parker. “There Is a Rose” features many well-known Christmas carols such as Away in a Manger, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, and Silent Night, as well as newly composed music. The congregation of Living Word Lutheran Church warmly invites you to join them and enjoy the music of the Christmas season by singing along or just listening. Cookies, coffee and juice will be served after each service. For more information, please check the church website LivingWordKaty.org or call 281-392-2300, x213.

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THEATER/ARTS Houston Family Arts Center Performances are at Houston Family Arts Center Garza Main Stage, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070. 2011-2012 Mainstage Season: The Sound of Music (Through - Dec 18, 2011 on the Garza Main Stage) A Lesson Before Dying (Jan. 20 - Feb. 5, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) Seussical the Musical (Feb. 24 - Mar. 11, 2012 at the Berry Center) The 39 Steps (Apr. 13-29, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) The Fantasticks (Through - June 10, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage Guys and Dolls (July 13-29, 2012 TAG production at the Berry Center) Season tickets are now on sale. For the best seating and lowest prices become a season ticket holder. The HFAC season package is arranged so that any six or more shows constitute a package and patrons get to pick which 6, 7 or 8! Patrons can select their seats online at www. houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374. GO TO http://www.houstonfac.com/id6.html for more information or to request an audition appointment.

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Enjoy the outdoors with your child, age 2 1/2 to 5, at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, from mid-September through mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, crafts, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. The cost is $5 per child or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. For more information, please visit www.houstonaudubon.org or contact docent@ houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900.

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Houston Fire Fighters Making Houston the City with the Biggest Heart FOR MDA It’s official, Houstonians through the Houston Fire Fighters raised a record breaking $509,961 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association making them the #1 Fill-the-Boot department in the country for the last 9 out of 10 years raising more than $6.3 million during that time. For more than 50 years fire fighters have helped MDA by filling their boots with donations from the citizens of their community. Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local #341 will begin their 2012 Fill-theBoot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday February 11, 2012 during the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM. Fire Fighters will also be out March 10th, April 14th and May 12th to collect funds for the campaign.

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The Fire Fighters rely on support and donations from the community for the success of the campaign. Proceeds raised during the street-side campaign will help support MDA services and research programs, including MDA’s outpatient clinics at Texas Children’s Hospital and The Methodist Neurological Institute. Money raised from Fill-the-Boot also sends young people ages 6-17 to MDA summer camp, held in Burton, Texas. For more information, please contact MDA Director of Business Development Carrie Dalton at 713-522-3679 or cdalton@mdausa.org.

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Pack 780’s Webelos Cub Scouts with Dr. Todd Johnson in the Trauma Room of Texas Children’s Hospital

Pack 780 Cub Scouts Tour Texas Children’s Hospital The Webelos Den (10-year-olds) from Cub Scout Pack 780 recently toured the Emergency Room of the West Houston campus of Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Todd Johnson, a physician at the hospital and a father of one of the Scouts, led the tour. While in the hospital, the boys learned about different life saving equipment and procedures and also practiced first aid techniques. Pack 780 is chartered by a congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the South Katy area. All boys ages 8-10 are welcome to join. For information, please contact Cubmaster Brandon Walker at 281 394 2569 or bwalk20@hotmail.com.

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BOY SCOUTS CRHS student Andrew Vogel Earns Eagle Rank Andrew Vogel, a member of Boy Scout Troop 73, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle project, Andrew resurfaced part of the walking trails of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. By covering up the existing crushed concrete with decomposed granite, the resurfacing project offers universal accessibility to people in wheelchairs, children in strollers and emergency vehicles. Andrew has held numerous leadership positions within his troop, such as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Order of the Arrow Representative. He is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. He has also earned over 100 merit badges. Andrew completed his Eagle project earlier this year, while he was in the tenth grade. Andrew is currently a junior at Cinco Ranch High School. Troop 73 is chartered through Memorial Lutheran Church of Katy.

PACK 542 HONORS THOMAS PARK WITH A TREE FOR ARBOR DAY Thomas Park in Old Katy will be a little more colorful this fall thanks to efforts of the Cub Scouts of Pack 542. The Scouts spent a sunny Sunday afternoon planting a tree in honor of Arbor Day. Not only will the tree planting help beautify Thomas Park, but it helped the Scouts develop a sense of community involvement and giving back through service to the community. The kids put some effort into life and they will see the benefits down the road, especially when they return to visit the Park after many years.

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Pack 925 Two groups from Pack 925 recently went to the Davis Mountains in Fort Davis Texas for a rare opportunity to spend one week camping and hiking.

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CRHS student Christin Vogel Earns Silver Award Christin Vogel, a member of Girl Scout Troop 17229, recently earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest recognition a Cadette Girl Scout can achieve. Her project consisted of conducting book drives and creating activity kits. Christin held two different book drives. The children’s books were donated to the Harris County Hospital District. The teens’ books were donated to the Krause Center in Katy. The activity kits were assembled and divided according to age and gender; they benefitted the children coming into Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Emergency Center. Christin also donated band-aids, stickers and bubbles to the TCH Emergency Center. Christin completed her Silver Award project earlier this year, while she was in the eighth grade. Christin is currently a freshman at Cinco Ranch High School.

CHURCH INFORMATION Current - A Christian Church BLUE CHRISTMAS Blue Christmas is a special service specifically designed for those have lost a loved one and who are dealing with grief at Christmas time. The service will include a special message about managing grief at Christmas and a candle-lighting ceremony where each person can honor and remember their loved one. Friday, December 2nd, 7:00 PM, Current - A Christian Church, 26600 Westheimer Parkway, www.christmasinkaty.com, 281-395-4722.

2nd ANNUAL A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Family Life Assembly of God 1012 S. Mason Road Katy, Texas www.familylifeassembly.org 281-392-0637 Don’t have time to bake? Here’s a chance to buy delicious homemade Christmas Cookies for that special loved one or that last minute gift! Choose from an assortment of goodies that is sure to bring a smile to any holiday celebration!

Grace Fellowship UMC Kidz Christmas Come join us at Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church December 23rd for Kidz Christmas. Starting at 4:30 PM we will have family activities including a modern day take on the journey to Bethlehem, live nativity, family pictures, and S’MORES! Then starting at 6:15 PM we will have a family Christmas service Kidz Style! What does this mean? We will have fun music, dancing, black-light puppets, the Christmas Musical “Dude, You Hear What I Hear” and a few more surprises your not going to want to miss! We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you and your family! Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church 2655 S. Mason Road - 281-646-1300.

Covenant Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Worship Covenant Lutheran Church (3785 Barker Cypress Rd) will offer two candlelight worship services on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th at 7:00 and 11:00 pm. Please join us for carols, candlelight and communion, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

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Creekside Community Church Community Christmas Eve Service - Una Comunidad de Navidad Servicio - Servicios en Español e Ingles Dec. 24th, 5:00 pm (service in English and Spanish simultaneously) Community Christmas Service - Dec. 25th, 10:30 am Creekside Community Church - meeting at Woodcreek Jr. High, 1801 Woodcreek Bend Ln., Katy, Texas 77494. Contact or Information: 713-705-4878, www.thecreekside.org

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CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Community Bible Studies: Ladies Studies - Thursday Nights at 7 pm - Grand Parkway & Westheimer Men’s Bible Study - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Katy Mills Denny’s Youth Bible Study - Sundays at 4:30 pm - 542 Applewhite Dr. Couples Bible Studies - Tuesdays at 6 pm - Long Meadow Farms Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - North Cinco Ranch Thursdays at 7:00 pm - Silver Ranch For more information, call 713-705-4878.

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“FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE WORLD” BAHA’I FAITH OF FORT BEND COUNTY Please join us for an informal devotional gathering, where we share music, prayers and inspirational readings taken from the major religions of the world, in an environment of unity and harmony. The Word of God, say the Baha’i Writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts and renews one’s sense of purpose. The devotional is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, from 4-5 PM and will be followed by a sharing of thoughts, ideas and ways to apply spiritual principles to one’s day-to-day affairs. Refreshments will be served. For details on the location or for answers to any other questions you may have, please call the Baha’i Faith of Fort Bend County at 281-395-9026.

adults with disabilities. The bike rally or BW15 provided residents with a fun, inclusive bike ride. Some Brookwood residents rode tandem bikes with volunteers from the churches. Others rode independently on either regular or specially modified bikes. Church members from the Katy 3rd and 4th wards, two congregations from the south Katy area, provided food and drinks for the participants. The LDS volunteers also came to support the residents with cheering and encouragement. After the bike rally, the Katy churches provided a carnival with games and activities for the residents at the Brookwood community. This event was part of a broader Houston-wide “Day of Service” in which many Houston area Latter-day Saint congregations participated. The Brookwood community is located in Brookshire, Texas and provides an educational environment that creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging and demands dignity and respect for adults with disabilities. To learn more, visit brookwoodcommunity.org.

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Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church Ladies’ Club We meet every second Friday of the month in our family center at 9:30 AM. All ladies are welcomed to attend. For any questions, please feel free to call Co-President Pat Conner, 281-394-5101 or Co-President Kathy Phillips, 281-347-5127.

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SENIOR CHURCH GROUPS Kingsland Baptist Church Weekly Events for Adult 55+ Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and we will eat together at noon. Group Exercise Class - The exercise class for adults 55+ meets every Wednesday at 8:45 AM for 45 minutes of exercise led by Christy Kennedy, a group fitness certified instructor. This is a great time to enjoy like-minded folks who are strengthening and conditioning their body for the long haul. Regardless of your present condition, Christy will help you improve while making the exercise fun and beneficial. For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281492-0785. 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.

ST. PETER’S UMC SENIOR GAME DAY (50+) Mark your calendars for a fun day of games, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Everyone is invited to play cards, board games, dominoes, puzzles, etc. every fourth Tuesday of the month. Bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided. Enter on the west side of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Drive and go to Room 106. If you have any questions, please call Richard Powell, 281-392-2941.

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

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

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 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

Sugar Land Garden Club Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org or call 281-491-1621. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.

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.

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Fort Bend House of Hope - Bringing Healing and Restoration to Hurting Teens and Their Families House of Hope Fort Bend is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with National House of Hope. We are a Christ-centered non-residential program working with troubled teens and their parents. Our six month program is set up to provide weekly counseling for the teens and parents. Our goal is to be a catalyst in healing and restoration in broken families. We use a modest sliding scale and books are an additional fee. We also present F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules Workshops for schools and other groups. This program is for any faith, culture and ethnicity in assisting parents to “parent with purpose.” If your family is in chaos, then this program is for you! This family system is designed to start with children at the age of 5 through 18 teaching authority, consequences, affirmation and being consistent and correct as parents. We have certified F.AM.I.L.Y. Rules Counselors available to assist you. Our volunteers have been screened with background checks and approved by the Fort Bend Juvenile Probation Department. For more information regarding our organization, check out our website at www.houseofhope-fortbend.org, or contact Janeen Smith at 832-764-1123, houseofhopefortbend@comcast.net.

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Public Information Office - 281-341-2677 FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27th. All Fort Bend County libraries will be closed on Sunday and Monday, January 1st and 2nd in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘The Time It Never Rained’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, December 15th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • LIBRARY IS THINKING COOL AGAIN IN DECEMBER: When the staff at the library first displayed their “Think Cool” exhibit in December 2004, it snowed on Christmas Eve. Hoping that if they “Think Cool Again” really, really hard, the white, fluffy flakes might come again, the staff announces the return of the holiday exhibit and the magic

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of the season. Throughout the months of December and January, library patrons are invited to make a wish at the “Think Cool Again” display and to accept the staff’s wish for a safe and happy holiday season for all! Courtesy of the library branch staff, the exhibit of snowmen and snowflakes, reindeer and polar bears stands ready to welcome cooler weather to the Katy area once again. The collection of wintry items will be on display for public viewing during regular library hours. • LIBRARY TO PRESENT INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER CLASSES: Adult Services staff at the library will present free, introductory computer classes. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. • The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Thursday, December 1st, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. • The “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Tuesday, December 6th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. • The “MS Word Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Tuesday, December 13th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab.

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The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however and reservations are required. To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, provides caregiver/ infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. December 6th: Baby Dancing December 13th: Bells & Chimes December 20th: NO PROGRAM December 27th: NO PROGRAM • Toddler Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. December 1st: Bath Time December 7th and 8th: Five Senses December 14th and 15th: Winter December 21st and 22nd: NO PROGRAM December 28th and 29th: NO PROGRAM

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• Pre-school Story Time: where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 2:00 pm each Tuesday. December 6th: Our Five Senses December 13th: Brrr! December 20th: NO PROGRAM December 27th: NO PROGRAM • Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 7:00 pm - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. December 1st: Soaping Up December 8th: Seeing & Hearing December 15th: Ice & Snow December 22nd: NO PROGRAM December 29th: NO PROGRAM • Kinder Korner - a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities - takes place on Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. December 6th: Sensing Things December 13th: I’m Freezing December 20th: NO PROGRAM December 27th: NO PROGRAM

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• The After-School Break - crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children entering first through fifth grades - begins at 4:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. December 7th: Snowflake Celebration December 21st: NO PROGRAM • The ‘Tween Café – for students in 5th and 6th grades - will take place on the 2nd Monday of each month, beginning at 4:30 PM. The program on December 12th will be “Game Night.”

Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-346-1432

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. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us Public Information Office - 281-341-2677.

GEORGE MEMORIAL Branch Library (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, 281-342-4455

Hours: Mon. 9 AM - 9 PM, Tues. 9 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 9 AM 9 PM, Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us Public Information Office - 281-341-2677.

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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. The next training will be in January. 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 re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Acad-

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emy 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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ATTENTION! Pet Poops / You Scoop Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.

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PLEASE NOTE - Pets on Leashes It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a 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.

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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.’

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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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The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us. Some recycling facts: • It takes about 1-2 million years for glass to decompose. • It takes 1+ million years for Styrofoam to decompose. For more facts on decomposition time, visit http://behealthyandrelax. com/2007/11/how-long-does-it-take-to-decompose.

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After receiving her crown at midfield, Pope John XXIII High School Homecoming Queen Caitlin Auffenberg joins fellow cheerleaders on the sideline. Photo by Ben Snow.

2011 Homecoming Court members Bethany Vuyk and Andres Garcia are presented to the crowd at the Pope John XXIII High School Homecoming game. Photo by Chris Lee.

Pope John XXIII High School Homecoming Caitlin Auffenberg and Austin “Tex” Vinson were named Pope John XXIII High School Homecoming Queen and King. Along with their Court, they were presented at the Homecoming game on October 21, 2011.

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SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS • KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. • The Compassionate Friends (TCF) - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262. • The Compassionate Friends Houston West Chapter meets every second Monday at 7 pm at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends. org and the Houston West Chapter at www.tcf.tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707. • CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 pm at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available. • Free Mental Disorders Family Support Groups - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. • NAMI Family to Family - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637. • DEPRESSION Bipolar support alliance - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www. dbsahouston.org. • The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http:// shyness.meetup.com/353/. • Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas katy support group - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. • 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 - members are encouraged to attend The Board of Directors meetings at 7:15 PM on the first Thursday night of each month, at The Katy Christian Ministries Administration Building, 5011 East 5th Street, Katy, TX. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info. • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets every Saturday. For times and locations, 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 - meets at Radical Recovery, 21811 Katy Freeway, D-110 Katy (behind Discount Tire), 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 the first 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 281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • Christ Clinic - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77492 (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.

PARENT’S (MOM’S) & CHILDREN’S GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, ETC. • LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime Meetings 1st Wed. of month, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7:00-8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Maria 832-606-9932 (Spanish). La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS Club of Katy - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo. com. You can also contact Jamie Ensminger, Membership VP: 832-493-1507.

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• 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 Kristi Brock at Kristig8@hotmail.com or 281-858-4202. • Katy Moms In Touch International group - For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInTouch.org on the web. • Mothers’ Share Group - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org. • Mocha Moms - a Stay-At-Home Support group for women of color. For more info, contact Hesma at 281-762-0262 or www.mochamomswesthouston.org. • iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy. • REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. • All Moms of Katy - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at Crosspoint Community Church, located at the corner of Kingsland Blvd. and Westgreen Blvd. in Katy. 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 713-222-CARE. • West Houston Medical Center - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:

• KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated. net or check our Face Book page or our website www.katyrepublicans.com. • West Fort Bend County Republican Women – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. • Katy Area Democrats - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986, 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.

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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. • 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 The Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road (I-10 south and Pin Oak Road). Visitors are welcome! Contact Jody White at 713-308-3842 or jody-white@consolidated. net or 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 the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. (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 Cellar Door. 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. • InHouston-Katy PremIer Professional Business Networking - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy. • 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.

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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 - To learn more about Commute Solutions’ vanpooling programs, and their other commute alternative programs, please visit www.vanpool.org or call METROVan at 888606-RIDE or miniPOOL at 866-474-mini. For more info. www.commutesolutions-hou.com.

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Craft, hobbY, just for fun groups • Nottingham Country Garden Club of Katy - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-394-2827 or 281-395-2154. • 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 Salt Grass Building on Bear Creek Drive, near the Farm and Ranch Club, off Hwy. 6, 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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• West Houston Chapter of the Romance Writers of America - meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Visit us on the Web at www.whrwa.com for more info. on upcoming events. For more info. Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679. • FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each Thursday night, 7:30 – 9:30 at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette@hotmail.com. • Prairie Promenaders Square Dance Club - meets first four Friday nights at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows from 8-10 PM. For questions, call 281-647-0559 or 281-550-3701. • Houston Square & Round Dance Council, Inc. - For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www.squarethru.com. • WESTSIDE OVER 50 CLUB - meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. For reservations and info., please contact Kirk Hanson, 281-346-0459 or Betty Larsen at 281-392-3836. • The Katy 4-F Bass Club (Friends Fishing For Fun) - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. • The Texas Triumph Register (TTR) - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@comcast.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. • The Katy Bead Group - meets Wednesdays at 12:00 noon at the Spalato Gelateria & Cafe, 22758 Westheimer Parkway #200, Katy, TX 77450 (832-437-1835). For info, call Jean at 281-6934398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com. • The Katy Pokemon TCG League - We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 at DoubleDave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol.com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info. • Katy Woodworker’s Guild - meets the last Tuesday of each month at the West Memorial Junior High School from 7:009:00 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. • The Houston Area Wood Carvers Club - meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@ consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. • The Katy Cruizers ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE Club - meets the first Monday of each month at the La Finca Mexican Restaurant on Westheimer Parkway (back room). Eat at 6 PM. Meeting from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to katycruizers@yahoo.com. • BUNCO GROUP FORMING - If interested, please email me at cdkushner@sbcglobal.net. It is tentatively set for the second Wednesday of each month, from 7-10 PM and will cost approximately $5-10 a night to play. • The KATY Area ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs Officer at 281-352-8057 for more information on artist mentoring and monthly members’ meetings or visit www.katyareaartists.org. • Cinco Ranch Men’s Poker Group - Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. If interested, call Jim at 832-715-8206 (cell) for further information.

HERITAGE GROUPS

• WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB - meets 3rd Friday of every month, 7:00 PM, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Addicks-Satsuma. For more info., call Carolyn or Derby Smith 281-463-1678. • IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - meets 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM at the Harris County MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon, in Katy. This is just west of Mason Road, one mile south of I-10 at Mason Road (exit #745). Call 281-395-3038 for more info.. • British Club of Katy - Free to join and open to all Brits and ExPats who live in Katy and surrounding areas. For more info., contact Jane at 281-693-4707, Vanessa at 281-579-2832 or Nicky at

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281-574-3653. Or email janebarlow@consolidated.net, Vanessa. heintz@comcast.net or nickyjukes@hotmail.com. • Bear Creek Brit’s - British or married to a Brit? We meet regularly for coffee mornings, dinners, movies and children’s activities. If interested, please phone Cath at 281-395-6701. • National Council of Jewish Women - Career Branch of NCJW has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info., call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@sbcglobal.net. • BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION - Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org. • CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.texas-brigade.org. Select 1st Texas and then Co C.” • The Sam Houston Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas - meets 3rd Saturday of each month (except April). Lunch meetings are held at The Briar Club located at 2603 Timmons Lane beginning at 12 Noon. Visit us on the Web at http:// samhoustonchapter.tripod.com or call John C. Thrash 713-647-0570 or 713-352-0993. • JAMES BATES SOCIETY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - meets once a month from September to May on Sunday afternoons usually from 2:00 to 4:00 at different locations. Please contact the Senior Society President, Kathy Pritchett at kathyspritchett@gmail.com or by phone at 713-876-6057. For more info., go to www.nscar.org.

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• AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS - meets at 7:30 PM, at the Elks Lodge on Katy Fort Bend Rd., on the fourth Wednesday of each month. All past and current members of our armed forces are invited to attend. • Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars - meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. near Ave. D. All U.S. veterans of foreign combat are welcome to visit or come join with us. For more details phone 281-391-VETS(8387) or come see us! • Marine Corps League: Tijerina Detachment meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM at Katy Elks Lodge #2628. For additional information, call 281-799-9382 or 936-931-5945. Or visit us online at www.usmcmarine1.org. • CIVIL AIR PATROL THUNDERBIRD SQUADRON - Cadet program is open to boys and girls, age 12 - 18. Meetings are Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at 18000 Groeschke Road off Barker Cypress at the West Houston Airport. For further info., email ajmorrow1311@att.net.

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• Delta Gamma Alumnae Group of Katy/West Houston - For more info., contact Terri Barrow at 281-492-2847 or tlbarrow402@comcast.net. • Katy Coogs Alumni Network - University of Houston Alumni Club that serves U of H alumni in Katy and its surrounding areas. If you are interested in joining this club, please contact: Rom Crespo, romcrespo@sbcglobal.net. • KATY AREA A&M MOM’S CLUB - meetings and special events periodically throughout the year. All ages are invited to participate. For more info., visit www.aggiemoms.org or www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com. • Xi Mu Eta - We are Beta Sigma Phi, an international Sorority. Please call Norma Gunderson at 832-437-1636 for more info. regarding our chapter and meeting dates. • Laureate Theta Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - meets twice a month in member’s homes. For more info., please contact Pinky Stromek at 281-395-6766 or Alice White at 281-599-8347. • Bear Creek Genealogical Society & Library Inc - meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month (September-May), from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, at Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084. For more info., contact Gary at 281-398-0333, email getober@hotmail.com or Betty at 713-467-6302, email b.bond007@comcast.net.

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• Greater Katy Alumnae Panhellenic - welcomes all NPC sorority members to come to their meetings. For further information, see their website at www.katypanhellenic.org.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - Volunteers are needed at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Please call Brenda Kepner 281-644-7581. • Houston Area Project Linus - for info., please call Karen Hagin, Project Linus blanketeer 281693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-492-2679 or www.projectlinus.org. • Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc - Volunteer opportunities for wildlife advocates. For more info. call the shelter at 713-468-8972 or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston. org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org. • CROSSROADS - Please consider devoting just one hour a week to the future of a needy child, many times you are their only visitors. Contact Susan Burden (Katy Resident) at 281-822-4218, crossroadssb@yahoo.com or visit us at www.CROSSROADS-volunteers.org. • Pregnancy Help Center in Katy - a non-profit faith-based organization dedicated to educating and supporting men and women affected by an unplanned pregnancy. To learn how you can be a part of this exciting ministry or to take a tour, call Paula Conriquez at 281578-0078 or email at volunteerservices@phckaty.org. • SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers - 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. • StandUp For Kids - needs volunteers and donations. To learn about StandUp For Kids or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. • Adopt A US Soldier - seeks volunteers and donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. For more info, visit www.adoptaussoldier.org.

U.S. FLAG ETIQUETTE

[Submitted by Bill Royer, ARC Member] Those of us who have a flagpole on our property from which to fly the U.S. Flag should keep in mind key points of U.S. Flag etiquette, which we may have forgotten amid today’s maddening pace of life. Distilled from the U.S. Flag Code, at www.ushistory.org: The U.S. Flag, a representative symbol of a living country, should be treated as a living thing and cared for as such; • The U.S. Flag should never touch anything beneath it, including the ground; • The U.S. Flag traditionally is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset; • The U.S. Flag must be properly illuminated if flown at night; • The U.S. Flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously; • The U.S. Flag should not be displayed on days when weather is inclement; (except if it is made of all-weather material); • If a State flag is also to be flown from the same mast, the U.S. Flag must be equal to or larger than the State flag; the U.S. Flag must always be at the top on the same halyard or raised first and lowered last if flags are on separate halyards. • The flag for any country is a source of pride and inspiration for the people. It deserves a certain amount of respect. The flag should be properly folded and cared for when not flown. • When proclamation by The President or Governor is given for the U.S. Flag to be flown at half-mast, the flag is first hoisted to the peak, then lowered to half-mast for the day. At the time for lowering, the flag is first raised to the peak and then lowered, (The exception is Memorial Day: The flag is flown at half-mast only until noon. At noon, the flag is again raised to the top and lowered at end of day).

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December 2011

GRAND LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form 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. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to news@krenekprinting.com. Must have parent(s) permission.

Marisol Plazas - P, B 16 713-446-2913 Mimi Zhao - T (Math 1-11, Alg 2, Sci 1-8, Chem/AP Chem), P, H 18 713-574-2456 Will Tran - B, T (Begin Drum, 1-5, HW) 16 281-693-5399 Sadie Butler - B, P 16 281-392-7881 Madison Dobbs - B, PP 15 281-455-7854 Foram Patel - T (Math 1-6), B 16 832-244-9771 Pranou Thanki - T (Math 2-5), B 14 281-398-3938 Umang Thanki - T (Math 4-6) 16 281-398-3938 Susan Hagger - B, PP 14 281-395-5369 Nikita Zamwar - T (Art/math) 17 281-599-8994 Kimberly Plouhar - B, PP 14 281-392-5508 Liam Van Oart - PP 14 832-321-5960 Lacey Bowersox - B, PP 15 713-244-4832 Connor Cerda - B, H, L, SS, CPR, FAC, RCC 13 832-321-5167 Nour Alhawamedeh - B, H, PP, T, SL 13 713-832-8204 Daniela Lopez - B, PP 15 832-768-5554 Jasmine Oh - B, PP, T (algebra) 16 832-605-8039 Julia Trahan - B, PP, CPR 16 713-829-9979 Carly Gesoff - B, PP, T 14 281-395-1062 Diego Heredia - B, C, H, PP, L 16 832-451-9413 Melissa Keckley - B, PP, T, H 16 713-855-5787 Akash Nair - T (K-5 computer/acad.) 13 281-398-5770 Ashley Chen - B, C, PP 14 832-955-6024 Mandy Che - B, PP, T (math 1-8) 17 832-866-2990 Kalyn Soli - B 17 281-743-7588 Nikhil Gupte - T (math 1-11, science 1-12, Span. 1-3) 17 281-838-9207 William Lasater - PP 13 832-278-7182 Caroline Chun - T (math), B 15 281-693-1329

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Classified Ads FOR SALE Elegant pool table, builder Imperial International Pool Tables, in great condition, has only been used in rare occasions. Top cloth burgundy, side laminated cherry wood, two one inch thick slate pieces, top lamp and utility rack all included, plus accessories. Asking price, $900. 281-844-6896. 3 Rod iron Ethan Allen bar stools, $300 each; small Ethan Allen kitchen table, $250; black TV console, $200; green bench with matching cushion, $150. Call 832-437-3515 or dmconkle@yahoo.com. Boehm porcelain nativity set. Six pieces, bisque finish, JMJ plus three angels in original boxes, $1,700 list, must sell $750. See each piece at boehmporcelain.com. Search BSB1 thru BSB6. John 281-392-7263. 2 Hyper Speed bikes, mint condition, paid $150 each, selling for $35 each, red and black, looks like a motor cycle. Call 713-298-9537. Free for the taking: Standard 4’ X 8’ pool table, three piece slate, need space for playroom for grandchildren. Call Jim for info. 832-866-6385. Yamaha GH1B beautiful piano, polished ebony, like new, purchased in 2002, $7,000 OBO. 281-398-6870.

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Rainbow Play System: 2 swings, 360 tire swing, 3 station swing beam, Jacob’s rope ladder, knotted rope w/ disc swing, slide, playhouse and more. Asking $1,400 OBO. Contact Joe 832-654-8886. Prom dresses, both long and short dresses, various colors and sizes; white bridal gown used for NCL presentation. Prices negotiable. 281-392-6518. Kenmore 27” gas dryer, 800 series white, $300; Whirlpool Gold washer Ultimate Care II, white, $200. Both excellent working condition. 281-513-5612. Office Setup: Full size dark cherry executive desk, rear section & hutch; dark cherry solid bookshelf; roll-up dark cherry floor mat (for carpet or tile); brush nickel / cherry floor lamp. Total Value $1,700. Very good condition 832-510-6489. Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205. Contact School8007@aol.com.

AUTOMOTIVE Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543. 1996 Buick Roadmaster Ltd: White, leather seats, 76K miles, good condition, $4,500. Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712. 89 Toyota pick up, 4 cylinders, very clean and in great running condition, $2,800. 281-744-2779. 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder, $3,550. Call for details 281-726-4305 Pat.

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HELP WANTED A local State Farm agent is seeking highly motivated telemarketers to work in a fun, upbeat office environment. Applicants should have telemarketing experience and reliable transportation. Please email resume to Tom@TomZellers.com for more information. Experienced groomer, with minimum of 2-3 years of hair cutting experience (not your own dogs). Fill out application at 18310 FM 529. No calls. 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 are 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. Looking for part-time pest control technician for Gotcha Pest Control. Call 281-531-5113 or fax resume to 281-531-1502. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed childcare 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 Security Officers. Part time/full time on the job training. No experience necessary. Professional & reliable retired welcome. Must provide TDL, Soc. Sec. card, (clear criminal history). Excellent benefits, all shift available. Call today & set up interview. 281-759-1010. 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston TX, 77079. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.

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Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Dental Hygienist needed part-time, minimum 3 years experience, 2 days a week, 7 AM-4 PM, 9 AM-6 PM, days flexible, San Felipe/Voss. Fax Resume to 713-974-4760. 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. A growing residential construction co. locally owned & operated looking for advancement minded English speaking individual w/truck & tools. Call for more information 713-591-7825 or 713-446-6989. Paralegal - Katy area law firm looking for candidate with 5+ years experience. Ideal candidate should be proficient in Word and WordPerfect, be a self-starter, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Send resume & salary requirements to 281-398-1380. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. 281-646-9928.

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PETS FOR SALE Shih Tzu adorable puppies. 281-743-3500. Cavalier King Charles playful healthy little puppies for sale. 281-492-6763.

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT REWARD: “Tube.” Neutered male, 10 lbs,. solid color blue gray silky fur, gold eyes, one missing and one chipped front tooth, current immunizations, microchipped. Medical records are at Kingsland Blvd Animal Clinic. ‘TUBE’ has been a member of our family for 10 years and we miss him. If you see our precious cat ‘Tube,’ please call us right away and we will come pick him up. He’s shy around strangers and will probably run from you if you approach him. However, if you have a way with animals, you may be able to sweet talk him into your home. Thank you for your help. 713-306-0805 (Carole) or 281-674-6311 (Bob).

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE Bay House in Sargent, waterfront property with boat access to house, built in 2003. 2 BR’s, 2-car garage, vaulted ceilings, central AC/heat, storage shed attached to house, carport, enclosed stairway, water & sewer system. Call Bill at 979-429-6853.

HOMES FOR LEASE 3-2 spacious home in Katy, $1,200 monthly. Call Fred or Nataly 281-347-2494 for info.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 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.

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HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES Grand Lakes - Committee Chairpersons COMMUNITY EVENTS Winter Festival Carole Fox 281-693-1183 carolejeanfox@yahoo.com Bonnie Duhart bduhart0325@gmail.com GARAGE SALE OPEN Easter Egg Hunt Bonnie Duhart bduhart0325@gmailcom Carole Fox carolejeanfox@yahoo.com JULY 4th EVENT Carole Fox 281-693-1183 carolejeanfox@yahoo.com NEWSLETTER Monica Vagholkar monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com WOMAN’S ASSOC. Alexis Bante acbante@aol.com Eva Miller evajoel@sbcglobal LOST & FOUND PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 grandlakes4pets@aol.com PLAY GROUPS Elizabeth Demaree emtheriot@yahoo.com 281-392-8861 CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com GRAND LAKES BOARD of Directors Collins Pier Bill Jenkins

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POLICE/FIRE Emergency Numbers.... Fire Department (Emergency) Fire Department (Non Emergency) Fort Bend Co. Sheriff

Schools www.katyisd.org KISD Administration KISD Transportation Alexander Rae Elementary Beckendorf Junior High Seven Lakes High School Miller Career Center www.katyisd.org

***911*** 281-498-2800 281-498-1310 281-341-4665

Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 Reliant energy 713-207-7777 email:service@reliant.com Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 Municipal District Services ( MDS) GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 281-290-6503 Billing/Payment/Customer Care 281-290-6507 Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 Best Trash 281-313-2378 (Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 1-800-332-7143 or www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> Comcast 713-341-1000 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512

Community Katy Family YMCA Fort Bend Co. Court House Katy Chamber of Commerce

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Libraries Ft. Bend Co. Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch Cinco Ranch Library George Memorial Maud Smith Marks

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Dec. 19th - 30th KISD Student Holiday