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WHY YOU SHOULD NOT FEED DUCKS HARMLESS GESTURES LEAD TO HARMFUL CONSEQUENCES For generations feeding ducks has been a pastime shared by many of us who have grown up thinking that this was an environmentally responsible and humane way to dispose of old or stale bread. However, feeding ducks and geese is actually unhealthy and potentially dangerous for the birds. This seemingly generous act, in fact, can be extremely harmful. Bread and similar products such as crackers, chips, doughnuts and popcorn are a great source of carbohydrates but have little nutritional value. In fact, feeding bread is equivalent to feeding your child nothing but candy. Without healthy food and proper nutrition the ducks and geese will quickly succumb to disease and death. THE PROBLEMS WITH FEEDING DUCKS Feeding ducks and geese can lead to the following problems as well: • Duckling malnutrition - in areas where ducks are regularly fed bread the ducklings will not receive adequate nutrition for proper growth and development. • Overcrowding - Where food is easy to come by, ducks and other waterfowl will lay more eggs and the pond or lake will become overcrowded. This makes it more difficult for the birds to seek out healthier food sources and increases territorial aggression, especially during mating season. It will also cause ducks to cross busy streets in search of food.

• Pollution - What happens to all that bread that is not eaten? It causes algae growth, pollution and can eventually eradicate fish and other life in the vicinity. • Diseases - A diet rich in carbohydrates leads to greater fecal production and bird feces easily harbors bacteria responsible for numerous diseases including avian botulism. • Attraction of pests - Rotting leftover food attracts other unwelcome pests such as rats, mice and insects. These pests can also harbor additional diseases that can be dangerous to humans. CARING FOR DUCKS & GEESE If you care about ducks and geese, do not feed them. They can live longer, healthier lives by relying on natural food sources such as aquatic plants, seeds, grasses and insects rather than taking handouts from will-meaning humans. Now that you know, you can help by not feeding the ducks and geese and by educating other duck lovers.

UPCOMING EVENTS December 6, 2015: Holiday Event December 9, 2015: HOA Board Meeting December 10, 2015: ARC Meeting

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Join your Grayson Lakes neighbors on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 3 PM-6 PM at the Grayson Lakes Clubhouse to celebrate the holiday season!

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3:30 PM-5:30 PM: Club House Festivities with refreshments, bouncy slide, crafts, cookie decorating, trackless train and photos with Santa (bring your camera). 5:30 PM: Stay and enjoy the bright lights and decorations of our annual holiday boat parade! The boats will circle Lake Grayson by the Club House.

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL BOARD COMMUNICATION

www.graysonlakesliving.com To find the latest news and information on upcoming events, documents and copies of Board minutes, please go to our homepage.

CREST MANAGEMENT COMPANY, AAMC CONTACTS

The team members dedicated to the Grayson Lakes Community Association, Inc. are as follows: Lisa Presley, CMCA, AMS - Community Manager, 281-9454659, lisa.presley@crest-management.com. Lisa should be contacted for contractor issues and Board requests.

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RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP

Just some friendly reminders since there have been some recent complaints about pets in our neighborhood.

This holiday event is a much anticipated gathering for everyone. We hope to see you there! Thanks again to our generous and faithful sponsor of the annual holiday event Bob Miles, Broker Associate, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene and our neighborly volunteers.

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Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water, food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are completely dependent on their owners for their welfare. • Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. If you can’t make the commitment, don’t get the pet. • Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle. Don’t get a high energetic dog, if you don’t have the time to exercise him. If you can’t afford grooming or can’t do the grooming yourself, pick a low maintenance dog. • Spay or neuter your pets. There are too many homeless animals without adding to the problem. • Don’t make your dog a “backyard dog.” Dogs strive on companionship and need to be with their human pack. • Be aware of weather conditions. Leaving your dog in the car on a hot day or in the yard without shade or water is risking your dog’s life. • Make sure your home is “pet” safe. Pesticides, medications, household cleaners and some houseplants (dieffenbachia, philodendron, hyacinth and mistletoe) can be deadly to your pet. Keep them out of reach. • Provide veterinary care for your pet. Keep their vaccinations up to date and make sure they have annual checkups. • Keep identification tag on your pet... it is your pets ticket

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back home. Both dogs and cats need ID!! Microchipping is good too, but an external tag is essential, it could mean the difference of your neighbor returning your pet to you or turning him into the pound! • Obedience train and socialize your animal. • Don’t let your pets run loose. Dogs should be walked leashes. Any outdoor off leash access should be secure in a fenced area. An outdoor cats average lifespan is 3 years, an indoor cat’s average lifespan is 14 years. • Provide your pet the proper diet. Obesity can be as deadly as malnutrition. Be aware that some foods can be deadly, such as chocolate and fatty foods can cause pancreatitis. • Make sure your pet get proper amount of exercise. • Take extra precautions during holidays like Fourth of July. It is the scariest time for pets, make sure your pets are secure indoors. Also protect your pet during Halloween. • Be kind to your pet and show him with love... remember you are his world. • Take special care of your pet during their senior years. Source: www.dogsaver.org/caninecrusaders/responsible.htm

GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL

Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the second Wednesday of every month except September. The meetings are held in the Grayson Lakes Clubhouse and start at 6:30 PM. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Clubhouse door no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting notices will also be emailed to residents who have provided an email address to the Association. If you would like to be included on that list, contact Lisa Presley at lisa.presley@crest-management.com. Notice of a canceled or rescheduled meeting will be posted on the Clubhouse door no later than 6:30 PM of the regularly scheduled day. Residents wishing to observe need only show up. Residents wishing to speak are asked to inform the Management Company at lisa.presley@crest-management.com requesting to be placed on the agenda. Please do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since agendas are prepared a week in advance. If you will indicate the nature of your business beforehand, it will give the Management Company and your Board a chance to prepare for questions that might come up. Please be advised, it is your Board’s practice to limit initial comments from residents to 5 minutes, so plan accordingly.

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Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies-infected wildlife. To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact Ft. Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512

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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission. DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER

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• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid highphosphate product. Keep flowers picked for more bloom.

If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization has its own requirements for membership.)

• Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month. • Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-1313; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure. • Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather damage. May acidify again.

AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information. VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. Frank Torres, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Betty Edmundson.

• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties of lilies. Mulch.

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Felix Garcia III, Commander, 386-793-8065 or sgtg31@yahoo.com.

• Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged.

Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).

• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of water than lack of food.

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TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL

Varsity front row: Caitlin Lynch, Gabby McKinley, Alison Goss, Corbin Olson, Alyssa Balandran. Back row: Abigail Frische, Julieta Verdejo-Parada, Carrie Gerdes, Alicia Yong, Callista Harris and Kiersten Potter.

JV Girls with medals are Sarah Rogers, Kristen Robinson, Rebeca Beaird, Maria Rengifo, Isabella Fons, Hailey Sanchez and Malena Barrera.

TOMPKINS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY MCNEIL INVITATIONAL! Tompkins High School girls’ cross country teams ran at McNeil Invitational in Round Rock this weekend. Varsity ran in the Gold Division against 43 other teams and was 19th overall. Varsity girls’ times: Alyssa Balandran - 18:44 - Varsity District Corbin Olson - 19:27 - Varsity District Caitlin Lynch - 19:33 - Varsity District Carrie Gerdes - 19:52 - Varsity District Kiersten Potter - 20:08 - Varsity District Gabby McKinley - 20:19 - Varsity District

Alicia Yong - 20:20 - Varsity District Julieta Verdejo-Parada - 20:24 Alison Goss - 20:51 Callista Harris - 21:13 Abigail Frische - 21:26

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Tompkins JV Cross Country place 2nd out of 40 teams at McNeil Invitational and earn 7 medals! JV Girls competed in a race with 542 runners and all 8 runners were in by the 42ndspot. Girls that earned medals and their times: Kristen Robinson - 13:17 – 10th place medal Hailey Sanchez - 13:18 – 11th place medal Isabella Fons - 13:22 – 14th place medal Sarah Rogers - 13:24 – 15th place medal Rebeca Beaird - 13:32 – 16th place medal Maria Rengifo - 13:33 – 17thplace medal Malena Barrera - 13:36 – 20thplace medal Madison Aug - 13:55

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How does the program work? Donations in any amount are being collected now through December 10th and will go towards the purchase of $50 grocery gift cards for students and their families identified by campus principals. If interested in making a contribution, please make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families. Mail or deliver check/cash to Katy ISD Partners in Education, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520, Katy, TX 77494.

KATY ISD FOOD FOR FAMILIES

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

OPEN YOUR HEART TO BRING JOY TO A KATY ISD FAMILY 2015 FOOD FOR FAMILIES CAMPAIGN

As you begin your holiday planning, Partners in Education invites you to support our annual Food for Families campaign benefiting Katy ISD students and their families in need. Last year, our Katy ISD community worked together to raise $26,000. With the continuing enrollment growth, we hope to raise $30,000 by December 10th. Please join us and help bring joy to a Katy ISD family.

ONE KATY STUDENT WINS WRITING CONTEST - READ3ZERO

On Saturday, November 14th, the Houston non-profit literacy organization, READ3Zero, honored one Katy student at a memorable Luncheon and Book Signing event for this year’s winners of the “I Write” contest and celebrated the organization’s sixth year. The student is Sachi Khemka from Taylor High School. The Awards Ceremony offered individual recognition in the form of a certificate of excellence to each student author and illustrator followed by the Literacy Luncheon and Book Signing with Honorees, Neil and Maria Bush, co-chairs to the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, Luncheon co-chairs Michael Pearce and Matt Burrus, emceed by Deborah Duncan of Great Day Houston. The luncheon was held at the Hilton Americas located at 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010. Founded in 2009 by children’s author and public speaker, Melissa M. Williams, READ3Zero has embarked on a mission to help share aspects of the literacy and publishing world, influencing the lives of children to learn outside the classroom. One of the primary creative projects at READ3Zero is the annual short-story contest,

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which emphasizes the concept that reading and writing go hand in hand. The program provides leadership and speaking opportunities to the students after they are published. Children are also allowed to submit drawings for the front and back cover of the book. Organizations, businesses and community members are able to help fund the efforts of READ3Zero by contributing support for future projects. Information regarding ways to support READ3Zero and the “I Write” Contest and other programs can be found on the organization’s homepage www.READ3Zero.org.

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Registration for the 2016-2017 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 5, 2016 and continues through January 15, 2016. Registration forms will be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15 months through 5 years of age. We are located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. For more information please visit our website www. stpkaty.org and click on the ECDC Preschool tab at the top of the page or call the St. Peters ECDC Office at 281-492-0623 from 9 AM-3 PM.

The 4th Annual Gingerbread Jog 5K run, 1 mile kids fun run and 1 mile family walk, benefitting the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston (PHC) will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at La Centerra in Cinco Ranch. All proceeds go to the PHC, whose primary mission is to minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women and their families as they experience pregnancy. Online registration is available at www.thedriven.net, race day registration will begin at 6:45 AM with the 5K starting at 8 AM, 1 mile kids fun run at 8:05 AM and the 1 mile family walk/run starting at 8:10 AM For more information on the event, please contact the PHC at 281-578-0078. La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy, Texas (77494) or go to www.LaCenterra.com.

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

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The Nutcracker Sweet Tea Party brings the community and families together as a prelude to the performance of The Nutcracker presented by Intempo Dance on December 19th at Seven Lakes High School Performing Art Center. Come enjoy this magical holiday tradition. For tickets and more details, please visit www.intempodance. com or email us at intempodance@gmail.com or call us at 281-394-2773.

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

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The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include: December 1st & 2nd: Animal Homes December 8th & 9th: Life in a Log December 15th &16th: Christmas in the Woods (Last meeting for the year; Class resumes Jan 12) SATURDAYS IN NATURE This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations

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THE MESSIAH COMMUNITY SING-ALONG WITH ORCHESTRA St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is excited to be presenting the Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, December 6th at 7 PM. The Sing-Along is accompanied by a full orchestra, acclaimed soloists and will include Part 1 from the Messiah and will also include the “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Amen.” Scores will be available for loan or purchase. The event is open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to join us at St. Peter’s - 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. Child Care will be available. If you have further questions, please visit our church website at www.stpkaty.org.

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CURRENT-A CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS HOSTING THE 13 TH ANNUAL JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM Experience the night hope was born. The event will be held Thursday through Sunday, December 10th-13th at Current-A Christian Church, located at 26600 Westheimer Parkway, just south of Interstate 10, Pin Oak exit #740. A winding trail and experienced guides will lead you through a series of live action scenes tracing the journey Mary and Joseph took centuries ago as they were expecting the miraculous birth of Christ. Your travels will lead you through the village of Nazareth, into the camp of the Magi, past the Roman census and open-air markets of Judea, ultimately ending at the simple manger where Christmas began. For tickets or more information on Journey to Bethlehem, visit jtbcurrent.com. Tickets are $6 per person (children 5 and under are free) but Thursday night is a free premier night. There will be an Express Pass option available for purchase at $12 per person (infants are free). Event Times: Thursday, December 10th and Friday, December 11th, 7-9 PM; Saturday, December 12th, 5-9 PM and Sunday, December 13th, 5-8 PM.

LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH TO PRESENT “THE CHRISTMAS STORY” Living Word Lutheran Church invites the Katy community to its presentation of “The Christmas Story” by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi on Sunday, December 13th at 8 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM in the church sanctuary. Let us inspire and prepare you for the celebration of the birth of our Lord with both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces. The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir and a chamber orchestra. Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy 77450 at the corner of Westheimer Parkway. For more information, please see the church’s website www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.

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

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Katy Christian Women’s Connection starts off the Christmas season with our Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. The luncheon starts at 11 AM and ends at 1 PM. We are planning a fun event with Christmas music provided by Sherry Woodruff and Angie Whitley. Bring an ornament (under $7) and participate in our lively ornament exchange. Joining us from College Station, Jeanne Beckman will speak to us about “The Perfect Gift.” The luncheon is $18 per person. Bring a friend and celebrate the Holidays! For more information or to RSVP, please email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH Living Word Lutheran Church would like to invite the community to join them on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ. An early Christmas Eve Worship service featuring contemporary music will be held at 2 PM. At 4 PM, children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their families) are invited to a Christmas Eve Interactive Worship service. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of Christmas. Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship services featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a brass ensemble will be held at 7 PM and 10 PM. Prelude music will begin 30 minutes before the start of the Candlelight Worship service. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday. We come together for fellowship, to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.

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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.

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

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

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Katy Girls Softball Association has been providing an equal opportunity softball program for girl’s ages 4-17 years old, at any skill level for over 30 years. Registration is now open for the Spring 2016 season. Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed Online or in person. Please visit our website, www.kgsa.org for forms and dates or any other info. If you have any questions, please email bwpate@hotmail.com

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AHFC has multiple campuses in and around Houston. The club invites all interested players from the ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Evaluations and to become part of our success. Please visit albionhurricanes.org for details. AHFC also offers the JHSL Rec Program for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex. For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program.

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

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

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

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Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com

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The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys from Kindergarten to 8th Grade and the Katy Lady Cavaliers for Girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.

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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 - 281-633-4734. To register online for any event (www. fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4734 or by visiting the library. LIBRARY CLOSINGS December 24th-27th: Christmas December 31st at 5 PM and January 1st: New Year’s SPECIAL EVENTS • COFFEE 101 - Saturday, December 5th, 2:30-4 PM, Meeting Room. Bryan Hibbard, roaster/owner of Fort Bend Coffee Roasters, will talk about the history of coffee, the seed-to-cup story, home coffee-brewing and proper storage. • DECK THE HALLS: CREATIVE CRAFTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Sunday, December 6th, 2-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. This fun family event will include simple holiday craft projects for adults as well as for children. For adults, library staff members will demonstrate how to recycle old books and give them a new purpose by turning them into beautiful decorative pieces, such as 3-D Christmas trees and ornaments. Special age-appropriate holiday craft activities are planned that will delight children as well. Cookies and hot cocoa will be available for this afternoon of holiday fun for the family. • FAMILY-HISTORY RESEARCH: Reservations are required. Land-Grant Records - Tuesday, December 8th, 10 AM, Computer Lab. Introduction to Maps - Saturday, December 19th, 10 AM, Computer Lab. • WINTER HOLIDAY MINI-CONCERT - Tuesday, December 8th, 10:15-10:45 AM, Lobby. Students from the Austin Elementary School Cosmic Choir will sing an assortment of holiday carols.

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• LET’S LEARN ORIGAMI! - Thursday, December 10th, 7 PM, Room 2A. Learn how to make an elegant decoration or gift from a simple piece of paper. Library staff will demonstrate how to create a rose, a flying swan and a firework box. • SUNDAY SHOWCASE: FEATURING THE SECOND-STREET BRASS ENSEMBLE - Sunday, December 13th, 2 PM, Meeting Room. Enjoy a variety of musical pieces, from holiday favorites to New Orleans jazz, classical pieces and baroque. The ensemble features two trumpets, a French horn, a trombone and a tuba. Formed in 2013, the group has been performing in the Rosenberg area at fundraising events, private parties and for CAST Theatrical Company. All five musicians are members of the Rosenberg Symphonic Band. • SLEEPING BEAUTY MARIONETTE SHOW - Wednesday, December 30th, 3 PM and 4 PM, Meeting Room. Master puppeteer Jean Kuecher, producer of Marionette Playhouse, will entertain children of all ages with her beautifully handcrafted marionettes on an elaborate stage, with music and lighting. After the performance, stay to learn some of the backstage secrets. These performances are made possible by the Friends of George Memorial Library. • BOOK BREAK - Thursday, December 17th, at 12 Noon, Room 2C. The book to be discussed is I Capture the Castle, written by Dodie Smith. Those attending may bring a lunch. • ESL BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS - Thursday, December 3rd, 10 AM, Learning Lab; presented in English. The book to be discussed is The Freedom Writers Diary, a written by the Freedom Writers and Erin Gruwell. Copies of the book are available at the Literacy Services office in the Adult Services department of the library. • ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Tuesdays, 10 AM-12 Noon, Learning Lab. Program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” will provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills. • ADULT ESL COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the Computer Lab. These classes are for people who would like to learn how to speak English and to use a computer. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Each class is designed to improve English-speaking, reading and writing abilities while teaching basic computer skills.

Introduction to Computers & the Internet: Friday, December 4th, 10 AM-12 Noon. Introduction to MS Excel: Friday, December 18th, 10 AM-12 Noon. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the Computer Lab. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Mouse Practice for Scaredy Cats: Wednesday, December 2nd, 10 AM Computers 101: Thursday, December 3rd, 10 AM You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, December 7th, 9 AM MS Word 2010 Survival Basics: Wednesday, December 9th, 10 AM Hands-On Internet: Thursday, December 10th, 10 AM MS PowerPoint 2010 Survival Basics: Wednesday, December 16th, 10 AM eReader Q&A: Every Tuesday in December, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab. (reservations not required) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Toddler Time: Thursdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th at 10 AM, offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. • Story Time: Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th and 16th at 10 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories, movies and ageappropriate craft activities. • Pajama Night Story Time: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 PM, gives families an evening option for some activities presented during the daytime. Pajama Night Story Time will NOT take place on December 24th, the library will be closed for the holiday. • Pajamas-n-Play: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 PM. Songs, stories and a craft for all ages. • Family Story Time: Saturdays, December 5th and 12th at 10 AM. Families with children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy stories, movies and crafts together. • After-School Break - 3rd Thursday at 4 PM. Crafts, movies, stories for school-aged children in grades K through 3. The program on December 17th will be “Make a CD Snowman Decoration.”

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• Tween Time - 1st Thursday at 4 PM. Activities for youth in grades 4 and 5. The Tween Time program on December 3rd will be “Card-Making.” • Middle-School Program - 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6 PM. Activities for youth in grades 6 and up. The December Schedule is as follows: December 7th: Craft & a Movie December 21st: NO PROGRAM

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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 Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704.

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 AM-12 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7 -8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Ariel 281-731-7313. La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. • MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 1007. • KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web.

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• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more information visit http:// kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com. • THE FELLOWSHIP MOPS - MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so register now! For more info and registration directions visit: www.thefellowship.org/ministry/mops. You can also contact us directly at MOPS@thefellowship.org. • CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany Of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. For more info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com. • MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org. • MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty.org/mothers-of-young-children. • iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy. • REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. • ALL MOMS OF KATY - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. • KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. For more info., please email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. • KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form.

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. • PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www. parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. • FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. • BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281398-7353. • 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. • HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook.

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) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info., www. compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118. • 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.

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• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. • KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. • PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 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 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info. • FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays at 1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information call 832-222-2208 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. • DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237. • HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org. • KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. • GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450. We offer biblically based support groups. Please call 281-646-1903 for further details or www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.

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• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS - We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery groups. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao for more information. • CHRIST CLINIC - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190. • HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUP-

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• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule. • HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. • LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753. • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING - meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000 • HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - meetings are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St. Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, contact us at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919. • HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts. net. For more info., contact Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com. • IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and support for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@gmail.com. KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP - Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more information. GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.

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POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: • KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated.net or our website www.katyrepublicans.com. • WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. • REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month. More info. on Facebook or email Kandace Dusek at Rwckaty1@gmail.com. • KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@hotmail.com. LIONS CLUBS: • KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Salt and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, Katy. • FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB - Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi restaurant in Fulshear. Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org or email us at info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org to learn more. ROTARY CLUBS: • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com. • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon to 1 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com. • WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. TOASTMASTERS:

• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/ • PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-6287. For more info. on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org. • EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more info., contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com.

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• AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOC. KATY CHARTER CHAPTER - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6 PM. Networking begins at 6 PM, dinner and meeting at 6:30 PM. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com. • W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF ADMIN. PROFESSIONALS (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). • ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info., or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. • BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7 AM, Willowfork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. If you are interested in growing your business, please come to a meeting. Call Kitty Tennison, President, 281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President, 954-729-3870 for more information.

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• (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO RANCH - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. • PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI - meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. • INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4 -7 PM at Trios Latin Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Newell Cheatheam 281-392-3034, newell. cheatheam@gmail.com or www.newellsdesigns.com. • THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. • WEST KATY NETWEAVERS - meets at Yong’s (Cravings Grill) 29615 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441 every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of breakfast is $5 and an additional fee is $1. For questions, visit www.facebook.com/groups/westkatynetweavers. • KATY BAR ASSOCIATION - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Sarah Springer at sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com or 281-646-0644 for more info. • FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER – meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Thrive Church, 29358 McKinnon Rd., 7:30 AM. For more info contact Amy Norvell at 281-914-3830, anorvell@ fulshearareachamber.com or www.fulshearareachamber.com. NEIGHBORS/WELCOME: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at member’s 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.

CRAFT, HOBBY, JUST FOR FUN GROUPS • NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB OF KATY - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016. • HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER - Upcoming events (all events are free and at 3033 Bear Creek Dr. unless specified elsewhere): Call for information on events. We generally meet on the first Tuesday of the month. • 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 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. • KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. • THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS - meets 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road west). For more info. concerning meetings, email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net. • KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD - Last Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10.

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• 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. • 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 information, call Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679. • FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each Thursday night, 7:30 - 9:30 PM at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette777@hotmail.com. • PRAIRIE PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB - meets first four Friday nights at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows from 8-10 PM. For questions, call Carl Holsworth at 281-3868504, Tom & Cheryl Berra at 281-492-8798 or Donna Bowen 214-280-0003. • HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC. For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www.squarethru.com. • THE KATY 4-F BASS CLUB (FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN) - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. • THE TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. • THE KATY BEAD GROUP - meets Wednesdays at 12 noon on the second floor of the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean at 281693-4398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com. • THE KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE - We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6 -8 at Double Dave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol. com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info. • KATY WOODWORKER’S GUILD - meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7 -9 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. • THE HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB - meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 2 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. • THE KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB - meets the first Monday of each month at the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on Mason Road (back room). Eat at 6 PM. Meeting from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to katycruizers@yahoo.com. • THE KATY AREA ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs Officer at 281-352-8057 for more information on artist mentoring and monthly members’ meetings or visit www.katyareaartists.org. • CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP - Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. If interested, call Jim at 281-450-1087 (cell) for further information. • PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - Meet the second Thursday monthly 6:30 PM at Houston Community Center at Bear Creek, 3055 Bear Creek Drive, Houston 77084. Contact Janet at jjcpaints@yahoo.com or Lisa at lwilson@casualty.com. • BABYLONIAN CHESS CLUB - meets every Saturday at 1:30 PM at Katy library. All of Katy is welcome. Contact Dr. Alkhafaji at 858-999-7070.

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• WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB - meets 3rd Friday of every month, 7 PM, at Cy-Fair VFD Admin building, 9630 Telge Road. For more info., call Hank Berti, 281-858-1944. • IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - meets 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM at the Harris County MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon, in Katy. This is just west of Mason Road, one mile south of I-10 at Mason Road (exit #745). Call 281-395-3038 for more info. • BRITISH AND EXPAT FAMILIES OF KATY - Social group open to all Brits and expats living in Katy and surrounding areas. For more info, www.meetup.com/british-and-expat-moms-of-katy or contact Vanessa Heintz 281-579-2832 (vanessa.heintz@ rocketmail.com). • BRITISH GROUP - a small group of Brits who meet in the Copperfield/Cypress/Katy area. If you are interested in joining us for coffee/lunch etc., please phone Lezley Ewen at 281-8619219 or email bearcreekbrits@gmail.com. • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN - Career Branch of NCJW has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info., call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@sbcglobal.net. • BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION - Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www. BayouBelles.org. • CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.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 to 4 at different locations. Please contact the Senior Society President, Kathy Pritchett at kathyspritchett@gmail.com or by phone at 713-8766057. For more info, go to www.nscar.org. • KATY CHAPTER TEXAS SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - Meet at 6 PM at the Willow Fork Country Club, 21005 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy. Contact Allen Greene at hagii45@att.net for more information or www.txsar. org/Robert Rankin/. • KATY FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH - Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM - 2 PM and 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM. Located on the corner of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church, at 1603 Norwalk Drive, Katy 77450. For more info, contact 281-578-8338. • BEAR CREEK GENEALOGY SOCIETY - meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, September - May, from 1-3 PM, at the Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr., Houston, TX 77084. Contact: Gary at 832-408-5519, email getober@ hotmail.com or Tom at 832-754-2875 or twoltz@comcast.net.

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The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.

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The Katy YMCA is looking for volleyball and basketball youth sport officials. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be able to work Saturdays. Part time (approximately 15-20 hours per week). To apply, visit www.ymcahouston.org/job-opportunities or contact Tyke Pantophlet at 281-392-5055. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245. Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Window/Door Sales (Houston/Katy): We are looking for motivated, honest individuals with an aggressive sales mentality. Full time or part time needed. Must have sales experience in window and door projects. We are looking for additional sales help to accommodate our growth. Very lucrative possibilities. We offer Milgard, Vista, Simonton and many other brands. Interested parties please email your resume and/or qualifications to replacementwindowsofkaty@ gmail.com. This is a commission 1099 position.

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Lost white cat. Escaped while on vacation, name Lilly. Very bashful, medium fur, all white. Please call 225-368-6750. Reward offered. Lost Calico Rex cat, white with spots. Her name is Emily. Belonged to my deceased sister. Please return, no questions. 713-557-5901. .

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