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2013 GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The annual Grayson Lakes Community Garage Sale was originally scheduled for September 21st, but the weather forecast called for rain and thunderstorms, so the Board decided to add September 28th as an additional day and give the residents of Grayson Lakes a second option. There were 58 registered participants for the two days and the turnout was spectacular. Some residents even took advantage of both days to sell their items, with much success. Katy Christian Ministries was in the neighborhood on the 21st to collect leftover garage sale items as donations. Thank you to all who donated your items. We hope your garage sale was a great success! Please remember that garage sales are only allowed as Board sanctioned events. Watch the community calendar to see when next year’s garage sale will be scheduled.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE GRAYSON LAKES Do you enjoy community events? Do you think it is important for Grayson Lakes residents to be informed? Are you interested in maintaining the attractiveness of our community? Are you willing to promote Neighborhood Watch and other crime prevention programs? Would you like to help your Board make good decisions? If so, we have opportunities for you! Frankly, we don’t have the budget to provide all of the things that make Grayson Lakes a wonderful place to live, so we rely on volunteers for “extras.” Many of these volunteers have been working hard for over 5 years and are beginning to wear out. We could use some new energy. Take a look at the committees described below and get involved. You can let Trey, any member of a committee or any member of your Board know you want to help and we will get you started. EVENTS COMMITTEE: The Events Committee organizes the Fishing Derby, the Independence Day Celebration, the Annual Garage Sale and the Christmas Boat Parade and Event. The committee also maintains our Christmas decorations that always need some repair before being hung. There is always a need for help, so please respond when the call goes out for volunteers to support upcoming events even though you might not want to be a standing member of the committee.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: The Communications Committee handles the signs at our entrances, maintains the web site and provides content for the newsletter, website and Facebook page. The committee is currently in need of a chairperson, so there is an opportunity for someone to shape the way we keep residents informed. There is also a need for volunteers to change the entrance signs and there is always a need for articles of interest to the community. Let Trey know if you can help. SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Safety and Security Committee is in need of leadership from one or more energetic people interested in promoting Neighborhood Watch, Neighborhood Night Out and other national and local crime prevention programs. The presence of Officer Singh in our community is keeping crime low and neighbors watching out for neighbors can only make that better. This is a big job, so you might want to encourage like-minded friends to volunteer with you. The main job for the Safety and Security Committee Chairperson is to create community awareness. Additionally, the chairperson runs the Neighborhood Watch, coordinates the Block Captains and ensures that a captain covers each area in our community. The chairperson contacts the block captains with any safety or security issues in the neighborhood so that the block captains can keep the residents of their block informed. The chairperson will hold

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LAKE AND IRRIGATION COMMITTEE: The Lake and Irrigation Committee was organized to advise your Board on matters related to the operation of our lakes and our irrigation. The operation of the lakes is now well understood so there is not much activity regarding that topic. Irrigation is another matter. With steadily increasing water rates it becomes more and more important that we irrigate efficiently. Some members of the committee have monitored the effectiveness of soil moisture sensors that we installed to ensure we don’t water unless our plants need watering. Results have been mixed and the committee particularly welcomes the involvement of residents who have knowledge of irrigation systems.

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LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE: The Landscape Committee was organized to advise your Board on landscaping matters. The committee is currently involved in making recommendations regarding plant replacements. Any resident interested in the maintenance of our landscaping is encouraged to become involved. The work consists of designing and recommending plans for areas in need of replacement plants.

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE: This is the only committee that is defined in our governing documents. It is a seven member committee chosen by your Board and it is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic standards established by the developer of Grayson Lakes. This committee works hard to ensure that Grayson Lakes maintains the same look that it had on the day you bought your house. Membership on this committee does require an understanding of the Architectural Guidelines. BUDGET COMMITTEE: The Budget Committee was organized to develop budget alternatives for consideration by your Board. It also gives residents a way to become involved in the budgeting process. The committee is chaired by the current elected Treasurer and a call will go out for volunteers about mid-year via newsletter, website and Facebook. This describes ways you can support Grayson Lakes through involvement on our various committees. If you know a committee member and want to volunteer, let that member know. If you don’t know someone on the committee that you are interested in, contact Ry Reid at 832-678-5390 or send an email to ry@sterlingasi.com. Remember this, the activities outlined above will go away if there are no volunteers to support them unless we pay to have them done with a resulting increase in dues.

TO RESIDENTS WITH CONCRETE FENCES

Shortly after the first of the year, the Association will initiate a maintenance program for concrete fences. In case there is a question, a concrete fence is shown in the picture.

In this particular case, posts are deteriorating and need to be replaced. If you live on a lot with a concrete fence, please watch your mail box for a letter outlining the schedule for inspection and repair. Workmen will need access to your backyard for inspection and provisions for pets will need to be arranged for both the

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inspection and the repair. If you have specific concerns about the concrete fence bordering your property or if you have any special circumstances that need to be addressed, contact Ry at 832-678-5390 or at ry@sterlingasi.com. Remember to watch your mail. Thank you for your cooperation. Residents with wooden or metal fences that lie on the property line adjacent to common areas share responsibility with the Association for maintenance and can expect contact in the future. Residents with an urgent repair issue should contact Ry at 832-678-5390 or at ry@sterlingasi.com.

SHORELINE PROBLEMS IN GRAYSON LAKES This is to let everyone know that your Board is aware that soil movement along the shoreline of our lake is causing the concrete apron to break up. Since the lake is owned by MUD 130, not by the Association, the first step needs to be discussions between the MUD Board and your Board about this situation. At the time this is being written, no discussions have occurred and none will occur until after the first of the year. We know this is a matter of significant concern to residents, so updates will be provided through articles in this newsletter.

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LOW HANGING LIMBS If things have gone according to plan, you will notice that many of the trees in common areas have recently been trimmed to remove low hanging limbs. Over time, all common area trees will receive the same maintenance and that maintenance will be ongoing. In the interest of your neighbors, your Board asks that you take the time to check your trees and make sure they are trimmed to allow at least 6 feet of clearance. This will make it much easier on residents who enjoy that daily walk or evening run. Advice about trimming trees, from the Texas Master Gardener Handbook, is paraphrased below. Your Board recognizes that many of our common area trees are also in need of trimming and approved funds, at the July Board meeting, for trimming trees along common area sidewalks. The Budget Committee will include a plan for periodic tree trimming in the future. “According to Dr. Alex Shigo, former USDA Forest Service plant pathologist, thick and heavy branches should be removed flush to the collar at the base of the branch, not flush with the trunk (Figure 6). The collar is an area of tissue containing a chemically protective zone. When a dead branch decays naturally, the decay advances downward until an area of very strong wood - or the internal protected zone - meets an area of very weak wood. At this point, the branch falls January 2014

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STREET LIGHT OUTAGES

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GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL

Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the second Wednesday of every month except December. The meetings are held in the Recreation Center and start at 6:30 PM. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Recreation Center 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 Ry Reid at ry@sterlingasi.com. Notice of a canceled or rescheduled meeting will be posted on the Recreation Center 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 ry@sterlingasi.com that they wish 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 Stone Baked Pizza since 1976

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GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY

• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than from lack of food. • Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. • Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. • Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting. • Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in. • Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to crown. • House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias. • Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. • Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer s directions before spraying. January 2014

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• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted. • Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. • Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses. • Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. • Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus, including rotted manure. • Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.

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During the November Board Work Study meeting, Officer Shannon Taylor was sworn in to serve on the Katy ISD Police Force. Officer Taylor’s law enforcement experience includes having served as a police officer for the Delphi, Indiana Police Department and Purdue University. Officer Taylor is a graduate from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and has been an officer for more than 14 years. After serving for Purdue and Delphi, Officer Taylor served three years as a police officer at Rice University. She resides in Katy with her husband, John Taylor and her daughter. Katy ISD peace officers are licensed and certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education. The Katy ISD police jurisdiction includes all territory within the boundaries of the District (181 square miles) and all property, real and personal, outside the boundaries of the District that is owned, leased or rented by the District or otherwise under the District’s control. Peace officers employed by Katy ISD have the same authority, powers, privileges and immunities as bestowed on all Texas peace officers while on or off duty. For more information about the Katy ISD Police Department, visit www.katyisd.org/police. Grayson Lakes

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The Katy ISD Education Foundation is pleased to announce that BP America has joined the organization as a Cornerstone Investor by contributing $50,000 for STEM-related teacher grants. The BP STEM Grant Program will be administered via the foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant initiative. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and represents the integration of science and mathematics into existing areas of study. “As a Katy ISDEducation Foundation Cornerstone Investor, BP stands at the forefront of an initiative from which generations of Katy ISD students will benefit,” said Chris Crockett, Katy ISD Education Foundation Board President. “BP’s contribution will provide Katy ISD teachers with countless opportunities to bring extraordinary classroom experiences to their students.”

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Please join us at our Men Who Mentor breakfast January 31st 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM At the ESC Men are needed for mentoring, save the date: January 31, 2014. If you have ever thought about mentoring or are currently mentoring a Katy ISD student, save the date for thie SUPER event! Hundreds of young men and boys are needing a male mentor and waiting for someone like you. Save the date to learn how to become a superhero to a Katy ISD student on the brink of success.

PRESCHOOLS ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Registration for the 2014-2015 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 7, 2014 and continues through January 22, 2014. 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.

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The Pope John XXIII Cross Country team left after a short day of school on Friday, October 25th and made the long trip up to Elm Mott, TX (Just north of Waco) for the TAPPS State Cross Country Championships on Saturday morning. Once again Junior Emily Yoder was the star performer for the Lady Lions by running her fasted time of the year by 18 seconds and finishing 6th overall in a field of 157 runners, 25 seconds out of first place! Sophomore Elisabeth Martini 34 seconds) finished well within the top half of the field while Freshman Riley Donelson-Newhouse, running in only her 2nd Varsity race of the season, ran her best time by 1 minute and finished right in the middle of the pack. In the boys race, Senior Alan Lasater led the way by running his fastest time all year by 16 seconds, finishing 67th overall January 2014

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in a field of 185 runners. Junior Austin Morrison ran his best time by 1:03, Senior Noah Hearn ran his best time by 1:25, Thomas Ritter returning from an injury ran his best time by 7 seconds, Junior Osa Imoisi ran his best time by 37 seconds, Freshman Rossell Martinez ran his best time by 1:01 and Sophomore Kyle Smith ran his best time by 36 seconds. The boys team finished 18th out of 25 very good teams from all over the state of Texas. The team did an excellent job this season and will have almost everyone back again next year!

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Congratulations to our art students who competed in the Katy Rice Harvest Festival Photography contest! We had a lot of lion photographers earn ribbons this year. In the Wildlife category, Raquel Ginebra earned second place and Katie Lowe earned honorable mention; in the Activities category, Patrick Sepe earned first place and Batista Sumbe and Taylor Chojecki earned honorable mentions and in the Digital Manipulation category, Patrick Sepe earned second place with Robyn Lee and Batista Sumbe earning honorable mentions. Way to go, Lion artists!

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Chad Bell from Pope John XXIII High School in Katy, Texas is one of 50 All Star Mascots from across the country who will perform in the 2014 Capital One Bowl Pre-Game in Orlando, Florida. The individuals invited to perform are Mascots All-Americans selected from Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) summer camps across the country. All Americans are selected via tryout based on their overall character development and crowd leading skills. Only the top 12% of the mascots attending UCA

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The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools. Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries.org for additional information. HOUSTON CAT CLUB 61st Annual charity at show January 4 & 5, 2014 Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM Sun. 9 AM - 4 PM George R. Brown Convention Center Judging of beautiful Championship cats Judging of your household cat Veterinarian Q&A Cat Agility Contest Cat Adoptions Rescue Groups wide variety of vendors Info: www.houstoncatlub.org Sponsors: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Royal Canin, The Cat Fanciers Association Dr. Esley’s - Precious Cat Litters Vendors: For booth information, please contact Dale.wehrley@sbcglobalnet. Volunteers: Please contact Yvonne at Houstoncatclub@yahoo.com Grayson Lakes

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Pope John XXII High School, 1800 West Grand Parkway N. Katy, TX 77449, located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host a Community Wide Garage Sale from 7:30 AM to 12 noon in the school gym (rain or shine). 12x12 Spaces are available to rent for $30. If interested, lease contact Ana Sanchez, re: Community Garage sale at ams1965@att.NET. Space is limited so act fast!

THEATER/ARTS TAYLOR PLAYMAKERS PRESENT DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The Taylor PlayMakers present Disney’s High School Musical on January 24th and 25th at 7:30 PM and January 26th, at 2 PM, in the Taylor High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be sold in advance at www.taylorplaymakers.com beginning on January 6th for $12.50 for adults and $10.50 for students, seniors and Gold Card members. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office, the day of January 2014

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THE LONE STAR SYMPHONIC BAND The Band is based in west Houston, with rehearsals and concerts held at CrossPoint Community Church off of Westgreen Blvd. and I-10 (The Katy Freeway). Five concerts are slated for the Lone Star Symphonic Band’s 21st Season, with tickets for all concerts available on the Band’s website, www. lssband.org, for $5.50 each and will be available the day of the concert at the door for $10 each. All concerts begin at 4:00 PM and feature the Lone Star Dixieland Band for 30 minutes prior to the main performance in the foyer. All selections performed will feature life’s many colors. On March 2, 2014, the Band will perform “Lone Star,” a concertas big as Texas! The Lone Star Symphonic Band will perform on May 4, 2014, a spring-filled concert titled “Spring into Fun!” The annual patriotic concert, titled “We Hold These Truths,” will be held on June 29, 2014.

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Experience the latest craze of singing 4-part acappella harmony! Announcing open auditions (women only) for the award-winning Houston Horizon Chorus, Saturday, January 11, 2014, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Program Place for girls, 3000 Southwest Freeway, Houston 77098. Prepare a 2 minute presentation of acappella music that showcases your talent! Schedule your audition time by visiting www.houstonhorizon.org. We invite you to join us! The Houston Horizon Chorus is the 2012 Region 10 Chorus Champion and represented the region at the Sweet Adelines International Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii in November! Choruses are comprised of women singers of all ages, so come join the fun!

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 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include:

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Saturdays in Nature is a hands-on science program for families to do together offered by the Audubon Docent Guild at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Naturalists of all ages will enjoy quality time outdoors, fun nature themes, crafts and guided nature walks (walks offered at 10 and 11 AM). Start any time between 9 and 11:30 AM - no reservations are needed. Donations will be accepted to cover the costs of materials. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin. For more information, visit www.houstonaudubon.org.

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Cook-Off on Saturday, January 25th, from 12:00-2:00 PM. This event is open to the public. Come and taste a variety of chili, from mild to Texas hot and vote for your favorite. You can even participate in our Chili Bowl football game - no experience necessary. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.stcuthbert.org.

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

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

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15

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Katy Area Democrats meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Briarchester club house at 7 PM. Great speakers each month as well as opportunities for community involvement. For information, contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986 or pdarwish@ comcast.net or visit our website www.katydemocrats.net.

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Katy Mommy Patriots is a group of moms meeting together to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Come join us as we study the issues, work to elect candidates that will protect our rights and join with other groups across America to ensure that our voices are heard. We meet twice a month. For more information, call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854.

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ROTARY CLUB OF KATY

Formed in 1946, the Rotary Club of Katy has a diverse membership of 30 business and professional men and women. The club meets each Thursday, from noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E, Katy, TX 77494. For more information, call 281-392-0045 or visit www.katyrotary.com.

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TOASTMASTERS KATY TOASTMASTERS

Do you need to improve your communication skills for presentations, interviews, networking or everyday conversations with co-workers, customers or volunteers? We are a supportive group of members who help each other become better speakers and leaders. We meet the first three Thursdays at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. (We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road.) from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM. For more information, visit our website at http://katy.toastmastersclubs.org

PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Need speaking skills? Improve your communication skills; lose your fears of public peaking; and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you’ve chosen in life. You are invited to visit the Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club every Thursday each month, at 11:45 AM, at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084; telephone 281-228-6287. For more information on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org.

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Do you live in west Houston and work in downtown Houston? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills, please contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com for more information. We meet every Tuesday, at 7 AM and we’ve been serving the downtown area for 30 years!

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Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11 AM - 1 PM at LaFinca Mexican Restaurant on Westheimer Parkway. Meeting is free. Cost for what you order only. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com. Website: www.publicspeakersassociation.com.

BUSINESS/NETWORKING AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION KATY CHARTER CHAPTER American Businesswomen’s Association Katy Charter Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month, at Hasta la Pasta, located on the Grand Parkway. Networking begins at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner and meeting at 6:30. Please email RSVPs and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com.

WEST HOUSTON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS

The West Houston Chapter of International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). Networking begins at 5:30 PM, dinner is served at 6:00 PM. Reservations are required. For additional info, please contact Caroline Champness CAP-OM at caroline.champness@bp.com or go to www. iaap-westhouston.org to visit our website.

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BNI Katy meets every Thursday at 7:00 AM at 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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Business Network International, (BNI)/Cinco Ranch Group meets every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450. Please RSVP to Len Tierney at 713824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas.

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InHouston-Katy Premier Professional Business Networking Mixer InHouston/Katy Group invites area business professionals to come join different business professionals for the InHouston/Katy – Premier Professional Networking Mixer. No cover charge. They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For information, call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://tinyurl.com/yjomekg.

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Katy Neighbor’s Coffees are open to all women who live in the Katy Area. It is to promote friendship in the neighborhood among old and new residents. Coffees are held once a month 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 281-578-2078 or 281-395-1730.

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on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. The coffee is an informal gathering held in a members home. To attends the coffee, please call Peggy, 979-709-4497 for the location or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com. The Welcome Wagon Club Katy members and guests will have a toy collection to be presented to The Texas Children’s Hospital with a speaker telling the members about all the things the Hospital’s new location on the West side of Houston has to offer the community. The luncheon will be Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 11:30 AM. Cost is $25; location of the luncheon will be Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. All Katy area women, whether new or longtime residents, are welcome to attend. Reservations are required and must be made by Thursday, December 5, 2013. Mail a check made out to “Welcome Wagon Club Katy” for $25 to Norinne Stumph, 303 Imperial Bend Lane, Katy, TX 77493, questions call 281-395-0362 or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com. The Welcome Wagon Club of Katy is a community minded, social active organization, with membership being open to all woman in the Katy area. Monthly activities include: Bunco, Mahjongg, Book Club, Craft Group, Trips/Antiquing, Dinning Out, as well as Lunch and a Movie.

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• KINDRED (FOR MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS) - Meets every other Friday, at 9:30 AM. Register online at Kingsland.org. • 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 at 7:00 PM at Spring Creek Barbeque in the banquet room. 21000 Katy Freeway Katy Texas 77449. 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. 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 281January 2014

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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 281-5781036 or 281-693-0016. • AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org. • THE PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. • WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. • KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-6353000. • 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. • 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 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 nanette777@hotmail.com.

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• KATY WOODWORKER’S GUILD meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7:00-9:00 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 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 832-715-8206 (cell) for further information.

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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 1050 Katy-Fort Bend Road in “Old Town Katy.” Jim Gulley, Detachment Commandant, 832-741-6961. Or visit us online at www.usmcmarine1.org. • CIVIL AIR PATROL THUNDERBIRD SQUADRON - Cadet program is open to boys and girls, age 12 and adults. The unit meets every Tuesday night from 6:45 PM to 9 PM at Bear Creek Community Center located at 1601 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. 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/WEST HOUSTON AGGIE MOM’S CLUB - meet monthly on the first Thursday of each month (except January, July and August) at 7:00 PM, at Living Word Lutheran Church at 3700 South Mason Road, Katy. For more info., visit www.aggiemoms.org or www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com. • XI MU ETA - We are Beta Sigma Phi, an international Sorority. Please call Geri Riley at 281-395-6468 or geri.riley@juno. com 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. • BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY SOUTHWEST HOUSTON COUNCIL - an international women’s friendship network, that also provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. For info., please contact Jill Coble at 281-392-7181, jcoble3930@gmail.com. • THETA PHI KATY - Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee.dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net. • BEAR CREEK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY INC - meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month (SeptemberMay), from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, at Bear Creek Park Community Grayson Lakes

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

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