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Grayson Lakes Kids Fishing Derby The Grayson Lakes Events Committee and their Generous Sponsors Host Free Fishing Derby for Kids & Families on April 21, 2012 Grayson Lakes is hosting an exciting, fun-filled day of fishing for kids, ages 2 to 15 years old and their families. Community youngsters are invited to come out to the Grayson Lakes Community Center with their fishing poles, tackle boxes and bait and take part in the Fifth Annual Grayson Lakes Kids Fishing Derby from 9:30 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Every child fishing at the derby will receive a free goodie bag full of fun stuff provided by the event’s local sponsors. In addition to free fishing, the day will feature food and beverage, prizes and fun. Youngsters will begin registration at 9:30 AM and the fishing contest will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Refreshments will be served at 11:00 AM as we announce the Fishing Derby prizes. Families are welcome to stay and continue fishing for as long as they would like. A parent or guardian must register and accompany all children. Grayson Lakes has a strong commitment to the community’s youth and is proud to host a memorable day of fishing for our young residents. Events like this fishing derby can be a great bonding experience for kids and their families. The beauty of fishing is that it is an activity that a family can enjoy together for a lifetime, especially in a community like ours.

6 th Annual Grayson Lakes Kids Fishing Derby April 21, 2012 - 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Grayson Lakes Community Center - All Grayson Lakes Residents Welcome We need volunteers to weigh the children’s fish and officiate the event. If you can give 2 hours of your time on this day please contact Becca Patterson at graysonevents@gmail.com. We desperately need community volunteers to make our neighborhood events possible. Please contact us today.

Grayson Lakes Annual Holiday Social

(We thought you’d like to see this even though it’s a little late) M a n y G r a y s o n L a ke s neighbors turned out for the Annual Holiday Social on December 3, 2011. The event started at 3:00 with Santa (Don Fleener) riding in a Willow Fork Fire department truck along with Ally Johnson as his Elf helper. Together they threw out candy to children lined up on neighborhood streets. At 4:00, the clubhouse festivities began with a craft table (organized

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by Alesia McMahon and Katherine Galpin), a refreshment table (organized by Nicole Bauman and Ashley Thompson), photo opportunities with Santa on the dock, a bouncy slide for the children and a cookie decorating table and holiday tattoo station (organized by Kara Chaumont). Others that helped with the event were Donna Medeiros who recruited high school students from the Seven Lakes SOS program to help with the event and earn their service hours at the same time. Becca Patterson helped with the set up of the event overall and secured our sponsors that donated financial funding to help pay for this event. Our sponsors were Bob Miles Realty and EnTouch-BIG THANK YOU to them! Lori Joiner did a wonderful job coordinating the entire event again this year. All around it was a great time to get to know neighbors, let the kids play, enjoy some refreshments and kick off the Christmas holidays! If you would like to volunteer for this event next year we would welcome your help, please contact Lori.Joiner@uscm.org.

Recycling Grayson Lakes has recycling services. Collection will occur on Mondays only; please have your recyclables out by the curb before 7 AM every Monday. Best Trash is requesting that paper products be dry, clean and loose; and containers be empty, clean and loose. Paper products acceptable for recycling pick up include: • Newspapers and inserts • Magazines and catalogs • Junk mail, envelopes and file folders • Office paper • Cardboard • Cereal and gift boxes • Wrapping paper • Milk and juice cartons • Paper bags and phone books Containers acceptable for recycling pick up include: • Glass (clear and colored) • Aluminum cans, foil and serving containers • Plastic bottles, jars, tubs, buckets and grocery bags • Styrofoam containers and packaging • Metal can, pots and pans

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Grayson Lakes Board Approves Carried Over Expenditures At the January 11, 2012 meeting, your Board approved a number of expenditures that were carried over from 2011 due to a shortage of funds. • $7,799 was approved for repair and painting of several metal fences throughout the community. Maintenance of metal fences will be an ongoing issue. • $1,955 was approved for repair of the shower at the pool, which developed serious leaks at the end of last year’s swimming season. • The Board accepted an extension to the contract with our landscape maintenance company, CJ’s Yardworks, to add mowing of the Katy-Flewellen median. CJ’s will provide 21 mowings a year at an annual cost of $682.44. • Late last year, a resident noticed grinding sounds coming from the pool area. This was diagnosed as a failing pool pump and your Board approved $1234.64 for replacing the pump.

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vegetables • Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.

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A Brief History of St Patrick’s Day The story of St. Patrick’s Day begins around 385 A.D. with a man named Maewyn, who at age 16, was sold into slavery, which brought him closer to God. He managed to escape slavery and headed to a monastery in Gaul to study, where he adopted the Christian name “Patrick.” For the next 30 years, he traveled throughout the country, setting up monasteries and converting the natives. After his death in 461 (on March 17th), he was declared a saint. So what happened from there? The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in America in New York City in 1762, not Ireland, and consisted of Irish soldiers in the English military marching through the city. This was a chance for the soldiers to reconnect with their heritage.

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Ireland, on the other hand, does not have such a long history of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This changed around 1995, when the government made a push to use St. Patrick’s Day as a way to drive tourism and to showcase Ireland to the rest of the world. Parades and celebrations are now common in Ireland around this day (in fact, their celebrations last several days) and some one million people took part in last year’s festivities in Dublin. When people nowadays think of this day, they get an image of the shamrock in their head. Why? Its origins are rooted in Patrick himself. He used the shamrock as a way to show how the trinity works: three separate elements of the same entity.

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On March 1, 2012 Nottingham Country Garden Club will feature Marilyn Almon, a Fort Bend Master Gardener. Her program will be “Propagation.” Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC Meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Bldg. #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy. For more information, see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub.org or call 281-5781036 or 281-693-0016. Watch for information regarding our annual plant and bake sale, which will be coming up at the end of March. We welcome all people interesting in gardening and gardening related areas from West Houston and the Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of

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Garden Clubs. (Our membership dues include the fees for these.) The purpose of the club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale and projects that vary each year.

Nottingham Country Garden Club annual Fundraising Plant and Bake Sale On Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm the Nottingham Country Garden Club will have their annual Fundraising Plant and Bake Sale. The sale will take place in the parking lot of Pin Oak Village at the SE corner of Pin Oak & Kingsland, catty corner from Walgreens and South of Katy Mills Mall. We will be selling plants of many varieties and sizes grown by our club gardeners and home-baked goodies, all at excellent prices.

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Nick Christoffersen has earned his Eagle Scout Award, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting. Nick is a scout in Katy’s Boy Scout Troop 557 of the Texas Skies District. He has been involved in scouting for 11 years. He began as a Tiger Cub in the 1st grade. Nick has attended When you join the Y, you belong to a National Youth Leadership training ain palette community of men, women and children in 2007 and again in 2010 as a staff who strive every day to be healthy, member. He has taken on many leadership roles over the years including Den Chief of pack 557 and • Youth Sports Leagues assistant patrol leader of Troop 557. He has sealed his membership • Year-Round Swim Lessons in the Order of the Arrow with his brotherhood. Light

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Nick’s eagle project was organizing the West Houston Fall Fishing Tournament at Mary Jo Peckham park in Katy. He was responsible for securing sponsors, donations and volunteers. The tournament was held in conjunction with fishing classes where participants earned their angler certification through Texas Parks and Wildlife. Young scouts also worked towards their fishing merit badge. Nick is a junior at Katy High School and is on the Katy swim team. He is also active in St. Edith Stein’s youth group. Nick plans to major in mechanical engineering and pursue a commission in the United States Marine Corps.

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Cub Scout Pack 393 is a homeschool pack that serves the Katy area. If you have a boy between the ages of 6 and 10 (entered first grade through fifth grade this fall) and are wanting them to join an activity that is full of fun learning experiences, this is the group for you. To learn more about both scouting programs, upcoming summertime events and 393 please e-mail Sam Randolph at sumosam@sumofam.com

Katy Boy Scout receives heroism award Sean Payne of Katy Boy Scout Troop 925 recently received the very prestigious Heroism Award given by the Boy Scouts of America to scouts who have performed heroic acts. On July 10, 2010 Sean dove into a local swimming pool in Katy to pull his one-and-half year old brother Ethan from the the pool after Ethan accidently went down the steps and into water too deep for him to get out without help. Both Sean and brother Ethan were unhurt and Troop 925 are very proud of Sean!

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Local Veteran Groups Meet 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.) 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

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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. Peyton Lumpkin, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Karon Cramer.

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Pope John XXII High School COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE 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, Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the school gym (rain or shine). 12X12 Spaces are available to rent for $30, if interested. Please contact Ana Sanchez re: Community Garage Sale at ams1965@att.NET. Space is limited, so act fast!

Katy Area Parents of Multiples (KAPOM) garage sale Katy Area Parents of Multiples (KAPOM) will be holding their next semi-annual garage sale on Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The sale will be located at The Church of Holy Apostles, 1225 W. Grand Pkwy. S. Katy, TX 77494. KAPOM’s consignment style sale will be selling gently used child related and household items. Lots of kids clothing, toys and equipment. Contact kapom@kapom. org for more information. We will also be hosting a breakfast bake sale so come hungry!

SUNDOWN GLEN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

There will be a Community Garage Sale on March 24, 2012 with a rain date of March 31, 2012. Signs will be posted at the entrances to the subdivision and individual signs at homes. Sundown Glen is located off North Fry Road and Saums.

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND HUGE GARAGE SALE The Garage Sale will be on Saturday, March 31st, 8 AM - 1 PM, in the James E. Taylor HS Parking Lot, 20700 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy. There will be furniture, kitchenware, clothing, toys, sporting goods, tools and more! Sponsored by Boosters of the 300+ student JET Band. All proceeds benefit the band!

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Military Order of the Purple Heart: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in Old Town Katy. David Lemak, Commander.

Chapelwood United Methodist Women’s 49th annual Spring Thing Market will take place Wednesday, March 7th, from 9 AM - 5 PM and Thursday, March 8th, from 9 AM - 3 PM, at the church at 11140 Greenbay Drive, Houston. Preview Party will be held Tuesday, March 6th, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

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On of the largest spring bazaars in the city, it features more than 90 unique vendors, which will provide an exceptional and diverse shopping experience. More than 300 volunteers organize this grand event and ensure that proceeds go to charities chosen by the United Methodist Women. This year, because of the generosity of Chapelwood members, 100% of the proceeds from Spring Thing will support the chosen local and global charities. It includes an expansive silent auction and this year several vacation trips and homes, decorative accessories, jewelry and unique theme baskets. Additionally this market will give shoppers the opportunity to donate directly to a particular charity. Admission to Spring Thing will be free, and entry to the Preview Party is a donation of $10. For more information, click on www.umwspringthing.org or visit Facebook.com/ SpringThingMarket for year round news and specific vendors.

Shop Til you Drop at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender You are Welcome to “Shop Til you Drop” at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender on Saturday March 10, 2012 at Crosspoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen Blvd Katy, TX 77450. Explore over 50 vendors from 9 am to 4 pm to find great bargains on jewelry, bags, books, specialty gifts and much more. Find gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day. The first 200 customers will receive a FREE Swag bag with secret coupons and gifts from local vendors to use throughout the year. Contact member.thao@gmail.com or jlushbaugh@gmail.com for more details. Check us out on Facebook under Spring Fling Vendor Blender. Event sponsored by KAPOM.

2012 Folk life Festival What was life like for the pioneers of early Texas? How did they Dress? What skills did they need to survive? Where did the children go to school? What kinds of animals did they own? These questions and many more will be answered for those who attend the 27th Annual Katy Folk Life Festival. The Katy ISD Outdoor Learning Center will be transformed into scenes of the late 1800’s, as many demonstrations and activities of pioneer life are recreated. Visitors will also be able to walk the nature trails, visit the duck pond, and see the displays and exhibits in the science and history classrooms. The Katy Folk Life Festival is a family fun event with interesting lessons in Texas History. Make plans to attend on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Outdoor Learning Center is located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. Drive west on Interstate 10, take exit 740, turn North on FM 1463 and follow the signs to the Outdoor Learning Center. Admission is $1 per person.

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“Boots ‘N Whoops!” annual spring fundraiser Aggie Recording Artist, Kimberly Dunn will be at our annual spring fundraiser “Boots ‘N Whoops!” Aggie or not, this is a concert you don’t want to miss! Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Red River Dance Hall (SH 249) Purchase tickets today for this private performance.

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Keep Kids Connected Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, March 3rd at 6 pm at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Old Katy. The event will start with an enchilada dinner from 5-6 pm for $6 for anyone who is interested. The Bingo Fundraiser is $25 per person for 12 games (on 9 cards for each game) with a free bingo dauber for each player. For more information, email keepkidsconnected@gmail.com.

Second Saturday Aluminum Can Collection - If you live in the Houston Area, please consider participating in our “Cans for a Cure” Recycling Program. The second Saturday of each month, Keep Kids Connected collects aluminum beverage cans at the Tradition Bank Pin Oak Branch location from 9 am-12 pm. The proceeds from recycling the cans helps fund the purchase of Netbook computers and pediatric cancer research. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to support this recycling pro-gram and donate their aluminum cans to Keep Kids Connected. Keep Kids Connected was created to help kids stay connected to family and friends while they undergo their treatment for cancer or any other life-threatening illness. The idea for the organization was created by Caitlyn Mortus who is, herself, a cancer survivor. While going through her treatments, she was given a Netbook computer from a family friend. The computer kept her in contact with her friends and helped keep her spirits up when she was in the hospital for her treatments or unable to have visitors. Her wish is that every kid battling cancer or any life-threatening illness be given a computer so they can stay connected to their family and friends while they are going through their treatments. Her wish has become our mission. For more information about Keep Kids Connected go to the website, www.keepkidsconnected.org or check out their Facebook page! If you would like to get on the contact list for upcoming events, email keepkidsconnected@gmail.com.

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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Earns Pilot’s License Cadet 2d Lt. Javier Rocha from Katy, Texas, earned his private pilot’s license in December 2011. The seventeen year old cadet first flew in a CAP Cessna as a passenger during an orientation flight in February of 2009. “During that flight, I knew instantly that I had to become a pilot.” His first act after receiving his license, was to proudly take each family member for a ride. Along with this accomplishment, Cadet Rocha has earned the Doolittle Award, a high honor for cadets. He holds a leadership position in the cadet squadron, has attended encampments for training in emergency services and takes an active part in ground team management during squadron search and rescue exercises. His goal after graduating high school is to obtain a commercial pilot’s license, go to college, then to join the Air Force as an officer in flight training. Javier is currently a senior at Cy-Springs High School.

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Outstanding Teacher of American History award Star of Destiny Chapter, NSDAR, was pleased to present Mrs. Kelley Kerlick, 7th Grade Texas History and 8th Grade U. S. History teacher at Cinco Ranch Junior High, with the Outstanding Teacher of American History award at the meeting held January 10, 2012. Mrs. Kerlick has been teaching in Katy ISD for 21 years and while she has taught many subjects, her greatest joy is teaching American History. She loves this country and strives each day to passionately present the history of the United States in a way that not only touches the minds of teens but, more importantly, their hearts. Making the presentation is Star of Destiny Member Rebecca Miller, assisted by her daughter, Anna, who is one of Mrs. Kerlick’s 8th grade students.

Certificate of Appreciation The Star of Destiny, NSDAR, Chapter in Katy, Texas was proud to award Phillip Powell, class of 2012 at Seven Lakes High School, a Certificate of Appreciation for his American flag service. Phillip currently has subscribers in the Seven Meadows and Cinco Ranch Section II subdivisions where he places the American Flag in yards for six American patriotic holidays each year. Phillip developed this flag service after he volunteered for his uncle in Tyler, Texas. He returned to Katy and developed his own business! We commend his patriotic efforts in our community.

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KATY YMCA PROGRAMS Register now for YMCA Summer Programs. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or ymcahouston.org. Low fees! Scholarships available. Summer Day Camp – ages 6-15 Summer Sports Leagues – Track & Field, Baseball or 7 on 7 Football Summer Sports and Specialty Camps – ages 6-14 Swim Lessons – 6 months thru adult; group & private lessons Don’t let your kids miss out on summer fun at the Y! YMCA Healthy Kids Day - Saturday, April 28th, 10 AM-2 PM: This annual celebration is about FUN and FITNESS for today’s youth. Moonwalks, face painting, games, fitness demonstrations and MORE! Local vendors and YMCA staff will be on hand to tell you about programs and services that cater to today’s kids! Stop by to find out about summer sports and specialty camps, day camp and swim lessons. Held at the Katy Y. 22807 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 77494.

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The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra returns to Katy on Saturday, March 24th, joining with the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Choir, to present Theodore Dubois’s The Seven Last Words of Christ. The chamber concert begins at 7:30 PM at the church, located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. The Seven Last Words of Christ provides a musical setting for seven phrases spoken by Jesus Christ while he hung dying on the cross. The phrases, taken from all four Gospels, are often shared in churches during Holy Week to help Christians reflect on the meaning of Good Friday. FBSO will accompany the choir with a smaller chamber orchestra consisting of strings and woodwinds. FBSO is under the direction of Katy resident Dr. Hector Agüero. The St. Peter’s choir is under the direction of David Galasso. General admission tickets are $10 each in advance or at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.fbso.org or call 281-276-9642.

Holy Week at Living Word Lutheran Church Sunday, April 1st - Palm Sunday The Katy community is cordially invited to attend a Lenten Cantata, “Behold the Gift of Love” presented by the Choir of Living Word Lutheran Church. The cantata tells the story of God’s redeeming love for us and retraces Christ’s suffering and sacrifice on the cross. The choir, accompanied by a chamber orchestra, will present the cantata on Sunday, April 1st at the 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am services. Following the services, children will be invited to an “instrument petting zoo” where they can see and hear up-close demonstrations of the orchestra instruments. Thursday, April 5th - Maundy Thursday The Maundy Thursday worship service will be held at 7 pm. Friday, April 6th - Good Friday “Journey to the Cross” begins at 10 AM and is an interactive walk through the events of Holy Week for young children and their families.

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“Stations of the Cross,” a worship service for all ages, will be held at both 3 pm and 7 pm. Sunday, April 8th - Easter Sunday Celebration The Easter Sunday worship services will be held at 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am and 6 pm. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy, 77450. For additional information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org.

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BIBLE STUDIES Katy Christian Women’s Connection

Join us for a prayer coffee and fellowship 10 AM to 11:30 AM La Madeleine’s 23322 Mercantile Parkway, Katy, TX (Grand Parkway and I-10) Bring a friend and don’t forget to bring your Bible. 2012 Prayer Connection dates: March 8th April 12th May 10th June 7th July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th November 8th December 6th

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Holy Covenant United Methodist Church Come join us at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church for Wednesday Night Encounter; a night of fellowship and a meal. Dinner is at 5:45 PM. We have something for everyone. Come and bring a friend or two! HOLY COVENANT is located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy TX 77449-3717, 281-579-1200, www.holycov.org.

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

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Cornerstone EPC celebrated their 30 th anniversary Members of Cornerstone EPC in Katy, Texas rejoiced as they celebrated their 30th anniversary. Cornerstone (named Calvin Presbyterian 30 years ago) joined the EPC in 1982, shortly after the denomination was formed. On October 22nd, members and guests came together for an evening of remembering the past and a renewed commitment to serve the Lord. The theme of the evening was “Learn from the Past - Love in the Present - Live for the Future.” Photo is of Cornerstone’s current pastors, Carter Sanger, Nathan Carico, Allen White and two former pastors, Buck Oliphant and Sam Downing, taken at the 30th anniversary celebration.

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

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

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

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Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, latpull pully syystem, & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled

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Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. 281-861-7500.

Mosaic Art, original beautiful crosses, vases, letters and bowls made from old china. 281-395-3664.

Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409.

RODEO TICKETS! Can’t see ‘em all. Call for availability, 281-381-4019. IMPEX Powerhouse bench and weights, $125; Yamaha Cornet, $500. 281-859-0563. Wedding Dress - Beautiful, white, strapless Demetrios gown, paid $700, Sell $450 OBO. Prom Dress - Strapless ball gown, grape color, paid $450, Sell $300 OBO. Call or text 281-435-2862 for a picture. Total Body Gym, assembled, $350; brand new never opened Amazon Kindle, $75; Brand new Bender Ball with 3 videos for buns & thighs, core & fat burning, $10; Wedding Precious Moments, $25. 281-734-2060. Beautiful corded green (sage/hunter) fabric sofa. Has only been used 6 mos. non smoker. Is in excellent condition and is very comfortable. Asking $375. Call 281 650-2492. Gorgeous round dining room solid pine pedestal table with 6 antique side chairs. Superb condition. 46” round extends to 74” oval. This eclectic set will add style to your dining room. Pictures available, $1,150. 832-723-3384. GE white 10 cycle front load dryer, excellent condition, 5 yrs old, $350. 281-787-1205. Black 90 gallon Aquarium. Includes canopy, tank, stand and filtration system. For Pictures: rhea.prevost@yahoo.com. Olhausen Provincial 4x8 Oak Pool Table, 3 piece slate top, green felt. Price includes balls, oak triangle ball rack, oak 9 ball rack, 6 cues, bridge wall caddy and overhead light. Asking $1500. 281-859-3598.

Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205. Contact School8007@aol.com.

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2004 GMC Sierra Extended cab truck, leather interior, Boise radio system, XM radio & On Star ready, 20-inch chrome wheels, chrome tool box. Well maintained, one owner, all maintenance records available, excellent condition, 127,000 miles. Sell for $8,500 OBO. 832-654-5339 or 281855-9030. Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543. 1996 Buick Roadmaster Ltd: White, leather seats, 76K miles, good condition, $4,500. Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712. 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder, $3,550. Call for details 281-726-4305 Pat.

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Wanted: To buy Rolex watches. 281-414-3597.

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HELP WANTED - CARE Happy singing special needs girl (11) seeks friend 18 years old or older to come to our home (West Katy) and play with her this summer for 15 hours a week and occasionally during the school year. No special skills required - only a smiling face and loving heart. Great for college students or grandma’s. Call Terri 281-732-5995. Live in caregiver for elderly ambulatory female. Must be mature female, non smoker with valid drivers license, transportation, and good driving record. Duties include companionship, personal care, light cleaning, and cooking. MUST be able to live in Monday through Saturday. Please have references. 281-550-7577.

HELP WANTED Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. 281-646-9928.

PETS FOR SALE Beautiful, playful, happy miniature Schnauzer puppies for sale. 281-492-1618.

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Lost Cat: $$ REWARD$$ Named “Tube” blue gray silky fur, one missing front tooth, one chipped front tooth, current immunizations, microchipped. ‘TUBE’ has been a member of our family for 10 years and we miss him. If you see our precious cat ‘Tube,’ please call us right away and we will come pick him up. He’s shy around strangers and will probably run from you if you approach him. However, if you have a way with animals, you may be able to sweet talk him into your home. Thank you for your help. Call anytime, 713306-0805 (Carole) or 417-773-3795 (Bob).

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE

Student Housing UTSA. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home provided positive cash flow and free housing for my daughter while attending UTSA. Walking distance to campus keeps your gasoline bill low as well. Located in the Maverick Creek subdivision and priced to sell at $140,000. Please contact via email barkerbrogle@gmail.com or call 281-217-3840.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

Aruba Marriott Timeshare. July 15-22. oceanview, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 TV’s. Sleeps up to 8. New, beautiful. Great children’s and adult activities. Kiddie pool with slide, several pools with lazy river. Great for 2 families to share. Best offer 713-594-2788. Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

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Affordable student housing in San Antonio is priced to sell at only $120,000, this 3 Bedroom 2.5 bath house located close to the Medical Center and on the UTSA bus route. Just completed renovations including new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, new bathroom cabinets, new 6 panel doors, new carpet, fresh paint throughout and more! Email jjp.1215@hotmail.com or call 281-217-2240.

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

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

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 help 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 – IK, RJS, DI, SD, LHA

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