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Official Newsletter Green II Trails Phase II III Serving Green TrailsofPhase & Section

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*Green Trails Phase II includes all homes belonging to the pools at the Gerri Ayers Recreation Center and on Park Cypress.

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Thank You to all of the volunteers that helped out with the Green Trails Easter Egg Hunt. We had a great volunteer turnout, which made the day go really smoothly.

Here are the names of the people that helped out: Jim Austin Kristie Poldervaart Liz Bell Michelle & Andriana Gregovic James & Jacob Nichols Joanne Jung Bae Heather Harbuck Laurie & Steve Sawyer

Students from the Taylor High National Honor Society: Stephany Cobb Kanen Helbig Katie Prescott Sarah Stevenson Margaret Lin

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COMMUNITY EVENTS IS GREATLY IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS

We have 4 community events a year (Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th Parade & Pool Party, Fall Dive-In Movie & Snow Day) and without volunteers, these events would not happen. In the past, we had enough volunteers where each person only had to help an hour for each event. The more volunteers, the lighter the load for all involved. If you have children who enjoy these events, please consider volunteering and contact Kristie Poldervaart at poldervaartk@gmail.com or 281-647-9483.

Mosquito Control

Green Trails II has a mosquito control contract with Excalibur Mosquito Control but you can help, too. The best mosquito control program includes removal of breeding sites. Check your yards and correct these problem areas: 1. Bowl planters, pots, water dishes and birdbaths can hold dampness or water.

2. Clean out stopped up gutters or standing water in gutters.

3. Remove moisture holding pine needles from roof valleys and piles around house.

4. Don’t over water your yard. If water stands for more than 20 minutes after watering, you are over watering.

5. Monitor standing water under decks and around pools or spas. Spray under deck with garden-variety insecticide regularly or install a drain. Plastic under decks holds water, so try to eliminate it.

Association of Green Trails Phase II 2012 Swim Season Schedule Gerri Ayers 2012 POOL HOURS MAY 2012: 26th, 27th and 28th Day(s) Saturday Sunday Memorial Day

Pool Times 11:00 AM-9:00 PM 12:00 PM -9:00 PM 11:00 AM-9:00 PM

JUNE 2012 Day(s) Pool Times Monday-Wednesday 11:00 AM -9:00 PM Thursday CLOSED Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM JULY 2012 Day(s) Pool Times Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Thursday CLOSED Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM AUGUST 2012: 1st-26th; then weekends only Day(s) Pool Times Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Thursday CLOSED Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM SEPTEMBER 2012: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Day(s) Saturday Sunday Labor Day

Pool Times 11:00 AM-9:00 PM 12:00 PM-9:00 PM 11:00 AM-9:00 PM

Park Cypress 2012 POOL HOURS MAY 2012: 26th, 27th and 28th Day(s) Sunday Saturday and Memorial Day

Pool Times 12:00 PM-9:00 PM 11:00 AM-9:00 PM

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4. Proper swim attire required.

5. All infants and children not potty trained must be in swim diapers, no regular diapers allowed.

6. No running, pushing, dunking or roughhousing permitted.

7. Stay off ropes. Lap lane is to be used for lap swimming only.

8. No diving in the shallow end of the pool.

9. Diving Area: Swimmers must be able to swim without assistance to the ladder. No use of life jackets, flotation devices or goggles may be used while on the diving board. Only one person allowed on diving board at a time. All swimmers must dive straight out, not to the side of the diving board and then quickly get out of the deep end at the ladder on either side. No swimming in diving area when diving board is in use.

10. All floats must be approved by lifeguard.

11. No smoking, tobacco, glass containers or alcoholic beverages allowed in pool area.

12. No tennis balls, bicycles, skateboards or scooters allowed in pool area.

13. No loud music in the pool area.

14. No loud or abusive language will be tolerated.

15. You must be 18 years or older to swim during adult swim or under 24 months with a parent.

16. Only children 5 years and younger allowed in the baby pool and must be supervised by an adult.

17. No pets permitted on pool premises.

18. No one with exposed injury or wearing bandages in the pool.

19. Anyone swimming after hours will be suspended for the remainder of the swim season and trespassing charges will be filed.

20. All parties must be booked through the pool company.

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II GERRI AYERS POOL RULES

DIVING BOARD RULES FOR GREEN TRAILS GERRI AYERS POOL

JULY 2012 Day(s) Pool Times Monday-Tuesday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Wednesday CLOSED Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM AUGUST 2012: 1st -26th; then weekends only Day(s) Pool Times Monday-Tuesday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Wednesday CLOSED Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM SEPTEMBER 2012: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Day(s) Saturday and Labor Day Sunday

Pool Times 11:00 AM-9:00 PM 12:00 PM-9:00 PM

Obey the lifeguards. They have the authority to remove from the pool area anyone disobeying the rules or endangering the safety of himself or others.

Lifeguards have the final interpretation of the rules.

1. All residents must have an access card to enter the pool area. Everyone must sign in, including guests. Only 2 guests per resident card.

2. Parents are responsible for their children and guests at all times.

3. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. All non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 18 years of age. All non-swimming children must be within arms length of a parent or guardian at all times.

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• Parents are solely responsible for their child using the diving board. Green Trails HOA assumes no responsibility for accidents.

• Only those able to swim alone may use the diving board - no catching or assistance in the deep end. You may be asked to take a swim test to verify swimming ability.

• No use of life jackets, flotation devices, goggles or sunglasses may be used on the diving board.

• One person at a time - do not climb diving board steps until the person ahead of you is in the water.

• Swimmers must dive straight out, not to the side of the diving board.

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• Exit the landing area and swim immediately to the ladder to get out of way of next person. Do not dive until the previous swimmer has exited the landing area.

• No swimming in diving area when diving board is in use. Use diving board at your own risk.

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II PARK CYPRESS POOL RULES

Obey the lifeguards. They have the authority to remove from the pool area anyone disobeying the rules or endangering the safety of himself or others.

Lifeguards have the final interpretation of the rules.

1. All residents must have an access card to enter the pool area. Everyone must sign in, including guests. Only 2 guests per resident card.

2. Parents are responsible for their children and guests at all times.

3. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. All non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 18 years of age. All non-swimming children must be within arms length of a parent or guardian at all times.

4. Proper swim attire required.

5. All infants and children not potty trained must be in swim diapers, no regular diapers allowed.

6. No running, pushing, dunking or roughhousing permitted.

7. Stay off ropes. Lap lane is to be used for lap swimming only.

8. No diving in the shallow end of the pool.

9. Slide Area: Swimmers must be able to swim without assistance to the ladder. No use of life jackets, flotation devices, or goggles on the slide. Only one person allowed on slide at a time. You must go down the slide on your bottom, feet first at all times. No catching at the bottom of the slide is allowed.

Please clear the landing area at the bottom of the slide immediately after use and swim to ladder.

10. All floats must be approved by lifeguard.

11. No smoking, tobacco, glass containers or alcoholic beverages allowed in pool area.

12. No tennis balls, bicycles, skateboards or scooters allowed in pool area.

13. No loud music in the pool area.

14. No loud or abusive language will be tolerated.

15. You must be 18 years or older to swim during adult swim or under 24 months with a parent.

16. Only children 5 years and younger allowed in the baby pool and must be supervised by an adult.

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17. No pets permitted on pool premises.

18. No one with exposed injury or wearing bandages in the pool.

19. Anyone swimming after hours will be suspended for the remainder of the swim season and trespassing charges will be filed.

20. All parties must be booked through the pool company.

SLIDE RULES FOR GREEN TRAILS PARK CYPRESS POOL

• Parents are solely responsible for their child using the slide. Green Trails HOA assumes no responsibility for accidents.

• Only those able to swim alone may use slide - no catching or assistance at the bottom. You may be asked to take a swim test to verify swimming ability.

• No use of life jackets, flotation devices, goggles or sunglasses may be used on the slide.

• One person at a time - do not climb the slide ladder until the person ahead of you is in the water.

• Climb the ladder and sit down - no horseplay at the top of the slide.

• Slide feet first on bottom only.

• Do not stop or turn on the slide.

• Exit the landing area and swim immediately to the ladder to get out of way of next person. Do not slide until the previous swimmer has exited the landing area.

• Use slide at your own risk.

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GREEN TRAILS POOL PARTY RULES

1. ALL pool parties during open pool hours MUST be scheduled with A-Beautiful Pools, Inc. so we may accommodate all of our residents. Parties during regular open hours are limited to 25 persons. You may call 281-3766510 or get info on www.a-beautifulpools.com.

2. Pool parties may not conflict with neighborhood functions or swim team meet schedules. All parties must be approved by board member in charge of pools.

3. Pool parties scheduled in the evening must end by 10:00 pm.

4. There is a 10-day advance notice (call-in) to A-Beautiful Pools, Inc. for all scheduled parties. 281-376-6510 or www.a-beautifulpools.com.

5. There is a 5-day cancellation notice (call-in) to A-Beautiful Pools, Inc. for all scheduled parties. If the resident does not call to cancel the party then A-Beautiful Pools, Inc. will submit an invoice reflecting the time the lifeguards were at the pool for the scheduled party.

6. There is a $25 non-refundable set-up fee made payable to A-Beautiful Pools, Inc. to be mailed at least 5 days prior to the party. If not received by said date, the set- up fee increases to $35. The set-up fee is not a deposit.

They accept cash, money orders and credit cards (Master Card & Visa). No personal checks.

7. There are always 2 lifeguards for 1-40 swimmers; thereafter, one lifeguard for each additional 20 swimmers.

8. Lifeguards are paid individually at the rate of $17.50 per hour per lifeguard.

The resident responsible for the party must pay A-Beautiful Pools, Inc. in advance of the party for the lifeguards. If you are pleased with your party, tips are always appreciated by the guards.

9. Parties scheduled during the week after school begins are subject to a $75 fee. No parties will be scheduled after the pool closes for the season.

10. No alcohol may be served and there may be no smoking.

11. No glass containers.

12. Resident is to clean-up pool area from party and leave it as it was found - including removing all balloons and ties. No confetti please.

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Remember, ALL exterior changes made to your home or yard [including your fence] require ARC approval first. In need of an ARC form? Go to our neighborhood website at www.greentrailstwo.com.

Curbside Recycling Info

Curbside recycling now includes all glass, papers, plastics, aluminum and tin cans that are placed within the provided recycling bin. Please only use the recycle bins for recyclable materials. If items exceed container capacity, please place them adjacent to bin, well marked as recycling materials. If you find items left in your bin, it means they are not recyclable. Please dispose of these items in your trash container for the next scheduled pick up. Please remove caps, liquids and food products from inside the containers when recycling. See www.greentrailstwo.com for additional trash and recycling guidelines and how to obtain additional bins if needed.

STORM DRAINS

It is easy to overlook our storm drains, except during a heavy rain. These drains divert excess rain water and prevent street flooding. The rain water flows from the drain through a storm drain system into our bayous and eventually into Galveston Bay. Please be mindful of what goes down these drains.

Problem No. 1 - FLOODING Blowing leaves or debris can clog drains and cause street flooding.

Problem No. 2 - WATER POLLUTION Storm water receives NO treatment, so if storm water is contaminated by pollutants - then it stays polluted. Try to minimize use of lawn chemicals to prevent chemical runoff into the bayous. Do not pour oil or chemicals down the drain; take them to a recycling center.

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GREEN TRAILS TENNIS NEWSLETTER

PARENTS: Tweens and teens have been observed damaging our tennis courts and the equipment held within. Your maintenance fees pay for this vandalism directly. We try to keep these costs down while maintaining the nice amenities our neighborhood enjoys for all residents. Please let your children know if they are observed abusing our courts and/or their equipment, the Constable will be called to escort them home.

Should you notice anyone abusing our courts, please contact the constable at 281-463-6666 and report it.

Please note: tennis courts are for tennis only. Please let your children know that the courts are not for soccer, bike riding, skating or any other use. We want to keep our courts and amenities in good condition for the use they are intended for.

If you are interested in playing ladies tennis, we can offer you a spot on league teams at the B level (Monday) or A and B levels (Wednesday). The Tennis Committee has approved court reservations for these times. Each league level is currently looking to add new resident players. If you are interested in joining a ladies league, please contact Elaine Kearney - number is below.

Anyone, including tennis pros, wanting to reserve REGULAR court time in advance, must contact the committee through Elaine Kearney, 281-4926848.

A Green Trails resident who is a USPTA certified tennis pro is available for private or semi-private lessons at the Green Trails courts for residents only.

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The tennis committee requests you book your lessons by signing up for the court 48 hrs. in advance during non-prime hours. (No evening lessons or weekend mornings). If interested, contact Laurence Sombito directly at 281769-2701 for more information.

Sign-up boards are located inside the tennis courts. Residents may sign up 48 hours in advance for a 1 1/2 hour time period (this means 3 blocks on the sign-up sheet). Should you sign up too early or for longer than 1 1/2 hours, your name will be subject to removal by a committee member. Also, remember to keep the gates locked at all times. Please do not prop open our gates, this damages the locking mechanisms.

If you are a new resident and need access cards, please contact Karen Janczak at Crest Management, 281-579-0761. ONLY Green Trails residents should have access cards for the courts; please do not give extra cards to friends. Crest Management will be notified if non-residents have cards. You must have a card to access the tennis courts. If someone requests that you allow them entry to our courts, please do not allow anyone access that does not have a card.

If you see that the brooms or water-remover rollers are lying on the court, we ask that you please make an effort to hang those in order to preserve them.

Please be considerate and pick up any trash you have left on the court.

Should you encounter any maintenance problems with any of our courts, please contact Brigitte Hobbesland, 713-591-0880.

The lights at the Gerri Ayers Recreation Center are numbered. Should you notice a light out on the court, please note the number before calling to have it repaired. Tennis court lights are on a timer. To turn on the lights, flip the switch to the “ON” position; lights will come on within 15 minutes. If the lights have been on and then turned off, it will take the lights 15-20 additional minutes to come back on. This one switch controls lights on all courts.

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The Website for Green Trails Phase II (www.greentrailstwo.com) has a “blast email” function. This feature allows the Association to send news to residents on a mass basis. The Board of Directors intends to start utilizing this function more frequently to disseminate important information, particularly in emergencies like Hurricane Ike.

If you have not registered and would like to do so, please go to the “Join Our Mailing List” section of the Website. The only information that you need to enter is your email address. Each of the other items is optional, including your name. None of the information will be distributed to third parties.

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Think about security as well. Has your shrubbery become overgrown, covering windows or blocking the sidewalk? Do low-hanging limbs obscure the front? Does the lawn have brown areas or weeds? Is the siding mildewed or paint peeling? You may want to ask a friend’s opinion; it is easy to overlook things we see everyday. Make plans now to spruce up.

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Green Trails Ladies Club Welcomes You

The Green Trails Ladies Club welcomes you as a friend and invites your membership. Membership is open to women residing in west Houston, Katy and surrounding areas. Varied opportunities are provided for women to explore common interests and to develop friendships in the neighborhood settings. The club features interest groups and activities for its members such as: Bunco, Scrabble, Games for Couples, Women of the Word (a Bible study fellowship), Book Chats and Sweets (a book review fellowship), The Art Bunch (fine arts group), Potpourri (special interests and other special events throughout the year. New interests group form per member interests.

You are welcome to all.

Contact Kathy Sitarski at 832-788-4711 or Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177 for more information. If you wish to join us, submit the following information along with the annual renewable dues of $20 payable to the Green Trails Ladies Club, P.O. Box 573, Barker, Texas 77413-0573.

About Our Furry Friends

Harris County requires both dogs and cats to be vaccinated, licensed and kept in fenced yards or on leashes. This is for the safety of both our neighbors and your pets.

Remember, that if you leave food outside for a dog or cat, you may be attracting other nuisance animals, including rats.

If your dog tends to bark, please do not leave it outside.

When walking your pets, PLEASE PICK UP AFTER THEM!

GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY

• Last chance to prune and fertilize azaleas. Keep mulch several inches thick at all times. Fertilize camellias lightly for second time. • Fertilize crepe myrtles monthly from spring through summer with a high phosphorous fertilizer for bloom. If iron deficiencies appear (yellow leaves) use Green Light Iron and soil Acidifier according to label directions. • This is the time of year for aphids and mildew. Each problem has many solutions, but to handle both at once you can use either Orthenex Insect & Disease Control Formula III or just plain soapy water (Liquid Ivory 1 tsp. - 1 Tbsp. for insects and 4 tsp. baking soda for fungus in every gallon of water.

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• Emerald is birthstone? Characteristic is Love? Flower is Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley? • Empire State Building opened May 1, 1931. • Memorial Day first observed, May 5, 1866. • Cinco De Mayo is the anniversary of the Mexican victory over the French, May 5, 1862. • Mother’s Day became a public holiday, May 9, 1914. • United States declared war on Mexico May 13, 1846. • Lewis and Clark began trip up Missouri River, May 14, 1804. • Israel became an independent country as the last British troops left Palestine, May 14, 1948. • U.S. began first regular airmail service May 15, 1918. • Amelia Earhart began the first solo flight by a woman across the Atlantic Ocean May 20, 1932.

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• Charles Lindbergh finished first transatlantic solo flight May 21, 1927.

• First permanent English settlement in America established in Jamestown, VA., May 24, 1607.

• Constitutional Convention opened in Philadelphia with George Washington as president, May 25, 1787.

• U.S. Copyright law enacted May 31, 1790.

• Some important people in history born in May: Robert Browning, Composer Johannes Brahms, Harry S. Truman, Irving Berlin, Florence Nightingale, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Laurence Olivier, Patrick Henry, John F. Kennedy and Walt Whitman.

• The following were admitted as part of the United States: Minnesota, South Carolina, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to news@krenekprinting.com. Must have parent(s) permission.

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Morton Ranch High School students perform during the 7th Annual Black History Program that celebrated culture and showcased student talent. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Jerez, Morton Ranch High School Maverick Star newspaper photographer.

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Morton Ranch High School hosted its 7th annual Black History Program on February 16th. This year’s theme, “HEROES,” paid homage to the student’s heroes within their lives - whether a past historical figure that paved a way for them to have a better today or someone within their family that is their constant cheerleader. Student performances ranged from original poetry works, lyrical and hip-hop dances, skits and songs.

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Among some of the activities included a special weekly reading series at Mayde Creek High School that featured notable contributions of Black Americans during morning announcements. Students at Exley Elementary were treated to a Freedom Train performance that told the inspirational story about a mother and son and their quest to seek freedom from slavery.

Additionally, McDonald Junior High students traveled to Morton Ranch High School for a celebration that included special guests KIAH-TV Weekday Anchor, Mia Gradney, former Katy ISD principal and campus namesake, Roosevelt Alexander and members of the McDonald Junior High Black History Committee. Students also enjoyed a performance by the McDonald Junior High band and a student play that illustrated key milestones in Black History.

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CELEBRATING KATY ISD 2012 MENTORS OF THE YEAR

Mary Alexander, Donna Boucher, Paul Dickens, Patti Gove, Robert Houghton, Dr. Sue Orrell, Lenny Schad

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PLATINUM - Firethorne, Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union and in honor of Ray Pratt.

GOLD - Tradition Bank, Wood Group, Memorial Hermann Katy, H-E-B, Members Choice Credit Union, Jim and Sally Crompton, Paul and Amy Dickens and Perry Cummins.

SILVER - Choice ER, Kevin F. Smith, CPA, Vernon and Stephanie Unger, Dan and Martha Brown, Christis St. Catherine Hospital, Pediatric Dentist of Katy, P.A. and Ken and Janet Theiss.

BRONZE - Clear Choice orthodontics, Sunrise Fasteners, Inc., Rip and Tammy Stringer, Exley Elementary PTA, Daryn and Robyn Ebrecht and Grand Vision Center.

COPPER - Ian and Connie Julian, PBK, Inc., Allen and Andrea Perez, Schmidt Funeral Home, Stanley Signature Products, Tutor Doctor, Ray and Jamie Wolman, Katy Veterinary Clinic, Taste of Texas, Prosperity Bank, Katy Junior High PTA, Ken and Tracy Janda, Forrest Orthodontics, Don and Kathy Boudreaux, Steve and Sandi Meier, College Nannies & Tutors, Garry and Ann Weiss, Lori Gunn and Diana Mulet.

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At the State tournament, more than 9 teams were tasked with creating and preparing a three-course meal in 60 minutes, using only two portable burners (no electricity or battery operated equipment permitted). Additionally, teams showcased culinary skills in poultry fabrication and knife skills. The menu included: Appetizer - butter-poached lobster and handmade mascarpone filled ravioli on a bed of sautéed asparagus, Crimini mushrooms and tear drop tomatoes; Entrée - herb-marinated filet mignon, butternut squash risotto and sautéed fresh arugula and baby spinach and Dessert - chocolate minitruffle cake filled with raspberry cream, covered in chocolate Ganache, with raspberry coulis and candied hazelnuts.

The MCTC Team represented Texas at the National ProStart Invitational, competing against more than 50 teams from across the nation, in Baltimore April 27th – 29th.

MCTC STUDENTS WIN STATE CULINARY ARTS COMPETITION, HEADED TO NATIONALS

Students from the five-member Miller Career & Technology Center (MCTC) Culinary Arts Team have proven that they are among the top high school chefs in Texas as they recently won 1st place at the Texas ProStart Invitational held in Austin in March. Each member of the team walked away with $10,000 in college scholarships.

Congratulations to team members: Meagan Peoples, Katy HS; Beatrice Wilson, Mayde Creek HS; Wilson Suliveras-Escobar, Taylor HS; Gabriela

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More than 1,300 gifted students from every KISD elementary campuses visited the Katy Outdoor Learning Center over a two-week period to spend a day being archeologists. In budget conscious times, KISD and Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented (KPGT) joined forces to create a fantastic opportunity to put months of class research into practice. Specially prepared archeological pits were an unending source of fascinating artifacts leading students to hypothesize why bones, beads, arrowheads and other items

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Nottingham Country Elementary in Katy celebrates 30 years of ExcelleNCE in education on Thursday, March 22, 2012. The event drew a huge crowd of over 600 students, parents and Board members. It was a festive event, with the Taylor High School band marching down the sidewalk and the Memorial Parkway Junior High cheerleaders performing. Kristin Abel, the PTA President, presented NCE’s Principal Marlene Bourgeois, with a new electronic marquee as a gift to the school. The new electronic marquee was paid for by the PTA and generous sponsors such as Mac Haik, BP and other local Katy Businesses. Gary Reeves was honored for serving NCE with over 10 years of replacing the letters on the old sign. Marlene spoke and acknowledged several members of the Katy ISD Board who were on hand and then the band and cheerleaders lead the crowd through the newly renovated cafeteria, while enjoying the new mural, into the gym. The 1st grader’s, led by Nancy Lawrence, performed a song, followed by the NCE Choir. Everyone enjoyed cupcakes, browsing memorabilia from over our last 30 years and celebrated the schools achievements. All had a good time.

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The McMeans Jr. High Treble Choir was so excited to come home with a “clean sweep” Sweepstakes Award, where every judge awarded them a Superior Rating, that they just couldn’t sit still for a picture!

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TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL HONORED

The Taylor High School Student Council was recently honored with a Youth in Philanthropy 2012 Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. They were honored for their annual “Big Feast” event, in which they were able to provide a Thanksgiving meal to more than 200 families.

The group was also recognized for their “Taylor United” wildfire victim relief efforts that raised more than $5,000, their efforts with Katy ISD’s Santa Cops and SPUD (Student Performing Unselfish Deeds) week.

JAMES E. TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING AND DIVING TAKE 1ST IN REGION AND 2ND IN DISTRICT

Congratulations to the James E. Taylor Swim Team for a very successful 2011-2012 season. At the State Meet on February 20th, David Harlan placed 5th overall in the 200 freestyle and 9th in the 100 freestyle, Hanna Huston

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placed 9th in the 500 freestyle and 13th in the 200 freestyle. The Boys 400 Freestyle Relay placed 10th overall. In the Regional Swimming and Diving Meet at the University of Houston on February 12th, the girls earned 6th place overall and the boys won the entire meet and were named Regional Champions! The Boys 200 Medley Relay placed 1st and the Boys 400 Freestyle Relay placed 1st. The Girls 200 Medley Relay placed 2nd and the Girls 400 Freestyle placed 5th. The Boys 200 Freestyle Relay placed 8th and the Girls 200 Freestyle Relay placed 11th. Coach Matt Apple was named District Coach of the Year and Regional Coach of the Year.

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Jayson Ewell, Life Scout with Troop 584, completed his Hornaday project of 12 Animal Transport Cages for the TWRC Wildlife Center.

TROOP 1288 KATY TEENAGER RECEIVES EAGLE SCOUT AWARD

Warren Meredith, 18, of Boy Scout Troop 1288, was honored at a special Eagle Scout ceremony.

To receive Scouting’s highest award, Warren had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as leader of his troop and complete a major community service project.

Warren’s service project took place at Rylander Elementary.

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Warren was a Cub Scout member of Pack 239 before joining Boy Scouts.

He has been a member of 1288, chartered to Epiphany Catholic Church, for 8 years. He has served as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Historian, Den Chief and Bugler. Warren earned a total of 49 merit badges and was honored to attend the Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier - Bissett and Sea Base High Adventure Camps.

He is also a Brotherhood Member of the Order of the Arrow. Warren is a senior at Taylor High School. He is a member of the Taylor High School Marching Band, National Honor Society and attends Kingsland Baptist Church. He plans to enter the Petroleum Engineering program at Texas Tech University next fall.

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Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC) Soccer Tryouts and Draft begins in May and June for U9 to U19 Players. Please go to www.albionhurricanes.org and register today! AHFC, established in 1989, is leading the way in South Texas youth soccer by inspiring and developing young men and women through world class soccer coaching and innovative techniques as well as instilling the proper framework, self-esteem, confidence and sportsmanship within our athletes.

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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 Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join our Thursday morning play day at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. Our purpose is to promote women’s golf and fellowship among our members while enhancing the understanding of The Rules of Golf and improving play. For more information, contact Susie Hatfield 832-437-3670, michaelhat2002@yahoo. com or Sue Crookson 281-392-4913, scrookson@entouch.net.

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Registration is now OPEN for our Spring 2012 season. Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and exciting way. No experience necessary! Girls, ages 5-17, are eligible to play! Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed online, in-person or by mail (visit our website for forms and dates): www.eteamz.com/whgsa. If you have questions, please feel free to email Monica Canady at westhoustongsa@ yahoo.com.

Celebrating 16 years! Online registration is now open for summer soccer camps 2012! Sports Quest is a non-profit, professional soccer training organization, dedicated to developing and promoting the game of soccer at all levels in a Christian environment. Sports Quest summer camps offer a unique opportunity for players aged 5-12 years to develop their technical and tactical soccer skills and at the same time, addresses key issues relating to each child’s spiritual and character development. In addition to the high quality soccer instruction, campers will also receive a free hand stitched soccer ball, a free camp T-shirt and other commemorative gifts and awards.

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

Katy Valkyries Girls’ Lacrosse

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

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

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

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Men’s Drop-In Roller Hockey

Bear Creek Roller Rink is the home of Men’s Drop-In Hockey. All ages and abilities are welcome. No commitment is required. Just show up and play!!! Games are played every Sunday from 7-9 PM. For more information, please call Dave Bradford at 281-855-2615.

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Special Upcoming Event: • Mah-Jongg Madness at Temple Sinai is May 20th. The fun begins at 9 am for sign in and game play is at 9:30 AM. Register by calling Cindy at Temple Sinai.

For more information, contact Cindy Crump at 281-496-5950. Temple Sinai, 13875 Brimhurst Drive, Houston, TX 77077, 281-496-5950, www.templesinai.org.

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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 Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@ entouch.net or Kathy Smith 815-715-3892.

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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: May 10th, June 7th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th, December 6th For more information about our prayer connections, directions or to RSVP, please call 281-232-8338 or visit www.KatyCWC.org.

Power for Today Bible Study and Prayer

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Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matt 6:34 Held every 3rd Tuesday - 6:30-7:30 pm Omni Hotel Westside - Café on the Lake 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079 • 281-558-8338

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

“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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Creekside Community Church announces the completion of the Brookshire Home Makeover: Creekside Edition

On February 26, 2012, the home of Mrs. Powell was given back to her completely renovated. This 15-month project restored the home of a single mom who had been displaced for 5 years due to hurricane damage. Partnering with other churches, businesses and individuals, the home was taken from an almost complete loss to a beautiful, inhabitable home once again. Special thanks to Kingsland Baptist Church mission’s department, Venus Construction, RBM Maintenance, Polar Express AC and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Katy. Creekside is a two year old community church is west Katy. They meet on Sunday at Woodcreek Jr High School and sponsor many Bible Studies throughout Katy and Richmond in homes. You can reach them at info@thecreekside.org or by calling 713-705-4878.

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Living Word Lutheran Church Dedication and Blessing of Quilts and Kits

On Sunday, March 25th, the interior of Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy was transformed for a Dedication and Blessing of Quilts and Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Hand tied quilts decorated all the pews. Baby Care Kits filled with baby clothes, diapers and blankets were on display, in addition to 100 red backpacks filled with school supplies. Volunteers of all ages joined the fun after the service as they packed the quilts and kits into boxes to be delivered to the warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland. From there, they will be distributed to people in need located in areas of natural disaster, or countries recovering from war. The quilts are used as wall dividers in refugee camps, mattresses and blankets to keep bodies warm or to wrap up for comfort when feeling alone.

These gifts of comfort were the project of Piecemakers, a community quilting group, that meets three times a month at Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy. If you would like to join the group for a work session or to donate fabric, thread or bedding, call the church office at 281-392-2300.

Free Job Search Assistance/Career Counseling

If you have lost your job or if you are looking to improve your career, take advantage of the job search/career counseling services provided by George Gentry. Mr. Gentry is a former human resources executive who can assist you in putting together a resume, counsel you on job search techniques and train you to improve your interviewing skills. He incorporates proven job search techniques with a Christ-centered approach, which helps to better prepare his clients for a successful new career. His clients include new college graduates, experienced professionals, managers and executives, all of whom he meets with on an individual basis.

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Senior Church Groups Kingsland Baptist Church Weekly Events for Adult 55+

Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and we will eat together at noon.

Group Exercise Class - The exercise class for adults 55+ meets every Wednesday at 8:45 AM for 45 minutes of exercise led by Christy Kennedy, a group fitness certified instructor. This is a great time to enjoy like-minded folks who are strengthening and conditioning their body for the long haul.

Regardless of your present condition, Christy will help you improve while making the exercise fun and beneficial.

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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 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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Community Garage Sale: April 28, 2012 from 8 AM to 2 PM. Rain date is May 5, 2012. Westfield Terra is located off North Fry Road.

Westheimer Lakes Spring Garage Sale

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 7:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Westheimer Lakes is located off 1093.

Festivals St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church Plans annual BAZAAR

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church is planning their annual Bazaar on Saturday, May 5th from 6 PM to 10 PM and Sunday, May 6th from 10 AM to 5 PM on the church grounds, 5356 Eleventh Street, in Old Katy.

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Saturday night will feature a Cinco de Mayo celebration with fajita dinner, Silent Auction and Entertainment. Sunday will feature the Live Auction, Raffle Drawing, Country Store, Food Booths, Games, Bounce Houses, Cake Walk, Vendors and lots of fun! The Live Auction will begin at 1 PM. Come on out and join us for a fun-filled family event!

For more information, contact St. Bart’s at 281-391-4758 or go to website at www.st-bart.org.

Boys and Girls Country of Houston CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT SPRING FESTIVAL

On Saturday, May 5th, Boys and Girls Country of Houston will host their annual Spring Festival on their campus in Hockley, Texas. Located 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Spring Festival is a great way for families to spend the day.

Spring Festival promises to be a huge celebration for community and family with a lively Cinco de Mayo theme. Admission and parking are free, and children’s all-day event passes are only $15 each. Booths will include a number of inflatable rides like King of the Mountain, Shark Slide and Water Balls; a Slime Machine booth where you can slime your favorite person and crafting booths for the little ones. There will be three stages with a variety of live entertainment, including Spanish musicians, Gospel singers and solo artists.

“All of the proceeds of Spring Festival go directly to helping us provide a Home for our children,” said George O’Neal, Director of Spring Festival and Community Relations.

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3rd Annual Katy Heritage Festival

The Katy Business Association will be holding the 3rd Annual Katy Heritage Festival on May 5, 2012 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The festival will be held at the Katy City Park on the corner of Avenue D and Franz Rd. The festival will feature Vintage Base Ball (1860’s style and rules), as well as live music, food, over 40 vendor booths, activities for kids, silent auction and raffle.

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4 man Shotgun Start Scramble Pine Crest Golf Course at 3080 Gessner Drive May 12th 6:45 AM breakfast 7 AM putting contest 8 AM shotgun start Lunch after tournament Please Call To Get Registered. Contact Person: Kurt Norris 281-492-2689.

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FundRaising Event Baby Bottle Blessings 2012

Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is excited to announce that we will be starting up our Baby Bottle Blessings fundraising event. The event will run from Mother’s Day (5/13/2012) thru Father’s Day (6/17/2012). Local residents pick up Baby Bottles at their home church and fill them with change, bills and checks during the month long event. This event spotlights the extensive resources that Pregnancy Help Center provides to residents of 3 counties who are faced with circumstances surrounding a present, potential or former pregnancy. Pregnancy Test, Peer Counseling, classes for Moms and Dads, as well as limited ultrasound, and help with maternity clothing and baby items are just some of the services that the Center provides to their clients.

Anyone interested in participating should contact the center at 281-5780078, please ask for Lisa. If you happen to have a bottle out from 2011, please know that Father’s Day would be a great time to add to it and return it to Pregnancy Help Center. We would like to extend our thanks, in advance, to our life saving churches, their parishioners and congregations for their gifts. Thank you for treasuring life thru the gifts of your treasure.

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600 runners expected in Cinco Ranch Rotary Memorial Day Run

The 9th Annual Cinco Ranch Rotary 5K and 1 Mile Walk, Stroll & Roll is Celebrating America’s Military: Past, Present and Future - all while benefiting local charities. The Memorial Day kickoff event is scheduled for 7 AM, Saturday, May 26th at the Villagio Town Center, located at the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road.

An anticipated 600 runners and walkers of all ages will fill the streets around the Villagio while helping raise money for the Lone Star Veterans Association and Family to Family Network.

The event includes a competitive 5K and a non-competitive 1-mile event.

Participants may register online at www.CincoRanchRotary.com through Friday, May 25th or pick up a race brochure at Luke’s Locker, local Members Choice Credit Union branches or Katy-area Walgreens stores. All entrants receive a t-shirt and runner goodie packet.

A post-race party with free food and beverages will take place in the courtyard of the Villagio. Participants are encouraged to dress in their finest red, white and blue attire and enter the “Proud to Be an American” costume contest.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to honor the men and women of America’s armed forces through our annual fun run,” said Cinco Ranch Rotary’s immediate past president, Hank Rennar. “Our troops do so much for us and we want to remember and thank them, especially as we celebrate Memorial Day.” For more information about the Cinco Ranch Rotary 5K and 1 Mile Walk, Stroll & Roll, visit www.CincoRanchRotary.com or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/CincoRanchRotary5K.

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Who: Joe Joe Bear Foundation a 501(c)(3) organization When: June 9, 2012 Why: When visiting hours are over, children in hospitals with life-threatening illnesses are alone, with no one to comfort them. A gift of a teddy bear from the Joe Joe Bear foundation is the comfort they need in these lonely times… a reminder of those who love them and want them to overcome their illnesses. We have given thousands of bears to hospitals like Shriner’s and MD Anderson; but the need is always present.

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Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon Join us for the 18th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon with keynote speaker Eric Shanteau; cancer survivor and Olympic athlete. Eric will share his inspirational story before heading off to London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 • 11:30 AM The Westin Galleria Hotel

This year’s honorees: Beverly and Warren Bright, crucial supporters of CanCare and extraordinary volunteers; Nancy Wilfong, board member and longtime community supporter of CanCare; First Junior Woman’s Club, one of CanCare’s integral community partners. Please contact Nicole Dixon at 713-461-0028 for additional information.

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How do I get involved: Contact Jeanette Maurer 281-398-4522 or email info@joejoebear.org Who can take part in the run? The run is open to anyone 16 years of age and older. The event is designed for the beginner athlete to the competitive athlete.

Interview Contact: Jeanette Maurer, Founder of Joe Joe Bear Website: www.joejoebear.org Accomplishments: Joe Joe Bear Foundation was established 3 years ago and has already touched the lives of 10,000 children.

Jeanette Maurer Founder of Joe Joe Bear Foundation says, “We have seen a positive difference in the children who received a Joe Joe Bear. When you are sick, scared and lonely a bear can always make you feel better even if it is for a short time.”

Anyone can make a big difference by Signing up for the Wild Bear Run, Sponsoring the Event, Donating items or volunteering. For complete information on the Wild Bear Run, go to: www.wildbearrun.com Contact: Jeanette Maurer 281-398-4522 or email info@jeojoebear.org.

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ COOKS UP HOUSTON’S HOT SUMMER BREAK™ BENEFITS ANNUAL EVENT

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today announced the launch of a new summer festival, benefiting the Show and allowing Houstonians an enjoyable, refreshing and entertaining break from the city’s summer heat.

Houston’s Hot Summer Break, July 4-8, 2012, is an all day, five-day music, food, beer, wine and spirits festival, featuring top chefs and mixologists, shopping, and live music. Held completely inside Reliant Center, the summer event includes cooking demonstrations, a beer brewing competition, wine and liquor seminars and the search for Houston’s best cocktail, margarita and martini.

Patrons also can explore both floors of Reliant Center to listen and dance to live concerts featuring country, blues and jazz music, along with disc jockeys playing a mix of club music.

“We are thrilled to announce the development of Houston’s Hot Summer Break,” said Skip Wagner, president of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Houstonians love to celebrate and this festival offers them a really cool way to do so. We look forward to making it one of the best and most successful events of its kind, offering attendees the ability to get away without going away!”

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Another highlight of the event, a restaurant-style café, will allow attendees the opportunity to sit and enjoy creations from several Houston-area restaurants, cafés and diners, including a wine bar and coffee shop.

Net proceeds generated from Houston’s Hot Summer Break will directly benefit the mission of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed approximately $283 million to the youth of Texas.

The 2012 Show runs through March 18th. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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The Fantasticks (Through - June 10, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage Guys and Dolls (July 13-29, 2012 TAG production at the Berry Center) Season tickets are now on sale. For the best seating and lowest prices become a season ticket holder. The HFAC season package is arranged so that any six or more shows constitute a package and patrons get to pick which 6, 7 or 8! Patrons can select their seats online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

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Performances are at Houston Family Arts Center Garza Main Stage, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070.

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KVPAC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization since 2001, is located at 2501 South Mason Road, Suite # 290 in Katy, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center complex. All productions will be performed in the ExhibitForce Main Theatre at KVPAC on the Kennedy Grand Stage. For ticket prices, show details and audition information, visit www.kvpac.org.

Show Date Time The Secret Garden May 4th 7:00 pm May 5th 2:00 pm Lovers’ Quarrels May 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th 8:00 pm May 20th and 27th 2:00 pm

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Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) is the proud recipient of this year’s American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) Twink Lynch Award.

This prestigious award will be presented at the AACT National Convention in New York City on July 14, 2012. This award focuses national attention on HFAC as a leading force in Houston’s thriving community scene.

The Twink Lynch Award recognizes AACT community theatre members for successfully completing major steps in new directions, expanding services to their community and moving to the next level of organizational development.

Some of the HFAC achievements that led to this recognition include opening of the HFAC Garza Main Stage Theatre in May 2010, expanding of the HFAC Actors Academy staff and facility in 2011, creating new works, collaborating with other theatres and giving back to the community by supporting other local non-profit organizations.

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FoundationsAcademy.com Award Winning HFAC Actors Academy presents Les Misérables School Edition at the Berry Center

The award-winning Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) Actors Academy is proud to present the school edition of the 8-time Tony award winning musical Les Misérables performed entirely by students! This compelling musical voyage into post-revolutionary France opens on Saturday, May 5th at the Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 and has 8 performances through Sunday, May 13th.

The epic story presented in Les Misérables School Edition is a great way to introduce children to the magic of musical theatre. Broadway’s legendary musical, originally adapted from Victor Hugo’s timeless novel, has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. Relentless in its musical drive, Les Misérables School Edition is filled with powerful imagery of darkness and light, highlighting, throughout its dramatic action, the struggle inherent in the human condition and the indomitability of the spirit, despite great suffering.

Set in 19th century France, this classic and poignant musical, tells the story of Jean Valjean, a strong-hearted man jailed for stealing a loaf of bread. As he struggles to make a new life for himself given his new found freedom, he must grapple with questions of faith, fatherhood and allegiance to the law.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Performance Location: The Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 (easily accessible from 290 and I-10).

Opening: SATURDAY, May 5th at 3 PM

Summer Camps Halter Inc. 2012 Camps

What do we do? During our day camps, we work with farm animals including horses, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, and chickens. We also will be riding horses. There will be arts and crafts, movies, snacks and lots of fun!

What do I wear? Everyone must wear long pants, tucked in shirts, closed toes shoes w/heels.

What do I need to bring? A lunch & drink.

At Halter Inc. we take care of the fun!

Summer Camps 2012 June 4th -8th July 16th - 20th June 25th - 29th July 23rd- 27th th th July 9 - 13

August 6th - 10th Hours: 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $200 for the week $50 deposit holds your place. Must be paid in full by May 15, 2012.

Camp must have 5 children signed up to make.

Halter Inc. 17410 Clay Road Houston, TX 77084 (between Barker Cypress and Highway 6) p: 281-861-9138 c: 281-508-6501 director@halterinc.org - www.halterinc.org

Houston Family Arts Center Actors Academy Announces 2012 Summer Camps!

Performances: Saturday, May 5th at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 6th at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 6th at 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 9th at 7:30 PM Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 12th at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 12th at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 13th at 3:00 PM

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TICKET PRICES: $16/adults, $14/seniors (65+), $12/students, reserved seating. Select your seats online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC Box Office at 281-685-6374.

Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) Actors Academy announces their 2012 Summer Performing Arts Camps.

This summer, the HFAC Actors Academy is offering 37 different 1 and 3-week performing arts camps for grades 1-12. HFAC camps run June 4 through August 26, 2012 and feature acting, singing and dance instruction as well

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Accepting • New Patients – and 50 health insurance plans 24/7 • Appointment Scheduling – 713-442-KIDS (5437) Saturday • Pediatric Appointments – pediatric physicals, immunizations and sick care at our Katy Clinic After-Hours • Nurse Hotline – 713-442-0000 Onsite • Services – Laboratory and X-ray Multiple • Medical Specialties in Two Locations – including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and OB/GYN, as well as Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics – Sports Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine.

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as performance opportunities in musicals, dramas and comedies - especially designed for kids and teens!

The HFAC Actors Academy 3-week Musical Theatre Performance Camps for grades 1-3 and 4-6 are A Year with Frog and Toad, Disney’s Cinderella Kids, Jack and the Giant, and Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids. HFAC is offering twelve 1-week camps for grades 1-6 that include Acting Up, Imagination Theatre, Triple Threat Fun, The Lights of Broadway, Nail that Audition, Disney Magic, Mix-up Melodrama, Musical Theatre Song & Dance, Fractured Fairy Tales, Actors Workshop, When You Wish Upon a Star and So You Want to be a Pop Star.  HFAC has numerous performance opportunities for teens in grades 7-12 including a 4-week performance camp for 42nd Street, a 1-week Triple Threat Boot Camp, a 1-week Jazz Intensive, a 2-week performance camp for Lend Me a Tenor and a 3-week performance camp for the Gilbert & Sullivan favorite The Pirates of Penzance.

All camps include two complimentary tickets to the show, a camp t-shirt, a script, costumes and other needed materials.

For more info and to register for summer camps check the HFAC Actors Academy website at www.hfacacademy.com or call 281-685-2623.

Tools 4 Teens Summer Camp 2012

Real Life * Real Answers June 11th - 14th • July 9th - 12th Time: 10 AM-noon Location: The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch Church 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Community Room Class Size: 12

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Tools 4 Teens Program Description: This program is designed for boys and girls, 12-18 years of age. Each session identifies key issues facing teens today, coupled with problem-solving, healthy decision-making and positive goal-setting. Each student will be given a clear message of hope and personal value. With this knowledge, it is our mission to empower students with the understanding that positive choices have positive consequences and poor choices have consequences that can have a life-changing impact.

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Set on a Christian foundation, the Tools 4 Teens program teaches life-skills and character education. Within this interactive program students will learn information on current issues such as Peer Pressure, Substance Use and Their Consequences, Healthy Relationships, Anger/Forgiveness, SelfWorth, Respect for Others, Sexual Purity and Internet Safety. Testimonials will be shared by special guest speakers who have made good choices and poor choices in these critical areas.

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The Tools 4 Teens program includes small group discussions and fine arts.

Through our scrapbooking activity students create a book showcasing pictures of themselves, family and friends. Students are prompted to set positive goals and journal within their scrapbooks. This fine arts activity promotes positive self-reflection and serves as a keepsake students reflect on through teen years.

Cost: $215. *Includes all scrapbooking materials, personalized Tools 4 Teens book, autographed copy of Addict at 10, treasure box with “diamond”, journal, disk of all professional quality photos taken of your teen during camp plus eight hours of Christian-based instruction.

The Tools 4 Teens book will include ten photos of your teen, taken on site by our staff photographer. Your personalized copy will take two weeks to produce and will be shipped directly to you following the camp.

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

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Houston Fire Fighters Making Houston the City with the Biggest Heart FOR MDA

It’s official, Houstonians through the Houston Fire Fighters raised a record breaking $509,961 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association making them the #1 Fill-the-Boot department in the country for the last 9 out of 10 years raising more than $6.3 million during that time.

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The Fire Fighters rely on support and donations from the community for the success of the campaign. Proceeds raised during the street-side campaign will help support MDA services and research programs, including

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Libraries & Park MAUD MARKS LIBRARY

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.

The Maud Marks Library will be closed for Memorial Day on May 28, 2012.

The Solera at West Houston 2101 Greenhouse Road Houston, TX 77084 RSVP: 281-599-5540

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.hcpl. net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.

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• Book Discussion Clubs - The Library hosts two book clubs that meet monthly. The Evening Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 PM. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM. If you are interested in joining either discussion group, extra copies of the books are available at the library. There are no dues and new members are welcome!

• Volunteer at the Library - Volunteer opportunities abound at the Maud Marks Library during the summer. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons, co-ordinate summer programs, handout certificates and more. We will be taking applications beginning on Tuesday, May 1st at 10 AM. Students should be going into the 7th grade or older and must be able to commit to two hours twice a week. Please bring your summer vacation plans with you when you come to apply. If you would like to help in anyway, please contact Sarah Nelson at 281-492-8592.

• Teen Summer Reading Program Begins! - It’s that time of year again! Summer has arrived and with it the Summer Reading Program begins June 4th. This year’s theme will be “TSI: Realm of the Unknown!”

Special teenage programs include crafts, book discussions, game days and more. Young adults who complete the summer reading program will receive a prize. So this summer, join us!

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• Adult Summer Reading Program Begins! It’s that time of year again! Summer has arrived and with it the Summer Reading Program begins June 4th. This year’s theme will be “Get a Clue.” Special programs include movies and computer classes. Adults can enter to win prizes over the summer. So this summer, join us! Contact the library for a complete schedule of activities.

• Free Internet Classes - The library provides free classes in Internet Basics each month. You can learn how to navigate your way around the World Wide Web and use successful search techniques. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. The next month’s classes will be on Tuesday, May 22nd from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and on Saturday, May 12th at 10 AM. Pre-registration is required for the Saturday class ONLY. • Microsoft EXCEL Class - Are you interested in getting more out of your Microsoft Excel program? On Tuesday, May 8th at 7-8:30 PM, the library will be teaching the basics of how to use Microsoft Excel. Can’t come then? Don’t worry, the class will repeat on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7-8:30 PM. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Seating is extremely limited for these classes.

• Senior Moments: Medical Devices for Independent Living Are you interested in living a more independent life? This is becoming more possible by the day. On Tuesday, May 15th at 1 PM, seniors and mature adults are invited to hear a representative from Victory Living Systems discuss how you can live an independent life. Seating for this and all programs is limited.

• Cutting Your Energy Costs - It’s May and wow, it is hot outside!

Can you just imagine what August is going to be like? Come to the library on Tuesday, May 15th at 7 PM to learn simple ways to cut your energy costs this summer without breaking a sweat.

• Asian Pacific Heritage Festival - All are invited to join us at the library as we celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with a festival on May 5, 2012 at 1-4 PM. We will have food, dancing, arts and crafts and more. Make your mother a lei or an origami flower for Mothers Day. Learn to write your name in Japanese. Come for an hour or two or stay all afternoon. Join us as we celebrate the cultures of the Asian Pacific Rim. Contact the library for a complete schedule of activities.

• Used Book Sale - On Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. No items over one dollar. All proceeds will benefit the library. Plus, members of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library are invited to a special book sale preview on Friday, May 18th from 4:30-6 PM. Not a member of the Friends yet? Not a problem. You can join at the door!

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• Storytime - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 11:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. The final storytime of each month will be a special storytime.

• PAT-A-CAKE CLUB INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Thursday morning at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays, at 10:15 AM. There will be no toddler storytime on Tuesday, May 29th due to the election.

• Afternoon Art- Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! Come to the library and let imaginations soar. On Wednesdays, May 9th & 23rd at 4:30 PM, the library will host Afternoon Art for ages 6-11. These art programs normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. No registration is required.

• Summer Reading Program Begins! - It’s that time of year again!

Summer has arrived and with it the Summer Reading Program begins June 4th. This year’s theme will be “Get a Clue.” There will be weekly storytimes, special programs and crafts for children of all ages. In addition to the normal storytimes, special school-age programs include a magic show, a juggler, puppets and more. Children who read at least 10 books or hours will receive a certificate and a free book. So this summer, join us!

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Summer classes begin June 4 HCC classes now offered at UH Cinco Ranch.

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CARDIO-MUSCLE CONDITIONING - This class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. YOGA – This class exercises every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and healing. Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration, stress reduction. Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. KARATE - The American Society of Karate has classes for ages 6 years and up. For more information call Steven Sides at 832-498-3666 or email askhck@yahoo.com. Must register for each session. Tuesdays, 6:00 PM7:00 PM -Junior class 6-12 years and Tuesdays, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM- Senior class 13 & up FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your own on the fitness equipment. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full size towel and wear tennis shoes. Various times available daily. The machines are closed during class times.

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WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM & 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:05 - 10:05 AM & 6:00 - 7:00 PM. ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. MUST HAVE A RELEASE FORM SIGNED

BY A PHYSICIAN. DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout. A flotation device is advised. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. Recreational Swim (call to reserve a spot) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Thursday, 4:15 pm - 5:45 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm.

Lap Swim/Water Walk - Various times daily.

American Red Cross Swim Lessons – Call or come in to get schedule for lessons. Cost is $50.

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• Exterior & Interior Paint • Faux Finish/Color Assessment • Wood Replacement • Siding Replacement & Repair • Sheetrock Repair & Retexturing

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Volunteers needed at MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information, please contact Brenda Kepner, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.

Houston Area Project Linus

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Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use the following items you might be discarding: • Fabri-cotton, cotton blends, flannel and fleece • Yarn • Crochet thread • Narrow ribbon If you have any of these items to donate or for information about Project Linus, please call Karen Hagin, Cinco Ranch resident and Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-492-2679.

More information about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES

POOLS, HARDSCAPES & LANDSCAPES • NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION • • POOL REMODELS & REPAIRS • • POOL CLEANING SERVICE • Weekly pool maintenance

• PATIO COVERS & ARBORS • • DECKS •

Flagstone, pavers, spray deck & stamped concrete

• LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION •

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife – one animal at a time. Call the center at 713468-8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.

Custom landscapes, water features and stonework

• IRRIGATION (Lic. 8260) •

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• LAWN CARE •

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• LIGHTSCAPES •

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Volunteers Needed - We Believe In The Power Of Second Chances

CROSSROADS mentors are regular people, just like you, who prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by fostering positive mentoring relationships. The goal is crime prevention! Our mentors must be 21 years of age and volunteer a minimum of 1 hour a week. There are many sites, areas and available times of the week for mentors to meet with their assigned child. We desperately need loving and caring mentors for boys and girls that do not have anyone visiting them! Please consider devoting just one hour a week to the future of a needy child, many times you are their only visitors. Contact Jan Sadler Gibbs at jan.gibbs@hcjpd.hctx.net or 713-295-2779.

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SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers

The only time our clients say they feel free is when they’re riding a horse in a brisk walk around the arena or driving a carriage through the wooded pastures or feel the nudge of a horse’s muzzle at their shoulder saying, “I’m glad to see you, my friend.”

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives.

In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics.

Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day.

To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-3567588. SIRE Fort Bend at Sienna Stables, call 281-431-1741.

VOLUNTEER KATY

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.

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Classified Ads FOR SALE

Doug West prints, limited edition, framed and ready to hang. 817-905-9324.

Two IKEA style white bookshelves, $40 each. One small light wood, 2 shelf bookshelf, $20. Blonde wood dresser top with two drawers and a mirror, $75.

If interested, call Jennifer at 713-306-5682.

Two leaf dining room table, 86x40 w/6 chairs. Matching china cabinet, 54x80, light oak, $400. Call 281-550-0330.

Trurus Millennium PT 140 Pro, 140 Cal 40 with mags. Current CHL only.

281-347-2049.

New G.E. electric stove, five burners, convection, self-cleaning oven, $450 OBO. Call M.L. at 713-854-4756.

Senior citizen walker, $35. Shower chair, $50. Bath seat, $15. Electric scooter with battery charger included, 3 years old. Electric recliner, upright chair, $150. Allen & Roth faucet, light oil rubbed bronze, model #0097923, 8 in., still in Box, $75. Bathroom vanity top, sink, 36x19, light beige, $70.

2 seat patio lounger, new, $150. For pictures of all items, please contact Oatespa59@yahoo.com.

2 bedroom sets with 2 night stands, head board, dresser with mirror, $250 each set. Set of Fossil Rock coffee table, 2 end tables and sofa stand, $250.

Solid oak dining table with six chairs, two extension leaves, $350. Kitchen dining table with 4 chairs (needs repair), $100. Desk with chair, $35. Solid dark Rattan barrel back chair and two sectional sofas, $750. Duncan Phife dining table with leaf (no chairs), $450. Call 281-856-0765.

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3-in1 Game Table, 3 table surfaces, solid wood, brown finish. Never been used, $400. 281-395-1785.

Hurricane season will be here soon. Briggs & Stratton Electric Generator with accessories, 5500 watt. Never been used, $550. 281-395-1785.

Boys oak bedroom, Young Henkle. Twin bed (no mattress), chest of drawers, desk with hutch, chair. Excellent condition. $500. 281-550-9222.

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, $975. 832-723-3384.

60 Mason Jars, quart and pint sizes. Used for wedding table decorations. $30 for all. 832-368-7457.

GE, white 10-cycle front load dryer, excellent condition, 5 years old, $295.

281-787-1205.

GE refrigerator, Profile 23.6 cft., double door, water/ice dispenser, $350.

Dot Matrix printer, XX-P1124, $50. Modern computer table, $30. Water bed cover, $10. Hutch with dining table and 6 chairs, white wash finish, $600.

Call 281-550-6308.

Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, lat-pull pully system & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled. 281-881-6405.

Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

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.

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Rolex watch. Call for details. 281-414-3597.

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

Contact School8007@aol.com.

AUTOMOTIVE

2004 GMC Sierra Extended cab truck, leather interior, Bose 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 281-855-9030.

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. 281455-5543.

1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle, eggshell on white in color, black leather saddle bags, $3,000. 281-726-4305 Pat.

WANTED

Wanted: Vintage sewing patterns, girls, 9 months - size 5. 817-905-9324.

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

HELP WANTED - CARE

Wanted - Caregiver(s). Evenings, nights, weekends. Assist residents with their activities of daily living and personal care. Excellent communication, nurturing heart and interpersonal skills required. Resumes to anewkirk@ tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496. Ref: CGKMTLKP.

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HELP WANTED

New homeowner welcoming service seeking personable individuals to serve as representatives visiting new residents in the Katy area. Flexible hours, must be available to work Saturdays. Email resume to info@ lonestargreetingservice.com.

World-Class Care. Hometown Heart.

Inside/Outside Sales Representative - great opportunity to work with an established company doing B2B sales in the Katy area. Must be motivated and a self starter, hours are flexible, networking and sales experience a plus.

Email resume to info@lonestargreetingservice.com.

Now hiring Security Officers. Part time/full time on the job training. No experience necessary. Professional & reliable retired welcome. Must provide TDL, Soc. Sec. card, (clear criminal history). Excellent benefits, all shift available. Call today & set up interview. 281-759-1010. 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston TX, 77079.

State-of-the-art medical treatment with a personalized healing touch for Katy, West Houston and surrounding communities.

Advertising company - looking for sales/home welcomers in 77494. Work part time on your own schedule. Visit new homeowners in your area and go over a packet of information. Add businesses to the packet and earn unlimited $. Call 281-236-8577 for more information.

Need sales ladies to join my team (especially for Easter and Mothers day Events), selling unique handbags with chic inter-changeable exterior. Call 832-258-7859.

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 281-4019828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com.

www.christusstcatherine.org 701 S. Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77450 | 281.599.5700

NU-LOOK PAINTING & REMODELING “It’s not just a job, it’s your home!”

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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. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.

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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE

1 story, 4 years old, 3/2/1 townhome. 12602 Ravensway Center Dr. #610, Cypress. 1491 sq. ft., granite in kitchen and bathrooms, 18” tile floors, stainless appliances, $149,900. 281-630-1629. e y

College Station Gateway Villas Townhome. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, granite countertops, washer/dryer, refrigerator included. Call 281-744-5304.

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.

MPL#40046

BOARDERS/ROOMMATES

Room for rent in family home, Katy/Fry Road area, $375 a month. Call 713822-8615, individual.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

Luxury Royal Sands Resort, Cancun, Mexico. 2 bed / 2 bath, oceanview timeshare, available one week only: November 10-17, 2012. Reduced to $1000. Incredible pools, spa, fitness center. Email for info and pictures of resort: Luxurycondo@mac.com.

Playa del Carmen private condo, 2 bed / 2 bath. 1600 square feet, beautifully furnished. 2 blocks from beach, 3 blocks from famous Fifth Avenue. Photos, rates, guest reviews at: www.VRBO.com/235451. Call Jeff, 713-856-7774.

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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Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing to publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published along with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but we cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please specify which area you would your Novena to appear in. - Krenek Printing.

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 – NTB, RJ, AP, DBI, RB, CBS

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GREEN TRAILS PHASE II

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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TRASH SERVICES Best Trash - GT II Trash Service WCA - Green Trails Village, Sec. 2

CREST MANAGEMENT

HEATHER ESTEBAN, Property Manager 17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, Texas 77084 Tel: 281-579-0761, ext. 612 • Fax: 281-579-7062 karen@crest-management.com www.crest-management.com

GTII POOL SERVICE A-Beautiful Pools 281-376-6510 Call A-Beautiful Pools to reserve a pool for a private function.

UTILITIES Harris Co. MUD #345 Harris County MUD #345 (Taxes) Center Point Energy (Gas) Longhorn Utility District Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) Center Point Power www.centerpointenergy.com/outage Cable TV - Comcast Communications AT&T

Note: Please contact Crest Management if you: • Notice a sprinkler system or gate problem.

• Require new or replacement pool or tennis cards.

• Have an HOA related complaint, problem, etc.

GREEN TRAILS, PHASE II BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Janczak

Property Manager

President Vice President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

KISD Administration KISD Transportation Dept.

Bus Schedules Nottingham Country Elementary Pattison Elementary Memorial Parkway Junior High McMeans Junior High Taylor High

281-579-0635 281-578-7537 281-647-9483 281-492-0092 281-578-7414

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713-448-0247 281-398-1703 281-829-3094 281-599-8371 713-677-4764 281-804-9662 281-492-6848

281-396-6000 281-396-7560 281-396-2700 281-237-5500 281-237-5450 281-237-5800 281-237-8000 281-237-3100

MISCELLANEOUS

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & BOARD LIAISONS Architectural Review Community Awareness Community Events Finance Landscape Parks Pools Security Swim Team Tennis

281-398-8211 713-462-8906 713-659-2111 281-353-9756 713-207-7777 713-207-2222 713-341-1000 800-246-8464

SCHOOLS

281-579-0761

Note: Crest Management is the service company for Green Trails Phase II. Please contact Crest first regarding any HOA matter so it can be logged in and addressed. Call a Board member only if Crest is unable to address your problem/issue.

Bernie Birkel Libby Clark Kristie Poldervaart Paul Patterson Steve Sawyer

281-313-2378 281-561-5646

Steve Sawyer Bernie Birkel Kristie Poldervaart Paul Patterson Libby Clark Kristie Poldervaart Kristie Poldervaart Bernie Birkel Kristie Poldervaart Steve Sawyer

Emergencies/Fire/EMS Precinct 5 Constables Harris County Sheriff Dept.

Non-emergencies Fire Department / EMS Non-emergencies Harris County Traffic Signal Hotline Poison Control Center Post Office KISD Tax Office Harris County Animal Control Harris County Mosquitoe Control Harris County Appraisal District Harris Co. Tax Office Texas Dept of Public Safety

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