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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC) On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Darrin Duling, Director of Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, presenting the program “It’s a Wonderful World - Finials and Follies: A Look at Architectural Garden Features from Around the World.” Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from September through May. Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450. For more information see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub.org. We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the beautification of our community, support local and national educational and civic organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant Sale and various projects throughout the year.

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If you like to play a musical instrument and/or sing with other musicians, we encourage you to join us on Friday nights, except the first Friday of the month, from 6 to 8 PM at a local Katy location. (No charge and non-profit.) We play on acoustic instruments, such as: guitar, fiddle, dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle. For more information, call 281-693-0391. No smoking or drinking.

GARDENING TIPS FOR APRIL Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps eliminate a great many pests that die from various causes while in the bag. When you buy ‘loose’ mulch that is trucked to your home, you are also buying ants, roaches, termites, etc… Spend a little more on bagged material and save lots of future pest problems. Keep your mulch at least 4” - 6” below the top of your homes

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only) Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761

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MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Felix Garcia III, Commander, 386-793-8065 or sgtg31@yahoo.com. Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387). Katy Communicator

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VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. Frank Torres, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Betty Edmundson.

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AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information.

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

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It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option

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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 on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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MAGICIAN PERFORMED AT BLUEBONNET BASH Magician Chad Chesmark performed at Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School’s annual Bluebonnet Bash. In order to attend the Bluebonnet Bash, students must read eight books from the Texas Library Association’s current list of books nominated to receive the Texas Bluebonnet Award.

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The 2016 Nottingham Country Elementary (NCE) Carnival is coming on April 8th, from 5 PM-8:30 PM. Everyone is invited, free of charge, to “travel around the world in a day!” The event will celebrate diversity, which is NCE’s theme for the 2015-2016 school year and will be sprinkled with aerospace references, because no one can appreciate the unity of humanity better than an astronaut! Carnival is one of two annual fundraisers for NCE and typically attracts thousands of Katy residents and their families. It will take place at the NCE campus, 20500 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, Texas. Entertainment will include many games and rides, including the return of the Gmax (by popular demand) and the introduction of The Big Baller, a giant obstacle course featuring four huge, red, inflatable balls surrounded by a blue ball pit resembling a moat filled with water. In the food and beverage department, NCE will be offering a sampling of culinary delights from around the world! Chick-Fil-A also returns this year, along with the ChickFil-A cow. Pizza and Tutti Frutti for dessert also will be available. Young attendees will enjoy the Petting Zoo and Trackless Train and every guest can replenish their supplies of gear at the Carnival General Store. Kids of all ages can capture photos with their friends in the Photo Booth. Kids are invited to wear multi-cultural attire to the Carnival - as a reminder to everyone that diversity is interesting and beautiful! Everyone is encouraged to wear their dancing shoes (sneakers count) and participate in our Carnival Dance Contest. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place will be awarded! Don’t forget the Silent Auction, bound to tantalize with themed baskets from each NCE class, as well as parties and the everpopular 5th grade basketball game. Previous auctions have included a weekend getaway in a Galveston condo! Stay tuned to NCE’s Facebook page for details on this year’s auction items! Volunteers from Taylor High School will be lending a helping

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hand to this year’s event and many local businesses have shown their support of NCE by sponsoring this year’s Carnival. All sponsorship dollars are applied toward purchases to improve the school. This year’s Carnival will be absolutely out of this world. We’ll see you…out there!

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The PTA’s of Beck Junior High, Beckendorff Junior High and Seven Lakes Junior High partnered to showcase the award winning presentation “Keeping You and Your Family Safe Online--Public & Permanent.” The presentation, created by Richard Guerry, focused on the reasonable use of technology and internet safety. This program received the 2010 & 2011 Exemplary School Safety Program Award by the School Safety Advocacy Council. Mr. Guerry has appeared as an internet safety expert on CNN, Radio Disney and MTV’s Thin Line Campaign. The event was held at each junior high for students as well as a parent only presentation in the evening.

KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.KATYISD.ORG April 15th - Early Dismissal April 18th - 6th Grading period begins for Secondary April 29th - Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday

L-R: Kaylene Berckenhoff, Extended Service Award recipient; along with new Life Members Corrine Drom, Stephanie Baiter, Betty Mayfield and Anna Marsh. Marsh currently serves as Beck’s PTA President. Not pictured: New PTA Life Member Kym Pratt.

BECK JUNIOR HIGH PTA HONOREES RECOGNIZED AT KATY ISD ANNUAL EVENT

Beck Junior High recently honored its newest PTA Life Members and first ever Extended Service Award recipient at the annual Founder’s Day Dinner of the Katy Council of PTAs.

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KATY ISD STUDENTS BRING HOME TOP HONORS AT HOUSTON AREA TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES’ FARRINGTON CONTEST Katy ISD had 26 students win awards at the 2016 Farrington Contest and Awards, sponsored by the Houston Area Teachers of Foreign Language. More than 200 Houston-area students participated in the language competition and schools were allowed to send three students from each language level. Participants completed a language exam including reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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First Place Winners: German 3 - Garrett Graney, OTHS Spanish 3 - Ding Toong, OTHS Spanish Heritage Intermediate - Erika Rocha Pérez, THS Spanish Heritage Advanced - Jack Aguirre, CRHS

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Honorable Mentions: ASL 1 - Jaycee Reed, CRHS ASL 3 - Isabella Hernandez, OTHS ASL 3 - Tora Nayak, SLHS German 2 - Dylan Hennig, OTHS German 3 - Ian Fisher, OTHS Spanish 3 - Jackson Sanders, OTHS Advanced Spanish - Sabrina Ghelardi, KHS Advanced Spanish - Callie Williams, KHS Spanish Heritage Intermediate - Daniel Cariel, CRHS Spanish Heritage Intermediate - Fabricio Ávalos, THS Spanish Heritage Advanced - Julieta García, KHS

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KATY HIGH SCHOOL COACH GARY JOSEPH AND SEVEN FOOTBALL PLAYERS SELECTED FOR TEXAS SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE TEAM Seven Katy High School football players were selected for the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A all-state football team. Defensive back Collin Wilder was chosen as the Defensive Player of the Year after making 124 tackles, leading the Tigers to a 16-0 season and the Division I state title. Coach Gary Joseph was selected Coach of the Year.

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The “Stepping into the Future” scholarship program is available to Katy ISD seniors graduating with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 3.7 and is sponsored by Dr. James M. Jacobs and Associates. The two “Stepping into the Future” scholarship recipients will be announced at the Katy ISD Awards Ceremonies during May. Applications must be submitted to the offices of Your Total Foot Care Specialist by April 14, 2016, 5 PM. A third party committee will select the two winning applicants. For further information, please call 281-395-3338 or visit www.KatyFootCare.com.

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www.dependablecomfort.com ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CONTEST! Don’t mess with Texas® and Keep Texas Beautiful invite you to set aside time for their Elementary School Art Contest. Did you know that Texans ages 16 to 34 are the most likely to litter? We need to do all we can to motivate young Texans to keep our environment free of trash. This contest is a great way to share the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful litter prevention messages with your elementary school students so that they learn good habits from an early age. Get creative! Inspired by their creativity and desire to protect our environment, elementary school students from across Texas can submit their best litter prevention design to be considered for the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar. Entries will be judged based on creativity/uniqueness, inclusion of a litter prevention message and interpretation of theme, overall visual appeal, composition and age appropriateness. Students win prizes and have their art featured. Students who create the top 13 winning designs will have their artwork assigned to a month or featured on the cover of the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar. Each will also win an iDeaUSA 8 tablet donated by H-E-B and Central Market. All student winners and their artwork will be showcased on the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful websites and social media sites, at the 2016 Keep Texas Beautiful annual conference, in media announcements and through other means as appropriate.

The contest is through April 8, 2016. All entries must be submitted or postmarked on or before April 8, 2016. Winners will be announced in early May. Contact Keep Texas Beautiful at 1-800-Clean-Up or info@ktb. org for any questions regarding the contest.

COLOR FOR A CAUSE EVENT TO BENEFIT THE ARC OF KATY When: Saturday, April 2, 2016, 8 AM to 11 AM Where: James E. Taylor High School, 20700 Kingland Blvd., Katy Texas 77450 Color for a Cause is a fun 5k color run event hosted by James E. Taylor High School National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America benefiting The Arc of Katy, a local non-profit organization that works to create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The run is open to participants of all ages, will not be timed; it’s all for fun. In addition to the 5k route, there will be a shorter track available for those not able to participate in the 5k distance. Also, running is completely optional; participants are welcome to walk, stroll or even skip the whole way! We hope to see you there! To register, please complete the online registration form at http://colorforacause.weebly.com.

Teachers win, too! Teachers representing students who produce the top 13 designs will each win a $100 H-E-B and Central Market gift card. See Official Contest Rules for more information. Everything you’ll need to participate including fact sheets, official rules and the contest entry form and agreement is posted at DontMessWithTexas.org. You can also download a flyer to display at your school to generate interest.

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4 TH ANNUAL ART WALK APRIL 23, 2016, 12-5 PM Arts Fulshear is hosting the 4th Annual Art Walk at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear. The Art Walk will showcase the artwork and handcrafted items from local artists and artisans, provide inclusive opportunities such as art demonstrations, hands-on art

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activities, a “Things I Love About Texas” children’s art contest and several different musical and visual performances throughout the day. In addition, Art Walk will have a great selection of food truck and winery offerings to tempt the taste buds. Admission and parking are free. The 4th Annual Art Walk is fun for the entire family! Join us for a great event celebrating local art in our community! Website: http://artsfulshear.org/pages/art_walk_22.asp.

2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY APRIL 29-30, 2016, 7 PM TO 7 AM Held at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, donate, honor survivors with a luminaria, participate or volunteer to show your support of those who are fighting, those who have lost their fight but most of all help FINISH THE FIGHT in helping to find a cure for all types of cancer. www.relayforlife.org/katytx.

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Come enjoy 15 food booths, including Crawfish, BBQ and International foods, bingo, amusements, kids games, silent auction craft booths. Admission is Free. 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston Tx. 77084. Check our website at Seascatholicfestival.org.

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WWII AIRCRAFT FLY-IN AND OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday, April 16th & 17th, 10 AM to 5 PM, those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents its 2016 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Bring the family and get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. We expect to have 15 - 20 historic aircraft on display along with several WWII military vehicles.

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Admission is $10 per car. The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 1-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress. Warbird rides may be available. Check our website www.houstonwing.org for ride prices. Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs are available. Come on out and honor America. The Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit national patriotic organization whose membership includes people from all backgrounds sharing an interest in aviation and history.

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The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three 2016 Summer Camp sessions for students and adults with IDD, ages 16 and up. The camps will be held Monday through Thursday, weekly, from 8 AM until 3 PM at Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church (located at 1351 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450.) Session 1: June 6th through June 30th Session 2: July 5th through July 29th Session 3: August 1st through August 18th Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions, crafts, life skills, games and much more. Camp cost is $30 per day and campers must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to participate. Campers will bring a snack and lunch most days and will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and to register online, please visit http://thearcofkaty.org. For any questions, call The Arc of Katy at 832-754-9802.

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“What’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and question attached to each show in Houston Family Arts Center’s (HFAC) 2016 season. Entering its 10th mainstage season, HFAC orchestrated a line-up of all-encompassing shows that highlight the theatre’s award-winning musical expertise, all while enveloping theatre experiences full of odd, zany, mystical and dramatic turmoil audiences love. The first half of the season as follows: • The Foreigner runs March 11-April 3, 2016. • Damn Yankees runs April 22-May 15, 2016. • Amadeus runs June 3-26, 2016. For more information, please visit www.houstonfac.com or call HFAC at 281-587-6100.

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HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 48 (ESD 48) FIRST ANNUAL SAFETY FESTIVAL SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016, 10 AM-4 PM The Safety Festival’s purpose is to familiarize residents with vital safety precautions, as well as the daily tasks of ESD 48 and other neighboring fire and EMS departments through a variety of fun and high-energy activities. Festival activities will include: • Fire and EMS exhibits and demonstrations, including car fire and extrication demos • Life Flight helicopter viewing

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

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We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight.

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On February 12th, at the Richmond Rosenberg Boys & Girls Club, eighteen scholars participated in a “What I’m Thankful For” Oratory Competition. The group had worked for 4 weeks preparing their speeches under the guidance of Senior Girl Scout Angela Lytle of Katy. This event was the first step in Lytle’s Gold Award project to implement a Speech & Debate Club at the center.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu. What: Monthly Bird Hikes at Seabourne Creek Nature Park When: Wednesday, April 6th, 8-10 AM Where: Seabourne Creek Nature Park, Highway 36 in Rosenberg; Meet in parking lot Who: Open to Public - Free Other: Binoculars & appropriate clothing recommended What: Monthly Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter Topic: “Woodcrafting for Birds and Wildlife” Speaker: Paul Batchelder Sr. When: Thursday, April 7th, 7 PM Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX Who: Open to Public - Free

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SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB

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

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Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@ att.net for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.

Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@ aol.com for information on our group.

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• After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. • Tween Scene: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 4:30 PM - activities for youth in grades 4 and 5. SPECIAL EVENTS - YOUTH • LITTLE EXPLORERS: Friday, April 1st, 1-4 PM. Play is one of the primary ways young children learn. Parents or caregivers with children 24 months of age or younger are invited to this special come-and-go program where their children will learn by playing and exploring with their senses. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.

Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www. ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and

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the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704.

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’ Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.

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LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also: • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. • Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. • Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control program.

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BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.

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SPORTS KATY YMCA Katy YMCA Summer Program Registration is NOW in progress. Limited Space available. Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on summer fun! Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available. SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-15. No one does camp like the Y! Held at the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field trips, rock wall, ropes course, zip line, archery, nature trails and more. Reserve your space today! SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Basketball, NFL Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Club Volleyball, Toddler Fitness, Cheer, Dance and Jump Rope camps are offered for ages 6-14. These camps are available various weeks throughout the summer and focus on a child’s specific interest. SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION: Ages 3-14. Choose from T-ball or Track and NFL Flag Football. YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY: Held at: Katy Family YMCA on Saturday, April 30th, 10 AM-1 PM. Join us for Healthy Kids Day! Summer Activity Showcase for healthy kids and families, face painting, games, fitness demonstrations and more. Stop by to find out about summer sports, day camp and swim lessons. No joining fee if you join the Y April 18th-May 2nd! Save up to $125.

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

NEW TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org.

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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at Borders Bar & Grill Restaurant (NE corner of Westgreen & I-10 in Katy). We post different water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website. Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something just to buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what you like or if you even like to paddle. We can help! We have years of water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who have kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required). Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). No minors allowed in this club. For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com.

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.

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

NETBALL CLUBS

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

KATY RUGBY CLUB

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

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB

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

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Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.

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

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Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are held on the second Thursday of each month. Please call for April and May’s locations.

Katy Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) will be hosting our Spring Luncheon on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. We will be hosting a Spring Fashion Show presented by “The Walk In Closet,” which is located in Katy. The luncheon starts at 11 AM and ends at 1 PM. Mary Beal from College Station will be our guest speaker. Mary will talk to us about what having Christ in her life has meant. The luncheon is $18 per person. KCWC is part of Stonecroft Ministries, a ministry for women, which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US.

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

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

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PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.

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

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

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. 2016 BINGO   May 6, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449

PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27, check or money order only & no refunds. This class is on Friday May 6, 2016, 1 PM-5 PM. Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. Registration will begin 4/4/16 for Harris County Resident (HC) & those who reside with the Katy City Limits (KCL), 4/5/16 for those who reside outside Harris County and or the City Limits of Katy.

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