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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC) On Thursday, October 1, 2015, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature, as their guest speaker, Michel Shoup of The Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham, Texas. Mike will speak about the history of The Antique Rose Emporium and the versatility of antique roses in the garden settings. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Trinity University and his Master’s degree in Horticulture from Texas A&M University. In 1984, he opened the Antique Rose Emporium, which specializes in the reintroduction and distribution of historic Old Garden Roses. This developed into display garden/retail centers in Independence and San Antonio, Texas. His work has been recognized in Smithsonian and National Geographic magazines. He is a past president of the board of directors of the Heritage Rose Foundation. In 1991, he published Landscaping with Antique Roses, co-authored with Liz Druitt. He has written two other books, Roses in the Southern Garden, published in 2000 and Empress of the Garden, published in 2014. 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 Util-
ity Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450. For more information see our website: www. nottinghamgardenclub.org or call 832-390-7321 or 979-885-6199. 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.
GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER • Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs to dry in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur to control fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty hose.
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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. 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).
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• Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are going to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody plants concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more headstart they can get before summer, the better. • October 15th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies. • Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular brown patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist cool weather. Control with Daconil. • If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The re-growth stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that odd-ball frost of Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin to fall. Remove all dead, weak and overcrowded growth. Tip back main branches to control size and shape. Spray w/dormant oil when temperature is between 30-60 degrees. • Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots and transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better. • Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations.
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The James Taylor Key Club is James E. Taylor High School’s (Katy ISD) branch of Key Club International, the oldest and largest service program for high school students in the world and youth division of volunteering organization Kiwanis International. This past summer, the James Taylor Key Club was hard at work, volunteering around the Katy community and organizing fundraisers projects for charity. It made several trips to the Houston Food Bank, participated in a program that will benefit victims of the recent Nepal earthquake and more. Through car washes and a back to school garage sale, the club raised nearly $800, a portion of which will support the March of Dimes and Children’s Miracle Network; both organizations are official Key Club International “major emphasis” programs. The ability to perform such a feat relied solely on the devotion and enthusiasm of James Taylor Key Club’s members. Students lead the organization, taking on all tasks from planning to communication to execution and beyond. This school year, James Taylor hopes to grow its Key Club membership and is preparing to make themselves more accessible and open to the students. Whether it be adding more leadership positions,
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KATY ISD PROMISE TO READ We recognize that not everyone has unlimited time to volunteer. But we are thankful that, every year, hundreds of people have time to read to our children. Promise to Read brings Katy’s business community into elementary schools each November, allowing adults to share their love of reading and allowing children to indulge their love of being read to. From Alcott to Zalbern, wockets in pockets to monsters in closets, guest readers sit down in little chairs in front of little faces and the room is transformed. Promise to Read is a tradition in Katy with many of our readers having participated since the program’s inception in 1997. Some bring their own books from home - others let the librarian or teacher choose one for them. But in either case, everyone agrees it’s the best 30 minutes they’ll spend all week. For more information, contact Heather Sanders at 281-396-2645.
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November 1st - December 11th - In 2014, our Katy ISD community raised over $25,000 helping 502 students and their families in our district. This wonderful initiative, held each December, allows the community of Katy to bring a little joy into the homes of some of our students and their families. Principals identify students for the program, and Partners in Education collects community and corporate donations. Grocery gift cards in the amount of $50, along with a note of support from the Katy ISD community, are then delivered to each student by a campus staff member. If interested in making a contribution, make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families. Any contribution amount is accepted. Mail or deliver check/cash to Katy ISD Partners in Education, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520, Katy, Texas 77494. For more information, contact Tammy Stringer at tammyrstringer@katyisd.org or 281-396-2645.
KEYS mentors are adults with knowledge and experience to share, who have the desire to motivate students to reach their full potential. They commit to one student for up to one hour per week during the school day, during the school year. During those weekly visits mentors and students engage in a variety of activities - and although they may help with academics, mentors are not tutors. In Katy ISD, KEYS offers four opportunities for those who wish to join our KEYS mentor family:
KATY ISD JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We’re proud to point out that Katy ISD has the largest Junior Achievement program in the world. So by the time our kids start their senior year in high school they’re completely familiar with JA, beginning in kindergarten when they learned about visiting a farm and planting a garden. Junior Achievement is a great venue for volunteering because it allows folks to build a relationship with students in a classroom. Volunteers attend training hosted by one of our on-site JA staff and are given a satchel full of materials pertinent to the class they’re teaching. And whether the lesson is about opening a donut shop or investing in the stock market, students all learn about work-readiness, entrepreneurship and how to dream big in the business world. Although numerous Katy ISD Junior Achievement classes are taught by parents, we have an impressive cadre of businesses who step up to do their part, with some companies “adopting” an entire school’s program. Whether you’re interested in teaching JA in a day at the junior high level or teaching five one-hour classes at an elementary school, it’s the perfect way to have some face time with a classroom full of kids. For more information, contact Necole Gibson at 281-396-2439.
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Traditional Mentoring - Pairs one mentor with one child once a week. KSR (Katy Students Run) - Matches running coaches with high school students as they prepare for the Houston Half Marathon. Mentor Buddies - Offers every other week option for volunteers. Two mentors partner in mentoring the same student, coordinating their schedule so the child sees one of them at the same time each week. Dads with Dads - Places experienced Dads from the community who collectively coordinate their schedules to meet with groups of young high school fathers. KEYS is offered at every Katy ISD campus, each of which has a staff liaison who oversees the school’s program. All mentors must make a one school year commitment to a student and complete an application and background check. For more information, contact Martha Brown at 281-396-2468.
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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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TASTY HALLOWEEN TRIVIA Many kids (and parents) look forward to Halloween for the candy treats more than the festive costumes. For some fun facts on your favorite Halloween food including snack-size bars, gum and candy corn, read on. You might be surprised by how many other parents are dipping into their kids’ trick-or-treat stashes. • Halloween night nibbles. Bite-sized chocolate candies are the most popular type of candy to be included in Halloween activities (76 percent), followed by bite-sized non-chocolate candies (30 percent). • Favorite finds. Eighty-four percent of kids say candy and gum are their favorite treats to receive when trick-or-treating. • Snack-size snitches. Parents admit that their favorite treats to sneak from their kids’ trick-or-treat bags are snack-size chocolate bars (70 percent sneak these), candy-coated chocolate pieces (40 percent), caramels (37 percent) and gum (26 percent). • Sweets for the sweet. Only 7 percent of kids (6-11 years) say they would keep their candy all to themselves if they received lots of Halloween treats. Instead, most would either share some with their family (66 percent), their friends (64 percent) or their teachers (26 percent). Courtesy: nymetroparents
GREEN TIPS- HAVE FEWER BUGS IN YOUR LIFE 1. Make homemade bug repellant: Measure 2/3 cup witch hazel into measuring cup. Add olive or grapeseed oil to make approximately 1 cup of liquid. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, making sure it does not contain sugar. Add 30-40 drops of assorted essential oils (lavender, lemongrass, basil, & rosemary are especially effective). Add 4-5 whole cloves to the liquid. Carefully pour mixture into an empty spray bottle (be sure to carefully label bottle). Shake well before using. Apply liberally to skin to keep bugs away. Katy Communicator
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3. Eat more garlic: Many homeopathic practitioners say that one of the most effective ways to repel mosquitoes and other itchy pests is to eat plenty of garlic. This may or may not be true, but it’s good for lots of other things in your body, so don’t be afraid to embrace the stinky rose. If you don’t want to increase your garlic intake, you can mix 1 part garlic juice with 5 parts water and then dip strips of cotton fabric in the liquid; hang the strips strategically through parts of your home or campsite where insects gather. 4. Use your garden strategically: Mosquitoes and other insects hate a laundry list of plants -lavender, rosemary, basil, geraniums, citronella, lemon balm, eucalyptus, spearmint, & marigolds can all be added to your flowerbeds or garden (especially near doors) to keep your yard naturally bug-free. Mosquitoes also detest catnip, so make your cat happy & bugs unhappy - plant some.
LOCAL JAM SESSIONS 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.
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BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT 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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Join us for the Third Annual 5K/1K run/walk on October 18, 2015 at Tompkins HS in Katy. This year the event features a competitive 5K and a children’s 1K fun run/walk. Also a Zumba® warm up and cool down, prizes for first, second and third places women and men (5K only), medals for 1K participants, music and prize drawings! Come, have fun and support our mission to empower underserved Hispanic women. Go to www.wellness4growth.org to register or for more information about the race or our mission. Early registration ends September 15th.
and families can enjoy a post race area that features a kid’s fun zone, games and food. Visit www.ymcaturkeydash.org for more information about participating or volunteering. Early Bird registration ends October 31st. Race Day Schedule 7:10 AM: 1 Mile Kids Fun Run 7:45 AM: 10K 8:15 AM: 5K 9:15 AM: 1 Mile Walk/Run
4 TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD JOG 5K RUN The 4th Annual Gingerbread Jog 5K run, 1 mile kids fun run and 1 mile family walk, benefitting the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston (PHC) will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at La Centerra in Cinco Ranch. All proceeds go to the PHC, whose primary mission is to minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women and their families as they experience pregnancy. Online registration is available at www.thedriven.net, race day registration will begin at 6:45 AM with the 5K starting at 8 AM, 1 mile kids fun run at 8:05 AM and the 1 mile family walk/run starting at 8:10 AM For more information on the event, please contact the PHC at 281-578-0078. La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy, Texas (77494) or go to www.LaCenterra.com.
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World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out. For information, please contact Jerry Pinto at 281-578-6306 or jerrympinto@sbcglobal.net.
SWING FOR SIRE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT November 9, 2015, 8 AM-2 PM Willow Fork Country Club This November, honor our service personnel who have fought to preserve our freedom by participating, sponsoring or donating to our 6th Annual Swing for SIRE Golf Tournament benefiting our veterans program and honoring those who have given so much for us. Since 1983 SIRE has been providing therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities. SIRE has also had veterans participate in our Horses for Armed Forces program since 2008. With your help, we can expand SIRE’s veteran program Horses for Armed Forces we can improve the lives of active, separated and retired service members and their families. And continue our mission to improve the quality of life for people with special needs through therapeutic horsemanship activities, therapies and educational outreach. For more information, visit our website at www.SaddleUpSIRE.org. For tickets visit, http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nsbp debab&oeidk=a07eb6lq5me469c691e.
FUNDRAISER SADDLE UP FOR SIRE RIDE-A-THON October 17, 2015, 10 AM-4 PM 7iL Ranch, 5389 Mill Creek Road, Cat Spring, TX 78933 The Saddle Up for SIRE Ride-a-thon has been SIRE’s premier fall fundraiser for 22 years. At the event you can expect to experience live music, barbecue cooked on-site and a fun family carnival. SIRE riders ride right alongside community trail riders from all over the region, experiencing a true Texas traditional sport. Bring your own horse to ride or simply enjoy the music, family activities and barbecue. This special event provides funding for the nearly 300 special needs clients that ride with us on a weekly basis as well as the military veterans and their families who attend our family days. Many of our collaborating partners benefit from the funds raised at Saddle Up for SIRE Ride-a-thon including Avondale House, Houston ISD, the Wounded Warrior Project and the Richmond State Supported Living Center. For more information, visit our website at www.SaddleUpSIRE. org. For tickets visit, http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nsbpdebab&oeidk=a07eb6mogrt073f8a66.
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KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL LUNCHEON Katy Christian Women’s Connection will be hosting our annual Fall Festival luncheon on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. Our Festival starts at 10 AM and ends at 1:15 PM. We will be hosting a variety of vendors (Scentsy, Mary Kay, Elegant By Design to name a few). We will have a live auction on beautiful theme baskets and a silent auction on items donated by area merchants. Our Bake Sale is always a big success thanks to the wonderful baking done by our members. Kathy Coleman, who recently moved to Katy from Kansas City, will be our guest speaker. Kathy, an author, artist and former flight attendant, will be talking to us about how she landed on her feet after “Flying High.” The luncheon is $18 per person. All proceeds from this luncheon will go to Stonecroft Ministries to help support the work they do in the US and around the world. For more information or if you would like to be a vendor, please email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.
Saturday, October 17th The United Methodist Women of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church on Kingsland Blvd., present Pick-A-Dilly Craft Fair on Saturday, October 17th, 9 AM to 4 PM. Indoor and outdoor craft booths, silent auction, bake sale, food and pumpkin patch.
ST. PETER’S ECDC’S FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL Mark your calendar for a fun-filled afternoon at St. Peter’s ECDC’s Fall Family Festival! Join us October 24th from 3-6 PM at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (on Kingsland across from Taylor High School). We will have pony rides, a petting zoo, Curly and Daisy balloon artists, face painting, inflatables, cake walk, music, food and so much more.
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MORTON RANCH 6 TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015, 9 AM - 5 PM Morton Ranch High School 21000 Morton Rd., Katy, 77449 Benefits Project Prom 2016 Interested in being a vendor? Please email candyandthree@gmail.com.
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All vendors interested in renting a 10x10 space can contact the church at 713-467-3325 before November 9th. Proceeds from booth rentals will be donated to the Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center (www.lillianbearddeafcenter.org). Located at 9920 Long Point Road, Houston, TX 77055.
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21 ST ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR The 21 Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on December 5, 2015, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top Texan vendors selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be sold by the Knights of Columbus all day, starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies Club will be having a bake sale and quilt raffle. There will also be a Silent Auction run by the Craft Club. For more information, contact Brenda Cason at 371-781-0094 or www.epiphanycatholic.org. st
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Annual Fall Sale October 3-4, 2015 Held at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center, 2020 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004, on Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM and Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM. Admission is free. Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads, such as Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions on growing African Violets. Workshop will be held 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. For further information, contact Karla Ross 281-748-8417.
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Saturday, October 17, 2015 8:30 AM-12:30 PM The Katy Family History Library located at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 1603 Norwalk Drive, Katy 77450. Come learn about the basics of genealogy, online family history resources and training for programs like FamilySearch.org. Document your family memories and photos, advanced genealogical research tips and many other interactive classes, displays and information sessions about strengthening your family tree. Event is FREE. For more information and course schedule, www.katyfamilyhistoryfair.com.
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A National ESSAY Competition The Voice of Democracy essay is a National Competition created in 1947 to allow high school students in grades 9-12 to voice their opinion on their responsibility to our nation. The theme for 2015 is: “My Vision for America.” Students from public, private and parochial high schools and home schooled students, in the U.S. and in American high schools overseas may enter. The oral presentation must be not less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes in length, spoken in English and recorded on the media specified on the application form, with no background noise or enhancements. The essay cannot contain the student’s name, city, state, grade level or refer to their nationality. Entries must be received no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2015. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX, 77410-0002. The winning VFW Post #8905 entry will then compete for the VFW District 4 Scholarship and that winner competes for the VFW Department of Texas Scholarship. The State winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. February 27- March 2, 2016 to compete for a $30,000 VFW National scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.
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DECIBELLES (A BARBERSHOP CHORUS) Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. 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. Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.
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GRACE NOTES Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the “Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and community events. We sing a combination of secular, patriotic and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday morning for the congregation of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse during the school year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for more information.
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Bear Creek Baptist Church is offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-8th Grade. Early registration cost is $80 for Basketball and for Cheerleading until November 2nd. The cost after November 2nd is $90. This year the cost does include the basketball shorts or the cheer mock turtleneck for Cheer. They will have one hour of practices a week and on Saturdays, they will have a game for one hour beginning in January. Every practice and game takes place on our Campus. They will learn great new skills from encouraging coaches. Registration begins October 1st online. Each child needs to attend one evaluation session. Our first Evaluations will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, November 2nd, 3rd & 5th, between 6 and 7:30 PM and on Saturday, November 7th between 9:30 AM-12 Noon. We will kick off the season with a Skills Clinic on Saturday, December 5th and practices will begin the next week starting December 7th. You can register on line at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports (click under Register Now). For more information, contact Linda Newhouse at rec@bcstaff.org. Bear Creek Baptist Church at 5901 N. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77449, 281-859-9900.
KATY YMCA Katy YMCA Winter Program Registration is NOW in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. WINTER YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for youth NFL Flag Football and Basketball. Teen Volleyball and Basketball registration also in progress. Registration deadline is December 6th ($10 late fee added after November 29th). 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. YMCA CHILD CARE 2015-16: Need a fun, safe place for your child to go after school hours? Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific school offerings and prices.
FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Katy/Fulshear/West Houston/Spring Branch/Westpark Beltway Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the FALL Season. Games start on October 10, 2015. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including
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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.
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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 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.
CHURCH/RELIGIOUS INFORMATION LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL PET BLESSING Bring your furry, scaled and feathered friends (properly restrained, of course) to be blessed in a brief service at Living Word Lutheran Church when they host their annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 11th at 4 PM on the church lawn. All pets may also participate in the pet parade, as well as the look-alike and costume contests! For more information about Living Word, visit the church website www.livingwordkaty.org or call the church office at 281-392-2300.
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KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday. We come together for fellowship, to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.
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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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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.
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.
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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1-5 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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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. ADULTS • USED BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next book sale on Saturday, November 7th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. Come see our rock bottom prices!
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• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet monthly. The Evening Book Club normally 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. • JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts. • ALL ABOARD-MUSEUM TOUR - Library customers will be getting a rare opportunity to take a free ride to and tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Thursday, October 29th. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is where art and literature meet! The MFAH will offer a special docent-led tour related to the Gulf Coast Reads 2015 selection, The Promise by Ann Weisgarber. The tour last 1 to 1½ hours. The bus leaves at 9:30 AM. Bring a sack lunch or enjoy the offerings at Cafe Express. We’ll be heading back to the library at 1:30 PM. This tour is for adults only. • SECOND ANNUAL CELEBRATE LOCAL AUTHORS - At the library, we are big fans of writers, all writers, and we’ve decided it is time to celebrate them! Our 2nd annual Celebrate Local Authors event will be on Saturday, October 24th. Between 12:30 and 4:30 PM, many of the authors will be reading from their work. Attendees to our presentations will be eligible for door prizes. Also, join authors in our meeting room until 5 PM to purchase autographed copies of their newest books. • MOVIE TIME - School gets out early on Friday, October 2nd and you know what that means! Come to the library at 1:15 PM, find out what happens after the son of a gangster fish is accidently killed and his almost meal takes advantage of the situation. On Columbus Day, Monday, October 12th at 1:15 PM, experience the special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to save the day. Finally, on Friday, October 16th at 1:15 PM, the king of Halloween Town tries to bring joy and happiness on a holiday he is not quite suited for. Unfortunately, we can’t print the name of the movies here but you can call the library or stop by for the mystery titles. • VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday, October 1st at 4:30 PM. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit to two hours a week. If you would like to help in anyway, please contact Lauren Richards at 281-492-8592.
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• CITIZENSHIP CLASS - Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? The library will be hosting a citizenship class series on Mondays at 6:30 PM. Topics for the class will include preparing for the citizenship interview, tips for demonstrating English ability during the interview and general knowledge of U.S. government and history. This class will continue to meet on October 12th, 19th and 26th. • DIY CRAFTS - On the second Tuesday of every month the library hosts a fun adult craft time. This month, October 13th at 2 PM, we will be arm knitting. Make your own scarf using this fun and easy technique. No needles required! • KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators and inventors (713) 855-7440 at the library on Tuesday, October 13th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and all you can do there. Makers clearkatypools.com of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer. • GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County brings their Green Thumb series once a month where they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston area. This month, on Saturday, October • Custom Maintenance Plans 17th at 10 AM, learn all about propagation and seed saving. Seating is extremely • Full-Service Repairs limited for this class. • COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes each • DIY Pool Care Instruction month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on “Events S. GARCIA PAINTING & Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” CHILDREN • STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. • PAT-A-CAKE CLUB INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday 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.
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• PRE SCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore the world? Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 are invited on Wednesdays at 11:15 AM as we explore the world. There will be plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration as we learn about the world. • TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. • WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays in October at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. No registration is required. “Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.
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SPECIAL EVENTS • GULF COAST READS MOVIE EVENT - Thursday, October 15th, 6 PM, Meeting Room. The theme of this movie centers on a fictional series of catastrophic events similar to the Storm of 1900 that is written about in this year’s Gulf Coast Reads book selection, The Promise, written by Ann Weisgarber. Based on the story of the ancient Mayan calendar that marked its last day as December 21, 2012, the movie is about a global cataclysm that thrusts the world into chaos. This movie is rated PG-13. EVENTS • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, October 15th beginning at 7 PM, in Conference Room 2. The book to be discussed is Dark Light, written by Randy Wayne White. • ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, October 9th and 23rd, 1-2 PM, Multipurpose Classroom. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. Blogging for Dollars: Thursday, October 8th, 10 AM MS Excel 2010 Survival Basics: Thursday, October 15th, 10 AM MS Word 2010 Survival Basics: Tuesday, October 20th, 10 AM Intro to Pinterest: Thursday, October 22nd, 10 AM MS PowerPoint: Intermediate: Wednesday, October 28th, 10 AM E-READER Q&A: Wednesday, October 14th, 10 AM-11 AM, Conference Room. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months.
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• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. • Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.
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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.
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES 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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FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law. 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. 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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VACCINATION Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.
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35TH ANNUAL KATY RICE HARVEST FESTIVAL OCTOBER 10TH-11TH
The annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival is two big days of excitement and family fun with two stages of continuous live entertainment, craft and food booths and more. Free Parking and Shuttle service to and from Katy Mills, plus no extra charge for the concerts makes the Katy Rice Harvest Festival the perfect family outing! The Church of Christ at 5th Street and East Avenue has also graciously offered our Festival guests the opportunity to park in the Church parking lot. Please do not park in the Church parking lot before 11:30 AM on Sunday. Admission Tickets for adults are $8, children 10 and under are free. Seniors, Military, Law Enforcement and EMS personnel with proper identification are admitted free. Please note tickets may be purchased through October 8, 2015, over the phone or online with a credit card. Tickets may be picked up at the Chamber office September 28th- October 7th or they will be available at Gate 2 October 11th-12th. No credit cards accepted at the Festival. For additional information, call 281-391-5289 or email info@katychamber.com.
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The Houston’s Annual Italian Festival, held on the campus of St. Thomas University features authentic Italian food, wine, music, dancing, arts and crafts and entertainment for all ages. Visitors may park in the Moran Center Parking Garage for $5 per day. Additional surface lots and public street parking also available. For more information, call 713-524-4222, email info@houstonitalianfestival. com or visit website at www.houstonitalianfestival.com.
Sidelights & Transoms to match your front door
Stained Glass Restoration & Repair Half Round/Arched Windows
The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.
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The Texas Renaissance is the nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance themed park. Each year, over 500,000 guests pass through the Festival’s gates and enter the magic of New Market Village, an authentically recreated 55 acres 16th century English township located 50 miles northwest of Houston, Texas. The Texas Renaissance Festival presents an enchanted world full of Kings and Queens, Lords and Ladies, Knights, Nobles, Fairies, Elves, Pirates, Barbarians and other fanciful interactive characters. Guests will be entertained by a marvelous assortment of unique performers: musicians, magicians, acrobats, jugglers and dancers with over 200 daily performances on over 20 stages throughout the village. In addition, there are over 400 shoppe’s featuring some of the finest works of artists, artisans, weaving, pottery making, blacksmithing and more. Finally, there are foods and drinks from all over the world to please every palate and quench every thirst. For more information, you can call 800-458-3435, email info@texrenfest.com or visit website at www.texrenfest.com.
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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 completely fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number (one only), year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Email to news@krenekprinting. com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission. DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. Attention Jobseekers! We have sent emails (to all who did not graduate or been added in 2015) to make sure that we have current information on file and that you wish to remain on this list. If you have not responded to these emails yet, please do so soon. In the next month or so, we will be removing those who have not responded. 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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INGREDIENTS 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste Creole seasoning to taste 6 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour. Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black specks in the mixture, start over. Stir onion, bell pepper, celery and sausage into the roux; cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that floats to the top during the last hour. http://allrecipes.com/ Submitted by Yoyo78
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INGREDIENTS 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 3/4 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups chopped pecans DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate and butter. Heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. Sift flour and sugar together into a large bowl. With mixer on low speed, beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla and pecans. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Tops should be shiny but give slightly when touched. Add your favorite frosting! http://allrecipes.com/ Submitted by Ginger P
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FOR SALE Acme king size brick, Maisson Rouge. Approximately 3,920 bricks. Pickup only, $980, brick up your garage or other job. Call Gerry 281-647-0292. Furniture sale - photos at https://goo.gl/DjBPMY; All good condition. Fabric sofa from Star Furniture, $200; Lazyboy recliner, $100; bunk bed with mattresses, $150. Call 832-455-5909. Mardi Gras 6 brass-framed prints 1996-1998 and Collectibles, all excellent condition. Artists Mistretta (32”h x 24”w) and Frolich (23”h x 18”w) & (21”h x 12”w). All for $250. Call 281-635-9629. Three piece, light pine green, brushed sideboard, 42w x 20d x 28h; matching cupboard 36w x 15d x 60h; matching coffee table 44w x 18d x 19h, $250 for set; antique, refinished harp framed swivel mirror dresser, $300; vintage refinished small desk, $100; glass for desk, $50. Cell 832-563-0799. Winchester Model 70 rifle, 7mm WSM. Custom thumbhole stock and 2 boxes of ammo, $600. Call 678-314-6247. Gold’s Gym XRS30 Workout Machine, almost new, manual included, $200 OBO. 281-928-0305. Push-back recliner, traditional wing back style, cloth, burgundy/ brown color, like new, no wear,$100. Email kamtsberg@comcast. net for photos. Dining set w/six chairs and server. Slight puppy damage to feet, repairable, $750. 281-398-1425. XL Dogloo, $50; Canon AE-1 SLR Camera, $75; BT-4 Combat paintball gun, mask, RadarChron, and misc supplies, $100; photos of sale items available. Call 713-304-0488.
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Solid oak cart, 29” x 20”, medium stain, 3 shelves, excellent condition, $45; Solid wood bookcase, medium oak stain, 6 shelves, excellent condition, $95; plate glass mirrors, 30”x 36”- $25; 42” x 43”-$35; 42”x 54½”, $40; HP 4600 Photo smart printer, copier, scanner, fax, new cartridge, $35; computer desk chairs, $10 & $15; black desk phone, $25; SONY Color TV, 20”, not flat-screen, remote, excellent condition, $65; TV pedestal stand, $15; VCR, $25; Walt Disney tapes, $2 each; Litton Microwave, large capacity, $25; Sink top water filtration system with 2 new filters, $35; Bed comforters, full & queen, Wilson Sting, wide body, tennis racket with cover, new, $35; Aluminum crutches, $20; Sago Palms, $10 and Up. Call 281-463-8655.
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Two round oak dinette sets, one with leaf $195, other $125; Free TV with dinette. Located in Stone Crest, Katy Phone 218-660-3500.
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Strasburg Childrens flowergirl dresses, NWT, discontinued, in white (size 3) and ivory (size 3), new $109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash. Also have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6), matching ivory sash included, new $136.99, selling for $75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@gmail.com.
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2006 Chevy Tahoe - Top of the line, candy apple red, dual air, sirius radio, rear air, 3rd row seat, loaded, like new. $6,900. 281-409-6807. Motor Guide ET54 Trolling Motor and Minnkota 24LB Trolling Motors, never been used. Sell both for $350. Ken at 832-655-4746.
HELP WANTED Before/After School Counselors - Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA – Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-time, shifts available, Monday-Friday: 6:30-8:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston.org/job-opportunities or call Sherry Hubbard at 281-392-5055. Part-time legal secretary; experienced preferred; flexible hours. Call 281-597-9495. Register Tapes Unlimited (A 25 year old advertising firm) is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners, $15/ Hour, Commissions and Bonuses, Full Time M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment, benefits after 60 days, No Experience needed: www.rtui.com To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com.
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Do you like golf, the outdoors, meeting people and fun? We are hiring at the Bear Creek Golf Course, all positions, Greeters, food and beverage, Pro-Shop and maintenance. Pick up applications at the Pro-Shop, 16001 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245. Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Family own preschool in need of teachers and childcare providers for our Katy location. Call 281.394.5437 or submit your resume to lifetimelearnerscdc@gmail.com. Window/Door Sales (Houston/Katy): We are looking for motivated, honest individuals with an aggressive sales mentality. Full time or part time needed. Must have sales experience in window and door projects. We are looking for additional sales help to accommodate our growth. Very lucrative possibilities. We offer Milgard, Vista, Simonton and many other brands. Interested parties please email your resume and/or qualifications to replacementwindowsofkaty@gmail.com. This is a commission 1099 position. Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.
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Childcare provider needed - Community of Faith Church in the Cypress area is looking to hire experienced and friendly Childcare Providers for the nursery, preschool, elementary and special needs room. Part-time, 7-15 hours a week, mostly weekends and some evenings, $10 an hour. Email resume to Karinal@cof.tv. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. The Katy YMCA is looking for volleyball and basketball youth sport officials. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be able to work Saturdays. Part time (approximately 15-20 hours per week). To apply, visit www.ymcahouston.org/job-opportunities.
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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.
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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 moms with school age children. 281-861-0394.
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TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, $500/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in rental pool. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222. Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-463-4717. Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 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, $465 or 7 days, $595. 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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