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Memorial Parkway Community Association 21600 Cimarron Parkway - Katy, TX 77450 • 281-492-2949 Fax: 281-492-7130 • www.mphoa.org

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IMPORTANT DATES IN MARCH 2012 March 2nd & 3rd Garage Sale Weekend March 3rd ShredTex, 10 am-1 pm March 6th Board Meeting, 7 pm March 11th Daylight Saving Time Begins March 17th St. Patrick’s Day March 20th Committee meetings, 7 pm March 31st Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 am

OFFICE HOURS FOR march 2012

Monday through Friday 9 AM-5 PM (Unless otherwise posted on the office door.)

March 6th 7-8 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mike Brahm, President Doug White, Vice President Barbara Burleson, Treasurer Charles Herring, Secretary George Bridges, Director

Volunteers Needed

We’ve scheduled our Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, March 31st, between 10 am-11 am. We need helpers to stuff eggs and work on Saturday. Please call the office to volunteer.

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PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT www.mphoa.org

This is where you’ll find the latest news and information on up-coming events, documents, copies of Board minutes and a forum where you can post your comments and concerns.

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To protect your identity, any paper that has your personal information on it should be shredded. You can go to their website to read more about them and what other services they offer.

MPCA I.D. INFORMATION

Every resident must have a MPCA I.D. CARD to use the pools, clubhouse and tennis courts. Complete the I.D. Registration form in this newsletter and return it to the office at least 3 days before coming in to the office for pictures taken. If you are renting your home, please provide us evidence that you live in the subdivision, i.e. a water bill with your name on it, etc. ID’s are for residents only.

Homeowners who do not live in Memorial Parkway are not eligible for a MPCA I.D. CARD. Once you have the card, turn it in to the office the following year for validation.

If you already have an ID card, please turn them into the office so that we can validate them for 2012 and you’ll be ready to use the pools when they open this summer.

Sidewalks

All sidewalks within Common Area shall be maintained by the Association. All other sidewalks shall be maintained by the Owner of the Lot on which the sidewalk is situated. If any section of your sidewalk is uneven, which may cause someone to trip and hurt

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themselves, you are responsible for repairing or replacing that section of the sidewalk and liable for any injuries incurred.

VEHICLE PARKING ON THE STREET

It is not a violation of our deed restrictions to park a vehicle on the street as long as it is not being stored, is fully operational and has current tags.

However, the Transportation Code of Texas, Title 6, Chapter 545, Section 302, states that

.a vehicle cannot park closer than 15 feet to a fire hydrant.

.a vehicle cannot park closer than 20 feet to an intersection.

.a vehicle cannot park closer than 30 feet to a stop sign.

The Board has asked our Constables to take the appropriate action whenever there is a violation of the Transportation Code.

The parking of vehicles on the street has become a big problem in our neighborhood. School buses can’t pull close to the curb to pick up and let off students. In some cases, emergency vehicles may not be able to reach their destination if traffic flow is inhibited, especially when two cars are parked directly across from each other.

Plus, vehicles parked on the street are those that are vandalized the most.

Some of the worst areas are the cul-de-sacs where it’s hard enough to back out of a driveway or navigate the circle even when there aren’t any vehicles parked on the street.

Be considerate of your neighbors and don’t park your vehicle in

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front of their house or block their mailbox. Also, think of the neighbor across the street and park so that you’re not making it difficult for them to back out of their own driveway.

All of our homes have at least a two or three-car garage and room for several cars in the driveway. We respectfully request that you refrain from parking on the street.

TRASH COLLECTION

If you are having any problems with getting trash picked up or want to register a complaint, please call WCA at 281-368-8397 if you are a customer of Memorial MUD. If you are a customer of MUD 81, you may call Royale Disposal and Recycle at 713-526-1536.

TRASH CANS

The HOA has received complaints about trashcans being stored in front of the home, left at curbside, and not being stored out of sight. In the past, the deed restriction committee has not been writing letters to homeowners about proper storage of trashcans. Since this has become a problem in the neighborhood, we are now sending letters to homeowners if their trashcans are not properly stored out of sight. Trash cans should be placed at the curb the morning of trash pickup and the cans should be stored away out of sight by the end of the day. If your trashcans are visible from the street on any day other than trash day, you will in violation of the deed restriction.

Thanks to all of you who have started storing your trash receptacles out of public view. It really has made a big difference in the overall appearance of our neighborhood and we appreciate your cooperation.

STREET GUTTERS AND DRAINS

We ask that you keep the street area in front of your home clean, so that leaves, pine needles, grass clippings and dirt won’t accumulate in the gutters next to the curb and end up being washed into the drains causing them to back up and flood the streets. If you see someone putting grass clippings, oil or other debris down the drains, please contact the MUD District and the County at 281-463-6300.

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2012 Maintenance Fees

The 2012 maintenance fee of $315.00 is now past due. On or about February 3rd, a late notice was sent to each owner who had not paid the fee and a $25 late fee, plus interest, was added to their account.

This mailing was sent by Certificate of Mailing. If the fee is not paid

by February 28th, another late notice will be sent with an additional $25, plus interest, added to their account. This notice will be sent by Registered Certified mail. Delinquent accounts will either be turned over to our attorney for collection or a lawsuit in Small claims Court will be filed on April 1, 2012. In some cases, we may have to take both actions.

Checks should be mailed to: MPCA P. O. Box 670612 Dallas, Texas 75267-0612

Please do not drop your payment off at the office or send it to 21600 Cimarron Parkway, as it only delays the process and could cause late fees to accrue on your account. Allow several days for your payment to reach the bank. The date that the bank deposits your payment into our account is the date we use as your “paid date.”

You may pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card, but no less than $100. Contact the office for information about the authorization statement that must be completed before payment will be accepted by this method. You can also go to our web page (mphoa.org) for a copy. We do not accept any cash payments.

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If you did not receive a statement, notify the office immediately.

GARAGE SALES

MPCA would like to suggest that garage sales be conducted the first Friday and Saturday of each month. This will eliminate the many signs that are out each week and also makes for a stronger turn out. Most area communities only allow sales twice a year. Memorial Parkway could be known for its “Once a Month” garage sales. Do not attach your garage sale signs to the STOP signs, as it is against the law and the County can issue citations for this. If a sign is on a public right of way, like the esplanades), they may be subject to fines of $500-$1000 per occurrence per day. We also ask that you do not post your signs on the property of another resident. When your sale is over, please go back and pick up all of your signs.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL

All exterior changes to your property must be submitted to our committee for approval before you start any work. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, re-roofing, sheds, patio covers, fences, etc. All requests must be on our request form that can be found in this newsletter, online at our website www.mphoa.org or at the office. Please give as much detail as possible, so there is no delay in getting your request reviewed. Except for painting and re-roofing, it would be best to include a plat of your property that shows property lines and easements in relation to the location of your project.

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DEED RESTRICTIONS

Memorial Parkway Community Association has inspectors that drive through the neighborhood checking for violations of our deed restrictions. They are not permitted to get out of their cars and/or

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If you see one of our inspectors stopped in front of your home, please do not approach their vehicle to confront them. Their vehicles are indentified with a mpca sign on the car door. If you still have questions, call the office.

If you get a notice of violation and you feel it was sent to you in error, please call the office. Our staff will look at the picture taken of the violation and confirm whether the address is correct or not.

Our inspectors make every effort to make sure they’ve got the right violation logged to the right address with the right picture to go along with it. But with 2,219 homes to inspect and over 25 miles of streets, they sometimes get it wrong. If that’s the case, we apologize for the mistake, and will remove the violation from your record.

DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS

Violation not resolved as of January 25, 2012, are as follows: AC Units 3 Basketball equipment 2 Boarded Windows 1 Barbecue pit 3 Duct tape on windows 1 Window treatment 3 Dumpsters 2 Debris 2 Dead Trees/limbs 5 Exterior repairs 10 Exterior paint 11 Fence repair 5 Gate repair 2 Graffiti 5 Garbage cans in view 55 Grass in concrete seams 6 Lawn Maintenance 25 Mold/mildew 4 Rotten wood 5 Stored items 12

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Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question.

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle.

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk or street. While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.

Please remember that cats fall under the same laws as dogs and must be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises of the owner. We’ve been told that spreading moth balls in flower beds might keep cats away.

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 www.countypets.com

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PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING BARKING DOGS: 1. Contact your neighbor and work it out as good neighbors should.

2. In the event that #1 is not possible, contact the Constables at 281463-6666. It is our understanding that the Constables will investigate the barking dogs. In order to file a formal complaint you must be willing to give the officer your name, address and phone number for their records.

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Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.

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PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING LOOSE DOGS, DOG BITES & LOST PETS: 1. Contact Harris County Animal Control at 281-999-3191 or 281999-3194. A recorded message will guide you through the system.

When reporting a loose animal you will be asked to give your name and address, a description of the animal and the address of the animal’s owner (if known).

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DOING REPAIR WORK ON YOUR HOMES EXTERIOR????

The ACC is receiving record numbers of requests to make improvements or changes to the exterior of homes. We thank you for your cooperation in filling out the forms before starting any work. If you are planning to do any repairs, re-roofing, re-painting, additions, pools, storage sheds, fencing or patio covers please turn in a request form for approval. Forms can be found in the newsletter or online at our website WWW.MPHOA.ORG. You may also pick up a form from the office during office hours.

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RESIDENT COMMENT FORM

If you have noticed a problem in the subdivision you think needs taking care of, please complete the resident comment form and turn it in to the office. The subdivision gets a drive through inspection twice a month. Some problems may not be noticed at that time. It is helpful if residents can inform the office in writing of such problems.

Having complaints in writing is helpful, if the association has to take legal steps in enforcing deed restriction violations. Our subdivision was formed 35 years ago and we need to take steps to keep it looking nice so the value of homes will continue to increase.

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2. Valid MPCA I.D. card.

3. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of use with money down and forms completed.

4. $275 damage deposit.

5. Available for use from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM. 6. Pool and clubhouse cannot be rented at the same time.

7. Clubhouse holds maximum of 50 individuals, per fire code.

8. If alcohol is being served, a security guard may be required to be present.

9. The resident renting the facility will be held responsible for any damage to the facility caused as a result of user neglect or alcohol use. Additional charges over and above the deposit may be assessed to cover damages.

NON-PROFIT CLUBHOUSE RENTAL

The Memorial Parkway clubhouse located at 21600 Cimarron is available to non-profit adult and youth groups for meetings. The meeting times and days for adult and youth groups are from: 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM and 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (some exceptions regarding times on Sunday). Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to reservation date.

For additional details, contact the MPCA office at 281-492-2949. All groups who wish to use the Clubhouse must be comprised of no less than 100% of Memorial Parkway residents.

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Did you know that the West I-10 Fire Department is a department you can join? Members come from all walks of life and work together to serve their community. The West I-10 Fire Department is also committed to community involvement and as such would like all our citizens to know the best way to contact us. If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1, but if you have a question about the department or would like to inquire about a public relations event, please dial 281-675-3639 or visit our website at www.westI-10fd.org.

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We encourage new musicians to join us at our local jam sessions of old time folk, bluegrass, country and Cajun music and for those who play guitar, dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle. We meet at a local Katy location (no smoking or drinking), every Friday (except first Friday of month) from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. No charge and non-profit.

We play on acoustic stringed instruments only for mutual enjoyment (although the Public is allowed to visit and listen to the music). For more information, please call 281-693-0391.

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Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is now open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the fall season. Games start on April 7, 2012. 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 one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time, opportunities to play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are required.

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Registration fee includes a full uniform (shirt, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and background checks on all volunteers. All major credit cards are accepted. Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 3rd. Practice times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The spring schedule includes eight games, with all games played locally on Saturdays from April 7th to May 26th. For the Katy league, all games are played at George Bush Park – FFPS Soccer Complex, located on Westheimer Parkway off Fry Road. For more information, maps of locations or to sign up, visit www.ffps.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).

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Sign up during early registration to save $10. Leagues start March 31st. For more information, please visit www.i9sports.com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

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.

LADY SHARKS WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (WGA)

The Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join our Thursday morning play day at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club.

Our purpose is to promote women’s golf and fellowship among our members while enhancing the understanding of The Rules of Golf and improving play. For more information, contact Susie Hatfield 832-437-3670, michaelhat2002@yahoo.com or Sue Crookson 281392-4913, scrookson@entouch.net.

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

Men’s Drop-In Roller Hockey

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

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

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Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morning.

We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact www.golfinggals@yahoo.com or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.

Katy Valkyries Girls’ Lacrosse

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

Women’s Basketball League

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

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

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

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The Garage Sale will be on Saturday, March 31st, 8 AM - 1 PM, in the James E. Taylor HS Parking Lot, 20700 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy.

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Chapelwood United Methodist Women’s 49th annual Spring Thing Market will take place Wednesday, March 7th, from 9 AM - 5 PM and Thursday, March 8th, from 9 AM - 3 PM, at the church at 11140 Greenbay Drive, Houston. Preview Party will be held Tuesday, March 6th, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM. On of the largest spring bazaars in the city, it features more than 90 unique vendors, which will provide an exceptional and diverse shopping experience. More than 300 volunteers organize this grand event and ensure that proceeds go to charities chosen by the United Methodist Women. This year, because of the generosity of Chapelwood members, 100% of the proceeds from Spring Thing will support the chosen local and global charities. It includes an expansive silent auction and this year several vacation trips and homes, decorative accessories, jewelry and unique theme baskets.

Additionally this market will give shoppers the opportunity to donate directly to a particular charity. Admission to Spring Thing will be free, and entry to the Preview Party is a donation of $10.

For more information, click on www.umwspringthing.org or visit Facebook.com/SpringThingMarket for year round news and specific vendors.

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Shop Til you Drop at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender

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

2012 Folk life Festival

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

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malformation, 1:1,000,000 or lack of formation of the Tibia which is the weight bearing bone in the bottom of the leg. This tournament started out to pay the medical expenses of Talan Holmes, the tournament chairman’s son. Talan has undergone his first surgery and is now working with his first prosthesis trying to learn to walk.

Many families, like the Holmes family, are unaware of TH and until delivery don’t know that their child has TH. Our goal, while still paying the medical expenses of Talan, is to help other families that may not have the ability to raise their own funds or simply can’t raise enough to get their child the prosthesis that he or she needs.

The Golf Tournament is on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the River Ridge Gold Club, 3133 Brazos Oak Lane, Sealy, TX 77474. Registration begins - 6:30 AM, Breakfast - 7:00 AM and Event Start Time - 9:00 AM For more information about the tournament, sign up to be a sponsor and to register, visit www.birdeasepro.com/talan2012. THCGC is a 501c3 organization.

Seven Lakes High School Spartan Band and Colorguard Golf Tournament

The Seven Lakes High School Spartan Band and Colorguard will sponsor a Golf Tournament on Monday, March 26, 2012 at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club in Seven Meadows. The 4 Player Scramble will start at 1:00 pm. Be a part of this inaugural event and you will have the chance to win a new car with a hole in one! A lucky team will have the opportunity to spend the day with KHOU Sportscaster Daniel Gotera, who will also be the guest speaker at an awards dinner following the tournament.

Advertising opportunities will range from one-hole sponsorships to coveted space on the new Spartan Band Big Rig Trailer.

Talan Holmes Charity Golf Classic is a Golf Tournament that has one main goal. We are all about providing funds to a group of people who are born with Tebial Hemimelia (TH from here on). TH is a rare

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NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club “Boots ‘N Whoops!” annual spring fundraiser

Aggie Recording Artist, Kimberly Dunn will be at our annual spring fundraiser “Boots ‘N Whoops!” Aggie or not, this is a concert you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Red River Dance Hall (SH 249) Purchase tickets today for this private performance.

NOW IS THE TIME! For All AGGIE MOMS in Northwest Harris County To join US for CAREER NIGHT You won’t want to miss our March meeting for NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club. David McMahon, associate director of the TAMU Career Center, will speak about the many ways the “award winning” Texas A&M Career Center can help students find that perfect job! Aggie students and parents will get valuable information about career and job searches, job postings, internships, on-campus interviews and employer seminars. The meeting will be held during TAMU Spring break, so bring your job-seeking Aggie students along for some great advice!

The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7 pm at the Houston Distributing Company, Inc. conveniently located at 7100 High Life Drive near Cutten Road and Willowbrook Mall. Join other Aggie Moms for food, fun, and fabulous networking! Shop for “one-ofa-kind” graduation gifts at our Aggie Moms’ Boutique. Our beautiful, Traditions Pillows are professionally embroidered with memory icons that will warm the heart of any Aggie and are only available through NWHC Aggie Moms.

To keep up with NWHC Aggie Moms, like our FACEBOOK and visit our web page at www.nwhcaggiemoms.org.

Katy/West Houston Aggie Mom’s Host Local “Big Event”

Join local Aggie Moms on Saturday, March 24th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 S. Mason Road, for our “Fit To Be Tied” project event. We will be tying no-sew fleece blankets for donation to area charities including the Krause Center. For more information, to volunteer, or to find out how to make a donation of fabric to this event, check out our website at www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com or email Cathy McMaster at cathymcmaster@comcast.net. Thanks and Gig’Em!

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Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Katy-Prairie View Chapter, requests the honor of your presence at its 2nd Annual Masquerade Mixer Fundraiser on March 31, 2012 at The Safari Ranch Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. You will enjoy great music, great casino games, a great silent auction and great food. Tickets are $50 each. Contact Lolita for ticket sales at 713822-2772. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor this great event, please contact April at 713-569-5464. So come out and partyfor-a-purpose. The proceeds will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and The Fort Bend Women’s Shelter.

Nottingham Country Garden Club annual Fundraising Plant & Bake Sale

On Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm, the Nottingham Country Garden Club will have their annual Fundraising Plant and Bake Sale. The sale will take place in the parking lot of Cici’s Pizza/ Sam’s Deli, located at the SE corner of Pin Oak Rd. & Kingsland

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Blvd., South of Katy Mills Mall. We will be selling plants of many varieties and sizes grown by our club gardeners and home-baked goodies, all at excellent prices.

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment.

Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale and projects that vary each year.

For more information, see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub. org or call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed approximately $283 million to the youth of Texas. The 2012 Show runs Feb. 28th - March 18th. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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Theater/Fine Arts KVPAC - 2012 Spring Season Theatre Program Schedule

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

Show Date Time Sleeping Beauty Kids Mar. 9th 7:00 pm Mar. 10th 12:00 pm

Good Woman of Setzuan Mar. 30th and 31st 7:00 pm Mar. 31st and Apr. 1st 2:00 pm

The King & I Apr. 13th and 14th 7:00 pm Apr. 14th 2:00 pm

Mulan Jr Apr. 20th 7:00 pm Apr. 21st 12:00 pm

The Secret Garden May 4th 7:00 pm May 5th 2:00 pm

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

2011-2012 Mainstage Season: Seussical the Musical (Through Mar. 11, 2012 at the Berry Center) The 39 Steps (Apr. 13-29, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) The Fantasticks (Through - June 10, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage Guys and Dolls (July 13-29, 2012 TAG production at the Berry Center) Season tickets are now on sale. For the best seating and lowest prices become a season ticket holder. The HFAC season package is arranged so that any six or more shows constitute a package and patrons get to pick which 6, 7 or 8! Patrons can select their seats online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281685-6374.

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1996 Buick Roadmaster Ltd: White, leather seats, 76K miles, good condition, $4,500. Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712.

1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder, $3,550. Call for details 281-726-4305 Pat.

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Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543.

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

HELP WANTED - CARE Happy singing special needs girl (11) seeks friend 18 years old or older to come to our home (West Katy) and play with her this summer for 15 hours a week and occasionally during the school year. No special skills required - only a smiling face and loving heart. Great for college students or grandma’s. Call Terri 281-732-5995.

Live in caregiver for elderly ambulatory female. Must be mature female, non smoker with valid drivers license, transportation, and good driving record. Duties include companionship, personal care, light cleaning, and cooking. MUST be able to live in Monday through Saturday. Please have references. 281-550-7577.

HELP WANTED Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com.

Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com.

Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train.

Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281656-2273.

Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-

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Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394.

Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281256-2286.

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. 281-646-9928.

PETS FOR SALE Beautiful, playful, happy miniature Schnauzer puppies for sale. 281492-1618.

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

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

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

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Lost Cat: $$ REWARD$$ Named “Tube” blue gray silky fur, one missing front tooth, one chipped front tooth, current immunizations, microchipped. ‘TUBE’ has been a member of our family for 10 years and we miss him. If you see our precious cat ‘Tube,’ please call us right away and we will come pick him up. He’s shy around strangers

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and will probably run from you if you approach him. However, if you have a way with animals, you may be able to sweet talk him into your home. Thank you for your help. Call anytime, 713-306-0805 (Carole) or 417-773-3795 (Bob).

Aruba Marriott Timeshare. July 15-22. oceanview, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 TV’s.

Sleeps up to 8. New, beautiful. Great children’s and adult activities.

Kiddie pool with slide, several pools with lazy river. Great for 2 families to share. Best offer 713-594-2788.

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Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

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MPL#37282

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