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THE HOLIDAY EXCITEMENT BEGINS WITH YOU! We wish YOU a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays too! During this season why not make it a point to spread holiday cheer, not only to your family but also your neighbors and the entire Parkway Lakes community? It’s easy and it won’t cost you a thing. All you have to do is smile and say Happy Holidays!
PARKWAY LAKES HOMEOWNERS GROUP MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group consists of The Meadows, Club Estates and Grand Meadows. Initially all three communities were managed by the same management company however now there are two management companies.
The management company for Club Estates and the Meadows is: From Pastor Al Green, Irene, Jerry, Lovisa, Helaine, RealManage Steve, Ken, Cynthia, Joy, Deborah & David! 2000 S. Dairy Ashford, Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77077 FUTURE SITE OF SAM’S CLUB AND A HOSPITAL www.realmanage.com IN THE PARKWAY LAKES AREA! P: 281-531-0002 / F: 281-582-6400 Homeowners received the Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Customer Service: 1-866-4-RealService (866-473-2573) Proposition information by mail and it shows that a Sam’s Club will be located on Bellaire (the entry road area to Parkway Lakes on the commercial property) across from Kids R Kids. There is also a “Hospital” being built on Peeks Road at Bellaire. More information to come! Deborah Green deborah_parkwaylakes@aol.com Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group Newsletter Committee Editor
The management company for Grand Meadows is: PCMI Planned Community Management 15995 N. Barker Landing Rd., Suite 162 Houston, TX 77079 www.pcmi-us.com P: 281-870-0585 /F: 281-870-9170
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH 19 TH ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR The 19th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on December 7, 2013, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 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.epithanycatholic.org.
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THE NINTH ANNUAL SEVEN LAKES FINE ARTS HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Thursday, December 5th The Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction features: Band, Choir, Orchestras, Sapphires, Theatre and benefits our Fine Arts Musical and our Masterworks Concert. Dinner and auction are from 5:30 - 7:15 PM in the SLHS Commons with a full concert following at 7:30 PM in the SLHS PAC. Concert and Silent Auction are open to the public. Parkway Lakes December 2013
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS WITHOUT HANDEL’S MESSIAH?
To many people, Christmas is just not Christmas without singing or hearing Handel’s Messiah. Come join the churches of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community Church The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints St. Peter’s United Methodist Church as they present the ‘Messiah Sing-a-long’ with full orchestra featuring solos and choruses from the Christmas Portion, Part 1. We will also sing the “Amen” and “Hallelujah! Chorus.” The event will be held in the Sanctuary of the Church at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy on Saturday, December 7th, at 7:30 PM. We invite everyone in the community to join us, either as a singer or a listener. Scores will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; however, given the limitations of available scores, you are encouraged to bring your own music. If you have any questions, please email us at dgalasso@stpkaty.org or musicasst@stpkaty.org or call 281-492-8031.
THE HOUSTON LUTHERAN CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS The Houston Lutheran Chorale will be performing two Christmas Concerts this year. The performances will be held on December 7th, at 7:00 PM, at Memorial Lutheran Church, Katy, Texas, 281-391-0171 and another performance will be held on December 8th, at 3:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 713-869-8486. The public is invited and tickets can be ordered by telephoning either church or they can be ordered on line at www.hlc-tx.org. There will be an offering taken at each performance for the tickets.
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Discover the magic of the holidays!! Welcome to Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday Dec 13, 2013. Make it an event and enjoy five festively adorned homes. A Holiday Market Place is also one of your stops, with local vendors to help you fill all your holiday gift needs and wants! Tickets can be purchased at Hauerlands, Katy Floral Market and Taylor High School. Proceeds are in support of THS Project Grad 2014.
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When: Saturday, December 14, 2013 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM What: Santa and his elves will be stopping at Stephen F. Austin State Park for breakfast on their way to the North Pole. Please join us for a pancakes and sausage, fruit, juice and coffee breakfast provided by The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park.
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How Much: Kids 9 and under, $4 Adults & kids 10 and older, $5 Under 3, Free Pricing includes park entry fee Bring Non-perishable food items and unwrapped toy donations for delivery to The Sealy Christian Food Bank. Financial proceeds help fund special projects in the park and support the mission of The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park.
4 TH ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK” Saturday, December 14, 2013 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Family Life Assembly of God 1012 South Mason Road Katy, TX 77450 Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration.
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Kids can bring their wish list to share with Santa and then enjoy a Holiday Nature Walk thru our beautiful nature trail. You may bring your camera if you wish. Santa would love for you to take a photo. Stay for the whole day and explore everything the park has to offer including exciting Ranger programs, hiking and biking, fishing, geocaching, picnicking and just plain ‘ol relaxing in the great outdoors.
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Holiday Church Services CrossPoint Community Church FAMILY CHRISTMAS FUN ALL MONTH LONG SUNDAY MORNINGS: We’re celebrating Christmas all month long at CrossPoint Community Church! Every Sunday morning in December will have a different guest artist: December 1st - The Phegmatics, December 8th The Harbor Light Choir, December 15th - December’s End and December 22nd - Kemper Crabb & Mysterium. Services are 9:30 & 11 AM. FRANK HART CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Also, make sure you bring out the whole family for Frank Hart’s Fantastical Amazingly Jesus Christmas Concert, a mind-blowing musical experience of popular Christmas songs bent and twisted in wonderful ways. You won’t want to miss it. Friday, December 13th, at 7 PM, at our Westgreen campus and Saturday, December 14th, at 7 PM, at our EightTen campus.
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CHRISTMAS EVE: Finally, plan to spend part of your Christmas Eve at one of our three services: 3 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM. It will be an awesome time of music and celebration, with mountains of Christmas cookies, games and crafts for the kids, free family Christmas photos and so much more! For more information, visit www.crosspt.org or call us at 281-398-6464.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH Living Word Lutheran Church would like to invite the community to join them on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ. An early Christmas Eve Worship service will be held at 2 PM. At 4 PM, children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their parents) are invited to an interactive Celebration for Children. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of Christmas. A Festival Candlelight Worship service featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a brass ensemble will be held at 7 and 10 PM. Prelude music will begin 30 minutes before the start of the Candlelight Worship service. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.
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NEW CREATION CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE SCHEDULED AT 4 PM! You are invited to the New Creation Lutheran Church in Fulshear for a special 4 PM Christmas Eve Service. The Irene Stern Community Center located at 6920 Katy Fulshear Road in Fulshear will be decorated in commemoration of this holy night of worship and music. The band, led by Josh Peck will lead your favorite Christmas Carols. Hear a message from Pastor Dale entitled, “For You” and feel the glow of candlelight on this Holy Night. Come out and meet your neighbors in fellowship following the service.
KISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOOD FOR FAMILIES CAMPAIGN Through December 11th Help us bring a little joy during the season to Katy ISD students and their families. • Campus principals identify students for the program. • Partners in Education collects community donations to purchase each family a $50 grocery gift card. • Gift cards for the families, with a note of support from their Katy ISD community, are delivered to each student by campus staff.
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• Cost is $50 per family. Any contribution amount is accepted. Please make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families Mail or deliver to Katy ISD Partners in Education 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520 Katy, Texas 77494 Last year, our Katy ISD community supported students and their families by raising over $16,000.
THEATER/ARTS MAYDE CREEK THEATRE COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS
It Runs in the Family An English farce by Ray Cooney Misunderstandings, mistaken identities and a liberal amount of misleading facts drive this fast action play. Performances will be in the Mayde Creek High School Black Box Theatre Thursday, December 5th, Friday the 6th and December 2013
Saturday the 7th, at 7:00 PM. There will also be a matinee performance at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 7th. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors in advance and $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors at the door. Tickets are available online at www.seatyourself.biz/mchs. For more information, call 281-237-3803. It Runs in the Family is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
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The HFAC 2013-2014 season includes the following productions: • Winter Wonderettes, a Christmas extravaganza featuring your favorite holiday pop songs (Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, 2013) • A Raisin in the Sun, a life-affirming drama (Jan. 10 - Feb. 2, 2014) • Peter Pan, the beloved classic and family musical (Feb. 21 - Mar. 9, 2014) • Godspell, a divinely inspired musical (Apr. 4 - 27, 2014) • The Beaux’ Stratagem, delightful period farce (May 23 - Jun. 15, 2014) • Les Miserables, dramatic tale of redemption (July 11 - Aug. 3, 2014) All performances are on the HFAC Garza Mainstage, recently named “Houston’s Best Gem of a Theatre” by the Houston Press, except for Peter Pan, which will be performed at the Berry Center. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscriptions start as low as $100. For the best seating and lowest prices, become a season subscriber. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.
THE LONE STAR SYMPHONIC BAND The group recently recorded a Christmas themed CD, which will be available for purchase at all concerts this season. The Band is based in west Houston, with rehearsals and concerts held at CrossPoint Community Church off of Westgreen Blvd. and I-10 (The Katy Freeway). Five concerts are slated for the Lone Star Symphonic Band’s 21st Season, with tickets for all concerts available on the Band’s website, www.lssband.org, for $5.50 each and will be available the day of the concert at the door for $10 each. All concerts begin at 4:00 PM and feature the Lone Star Dixieland Band for 30 minutes prior to the main performance in the foyer. All selections performed will feature life’s many colors. December 15, 2013 will be the Lone Star Symphonic Band’s Christmas and Hanukkah themed concert, titled “Celebrate the Season.” On March 2, 2014, the Band will perform “Lone Star,” a concert as big as Texas! The Lone Star Symphonic Band will perform on May 4, 2014, a spring-filled concert titled “Spring into Fun!” The annual patriotic concert, titled “We Hold These Truths,” will be held on June 29, 2014. The Lone Star Symphonic Band is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the Houston metropolitan area. Founded in 1993 as the West Houston Concert Band, the band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and instills the value that music is a life-long event, continuing well beyond high school and college. The Band is under the direction of Mr. Bob Bryant.
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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 35 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 includes songs from the 1920’s, as well as a Spiritual Medley that will start your toes tapping. Come visit any Friday. 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. PS: We are starting rehearsal for this Christmas Show. You have time to prepare for it.
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Enjoy the outdoors with your child, age 2 1/2 to 5, at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include: December December December December December
3rd & 4th: Hide & Seek Camouflage 10th & 11th: Christmas in the Woods 17th & 18th: No program - winter break 24th & 25th: No program - winter break 31st: No program - winter break
The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please park in the Memorial Drive Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed down the path to the log cabin. For more information, please visit the website, www.houstonaudubon. org and click on “Titmouse Club” under the Audubon Docent Programs heading or contact docent@houstonaudubon. org or 713-464-4900. December 2013
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SATURDAYS IN NATURE Saturdays in Nature is a hands-on science program for families to do together offered by the Audubon Docent Guild at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Naturalists of all ages will enjoy quality time outdoors, fun nature themes, crafts and guided nature walks (walks offered at 10 and 11 AM). Upcoming programs include: Saturday, December 14th Theme: Winter in the Woods
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Start any time between 9 and 11:30 AM - no reservations are needed. Donations will be accepted to cover the costs of materials. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin. For more information, visit www.houstonaudubon.org.
Church and Religious Information Congregation Or Ami West Houston Comedy Club Night Join fun-loving, laughing neighbors at a Synagogue turned Comedy Club on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM at Congregation Or Ami, 4334 Wilcrest, Houston 77082. Nationally renowned comedian, Tom Ryan, will headline a real comedy club performance. Tom has appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman,” several times, has written for “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher” and has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Jeff Foxworthy, Tim Allen and Dennis Miller. He regularly headlines corporate events for large companies like Coca Cola, Continental Airlines, Compaq and Morgan Stanley. Ryan believes the best comedy comes from the most unlikely sources. So, be prepared to witness original, audience-relevant, time-relevant, side-splitting humor. For only $36/person admission, enjoy great comedy, in an authentic comedy club environment, along with snacks, wine,
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Aglow International is a global, trans-denominational Christian organization. More than 200,000 Aglow members meet together each month through local fellowships. At the monthly gatherings there is time to meet and visit with friends, enjoy corporate worship and prayer and hear from a guest speaker. Won’t you join us in December to hear from Wanda Roberson of Wanda Roberson Ministries and The EmPowerment Center in Katy. You are most cordially invited. You will be glad you came.
Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc.
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For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.
December 17, 2013 9:30 AM Arrive/Visit, 10:00 AM Meeting Starts Wanda Roberson of Wanda Roberson Ministries Fellowship Hall at Church on the Rock. 433 S. Barker Cypress, Houston, TX 77094 Dir: 1-10 Exit Barker Cypress Rd., go south 3 blocks to corner of Barker Cypress @ Kingsland Blvd. CONTACT: www.katyaglow.com for guest speaker and group information www.aglow.org for information about Aglow International
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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun!
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At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.
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KATY RICE FESTIVAL PARADE WINNERS We would like to congratulate our winners for this year! It was a great parade and we truly applaud the effort all of our participants put into their entries for this year! Thank you so much!!! PLACE CATEGORY NAME SUPPORTER Best Overall Katy Junior High Cheer Squad 1st Church Hare Krishna Temple and Cultural Center 2nd Church Creekside 3rd Church El Shaddai Assembly of God Church 1st Classic Vehicle Colby Rivet 2nd Classic Vehicle Todd Gatewood 1st Commercial H-E-B 2nd Commercial American Kids Athletics 3rd Commercial Pawty Palace 1st Equestrian The Katy Cowgirls 1st Non-profit/Civic Texas Four Wheel Drive Club - Katy Chapter 2nd Non-profit/Civic Houston Metro Go Texans - Katy 3rd Non-profit/Civic Hwarang Tigers - TaeKwonDo Demo Team 1st School Pope John XXIII High School 2nd School Fara Bango from Exley Elementary 3rd School Katy Bengal Brigade and Cheer 1st Youth Cub Scout Pack 987 2nd Youth Cub Scout Pack 548 3rd Youth American Heritage Girls Troop TX0317
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WEST HOUSTON GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION West Houston Girls Softball Association invites you to come join the fun! Registration is now OPEN for our Spring 2014 season. Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and exciting way. No experience necessary! Girls, ages 5-17, are eligible to play! Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed online, in-person or by mail (visit our website for forms and dates): www.eteamz. com/whgsa. If you have questions, please feel free to email Kim Jowers at westhoustongsa@yahoo.com.
KATY YMCA Katy YMCA winter Program Registration is in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available year round. YMCA CHILD CARE 2013-2014: 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 for specific school offerings and prices. WINTER YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for fall youth NFL Flag Football Basketball. Teen Volleyball and Basketball registration also in progress. Registration deadline is December 1st ($10 late fee added after November 24th).
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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or contact Ros at education@netballamerica.com or call 832-790 3772.
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls. com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league. Parkway Lakes December 2013
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The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools. Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries.org for additional information.
FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg. com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.
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. December 2013
TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST If you enjoy nature and would like to learn more, do more and/or teach young people about the great outdoors, consider joining others in a local chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. There are 60 or so friends and neighbors in the Fort Bend County area who are members and invite you to check out the organization at www.coastalprairie.org.
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Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.
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Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Contact Natalie Aggarwal (Natalie-aggarwal@hotmail.com) or Gwen Goldsberry (jbbumdar@hotmail.com for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.
WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com for information on our group.
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 281-633-4610 or by visiting the library. LIBRARY CLOSINGS Thanksgiving - December 1st Christmas - December 24th and 25th New Years - Close at 5 PM on December 31st; Closed on January 1st EVENTS • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME: A MODERN-DAY SLAVE, AN INTERNATIONAL ART DEALER AND THE UNLIKELY WOMAN WHO BOUND THEM TOGETHER’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, December 19th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literaryreview club is free and open to the public.
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• EREADER & OVERDRIVE Q&A - Tuesdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th, 12:30-2:30 PM, Conference Room 2. Library staff will be available at these come-and-go sessions to answer questions about different types of e-readers, using the library’s online digital library and downloading e-books. • HOLIDAY STORY TIME & WINTER LOUNGE - Saturday, December 7th, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Meeting Room. At this open-house family event, sample holiday treats and sip hot cocoa while the kids watch a holiday movie. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, December 10th, 10:00 AM MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, December 12th, 10:00 AM Sharing Your Digital Pictures: Tuesday, December 17th, 10:00 AM Introduction to Facebook: Thursday, December 19th, 10:00-11:30 AM WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE • 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. Mother Goose Time will meet on December 3rd, 10th and 17th only this month. • 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. Toddler Time will meet on December 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th only this month. • Story Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story Time will take place on December 3rd, 10th and 17th only this month. • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. Pajama Night Story Time will take place on December 3rd, 10th and 17th only this month. • Family Story Time: 1 Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages welcome. st
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computergenerated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704.
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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.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING SAFETY! We’re going to be out and about and this means our focus and attention are compromised. Be sure to put safety as your #1 wish item on your holiday shopping list. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: • Do not buy more than you can carry. • Save all receipts. • Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. • Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. • Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket. Parkway Lakes December 2013
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DECEMBER 2013 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS December 2013 is observed as: • Universal Human Rights Month • Safe Toys and Gifts Month Birthstone: Turquoise and Blue Topaz Fruit & Veggies for December: Comice Pears, Kumquats, Sapote, Pepino melon, Cherimoya, Ugli fruits, Parsnip, Beets, Turnips, Rutabaga, Celery Root / Celeriac, Horseradish December Flower: Narcissus & Holly Astrological Signs: Sagittarius and Capricorn
YOUR HEALTH NOW! FITNESS FRENZY WHEN IT’S FREEZING! Oh joy! It is going to get cooler outside and this means we’re not going to want to get out and about as much. Instead we will be keeping warm by staying indoors, surrounded by all the holiday goodnesses: TV, family and FOOD. But you CAN be fit even when it’s freezing! Here’s how to beat the winter fitness blues: • Change your mind - a new season is about a new YOU vs. new weather. Revisit your goals and get ‘em! • Go out and play - dress in layers, bring a ball or Frisbee and play! • Play a winter sport - sure it’s not easy to find one in Houston, but there are some special fitness classes that pop up especially during the winter season to keep us fit and fabulous. • Get creative at home - do a fitness video (P90x, Insanity, Zumba, Bollywood dance) and see the changes! Try something new - a new activity for about a month will add pizazz to your routine and new friends too! • Set big AND little goals - if the colder months leave you unmotivated, set an achievable goal. For example, train for a 5K and your little goals include increasing your run time by 3 minutes each week. • Get excited, get ENERGIZED!
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them to one of Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe recycling bins (www.mnn. com/lifestyle/responsible-living/blogs/recycle-your-athleticshoes-at-nike). Nike in turn will incorporate them into the raw material called Nike Grind, which is used in everything from running tracks to shoe soles to zippers. 2) Bicycles - Americans send more than 15 million bicycles out to pasture every year. But rather than throwing them in the dump, you can give your old two-wheelers a second life by donating them to Bikes of the World (www.bikesfortheworld. org), which collects, refurbishes and donates bikes to lowerincome people and select institutions in developing countries. 3) Bike tools and gear - With a similar mission to Bikes of the World, Bikes Not Bombs (https://bikesnotbombs.org) takes bicycle bits, pieces and gear in addition to the bikes themselves. They accept parts, tools, broken components such as cracked frames, worn tires, tubes with holes, helmets, bags, lights, pumps, locks, cycle clothing, etc. They restore bikes and gear and deliver them overseas to economic development projects in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Bikes that don’t get shipped often land in the group’s youth programs where teens learn bicycle safety and mechanic skills while earning bikes to keep for themselves. 4) Bras - There comes a time in every bra’s life when it just has to move on and bras aren’t generally the kind of clothing we women toss in the “to donate” pile. But the Bosom Buddy Program (www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/ blogs/recycle-your-bra), started by a textile recycling company in Arizona, wants your weary bras. After sprucing them up, they donate the revamped brassieres to women’s shelters or other programs that help women gain self-sufficiency. 5) Brita water filters - Ditching plastic water bottles for filtered water is a resourceful move, even if you are left with spent water filters. But if you use Brita products, you’re in Parkway Lakes December 2013
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TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CRIME DURING HOLIDAYS The holidays are busy times and our minds are preoccupied with shopping, baking, planning parties, church activities and so much more. The holidays are also lucrative times for criminals. Here are some tips for our residents: • Never leave packages or attractive items in a vehicle. Lock these in the trunk. Many car burglaries are occurring at various malls and shopping areas on the west and northwest side of Houston. • Try to shop with at least one other person. Stay together and be aware of your surroundings while in parking lots and in stores. • Watch your credit card and your driver’s license. When you pay for your purchases, you will often be asked for your driver’s license with your credit card; you will always have to present identification (usually a driver’s license) when you write a check. Yes, the lines are long and you want to hurry through your transaction, but don’t be tempted to engage in conversation or watch anything or anyone but the clerk processing your transaction. Both of these items should be within your sight at all times. Before you sign a credit card receipt, ask for your credit card and driver’s license. The holidays are great times for identity thieves and those who would steal your credit cards. Be very aware of what is happening when you pay for your purchase. Put everything away before leaving the purchase counter. • Never leave your purse in a locked or unlocked vehicle. Never set your purse down while shopping. Never put your purse in a shopping cart. Always have your purse in your hand or over your shoulder. To avoid purse snatching, cross the purse so that the strap is over one shoulder and the bag is hanging on the opposite side of your body. Men should carry wallets, check books and credit cards in the front pockets of their pants or in a shirt or interior suit pocket. • When going to your car with your purchases, check the lot for suspicious people. Carefully check around and glance under your vehicle. If a closed van is parked next to the driver’s door, slide in through the passenger side. Check the back December 2013
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• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/ Real-Moms-of-Katy. • ALL MOMS OF KATY - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@ yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/workingmomsofkaty. • KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Spring Creek Barbeque in the banquet room. 21000 Katy Freeway Katy Texas 77449. For more info., please email membership@ kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. • KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. • KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281578-6376 or 281-392-0989. • PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. • FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. • BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. • MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.
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• KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS - meets at 11:30 AM, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Merrell Center in Katy. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com. • WESTSIDE OVER 50 CLUB - meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. For reservations and info., please contact Frank Watson at 281-492-6202 or Kirk Hanson, 281-346-0459.
NEIGHBORS/WELCOME: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at members homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281-395-1730. • WELCOME WAGON CLUB OF KATY - please call Sharon at 281-392-1658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com.
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MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS: • THE GREEN TRAILS LADIES CLUB - For more info., call Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177. • THE GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB - meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For info., www.KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-392-3034 or Kyle Simmons 281-497-7180 or www.KatyExchangeClub.com. RSVP is required. • TEXAS COASTAL CATTLEWOMEN (TCCW) - meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston area. For more info., contact Dorothy at cattlegamma@aol.com or Sue at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987. • KATY ROCKS - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ Group has a variety of events each month. For more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks. • BP PARTNERS - Local organization for the spouses and partners of BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info., contact Darshi Shah at darshis@gmail.com or www.bppartnershouston.com. December 2013
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• NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB OF KATY - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016. • AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org. • THE PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. • WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. • KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281635-3000. • THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS - meets 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road West). For more info. concerning meetings, email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net. • KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD – Last Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10.
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• THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY – Meets first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more info., please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org. • WEST HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA - meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Visit us on the Web at www.whrwa.com for more info. on upcoming events. For more info. Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679. • FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each Thursday night, 7:30 – 9:30 at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette777@hotmail.com. • PRAIRIE PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB - meets first four Friday nights at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows from 8-10 PM. For questions, call 281-647-0559 or 281-550-3701. • HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC. For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www.squarethru.com. • THE KATY 4-F BASS CLUB (FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN) - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. • THE TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. • THE KATY BEAD GROUP - meets Wednesdays at 12:00 noon on the second floor of the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean at 281-693-4398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com. • THE KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE - We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 at DoubleDave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol.com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info. • KATY WOODWORKER’S GUILD - meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7:009:00 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. • THE HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB - meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. • THE KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB meets the first Monday of each month at the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on Mason Road (back room). Eat at 6 PM. Meeting from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to katycruizers@yahoo.com. • THE KATY AREA ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs Officer at 281-352-8057 for more information on artist mentoring and monthly members’ meetings or visit www.katyareaartists.org. • CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP - Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. If interested, call Jim at 832-715-8206 (cell) for further information.
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• WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB - meets 3rd Friday of every month, 7:00 PM, at Cy-Fair VFD Admin building, 9630 Telge Road. For more info., call Hank Berti, 281-858-1944. • IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - meets 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM at the Harris County MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon, in Katy. This is just west of Mason Road, one mile south of I-10 at Mason Road (exit #745). Call 281-395-3038 for more info.. • BRITISH AND EXPAT FAMILIES OF KATY - Social group open to all Brits and expats living in Katy and surrounding areas. For more info., www.meetup.com/british-and-expatmoms-of-katy or contact Vanessa Heintz 281-579-2832 (vanessa.heintz@rocketmail.com). • BRITISH GROUP - a small group of Brits who meet in the Copperfield/Cypress/Katy area. If you are interested in joining us for coffee/lunch etc., please phone Lezley Ewen at 281-861-9219 or email bearcreekbrits@gmail.com. • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN - Career Branch of NCJW has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info., call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@sbcglobal.net. • BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION - Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org. • CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.texas-brigade.org. Select 1st Texas and then Co C.”
NEIGHBORHOOD/CRIME WATCH
We can all participate in our Neighborhood/Crime Watch! It is easy! It’s about neighbors looking out for each other. When suspecting criminal activities, you are encouraged to contact the police and not to intervene. Call Fort Bend Sheriff at 281-341-4665. An alert and supportive neighborhood is the greatest single defense against crime. By getting to know your neighbors and their vehicles, you will most likely be aware of suspicious people, vehicles and/or sounds that could indicate criminal activity. Be a good neighbor. Report suspicious activity to the police and send an email alert to parkwaylakescommunity@inbox. com so that it can be shared with our neighbors. Some neighbors are interested in organizing a neighborhood watch. We need a Co-chair and committee members. Please let us know you are interested!
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It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.
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• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product. Keep flowers picked for more bloom. • Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month. • Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-13-13; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure. • Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather damage. May acidify again. • Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties of lilies. Mulch. • Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged. • Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of water than lack of food.
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BRISCOE JUNIOR HIGH BRISCOE FOOTBALL RESULTS 10/1/13 - EL CAMPO The Briscoe 8B football team dropped a hard fought contest to the El Campo Ricebirds 12-0. The Briscoe Eagle 8A football team lost to El Campo 22-0. The 7th Grade A team beat El Campo 34-7. The 7B Eagles defeated the El Campo Ricebirds 34-12.
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10/7/13 - LAMAR/GEORGE The Briscoe 8th Grade C team defeated the George JH Gators by the score of 6-0. The Briscoe Eagles C team beat Lamar 18-6.
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10/8/13 - LAMAR The Briscoe 7B Eagles beat Lamar 20-6. The Briscoe 7A football team traveled to Lamar and won 190. The 7A team moves to 2 - 0 overall and 1 - 0 in district. The Briscoe 8B football team defeated the Ponies from Lamar JH. The final score was 12-8. The 8A Briscoe Eagles football team defeated Lamar JH, 18-6.
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10/15/13 - BAY CITY The 8B Briscoe Eagles defeated the Black Cats from Bay City 54-0. The Eagles improve to 2-0 in district play. The 8A Briscoe football team defeated the Bay City Blackcats 46-25. The Eagles improve to 2-0 in district play. The Briscoe 7B Eagles beat Bay City 48-0. The B team improves to 2-0 in district play. The Briscoe 7th Grade A team held off the Bay City Panthers at home, 15-6. The A team moves to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in district.
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10/21/13 - GEORGE The Briscoe Eagles 7C team fell to 4-1 with their 6-7 loss against the George Gators. The 8C Briscoe Eagles football team tied the George JH Gators 0-0. 10/22/13 - GEORGE The Briscoe 7B Eagles lost to the George Gators 13-6. The 7B Eagles move to 2-1 in district play. The Briscoe 7A football team tied 19-19 against George Jr High. The Eagles move to 3-0-1 on the year and 2-0-1 in district. The 8B Briscoe Eagles defeated the Gators from George JH 20-0. With the victory, the Eagles improve their district record to 3-0. The 8A Briscoe Eagles dropped a hard fought game to the Gators from George JH 7-12. The Eagles’ record goes to 2-1 in district play.
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10/3/13 - LAMAR The Briscoe 7A Lady Eagles volleyball team beat the Lamar Ponies in their first district match in two sets 25-5 and 25-15. The Lady Eagles advance to 1-0 in district play. The Briscoe Lady Eagles 7B team beat Lamar JH in 2 sets, 2513 and 25-20. The Lady Eagles advance to 1-0 in district play. The Briscoe Lady Eagles 8A team defeated Lamar Jr. High in three sets 25-19, 21-25, 25-21. The Lady Eagles advance to 1-0 in district play. The Briscoe 8B Lady Eagles volleyball team won against Lamar JH in two games. The first game was 25-9 and the second game was 25-7. The Lady Eagles advance to 1-0 in district play. 10/11/13 - BAY CITY The Briscoe Lady Eagles 7B volleyball team beat Bay City JH in two sets, 25-6 and 25-9. Briscoe had a great team effort in the win. December 2013
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The Briscoe 7th grade B team defeated George in 3 games, 24-26, 25-22 and 25-20. Briscoe is now 3-0 in district play. The Lady Eagles 8th grade A team defeated George Jr. High in two games 25-21, 25-19. The Lady Eagles remain undefeated in district play with a 3-0 record. The Briscoe Lady Eagles 8B volleyball team defeated George Junior High in two games, 28 -26 and 25-21. The Lady Eagles improve to 3-0 in district play.
BRISCOE JH BOYS CROSS COUNTRY MEET RESULTS STRAKE JESUIT MEET The Briscoe JH boys cross country team competed in the Strake Jesuit XC Meet. The course is a 1 1/2 mile race. The Eagles places were: 2nd place Warren Garnes 8:51 3rd place Cody Ewing 9:05 4th place Grayson Price 9:07 5th place Steven Stark 9:12 6th place John Bailey 9:40 15th place Lucas Morgan 10:58 18th place Mason Gage 11:27
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The Briscoe Lady Eagles 8th B team defeated Bay City in two games 25-9, 25-16.
Foster High School theater, choir, band and art students collaborate to tell this classic and timeless story in Rogers Auditorium. Showtimes are Friday, December 6th at 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available at Foster High School, 4400 FM 723, Richmond. For more information please call 832-223-3800. If you and/or your business would like to sponsor this event, please contact the Theater Director, Kendra Willeby via e-mail: kwilleby@lcisd.org or phone 832-223-3800.
FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Foster High School Band will present the annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 PM in Rogers Auditorium at Foster High School. Performing will be the award winning Concert Band, small chamber ensembles and the State and Nationally recognized Foster High School Parkway Lakes December 2013
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FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR The Foster High School Choir will present the annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 PM in Rogers Auditorium at Foster High School. All Foster High School Choirs will be performing during the concert. Admission is free. If you and/or your business would like to sponsor the Foster High School Choirs’ Concert Season please contact Choir Director Jason Carson via e-mail: jcarson@lcisd.org or phone 832-223-3800.
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Classified Ads FOR SALE Beautiful & Rare Vintage Beatrix Potter Porecelain Figurines by Beswick Pottery of Longton Staffordshire, England: ‘Timmy Tiptoes” $100, “Squirrel Nutkin” $80, “Goody Tiptoes” $125. Beatrix Potter Music Boxes by Schmid & Co, Toronto, Canada : Chippy Hackee Music Box playing “Feed the Birds” $140. Signed Squirrel Nutkin Music Box playing “:Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” $90. Pics. 281-861-5566 ANTIQUE COLLECTORS WILL FIND THESE IRRESTIBLE. Stunning 1800’s antique Samovar from Russia. $1200. Eye-catching antique brass lace lamps (2). These were candle holders from India that have been electrified. They are 23” tall and the diameter at the base is 8”. $1000. Appraised at Kuehnert’s. There is not another pair of these lamps in the world. Call for pictures. Many other antiques from the Middle East. 832-723-3384
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King size Beauty Rest memory foam mattress with 9” bos xprings, like new, paid $3,000, asking $900 OBO; Vision X-1500 eliptical, excellent condition, asking $300 OBO. Call 281-578-0337 for information. Noritake “Breathless” service for 8, plus platter/bowls, $200. 281-578-0555. 6 plots in Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Located across the street from main office in the “Bible” section. Below market value. Would like to sell all 6 together, but will consider selling in groups of 2 or 4. Please call 281-851-1373 and leave message. Treadmill - Fold-up ProForm T-35. Good cond., $150. Call 630-267-7425; Katy area. 2, 27” Cloud fluorescent light fixtures, $25 each. 281-463-8655. Display cabinet, solid wood, dark stain, upper glass doors, 85” x 32” x18”, $130. 281-463-865.
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Seven piece fabric beige L/Room set Sofa loveseat Chaise Large coffee table glass/marble trim matching two side tables console iron ornate legsPd$2590 will sell for $900 Lamps $10 Trampoline 14’enclosed netting $90.00 Twin size bed with Light wood headboard footboard two underneath drawers Mattress Serta Perfect Northstar Excellence. Casio LK-55 lighted keyboard has lots of fancy features. Perfect for beginner piano $80.00 Cello $300 2 medium pet carriers $30.00 small carrier $20 New SanusVuepoint ModelF11 in unopened box tilting tv wall mount fits 13-26" $25 Various fine home décor. 12 Piece Fine China set Nikko Platinum $100.00 1 black childrens cowboy hat$10.00 1 Womans Black Cowboy Hat $30.00.Womens clothing with tags.Will email pictures of items. Items must be picked up by buyer. I also accept credit cards. Please email me if interested slazarus321@gmail.com or leave message 832-483-3754
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AUTOMOTIVE Attention Ford truck owners. Road Armor Stealth base winch front bumper with Tiran II guard, satin black powder coating (LED light mount version), 3” diameter.120 wall tubing with light mounts for three offroad lights, 3/16 outer steel shell, dual recessed light pods for 4” square diameter lights, included shackle mounts, winch mount to house up to a T2K non-integrated winch. This bumper fits a Ford F250, F350, F450, or F550. Year 2011 - 2014 Truck. Retail is $2,399, still in box - new, $1,900 OBO. Call 281-855-7803 or e-mail for picture, cms2007@sbcglobal.net. Motor Guide ET54 Trolling Motor and Minnkota 24LB Trolling Motors, never been used. Sell both for $350. Ken at 832-655-4746.
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HELP WANTED - CARE Caregiver(s). All shifts. Assist residents with their daily activities and personal care. Excellent communication and nurturing heart required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGALLKT Caregiver/Certified Nursing Assistant: Our Care Senior Solutions is interviewing for full or part time Caregivers/CNA’s positions. Schedules will depend on client’s needs. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years experience in caring for seniors. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Resumes should be faxed to 832-850-7122 or apply online at www.ourcareseniorsolutions.com.
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. Submit applications to Sherry Hubbard; sherryh@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 235. Member Services Representatives - Responsible adults needed to work the front desk at the Katy YMCA to register members for programs, answer questions, greet, etc. Early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Must love working with the public and be strong at multi-tasking. Part-Time. Submit applications to Michelle Steffes; michelle.steffes@ymcahouston. org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 214. Montessori school needs a Toddler Teacher. Must speak English and love children . Montessori training available for the right candidate. Email resume to School8007@aol.com or call 281-989-2978 between 3-5 PM Expanding Montessori School is looking for a primary (3-6 years) teacher. Email resume to School8007@aol.com or call 281-989-2978 between 3-5 PM.
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Classified Ads Now hiring security officers, part time/full time. No experience necessary. Retirees welcome. All shifts available. Accepting applications Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 11 AM. Located at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77079. Phone: 281-759-1010. 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 12’ trailer, towing experience 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. Lifetime Learners Child Development Center and Pre-School is now hiring for our Katy location; teachers and child care providers.Contact Mrs. Dana, 281-394-5437. Salon Picasso looking for experienced stylist and full time salon coordinator. Call 281-861-9911.
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Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. 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.
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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 - 7 days $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.
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SCHOOLS Lamar Consolidated ISD McNeil Elementary (K-5) Briscoe Jr. High (6-8) Foster High School (9-12)
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FORT BEND SERVICES: Better Business Bureau Brazos Bend State Park Family Service Center Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Fort Bend County Fair Association (Fair Only) Fort Bend Museum Association Fort Bend Parks Dept. Richmond Post Office Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce
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