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L-R: Child Advocates of Fort Bend Children’s Advocacy Center Program Director Fiona Remko, Exchange Club of Missouri City representative Bob Mayo and Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA Program Director Metoyer Martin.

MCINGVALE SPEAKS AT CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND VOICES FOR CHILDREN BREAKFAST Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, was the featured speaker at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s sixth annual Voices for Children Breakfast on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. McIngvale shared his family’s experience adopting 8-year-old Regina as their foster child and how they made a commitment to join her, step-by-step on the journey toward her healing. Nick McMillian, a courageous young man who survived child sexual abuse with the help of the staff at Child Advocates of Fort Bend, shared his personal story of hope and healing. During her welcome, Shelli LeBret, revealed how she came to adopt a child out of the foster care system. The breakfast was sponsored by Exchange Club of Missouri City. Proceeds from the breakfast will help Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) continue to advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in the Fort Bend community. For more information about Child Advocates of Fort Bend or to make a donation go to www.cafb.org or call 281-344-5100. To become a volunteer, contact Renee Lukefahr at rlukefahr@cafb.org or 281-344-5146.

STAR OF DESTINY CHAPTER OF KATY The Star of Destiny Chapter of Katy joined many other chapters around the country and abroad by participating in the National Day of Service to America, commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution(NSDAR). On Saturday, October 10th, members of the Star of Destiny Chapter NSDAR, in conjunction with Stars and Stripes Chapter CAR, collected care package items for our troops through the 2nd Annual Project Patriot SOS (Support Our Soldiers). On Sunday, October 11th, Star of Destiny Chapter NSDAR members sorted and reorganized donations at

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LOCAL VETERAN GROUPS MEET If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization has its own requirements for membership.)

Clothed By Faith, whose mission is to demonstrate God’s love by helping to clothe at-risk children and those struggling with poverty. By joining together, the NSDAR has strengthened our community and our country by promoting and celebrating patriotism, education and historic preservation across our communities for 125 years.

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC) Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from September through May. Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450. For more information see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub.org. We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the beautification of our community, support local Seven Meadows

AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information. VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. Frank Torres, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Betty Edmundson. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Felix Garcia III, Commander, 386-793-8065 or sgtg31@yahoo.com. Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).

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SEVEN MEADOWS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015 DECEMBER: • Market in the Meadows Sunday, December 6, 2015 (11 AM-2 PM) Notes/Description: This extraordinary shopping event will take place in the Meadows, located behind the clubhouse. This is an event where local business owners can sell their product or promote their business. *Date subject to change due to the Chili Cook Off. • Tis the Season Holiday Party Saturday, December 12, 2015 (1-4 PM) Please see the community website for more details, www.sevenmeadowslive.com.

COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER BE AN EVERYDAY HERO

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accidents scenes and etc. Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS certification to serve their community. Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com.

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If your streetlight is out, • go to the pole • get the number off the pole (should be vertical at eye level) • go home and go to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage • enter your information and the pole number • if you would like to know when it has been received and fixed, check the box to get the email notice And in a few days the light should be fixed. Thanks for being a good neighbor and keeping our neighborhood safe and bright!

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If you are going on vacation, and would like Fort Bend Sheriff’s department to check on your residence while you are away, call the sheriff at 281-341-4666 or fill out a Vacation Watch Form online at: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/vacationForm.asp Report any suspicious activity to the Ft. Bend Sheriff’s Department at 281-341-4666.

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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER

• 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.

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING IN HOUSTON! Looking for something more meaningful to accomplish versus fighting holiday shopping traffic? VOLUNTEER! There are many opportunities available in our city. Here are a few: 1. Houston Food Bank: opportunities include organizing the pantry shelves and also preparing food bags for pick up for families in need. The holidays are the second hardest time for families who are unable to afford food due to more members being at home. 2. City Wide Club: this local group organizes the Thanksgiving and Christmas feast. Log on to citywideclub.com and the whole family can help serve meals, give food bags, coordinate clothing donations and much more. 3. Citizens for Animal Protection in Katy: many animals are abandoned during the holidays. Spend time with those who cannot speak for themselves. 4. Senior Assisted Living facilities: our senior citizens are the most neglected group of people. Coordinate a magazine drive and donate magazines to a local residential living center, sing holiday carols or better yet, visit and speak with the residents and offer holiday cheer.

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THREE BEST HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR YOUR HONEY George Bailey, the lead character in “It’s A Wonderful Life,” was no stranger to stress and hardship during Christmas of 1946, enduring bankruptcy, dishonesty and an attempted suicide. It took all of this - plus some tough lessons from a guardian angel - for him to eventually realize that life is, in fact, wonderful. While it is a wonderful time of the year, it can also be taxing on relationships, energy and finances. Consequently, all the social gatherings, travel time and shopping trips can make it difficult to emotionally connect with your spouse, let alone reflect on the holiday’s eternal significance. Want to avoid burnout and frustration this year? Give your spouse the three best gifts you can give - communication, time and perspective - and reconnect with the true meaning of Christmas as a couple. GIFT #1: The gift of communication The holiday season involves a lot of decisions. Make sure you and your spouse are on the same page regarding these three significant areas: 1. Gift budget. Be sure to set a budget before you start shopping and planning. Sit down with your spouse and determine who you will give gifts to, what you will spend in total and how to disperse that budget among those on your gift list. 2. Social calendar. As a couple, decide which things are the most practical for your marriage and then attend accordingly. 3. Time between your families. Discuss how you will balance your time between two families, especially if you have limited time off work.

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November 1st - December 11th - In 2014, our Katy ISD community raised over $25,000 helping 502 students and their families in our district. This wonderful initiative, held each December, allows the community of Katy to bring a little joy into the homes of some of our students and their families. Principals identify students for the program, and Partners in Education collects community and corporate donations. Grocery gift cards in the amount of $50, along with a note of support from the Katy ISD community, are then delivered to each student by a campus staff member. If interested in making a contribution, make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families. Any contribution amount is accepted. Mail or deliver check/cash to Katy ISD Partners in Education, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520, Katy, Texas 77494. For more information, contact Tammy Stringer at tammyrstringer@katyisd.org or 281-396-2645.

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As you begin your holiday planning, Partners in Education invites you to support our annual Food for Families campaign benefiting Katy ISD students and their families in need. Last year, our Katy ISD community worked together to raise $26,000. With the continuing enrollment growth, we hope to raise $30,000 by December 10th. Please join us and help bring joy to a Katy ISD family. How does the program work? Donations in any amount are being collected now through December 10th and will go towards the purchase of $50 grocery gift cards for students and their families identified by campus principals. If interested in making a contribution, please make checks payable to Katy ISD Food for Families. Mail or deliver check/cash to Katy ISD Partners in Education, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Room 1520, Katy, TX 77494.

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On Saturday, November 14th, the Houston non-profit literacy organization, READ3Zero, honored one Katy student at a memorable Luncheon and Book Signing event for this year’s winners of the “I Write” contest and celebrated the organization’s sixth year. The student is Sachi Khemka from Taylor High School. The Awards Ceremony offered individual recognition in the form of a certificate of excellence to each student author and illustrator followed by the Literacy Luncheon and Book Signing with Honorees, Neil and Maria Bush, co-chairs to the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, Luncheon co-chairs Michael Pearce and Matt Burrus, emceed by Deborah Duncan of Great Day Houston. The luncheon was held at the Hilton Americas located at 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010. Founded in 2009 by children’s author and public speaker, Melissa M. Williams, READ3Zero has embarked on a mission to help share aspects of the literacy and publishing world, influencing the lives of children to learn outside the classroom. One of the primary creative projects at READ3Zero is the annual short-story contest, which emphasizes the concept that reading and writing go hand in hand. The program provides leadership and speaking opportunities to the students after they are published. Children are also allowed to submit drawings for the front and back cover of the book.

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21 ST ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR The 21st Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on December 5, 2015, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top Texan vendors selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be sold by the Knights of Columbus all day, starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies Club will be having a bake sale and quilt raffle. There will also be a Silent Auction run by the Craft Club. For more information, contact Brenda Cason at 371-781-0094 or www.epiphanycatholic.org.

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Start your holiday season off with the Magic of the Nutcracker. Delight in a delectable tea party with an assortment of confectionery treats and sandwiches while meeting your favorite Nutcracker characters. Enjoy a special reading and performances from The Nutcracker Suite. Character photo opportunities and autographs. Find that special gift at our Mini Nutcracker Market from local Katy vendors. We look forward to sharing with you and your family this year. Holiday Season Memory will be Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Palacio Maria on Highland Knolls from 2-5 PM, rain or shine. The Nutcracker Sweet Tea Party brings the community and families together as a prelude to the performance of The Nutcracker presented by Intempo Dance on December 19th at Seven Lakes High School Performing Art Center. Come enjoy this magical holiday tradition. For tickets and more details, please visit www.intempodance. com or email us at intempodance@gmail.com or call us at 281-394-2773.

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Proceeds from the Christmas Home Tour help Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in this community. Through its two programs, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), the agency touches the lives of more than 400 young victims each month. A Fort Bend holiday tradition, the Tour offers guests the opportunity to view beautifully decorated homes in Fort Bend County while helping to raise much needed funds to support CAFB’s programs serving abused and neglected children. Tour hours are 10 AM until 4 PM on December 11th and 12th with a candlelight tour on December 11th from 6 PM until 9 PM. For updates on home locations and ticket sales, go to www.cafb.org/Events/Home-Tour.

43 RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY ON THE PLAZA Join us December 5th for a family classic. Holiday on the Plaza is partnering with Katy Market Days for A Katy Old-Fashioned Christmas. The events will start at noon and the official lighting of the City Christmas Tree will begin at 6 PM at Harvest Plaza. The Parks and Recreation Department will have booths with holiday activities for children including letters to Santa, making your own Christmas Ornaments and Reindeer food and photos with Santa are available for $5. There will also be music from carolers and local school and church choirs.

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The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is 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. Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. 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. Upcoming programs include: December 1st & 2nd: Animal Homes December 8th & 9th: Life in a Log December 15th &16th: Christmas in the Woods (Last meeting for the year; Class resumes Jan 12) SATURDAYS IN NATURE This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children. December program on Invasive Species requires registration. OWL PROWLS Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2015-16 season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are December 11, 2015, January 22, 2016 and February 12, 2016. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. 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.

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St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is excited to be presenting the Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, December 6th at 7 PM. The Sing-Along is accompanied by a full orchestra, acclaimed soloists and will include Part 1 from the Messiah and will also include the “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Amen.” Scores will be available for loan or purchase. The event is open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to join us at St. Peter’s - 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. Child Care will be available. If you have further questions, please visit our church website at www.stpkaty.org.

Living Word Lutheran Church invites the Katy community to its presentation of “The Christmas Story” by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi on Sunday, December 13th at 8 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM in the church sanctuary. Let us inspire and prepare you for the celebration of the birth of our Lord with both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces. The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir and a chamber orchestra. Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy 77450 at the corner of Westheimer Parkway. For more information, please see the church’s website www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.

CURRENT-A CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS HOSTING THE 13 TH ANNUAL JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM Experience the night hope was born. The event will be held Thursday through Sunday, December 10th-13th at Current-A Christian Church, located at 26600 Westheimer Parkway, just south of Interstate 10, Pin Oak exit #740. A winding trail and experienced guides will lead you through a series of live action scenes tracing the journey Mary and Joseph took centuries ago as they were expecting the miraculous birth of Christ. Your travels will lead you through the village of Nazareth, into the camp of the Magi, past the Roman census and open-air markets of Judea, ultimately ending at the simple manger where Christmas began. For tickets or more information on Journey to Bethlehem, visit jtbcurrent.com. Tickets are $6 per person (children 5 and under are free) but Thursday night is a free premier night. There will be an Express Pass option available for purchase at $12 per person (infants are free). Event Times: Thursday, December 10th and Friday, December 11th, 7-9 PM; Saturday, December 12th, 5-9 PM and Sunday, December 13th, 5-8 PM.

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Katy Christian Women’s Connection starts off the Christmas season with our Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. The luncheon starts at 11 AM and ends at 1 PM. We are planning a fun event with Christmas music provided by Sherry Woodruff and Angie Whitley. Bring an ornament (under $7) and participate in our lively ornament exchange. Joining us from College Station, Jeanne Beckman will speak to us about “The Perfect Gift.” The luncheon is $18 per person. Bring a friend and celebrate the Holidays! For more information or to RSVP, please email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.

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 featuring contemporary music will be held at 2 PM. At 4 PM, children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their families) are invited to a Christmas Eve Interactive Worship service. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of Christmas. Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship services featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a brass ensemble will be held at 7 PM 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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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.

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

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KATY GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION

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

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SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available. YMCA CHILD CARE 2015-16: Need a fun, safe place for your child to go after school hours? Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific school offerings and prices. SPRING YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for spring youth baseball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and softball. Teen volleyball and basketball registration also in progress.

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ALBION HURRICANES FC SOCCER SPRING EVALUATIONS DECEMBER 7-10, 2015

AHFC has multiple campuses in and around Houston. The club invites all interested players from the ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Evaluations and to become part of our success. Please visit albionhurricanes.org for details. AHFC also offers the JHSL Rec Program for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex. For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program.

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

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness, mental stamina and teamwork skills through organized track

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Getting Someone a Musical Instrument for Christmas? Don’t forget the Music Lessons! Piano • Guitar • Bass Guitar • Violin • Viola • Cello • Voice Drums • Flute • Clarinet • And More... ALL IN ONE LOCATION!

Are we the right music school for you? We are less than 6 miles from you, located at 23922 Cinco Village Center Blvd! The Conservatory of Music currently teaches over 21,000 private music lessons per year. More music students take lessons at The Conservatory of Music than at any other music school in Katy.

CONSIDER FIVE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A CONSERVATORY STUDENT: 1. Piano, guitar, bass guitar, violin, viola, voice and drum lessons in one location. Schedule lessons for different children at the same time - saves hours of driving and waiting. 2. The largest & most qualified teaching faculty in Katy. Between our two locations, in Cinco Ranch and North Katy, we have over 30 instructors, all with either University training or professional performance experience. Our music instructors are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and in helping you to achieve them. In addition to their teaching credentials, our instructors have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn. 3. Open 6 days a week to fit your busy schedule. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday 4. Free, all inclusive, “optional” recitals so that your family & friends can share in your musical journey. Approximately every May and December, our students have the option of performing in our recitals. Students are not required to perform but many choose to. Parents never have to pay admission or any related fees for these recitals. 5. A comfortable waiting room for parents, so that you can relax or get work done while you wait. Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, with all the noise and other distractions, our clients enjoy a spacious, professional waiting room with comfortable chairs and magazines. We also provide observation windows on every door so that you can watch your child’s lesson while you wait, or if you prefer, you can sit in on their lessons at any time.

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and field competition. Visit our website for more information: www.trackhouston.com. Practice site: Katy Jr. High School 5350 Franz Road Katy, Texas

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)

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Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at Borders Bar & Grill Restaurant (NE corner of Westgreen & I-10 in Katy). We post different water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website.

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Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something just to buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what you like or if you even like to paddle. We can help! We have years of water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who have kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required). Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). No minors allowed in this club.

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WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY

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

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VOLLEYBALL

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

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KATY RUGBY CLUB

Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys from Kindergarten to 8th Grade and the Katy Lady Cavaliers for Girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches for the 2015/16 season for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE

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

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FORT BEND COUNTY 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. Saturday, December 5, 2015: Backyard Basics - Fruits and Nuts The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners are concluding the 2015 Backyard Basics series on Saturday, December 5th. This class will review all of the proven fruit and nut producing plants for Fort Bend County. We will explore all of the recommended options and discuss the basics of getting started, management and harvest of crops. Held at the Fort Bend County Extension Office at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg from 9 to 11 AM. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Cost is $15 and kids under 10 accompanied by parents are free. A portion of the program will be taught in our teaching gardens. Refreshments will be provided. For more information on this event and to register, please visit http:// fortbend.agrilife.org/backyard-basics or contact administrative assistant Brandy Rader at brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu or 281342-3034. The registration deadline is December 3rd. Mark your calendar for the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale on Saturday, January 16th, where you will find many of the proven fruit and citrus covered in the “Fruits and Nuts” class. For more information about the sale, visit www.fbmg.org.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of

habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.

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

FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@ att.net for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.

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 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.

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LIBRARY CLOSINGS December 24th-27th: Christmas December 31st at 5 PM and January 1st: New Year’s SPECIAL EVENTS • THE MILLION-DOLLAR LIBRARY CARD: AN INTRODUCTION - Thursday, December 3rd, 10-11 AM, Computer Lab. A library card enables patrons to remotely access online databases and homework help, as well as to download ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music - all from the comfort of home. Those attending the program will receive a virtual tour through the library’s website and will learn how to access the different online services that are available on the website. Patrons will discover how they can access their library account online to reserve items or to renew items already checked out. Reservations are encouraged. • ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS MARIONETTE SHOW - Saturday, December 5th, 10:15-11 AM, Meeting Room. Master puppeteer Jean Kuecher will entertain children of all ages with a holiday story, complete with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the lovely Snow Queen. This event is presented with the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library book sales and annual membership dues help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at the library. • WINTER LOUNGE - Saturday, December 5th, 11 AM - 2 PM, Meeting Room. At this open-house family event, sample holiday treats and sip hot cocoa while the kids watch a holiday movie. The movie to be shown is a family comedy starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, an orphaned baby who stows away in Santa’s sack and ends up at the North Pole. As he grows up, Buddy’s ungainly size inadvertently wreaks havoc on the elf community, so Santa allows him to go to New York City to search for his true identity. This movie is rated PG. EVENTS • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, December 17th beginning at 7 PM, in Conference Room 2. The book to be discussed is Call the Midwife, written by Jennifer Worth. • ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, December 4th and 18th, 1-2:30 PM, Meeting room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity

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for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. MS Word 2010 Survival Basics: Tuesday, December 8th, 10 AM MS Excel 2010 Survival Basics: Thursday, Dec. 10th, 10 AM Digital Camera Basics: Wednesday, December 23rd, 10 AM CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays, December 1st, 8th and 15th at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. • Stories & Play: Tuesdays, December 1st, 8th and 15th at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. • Toddler Time: Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th and 16th at 10:15 AM and Thursdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th 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. • Story Time: Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th and 16th at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays, December 1st, 8th and 15th at 7 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - is a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. Kinder Korner will take place on December 9th ONLY. • After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. • Tween Scene: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 4:30 PM - activities for youth in grades 4 and 5.

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SPECIAL EVENTS - YOUTH SERVICES • CRAFT CARNIVAL: Thursday, December 31st, 1-4 PM. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for crafts and cartoons during this come-and-go program. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.

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

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

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

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES

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

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FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law. As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’ Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also: • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. • Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. • Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control program.

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VACCINATION Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.

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RECYCLE AT THE FT. BEND COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER! The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

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NATIONAL UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH Have the holidays let you down? Do you feel like the magic and mystique of Christmas has faded with maturity and age? Well fear not my fine friends. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is here to save you. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is a day of light hearted fun and a day to be yourself and not that buttoned up corporate version of yourself you have grown to despise. Most importantly, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is a day to make the holidays fun... the way they were intended to be! So this National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, leave the school uniform at home, keep the preppy office blouse in your closet and whatever you do, don’t even think about taking your suit to work. All you need to wear is your ugly Christmas sweater because this is your day, this is our day, this is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

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PARENT’S (MOM’S) & CHILDREN’S GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, ETC . • LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime Meetings 1st Wed. of month, 10 AM-12 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7 -8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Ariel 281-731-7313. La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org. • MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. • MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 1007. • KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. • KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more information visit http:// kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com. • THE FELLOWSHIP MOPS - MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so register now! For more info and registration directions visit: www.thefellowship.org/ministry/mops. You can also contact us directly at MOPS@thefellowship.org. • CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany Of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. For more info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com. • MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org. • MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty.org/mothers-of-young-children. • iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy. • 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 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. 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 281-578-6376 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.

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• 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 281398-7353. • 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. • HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby. com for more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook.

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Lost white cat. Escaped while on vacation, name Lilly. Very bashful, medium fur, all white. Please call 225-368-6750. Reward offered. Lost Calico Rex cat, white with spots. Her name is Emily. Belonged to my deceased sister. Please return, no questions. 713-557-5901. .

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES Vacation resort, 7 days, sleeps 4. Pick destination via Intervalworld.com and select date. Contact Gabe 281-995-1819. Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234

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Family Vacation Beach Condo for rent in Pointe West Resort, Galveston. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps 6-8. A balcony for a lovely sea breeze and sunset, access to beach club, two pools, kayaking and fishing. Minimum two nights, $400. Check Pointe West location at www. pointewestbeachclub.com for more information. Contact Martha 214-277-1647 or martha_vera69@hotmail.com. Time Share for sale, great price, $4,500! For additional information call 832-692-6004. Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, $500/ weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in rental pool. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222. Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.

December 2015

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 866-7CONCAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information. NOVENA Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing to publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published along with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but we cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please specify which area you would your Novena to appear in. - Krenek Printing. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude – LKQ, SD, HC, LEQ

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