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Nottingham Country Garden Club On January 5, 2012, Nottingham Country Garden Club will feature Shari Grahmann, Ph.D, County Extension Agent in Horticulture for the Texas AgriLife Extension Services of Fort Bend County. Her program will be “Water Conservation/Sustainable Landscaping.” Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC Meeting.

Please join us at the Municipal Utility Bldg. #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy. For more information, see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub.org or call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016.

We welcome all people interesting in gardening and gardening related areas from West Houston and the Katy area.

You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our group!

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. (Our membership dues include the fees for these.) The purpose of the club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale and projects that vary each year.

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.)

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 wartime Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join.

Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Will Miller, 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. Peyton Lumpkin, Commander.

Ladies Auxiliary President, Karon Cramer.

Military Order of the Purple Heart: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in Old Town Katy. David Lemak, Commander.

Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).

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INGREDIENTS: 6 cups water 1 cube chicken bouillon 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced 8 ounces diced ham 4 slices bacon, chopped 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon ground black pepper salt to taste DIRECTIONS: Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube and stir to dissolve. Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.

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BOY SCOUTS Homeschool Pack 393 Cub Scout Pack 393 is a homeschool pack that serves the Katy area. If you have a boy between the ages of 6 and 10 (entered first grade through fifth grade this fall) and are wanting them to join an activity that is full of fun learning experiences, this is the group for you. To learn more about both scouting programs, upcoming summertime events and 393 please e-mail Sam Randolph at sumosam@sumofam.com.

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Popular New Year’s Resolutions for 2012!

Check out some New Year’s resolutions that are popular year after year.

• Drink Less Alcohol • Get a Better Education • Get a Better Job • Get Fit • Lose Weight • Manage Debt • Manage Stress • Quit Smoking • Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle • Save Money • Take a Trip • Volunteer to Help Others

Lose Weight the Healthy Way! While there is no “one size fits all” solution to permanent healthy weight loss, the following guidelines are a great place to start: • Think lifestyle change, not short-term diet. Think about weight loss as a permanent lifestyle change - a commitment to your health for life. Various popular diets can help to jumpstart your weight loss, but permanent changes in your lifestyle and food choices are what will work in the long run.

• Find a cheering section. Social support means a lot. Seek out support - whether in the form of family, friends, or a support group - so that you can get the encouragement you need.

• Slow and steady wins the race. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week to ensure healthy weight loss. Losing weight too fast can take a toll on your mind and body, making you feel sluggish, drained and sick.

When you drop a lot of weight quickly, you’re actually losing mostly water and muscle, rather than fat.

• Set goals to keep you motivated. Short-term goals, like wanting to fit into a bikini for the summer, usually don’t work as well as goals like wanting to feel more confident or become healthier for your children’s sakes. When frustration and temptation strike, concentrate on the many benefits you will reap from being healthier and leaner.

• Use tools that help you track your progress. Keep a food journal and weigh yourself regularly, keeping track of each pound you lose and inch of your waist lost. By keeping track of your weight loss efforts, you’ll see the results in black and white, which will help you stay motivated.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy It’s difficult to sum up the contributions of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in a single day, but it is, nevertheless, a positive thing that America has an official holiday to honor his accomplishments and vision. This special commemoration is generally celebrated on the third Monday of the month of January. In 2012, this commemoration will take place January 16th.

The purpose of Martin Luther King Day is to mark the tremendous legacy of an American who fought for freedom, racial equality, justice and peace, never espousing his goals with hatred or violence. He endured many difficulties with amazing courage and worked with the hope of bringing people together in unity.

Observations vary from state-to-state, in that some states close schools to honor the holiday, while others still hold classes, but mark the day with special programs, lessons, activities and the like.

Special activities are held throughout the country to celebrate Dr. King’s life and contributions.

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A brief reception followed the ceremony. The VFW hall and museum are located 6202 George Bush Drive in old Town Katy. For information or to schedule a group tour, please call 281391-8387.

The VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary are proud to share its newly renovated museum with the community and are very appreciative to the people who have contributed to this success. The museum is a great showcase for local veterans and the VFW will continue to welcome “donated” artifacts for the museum. For information about about upcoming activities or if you are a veteran in distress or a spouse of a veteran in distress, contact Colonel (Ret) Mike Mastrangelo, Commander, at 281-391-8387. For those interested in VFW Membership, please contact Dave Brasell at 713-725-3938. Post meetings are held at the VFW Hall in old Town Katy on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 PM.

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Recycling Lake Forest, Lake of Buckingham and Best Trash take great pride in their recycling program and efforts. Recycling takes time and effort on both sides. Best Trash will collect papers, plastics, aluminum and tin cans and glass that are placed within the provided recycling bin. Please remove caps, liquids and food products from inside the containers. Best Trash will recycle any plastic container which has a number (1-7) printed on it within the recycling logo. They DO NOT recycle grocery sacks, newspaper delivery sacks, nor the plastic wrap enclosing 24 packs of water bottles, dog food, etc. They DO NOT recycle light bulbs.

If items exceed container capacity, please place them adjacent to bin well marked as recycling materials. If you find items left in your bin, it means they are not recyclable.

Please dispose of these items in your trash container for the next scheduled pick up.

Please only use the recycle bins for recyclable materials, not as an extra trash container.

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1. Every resident needs to have a clicker in every car to open the gate. If you do not have one, please contact Crest Management to find out about getting one. Contact Heather with Crest Management at 281-579-0761 ext. 636. If you choose not to have a clicker, you will be stopped at the gate and the guard will have to check you in the same way they would check a guest in.

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281-578-5873 • www.CincoRanchMusic.com Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music • 20680 Westheimer Parkway, Suite 60, Katy, TX 77450 2. Do not open the gate from across the road. When the gate opens, cars waiting in line can simply drive in the gate. The guard has no way of stopping them.

3. If you are expecting someone to come to your house, you might want to think about calling the gate and letting the guard know.

This helps to expedite things. For example, if you order a pizza, either call the guard to let them know it is okay to let the pizza delivery person in or at the very least, answer your phone if the guard calls. In the future, anyone who does not receive permission to enter the neighborhoods will not be allowed through the gate.

4. Update your lists for the guards of everyone who is allowed access to your property without a phone call. If the person is not on your list and the guard cannot contact you, they will be turned away.

5. If you are having a party, please give a list of your guests (preferably in alphabetical order) to the guard on duty. If the guard does not have a list, they will call you for every person who comes to the gate. If you do not answer the phone, the guard has been instructed NOT to let them in.

The LF HOA has asked our security company to attend the September Board meeting. Many issues will be discussed with the sole purpose of making our two neighborhoods the safest and most wonderful places to live in Katy. You will be notified of any additional changes to the post orders for our security guards.

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JANUARY……DID YOU KNOW? • Birthstone is Garnet? Characteristic is Constancy? Flower is Snowdrop or Carnation?

• Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863?

• First American presidential election was held January 7, 1789?

• First great oil strike in Texas was January 10, 1901?

• League of Nations was established January 10, 1920?

• Inauguration Day for the President held every fourth year, beginning on January 20, 1937?

• The U.S.S. Nautilus, 1st nuclear-powered ship in the world, was launched on January 21, 1954?

• Gold was discovered in California on January 24, 1848?

• Transcontinental telephone service was established in United States on January 25, 1915?

• Thomas Edison was granted the first patent for his incandescent light on January 27, 1880?

• U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded, killing all seven crewmembers aboard on January 28, 1986?

• Some important people in history born in January: Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, J. Edgar Hoover, Millard Fillmore, Richard M. Nixon, Alexander Hamilton, Benedict Arnold, Albert Schweitzer, Martin Luther King, Jr., Benjamin Franklin, Robert E. Lee, Edgar Allan Poe, Stonewall Jackson, John Hancock, Douglas MacArthur, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William McKinley and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• The following were admitted as part of the United States: Alaska, Utah, New Mexico, Michigan and Kansas.

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GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY • Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than from lack of food.

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms.

• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting.

• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in.

• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to crown.

• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects.

Reduce water for poinsettias.

• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.

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• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer s directions before spraying.

• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted.

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers.

Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant.

• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses.

• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist.

• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus, including rotted manure.

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Mrs. Premeaux’s Class took their picture on stage with the cast.

Second grade students: Elizabeth Wang, Seth Lumsden, Bjornar Schei and Sofia Cortes came on stage to ask the cast questions about their performance.

Tacky the Penguin visits pattison

KVPAC (Katy Visual Performing Arts Center) performed Tacky the Penguin for Pattison Elementary’s 2nd graders recently. After the show they invited students onto the stage to answer questions about stage performance.

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PATTISON Kindergarten Wacky Wednesday

Logan Satterwhite, Mrs. Jennifer Tang and Karys Williams

Mrs. Courtney Heldenbrand’s Kindergarten Class

Kindergarten students at Pattison Elementary participated in a theme day called Wacky Wednesday. They dressed up Wacky and during their writing lesson they focused on spaces, lowercase letters after the beginning of a sentence, periods, using the word wall, etc. It was a fun day filled with all things Wacky!

“Be a HOT Potato” at pattison

The Pattison Elementary Library sponsored a “Be a HOT Potato” Book Character decorating contest. There were many outstanding potatoes, so special guess judges helped determine a winner at each grade level. The winning students received a gift certificate to use at the upcoming Fall Book Fair. Also, the st Winners from left to right: Joshua Jeffrey (PPCD), Alice Beckett (K), Daria Lissotchenko (1 ), library gave all participants a special “I’m Alexander Kyriakides (2nd), Sarah Schneider (3rd), Chris Darden (4th) and Freya Manuel (5th). one HOT Potato!” kid tag for their carabineer.

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Cinco Ranch Students “Scare Away Hunger” Members of the Future Business Leaders of America at Cinco Ranch High School decided they would take a stand in the fight against hunger instead of trick or treating this year. The group spent their Halloween collecting nonperishable foods for needy families in the Katy Independent School District for the annual “Scare Away Hunger” campaign. The students, led by sponsor John Bryan, split into six groups and hit the pavement asking their neighbors to donate canned foods to their project. Under the direction of club co-presidents Ashley Ramsey and Selena Ibeig, the group collected 1,369 cans for their local chapter.

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The response was phenomenal and group members say they exceeded their expectations. The students gathered at the Red Oak Grill on Mason Road in Katy on the evening of Halloween to drop off and package the goods. They also enjoyed a nice meal and held a costume contest, judged by the restaurant‘s employees. Later, they counted and transferred the cans into boxes and loaded them into two big trucks to be delivered to Katy Christian Ministries. Group members say they are happy to do their part to assist the local food banks that are already stretching their resources to meet growing demands in a weak economy.

CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL CRHS Choir Students Advance to Region Congratulations to the Cinco Ranch High School choir students who participated in the second round of auditions for a chair in the Texas Music Association’s All-State Choir. The students pictured each earned a chair in either the Mixed or Treble Region Choirs.

Of these students, 28, will advance to the Pre-Area audition for the Texas All-State Choir. The choirs performed Saturday, November 12th at Westbury Baptist church in Houston. CRHS choirs are under the direction of Dorothy Wilson and David Lee.

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TAY LOR HIG H SCHOOL Taylor HS 3rd Annual Mustang Family Fun Night January 21, 2012 Time to be announced Location: Taylor High School Bingo and Silent Auction Concessions * Silent & Live Auction * Door Prizes * Grand Prize

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Whether spent playing games, reading or just talking, that one hour a week makes a tremendous difference in the life of a child.

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Families campaign Last year, our Katy ISD community supported 265 Katy ISD students and their families by raising over $13,000. Coordinating Food for Families is always a tremendous blessing for us here in Partners in Education. We hope to share that joy with you.

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS Drs. James Jacobs and Nicolas Manriquez, of Your Total Foot Care Specialist, are pleased to announce, two $1,500 “Stepping Into The Future” scholarships for 2012 KISD graduating seniors.

Applications must be submitted to the offices of Your Total Foot Care Specialist by March 29, 2012, 5:00 PM. A third party committee will select the two winning applicants.

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To be a KEYS Mentor, you need: • A belief in the potential of every child • Criminal history background check in compliance with the FCRA • One hour per week to spend with a child, on campus during the school day, during the school year • Participation in a brief campus KEYS orientation before you begin • Successful completion of a KEYS application and subsequent approval process

Demographic Update Shows Continued Growth for Katy ISD

During the October 24th Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Pat Guseman, president of Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), presented the 2011 Demographic Update that shows steady growth for Katy ISD, at a rate of approximately three percent each year over the next five years.

While slightly slower than the rapid growth experienced between 2001 and 2009, the report shows approximately 23,000 additional students moving to the district during the next 10 years. The district also an-

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Firethorne has committed to Katy ISD’s Partners in Education (PIE) as the first KEYS Scholarship Platinum Sponsor for 2011. As a KEYS sponsor, Firethorne is helping to create scholarships for students who have participated in KEYS through their senior year. This is the first year that PIE has opened sponsorship levels for KEYS, with 100 percent of the sponsorship dollars going directly to KEYS Scholarships. Former KEYS student Eduardo Reyes and his KEYS mentor Jim Burns visited Firethorne representatives last week to thank them for their generous support.

The KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth toward Success) mentor program is offered to Katy ISD students who are on the brink of success. Often, these students have been challenged by life circumstances outside of their control. Mentors meet with their students on campus each week during the school year, in between the school day.

When Reyes’ mentor first met him, it wasn’t with the intent of becoming his mentor, it was with the intent of helping him organize his backpack, locker and life. After several weeks of helping Reyes get organized, Burns naturally fell into the role of becoming his mentor.

For the next six years, Burns helped Reyes recognize his gifts, talents, intelligence and encouraged him to pursue his dreams.

Firethorne, a 1,400-acre residential community in Katy/Fulshear, is actively involved with Katy ISD through programs such as Junior Achievement and the Partners in Education annual Promise to Read and Food for Families programs. Firethorne is located near the crossroads of I-10 west and FM 1463.

KEYS’ annual event Ties & Tiaras, hosted at Agave Road on March 1, 2012, will celebrate mentors while supporting the KEYS Scholarship Fund. Featuring student performances throughout the come-and-go event, the 2012 Mentors of the Year will also be announced.

KEYS is brought to you by Partners in Education, the department that brings the community into the classroom. For more information about KEYS and to find out how you can get involved, visit the KEYS web page at www.katyisd.org, or contact Martha Brown at 281-396-2468.

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Community Education

Community Education offers evening and on-line classes to adults for fun, enrichment and learning. Some of the classes offered are Foreign Languages, Arts and Crafts, Finance, Computer, Sewing, Dance and Music. For information on these and many other classes and to view the fall schedule, go to www.katyisd.org/com_edu or call 281-396-6365.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Pope John XXIII High School news

Pope John XXIII High School runners Maria Gonzales (L) and Aaron Murray (R) medaled in the TAPPS 4A State Cross Country Championships in Waco, Texas.

GIFTED STUDENTS GET CREATIVE WITH TRASH

Hundreds of gifted and talented elementary students enjoyed getting together at the Katy Parents of Gifted & Talented (KPGT) GT Create Date, to make puppets out of recyclable materials. Students and parents let their imaginations loose as they turned trash to treasure at this fun event co-sponsored by KPGT and KISD. Led by professional puppeteer Greg Ruhe from Puppet Pizzazz and professional artist Taylor Perry, the children enjoyed an inspiring and hilarious puppet show before launching into their own creations.

The Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented (KPGT) organization was formed in 1987. It is a non-profit organization. KPGT aims promote the welfare of gifted and talented students by empowering KISD families and educators with information, resources, tools and voice to ensure opportunities that encourage gifted students’ passion for learning.

Further information is available on KPGT’s website at www.kpgt.org.

POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN BIG AT TAPPS STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Senior Aaron Murray and Junior Maria Gonzales won medals at the TAPPS State Championship Cross Country Meet in Waco, Texas.

Murray, who joined the Pope John cross country team just last year, took home the first place medal for the second time. His 4,800 meter course time of 15:30.6 minutes was the fastest time across all divisions. This first place win earned him the title of Boys 4A State Champion for the second year in a row.

Junior Maria Gonzales took second place in the 4A Girls Division, running the 3,200 meter course in 12:20.5. This is Maria’s first year to place at the state meet and only second to participate, with a 3-minute improvement over her time in 2009 as a fresh man.

Pope John XXIII lead runners Dylan Brokmeyer and Maria Gonzales near the finish line in San Antonio’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon.

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12 members of the Pope John XXIII High School cross country team ran in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in San Antonio on November 13th. All of the runners completed the course. Congratulations to Michael Alexander, Dylan Brokmeyer, JP Gonzales, Maria Gonzales, Cameron Guice, Osa Imoisi, Connor McColl, Thomas Roccaforte, Ben Snow, Bethany Vuyk and Emily Yoder!

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Registration for the 2012-2013 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist Church – Early Childhood Development Center begins January 9, 2012 and continues through January 20, 2012. Registration forms will be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15 months through 5 years of age. We are located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450.

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PARENTS DAY OUT AT Church on the Rock

Wednesday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Miércoles y jueves: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Church on the rock is located at 433 S. Barker Cypress, Houston TX 77094. Phone:281-599-9777. This is monthly event same days and time. Is a bilingual program.

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Texas Christian School OPEN HOUSE Texas Christian School will hold their annual Open Houses: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 6:30 PM: “Meet and Greet,” tour the campus, visit classrooms, refreshments.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 6:30 PM: View Science/Art Fair projects, tour the campus, visit classrooms.

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Pope John XXIII Band Members Play in ATSSB Region Band Clinic/Concert:

Five members of the Pope John XXIII High School band participated in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Region 23 All-Region Clinic and Concert held at the Kinkaid School on November 12th. Participation was based on auditions held a week earlier. Congratulations go to Sydney Braunreiter (flute), Alec Smith (trombone), Shelby Racca (trombone), Joseph Drewes (trombone) and Emily Yoder (trumpet). Sydney, Alec and Shelby advance to Area level and will audition for All-State Band in January. The Pope John XXIII Lion band is directed by Mrs. Wendy Elko. Dr. David R. Holsinger was Clinician and Conductor for the Region Band.

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katy SPORTS 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 2012 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 Monica Canady at westhoustongsa@yahoo.com.

Katy Pony Baseball Spring Registration Dates Katy Pony Baseball for ages 4-17, co-ed, will be registering for the 2012 Spring Season on the following dates and locations: Saturday, January 14th - 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Frozen Ropes, 20,000 Park Row Wednesday, January 18th and 25th - 6:00 PM-8:30 PM and Saturday, January 21st - 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Academy Sports and Outdoors at I-10 and Grand Parkway Or register online at www.katyponybaseball.org through January 22nd.

Holy Covenant UMC Spring Soccer Registration Spring Soccer season is just around the corner at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church. Registration began in December. Evaluations are January 7th and January 21st. Practice begins the week of February 6th. Come out and join the fun. The cost is $75, which includes uniforms. Ages 4 - 5th grade. Providing the Best Sports Experience for every child.

For more information: Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Rd, Katy, Texas 77449-3717, 281-579-1200 or www.holycov.org.

Standing, L to R: Coach Cody Guidry, Caleb Mendoza, Connor Fay, Coach Javier Mendoza, Carter Smith, Trey Morris, Devin Pitre, Manager Macky McIntyre, Jared Inlow and Coach Gene Thompson.

Kneeling, L to R: Matthew Zuniga, Matthew Stockard, Connor McIntyre, Garrett Walker, Tyler Cauchy and Kaleb Thompson.

Katy Bulldogs Win World Series The Katy Bulldogs 12U Elite Baseball team was able to prevail in the National Cooperstown Tournament of Champions World Series in Oneonta, New York during the week of July 16-22, 2011. In facing

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some stiff competition from all across the country, their record for the week was 9-1-1, finishing off the series with a 17-7 win over the OC Hitmen from California in the championship game. Every member of the team contributed to the week’s success with key defensive plays, consistent pitching and a total of 44 homeruns throughout the week. The Katy Bulldogs consisted of players from all over the Katy and Bellville areas: Tyler Cauchy, Connor Fay, Jared Inlow, Connor McIntyre, Caleb Mendoza, Trey Morris, Devin Pitre, Carter Smith, Matthew Stockard, Kaleb Thompson, Garrett Walker and Matthew Zuniga. Coaching staff included: Macky McIntyre, Gene Thompson, Cody Guidry and Javier Mendoza. Along with a few roster changes, the Katy Bulldogs have moved up to 13U Premier level and are now known as the Texas Sluggers. Look for the Sluggers to continue their winning ways in Nation’s Baseball tournaments in the Spring of 2012.

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CYFL 5 th Grade Cougars Are Back to Back Champions Crosspoint Youth Football League’s (CYFL) 5th grade Cougars beat the CYFL Gators on Saturday, November 12th, 30 - 0 at the Taylor High School Competition Field. This is the second year in a row that the Cougars have won a CYFL Championship in a shut out. The Cougars also went on to win the Super Bowl, 24 - 18 against the ADC (Alief Dads Club) Buccaneers on Saturday, November 19th at Taylor High School.

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CINCO BOYS LACROSSE Based in Katy, Cinco Lacrosse strives to be the best of the best in lacrosse, both in sportsmanship and in skill. We play in Division I of the boys Texas High School Lacrosse League and compete against many nearby teams and also in various tournaments in the Houston area under the leadership of our professional coaching staff. If you attend Cinco Ranch, Seven Lakes or Pope John XXII high schools, you are eligible to join our team. Please see our website, www. cincoranchlacrosse.org to register or for more information.

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LADY SHARKS WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (WGA)

The Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join our Thursday morning play day at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. Our purpose is to promote women’s golf and fellowship among our members while enhancing the understanding of The Rules of Golf and improving play. For more information, contact Edna Hemingway at 281-579-7621, ednahem@hal-pc.org or Michele Hurlburt at 281-398-7696, dmhurlburt@sbcglobal.net.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS

Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morning. We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact www.golfinggals@yahoo.com or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.

Katy Valkyries Girls’ Lacrosse

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

Women’s Basketball League

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

Katy family ymca volleyball

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

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

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Pope John XXII High School COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Pope John XXII High School, 1800 West Grand Parkway N. Katy TX 77449, located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host a Community Wide Garage Sale from 7:30 AM to 12 noon, Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the school gym (rain or shine). 12X12 Spaces are available to rent for $30, if interested. Please contact Ana Sanchez re: Community Garage Sale at ams1965@att.NET. Space is limited, so act fast!

FUNDRAISERS Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston Upcoming Banquet of Life The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston will be hosting their upcoming “Hidden Treasures” Banquet of Life on Thursday, January 19, 2012. This lovely evening includes a decadent meal and features Abby Johnson and Shawn Carney: two amazing speakers serving the pro-life mission. All monies raised at this event will go to benefit the many services offered by the Pregnancy Help Center.

Tickets are now available for $75 each and can be purchased at www.donate-phckaty.org or by calling Lisa Marlowe at 281-5780078, ext. 103. The Banquet of Life will be held at the Second Baptist Church West Campus at 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094.

Founded in 1989, the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, who ministers to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women and their extended families as they deal with the circumstances surrounding a present, potential or former pregnancy by sharing the truth and love of Jesus Christ.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “LAS VEGAS NIGHT” The Knights of Columbus Council 8096 of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church invite you to attend our 26th Charity Las Vegas Night.

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The event will be held on February 18, 2012, from 7:00 PM until 10:30 PM, at the church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma, in the Community Life Center.

A prize auction will follow with fabulous items to bid on with the play money you win. Included will be a trip to Las Vegas, hotel stays, restaurant dinners, sports memorabilia, wonderful gift baskets, fantastic coupons and fabulous merchandise.

We hope you will join us and promise you a fun-filled evening of Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Slot Machines and other games.

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Job Fair Epiphany Church at 1530 Norwalk Drive in Katy, is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is free and there will be 50 companies represented for jobs from Receptionist to Vice President in the areas of finance, healthcare, IT, engineering, to name a few.

A list of the companies that are participating and the openings they have will be given to job candidates on the morning of the fair. To ensure we have the most current information from our participating employers, this list will not be distributed prior to the day of the event.

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This event is geared toward degreed, career-minded, professional job candidates. Candidates with no/some college but substantial related work experience would also be well suited for this event.

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Donations of diapers and wipes will be collected at the fair for the Pregnancy Help Center. The Preschool Fair is open to the public and admission is free, but we encourage all who attend to please bring a donation. For additional information, please contact Erin Morey at momsclubkaty@gmail.com. For additional information about the Pregnancy Help Center, please visit their website at www.phckaty.org.

Houston Family Arts Center

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

2011-2012 Mainstage Season: A Lesson Before Dying (Jan. 20 - Feb. 5, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) Seussical the Musical (Feb. 24 - Mar. 11, 2012 at the Berry Center) The 39 Steps (Apr. 13-29, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) The Fantasticks (Through - June 10, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage Guys and Dolls (July 13-29, 2012 TAG production at the Berry Center) Season tickets are now on sale. For the best seating and lowest prices become a season ticket holder. The HFAC season package is arranged so that any six or more shows constitute a package and patrons get to pick which 6, 7 or 8! Patrons can select their seats online at www. houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

GO TO http://www.houstonfac.com/id6.html for more information or to request an audition appointment.

9 th Annual Katy Preschool Fair The MOMS Club of Katy, TX presents the 9th Annual Katy Preschool Fair on Saturday, January 21st, from 10 am until noon, at Crosspoint Community Church (located at 700 S. Westgreen Blvd. Katy, TX 77450). The Preschool Fair not only helps bring many area Preschools and Mother’s

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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, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, from mid-September through mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, crafts, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. The cost is $5 per child or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. For more information, please visit www. houstonaudubon.org or contact docent@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900.

Upcoming programs include: January 3rd & 4th: no program - Winter break January 10th & 11th: Being Green January 17th & 18th: Reptiles January 24th & 25th: Nature Detectives Jan. 31st/Feb. 1st: Mice & Squirrels

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Houston Fire Fighters Making Houston the City with the Biggest Heart FOR MDA It’s official, Houstonians through the Houston Fire Fighters raised a record breaking $509,961 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association making them the #1 Fill-the-Boot department in the country for the last 9 out of 10 years raising more than $6.3 million during that time.

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For more than 50 years fire fighters have helped MDA by filling their boots with donations from the citizens of their community. Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local #341 will begin their 2012 Fill-theBoot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday February 11, 2012 during the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM. Fire Fighters will also be out March 10th, April 14th and May 12th to collect funds for the campaign.

The Fire Fighters rely on support and donations from the community for the success of the campaign. Proceeds raised during the street-side campaign will help support MDA services and research programs, including MDA’s outpatient clinics at Texas Children’s Hospital and The Methodist Neurological Institute. Money raised from Fill-the-Boot also sends young people ages 6-17 to MDA summer camp, held in Burton, Texas.

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BIBLE STUDIES Women’s Praise, Worship and Teaching series at Second Baptist West Series Name - Watershed...Love Overflowing With Author & Speaker Gari Meacham and Music by Rhonda Williams Monday Nights, beginning January 16th West Campus Worship Center, doors open at 6:50 PM Optional Homework and Small Groups Second Baptist Church • 19449 Katy Fwy. • 713-365-3081 • Second.org

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DATE: January 24, 2012 TIME: 9:30 AM - Arrive/Visit; 10:00 AM - Meeting Starts LOCATION: 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.

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Community Bible Studies: Ladies Studies - Thursday Nights at 7 pm - Grand Parkway & Westheimer Men’s Bible Study - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Katy Mills Denny’s Youth Bible Study - Sundays at 4:30 pm - 542 Applewhite Dr. Couples Bible Studies - Tuesdays at 6 pm - Long Meadow Farms

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - North Cinco Ranch

Thursdays at 7:00 pm - Silver Ranch For more information, call 713-705-4878.

“FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE WORLD” BAHA’I FAITH OF FORT BEND COUNTY

Please join us for an informal devotional gathering, where we share music, prayers and inspirational readings taken from the major religions of the world, in an environment of unity and harmony. The Word of God, say the Baha’i Writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts and renews one’s sense of purpose.

The devotional is held on the 2 Sunday of each month, from 4-5 PM and will be followed by a sharing of thoughts, ideas and ways to apply spiritual principles to one’s day-to-day affairs. Refreshments will be served. For details on the location or for answers to any other questions you may have, please call the Baha’i Faith of Fort Bend County at 281-395-9026.

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Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church Ladies’ Club We meet every second Friday of the month in our family center at 9:30 AM. All ladies are welcomed to attend. For any questions, please feel free to call Co-President Pat Conner, 281-394-5101 or Co-President Kathy Phillips, 281-347-5127.

SENIOR CHURCH GROUPS Kingsland Baptist Church Weekly Events for Adult 55+ 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. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and we will eat together at noon.

Group Exercise Class - The exercise class for adults 55+ meets every Wednesday at 8:45 AM for 45 minutes of exercise led by Christy Kennedy, a group fitness certified instructor. This is a great time to enjoy like-minded folks who are strengthening and conditioning their body for the long haul.

Regardless of your present condition, Christy will help you improve while making the exercise fun and beneficial.

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.

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ST. PETER’S UMC SENIOR GAME DAY (50+) Mark your calendars for a fun day of games, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Everyone is invited to play cards, board games, dominoes, puzzles, etc. every fourth Tuesday of the month. Bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided. Enter on the west side of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Drive and go to Room 106. If you have any questions, please call Richard Powell, 281-392-2941.

AREA BINGOS EPIPHANY BINGO Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. There Is No Smoking Allowed During All Bingo Games. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more info., call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

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

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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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We will be closed on January 1st & 2nd for New Year and January 16th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.

ADULTS

• Book Discussion Clubs - The Library hosts two book clubs that meet monthly.

The Evening Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 PM. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM. If you are interested in joining either discussion group, extra copies of the books are available at the library. There are no dues and new members are welcome!

• Volunteer at the Library - Volunteer opportunities abound at the library.

Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Tuesday, January 10th at 7 PM. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit to two hours a week. If you would like to help in anyway, please contact Sarah Nelson at 281-492-8592.

• Family MOVIE - School doesn’t start back until January 4th, but don’t worry, we’re open on January 3rd. In celebration, the library will be showing a mystery movie on January 3rd at 3 PM. Unfortunately, we can’t print the name of the movie here but you can call the library or stop by for the mystery title.

• Free Internet Classes - The library provides free classes in Internet Basics each month. You can learn how to navigate your way around the World Wide Web and use successful search techniques. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. The next month’s classes will be on Tuesday, January 10th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and on Saturday, January 7th at 10 AM. Pre-registration is required for the Saturday class ONLY. • Microsoft Excel Class - Are you interested in getting more out of your Microsoft Excel program? On Tuesday, January 17th at 7-8:30 PM, the library will be teaching the basics of how to use Microsoft Excel. Can’t come then? Don’t worry, the class will repeat on Tuesday, January 24th at 7-8:30. Registration begins January 3rd. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.

• Genealogy - Are you interested in learning more about your families past? The library is offering genealogy seminar on January 24th at 1 PM. Learn more about how to get started looking into your family past and find out where you came from.

Seating is extremely limited for this class.

• E-Books - Did you get one of the newest devices for Christmas? Visit the library on Saturday, January 21st at 10 AM to learn all about the HCPL e-book collection.

Try out the latest gadgets in reading and gaming technology including the Kindle2, SonyReader, Ipod Touch, Ipod, MP3 and more!

• Senior Moments - Are you ready to live a healthier life this year? On Tuesday, January 17th at 1 PM, come to the library to learn how nutrition and exercise can help you live a longer life. Fulfill that New Years resolution. Seating is limited for this class.

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• Get Organized - Start out the New Year right. Learn how to get and stay organized at the library. On Saturday, January 7th at 1 PM, the library will be hosting a seminar on organization. Learn how long you need to keep documents and even where to start on that mess currently piled up to the ceiling.

• Book Sale - The Friends of the Library will hold their next book sale on Saturday, January 14th at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. No items are over $1. Plus, members of the Friends of the Library are invited to a special book sale preview on Friday, January 13th from 5:30-7 PM. Not a member of the Friends yet? Not a problem. You can join at the door!

CHILDREN

• Storytime - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 11:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured.

This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. The final storytime of each month will be a special storytime.

• PAT-A-CAKE CLUB INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Thursday morning at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays, at 10:15 AM. • Afternoon Art- Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more!

Come to the library and let imaginations soar. On Wednesday, January 11th and January 25th at 4:30 PM, the library will host Afternoon Art for ages 6-11. These art programs normally last about one hour.

All necessary materials are provided. No registration is required.

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• Knitting & Crochet Club - Every Wednesday, 1:00 PM. The Knitting & Crochet Club is the place for you if you want to learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters. The first Wednesday of the month will feature Sheryl from Yarntopia teaching the basics of knitting and crochet. Come & join the club! All ages are welcome!

• COMPUTER Classes - The Katy Library offers an array of computer classes - call to find out this month’s offerings.

• Genealogy Lunchbox - Every Monday, 12:00 PM. Bring your lunch and join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.

• Who Dun It? @ the Library Mystery Group Meeting First Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM. Every month, mystery book fans get together to discuss their reading. Call or check our webpage for this month’s selection.

• Hispanic Book Group/Club Hispano de Libros - First Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Call or check our webpage for this month’s selection. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro.

• Spanish Computer Class - Every Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. Clase de la computadora.

• Family Storytime - Third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM. Join us with your whole family for a fun time with stories, crafts, games and activities.

Children

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce Mondays, 11:00 AM - Multicultural Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - Toddler Time Tuesdays, 2:00 PM - Programs are presented for children who are old enough to sit by themselves in our meeting room. Tickets are required, free and available the day before the program.

Thursdays, 10:30 AM - Preschool Storytime

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5903 Hawthorne Garden 26822 Wylie Valley 903 Woodland 12611 Adams Run 11311 Stonecreek Bend 5722 Spring River 27302 N Saddle Creek 6223 Creekside Park 28015 Longspur 1302 Copper 7502 Crescent Lake 13114 Avalange 9306 Adagio 6402 Bryce Canyon 7003 Spruce View 15302 Paxton Landing 20811 Garden Arbor 3627 Broken Elm 8123 Sweetgum Trace 27811 Charter Lake 25607 Cliffhill 25507 Granger Oaks 4114 Garden Branch 28010 Michener Falls 4410 Ruttand Park 10146 Shortleaf Ridge 3010 Pennywell 5126 Shadow Breeze 3227 Markstone 2631 Rayburn Ridge 24915 Garnet Shadow 21218 Somerset Park 5106 Grand Phillips 5735 Brennan Ridge 6014 Coral Springs

2434 Rose Hollow 22 Shearwater 18823 Cove Bend 106 E Fairbranch 11743 Quail Creek 8719 Everhart Trace 12755 Ridge Springs 1415 Baldridge 26639 Richwood Oaks 26606 Fielder Brook 6103 Harmony Park 28251 Chalet Park 28211 Daystrom 29002 Erica Lee 18306 Aldermoor 7603 Harvest Mill 6318 Applewood Forest 19303 Chislestone 4607 Silhouette 25502 Skye Springs 25331 Greenwell Springs 27006 Downing Park 3402 S Lake Village 25311 Madison Falls 23510 Brinmont Place 4426 Ryans Branch 26110 Savory Springs 5410 Tyler Park 26119 Allenford 4742 Camden Brook 26111 Bent Meadow 3718 Sedalia Brook 5007 Bridge Creek 6426 Winding Cove 6014 Royal Hollow

6322 Flewellen Falls 28418 N Firethorne 5707 Cascade Canyon 27707 Rainy Creek 184 W Shadowpoint 6310 S Saddle Creek 6006 Spectrum Springs 28010 Everett Knolls 19010 Cove Forest 14334 Lakepointe Bend 422 Silver Creek 2926 Fair Chase 15303 Hazen Point 23539 Deep Cliff 15315 Paxton Landing 623 Woodlake 15406 Kaston 15410 Kaston 25610 Greenwell Springs 4810 Middleoak Grove 4434 Red Oak Grove 22919 Rachels Manor 9623 Moonstone Mist 22030 Windmill Bluff 9727 Precious Stone 5419 Tyler Park 22414 Rolling Meadow 3026 Gilford 25410 Melody Canyon 5218 Summerside 26631 Sandy Arbor 3810 Rivermoss 5918 Scarlett Bay 5019 Grand Phillips 21919 Shady Heath

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• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273).

NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262.

• The Compassionate Friends (TCF) - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262.

• The Compassionate Friends Houston West Chapter meets every second Monday at 7 pm at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends. org and the Houston West Chapter at www.tcf.tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707.

• CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 pm at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available.

• Free Mental Disorders Family Support Groups - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.

• NAMI Family to Family - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637.

• DEPRESSION Bipolar support alliance - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org.

• The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.

• Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas katy support group - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net.

• Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.

• Harris county WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130.

• ECI Project TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org.

• Different Strokes - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.

• The Arc of Katy - members are encouraged to attend The Board of Directors meetings at 7:15 PM on the first Thursday night of each month, at The Katy Christian Ministries Administration Building, 5011 East 5th Street, Katy, TX. Please visit www.thearcofkaty. org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info.

• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets every Saturday. For times and locations, please see our website at www.foodaddicts.org or call 281-392-8914.

• West Houston Medical Center - offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups and free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657.

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - meets at Radical Recovery, 21811 Katy Freeway, D-110 Katy (behind Discount Tire), every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237.

• Home Encouragement - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org.

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• Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets the first Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net.

• Katy ADHD parent group - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.

• Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church - located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers groups for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.

• st. peter’s united Methodist church support groups – We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.

• Christ Clinic - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77492 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190.

• Holy Covenant United Methodist Church weekly Support Groups - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200.

• CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH - Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a free ongoing meeting, open to the public. For more info., go to www.crosspt.org/classes or call 281-398-6464.

• Katy/West Houston Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Meetup Group – monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule.

• Hopekeepers - national web site is restministries.org for more information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. • Lifeway International - an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753.

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, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7:00-8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Maria 832-606-9932 (Spanish).

La Leche League International’s website is: www.lalecheleague.org.

• MOMS Club of Katy - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo. com. You can also contact Jamie Ensminger, Membership VP: 832-493-1507.

• 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.

• Bear Creek Baptist MOPS – Meets the second and forth Friday of each month at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per meeting for childcare and MOPS dues. For more info, contact Kristi Brock at Kristig8@hotmail.com or 281-858-4202.

• Katy Moms In Touch International group - For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInTouch.org on the web.

• 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.

• Mocha Moms - a Stay-At-Home Support group for women of color. For more info, contact Hesma at 281-762-0262 or www.mochamomswesthouston.org.

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Hotze Health & Wellness Center is searching for individuals with a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving others!

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Family Nurse Practitioner* RNs* LVNs*

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Yamaha flugel horn, silver, $500; Holton trumpet, silver, $500; Olds cornet, silver, $300; Roland arranger, $250. All OBO and in excellent condition with cases. Call 281-676-4176.

ymcahouston.org/katy YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Everyone is welcome.

Cooling/heat pump, 1.5 ton “York” split system w/5KW electric coil, new - never been installed, $1,800 Neg. Pls. call for further info: 713-444-4180.

Prom dresses, both long and short dresses, various colors and sizes; white bridal gown used for NCL presentation. Prices negotiable.

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5-piece girl’s bedroom set, $500: Dresser, mirror, chest, sleigh bed, night stand, twin mattress/box springs. In excellent condition. 281693-5617 for pictures/info.

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Blue sofa and love seat, $150; large study table, $75. 281-256-3609.

Dynamo McIntire 7 foot slate solid wood pool table, great shape, red felt with 3 pool sticks, stick rack and cover, $600. You move.

Call 713-204-0368.

Matching living room and dining room furniture. 713-553-0970.

Rainbow Play System: 2 swings, 360 tire swing, 3 station swing beam, Jacob’s rope ladder, knotted rope w/ disc swing, slide, playhouse and more. Asking $1,400 OBO. Contact Joe 832-654-8886.

Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each.

Cheryl 281-543-2409.

Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-74572, picture available, asking $205. Contact School8007@aol.com.

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HELP WANTED Looking for part-time pest control technician for Gotcha Pest Control.

Call 281-531-5113 or fax resume to 281-531-1502.

Swimming pool cleaner need: Experienced pool cleaner to help with route maintenance in Cypress and Northwest Houston. Must have dependable truck with 2” receiver towing hitch, English speaking, have cell phone and capable of lifting and carrying 100 pounds. If you meet these requirements please call 281-785-5939.

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Classified Ads 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.

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

832-878-1052.

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The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.

Dental Hygienist needed part-time, minimum 3 years experience, 2 days a week, 7 AM-4 PM, 9 AM-6 PM, days flexible, San Felipe/ Voss. Fax Resume to 713-974-4760.

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

Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286.

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

POOLS, HARDSCAPES & LANDSCAPES • NEw POOL CONSTRUCTION • • POOL REMODELS & REPAIRS • • LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION • Custom landscapes, water features and stonework

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Paralegal - Katy area law firm looking for candidate with 5+ years experience. Ideal candidate should be proficient in Word and WordPerfect, be a self-starter, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Send resume & salary requirements to 281-398-1380.

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

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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE

2010 Honda CR-V, 2WD, 5 dr., EX-L navigation, sunroof, leather, fully loaded. Exterior/interior color, tango red pearl/gray. Miles, 16,030. Excellent condition. Contact at 281-492-7460.

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

2002 Ford Explorer XLT fully loaded, V6 engine runs good, private seller.

Asking $5,900. Call 713-907-6426.

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

281-455-5543.

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

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

WANTED Wanted: Treadmill. 281-345-9364.

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

MOVING/GARAGE SALES Estate Sale: Duncan Phife dining table, $350; dark Rattan barrelback chair & sectional sofa, $750; Ancient Minnesota peddle sewing machine, $100; Florida light maple bedroom set, 2 night stands, headboard, vanity w/mirror, $350; Admiral Signature 21 cu.ft. frost-free refrigerator w/ice maker, $125; Roper heavy duty large capacity electric dryer, $85; solid oak dining table w/six chairs, 2 leaves, $350; white Fossil Rock 2 end tables, sofa table and coffee table w/glass tops, $400; blue/white country plaid sleeper sofa, $175; solid pecan credenza, $125; Florida dark maple bedroom set, 2 nightstands, headboard, vanity w/mirror, $350. 281-856-0765.

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

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

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 help 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 – IK, AP, KT, LHA.

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

Francisco Moreno, M.D. & Associates Charu Sehgal, DO

Emergencies

911 281-463-6666 281-463-2648

Precinct 5 Constables Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg.

West I-10 Volunteer Fire Dept.

Emergencies Only 851 Dominion Dr. Non-emergencies West I-10 Harris County Ambulance Katy Ambulance Poison Control Center Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills Highway Patrol

SCHOOLS

KISD Administration KISD Transportation Hayes Pattison elementary McMeans Junior High Cinco Ranch High School Taylor High School

281-492-8080 281-675-3600 281-392-8080 281-391-9221 1-800-764-7661 1-800-424-8802 713-957-6192

281-396-6000 281-396-2700 281-647-3200 281-237-5450 281-647-7800 281-396-7000 281-647-3100

www.katyisd.org MEDICAL Katy Memorial Hermann Christus St. Catherine Memorial City Hospital

281-3921111 281-599-5700 713-932-3000

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UTILITIES Center Point Energy (Gas) Longhorn Utility District Leaking gas fire Electricity - Reliant energy (billing) Center Point Power Outage Mason Creek Utility district

713-659-2111 281-353-9756 713-659-3552 713-207-7777 713-207-2222 281-578-7272

POST OFFICES Central #

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