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OUR STORY - A NEW FIRE DEPARTMENTTHE SAME GREAT PEOPLE Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 commenced operations as your fire department and EMS agency on August 17, 2015. However, ESD 48 has been responsible for fire protection and EMS in our community since 1984. Where It All Began The fire and EMS service in our community has a long history of changing, adapting and innovating. As firefighting and emergency services innovations have advanced and as the needs of our neighbors in the community have changed, so has the way of providing fire protection and EMS. However, the one constant has been the commitment of ESD 48 to provide our community with the best fire and emergency services possible. Over the past 36 years, fire protection and EMS in our community has transitioned from a volunteer based department to a new permanent, municipal-type fire department composed of paid and volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians operated by ESD 48. Originally fire protection and EMS was provided by a purely volunteer-based fire brigade in 1979 to meet the fast growing needs of an unincorporated section of west Harris County when approximately 20,000 people lived in our community. However, soon residents and local homeowner associations realized the need to establish more formal emergency services within the area. The homeowner associations were willing to increase the annual homeowner’s dues by $25 per home

per year to help fund the startup costs of a volunteer fire department. Over time, that volunteer fire department became known as West I-10 VFD. The first station at 22125 Kingsland Blvd became operational on April 1, 1980. The VFD personnel consisted mostly of women during the day and men and women at night. On August 11, 1984, the community voted to approve creation of Harris County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 48 (which in 2003, became known as Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48). The original district area was that part of the community south of I-10. In 1986, an annexation election was held and that part of the community north of I-10 was added to the District. In response to increased growth and demand, Texans voted to authorize creation of emergency services districts (ESD) in 1987. Emergency services districts allow for more flexible management and increased funding for emergency services than did rural fire prevention districts and taxes to be levied on both residential and commercial properties. A New Vision In the fall of 2012, the ESD 48 Board of Commissioners began discussions with West I-10 VFD on how to respond to the continued growth within the community area. After reviewing the growth projections for the next 3 to 5 years, the board determined that the then current model of a volunteer fire department was insufficient for our community. That model essentially called for hourly, part-time firefighters to cover Monday through Friday day shifts and for volunteers to cover nights and weekends.

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After soliciting the ideas and input from many parties and after long deliberations, the ESD 48 Board of Commissioners determined our community would best be served by a combination of full-time, part-time and volunteer fire fighters led by a full-time fire chief. Fire Chief Jeff Hevey was hired to lead West I-10 VFD in July 2013. Chief Hevey, formerly chief of the fire department in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, brought 30 years of fire service management experience to the department. The “Destination Department” In 2014, ESD 48 commissioners began meeting with West I-10 volunteers and part-time fire fighters to share ideas and work together on how to best move the department forward. Commissioners soon realized that for the fire department to be a firefighter’s first choice, the commissioners must provide firefighters with full-time positions and competitive benefits. Similarly, volunteers must be provided with comprehensive training to not only improve safety but enhance their skills. The ESD 48 Board of Commissioners extended many offers starting in the Fall 2014 for West I-10 to be part of this process. Regrettably, the West I-10 board of directors ultimately decided they were unwilling to join in this initiative. So in late 2014, the ESD 48 Board of Commissioners determined they would form a new fire and EMS department. HCESD 48 Fire Department commenced operations on August 17, 2015, as a combination fire department with both full and part-time personnel as well as with over 60 volunteers. The result was a huge success. Almost 95% of West I-10’s active personnel chose to join our new HCESD 48 Fire Department. The transition for ESD 48 was also assisted by the tremendous support from our neighboring fire departments such as Westlake VFD, Cy-Fair VFD, Fulshear VFD, Katy FD, Willowfork FD and even departments in north Harris County like Klein VFD, Champions FD, Atascocita VFD and Spring VFD. The Future Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department currently serves a community of over 128,000 people who live in a 45 square mile area. The population projections put us at well over 150,000 residents within the next 5 years. We are currently building a new Station 5 that will be centrally located in the area it serves (on Morton Road between Mason Road and Raintree Village Drive). The Station 5 complex will not only be a state of the art fire station but is also the site of our future ESD 48 administration offices and of our repair and support services facility. When Station 5 opens we will have all fire stations staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year which will be a first for our community. The ESD Commissioner’s vision creating a modern and truly combination fire department with full-time, part-time and volunteer fire fighters lead by a full time command staff, EMS Division and supported by a strong Rehab team is well on its way to becoming a reality. Now with the addition of our Community Team concept we hope to reach the residents of the Katy area in ways we have never seen before. The Community Team is comprised members from every division of the fire department and its primary goal is to meet our citizens wherever they are. Whether it is digitally through our expanding social media platforms or physically in their neighborhoods, offices, schools or places of worship, our goal is to connect with and educate our community through engaging programs that will help make them and their families safer in the future. Much has happened over the past 36 years and more changes will occur as our community grows and evolves in the 21st Century. Still one thing remains the same - everyone with ESD 48 is committed to providing our community with the best fire and emergency services possible.

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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC ) On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Linda Gay as our speaker. Linda will present a program on “Bulbs for Naturalizing on the Gulf Coast.” 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 and national educational and civic organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant Sale and various projects throughout the year.

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 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).

LOCAL JAM SESSIONS If you like to play a musical instrument and/or sing with other musicians, we encourage you to join us on Friday nights, except the first Friday of the month, from 6 to 8 PM at a local Katy location. (No charge and non-profit.) We play on acoustic instruments, such as: guitar, fiddle, dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle. For more information, call 281-693-0391. No smoking or drinking.

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THE LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission.

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For some, there’s nothing more exciting than the arrival of the migratory bird, the Purple Martin. They are the largest of the North American swallows. Flying from South America where they winter, they faithfully return to the same locations every year. The first to arrive are called scouts and they are usually the older males. They are not looking for nesting areas but simply returning to where they nested before. The younger males follow and then the females arrive. Both sexes help build the nest, which will be home to 4 or 5 babies. As soon as the chicks leave the nest, the Martins start congregating in large flocks and roost together in preparation for their trip south. Have you ever heard anyone say, “Location, location, location?” This is especially true if you want to attract Purple Martins. They are colonial nesting birds, which means they occupy apartmenttype houses. Since Purple Martins feed while in flight, they prefer their housing be placed in the open, away from human housing and trees. They eat mosquitos, beetles, wasps, dragonflies and other day-flying insects.

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MARCH GARDENING TIPS VEGETABLES • Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon. LAWN • Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). • When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the variety Floratam for best pest resistance. See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm. TREES AND SHRUBS • Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting

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Pattison Elementary Kindergarten “ROUND UP” night is Tuesday, March 22nd at 6 PM. This one-time spring event is for all incoming kindergarten students to meet the teachers and see the classrooms, while parents hear about Pattison’s curriculum for next year. Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2016 to enter kindergarten. We will provide information for registration on Tuesday, April 12th for the fall. For more information, call 281-237-5450. Tell your neighbors too!

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CRUSTACEAN BALL Taylor High School Jazz Band presents the Crustacean Ball on March 11th from 7 - 9 PM in the Commons. Tickets are $25 for the concert, dinner (shrimp, crawfish, corn & potatoes) and a gourmet dessert or $15 for concert and gourmet dessert. For more information, contact a jazz band student or Denise Barker, 832-677-3430.

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TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARTICIPATES IN WALMART GRAND OPENING The James E Taylor High School Band participated in the Grand Opening of the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Highland Knolls. The JET Band boosters proudly accepted a $2,500 grant from The Walmart Community Grants Team.

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Initially conceived as a way for Katy ISD employees at the administration building to help students and their families, Food for Families has burgeoned into a communitywide initiative that is now primarily supported by individual, private contributions. And for the first time, local eateries donated a portion of their proceeds during the inaugural “Food for Families Restaurant Week,” ultimately helping to provide gift cards for 40 families. Food for Families, a Katy ISD Partners in Education yearly initiative, unites our Katy ISD staff and community in holiday support for select students and their families. To learn more, visit Partners in Education under the “Community” tab at www.katyisd.org or contact Tammy Stringer, 281-396-2645, tammyrstringer@katyisd.org.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION Katy ISD is looking for parent volunteers to serve on committees to review instructional materials for the following courses: Agribusiness Management & Marketing, Financial Mathematics, AP Human Geography, American Sign Language I, II and III and Latin II, III and IV. If you would like to be a member of one of the review committees, call the Department of Federal Programs and External Funding at 281-396-2243. Keep in mind that some committees will meet during school hours and not all volunteers may be selected to serve on a committee.

2015 FOOD FOR FAMILIES CAMPAIGN RAISES $26,000 FOR KATY ISD FAMILIES Katy ISD Partners in Education is celebrating another successful Food for Families campaign, the District’s annual community initiative that supports families in need. Principals from every campus identify students and $50 grocery gift cards are given to those students’ families before the winter break.

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Get creative! Inspired by their creativity and desire to protect our environment, elementary school students from across Texas can submit their best litter prevention design to be considered for the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar. Entries will be judged based on creativity/uniqueness, inclusion of a litter prevention message and interpretation of theme, overall visual appeal, composition and age appropriateness. Students win prizes and have their art featured. Students who create the top 13 winning designs will have their artwork assigned to a month or featured on the cover of the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar. Each will also win an iDeaUSA 8 tablet donated by H-E-B and Central Market. All student winners and their artwork will be showcased on the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful websites and social media sites, at the 2016 Keep Texas Beautiful annual conference, in media announcements and through other means as appropriate. Teachers win, too! Teachers representing students who produce the top 13 designs will each win a $100 H-E-B and Central Market gift card. See Official Contest Rules for more information.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CONTEST! Don’t mess with Texas® and Keep Texas Beautiful invite you to set aside time for their Elementary School Art Contest. Did you know that Texans ages 16 to 34 are the most likely to litter? We need to do all we can to motivate young Texans to keep our environment free of trash. This contest is a great way to share the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful litter prevention messages with your elementary school students so that they learn good habits from an early age.

Everything you’ll need to participate including fact sheets, official rules and the contest entry form and agreement is posted at DontMessWithTexas.org. You can also download a flyer to display at your school to generate interest. The contest is through April 8, 2016. All entries must be submitted or postmarked on or before April 8, 2016. Winners will be announced in early May. Contact Keep Texas Beautiful at 1-800-Clean-Up or info@ktb.org for any questions regarding the contest.

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2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY April 29-30, 2016, 7 PM to 7 AM Held at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, donate, honor survivors with a luminaria, participate or volunteer to show your support of those who are fighting, those who have lost their fight but most of all help FINISH THE FIGHT in helping to find a cure for all types of cancer. www.relayforlife.org/katytx.

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QUILT SHOW The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include Vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics!

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WWII AIRCRAFT FLY-IN AND OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday, April 16th & 17th, 10 AM to 5 PM, those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents its 2016 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Bring the family and get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. We expect to have 15 - 20 historic aircraft on display along with several WWII military vehicles.

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HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER “What’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and question attached to each show in Houston Family Arts Center’s (HFAC) 2015-2016 season. Entering its 10th mainstage season, HFAC orchestrated a line-up of all-encompassing shows that highlight the theatre’s award-winning musical expertise, all while enveloping theatre experiences full of odd, zany, mystical and dramatic turmoil audiences love. The first half of the season as follows: 2016 March 11th-April 3rd: “Harvey” What do you get when you mix a polite and friendly man with a strange, six-foot-tall, invisible rabbit named Harvey? A sister who wants to commit her brother, but gets committed herself and a town comically turned upside down on the search for a mild-mannered hero and his invisible friend.

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SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB 36 TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center 2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004 Saturday, March 5, 2016: Show - 1 PM-5 PM, Sale - 9 AM-5 PM Sunday, March 6, 2016: Show & Sale: 10 AM-3 PM Free Admission Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions on growing African Violets. Workshop will be held at 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For further information, contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.

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Come play in the Congregation Or Ami Mah Jongg Tournament. This annual event takes place on Monday, March 6, 2016 from 9 AM until 3 PM. The registration fee of $36 includes lunch. Spend some time with friends, have some fun and maybe even win a prize!! Encourage your fellow Mah Jong players to join you at this friendly tournament. Your check is your RSVP. Checks should be made payable to Congregation Or Ami. Please list “Mah Jongg Tournament” in the check memo section. Checks

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need to be mailed to Congregation Or Ami at 3443 Wilcrest Drive, Houston Texas 77042. You can RSVP and pay at http:// oramihouston.org/. For further information, contact Congregation Or Ami at 713-334-4300.

8 TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION The 8th Annual Fulshear St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration hosted by the City of Fulshear and the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 4 to 8 PM in Downtown Fulshear. This year’s celebration will feature Houston’s premier Irish band, the Godfrey’s Rangers! The event includes authentic Irish music, a flyover by the “Texas V-Tails,” a parade, children’s activities, shopping and food. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be the new Fulshear High School Principal, Daniel Ward, Leaman Junior High School Principal, Michael Semmier and Fulshear High School Campus Athletic Coordinator/Football Coach, Oschlor Flemming. Event schedule: 10 AM: Downtown road closed for set-up. Detour routes and parking information can be found on the City of Fulshear’s website at www.fulsheartexas.gov. 4 PM: Flyover and parade starts. Parade registrations MUST be received by March 9th. Parade registrations and vendor forms can be found by visiting www.FulshearAreaChamber.com. 5 PM: Godfrey’s Rangers take the stage.

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 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:

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are required. Reserve at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Hope you can join us for the fun! Topics for the spring include:

decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight.

March 17th: Birding 101 April 21st: Wild about Wildflowers

Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.

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.

DECIBELLES (A BARBERSHOP CHORUS) Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every

GRACE NOTES Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the “Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and community events. We sing a combination of secular, patriotic and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday morning for the congregation of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse during the school year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-7821598 or gshipnote@live.com for more information.

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Katy YMCA Winter Program Registration is NOW in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. 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.

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SPRING YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for spring youth soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Teen volleyball and basketball registration also in progress. First game is April 2nd. Register today! KATY YMCA SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW: Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on Summer FUN! Contact the Y for details. SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-14. No one does camp like the Y! Held at the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. Sessions will sell out, so register early! Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field trips, old fashioned camp experience! SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Choose a camp that caters to your child’s specific interests! Offered various weeks throughout the summer for kids ages 6-14.

NEW TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org.

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FUN FAIR POSITIVE SOCCER

Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer (FFPS) early sign up for the Spring 2016 Season is underway. Sign up early to save up to $20. FFPS is for girls & boys, ages 4-18. All eight games are on Saturdays and begin April 9th. Teams practice once per week normally in the evening. FFPS provides a very nice full uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) and a very nice trophy to all players. FFPS features equal playing time and play every position each game, balanced teams, no tryouts and only positive coaching allowed. All games are played locally. No travel. FFPS has 22 convenient locations in the Houston area. To find a location nearest you or to sign up or for questions go to www.FFPS. org or call 800-828-PLAY (7529).

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) REGISTRATION NOW FOR SPRING 2016 OPEN

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.To learn more about each location and to register please visit www.albionhurricanes.org. 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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BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH SPORTS Registration forms are now available in our office or you can register online @ www. bearcreekchurch.tv/sports. If you have questions or would like more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott Denton (Baseball/Football), David Rutherford (Basketball/Football) or Linda Newhouse. You may also email rec@bcstaff.org, Scott.denton@bcstaff.org or David.rutherford@bcstaff.org. MEN’S OUTWARD FLAG FOOTBALL Come join men 18 yrs and older for our men’s Outward Flag Football league coming this spring. Practice/Games will be on Saturday afternoons around 2 PM. The league will have a tournament at the conclusion of the season. Evaluations for all players will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, March 14th, 15th and 17th from 6-7 PM and Saturday, March 19th from 10:30-11:30 AM. These will take place on the fields behind the church. Cost for the league will be $40 per player covering cost of officials and jersey. First games will be April 9th and season concludes on May 21st with tournament. Registration began in February.

KATY GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION Katy Girls Softball Association has been providing 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

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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.

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

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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. 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. For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com.

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NETBALL CLUBS Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Katy Swifts is now in its second season. 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.

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.

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.

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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CHURCH/RELIGIOUS INFORMATION S.E. TEXAS AGLOW CONFERENCE - THE DAWN IS ARISING

Date: March 18-19, 2016 Time: Friday 7-9 PM - Saturday 9 AM-4 PM Place: Fellowship of Praise, Stafford, TX Ticket: $35/Eventbrite.com; Includes lunch on Saturday Speaker: Rebecca Greenwood of Christian Harvest International

Please join women from every walk of life for worship, prayer and motivational messages at the S.E. Texas Area Aglow Conference. Aglow is a spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. Aglow groups meet monthly for prayer, Bible studies and special events. View the website, www.katyaglow.com for information about local meetings and to find out more about Aglow International.

HOLY WEEK AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH

We invite you to join us as we embark on the holiest of journeys to Easter. On Thursday, March 24th, Maundy Thursday worship services commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples will be held at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. Good Friday worship services commemorating Jesus’s death on the cross will be held on Friday, March 25th at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. On Easter Sunday, March 27th, the Easter resurrection celebration begins at 6:30 AM with the Sunrise Worship Service. Traditional Easter Sunday worship services will be held at 8 AM and 11 AM and will feature the Living Word choir, bell choir and musicians. A Contemporary Easter Sunday worship service will be held at 9:30 AM. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy, 77450. For additional information, call 281-392-2300 or visit www.livingwordkaty.org.

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW

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speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www. katyaglow.com. For more details about Katy Aglow and Aglow International, go online to katyaglow.com or contact Yvonne Andrews at 281-793-8616.

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR ADULT NEWS 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.

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Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

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 pro-

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grams. 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.

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. 2016 BINGO May 6, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449

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NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER HONORS SENIOR CLASS On Sunday, January 17th, National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored members of its graduating class at the chapter’s Class of 2016 Senior Recognition and Presentation. The black-tie affair took place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. At the event, the 18 young ladies, known as Ticktockers, were honored for their service to the community, which included volunteering more than 3,000 hours at local philanthropies over the last six years. “It has been a pleasure to watch these girls grow into confident, young adults ready to embrace the world,” said NCL, Inc., Star Chapter President Mary Kay Yu. “We congratulate them on their accomplishments and are excited to see what the next chapter will bring for each of them.” Photography by Nikki Guest. The Lakes

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KATY/WEST HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION The Katy/West Houston Delta Gamma Alumnae Association held their first annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in December, where local area collegians were invited to attend and network with Delta Gamma alumnae. The alumnae and collegians participated in an ugly sweater contest, anchor gift exchange and enjoyed meeting new sisters.

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Perhaps taking a family trip via plane isn’t a part of the spring break budget this year. No fear! Spending a few days away from Houston is as easy as packing up the car, getting the kids and picking a destination. Check out these ideas: Family road trip number 1: Austin. Under 3 hours from Katy by car with plenty of great food, history and fun. Family road trip number 2: Corpus Christi. This is an excellent destination for beaches, swimming and more. Family road trip number 3: New Braunfels (outside of Austin). This place is jam-packed with fun stuff for kids. Family road trip number 4: San Antonio. Head west on I-10 for 3 hours to arrive at this great Texas destination. Family road trip number 5: DFW. This Texas destination is just a straight shot north from Houston on I-45. Courtesy: chron.com

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HELP WANTED - CARE Small childcare is looking for a caregiver. Must be able to drive 15 passenger van, Bilingual preferred. 17202 Clay Rd, Suite 201 TX 77084, call or text 713-261-7007.

HELP WANTED Account Executives Openings. Work from home with flexible hours, part and full time positions available. If you are outgoing, have transportation and like to help small businesses, this is a great opportunity for you! We are a local 31 year old marketing company and your earning potential is unlimited. Call 281-3985561 to learn more. Before/After School Counselors: Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA - Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-Time. Shifts available Monday-Friday: 6:308:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston. org/job-opportunities or call Sherry Hubbard at 281-392-5055. Lifeguards and Swim Instructors: The Katy Y is now hiring lifeguards and swim instructors for the summer season. Must be at least 16 years of age. Part time. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston. org/job-opportunities or submit applications to Candi Revere; candic@ymcahouston.org and Brittany Boren; Brittany.boren@ ymcahouston.org - 281-392-5055. Advertising company - looking for sales/home welcomers in 77494, 77450 or 77433. Work part time on your own schedule. Visit new homeowners in your area and go over a packet of information. Add businesses to the packet and earn unlimited $. Call 281-855-6589 for more information. Need part time bookkeeper for small local retail business. Flexible hours. Email John at texashomebrewers@gmail.com. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245.

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Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd. com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095.

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