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1 Pin Oak Village December 2011Published by: Krenek Printing 7102 Glen Chase Ct • Houston, TX 77095 • 281-463-8649 email: [email protected] for articles • [email protected] for business ads • [email protected] for classified ads

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PAIDKATY, TX.

PERMIT #137

Happy Holidays!

PIN OAK VILLAGEreporter

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MONTHLY HOA MEETINGS Make sure you know what is happening in the Pin Oak Village HOA meetings by attending. Meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Be there and join these directors each month and be informed of money they are spending.

CLUBHOUSE RENTALSMartha Baxter is in charge of the clubhouse rentals. Pool rentals are still done through Michelle at Sweetwater Pool Company. There are still lots of good dates available for free clubhouse use. We would like to remind all residents that the clubhouse is for Members Only and must be current on all fees. Residents are limited to two free uses per year. There is a $100 DEPOSIT REQUIRED THAT WILL BE REFUNDED, IF THE CLUBHOUSE IS KEPT CLEAN. The clubhouse is also being reserved for possible holiday party use by the Board, for the benefit of Pin Oak Village residents. These parties will be scheduled soon, so watch for upcoming events at our website, www.pinoakvillagekaty.com.

To schedule lifeguards for any pool party, contact Michelle with Sweetwater pools at 281-300-6077. There is an additional form for Pool Rental, as well as cost, that must be filled out and paid prior to scheduling lifeguards. No pool party can be had without the approval of Sweetwater and at least one additional guard.

Feel free to contact Martha at 281-392-8007. Martha’s address is 24606 Mt. Auburn Drive. Martha’s email address is as follows: [email protected].

Due to the many clubs and church groups that have reserved weekly dates being sought for by residents, the preference for use will be given to residents needs over weekly functions. Jeff will do his best to accommodate both weekly reservations and resident’s use.

STREETLIGHTSThe MUD taxes the residents pay help pay for the streetlights whether they work or not. If a streetlight is out or not working properly, please call 713-207-2222 and report the problem. Each pole has a number on it and you will need to give this number to the operator as well as the names of the closest streets. Last year we had a couple of lights out and the result was vandalism to several mailboxes. We need all lights working to keep our neighborhood safe. Thanks again to the Board of Directors at Ft. Bend County MUD #37 for saving us the cost of these lights.

2 Pin Oak Village December 2011

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IngredIents:2 cup crushed graham crackers 1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup butter 1 can sweetened condensed milk8 oz. pkg. coconut (2 1/2 cups)1 12 oz. package real chocolate chips

dIreCtIOns:Mix graham crackers, powdered sugar and melted butter and pat into 9 x 13 pan. Bake 12 minutes at 350°F.

Mix condensed milk and coconut together and spread over crust. Bake 12 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with real chocolate chips. Spread when melted. Cool and cut into squares.Source: www.cooks.com

PRAliNe COOkieSIngredIents:1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans

dIreCtIOns:Heat oven to 350°F. Cream butter, sugar and egg. Stir in flour, vanilla and pecans. Mix well by hand. Shape into balls about the size of walnuts, place on cookie sheets and flatten to about 1/8 inch. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely and harden. Source: www.freebiesandstuff.freeyellow.com/christmas/

TRASH PICKUP UPDATEThe correct contact for trash pickup for Pin Oak village is as follows: Waste Corporation of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397.

Thanks again to the Board of Directors at Ft. Bend County MUD #37 for saving us the cost of trash pickup. Our MUD directors are saving us thousands of dollars by paying for the lights and trash each month.

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAw”Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and in-oculated as required by law.

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make ev-ery effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without fear of attack from an unleashed dog.

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained ani-mals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife.


Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATSThe primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also:• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.• Provides revenue to offset the ad-ministration costs of the animal control program.

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

TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY COM-PLAINTSTo make an environmental complaint re-garding smoking vehicles, inappropriate dumping of trash, flushing motor oil down storm water sewer systems, dumping leaves into water sewer systems, etc. go to: https;//ww2.tce1.state.tx.us/complaints/index.cfm.

GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product. Keep flowers picked for more bloom.

• Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month.

• Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-13-13; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure.

• Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather damage. May acidify again.

• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties of lilies. Mulch.

• Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged.

• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of water than lack of food.

wE NEED YOUR HELP FOR NEwS!!We would love to give a month to month summary of what your subdivision or organization has been doing or is going to do in the future. We want to make YOUR newsletter more interesting to YOU. But we need your help! If you have any interesting news about your Association, organizations, clubs, fun groups, scouts, schools, etc., please.... let us know.

You can submit articles to us by the 25th of each month that will go out after the 25th of the next month. It will be dated for the month following the month it goes out. Articles may be ac-companied by pictures, which can be sent by email, regular mail or dropped off. Pictures will be returned, if you put an address on the back. there is no charge. Everyone likes to be informed on what’s happening in the neighborhood. Let’s make this newsletter “Fun” and “Interesting” to read. It is Your Newsletter! Email your news to [email protected] just make sure you put your subdivision name on it and a name and contact number (for our use only).

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERSIf 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. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to [email protected]. Must have parent(s) permission.

Olivia Funes - B, RCC, SS 16 281-395-2829Katrina Schilling - B, PP, RCC, CPR, FAC 17 281-395-1578Louise Burgess - PP, B 16 281-395-4192Bryan Matthey - T, FAC, RCC, PP 16 281-395-1120Chase Smith - PP, L 16 281-395-5552Lindsey Vanderslice - B, PP, CPR 16 281-392-1990Keaton Jones - B, PP 15 281-392-4015

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US MILITARY K-9 FUND, INC.US Military K-9 Fund, Inc. would like to thank our supporters, who are helping us send “care packages” designed especially for the military dogs deployed with our troops to the Middle East. We are so grateful to the Girl Scouts that have given some of their cookie money to us, Longenbaugh Vet Hospital, Rover Oaks Pet Resort, Animal Hospital Jones Road, Cypress Cares, Copperfield Women’s Club and others for enabling us to continue sending the “care packages” to the dogs that are saving lives. We are celebrating having been able to send over 150 boxes so far. And we have only just begun… With HELP from everyone who has dogs or loves dogs, we can make a difference in these dogs ability to keep our men and women safer by sensing what humans cannot. They go where machines cannot. They smell what machines cannot. And, they are a “force multiplier.” Help us send them dog boots, dog goggles, cooling/warming vests, toys, treats and grooming items. Their handlers get some things too! Go to www.usmilitaryk-9fund.org to learn more.


ePiPhANy Of the lORD fROStyfeSt CRAft ShOw

Epiphany of the Lord’s 17th Annual Frostyfest will be held december 3, 2011 from 9 AM until 3 PM at 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy (South of I-10 off of Highland Knolls between Fry Road and Westgreen Blvd.). This show offers handmade merchandise from craftsman and artisans; no resale venders. In addition to the more than 80 venders, there will be a quilt raffle, silent auc-tion, bake sale and photos with Santa.

MRhS hOliDAy MARket fOR PROJeCt PROM 2012

We will be having a Project Prom 2012 fundraising event (Holiday Market with booths for crafts, etc.) at Morton ranch Junior High, 2498 north Mason road, Katy, texas 77449 (not at the high school,) on december 3rd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interested vendors should contact the Holiday Market chairperson, Veronica Salazar at [email protected].

U.S. FLAG ETIQUETTE [Submitted by Bill Royer, ARC Member]

Those of us who have a flagpole on our property from which to fly the U.S. Flag should keep in mind key points of U.S. Flag etiquette, which we may have forgotten amid today’s maddening pace of life. Distilled from the U.S. Flag Code, at www.ushistory.org:

The U.S. Flag, a representative symbol of a living country, should be treated as a living thing and cared for as such;• The U.S. Flag should never touch anything beneath it, including the ground;• The U.S. Flag traditionally is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset;• The U.S. Flag must be properly illuminated if flown at night;• The U.S. Flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously;• The U.S. Flag should not be displayed on days when weather is inclement; (except if it is made of all-weather material);

• If a State flag is also to be flown from the same mast, the U.S. Flag must be equal to or larger than the State flag; the U.S. Flag must always be at the top on the same halyard or raised first and lowered last if flags are on separate halyards.

• The flag for any country is a source of pride and inspiration for the people. It deserves a certain amount of respect. The flag should be properly folded and cared for when not flown.

• When proclamation by The President or Governor is given for the U.S. Flag to be flown at half-mast, the flag is first hoisted to the peak, then lowered to half-mast for the day. At the time for lowering, the flag is first raised to the peak and then lowered, (The exception is Memorial Day: The flag is flown at half-mast only until noon. At noon, the flag is again raised to the top and lowered at end of day).


HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS

8th ANNUAl CiNCO RANCh hiGh SChOOlCOUGAR StARS hOliDAy PARADe Of hOMeSThis traditional holiday event is brighter and more beautiful than ever! Mark your calendars for dec. 1st and 2nd to visit six Katy area homes, each unique and beautifully decorated from whimsical and fun to elegantly traditional. Special features include a beautifully decorated home by Curtain Call, a third story patio view over an outdoor oasis and a whimsical craft room you can almost vision Santa and his helpers working the night away in. Over the top decorations, a CRHS Bravo Choir appearance on Thursday and CRHS Orchestra Quartet appearance both nights, this will be an event you won’t to miss!

Tickets are $12 and available from your favorite Cougar Star or at the following retailers: Beau Kisses, Hauerlands, YaYa Club and Curtain Call.

the SeveN lAkeS hiGh SChOOl PtSAPresents

The SParTan ShowcaSe of holiday homeS!Tour a varieTy of STaTely homeS

beauTifully decoraTed for The holidayS.Thursday, December 8th and Friday, December 9th

6:00 PM to 9:00 PMTickets: $12 In Advance - $15 At The Door

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For more information or questions:Wendy Szczechowski at [email protected]

Stacey Zudock at [email protected]

JOURNey tO BethleheMJourney To Bethlehem has become a Katy Christmas tradition! Take your family on an amazing outdoor walking tour to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus! On your journey you’ll encounter over 20 live animals and interact with dozens of characters as the events unfold leading up to the birth of the Messiah. Current - A Christian Church is located at 26600 Westheimer Parkway, www.christmasinkaty.com, 281-395-4722. Journey To Bethlehem is a free event.

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Many of the present-day holiday rituals in our country originate in the Nordic/German traditions and come flavored with the spices of Europe. We invite you to take a little journey to early nineteenth-century Bavaria and the surrounding regions to explore the roots of modern Christmas.

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As always, this interactive family friendly show will include superb music, lovely costumes, and traditional dances. Our adult and children’s choruses will add to the warmth, as will performances by accomplished guest artists, including an Alphorn duet and yodlers, who are genuine interpreters of Bavarian culture.

A keepsake booklet containing information about the Bavarian cel-ebrations and songs featured in the show is included with the ticket.

Don’t miss this heartwarming event and join in with our nationwide family of returning Revels fans.

The 2011 Christmas Revels takes place dec. 10th-11th & 17th-18th

saturdays 2:30 PM & 7:00 PM · sundays at 2:30 PM

Wortham Theater, entrance 16 from Cullen Blvd. at the University of Houston Campus, Houston, Texas. Ample parking space available. Tickets are $17.50 - $40.

For Tickets & Information 713-668-3303 or www.revelshouston.org, a non profit organization Revels Houston, Inc., P.O. Box 66829, Houston, TX 77266-6829, tune in to KUHF or call the Valk family at 281 398 0774.

CovenanT luTheran ChurCh las Posadas

Covenant Lutheran Church (3785 Barker Cypress Rd.) is presenting its annual “Las Posadas” on saturday, december 10th at 7:00 PM. Bring your friends and family to experience this symbolic journey by Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Las Posadas is a Mexican tradition carried out by a group of people who get together to honor the birth of Jesus. This outdoor event will feature drama, scripture readings, prayer, carols in English and Spanish, and a candlelight processional, followed by traditional Mexican food for everyone! All are welcome!

TWo ChurChes, one message: lds and CaTholiC ChurChes PresenT

annual ChrisTmas ConCerTThe combined choirs of Epiphany Catholic Church and the Katy Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present their annual Christmas concert on sunday, december 11, 2011, 7:30 PM, at Epiphany Catholic Church - 1603 Norwalk Drive in Katy. The concert will feature traditional Christmas music, as well as holiday songs from other cultures. The event is open and free to the public. For nineteen years, the two churches just across the street from each other have been combining their choirs for a Christmas Concert.

living Word luTheran ChurCh CanTaTa

The Choir of Living Word Lutheran Church will present the cantata “There Is a Rose” during their worship services at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on sunday, dec 11th. A chamber orchestra will accompany the choir for the presentation of the cantata composed by Robert Ster-ling and John Parker. “There Is a Rose” features many well-known Christmas carols such as Away in a Manger, Hark, the Herald An-gels Sing, and Silent Night, as well as newly composed music. The congregation of Living Word Lutheran Church warmly invites you to join them and enjoy the music of the Christmas season by singing along or just listening. Cookies, coffee and juice will be served after each service. For more information, please check the church website LivingWordKaty.org or call 281-392-2300, x213.

The emPoWermenT CenTer’s annual ChrisTmas Toy drive

Join us for a Ho! Ho! Ho! weekend beginning saturday, december 17th at 9 AM with food, fun, entertainment and special guest Santa and friends with toys for the girls and boys. Then on sunday, de-


NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDRENEnjoy the outdoors with your child, age 2 1/2 to 5, at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered every tuesday and Wednesday morn-ing, 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 [email protected] or 713-464-4900.

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December 6th & 7th: Geology Rocks! December 13th & 14th: Christmas in the Woods December 20th & 21st: no program - Winter break December 27th & 28th: no program - Winter break

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cember 18, 2011 at 9 AM, come see, hear and enjoy the splendor of the Christmas Story by our Drama & Fine Arts Team in our Holiday Production along Santa and friends who will be giving out more toys to the kids. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, visit us online at www.beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-3535.

HOUSTON FIRE FIGHTERS MAKING HOUSTON THE CITY wITH THE

BIGGEST HEART FOR MDAIt’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.

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 Fight-ers Local #341 will begin their 2012 Fill-the-Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on saturday February 11, 2012 dur-ing 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.

For more information, please contact MDA Director of Business Development Carrie Dalton at 713-522-3679 or [email protected].

THEATER/ARTSHOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER

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

2011-2012 MAInstAge seAsOn:

The Sound of Music (through - dec 18, 2011 on the Garza Main Stage)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 StageGuys 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.

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


GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTERBlood Drive will be held at the Katy Donor Center satur-day, december 3rd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1575 S. Grand Parkway @ Highland Knolls, Suite 600, Katy TX. 281-392-7902. Donate and save three lives and get a t-shirt.

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SilveR AwARDChristin Vogel, a member of Girl Scout Troop 17229, recently earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest recognition a Cadette Girl Scout can achieve. Her project consisted of conduct-ing book drives and creating activity kits. Christin held two dif-ferent book drives. The children’s books were donated to the Har-ris County Hospital District. The

teens’ books were donated to the Krause Center in Katy. The activity kits were assembled and divided according to age and gender; they benefitted the children coming into Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Emergency Center. Christin also donated band-aids, stickers and bubbles to the TCH Emergency Center. Christin completed her Silver Award project earlier this year, while she was in the eighth grade. Christin is currently a freshman at Cinco Ranch High School.

Pack 780’s Webelos Cub Scouts with Dr. Todd Johnson in the Trauma Room of Texas Children’s Hospital

PACk 780 CUB SCOUtS tOUR texAS ChilDReN’S hOSPitAl

The Webelos Den (10-year-olds) from Cub Scout Pack 780 recently toured the Emergency Room of the West Houston campus of Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Todd Johnson, a physician at the hospital and a father of one of the Scouts, led the tour. While in the hos-pital, the boys learned about different life saving equipment and procedures and also practiced first aid techniques.

Pack 780 is chartered by a congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the South Katy area. All boys ages 8-10 are welcome to join. For information, please contact Cubmas-ter Brandon Walker at 281 394 2569 or [email protected].

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eARNS eAGle RANkAndrew Vogel, a member of Boy Scout Troop 73, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle project, Andrew resurfaced part of the walk-ing trails of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. By covering up the existing crushed con-crete with decomposed granite, the resurfacing project offers universal accessibility to people in wheelchairs, children in strollers and emergency vehicles. Andrew has held numerous leadership positions within his troop, such as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Order of the Arrow Representative. He is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. He has also earned over 100 merit badges. Andrew completed his Eagle project earlier this year, while he was in the tenth grade. Andrew is currently a junior at Cinco Ranch High School. Troop 73 is chartered through Memorial Lutheran Church of Katy.

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Thomas Park in Old Katy will be a little more colorful this fall thanks to efforts of the Cub Scouts of Pack 542. The Scouts spent a sunny Sunday afternoon planting a tree in honor of Arbor Day. Not only will the tree planting help beautify Thomas Park, but it helped the Scouts develop a sense of community involvement and giving back through service to the community. The kids put some effort into life and they will see the benefits down the road, especially when they return to visit the Park after many years.


L-R: Brandon Settle, Ryan Reed, Nicholas Stout, Nathan Yost and Ben Boozer

L-R: Taylor Stout, Chris Wilson, Zak Arafat, Payton Stout, Matthew Wright, Zachary Hebert Mikell Wright and Wanda Wright

PACk 925Two groups from Pack 925 recently went to the Davis Mountains in Fort Davis Texas for a rare opportunity to spend one week camp-ing and hiking.

hOMeSChOOl PACk 393Cub 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 [email protected].

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NFL Flag Football – ages 6-12Basketball – Ages 3-18Volleyball – Ages 12-18Cheerleading – Ages 5-11Drill/Dance Team – Ages 12-15 Winter Swim Lesson registration is going on now. Weekday morn-ing, evening and Saturday sessions available. Private lessons also offered. Scholarships available.


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On October 15, 2011, the KYF Senior Varsity Saints football players wore pink socks, pink mouth guards and pink sweat bands and the cheerleaders wore pink socks and pink hair ribbons to represent Breast Cancer Awareness month. The boys & girls loved representing a great cause and the team went on to win their game 35-22.

CiNCO BOyS lACROSSeBased 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 coach-ing 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.

i9 SPORtSRegistration is now open for winter Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and Cheerleading leagues in Katy for kids ages 3-14! We focus on fun, skills and sportsmanship with a commitment to safety. Registra-tion continues through Friday, december 16th). For more information, please visit www.i9sports.com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

kAty BOwliNG MOM’S NiGht OUtDo you enjoy bowling and making new friends? We will meet on the 3rd thursday of each month, at 7:00 at Ten Pins Bowl, 19936 Saums Rd. Discount bowling and drinks. RSVP, Nataly at [email protected].

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

lADy ShARkS wOMeN’S GOlf ASSOCiAtiON (wGA)

The Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join our thursday morning play day at Meadow-brook 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, con-tact Edna Hemingway at 281-579-7621, [email protected] or Michele Hurlburt at 281-398-7696, [email protected].


AtteNtiON lADy GOlfeRS Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morn-ing. We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact [email protected] or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.

kAty vAlkyRieS GiRlS’ lACROSSe The Katy Valkyries, a girls’ lacrosse league in the Katy area, is re-cruiting 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 leAGUeLooking for as many ladies as possible to play. Ages 16+. Contact Krystal Horn for more information at [email protected].

kAty fAMily yMCA vOlleyBAllKaty 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.

weStSiDe GOlf leAGUeWestside 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 [email protected] or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 [email protected] or Kathy Smith 815-715-3892.

CHURCH INFORMATIONCURReNt - A ChRiStiAN ChURCh

BlUe ChRiStMASBlue Christmas is a special service specifically designed for those have lost a loved one and who are dealing with grief at Christmas time. The service will include a special message about managing grief at Christmas and a candle-lighting ceremony where each person can honor and remember their loved one.

Friday, december 2nd, 7:00 PM, Current - A Christian Church, 26600 Westheimer Parkway, www.christmasinkaty.com, 281-395-4722.

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www.familylifeassembly.org 281-392-0637Don’t have time to bake? Here’s a chance to buy delicious home-made Christmas Cookies for that special loved one or that last minute gift! Choose from an assortment of goodies that is sure to bring a smile to any holiday celebration!

GRACe fellOwShiP UMC kiDz ChRiStMASCome join us at Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church decem-ber 23rd for Kidz Christmas. Starting at 4:30 PM we will have family activities including a modern day take on the journey to Bethlehem, live nativity, family pictures, and S’MORES! Then starting at 6:15 PM we will have a family Christmas service Kidz Style! What does this mean? We will have fun music, dancing, black-light puppets, the Christmas Musical “Dude, You Hear What I Hear” and a few more surprises your not going to want to miss! We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you and your family! Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church - 2655 S. Mason Road - 281-646-1300.

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Church members from the Katy 3rd and 4th wards, two congre-gations from the south Katy area, provided food and drinks for the participants. The LDS volunteers also came to support the residents with cheering and encouragement. After the bike rally, the Katy churches provided a carnival with games and activities for the residents at the Brookwood community.

This event was part of a broader Houston-wide “Day of Service” in which many Houston area Latter-day Saint congregations participated.

The Brookwood community is located in Brookshire, Texas and provides an educational environment that creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging and demands dignity and respect for adults with disabilities. To learn more, visit brookwoodcommunity.org.

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BAhA’i fAith Of fORt BeND COUNtyPlease 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 2nd 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.

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.


St. PeteR’S UMC SeNiOR GAMe DAy (50+)Mark your calendars for a fun day of games, at St. Peter’s United Method-ist 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 holi-days. 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 chari-table 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 ex-cept Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.

POLITICAL INTERESTS

kAty AReA RePUBliCANS kAty’S CONSeRvAtive vOiCe

Please check our Facebook page or our website www.katyre-publicans.com for information on meeting times and places. For further information, contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or [email protected].

kAty AReA DeMOCRAtSKaty Area Democrats meets 3rd tuesday of the month at the Briarchester club house at 7 PM. Great speakers each month as well as opportunities for community involvement. For in-formation, contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986 or [email protected] or visit our website www.katydemocrats.net.

kAty MOMMy PAtRiOtSKaty Mommy Patriots is a group of moms meeting together to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Come join us as we study the issues, work to elect candidates that will protect our rights and join with other groups across America to ensure that our voices are heard. We meet twice a month. For more information, call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854.

the 912eRS Of kAtyThe 912ers of Katy is a growing group of Patriots supporting the 9/12 Principles advocated by Glenn Beck. We support smaller government at all levels, fiscal responsibility and term limits for all elected officials. Join us for lively discussions and other activities. For more information, please visit our Meetup Group website at http://912katy.org or email Milton Richards at [email protected].


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ROTARY CLUBS

kAty SUNRiSe ROtARy Katy Sunrise Rotary Club is a member club of Rotary International, a 100-year-old worldwide service organization. Katy Sunrise Rotary meets every tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, for breakfast at The Club at Falcon Point, guests and visitors are welcomed. For more information please visit www.katysunriserotary.com.

ROtARy ClUB Of kAtyFormed in 1946, the Rotary Club of Katy has a diverse membership of 30 business and professional men and women. The club meets each thursday, from noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E, Katy, TX 77494. For more information, call 281-392-0045 or visit www.katyrotary.com.

weSt hOUStON ROtARy ClUBWest Houston Rotary Club meets every tuesday at 12:15 PM for Lunch and Fellowship at the Omni Hotel West Houston, Katy Freeway at Eldridge. Guests and visitors are welcome. Rotary clubs provides many opportunities for giving back to our community (lo-cal and global); come join us for fun, friendships and community service. Contact 281-627-0662 for more info.

TOASTMASTERS

kAty tOAStMASteRS The current theme for our Toastmasters year is “Live Your Vision.” We meet on the first three thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at the Carriage Inn in Katy. Our club is a member club of Toastmasters International, which has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries. Our members meet in a fun and supportive environment and are committed to helping each other gain more confidence in speaking and in leading others. For more information, contact Jody White, Vice President of Membership at 713-308-3842 or visit the club website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/.

PARk 10 tAlkeRS tOAStMASteRS ClUBNeed speaking skills? Improve your communication skills; lose your fears of public speaking; and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you’ve chosen in life. You are invited to visit the Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club every thursday each month, at 11:45 AM, at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084; telephone 281-228-6287. For more information on Toast-masters, go to www.toastmasters.org.

eASy RiSeRS tOAStMASteRSDo you live in west Houston and work in downtown Houston? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills, please contact Ed Young at [email protected] for more information. We meet every tuesday, at 7 AM and we’ve been serving the downtown area for 30 years!

PhOeNix RiSeRS tOAStMASteRS The Phoenix Risers Toastmasters meet on the 2nd and 4th saturday each month at the University of Phoenix building between Kirkwood and Wilcrest on Katy Freeway. Please contact us for further info at Phoenix [email protected].


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West Houston’s (CBMC) Christian Businessmen Committee small group ministry teams meet at the following days and times each week.

Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343www.houston.cbmc.com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm.• Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 AM, 8556 Katy Freeway #128, I-10 at Bingle. Leader: Joe Calvert, 713-461-5960.• Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 AM, 10810 Old Katy Road, Suite 100, U Tex Bldg., call 713-827-0777 for more info.• Friday, 7:00 - 8:15 AM, 4543 Post Oak Place, Suite 231. Leaders: John Montgomery, 281-477-4367; Paul McDonald, 713-871-8766.

AMeRiCAN BUSiNeSS wOMeN ASSOCiAtiON’S kAty ChARteR ChAPteR

American Business Women Association’s Katy Charter Chapter meets the second tuesday of each month, at Hasta la Pasta, located on the Grand Parkway. Networking begins at 6:00 PM, followed by din-ner and meeting at 6:30. Please email RSVPs and inquiries to [email protected].

weSt hOUStON ADMiNiStRAtive PROfeSSiONAlS

West Houston Chapter, International Association of Administrative Professionals meets the fourth tuesday of each month at the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. Networking begins at 5:30 PM. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM followed by a speaker and business meeting. Reservations are required for dinner by emailing the Hospitality Committee at [email protected]. Check our website at www.iaap-westhouston.org for more information. Office professionals employed or residing in West Houston, Katy and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For more information about West Houston Chapter IAAP, please con-tact Caroline Champness CPS/CAP at [email protected].

ABwA weSt hOUStON exPReSS NetwORkThe ABWA West Houston Express Network (WHEN) meets the sec-ond thursday of each month, at The Cellar Door, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Meetings focus on professional development and feature speakers from various business entities. For more information or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org.

BUSiNeSS NetwORk iNteRNAtiONAlBusiness Network International - BNI is the largest networking organiztion of its kind. Business Network International, (BNI)/Katy Group meets every thursday, at 7:00 AM, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Come visit us and introduce your business to our group. Chapter contacts: President, Gary Nething, 832-247-2421 or Vice President, Angelo Molinas, 832-289-8488. For more information on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com.

BUSiNeSS NetwORk iNteRNAtiONAlBusiness Network International, (BNI)/Cinco Ranch Group meets every tuesday from 7:00-8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450. Please RSVP to Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas.

iNhOUStON-kAty PReMieR PROfeSSiONAl BUSiNeSS NetwORkiNG MixeR

InHouston-Katy Premier Professional Business Networking Mixer InHouston/Katy Group invites area business professionals to come join different business professionals for the InHouston/Katy – Premier Professional Networking Mixer. No cover charge. They meet the 2nd tuesday of each month, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For information, call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, [email protected] or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, [email protected] or http://inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy.


BizPACk - “CONNeCtiNG PeOPle iN BUSiNeSS AND life”

Business-To-Business Networking And Breakfast $5: Meets 1st and 3rd thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 AM at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road, Katy, 77494. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email [email protected]. Website: www.meetup.com/BizPackNetworksHouston/events/30096641.

fitNeSS JOURNey NetwORkFitness Journey Network is a NEW group of Katy health and wellness professionals meeting the first thursday of each month, at various locations in the Katy area. Membership is free. If you would like more information or would like to be a part of our group, please contact Karen Narum at 281-871-8920 or at [email protected].

NEIGHBORS/wELCOME

kAty NeiGhBORS’ COffeeSKaty Neighbor’s Coffees are open to all women who live in the Katy Area. It is to promote friendship in the neighborhood among old and new residents. Coffees are held once a month on the last tuesday, at 10 AM, at members’ homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-578-2078 or 281-395-1730.

welCOMe wAGON ClUB Of kAtyThe Welcome Wagon Club Katy has a Monthly Coffee. The gathering will be on tuesday, december 6, 2011. Women from the Katy area, whether new or established, are invited. It is an informal gathering held in a member’s home from 10 AM to noon. For location of the coffee, please call Margaret at 281-342-4935 or Jan at 281-398-4777 or email [email protected].

Welcome Wagon Club Katy will celebrate the season at the tuesday, december 13, 2011 Luncheon. The Luncheon is taking place at Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Road, Houston, TX . Arrival time is 11:30 AM. The luncheon cost is $25. Reservations are required and must be made by thursday, december 8, 2011. An advance payment will be required. Make your check out to “Welcome Wagon Club Katy” and mail to Welcome Wagon Club Katy, c/o Dorothy Kennedy, 22510 Elsinore Drive, Katy, TX 77450. Any questions, call Dorothy at 281-395-0917 or email [email protected].

The Welcome Wagon Club of Katy is a community minded, social orga-nization, with membership open to all woman in the Katy area. Monthly activities include: Gardening, Decorating, Mahjongg, Bunco, Trips/Antiquing, Dinning Out, Scrap booking, as well as Lunch and a Movie.

NewCOMeRS AND NeiGhBORS Of GReAteR hOUStON

Looking to make new friends? Want to participate in fun activi-ties? You are cordially invited to join one of Houston’s friendliest women’s clubs! We have monthly luncheons and numerous monthly activities for all ages and abilities. Meetings are held at Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77042. Cost is $25 per person. For more info contact: Chris Duncan, Membership VP, P. O. Box 19882, Houston, TX 77224-9882, email: [email protected].

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GReeN tRAilS lADieS ClUB welCOMeS yOUIf you are a woman residing in west Houston and surrounding communities, we welcome your involvement in the Green Trails Ladies Club. Membership is open to residents of Katy, west Houston and surrounding areas. Varied opportunities are provided for women to explore common interests and develop friendships in the neighborhood setting. The club features activ-ity and game groups of interest to the members. This currently includes: Bunco (3 groups), Scrabble, Games for Couples, Mah Jong, Book Chats and Sweets (a book review fellowship), Indian Vegetarian Cooking, Potpourri (a variety of events, excursions, seminars, and fun activities) Women of the Word (a Bible study fellowship group), Mom’s Play Date (a play group for moms with pre-school and elementary age children), The Art Bunch (fine arts and crafts) and Girls Night Out Movie Classics and Dinner (monthly). Get plugged into as many of these facets of our club as you are inclined!

Don’t miss out on fun you can have in 2010. Become a member of the Green Trails Ladies Club. Submit the information requested below along with the $20 annual membership dues to: Green Trails Ladies Club, P. O. Box 573, Barker, Texas 77413-0573. Membership renewal is also now due for existing members who have not paid dues since May of 2009. Contact Helen Connolly at 281-578-3382 for more information.

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GReAteR kAty exChANGe ClUB Greater Katy Exchange Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15 includes dinner and speaker (advance registration day before meeting). You can call or pay and RSVP at www.Katy-ExchangeClub.com. The Greater Katy Exchange Club is non-profit service organization of a group of men and women working together to make our community better place to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and the Prevention of Child Abuse. Give back to your community by joining the Katy Exchange Club. Guest’s welcome. Advance reservations required by 12:00 PM day of meeting to Shivani Shah-Palaniappan 281-827-5795 or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622 or pay and reserve online at www.KatyExchangeClub.com.

kAty SiNGleS (OveR 35+) MeetUP GROUPThe Katy Singles (over 35+) Meetup Group is a social club with free membership. Events are held in the Katy area. To learn more visit http://singles.meetup.com/1676.

texAS COAStAl CAttlewOMeN Texas Coastal Cattlewomen (TCCW), a chapter of Texas Cattle-Women, meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston area. TCCW is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization whose purpose it is to promote beef by educating the public to its nutritional value and to the use of its many by-products in our daily lives. You do not need to be in the cattle business, but only need to want to promote beef. In addition, we award scholarships to applicants in the following counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Austin, Brazoria, Mont-gomery, Liberty, Waller and Wharton. If you are interested in becoming a member or desire more information, you may contact Sue Dinges at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987.


kAty ROCkS!Life is too short so get out and enjoy it. Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ or those that prefer to hang out with the over forty crowd. We have a vari-ety of events each month such as; dinner & dancing, movies, girls night out, themed parties, picnics, weekend get-a-ways, recreational activities, daytrips and more. For more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks.

BP PARtNeRSBP Partners is a local organization that fosters friendship and support for the spouses and partners of BP employees. Monthly activities include Book Club, Coffees, Lunch Bunch, Bowling, Crafts and Day Trips. For membership information, contact Phyllis Crouch at [email protected] or check out our website at www.bppartnershouston.com.

kAty AReA RetiReD eDUCAtORSThis dynamic organization meets at 11:30 AM, on the second Wednesday of each month, september through May, at the Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy. All retired school employees in the Katy, West Houston area are invited to become members of KARE. It does not matter from which school district you retired. KARE’s theme this year is “KARE Keeps on Learning.” Join us as we learn about a variety of topics via interesting and informative meetings, fun side trips and camaraderie with other retirees. Lunch is provided at a small cost. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or [email protected].

ADUlt CONveRSAtiON GROUPReal conversation is not a contest but makes room for many voices whose tone is not violent or abusive but instead as Michael Oakeshott said “humble and conversable.” It offers “the gift of the interval:” when we “look around upon the world without the sense of an enemy at one’s back or the insistent pressure to make up one’s mind.”

If you enjoy real conversation about current issues and events with a group having diverse backgrounds and perspectives, join us for a cup of coffee on the 2nd Wednes-day of each month in room 303 of the Parish Activity Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All participants are encouraged to offer topics for the group and approximately a week before the meeting, a tentative agenda of topics will be disseminated. For further information or to get on the agenda email list, please call Gary at 281-578-1036 or email [email protected].

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Join us for a Ho! Ho! Ho! weekend beginning saturday, december 17, 2011 at 9 AM with food, fun, entertainment and special guest Santa and friends with toys for the girls and boys. Then on sunday, december 18, 2011 at 9 AM come see, hear and enjoy the splendor of the Christmas Story by our Drama & Fine Arts Team in our Holiday Production along with Santa and friends who will be giving out more toys to the kids. Everyone is welcome. For additional information visit us online at www.beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-3535. The EmPowerment Center is located at 20910 Park Row, Katy, Texas 77449.

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FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, december 23rd through Monday, december 26th, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume on tuesday, december 27th.

All Fort Bend County libraries will be closed on sunday and Mon-day, January 1st and 2nd in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Regular library hours will resume on tuesday, January 3rd.

Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, down-loading e-books or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

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KATY BRANCH LIBRARY5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509

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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 com-puter 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.

ChilDReNMondays, 10:15 AM - Baby BounceMondays, 11:00 AM - Multicultural Storytimetuesdays, 10:30 AM - Toddler Timetuesdays, 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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2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. • library is ThinKing Cool again in DeCeMber: When the staff at the library first displayed their “Think Cool” exhibit in December 2004, it snowed on Christmas Eve. Hoping that if they “Think Cool Again” really, really hard, the white, fluffy flakes might come again, the staff announces the return of the holiday exhibit and the magic of the season. Throughout the months of december and January, library patrons are invited to make a wish at the “Think Cool Again” display and to accept the staff’s wish for a safe and happy holiday season for all! Courtesy of the library branch staff, the exhibit of snowmen and snowflakes, reindeer and polar bears stands ready to welcome cooler weather to the Katy area once again. The collection of wintry items will be on display for public viewing during regular library hours.• library To presenT inTroDuCTory CoMpuTer Classes: Adult Services staff at the library will present free, introductory com-puter classes. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs.• The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on thursday, december 1st, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab.• The “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on tuesday, december 6th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab.• The “MS Word Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on tuesday, december 13th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab.

The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however and reservations are required. To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.

WeeKly ChilDren’s prograM sCheDule • Mother goose Time: tuesdays at 10:30 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months.december 6th: Baby Dancingdecember 13th: Bells & Chimesdecember 20th: NO PROGRAMdecember 27th: NO PROGRAM • Toddler Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM - of-fers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.december 1st: Bath Timedecember 7th and 8th: Five Sensesdecember 14th and 15th: Winterdecember 21st and 22nd: NO PROGRAMdecember 28th and 29th: NO PROGRAM

• pre-school story time: where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 2:00 PM each tuesday. december 6th: Our Five Sensesdecember 13th: Brrr!december 20th: NO PROGRAMdecember 27th: NO PROGRAM

• pajama night story Time: Thursdays at 7:00 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. december 1st: Soaping Updecember 8th: Seeing & Hearingdecember 15th: Ice & Snowdecember 22nd: NO PROGRAMdecember 29th: NO PROGRAM

• Kinder Korner - a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, mov-ies, crafts and other activities - takes place on tuesdays at 4:30 PM. december 6th: Sensing Things


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The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosen-berg (just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us. Some recycling facts:

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december 13th: I’m Freezingdecember 20th: NO PROGRAMdecember 27th: NO PROGRAM

• The after-school break - crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children entering first through fifth grades - begins at 4:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. december 7th: Snowflake Celebrationdecember 21st: NO PROGRAM

• The ‘Tween Café – for students in 5th and 6th grades - will take place on the 2nd Monday of each month, beginning at 4:30 PM. The program on december 12th will be “Game Night.”

SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS• KaTy ChrisTian MinisTries - Help to Survivors of Sexual As-sault. 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, 713-520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available.• Free MenTal DisorDers FaMily supporT groups - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohous-ton.org or call 713-970-4419.• naMi FaMily To FaMily - free mental disorders family edu-cation 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 res-taurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.• ToureTTe synDroMe assoCiaTion oF Texas KaTy sup-POrt 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 [email protected].• palMer Drug abuse prograM (PdAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.• 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. • 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 [email protected].• 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 [email protected].• 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 281-492-8031. 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 [email protected] 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.

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, Eve-ning 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.


HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATINGWho says you’ll gain weight during the holidays? Only YOU. You can avoid the extra pounds tempt-ing you to overeat this holiday season with one simple tool: will power. Do check out these tips as you maintain - or even lose - weight these next few weeks:

Eat before you go to a party. This is one of the best tricks to avoid overeating at gatherings. Add fiber rich foods (ex. 100% whole wheat) to whatever you eat so you’ll feel full. Plus, eating fruit will help curb that sweet tooth.

Get up and move! Saying you’re too busy is not an explanation - it’s an excuse. You can exercise inside and outside the home - hit the gym, walking/run-ning, tennis, bootcamp, yoga, jump rope, biking, anything. Most cable/dish networks even offer a fitness channel. Get moving. No excuses!

Pre-cut your foods. Pre-cut your foods to turn 1 piece into 2, 3 or more pieces. Your plate looks fuller meaning you have enough food and won’t crave seconds. One tortilla chip can be broken into 4 or more pieces to avoid eating too many and dipping too much.

Keep a food journal. Write down everything, start-ing NOW, that you eat. Review your entries daily and see what needs to be added and taken out of your diet.

Don’t bring it home. Tempted by chips? Cookies? Pumpkin pie? Don’t buy it when at the market. Even better - avoid those aisles when shopping for food.

• MoMs Club oF KaTy - please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 fol-lowing 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.• iblooM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy.• real MoMs oF KaTy playgroup - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.• all MoMs oF KaTy - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at [email protected] to get involved.• KaTy area parenTs oF MulTiples (KapoM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Crosspoint Community Church, located at the corner of Kingsland Blvd. and Westgreen Blvd. in Katy. For more info., please email [email protected] or visit our website www.kapom.org.• KaTy parenTs oF giFTeD anD TalenTeD supporT group (KpgT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a print-able membership form.• KaTy assoCiaTion oF ChilD Care proFessionals - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989.• PArents WItHOUt PArtners - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646.


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BECKENDORFF JH CHOIR NEwSThe Beckendorff Junior High Choir wowed the audience with their Fall Concert performance on Wednesday, October 19th at Seven Lakes High School’s Performing Arts Center. Directed by Janet Menzie, students showed off their hard work and talent to an adoring audience.

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KISD SISTER SCHOOL BREAKFASTOn September 22nd, the principals from Beckendorff Junior High and Katy Junior High, Mindy Dickerson and Scott Sheppard, along with parent organization representatives from each school, met for a KISD Sister School Breakfast held at BDJH and sponsored by the BDJH PTA. The morning was very well attended and a great relationship was kicked off for the 2011-2012 school year.


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IMPORTANT datesDec. 16th – Early Dismissal (secondary 11:35 AM; elementary 12:40 PM); End of Grading

PeriodDec. 19th – 30th – Student HolidayJan. 2nd & 3rd – Student HolidayJan. 4th – Grading Period Begins

Jan. 16th – MLK Day (Student Holiday)

kiSD PARtNeRS iN eDUCAtiONnow – dec 2nd – Food for Families Campaign. Annual fundraiser assisting Katy ISD students and their families.Jan. 20th - Men Who Mentor. A manly breakfast for guys who currently mentor and those who are interested in mentoring. 7:30 – 9:00 AM, ESC Room 1200.

fAMilieS CAMPAiGN Last year, our Katy ISD community supported 265 Katy ISD students and their families by raising over $13,000. Co-ordinating 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 To-tal 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.

The “Stepping Into The Future” scholarship program is available to seniors graduating with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 3.7. The scholarships are geared towards those students showing academic promise through a com-bination of demonstrated academic achievement and leadership potential. The two “Stepping Into The Future” scholarship recipients will be announced at the Katy ISD Awards Ceremonies during May.

keyS MeNtORiNGOne mentor, one student, one hour per week. KEYS brings adult role models into Katy ISD schools to motivate, encourage and inspire students on the brink of success. Mentors meet with their student on campus at a pre-designated time each week. As mentor and student build their relationship, they decide together how to spend their mentoring time. Whether spent playing games, reading or just talking, that one hour a week makes a tremendous difference in the life of a child.

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

COMMUNity eDUCAtiONCommunity 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.

kiSD ReCeiveS tOP RAtiNG iN SChOOlS fiRSt fiNANCiAl ACCOUNtABility RAtiNG SySteM

Katy ISD has earned a rating of Superior Achievement under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Katy ISD has received this top rating for each of the nine years that Texas districts have been rated through Schools FIRST.

Schools FIRST is a statewide rating system created to ensure that school districts are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices, while achieving improved performance in the management of their financial resources. The Schools FIRST accountability rating system assigns one of four ratings, with the highest being Superior Achievement, followed by Above Standard Achievement, Standard Achievement and Substandard Achieve-ment. Approximately 784 out of the 1,029 school districts in Texas received the Superior Achievement rating this year.

Katy ISD also recently announced that it has been named a Five-Start District in the Texas Comptroller’s Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) – one of only 23 districts in Texas to receive this rank for two consecutive years.


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Office Setup: Full size dark cherry executive desk, rear section & hutch; dark cherry solid bookshelf; roll-up dark cherry floor mat (for carpet or tile); brush nickel / cherry floor lamp. Total Value $1,700. Very good condition 832-510-6489.

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 # 900-745-72, picture avail-able, asking $205. Contact [email protected].

AUTOMOTIVERare 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 condi-tion, $4,500. Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712.

89 Toyota pick up, 4 cylinders, very clean and in great running condition, $2,800. 281-744-2779.

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

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

FOR SALEElegant pool table, builder Imperial International Pool Tables, in great condition, has only been used in rare occasions. Top cloth burgundy, side laminated cherry wood, two one inch thick slate pieces, top lamp and util-ity rack all included, plus accessories. Asking price, $900. 281-844-6896.

3 Rod iron Ethan Allen bar stools, $300 each; small Ethan Allen kitchen table, $250; black TV console, $200; green bench with matching cushion, $150. Call 832-437-3515 or [email protected].

Boehm porcelain nativity set. Six pieces, bisque finish, JMJ plus three angels in original boxes, $1,700 list, must sell $750. See each piece at boehmpor-celain.com. Search BSB1 thru BSB6. John 281-392-7263.

2 Hyper Speed bikes, mint condition, paid $150 each, selling for $35 each, red and black, looks like a motor cycle. Call 713-298-9537.

Free for the taking: Standard 4’ X 8’ pool table, three piece slate, need space for playroom for grandchildren. Call Jim for info. 832-866-6385.

Yamaha GH1B beautiful piano, polished ebony, like new, purchased in 2002, $7,000 OBO. 281-398-6870.


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HELP WANTEDA local State Farm agent is seeking highly motivated telemarketers to work in a fun, upbeat office environment. Applicants should have telemarketing experience and reliable transportation. Please email resume to [email protected] for more information.

Experienced groomer, with minimum of 2-3 years of hair cutting experi-ence (not your own dogs). Fill out application at 18310 FM 529. No calls.

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 are 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 insur-ance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to [email protected].

Looking for part-time pest control technician for Gotcha Pest Control. Call 281-531-5113 or fax resume to 281-531-1502.

Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed childcare facility, be flexible and depend-able and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to [email protected].

Now hiring Security Officers. Part time/full time on the job training. No experience necessary. Professional & reliable retired welcome. Must provide TDL, Soc. Sec. card, (clear criminal history). Excellent benefits, all shift avail-able. Call today & set up interview. 281-759-1010. 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston TX, 77079.

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 thera-pist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.

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.

A growing residential construction co. locally owned & operated looking for advancement minded English speaking individual w/truck & tools. Call for more information 713-591-7825 or 713-446-6989.

Paralegal - Katy area law firm looking for candidate with 5+ years experi-ence. 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 experi-ence, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. 281-646-9928.

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TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMESLas 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.

NOVENADue 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. JUDEMay 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 hope-less, 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 – MLA, MLA, DBI, SD, LHA, LH-A

PETS FOR SALEShih Tzu adorable puppies. 281-743-3500.

Cavalier King Charles playful healthy little puppies for sale. 281-492-6763.

LOST & FOUNDLOST CAT REWARD: “Tube.” Neutered male, 10 lbs,. solid color blue gray silky fur, gold eyes, one missing and one chipped front tooth, current im-munizations, microchipped. Medical records are at Kingsland Blvd Animal Clinic. ‘TUBE’ has been a member of our family for 10 years and we miss him. If you see our precious cat ‘Tube,’ please call us right away and we will come pick him up. He’s shy around strangers and will probably run from you if you approach him. However, if you have a way with animals, you may be able to sweet talk him into your home. Thank you for your help. 713-306-0805 (Carole) or 281-674-6311 (Bob).

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

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SCHOOLSwww.katyisd.orgKISD Administration 281-396-6000KISD Transportation 281-396-7560Katy Elementary 281-237-6550Woodcreek Jr. High 281-234-0800 Katy High School 281-237-6700

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COMMuNITyyMCA 281-392-5055VFW 281-391-4872Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289

uTILITIES/pOST OFFICECenterpoint gas 713-659-2111Reliant Energy 713-207-7777power Street Lights Out 713-207-2222FORT BEND CO. MuD.# 124-MuD Operator Seven Trent 281-398-8211County Road & Bridge Dept. 800-690-7623 (curb repair & mosquito spraying) TRASH pICKup*Waste Corporation of TX 281-368-8397• Pick-up Days Sat. & Wed.Comcast Communications (Cable) 713-341-1000Katy - park Row post Office 1-800-275-8777Dept. of public Safety 713-465-8462poison Control 1-800/764-7661

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