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FRIENDS OF CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
2020 Stoller Chardonnay, Dundee
Hills, OR: Retail $25 (~$18 OTS). An unoaked Chard that I can really get behind. Tree and citrus fruit abound with plenty of tartness to hold it together. 89 Pts.
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2019 Pasqua Passimento Rosso, Romeo & Ju-
liet, Veneto, Italy: Retail $18 (~$13 OTS). 40% Merlot, 30% Corvina, 30% Croatina. A bit of a curve ball here, but I really love this wine as it is juicy, fruity and fun. An ideal BBQ wine. 92 Pts.
2018 Rodney Strong
Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyards,
Alexander Valley, CA: Retail $30 (~$21 OTS). This Estate wine is only a few bucks more than their Sonoma County Cab, but boy is it a whole bunch better, rich without being chewy, I dare you to find me a ribeye this won’t love. 91 Pts.
The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a Fall Book Sale on Saturday, September 10th, from 9 am to 2 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, which is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.
People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, all at prices that are hard to beat. Most items are available for $1.00 or less. Cash or checks are accepted.
Donations of used books, DVDs and CDs are always welcome, and may be taken to the library during regular business hours. All contributions are tax-deductible. Membership applications will be available for people who would like to join the Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is instrumental in funding library programs such as the children’s Summer Reading Club. Proceeds from the book sale and annual membership dues also help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-3951311 for more information.
Ryan to Headline Katy ISD KEYS Kickoff Event on Friday, September 16th Annual Event Honors District Mentors
Houston’s own Reid Ryan will headline Katy ISD’s KEYS Kickoff event, an annual salute to those who mentor Katy ISD students through the district’s KEYS Mentoring Program. The event is slated for Friday, September 16, 2022. 8 - 9:30 AM in the Leonard E. Merrell Center. Honored guests include the district’s KEYS mentors who dedicate one hour per week to a Katy ISD student on the brink of success. Doors open and check in begins at 7:45 AM. Guests will be entertained by the Morton Ranch Junior High Jazz Band upon arrival.
Reid Ryan is a sports executive that has worked extensively in professional baseball for over 20 years. Ryan currently serves as the CEO of Ryan Sanders Baseball after rejoining the organization that he founded following a successful seven-year tenure as President of Business Operations for the Houston Astros. He enjoys giving back and has served on numerous non-profit boards and has helped raise more than $1,000,000 for charity. Ryan and his wife, Nicole, are proud parents of one son, Jackson, and two daughters, Victoria, and Ella.
The community is welcome to attend and join the KEYS mentor family for a morning of networking and encouragement. RSVP at bit.ly/KEYSKICKOFF22RSVP by September 12th or by visiting the Partners in Education webpage under the “Community” tab at www.katyisd.org. For more information about this event or the KEYS Mentoring program please contact cydneyjwright@katyisd.org.
The KEYS Mentoring program, a Katy ISD Partners in Education program, matches a caring adult with a student one hour, once a week during the school year to build a relationship, trust, confident and more. Reid Ryan
