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January 2014 JOSEPH RISTUCCIA NAMED AS GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE CINCO ASSOCIATIONS WITH PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

The Cinco Residential Property Association and the Cinco Landscape Management Association Boards are pleased to announce that the current General Manager, Joseph Ristuccia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, will remain as GM for the property under Principal Management Group. He has served as GM at Cinco Ranch since August of 2013 and has more than 16 years of community association management experience.

Principal Management Group of Houston, an Associa company, has been chosen by the Board of Directors of The Cinco Associations to provide community management services to the master planned community in Katy, Texas. PMG Houston will take over management duties effective January 1, 2014.

Prior to Joseph’s time with Cinco Ranch, he spent three years with Aliana Property Management working for its developer and as community manager of the HOA. Joseph also served for more than 10 years with First Colony in Sugar Land, Texas. He began as a compliance manager and then later worked as a community manager.

He obtained his MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

To learn more about Cinco Ranch, please visit their website at www.cincoranchlife.org. To learn more about PMG Houston, visit www.pmghouston.com or find them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/PMGHouston.

COMMUNITY WIDE SURVEY IN 2014

Cinco Residential will be conducting a very important survey of our residents in early 2014, which will be handled by Creative Consumer Research (CCR). The survey will be conducted by phone and will be scientifically designed to gather the views of a representative sample of Cinco residents. The survey is the first part of the Board’s plan to develop long term strategies for moving Cinco forward. When you receive a call from CCR, please provide us your honest thoughts and comments to all of the questions they ask. The information they gather will be presented to the Board to help them develop the upcoming strategic plan. Please contact the association office if you have any questions.

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CINCO RANCH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

CONTENTS

Cinco Ranch Community News 1 - 13 Cinco Ranch Important Numbers 51 Cinco Ranch Trash Pick-Up Schedule 50 School News 14 Scouts 20 Sports 22 Church News & Events 23 Community Events 24 Libraries & Park 27 Volunteer Opportunities 29 Community Groups 36 Fort Bend County 44 Classified Ads 45

3022 Windemere Park Lane Katy, Texas 77494 281-599-0408 Fax 281-392-8830

Association Website: www.CincoRanchLife.org

After Hours Landscape Emergency: 713-398-0869

Non 911 emergencies, involving the Cinco Association Property, may be reported by calling the Association Office and following instructions for reporting after hour emergencies.

DISCLAIMER

Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. does not endorse or recommend any of the products or services advertised in this newsletter. Some of the products advertised in this newsletter are intended for uses that would modify the exterior of a home. The fact that such a product is advertised in this Newsletter does not mean that it would be approved by the applicable Cinco New Construction Committee or the Modifications Committee. An owner must submit an application and obtain written approval from the New Construction Committee or the Modifications Committee prior to making any exterior modifications to the home. There are NO pre-approved projects or contractors for Cinco Ranch.

Customer Service Email CincoRanchCustomerCare@PCMI-US.com The Association Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

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(10)N Ft Bend Water Authority Finance 11:00 AM (10)N Ft Bend Water Authority Design Committee 12:30 PM

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(8)Cornerstones MUD 6:00 PM (4)Cinco 12 MUD 12:00 PM

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(6)Cinco 5 MUD 5:15 pm (5)Cinco 2 MUD 4:00 PM (1)Cinco Internal Mud#1 11:00 am

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3 Modification Applications Due (1)Cinco SW 1 MUD 12:30 PM

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(5)Willowfork Drainage 11:30 AM

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(1)Cinco 6 MUD 11:30 AM (2)Cinco 7 MUD 4:00 PM (2)Cinco 3 MUD 6:00 PM

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Cinco BOD Meeting 4:00PM (Open) (3)Cinco 9 MUD 10:30 AM

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(1)Cinco 10 MUD 12:30 PM (1)Cinco 14 MUD 11:00 AM

(1)Cinco SW 2 MUD 12:00 PM

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Cinco BOD Meeting 4:00PM (Open/Executive)

MUD Meeting Locations: (1) Meeting held at ABHR Office, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 – 713-860-6400 (2) Meeting held at Severn Trent Office, 16337 Park Row in Katy 713-860-6400 (3) Meeting held at Traditions Bank, 1515 Grand Parkway in Katy 713-860-6400 (4) Meeting held at AECOM Offices, 5757 Woodway in Houston 713-860-6400 (5) Meeting held at Willowfork County Club, 21055 Westheimer Parkway in Katy 281-579-6262 (6) Meeting held at 19901 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy 713-652-6500

The Lake House -25202 Springwood Lake Drive 281-394-7195

Association Office – 3022 Windemere Park Lane 281-599-0408 www.CincoRanchLife.org

*Meetings are subject to be cancelled or changed.*

(7) Meeting held at 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000 in Houston 713-651-0111 (8) Meeting held at 805 Hidden Canyon in Katy 713-405-1750 (9) Meeting held at Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 281-558-8700 (10) Meeting held at Brown & Gay Eng. 10777 Westheimer Rd 281-558-8700 (11)Meeting held at 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1400, in Houston 713-623-4531

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It’s your dream. northwest.hccs.edu hccnorthwest YOUR CINCO RANCH MAINTENANCE FEES ARE DUE JANUARY 1, 2014

2014 Maintenance Fees are due on or before January 1, 2014. Residents may prepay fees or a portion of their fees at any time prior to the January 1, 2014 due date. The 2013 fees are $940 per household. In addition to the base assessment gated communities will be assessed a neighborhood fee, please contact the Association Office for these fees.

Statements were scheduled to be sent out in November 2013. If you did not receive your 2013 statement, please call The Association Office at 281-5990408.

SHERIFF’S VACATION HOME WATCH

If you are going on holiday, vacation, a business trip or just going away for the weekend, please put your house on a vacation watch list. It only takes a few minutes to inform local police that you are away from home.

For more information visit the websites below.

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The Association has put up “No Fireworks” signs throughout the subdivision, as well as announcements on the websites in the hope that this will be a deterrent to homeowners violating this restriction.

The problem is that fireworks are not against the law in Fort Bend or Harris County. Until the County laws are changed so that it is no longer legal for individuals to shoot fireworks, the association has very limited enforcement ability with regard to fireworks.

If you would like to see the County laws change with regard to fireworks, we encourage you to write to your County Commissioner and inform your respective Commissioner how you feel as a tax paying citizen of the County regarding fireworks. If your property is in Harris County, you may contact Commissioner Steve Radack’s office at pct3@hctx.net. If your property is in Fort Bend County, you may contact Commissioner Andy Meyers at meyersan@co.fort-bend.tx.us.

Any other suggestions are always welcome. Thank you for speaking with your neighbors and encouraging support for our restrictions and association policies for the benefit of the Cinco Ranch community.

THE CINCO ASSOCIATIONS OFFICE CLOSINGS

Harris County Residents: www.harriscountytx.gov/CmpDocuments/32/Forms/c5vacation_watch_non_ editable.pdf

The Association Office, located at 3022 Windemere Park Lane, will be closed for New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st.

Make sure to cancel the watch when you return home.

Have a safe New Year’s Holiday.

FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT NEW YEAR’S EVE

We receive many inquiries regarding fireworks enforcement. Fireworks are against Deed Restrictions and strongly discouraged. In the hands of amateurs, fireworks are dangerous. They can lead to burns, hearing loss and other injuries and especially during times of near-drought, they can cause property damage. Where addresses can be identified, we will send letters to the property owners asking them to cease this type of activity and clean up the debris left behind. As required under the Texas Property Code, the property owner has to be given an opportunity to cure the violations or the opportunity to request a hearing within 30 days of the date listed on the letter.

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HOLIDAY DECORATING

Cinco Ranch. Per Article XII, Section 18, lights for the holiday season may be displayed two (2) months prior to and one (1) month after any commonly recognized holiday for which such lights are traditionally displayed.

Please make sure you take down all the Holiday items within the time allotted.

PICK UP YOUR DOG’S WASTE

When walking your dog, please do not allow them to walk in people’s yards.

In the event your dog does wander onto someone’s property and uses the bathroom please pick up all of the waste.

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21949 Katy Freeway, Suite D • Katy, Texas 77450 A single gram (about the size of a dime) of dog feces contains 23 million fecal coliform bacteria.

Dog feces may harbor dangerous bacteria and viruses such as: whipworms, roundworms, tapeworms, parvo, giardiasis, salmonellosis and cryptosporidiosis. Pet waste is not fertilizer. It actually kills plants and grasses.

Improperly disposed of or left unchecked, dog waste pollutes our environment and can even filter into our water supply. Uncollected dog waste that washes into streams and storm drains is the #3 contributor to water contamination.

Pick up your dog’s waste. Not only will it help the environment, but it will ensure you and your dog a clean and safe area to enjoy together!

PARKING IN THE STREET

Did you know it is against Cinco Ranch Covenants for residents to park in the street (Article XII, Section 2(a))? Additionally, when a number of vehicles park in the street, emergency vehicles have a difficult task maneuvering down the street. Due to the size and clearance needs of these emergency vehicles, a street lined with parked cars obstructs the passage and delays response time.

While it is understood that during certain events, vehicles parking on the street is an unavoidable circumstance, please be aware of clearance needed for traffic. Ask your guests to park their car as close to curb as possible and not line both sides of the street. Be a courteous neighbor by communicating you are having a gathering at your home and may need additional parking.

Ask if they would mind guests parking in front of their homes to help eliminate the congestion on the street.

Remember, parking on the street for residents is prohibited and can impact the ability of emergency services to reach you or a neighbor in an emergency. Your cooperation will ensure Cinco Ranch retains its reputation as the premiere area to live in.

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DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE (NRC) REPRESENTATIVES ARE?

Did you know that each area of Cinco Ranch has Neighborhood Representative Committee (NRC) Representatives positions? While not every position is filled (we’re looking for volunteers who want to get involved!), most have an NRC rep and many have 1st and 2nd alternate reps. These are volunteers from your neighborhood. Your NRC rep is a tremendous source of information and a resource you should use. But, you have to know who your rep is, in order to contact him/her. A quick call to the Cinco Property Association Office at 281-599-0408 is all it takes to find out the name and contact information for your rep.

All the NRC reps are trying to build contact lists to keep you informed, but they need you to reach out and let them know you want to be added to their contact list. Many NRC reps have started Facebook pages to help keep their neighbors informed.

There are many issues facing Cinco Ranch that you should be aware of.

Knowing who your NRC rep is, is one way to stay in the know. So call today and find out who your NRC rep is and contact them to let them know you want to be added to their listing.

NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE (NRC) REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED

Cinco Southwest II (Laurel Springs & Shadow Pointe)

Equestrian Village II (Park Trace)

Please contact The Association Office at 281-599-0408 or email manager@ stes.com for further details on the NRC and if you are interested in serving.

Thank you!

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TENNIS RESERVATION CANCELATIONS

If you make tennis reservations and decide that you cannot play, please go online and cancel your reservations. This will ensure that the courts will be open for other residents to then reserve the courts. Thank you.

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HELP KEEP OUR LIGHTS ON

Cinco Ranch Residents pay a maintenance fee where a large portion includes the electricity to light our streets. Each streetlight costs the Cinco Ranch Associations approximately $30 dollars a month. This fee is billed to us whether the light is working or not.

If you see a light(s) burned out, please help us by getting the number on the pole. You may submit the work order to Centerpoint Energy or report it to the Associations Office.

To report the outage yourself you will either fill out the form available at: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage or you can call the information into Centerpoint Energy at 713­-207-2222. The electronic form is much faster as you won’t be put on “hold.” You can also report dim lights, leaning poles, etc. on the electronic form. Copy the email to the Cinco Ranch Residential Office at: CincoRanchCustomerCare@pcmi-­us.com so we can keep the list of lights reported. Thank you for your help in this matter. Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc.

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CINCO AND CINCO SOUTHWEST SHARED USE AGREEMENT

Cinco has 7 pools available during the swim season. Cinco Southwest has three pools, the Lake House Pool and the Rosewood Pool and Rollingwood Pool. All of these pools are available for use by both Cinco and Cinco Southwest Residents.

The shared use agreement was signed in October of 2009 through the end of 2013. At that time, the shared use agreement will be reviewed.

All Recreation Facilities are open to both Cinco and Cinco Southwest Residents. This includes pools, tennis courts, parks, hike and bike trails and the Lake House Recreation Facility. There are charges for renting some of the facilities.

Members must purchase their Pool Key Cards from their appropriate Management Company. If you live east of Katy Gaston Road, you are in the Cinco Association and can purchase your Pool Key Cards at 3022 Windemere Park Lane. Keys are $25 each. Bring a picture ID and a check or money order made payable to CRPA to purchase your keys. We do not accept cash or credit/debit cards. If you are a new homeowner, please bring in your closing paperwork. If you rent a home, please bring in your lease and a letter from your landlord stating you are in good standing. If you have any questions, please call the Association at 281-599-0408.

If you live west of Katy Gaston Road, you are in the Cinco Southwest Association and can purchase your Pool Key Cards at the Lake House at 25202 Springwood Lake Drive.

ARE YOU RECEIVING ASSOCIATION EMAILS?

CincoRanchLife.org If you are not signed up for the community website, you are not receiving the e-blasts from the Association. E-blasts can consist of Association News

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and Announcements, Cinco Ranch Events, Local Area Happenings, Cinco Ranch Area Public Service Announcements, Severe Weather Alerts and much more. E-blasts can contain current information, which is a benefit to the Association when immediate notices need to be sent to Residents.

The Cinco Ranch Communication Committee under the direction of the CRPA Board of Directors has been working on better forms of communication for the Cinco Ranch Residents.

The website offers the online experience of receiving news and information from your Association. Residents have a 24/7 connection to the Association Information and documentation. Legal Documents of all three Cinco Ranch Associations are available online. There is also local contact information that is area specific to Cinco Ranch. There are some online forms that will help you expedite your communication with the management company. Another feature that can be utilized is the online classified ad section. This is a free service and allows Resident the chance to list their treasures for sale.

Several features have been built into the site to help our Residents.

The website offers a benefit to all as you can view much of the needed information while not logged in. Below is a list of information and services available.

Public: News, Recreation, Docs. (minus meeting minutes), Contact Info., Boards and Committees Registered users also get: Subscription to e-blasts, Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Convenient Feedback Forms, Surveys and Classifieds If you have not signed up for the website, please do so now. You will need your account number from you Association Invoice. If your invoice is not handy, you can also acquire your account number through the Association Office by phone or email. If you have difficulty registering for the website or need your account number, please feel free to contact the webmaster at 281599-0408 or by email at webmaster@CincoRanchLife.org. Don’t miss out on any more Cinco Ranch News.

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PET LEASH LAWS IN THE CINCO RANCH AREA - HARRIS COUNTY - LEASH LAW

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents.

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat or to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question.

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle.

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk or street.

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 www.countypets.com

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FT. BEND COUNTY - LEASH LAW

Laws written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash make freeing a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals easier. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies-infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also: • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current • Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident • Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control program VACCINATION Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies.

In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road - Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 - AnimalServices@co.fort-bend.tx.us.

CINCO RANCH WEBSITE

www.CincoRanchLife.org The website is your direct communication source for Cinco Ranch information and up to date news. If you need help signing in, please contact the Association Office at 281-599-0408 or webmaster@CincoRanchLife.org - email.

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CINCO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES LOOKING FOR THE MINUTES?

Previous issues of the Newsletter held the minutes to the Cinco Ranch Board of Directors, Neighborhood Rep Committee and the Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association. Log into the new Cinco Ranch website at www.

CincoRanchLife.org to view the current minutes report. For a hard copy of the minutes, please call or visit the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane or 281-599-0408.

CINCO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES LOOKING FOR THE MINUTES?

Previous issues of the Newsletter held the minutes to the Cinco Ranch Board of Directors, Neighborhood Rep Committee and the Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association. Log into the new Cinco Ranch website at www.

CincoRanchLife.org to view the current minutes report. For a hard copy of the minutes, please call or visit the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane or 281-599-0408.

CINCO NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES LOOKING FOR THE MINUTES?

Previous issues of the Newsletter held the minutes to the Cinco Ranch Board of Directors, Neighborhood Rep Committee and the Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association. Log into the new Cinco Ranch website at www.

CincoRanchLife.org to view the current minutes report. For a hard copy of the minutes, please call or visit the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane or 281-599-0408.

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Alarms 131 Assault 1 Burglary of Habitation / Building 1 Citizen Contacts 6165 Disturbances 4 EMS / Fire/Motor Veh. Accidents 1 Felony Arrest 1 Misdemeanor Arrest 8 Other (non-specific) 90 Other Agency Assist 46 Property Check 7765 Suspicious Persons / Vehicles/C 70 Traffic Citations 5 Other Citations 1 Traffic Complaint 17 Traffic Warnings 16

HELP AVOID POWER OUTAGES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Do you have a transformer in your yard? If you do, please do not directly surround it with mulch or dirt. Transformers must have the sides exposed so they can cool properly. Otherwise they will over heat and burn out. Also, the sides of a transformer can rust through due to mulch holding moisture against them. Please do your part and clear the area around transformers in your yard.

WHO DO I CALL?

• Street Light Outages - Report to CenterPoint Energy via their website, thereby eliminating a lot of “hold time” on the phone. The website address is: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. Give them as much information as

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possible, including the address and/or pole number. If you prefer to call, the number is 713-207-2222.

• Street sign or stop sign down or missing - Please contact the county.

The Harris County phone number is 281-463-6300 and Fort Bend County phone number is 281-341-9562. Let them know you are calling regarding a sign and they will transfer you to the proper person. They will need to know the street name and location. If you are in a custom area, please contact the Association office at 281-599-0408.

• Broken curb - If you live in Ft. Bend County, call Road & Bridge at 800690-ROAD (800-690-7623) and if you are in Harris County, you can call 281463-8703 for Service Requests & Road Maintenance. If you see any curbs needing repair around the islands in the Cul de Sac or along the boulevards, please call and report these, too. If you live in a gated section, the streets and curbs are maintained by the Association with funds from the separate assessment billed annually. On a related note, the driveway “apron” is the responsibility of the individual property owner, no matter who maintains your street. Also, the sidewalks adjoining residential lots are the responsibility of the owner. The association maintains sidewalks in common areas only.

• Leaking fire hydrants or storm drain problems - Please contact your Water District. Cinco ST Environmental phone number is 281-398-8211.

Cornerstone MUD - Southwest Water phone number is 713-405-1750. They will need to know the address location.

• Cinco Ranch Landscape Emergency Phone Number - Did you know that there is an emergency number for Residents of Cinco Ranch to call for after hours landscape emergencies? If you run into any landscape related emergency during non-operating hours of the Association, please call the landscape company’s emergency number at 713-398-0869. This would include irrigation running overtime, broken sprinkler head, common area concern or anything that needs our immediate attention.

• Trash or Recycling Service Problems - Trash service is administered by your MUD through a contractor they choose. If you have a problem with your trash collection or recycling, you may contact your service provider listed on your water bill. Best Trash, LLC at 281-313-2378, Waste Corporation of America 281-368-8397 (www.wcawaste.com), Republic Waste 281-446-

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• Mailbox Maintenance - To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, please file a report with the Katy Post Office. For Zip Code area 77450 call 281-647-0673 and for Zip Code area 77494 call 281574-1401 or visit their website at www.usps.com/contactus.

• In Home Alarm Monitoring - In home alarm/monitoring systems should be checked monthly to ensure they are functioning and sending the proper signals. Make sure you contact your monitoring company PRIOR to testing.

• Park & Ride - Metro Park & Ride is located at 221 Kingsland, just east of Mason Road. Routes begin at 6 AM and continue approximately every 10 minutes to downtown and also to Transco Tower (uptown, Post Oak). For additional information regarding tokens or cost, call 713-635-4000.

• Newspaper Delivery - If you are leaving town and normally have a newspaper delivered, you can call the newspaper office and most of them will not deliver the paper while you are away. If you receive the Houston Chronicle, you may call 281-391-7992 or 713-220-7211 to stop your paper during your vacation or go to https://file.chron.com/forms/vacationhold.asp.

• Pool Party Reservations - Greater Houston Pool Management 713-7717665.

• Gated Community - Gates that are damaged or not operating properly please contact the HOA office at 281-599-0408.

• Call Before You Dig - 1-800-545-6005 or 1-800-344-8377.

DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS!

Recently, signs have been added to the area surrounding the lake at Lake Pointe advising residents not to feed the ducks at the park and lake. The duck population at Lake Pointe is a concern and feeding the ducks is encouraging the ducks to loiter. The ducks are a part of nature and the lake is a natural area, but feeding the ducks in this manner causes a duck population growth and subsequently the mess that goes along with it. Please keep this in mind the next time you are enjoying the park and lake.

Thank you for your consideration and attention. - Management

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WOUNDED WILDLIFE? WHO DO I CALL?

Cinco Ranch Residents report wounded to the proper agency, Wildlife Rehabilitators.

HOW TO CONTACT WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS IN OUR AREA Fort Bend County - Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Accepts: Mammals, birds, reptiles Location: Houston 713-861-WILD (9 AM - 6 PM); 713-643-WILD (after hrs.)

Harris County - Texas Wildlife Rehab Coalition Accepts: Mammals, birds, reptiles Location: Houston 713-468-8972

RESIDENTS OF CINCO RANCH ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meetings Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. The Executive portion of the meeting will be a closed session. Please check website for time. If you wish to attend, please call ahead to confirm date and time.

Open Session Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month unless there are 5 Wednesdays in a month, then it will be on the third Wednesday. Please check website for time.

Any Resident, who has or is interested in a submission for the Agenda, must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date to the Cinco Associations office. Make it attention to: General Manager, 3022 Windemere

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Park Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. You may also email or phone the Association Office with your request at CincoRanchCustomerCare@pcmi-us.com or 281-599-0408.

Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Open session is held first and starts at 8:00 AM. Any Resident or Member of the CLMA who is interested in a submission for the Agenda must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date.

Please mail the submission to the Cinco Associations, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 or email your request to Landscape@CincoRanchLife. org.

Cinco Commercial Property Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Open/Executive Session Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every other month at the Associations Office, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Open session is held first and starts at 12:00 PM. Meetings are held January, March, May, July, September and November.

Any Member of the CCPA who is interested in a submission for the Agenda must have it submitted twelve (12) days prior to the meeting date. Please make the submission attention to G. John Buehler III, 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 or email your request to jbuehler@stes.com.

Neighborhood Representative Committee Meetings of the NRC are held the fourth Monday of each month at the Association Office at 3022 Windemere Park Lane, Katy, TX 77494 at 7 PM. This meeting is open to all Cinco Ranch Residents.

If you are interested in becoming an NRC member or would like to contact your Neighborhood Rep, please see the NRC page on the new web site www.CincoRanchLife.org

CINCO RANCH RESIDENTS DO YOU HAVE THIS PHONE NUMBER IN YOUR CELL PHONE?

Two phone numbers suggested you save in your cell phone are the nonemergency Harris County Precinct 5 Constables and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s numbers. 911 should always be used in case of an emergency, but many times we need to contact the Sheriff’s Department and need to do so quickly. Don’t hesitate to call the Sheriff’s Department if something in your neighborhood seems questionable. This will give our contract deputies probable cause to investigate. This would include suspicious vehicles (vehicles exhibiting unsafe or erratic driving behavior), suspicious persons or behavior, activity at you neighbors home when you know they are on vacation and anything else that may be out of the ordinary in your neighborhood.

Don’t take a chance on you or your family’s safety.

Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Fort Bend County Sheriff

281-463-6666 281-341-4665

POSTAL BOX MAINTENANCE

To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, please file a report with the Katy Post Office for your Zip Code area (77450 - 281647-0673; 77494 - 281-574-1401) or visit their website at www.usps.com/ contactus

NRC REPRESENTATIVES WOULD LIKE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

The Neighborhood Representative Committee is requesting residents to submit their contact information to their neighborhood rep. Your email is the best form of communication amongst the neighborhoods. Each

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representative will collect a listing for their neighborhoods to help with community communication. This information will be used for community awareness only.

WOOD DOOR REFINISHING

The NRC meets every month on the third Monday at 7 PM. Meetings are held at the Association Office located at 3022 Windemere Park Lane.

For more information, you may call the Association Office at 281-599-0408 or email your Neighborhood Rep www.CincoRanchLife.org from the new website.

STRIP • STAIN • URETHANE COATING ON SITE COMPLETION SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Kenneth Thompson

PROTECT STORM DRAINS

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Just one quart of motor oil can ruin the quality of 250,000 gallons of water.

Decomposing leaves and grass clippings can cause large amounts of algae to grow which depletes the oxygen level in the water and can lead to fish kills.

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The blowing, sweeping or dumping of grass clippings and other pollutants down the storm drain is against Texas State Law punishable by a fine of $5,000 for each offense.

PLEASE CALL 281-398-8211 TO REPORT OFFENDERS.

CINCO MUD 8 SAYS SPRUCE UP YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND SAVE

It’s been a long, hard winter for your yard. While your plants go dormant to cope with the colder weather, your sprinkler system can feel the effects of winter, too. Cracks in the pipes can lead to costly leaks and broken sprinkler heads can waste water and money. You could be losing up to 25,000 gallons of water and more than $90 over a six-month irrigation season - the cost of about 300 daffodil bulbs!

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Now is the perfect time to spruce up your irrigation system before you ramp up your watering efforts this spring and summer. To get started, follow these four simple steps - inspect, connect, direct and select:

• Inspect. Check your system for clogged, broken or missing sprinkler heads. If you’re not the do-it-yourself type, go with a pro - look for an irrigation professional certified through a WaterSense labeled irrigation program. • Connect. Examine points where the sprinkler heads connect to pipes/ hoses. If water is pooling in your landscape or you have large wet areas, you could have a leak in your system. A leak as small as the tip of a ballpoint pen (1/32nd of an inch) can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per month. • Direct. Are you watering the driveway, house or sidewalk instead of your yard? Redirect sprinklers to apply water only to your lawn or prized plants.

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TREE SERVICE • Tree Removal • Quality tree trimming • Root pruning • Root barrier

• Select. An improperly scheduled irrigation controller can waste a lot of water and money. Update your system’s schedule with the seasons or select a WaterSense labeled controller to take the guesswork out of scheduling.

• Stump grinding • Lot clearing • Patios (concrete) • Wood fence

Santiago Martinez 713-269-9010 832-338-6517

Don’t forget to add “sprinkler spruce-up� to your spring cleaning list this year. Learn more about maintaining a water-smart yard by visiting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense website at www.epa.gov/ watersense/outdoor See www.cincomud8.com/documents.html for REBATE information.

CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB

Our special interest groups are going strong this year: Book Club, Wine Social Club, Creative Kitchens, Professional Networking and Expat Club, to name a few. If you’re new to Cinco Ranch, please come to our monthly meeting. Membership forms will be available (yearly dues - $25), as well as information on all the CRLC has to offer! For more info., contact Elizabeth Walker, 832-437-0446 or Julie’s Davies, 281-782-5858 or check out our website, www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.

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CINCO RANCH MOMS CLUB

Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived in Cinco Ranch for years, consider getting involved and adding to your network of friends and families! Playgroups are organized by age and there are also pool playdates and group events open to all. To get involved, visit: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/cincoranchmomsclub or email: cincoranchmomsclub-owner@ yahoogroups.com.

GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY

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

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.

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

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

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

Water in.

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

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

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

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

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

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape.

Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles.

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

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

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

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

• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please completely 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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CINCO RANCH DISCLAIMER

Neither Cinco Ranch HOA nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from Cinco Ranch who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.

CINCO RANCH TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST

(Revised 8/13) Over the past couple of months, we have attempted to contact all the teens on our jobseeker list. Many have not responded and this is a final attempt to get a response. If you have not spoken to us by phone or answered our email, you will be removed from the list until you contact us.

Steven Hiller - PP 18 281-392-2552 Dakota Redmond - B, H, PP 17 281-392-3816 Jamie Bynum - B, CPR, RCC, PP 17 832-382-6980 Derek Loux - C, H, PP 16 832-437-0197 Brendan Corbin - C, PP 14 281-392-3036 Sarah Dray - B, PP, CPR 17 281-395-9478 Allie Wilcox - B, P 17 281-736-0729 Jordan Goodridge - PP, H 14 713-574-0758 Ashlyn Barrera - B, PP, SS, CPR, FAC, RCC 14 832-264-8292 Tanner Hill - CPR, FAC, RCC, PP, C 17 661-549-0961 Matt Potter - B, SS, SL, PP, H, CPR 17 281-395-0778 Allison Buchanan - B, PP, H 18 702-241-9986 Arianna Sandoval - B, P, T 17 815-519-8660 Lindsey Reese - B, PP 15 281-395-1985 Dylan Rolon - PP 13 281-383-9265 Val Barragan - B, SS, SL, PP, T 16 281-876-7037 Nathaniel McGowan - P, H, L, C 18 717-497-3830 Quenton Vaughn - B, PP 13 281-636-4389 Brittany Panetti - B, P, H 15 281-780-5251 James Wilcox - PP 16 281-450-8320 Nicholas Montenegro - B, SS, CPR, FAC, RCC, PP, H, L, C

15 281-395-6317 Erica Benson - B, SS, CPR, FAC, RCC, P 14 281-693-5749 Christian Levan - T (Math, geometry) 16 281-748-9720 Paola Gonzalez-Nossa - B, PP 15 832-437-1432 Hailey Justus - B, CPR, FAC, RCC, PP, H 17 918-704-7513 Payton Perry - PP 14 281-787-0054 Cameron Hartley - B, SL, PP 16 832-623-5404 Fay Walkabout - B, SS, PP, H, L, T 14 713-367-2689 Katherine Doan - T (Math/Sci/Lang Grs. K-6) 14 832-374-0971 Lauren Erskine - B, SS, PP, H, T 15 281-974-8879 Ryan Taylor - B, PP, L, T (Science,math) 14 281-460-5378 Kenneth Golden - B, P, H, C 13 832-444-8145 Alex Ibarra - B, PP, H 17 832-282-7966 Justin Richter - PP 14 713-557-6225 Cayce Johns - B, SS, CPR, FAC, PP, T (math K-3)

14 281-733-8253 Christopher Johns - PP 14 281-733-7572 Jennifer Irving - B, PP 16 832-421-5560 Santiago Mansilla - SL, P 13 832-437-4530 David Tait - B, CPR, PP, H, T (Science/Math) 17 713-417-8205 Morgan Olesen - B, SS, FAC, PP 16 224-856-8948 Cassidy Olesen - B, SS, PP, H, T 14 224-828-5186 Spencer Taylor - B, PP, L, T 16 281-460-5378 Jeffrey Grace - B, SS, PP, H, L, T (Math/Read 3-6)

13 281-928-5734 Emily Sontag - B, CPR, FAC, PP 16 832-707-0059 Kelsie Fitzhenry - B, CPR, FAC, RCC, PP, H, T (Math/Eng/Read & Science K-5) 15 832-474-2679

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Please place my name on the Job Seekers List

(Students must be 12 before they can be added to the babysitting list.)

Please fill in ALL information or we will not put on the list Job(s) _________________________________

q B -Babysitting

Name _________________________________ q SS -Safe Sitter q Address ________________________________ q Email _________________________________ q q Birthdate - Mo/Yr_________________________ q q Age ______ Grade________ Class of ________ q Phone _________________________________ q q Subdivison______________________________ q

SL -Swim Lessons CPR -CPR Certified FAC -First Aid Cert.

RCC -Red Cross Cert.

P -Pet Care (only) PP -Pet/Plant Sitter H -Housecare L -Lawncare T -Tutor C -Car Detailing

I give my permission for my child’s name and phone number to be published in the ‘Teenage Job Seekers’ section of our subdivision newsletter.

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________

email: news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or Mail to: Krenek Printing Co. 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 www.krenekprinting.com

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School News Pre-Schools

ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Registration for the 2014-2015 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 7, 2014 and continues through January 22, 2014. Registration forms will be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15 months through 5 years of age. We are located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. For more information please visit our website www.stpkaty.org and click on the ECDC Preschool tab at the top of the page or call the St. Peters ECDC Office at 281-492-0623 from 9 AM - 3 PM.

Private Schools PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF KELLIWOOD CELEBRATED VETERANS DAY WITH STUDENTS AT MCMEANS MIDDLE SCHOOL

First Graders from Primrose of Kelliwood giving respect to a few honored Veterans.

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In honor of Veterans Day, students from Primrose School of Kelliwood said thank you to Katy area veterans. The celebration was part of Primrose School of Kelliwood’s Balanced Learning®system, which offers activities related to positive character development in children. Primrose School of Kelliwood led the pledge of allegiance and joined the older students at McMeans Middle School to honor veterans from the Katy area. Veterans Day falls during the Primrose “Respect for Others” activities in the month of November.

Character development is a component of the Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® system, which helps children understand concepts like friendship, generosity and honesty. Character development is the heart of the Primrose culture and is brought to life through many experiential learning opportunities at Primrose. Teaching respect for one another can have a profound effect on a child not only when they are young, but also as an adult.

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The KYLE MacDONNELL Team #1 In Cinco Ranch

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20210 ENCHANTED ROSE 19430 HAYSTREAM 4319 PHIL STREET

26227 BRIGHT DAWN 27915 MOSS FERN 20818 FIGURINE

4706 MESQUITE MEADOW 27627 DALTON BLUFF

23222 WINDING KNOLL

26319 LONGMONT PARK 5918 SCARLETT BAY 6418 CLEAR BEND

5530 GINGER BELL

5602 N CHOCTAW HILLS 1110 WOLFS KNOLL

94 WALTON WATER

19623 GOLDEN WILLOW 8214 DUSTY CANYON

26726 BELLWOOD PINES

3919 FIGURE FOUR LAKE 8243 VINY RIDGE 11411 DOMINA

24507 SAWGRASS MEADOW 4906 ERIN ASHLEY

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24430 DARTFORD SPRINGS 27719 DALTON BLUFF

5618 BRENNAN RIDGE 7310 ARROWBROOK

21526 PRAIRIE CREST 8111 HOLLOWHAVEN 11514 ABRIOLA

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25727 TURQUOISE SPRINGS 22602 WILD ORCHARD 24515 AVONBURY

28015 HERITAGE STREAM 5231 COLONIAL PARK

3215 WIMBERLY PLACE 21810 SILVERPEAK

22607 CRESCENT COVE 1823 EMERALD GREEN 19534 MILLS GLEN

11535 RYAN MANOR 7223 AGAVE

27954 BRADFORD RIDGE 28243 CROSS PRAIRIE 13 SHETLAND ISLE

1811 PEACH RIDGE

26742 BELLWOOD PINES 23907 SUNSET SKY

19302 CARPET BAGGER 12414 FRANCEL

7519 BRACKSTONE

27930 BRADFORD RIDGE

28002 HERITAGE STREAM 4611 DEBRAS TRACE 9711 EAGLE PEAK

20951 SMOKEY SAGE

21815 COLONIAL BEND 4823 TERRANCE FALL 21807 SILVERPEAK

22610 WATER EDGE 2378 RIVER PLACE

23422 FAIRWAY VALLEY 17615 BIG OAKS GROVE 11410 SARDINIA

1610 SHADYBROOK

2806 NOBLE GROVE

23130 SAN SALVADOR 1930 SILVER BROOK

7814 CLOVER KNOLL

27611 LIBERTY HEIGHTS 27023 CALAWAY FALLS 2406 FAIRBREEZE

27407 LIBERTY HEIGHTS 2506 FALCON KNOLL

25803 PEPPER BEND 6315 ALPINE TRAIL

4711 AUTUMN ORCHARD 4503 CEDARFIELD

28302 ROLLING RIDGE 26338 ALPINE ROSE 5607 TIMBER BAY

22706 CASCADE SPRINGS 3114 REDGUM

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23022 SPELLBROOK BEND

32403 WATERFORD CREST 21722 WILDCROFT 5527 CEDAR ELM

16626 BISHOP KNOLL 4527 LAKE HALBERT

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12510 EMBER VILLAGE 2458 FAIRBREEZE

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CROSS COUNTRY TEAM The Pope John XXIII Cross Country team left after a short day of school on Friday, October 25th and made the long trip up to Elm Mott, TX (Just north of Waco) for the TAPPS State Cross Country Championships on Saturday morning. Once again Junior Emily Yoder was the star performer for the Lady Lions by running her fasted time of the year by 18 seconds and finishing 6th overall in a field of 157 runners, 25 seconds out of first place! Sophomore Elisabeth Martini followed closely by Brandie Guice (who ran her best time by 34 seconds) finished well within the top half of the field while Freshman Riley Donelson-Newhouse, running in only her 2nd Varsity race of the season, ran her best time by 1 minute and finished right in the middle of the pack.

In the boys race, Senior Alan Lasater led the way by running his fastest time all year by 16 seconds, finishing 67th overall in a field of 185 runners. Junior Austin Morrison ran his best time by 1:03, Senior Noah Hearn ran his best time by 1:25, Thomas Ritter returning from an injury ran his best time by 7 seconds, Junior Osa Imoisi ran his best time by 37 seconds, Freshman Rossell Martinez ran his best time by 1:01 and Sophomore Kyle Smith ran his best time by 36 seconds. The boys team finished 18th out of 25 very good teams from all over the state of Texas.

The team did an excellent job this season and will have almost everyone back again next year!

ART STUDENTS - PHOTOGRAPHY Congratulations to our art students who competed in the Katy Rice Harvest Festival Photography contest! We had a lot of lion photographers earn

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ribbons this year. In the Wildlife category, Raquel Ginebra earned second place and Katie Lowe earned honorable mention; in the Activities category, Patrick Sepe earned first place and Batista Sumbe and Taylor Chojecki earned honorable mentions and in the Digital Manipulation category, Patrick Sepe earned second place with Robyn Lee and Batista Sumbe earning honorable mentions. Way to go, Lion artists!

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GOLF TEAM The Pope John Boys Golf Team finished 2nd in the 19 team Deer Park Invitational November. The Lions were led by junior Philip Nijoka with rounds of 80-74 and by junior Case Garrison with rounds of 78-76. Both Philip and Case finished tied for 5th individually out of 93 golfers. Juniors Jake Garrison (83-82), Mark Nijoka (88-79) and sophomore Philip Grandjean (89-90) also played well for the Lions, who finished behind host Deer Park, a UIL 5A state qualifier last year.

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HIGH SCHOOL MASCOT Chad Bell from Pope John XXIII High School in Katy, Texas is one of 50 All Star Mascots from across the country who will perform in the 2014 Capital One Bowl Pre-Game in Orlando, Florida. The individuals invited to perform are Mascots All-Americans selected from Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) summer camps across the country. All Americans are selected via tryout based on their overall character development and crowd leading skills. Only the top 12% of the mascots attending UCA camps earn the chance to perform in this year’s Bowl. The All-American program is now in its 27th year.

Mascots to Orlando for a week of rehearsals dedicated to preparing them for their Capital One Bowl pre-game performance. The hours of rehearsals will be well worth the effort when they perform in front of tens of thousands of fans at this major college football event. While in town, they will also have the chance to visit Central Florida’s famed theme parks. For more information, visit www.varsity.com or contact Melanie Berry with Varsity, at 800-238-0286 or mberry@varsityspirit.com. Photo by Brenda Read.

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KATY ISD’S 16TH ANNUAL PROMISE TO READ

Community members from Katy and the surrounding area recently stopped what they were doing to read to students in more than 375 classes as part of Katy ISD’s 16th annual Promise to Read program. Through Promise to Read, volunteers promise to spend 30 minutes reading to an elementary classroom during two weeks in November.

This year, 10 Katy ISD elementary campuses hosted the event with Partners in Education: Cimarron, Creech, Franz, Golbow, Exley, Rhoads, Rylander, Williams, Wilson and Winborn Elementary Schools. Host campuses rotate each year so that, over a three-year period, every Katy ISD elementary has an opportunity to participate.

Readers represented a cross section of local companies and organizations including: American Kids Athletics, AXA Financial Advisors, Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, BP America, Inc., CenterPoint Energy, Chick-fil-A of Katy, College Nannies and Tutors of Katy, Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music, ExxonMobil, First Victoria Bank, Grand Vision Center, Hasta La Pasta, H-E-B Katy Market, Herff Jones Graduation Center, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Katy Family YMCA, Members Choice Credit Union, Omni Houston Hotel Westside, Pediatric Dentists of Katy, Pepper Lawson Construction, Rainforest Café, The Shady Lady Window Coverings, Tradition Bank, Wood Group and more.

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OFFICER TAYLOR JOINS THE KATY ISD POLICE FORCE

During the November Board Work Study meeting, Officer Shannon Taylor was sworn in to serve on the Katy ISD Police Force. Officer Taylor’s law enforcement experience includes having served as a police officer for the Delphi, Indiana Police Department and Purdue University.

Officer Taylor is a graduate from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and has been an officer for more than 14 years. After serving for Purdue and Delphi, Officer Taylor served three years as a police officer at Rice University.

She resides in Katy with her husband, John Taylor and her daughter.

Katy ISD peace officers are licensed and certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education. The Katy ISD police jurisdiction includes all territory within the boundaries of the District (181 square miles) and all property, real and personal, outside the boundaries of the District that is owned, leased or rented by the District or otherwise under the District’s control. Peace officers employed by Katy ISD have the same authority, powers, privileges and immunities as bestowed on all Texas peace officers while on or off duty.

For more information about the Katy ISD Police Department, visit www. katyisd.org/police.

BP AMERICA, INC. LEADS KATY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION INVESTORS

The Katy ISD Education Foundation is pleased to announce that BP America has joined the organization as a Cornerstone Investor by contributing $50,000 for STEM-related teacher grants. The BP STEM Grant Program

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“This donation reaffirms BP’s commitment to STEM education and to the communities in which we live and operate.”

The Katy ISD Education Foundation launched its second annual Inspiring Imagination teacher grant cycle Dec. 1st. All Katy ISD educators directly involved in classroom instruction will be invited to apply. Last year, in its inaugural grant cycle, the foundation awarded more than $88,000 to 117 Katy ISD teachers for inspiring, innovative classroom projects to be implemented this school year. To learn more, contact us at 281-396-6031 or visit www. katyisdeducationfoundation.org.

From left: John Curry, BP America, Director of Community Affairs; Mike Zanghi, BP Vice President for Wells, Gulf of Mexico; Chris Crockett, President, Katy ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors and Alton Frailey, Superintendent, Katy ISD.

will be administered via the foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant initiative. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and represents the integration of science and mathematics into existing areas of study. “As a Katy ISD Education Foundation Cornerstone Investor, BP stands at the forefront of an initiative from which generations of Katy ISD students will benefit,” said Chris Crockett, Katy ISD Education Foundation Board President. “BP’s contribution will provide Katy ISD teachers with countless opportunities to bring extraordinary classroom experiences to their students.”

BP, which has a long standing relationship with Katy ISD through the Cinco Ranch High School FIRST Robotics Program, Junior Achievement and other programs, is eager to deepen their support through the BP STEM Grant Program. “BP is thrilled to support an innovative program that will provide Katy ISD teachers additional resources they need to continue inspiring their students,” said Mike Zanghi, BP Vice President for Wells, Gulf of Mexico.

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About the Katy ISD Education Foundation The Katy ISD Education Foundation unites people and companies with big hearts and a big belief in our children and teachers to provide unprecedented opportunities for both. The Katy ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for which contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

CALLING ALL MEN WHO MENTOR AND MEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO MENTOR Please join us at our Men Who Mentor breakfast January 31st 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM At the ESC

Men are needed for mentoring, save the date: January 31, 2014. If you have ever thought about mentoring or are currently mentoring a Katy ISD student, save the date for thie SUPER event!

Hundreds of young men and boys are needing a male mentor and waiting for someone like you. Save the date to learn how to become a superhero to a Katy ISD student on the brink of success.

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Cinco Ranch High Schools’ attendees of Nationals this year pose for a quick picture on the stage at the closing ceremony. Back row (from left to right): Collin Williams, Senthil Sakthivel, Carlos Torres, Sriram Chilukuri, Julia Riffle, Kayshewa Chamupathi and Vennela Pothugunta. Front row (from left to right): Deepa Patel, Kaushiki Tewary, Jacqueline Huang, Chenxi Zhang, Akira Bai, Aric Ilbeig and John Bryan (adviser).

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This past summer, thirteen Cinco Ranch FBLA students participated in the National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, California. During the 2012 - 2013 school year, students had the opportunity to compete at the district and state levels in various events. Those who qualified for the national level had an exciting opportunity to compete and gain national recognition. Members took part in workshops, attended state and regional meetings, competed in events and had the opportunity to experience and enjoy places such as Disneyland and Catalina Island along the way.

“FBLA Nationals in California was an amazing experience,” said Vennela Pothugunta. “Competing, meeting new people and attending workshops shaped it all. This is what defines FBLA Nationals 2013 for me.”

Scouts CHRISTIN VOGEL EARNS GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

Girl Scout Ambassador Christin Vogel recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a girl scout can achieve. Less than five percent of girls who join Girl Scouts earn this recognition.

Thousands of squirrels and swamp rabbits are injured yearly due to natural causes such as storms and diseases, as well as animal attacks and human interaction. Christin’s project addressed the issue of providing shelter for squirrels and swamp rabbits while they recover

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from injuries. Christin and her volunteers built squirrel boxes and swamp rabbit boxes to donate to the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center rehabilitates wounded animals with the intent to release back into the wild. The shelters that were built will be placed in their natural habitats and the squirrels and swamp rabbits will use these temporary shelters until they are once again fully adapted to the wild and can live efficiently on their own.

Christin also conducted educational workshops at local libraries and informed people about how the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center takes in harmed animals and helps them recover strength, confidence and their natural habits. She also described signs of an injured animal and discussed what to do if an animal does become injured and how to avoid harming wild animals.

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21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 These scouts have been working hard to complete the necessary requirements to achieve this goal. Many have been in scouting since 1st grade.

They have learned life lessons through the badges they have earned over the years. The scouts have been in various leadership roles from historian to Senior Patrol Leader. Several of the scouts have attended the National Youth Leadership Training to assist them in their leadership roles. In addition to the various merit badges and countless service hours, the scouts had to choose their own project to manage that would benefit the community. Aaron’s project was to build a workbench for permanent display at the Katy Heritage Society. Ashton’s project was to put in a flagpole for the American Flag at Aristioli Classic Academy in Katy. Colby’s project was to build classroom book/storage shelves for Cinco Ranch High School German Department.

Cory’s project was to build storage/travel boxes for tympani set for Katy High School Band. Tony’s project was to build donation boxes that collected funds for the needy for Epiphany’s Outreach Ministry. John’s project was to collect new and gently used children’s books for Texas Children’s Hospital. Aiden’s project was to build a wooden podium to be used by the religion ministry at the Vance Unit of TDCJ. All of these scouts are currently attending college (except Cory and Aiden, who are seniors in HS) and moving on to the next chapter in their lives. They would all tell you what an honor it is to achieve Eagle and are thankful to the help and support of their leaders. If you want more information about Boy Scout Troop 557, please contact Derek Spier at foxeaglespier@yahoo.com.

HOMESCHOOL PACK 164

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-5585722.

HOMESCHOOL PACK 393

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

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Sports WEST HOUSTON GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION

West Houston Girls Softball Association invites you to come join the fun!

Registration is now OPEN for our Spring 2014 season. Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and exciting way. No experience necessary! Girls, ages 5-17, are eligible to play! Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed online, in-person or by mail (visit our website for forms and dates): www.whgsa.com. If you have questions, please feel free to email Kim Jowers at westhoustongsa@yahoo. com.

KATY PONY BASEBALL

Katy Pony Baseball for ages 4-17, co-ed, will be registering for the 2014 Spring Season on the following dates and locations: Academy Sports and Outdoors - 24970 FM 1093 - Kroger Center Saturday, January 11th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 22nd: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Frozen Ropes Baseball Training Facility - 20000 Park Row, Katy Wednesday, January 15th: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM Academy Sports and Outdoors - I-10 and Grand Parkway, Katy Saturday, January 18th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Or register online at www.katyponybaseball.org through January 20th.

NETBALL CLUBS

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary.

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WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past.

We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.

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.

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 VALKYRIES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE

The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools.

Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries. org for additional information.

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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Cook-Off on Saturday, January 25th, from 12:00-2:00 PM. This event is open to the public. Come and taste a variety of chili, from mild to Texas hot and vote for your favorite. You can even participate in our Chili Bowl football game - no experience necessary. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.stcuthbert.org.

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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 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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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.

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Theater, Arts & Music HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON MEMORIES AND TRADITIONS

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TAYLOR PLAYMAKERS PRESENT DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

The show is a contemporary musical comedy, about a popular high school basketball star and a shy, academically gifted newcomer discover they share a secret passion for singing. When they sign up together to audition for the lead roles in the school musical, it threatens the school’s rigid social order and sends their peers into an uproar. Come and see the work of over 100 of Taylor High School’s most talented actors, singers, dancers, musicians and technicians!

THE LONE STAR SYMPHONIC BAND

The Band is based in west Houston, with rehearsals and concerts held at CrossPoint Community Church off of Westgreen Blvd. and I-10 (The Katy Freeway). Five concerts are slated for the Lone Star Symphonic Band’s 21st Season, with tickets for all concerts available on the Band’s website, www. lssband.org, for $5.50 each and will be available the day of the concert at the door for $10 each. All concerts begin at 4:00 PM and feature the Lone Star Dixieland Band for 30 minutes prior to the main performance in the foyer.

All selections performed will feature life’s many colors. On March 2, 2014, the Band will perform “Lone Star,” a concert as big as Texas! The Lone Star Symphonic Band will perform on May 4, 2014, a spring-filled concert titled “Spring into Fun!” The annual patriotic concert, titled “We Hold These Truths,” will be held on June 29, 2014.

The Lone Star Symphonic Band is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the Houston metropolitan area. Founded in 1993 as the West Houston Concert Band, the band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and instills the value that music is a life-long event, continuing well beyond high school and college. The Band is under the direction of Mr. Bob Bryant.

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Located at Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. All performances begin at 8 pm. Price - $18 regular/ $10 students and seniors. Pay as you can on Mondays and $25 for opening night with a party immediately after the show. More info/reservations: www. mildredsumbrella.com - info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SING?

Experience the latest craze of singing 4-part acappella harmony! Announcing open auditions (women only) for the award-winning Houston Horizon Chorus, Saturday, January 11, 2014, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Program Place for girls, 3000 Southwest Freeway, Houston 77098. Prepare a 2 minute presentation of acappella music that showcases your talent! Schedule your audition time by visiting www.houstonhorizon.org. We invite you to join us!

The Houston Horizon Chorus is the 2012 Region 10 Chorus Champion and represented the region at the Sweet Adelines International Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii in November! Choruses are comprised of women singers of all ages, so come join the fun!

7 1 3 -4 78- 6 554 DevbyJohnny.com January 1st: No program - Winter Break January 7th & 8th: Habitat Heroes January 14th & 15th: Scaly Reptiles January 21st & 22nd: Nature Sounds January 28th & 29th: Dabbling Ducks 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. Please park in the Memorial Drive Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed down the path to the log cabin. For more information, please visit the website, www.houstonaudubon.org and click on “Titmouse Club” under the Audubon Docent Programs heading or contact docent@houstonaudubon. org or 713-464-4900.

SATURDAYS IN NATURE

Saturdays in Nature is a hands-on science program for families to do together offered by the Audubon Docent Guild at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Naturalists of all ages will enjoy quality time outdoors, fun nature themes, crafts and guided nature walks (walks offered at 10 and 11 AM).

Start any time between 9 and 11:30 am - no reservations are needed. Donations will be accepted to cover the costs of materials. 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. For more information, visit www.houstonaudubon.org.

Misc. Events NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

Enjoy the outdoors with your child, age 2 1/2 to 5, at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include:

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CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.)

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib. tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-6334610 or by visiting the library.

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New Years - Close at 5 PM on December 31st; Closed on January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - January 20th CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK - JANUARY 19-25, 2014: Every Fort Bend County baby born during this week may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children and information on parenting and on library services. Baby book bags will be given to babies born during that week at OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and to babies cared for at AccessHealth, but ALL Fort Bend County babies who are born during Children’s Book Week are eligible to receive one, while supplies last. Families of Fort Bend babies born at other locations during Children’s Book Week should call the Youth Services department, at 281-341-2634, to receive their book bag.

FAMILY READING CLUB - JANUARY 19, 2014 - MARCH 1, 2014: This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn and have fun together. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. Families who read 36 books or for 6 hours - 6 books per week or for 60 minutes per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for the family and will have their name entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 3, 2014. A single registration is required for each participating family. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which will become available January 18, 2014. Families may also register at one of the libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon registering, families will then have their own online page on which to record their books or reading time. There is no charge to join the Family Reading Club. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that support the county library system.

EVENTS

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘THE KITCHEN HOUSE’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, January 16th, beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public.

• EREADER & OVERDRIVE Q&A - Tuesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 12:30-2:30 PM, Conference Room 2. Library staff will be available at these come-and-go sessions to answer questions about different types of e-readers, using the library’s online digital library and downloading e-books.

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.

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All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents.

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27 (Check or money order only & No Refunds). Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. This class is on Saturday, January 25, 2014, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Registration begin in December.

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6:00 AM-10:00 PM. If you have questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592.

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CARDIO CLASSES - This classes combines aerobics and muscle conditioning.

Mondays: Cardio Muscle Ball - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Tuesdays: Zumba - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 12 noon) Fridays: Cardio Muscle Interval - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturdays: Zumba – 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 12noon) CARDIO-MUSCLE CONDITIONING - This class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. YOGA – Yoga postures exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces

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physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and healing.

Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration, stress reduction. Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. KARATE - The American Society of Karate has classes for ages 6 years and up. For more information call Ian Ekblad-Frank at 832-722-8819 or theninjastar2@yahoo.com (email). Must register for each session.

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM - Junior class 6-12 years and Tuesdays, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM - Senior class 13 & up FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your own on the fitness equipment. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full size towel and wear tennis shoes. Various times available daily. The machines are closed during class times.

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WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM & 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:05 - 10:05 AM & 6:00 - 7:00 PM. ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. MUST HAVE A RELEASE FORM SIGNED

BY A PHYSICIAN. DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout. A flotation device is advised. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Thursday, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 PM-3:00 PM. LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS – Ages 6 months – Adults. Call or come in to get schedule for lessons. Cost is $50.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information, please contact Brenda Kepner, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.

HOUSTON AREA PROJECT LINUS

Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized, can use the following items you might be discarding: • Fabri-cotton, cotton blends, flannel and fleece • Yarn • Crochet thread • Narrow ribbon If you have any of these items to donate or for information about Project Linus, please call Karen Hagin, Cinco Ranch resident and Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-492-2679.

More information about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.

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Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife – one animal at a time. Call the center at 713468-8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.

BE A MENTOR AND GIVE A CHILD THE POWER OF A SECOND CHANCE

CROSSROADS mentors are regular people, just like you, who help prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by fostering supportive mentoring relationships. These young people range from the ages of 10-17. The goal is to reduce juvenile crime and turn these young lives around to develop a positive attitude for positive results. Our mentors must be 21 years of age, willing to commit to one hour a week for one year and submit to fingerprinting and a background check. There are many zip codes available in and around the Katy area with suitable times of the week for mentors to meet with their assigned youth. We are in need of loving and caring mentors for young people that feel as though they are alone in this world. Please consider devoting a minimum of one hour a week that could possibly change a child’s life forever. Many times you are their only hope. Contact Denise Kennedy at CrossroadsVolunteer@hcjpd.hctx.net or 713-295-2779. For more information on our mentorship program, visit our website at www.crossroads-volunteers.org.

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Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room and development. Discover your calling!

For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS

The only time our clients say they feel free is when they’re riding a horse in a brisk walk around the arena or driving a carriage through the wooded pastures or feel the nudge of a horse’s muzzle at their shoulder saying, “I’m glad to see you, my friend.”

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives.

In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics.

Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day.

To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-3567588. SIRE Fort Bend at Sienna Stables, call 281-431-1741.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE

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We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents.

If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www. autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.

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BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.

VOLUNTEER KATY

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.

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HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY

Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further.

Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered.

Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will be given to children – not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization.

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STANDUP FOR KIDS

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S. StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince them that we care, we want them back and we want to help them get off the streets.

ADOPT A US SOLDIER

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United States.

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SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding communities.

We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our website at www. spanish-meadows.com.

AN ART VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER

Stephanie Schmadeke, Director of the Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), a not for profit facility which helps people recover from brain injury, is looking for volunteers to teach painting or drawing lessons to their clients.

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Even if you are new to art, you would have something to offer. Just give them what you know. That will be more than enough. (Paint mixing, pallets, brush choices, hand positions, perspective, shading, blending, etc.) All would be a great help to someone recovering from Aphasia.

The times/days/number of students are all flexible. For more information, contact Stephanie Schmadeke, 713-628-9973 or to learn more about Aphasia, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia.

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.org, email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.

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Imagine if you had no one to share or even worse, you were limited in your ability to participate in the activities you love? Now, imagine how you would feel if someone volunteered to spend time with you and shared your enthusiasm? At Kissito Healthcare, we realize that when you make a difference in someone else’s life, you make a difference in your own. We recognize that our volunteers not only make a difference in the lives’ of our patients, they are the backbone of our Community of Life activities program.

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We invite you to be a part of the Volunteers in Partnership program at Kissito’s Cane Island facility in Katy, Texas. All of our programs and services serve a common goal: a better quality of life for the patient and ultimately isn’t that the goal we all have for ourselves? Kissito Cane Island is a post acute and long-term care facility.

Here are just a few ways you can volunteer: • Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight.

• Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants.

• Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden.

• Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent.

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• History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there.

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If you would like to volunteer your time and/or make a donation, please contact Vicky Ashbrook for more information. Kissito Cane Island is located at 21727 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450. The facility phone is 281-717-1302.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON

Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours you can.

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Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TREASURED ONES FOUNDATION

Treasured Ones Foundation, a day habilitation program for young adults with special needs, located on 913 S. Mason Rd. in Katy, is seeking volunteer help to assist clients with arts and crafts, music, physical activity, computers and much more. For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Janie at 832-766-0505 or 281-829-0284.

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Do you enjoy helping others? Vantage Hospice is seeking volunteers who enjoy visiting with others. There are many opportunities for volunteers such as clerical help, helping with social activities in nursing facilities, sewing or minor handy work projects for our patients. Vantage Hospice will train all volunteers; please contact - Dawn Slezak, dslezak@vantagehospice.com or 281-878-9553.

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• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262.

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

• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER meets every second Monday at 7 PM at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, Room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends.org and the Houston West Chapter at www.tcf.tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707.

• CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 PM at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 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.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.

• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course.

For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637.

• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org.

• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, Classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net.

• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.

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

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

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

• THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome.

Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info.

• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - meets at West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood. For times, 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/

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• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - 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 bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net.

• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-3926064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.

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

• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS – We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031.

Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.

• THE FELLOWSHIP AT CINCO RANCH offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ ministry/merimnao for more information.

• CHRIST CLINIC - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help.

Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (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 281-3986464.

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP GROUP – monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup. com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule.

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

• BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING - meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094 at 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. 832-522-1000

Parenting Groups • LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime Meetings 1st Wed. of month, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Evening Meetings, 4th Mon. of month, 7:00-8:45 PM. For further info., please call: Susan 281-8296833, Ariel 281-731-7313. La Leche League International’s website is: www. lalecheleague.org.

• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com.

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• 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 us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 281859-9900.

• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web.

• KINDRED (FOR MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS) - Meets every other Friday, at 9:30 AM. Register online at Kingsland.org.

• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org.

• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided.

Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty.org/ mothers-of-young-children.

• IBLOOM - Young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy.

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.

• ALL MOMS OF KATY - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved.

• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty.

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Spring Creek Barbeque in the banquet room.

21000 Katy Freeway Katy Texas 77449. For more info., please email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org.

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form.

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989.

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• 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.

• FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org.

• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353.

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.

Community & Commerce Groups POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: • KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated.net or our website www.katyrepublicans.com.

• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com.

• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-6470986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@hotmail.com.

• KATY MOMMY PATRIOTS - moms meeting to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Meets twice a month. For more info., call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854.

ROTARY CLUBS: • THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com.

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com.

• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662.

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• KATY CHAPTER OF PUBLIC SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11 AM - 1 PM at LaFinca Mexican Restaurant on Westheimer Parkway. For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com. Website: www.publicspeakersassociation. com.

BUSINESS/NETWORKING: • AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOC. KATY CHARTER CHAPTER - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. Networking begins at 6:00 PM, dinner and meeting at 6:30 PM. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com.

• W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF ADMIN. PROFESSIONALS (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline. champness@bp.com).

• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - Meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org.

• BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 AM, Willowfork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. If you are interested in growing your business, please come to a meeting. Call Kitty Tennison, President, 281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President, 954-729-3870 for more information.

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• (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO RANCH meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 AM at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas.

• PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413.

• INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://tinyurl. com/yjomekg.

• THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@ live.com.

• WEST KATY NETWEAVERS - meets at Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center in Fulshear every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of attendance is $10, which includes breakfast and coffee. For questions, tajanamesic@ greengrovegroup.com or visit www.meetup.com/West-Katy-Netweavers/ • KATY BAR ASSOCIATION - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Sarah Springer at sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com or 281-646-0644 for more info.

NEIGHBORS/WELCOME: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly 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 281-5788-2078 or 281395-1730.

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• WELCOME WAGON CLUB OF KATY - please call Sharon at 281-3921658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com.

MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS: • THE GREEN TRAILS LADIES CLUB - For more info., call Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177.

• THE GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB - meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For info., www.KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-3923034 or Kyle Simmons 281-497-7180 or www.KatyExchangeClub.com.

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• TEXAS COASTAL CATTLEWOMEN (TCCW) - meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston area. For more info., contact Dorothy at cattlegamma@aol.com or Sue at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987.

• KATY ROCKS - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ Group has a variety of events each month. For more details, visit www. meetup.com/Katy-Rocks.

• BP PARTNERS - Local organization for the spouses and partners of BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info., contact Darshi Shah at darshis@gmail.com or www.bppartnershouston.com.

• KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS - meets at 11:30 AM, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Merrell Center in Katy. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com.

• WESTSIDE OVER 50 CLUB - meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. For reservations and info., please contact Frank Watson at 281-492-6202 or Kirk Hanson, 281-346-0459.

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Craft & Hobby Groups • NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB OF KATY - We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016.

• AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY - meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org.

• THE PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-4920246.

• WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org.

• KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.

• THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS - meets 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road West). For more info. concerning meetings, email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net.

• KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD – Last Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10.

• THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY – Meets first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more info., please visit our website www. houstonpondsociety.org.

• WEST HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA - meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Visit us on the Web at www.whrwa.com for more info. on upcoming events. For more info. Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679.

• FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each Thursday night, 7:30 – 9:30 at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette777@hotmail.com.

• PRAIRIE PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB - meets first four Friday nights at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons

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• HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC. - For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www. squarethru.com.

• THE KATY 4-F BASS CLUB (FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN) - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www. katy4fbassclub.com.

• THE TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org.

• THE KATY BEAD GROUP - meets Wednesdays at 12:00 noon on the second floor of the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean at 281-693-4398 or Carol 281-4926053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com.

• THE KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE - We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 at DoubleDave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol.com or check out www.Pokemontcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info.

• KATY WOODWORKER’S GUILD - meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215.

• THE HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB - meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com.

• THE KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB - meets the first Monday of each month at the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on Mason Road (back room). Eat at 6 PM. Meeting from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to katycruizers@yahoo.com.

• THE KATY AREA ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs Officer at 281-352-8057 for more information on artist mentoring and monthly members’ meetings or visit www.katyareaartists.org.

• CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP - Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. If interested, call Jim at 832-715-8206 (cell) for further information.

Heritage Groups • WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB - meets 3rd Friday of every month, 7:00 PM, at Cy-Fair VFD Admin building, 9630 Telge Road. For more info., call Hank Berti, 281-858-1944.

• IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - meets 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM at the Harris County MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon, in Katy. This is just west of Mason Road, one mile south of I-10 at Mason Road (exit #745). Call 281-395-3038 for more info..

• BRITISH AND EXPAT FAMILIES OF KATY - Social group open to all Brits and expats living in Katy and surrounding areas. For more info., www. meetup.com/british-and-expat-moms-of-katy or contact Vanessa Heintz 281-579-2832 (vanessa.heintz@rocketmail.com).

• BRITISH GROUP - a small group of Brits who meet in the Copperfield/ Cypress/Katy area. If you are interested in joining us for coffee/lunch etc., please phone Lezley Ewen at 281-861-9219 or email bearcreekbrits@gmail. com.

• NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN - Career Branch of NCJW has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info., call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@sbcglobal.net.

• BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION - Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org.

• CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.texas-brigade.org. Select 1st Texas and then Co C.”

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• THE SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE SONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS - meets 3rd Saturday of each month (except April). Lunch meetings are held at The Briar Club located at 2603 Timmons Lane beginning at 12 Noon. Visit us on the Web at http://samhoustonchapter.tripod.com or call John C. Thrash 713-647-0570 or 713-352-0993.

• JAMES BATES SOCIETY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - meets once a month from September to May on Sunday afternoons usually from 2:00 to 4:00 at different locations. Please contact the Senior Society President, Kathy Pritchett at kathyspritchett@gmail.com or by phone at 713-876-6057. For more info., go to www.nscar.org.

MILITARY • AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS - meets at 7:30 PM, at the Elks Lodge on Katy Fort Bend Rd., on the fourth Wednesday of each month. All past and current members of our armed forces are invited to attend.

• FLOYD E. BREEDLOVE POST 9182 OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. near Ave. D. All U.S. veterans of foreign combat are welcome to visit or come join with us. For more details phone 281-391VETS(8387) or come see us!

• MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: Tijerina Detachment meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM at Katy Elks Lodge 1050 Katy-Fort Bend Road in “Old Town Katy.” Jim Gulley, Detachment Commandant, 832-7416961. Or visit us online at www.usmcmarine1.org.

• CIVIL AIR PATROL THUNDERBIRD SQUADRON - Cadet program is open to boys and girls, age 12 and adults. The unit meets every Tuesday night from 6:45 PM to 9 PM at Bear Creek Community Center located at 1601 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. For further info., email ajmorrow1311@ att.net.

University Alumni & Parent Groups • DELTA GAMMA ALUMNAE GROUP OF KATY/WEST HOUSTON - For more info., contact Terri Barrow at 281-492-2847 or tlbarrow402@comcast.net.

• KATY COOGS ALUMNI NETWORK - University of Houston Alumni Club that serves U of H alumni in Katy and its surrounding areas. If you are interested in joining this club, please contact: Rom Crespo, romcrespo@ sbcglobal.net.

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON AGGIE MOM’S CLUB - meet monthly on the first Thursday of each month (except January, July and August) at 7:00 PM, at Living Word Lutheran Church at 3700 South Mason Road, Katy. For more info., visit www.aggiemoms.org or www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com.

• XI MU ETA - We are Beta Sigma Phi, an international Sorority. Please call Geri Riley at 281-395-6468 or geri.riley@juno.com for more info. regarding our chapter and meeting dates.

• LAUREATE THETA PI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI - meets twice a month in member’s homes. For more info., please contact Pinky Stromek at 281-395-6766 or Alice White at 281-599-8347.

• BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY SOUTHWEST HOUSTON COUNCIL - an international women’s friendship network, that also provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. For info., please contact Jill Coble at 281-392-7181, jcoble3930@gmail.com.

• THETA PHI KATY - Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee.dawn@ yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net.

• BEAR CREEK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY INC - meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month (September-May), from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, at Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084. For more info., contact Gary at 281-398-0333, email getober@ hotmail.com or Betty at 713-467-6302, email b.bond007@comcast.net.

• GREATER KATY ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC - welcomes all NPC sorority members to come to their meetings. For further information, see their website at www.katypanhellenic.org.

• SIGMA PHI - local chapter of a national organization, Sigma Alpha Sorority, whose mission is to build sustained friendships, allow for personal growth, while supporting charities. Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee. dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net.

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FREE WORKSHOP ON IDENTITY THEFT OFFERED AT THE FULSHEAR LIBRARY ON JANUARY 9TH!

Fearful of having your identity stolen? Or your bank account emptied? Or your passport sold to an illegal alien? Kenny Seymour, the Police Chief of Fulshear is joining Thrivent Financial and New Creation Church in presenting a one hour workshop on how to prevent identity theft. Chief Seymour advises that being informed is the best way to minimize becoming a victim of identity theft. Bring your questions and concerns to the workshop to be held in the Bob Lutts Library January 9th at 7 PM. The library is located at 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear 77441. Bring a friend!

Snacks provided by Thrivent Financial of Fort Bend County. Questions? Marlene 281-646-0748.

FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS

For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

Saturday, January 4, 2014: SATURDAY WITH THE MASTER GARDENERS “BACKYARD FRUIT PRODUCTION” - Visit our 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the MG volunteers who design and maintain them.

It’s a great way to learn gardening and plants well-suited to Fort Bend County. Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building where you’ll find the gardens and Master Gardeners at work. Gardens are open from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Attend an informal garden talk on Backyard Fruit Production in the Orchard, which starts at 10:00 AM.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST

The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts.

For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.

BIRD HIKES AT SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK RESUMES The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter is eager to inform the public of the resumption of their monthly bird hikes, which began Wednesday, November 6th, from 8 - 10 AM. The bird hikes take place the first Wednesday of each month through May. They are led by expert birders in the Chapter and are free and open to the public. Participants, novices and up, should gather in the parking lot to meet their guides and obtain birding lists. Binoculars are strongly recommended.

Seabourne Creek Nature Park is located on Hwy 36 next to the Rosenberg Civic Center.

JANUARY 21, 2014 - TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST QUARTERLY CHAPTER MEETING The Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist (Fort Bend and Waller Counties) will hold their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Bud O’Shieles Community Center in Rosenberg, Texas. Anyone interested in learning more about the

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SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB

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

FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We will meet Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the chapel of the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City. Our January program will be “DNA by Leon Anhaiser.” Contact Natalie Aggarwal Natalie-aggarwal@hotmail.com for more information.

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

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704.

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Lexington girl’s 4-piece bedroom suite w/queen mattress/boxsprings, $750; 4-piece wall unit bookcase, $700; Hunter-Douglas metal mini blinds, offwhite, various sizes & prices; wrought iron patio table with four chairs, bakers rack and small side table, $75; small iron patio chiminea, $10; quinceanera/ prom dress, pink 2-piece sleeveless corset style top with Cinderella skirt, excellent condition, $100. Cash only. Can email photos. 281-856-7931.

LG Model WM3470HA graphite steel front loading washer, with matching base (a $250 value). Light use for five months. I injured my arm and can’t reach up to put the detergent or softener in the fill cup. Like new, a fantastic deal, $775. 832-723-3384.

E. 5th St.

Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

Grand Parkway

Sunday Bible Classes - 9 am Morning Worship 10 am Evening Worship - 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 pm 5458 E. 5th St.

Katy-Fort Bend

Memorial Oaks Cemetery companion crypt (perpetual care included), $8,500. 281-807-1103, days and evening.

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Motor Guide ET54 Trolling Motor and Minnkota 24LB Trolling Motors, never been used. Sell both for $350. Ken at 832-655-4746.

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The Kleaning Company

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Buying old toys up to 80’s. 281-702-9850

“For a Total Cleaning Experience” Residential & Commercial

• Mop & Wax Floors • Load & Unload Dishwasher • Clean Outside of Appliances • Sweep Front Porch • Change Linens & Towels • Dust Window Ledges & Sills • Remove Trash • Dust Mini Blinds & Ceiling Fans

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2008 black Grand Cherokee, 63K miles, good condition, $14,000. Call 281463-1175 or stultsjaney@yahoo.com for photos.

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Caregiver/Certified Nursing Assistant: Our Care Senior Solutions is interviewing for full or part time Caregivers/CNA’s positions. Schedules will depend on client’s needs. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years experience in caring for seniors. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Resumes should be faxed to 832-8507122 or apply online at www.ourcareseniorsolutions.com.

HELP WANTED

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: 6:30 - 8:30 AM and/or 2:30 - 6:30 PM. Submit applications to Sherry Hubbard, sherryh@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 235.

Member Services Representatives. Responsible adults needed to work the front desk at the Katy YMCA to register members for programs, answer questions, greet, etc. Early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Must love working with the public and be strong at multi-tasking.

Part-Time. Submit applications to Michelle Steffes, michelle.steffes@ ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 214.

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Pet Stytlist/Groomer in NW area. Can you groom both cats and dogs? Want to work with no boss looking over your shoulder? Professional appearance and friendly personality required for a unique grooming experience. Business is booming, be a part of the action, break away from the drudgery at the salon.

We don’t rush you. It’s up to you how long you spend with a client! Full time work, with flexible hours. Pay 50-55% DOE (approx. $20/hr.) 832-762-6356.

Remodeling Specialties, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting • Wood Trim Carpentry/Wood Replacement Sheetrock & Texturing Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Hardi-Plank Siding • Doors & Windows Ceramic Tile • Crown Molding Wood Fencing • General Plumbing General Electric Repairs And much, much more!

Looking for experienced hair stylists and nail tech with a clientele to join our team. Great hours, competitive pay. Full and part time available. Call Jazmyn at 281-550-0519, Michelle Salon & Spa, 16103 West Little York, Suite G, Houston, Texas 77084.

Local church seeking a childcare provider for Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Sunday evenings 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Individuals will be caring for infants to Pre-K children. If interested, please send resume to trinitybcnursery@outlook.com. Background checks and interviews will be done before hiring.

Will Louderman

832-477-4255 wlouderman@gmail.com

Now hiring security officers, part time/full time. No experience necessary.

Retirees welcome. All shifts available. Accepting applications Monday Thursday, 8 AM - 11 AM. Located at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77079. Phone: 281-759-1010.

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 12’ trailer, towing experience 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.

Lifetime Learners Child Development Center and Pre-School is now hiring for our Katy location; teachers and child care providers.Contact Mrs. Dana, 281-394-5437.

(281) 500-6800 Wood and Ornamental Iron •Driveway Gates •Entry Enclosures •Privacy Fence •Breezeway Fence

Salon Picasso looking for experienced stylist and full time salon coordinator.

Call 281-861-9911.

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-2562239.

Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings.

Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281392-5353.

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 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 17121 West Rd. Suite 200 Houston TX 77095.

Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years.

Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com.

Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-4019828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com.

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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.

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.

CUSTOM POOLS • PATIO COVERS OUTDOOR KITCHENS • AND MORE... $2 Million in Liability Insurance Double Bonded 5 Star Home Advisor Rating Owner Operated

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.

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

Katy Family Owned & Operated

Greater Houston

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$2000 OFF Any Repair with this ad

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE

Empty nesters home for sale in Bear Creek Village. Key Map 448E, Katy ISD. Easy access to Beltway or I-10. 2266 SF per HCAD. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage down, gameroom(or 4th bedroom) & office up. Built in 1976. has been our well cared for home last 25 years. New a/c, ductwork, insulation in 2011. New roof 2007. New laminate floors 2009. Foundation repair with transferrable warranty 2013. Neutral paint 2013. Huge island kitchen. Built in office furniture stays. W/D, refrigerator, hanging pot rack, custom drapes, sofa, MBR and DR furniture negotiable to stay. $165k. 281814-0194.

BOARDERS/ROOMMATES

Room for rent for professional; Katy area, private bathroom. Call 281-5127772, leave message or email, Tashalieberman@msn.com.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

Resort Cabo San Lucas Vacation Villa for rent. Luxurious Villa home overlooking Jack Nicklaus’ new Quivira Golf course and Pacific ocean. Fully equipped, gated, sleeps 8-10, two story, private infinity pool, outdoor jacuzzi, large terraces, private on-site concierge, sunsets, etc, etc. Available July 16 - August 1, 2014 by the week only. Ed 832-392-5109.

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-463-4717.

Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.

Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $465 - 7 days $595. 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.

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Katy 281-391-2944 Katy’s Oldest and most reliable company.

1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale 2 (750 milliliter) bottles champagne 1 quart orange sherbet 2 quarts fresh orange juice Place the orange juice, ginger ale and champagne in the refrigerator to get them well chilled. In a large punch bowl, place the block of sherbet in the center and pour the orange juice over the top. Next, pour the ginger ale over the sherbet. Finally, pour both bottles of champagne over the sherbet. Stir gently to mix the liquids, resulting in a foamy top. Serve immediately. Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: Owen L.Falk

Black Eyed Pea and Sausage Soup 1 pound dry black-eyed peas 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced ground black pepper to taste In a large pan, with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas overnight or at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas and return to the pan. Mix in the beef broth, dry onion soup mix, sausage, rice and green chilies.

Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the beans are tender, roughly 1 1/2 hours. Add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered with liquid. Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: Karin Christian

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Cinco Ranch Trash Pick-Up Schedule Best Trash, LLC • 281-313-2378

Waste Corporation of America • 281-368-8397 Neighborhood Autumn Grove

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CINCO RANCH IMPORTANT NUMBERS TM

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Cinco I Principal Management Group (PMG) Cinco II Heritage Grand Office Simply Cinco - Sales Center Twin Villas

281-599-0408 713-981-9000 713-932-1122 281-395-2200

INTERNET WEB PAGE www.CincoRanchLife.org POOLS CR Beach Club & Lifeguard Office Equestrian Village Greenway Village Pool North Lake Pool South Ranch Pool Cinco Ranch Water Park Highland Park Pool Party Reservations (Greater Houston Pool)

281-395-4229 281-492-1614 281-395-4373 281-395-8633 281-398-7605 281-392-6607 281-392-4509 713-771-7665

LAW ENFORCEMENT EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Medical) Non-emergency: Ft. Bend Ct. Sheriff’s Dept.

Harris Ct. Constables Katy I.S.D. Police Dept.

281-341-4665 281-463-6666 281-237-4000

FIRE DEPARTMENT West I-10 Volunteer Dept. Harris Ct Ft. Bend ESD2 ( Willowfork Fire Dept) Community Fire Dept. (S. of Willowfork) Fulshear/Simonton Fire Dept

281-675-3600 281-395-0012 281-498-1310 281-346-2800

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713-703-8605 www.WillowForkDrainageDistrict.com

LIBRARIES Maude Marks Cinco Ranch Katy Branch

281-492-8592 281-395-1311 281-391-3509

COMMUNITY The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch Katy Chamber of Commerce City of Katy Katy Christian Ministries Community Prayer Line

281-395-4653 281-391-5289 281-391-4800 281-391-5261 281-723-7729

UTILITIES / POST OFFICE Center Point Energy 713-659-2111 Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552 Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 Street Light Outages 713-207-2222 or visit www.ceneterpointenergy.com/outage Grande Communications 866-314-4880 Consolidated Comm. (Phone) 281-753-1793 Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 Katy Post Office 281-829-5062 Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000 Fort Bend Motor Vehicle Registration 281-238-1490 Fort Bend Driver’s License Info 866-357-3639 Harris County Driver’s License Info 281-391-4874 Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512 Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191 Poison control 800-764-7661

SCHOOLS KISD Administration KISD Transportation Dept.

Bus Schedules Creech Elementary Exley Elementary Fielder Elementary Griffin Elementary Kilpatrick Elementary Rylander Elementary Williams Elementary Beck Junior High Beckendorff Junior High Cinco Ranch Junior High McMeans Junior High Wood Creek Junior High Seven Lakes High School Cinco Ranch High School

281-396-6000 281-396-7560 281-396-2700 281-237-8850 281-237-8400 281-237-6450 281-237-8700 281-237-7600 281-237-8300 281-237-7200 281-237-3300 281-237-8800 281-237-7300 281-237-8000 281-234-0800 281-237-2800 281-237-7000

HEALTH DEPARTMENT Ft. Bend Ct. Health Dept.

Harris Ct. Health Dept.

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281-644-7000 281-599-5700

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