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December 2012
Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.
Dec 1, 15 & 29 • Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • We will show a recently released DVD movie title. Call the branch for title and rating information. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
crafts in the library all day! • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Dec 1 • 1st Annual Gingerbread Jog • 8:00am • 5K fun run and family 1 Mile walk. All profits from this fundraiser will benefit the PHC operations. • Villagio Town Center, 22756 Westheimer Pkwy • thedriven.net/site.event_reg/eid/444235679/rid/156
Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 4:00pm • The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • 7th-12th Grades • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Sanctuary • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300
Dec 1 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • 5-12 yrs. • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com Dec 1 • 18th Annual FrostFest • 9:00am • 80+ Vendors, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Photos with Santa. • Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community, 1530 Norwalk Dr. • epiphanycatholic.org • 281-578-0707 Dec 1 • Brookwood Christmas Open House • 9:30am • Twas the Night Before Christmas performed by the Brookwood Citizens from 10am2pm at the Reynolds Building Cafetorium. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Cafe and shop til you drop at Gift & Garden Center. • Brookswood, 1752 FM 1489 • cityofbrookshire.org • 281-375-2100 Dec 1 • Build and Grow-Sandman’s Plane • 10:00am-11:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Dec 1 • Holiday Kick-Off with Santa • 1:00pm-2:00pm • Come get your picture with Santa and enjoy holiday snacks and fun. Holiday
Dec 1 • Festival of Lights Parade & Tree Lighting • 6:00pm • City of Fulshear • fulsheartexas.gov • 281-346-1796
Dec 2 • Central Baptist Church Kid’s Rejoice and Drama presents A Rockin’ Royal Christmas • 10:00am • A Higher Calling to a Higher King • Free • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689 Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Free Children’s and Youth Music Program-Jingle Jam • 6:00pm-6:45pm • The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • 3 yrs.-Kindergarten • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Baby Bounce • 10:15am • Story time for infants. • 3-18 mths • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com, and other genealogists to help each other with our work. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
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Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Teen Time • 4:00pm • Hey teens, come out to the library for some fun! Every week we have a different and fun Teen Program! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 3 • Preschool Playhouse-Color Your Find even more Christmas Red & Green • 9:30am • Kids will make family friendly a helping hand-print events at Christmas Tree and Franklin the Turtle activities will make the morning fun. Singing, dancing, story time and play dough to follow. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
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Dec 3 • Monday’s with Mommy: A Magical, Musical Adventure • 10:00am • Take tots on an educational journey utilizing the world-renowned childcentered music and movement program, Kindermusik. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Songs, games, finger plays and hear some good stories. Tickets are required and are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. • 18-36 mths. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free ticket is required. First come, first served. • 3-5 yrs. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Simple sign language, folksongs, lullabies, and finger plays. • 1-12 mths • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • 18-36 mths • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Songs, finger plays, rhymes, bubbles and toys. • 0-18 mths • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
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Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm-7:00pm • The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • 1st-6th Grades • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Sanctuary • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300
Dec 5 • Family Night-Sparkling Snowflakes • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Get ready for the winter holiday by decorating your own snowflake! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Dec 4 & 11 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and song for older babies. • 12-36 mths • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Dec 6 - 14 • Holiday Music Festival • Enjoy the sounds of the holidays with live performances from local school choirs throughout the holiday season. • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com
Dec 4 • Family Night-Sparkling Snowflakes • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Get ready for the winter holiday by decorating your own snowflake! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 mths • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Dec 6 - 7 • Cougar Stars Holiday Parade of Homes • 6:00pm • Visit beautifully decorated Katy homes to inspire you for the holiday season. Purchase tickets at Beau Kisses, Hauerland’s, YaYa Club Clothing Curtain Call Interiors or from your favorite Cougar Star. The CRHS Bravo Choir will perform Dec 6th. • $12/person • Cinco Ranch High School • crhscougarstars.org • 281-237-5261 Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 mths • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • Story time for school age children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Dec 5 & 19 • After-School Break-Snowy Animals • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children in 1st-5th grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
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Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for
some activities presented during the day time. • All Ages • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 6 & 13 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Dec 6 & 20 • Tween Cafe • 4:30pm • Activity and snacks for Tweens. • 6th Grade & up • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 6 • Astronomy on Wheels • Astronomy club is hosting this event. Come and view the night sky through a telescope. The event begins at dusk and will be located in the back of the school in the parking lot. Bring a friend and enjoy this free event. Coffee and hot chocolate will be on sale as well as tasty baked goods. • Cinco Ranch High School Dec 6 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • Get ready to get dirty! Come and learn about the artistic process. This craft is for infants and their guardians! Don’t miss out on the fun. • 0-36 mths • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 7 - 9 • Journey to Bethlehem • An interactive outdoor experience for the whole family. Step back in time to experience the people, places and circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. Free and open to the community. • Current A Christian Church • currentchristian.org • 281-395-4722 Dec 7 - 9 • Celebrate Christmas • 6:30pm8:30pm • Drive-thru life of Christ. • River Bend Baptist Church • riverbendbc.org • 281-346-2279 Dec 7 - 8 • Taylor High School Choir’s 29th Annual Madrigal Dinner Celebration • 7:00pm • The award-winning Choirs will once again take their audience back to Renaissance times. The King and Queen and Court, adorned in royal attire, will join in a celebration of the season, entertaining and delighting all with their magnificent voices. The wenches and beggars of the land, fondly known as the Taylor Choirs, will share in the celebration and entertain the Royal Court with their joyous sounds. • Taylor High School, 20700 Kingsland Blvd • taylorchoir.org • 281-237-3100 Dec 7 • Share Your Holidays Food Drive • 6:00am-6:00pm • The Library will once again be the drop off location for food donations in Channel 13’s annual “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive. The drive begins early in order to allow commuters the opportunity to stop by on their way to work. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Dec 7 • Faithful Moms Meeting • 9:30am • A Christian Mothers group providing fellowship, guest speakers, crafts, breakfast, and childcare in a safe and positive environment. Monthly MNO & playdates scheduled. Contact Lindsay Warr at 281-330-8260 for more information. • First United Methodist Church, 4600 FM 359 • faithumc.org
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Dec 7 • Preschool Playhouse-Color Your Christmas Red & Green • 9:30am • Kids will make a helping hand-print Christmas Tree and Franklin the Turtle activities will make the morning fun. Singing, dancing, story time and play dough to follow. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Dec 7 • 8th Annual Seven Lakes Fine Arts Holiday Extravaganza • 5:30pm • Featuring a fundraiser dinner and silent auction. The dinner and silent auction will involve the band, choir, orchestra, Sapphires, and theatre and proceeds will benefit the upcoming fine arts musical. Dinner and auction are from 5:30pm-7:15pm in the SLHS Commons with a full concert following at 7:30pm in the SLHS PAC. • Seven Lakes High School • sevenlakesptsa.com Dec 7 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Pre register for discounts, $15 or register at the door $17-$20! parents... enjoy a night out! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Dec 8 • KVPAC Blizzard Blitz 5K for the Arts • 8:00am • Feel and hear the thrill of a crowd while you run, walk or skip your way through the streets from LaCenterra, through Cinco Ranch and back. At every kilometer mark completed, race participants will be met with a burst of snow and a frosty congratulatory snow cone at the finish line. • $35/runner • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Dec 8 • 2nd Annual Special Pals & Cinco Life Jingle Tails Fun Run/Walk • 8:00am • Holiday themed family-friends run and walk to benefit Special Pals shelter in West Houston. • The Lake House at Cinco Ranch, 25202 Springwood Lake Dr. • jingletails2012.eventbrite.com Dec 8 • 2nd Annual Home Run for the Holidays • 10:00am-3:00pm • Many exciting events are planned including a free bounce house, carnival games and contests for children of all ages. We will also host free Born to Play, Rookie and Minor League Class demonstrations -- 3-4 yr old (10:30-11 am), 5-6 yr old (12-12:30 pm) and 7-8 yr old (1-1:30 pm). There will be lots of food, sweets and drinks available so come hungry! Stop by for your chance to win some great door prizes, raffles and much more! Bring a wrapped children’s toy or game to Frozen Ropes from Nov. 26-Dec. 8 and receive 5 free tickets for our raffle drawing on Dec. 8. All gifts will be donated to Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. • All Ages • Free • Frozen Ropes Katy • frozenropes.com/katy • 281-578-9790 Dec 8 • Build and Grow-Gingerbread House • 10:00am-11:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Dec 8 • Santa’s Ranch Open House • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Come listen to Christmas music play on handbells and by orchestras. Visit Santa and join the elves in his workshop for fun crafts and other treats. • All Ages • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 9 • Living Word Lutheran Church presents “A Night of Rejoicing” • The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir, Choristers and a chamber orchestra. “A Night of Rejoicing” features both familiar Christmas carols and newly composed pieces. Following each service, there will be an instrument petting zoo for children to get a closeup look at the musical instruments. Showtimes are 8am, 9:30am & 11am. • Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 South Mason Rd • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300x213
Dec 10 • Living Word Play Group • 9:30am • Join moms and kids (5 and under) in the Gathering Place, for a fun morning of circle-time, crafts, coffee, and just time to hang out! Contace Bonnie with questions at bonniebates99@gmail.com. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Gathering Place • livingwordkaty.org/ • 281-392-2300
Dec 9 • Christmas Music Festival • 6:00pm • Come join us and invite your friends, family and neighbors to be a part of this memorable, musical celebration of God’s love from Heaven coming to dwell among us. The Chancel Choir, Song of Zoe, children’s choirs, praise band, church instrumentalists, professional string orchestra, dancers and narrators will present an inspirational program of Christmas music and your favorite carols. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church • holycov.org • 281-579-1200
Dec 10 • Preschool Playhouse-Christmas Party • 9:30am • Make your very own mini Christmas Tree to keep or share! Plus, join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Dec 9 • The Messiah Community Sing-Along • 7:00pm • The Chancel Choir of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will present our annual event with full orchestra in the Sanctuary. We invite everyone in the community to join us, either as a singer or a listener. Scores will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; however, given the limitations of available scores, you are encouraged to bring your own music. We hope this will be a Christmas gift to our community that we can continue giving for years to come. • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church • stpkaty.org • 281-492-8031x329
Dec 11 • Family Night-Marshmallow Snowman • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Enjoy a jolly treat by making an edible marshmallow snowman with a variety of candy! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-111 Dec 12 • How to Teach your Child with Autism to Entertain His/Herself • 8:45am • Independent work and play ideas for the home, car, restaurants, etc. • All ages • Free • Texana Center • texanacenter.com • 281239143535
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Dec 10 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • www.bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330
Dec 10 • Classic Children’s Opera-Hansel and Gretel • 6:30pm • Performance by Houston Grand Opera’s “Operas to Go!” • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Dec 12 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! Come to the library and let imaginations soar. All necessary materials are provided. • 6-11 yrs. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Dec 12 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 12 • Family Night-Marshmallow Snowman • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Enjoy a jolly treat by making an edible marshmallow snowman with a variety of candy! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Dec 12 • SLHS Sapphire Winter Showcase • 7:00pm • Performances from the SLHS Sapphires Dance Team, SLHS Dance Classes, Dance Cline students, as well as local area dance companies, including the Houston Met. Tickets: Pre-event sale $8 and at the door $10. • Seven Lakes High School Performing Arts Center Dec 13 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • Developmental Activity for babies, toddlers, and Preschool age children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 13 • Moms@Second • 7:00pm • Cultivating relationships between moms with children of any age. Each month we enjoy food, friendship, and inspiring speakers. • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west • 713-365-3081
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 13 • Faithful Moms- Moms Night Out • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Contact Lindsay Warr at 281-330-8260 for more information. • First United Methodist Church, 4600 FM 359 • faithumc.org Dec 13 • Central Baptist Church Rejoice Adult Choir and Celebration Ensemble • 7:30pm-8:00pm • Come enjoy live music for the holidays! • Free • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com • 281-492-2689 Dec 14 - 16 • Anything Goes! • The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better. Performances: Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, and Sun 2pm • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Dec 14 & 28 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • 13+ yrs. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Dec 14 • Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting • 9:30am • Our goal is to encourage and equip every mom of a preschooler. • First Baptist Church of Katy • fbckaty.org
Dec 14 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $26 members, non-members $31 • The Little Gym Houston-Copperfield • thelittlegym.com/houstoncopperfieldtx • 281-859-3939 Dec 14 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $30 members, nonmembers $35 • The Little Gym Houston-Memorial • thelittlegym.com/houstonmemorialtx • 281-558-9500 Dec 14 • Flip Flop Clinic • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Students & Non-students ages 6 -18. A tumbling clinic that will include a warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back-handsprings and back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Come flip until you flop! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Dec 15 - 16 • Central Baptist Church Rejoice Adult Choir and Drama presents And On Earth Peace • Showtimes: Sat 6pm and Sun 10am & 6pm • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689
Dec 14 • Preschool Playhouse-Christmas Party • 9:30am • Make your very own mini Christmas Tree to keep or share! Plus, join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Dec 15 • 6th Annual Living Nativity • 6:30pm8:30pm • There will be 3 live representations of the Nativity scene lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Refreshments will also be provided in the fellowship hall throughout the evening. • First Christian Church of Katy • fcckaty.com • 281-492-2693
Dec 14 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat. Registration deadline is Dec. 11. Fee: $15/child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Birth-5th Grade • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330
Dec 15 • Parents’ Survival Night-Winter Wonderland • 7:15pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $28 members, non-members $33 • The Little Gym Katy • thelittlegym.com/katytx • 281-347-1400
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Dec 16 • Chancel Choir Christmas Concert • 6:30pm-8:00pm • The Choir will present a Community Christmas concert. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Dec 18 • Family Night-Christmas Cookies • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Decorate an ooey gooey Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie and write your Christmas list to Santa! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Dec 19 • After-School Break-Candy Crafts • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children in 1st-5th grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 19 • Family Night-Christmas Cookies • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Decorate an ooey gooey Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie and write your Christmas list to Santa! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Dec 20 - 22 • Kids Crazy Christmas Show • A special presentation of the Christmas Story for kids of all ages! There will be dancing by the JUMP team and puppets who creatively tell the story of Christmas. Following the performance, you can visit the cookie corner for a tasty treat. Showtimes are Thurs 6pm & 7pm, Fri 5pm, 6pm & 7pm and Sat 10am & 11am. • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west • 713-365-3081
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 20 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Does your child have a flair for art? Bring them to our art program and watch their talent grow--and have a ton of fun! • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 21 - 22 • Nutcracker • Performances: Fri 7pm & Sat Noon • $6/person • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Dec 21 • Friday Night LightsNutcracker • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Drop your children off while you enjoy an evening free! Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. Minimum number of participants required, class cancellations communicated by KVPAC by Friday Noon. • 3+ yrs. • $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Dec 21 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/ person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • 5-12 yrs. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412
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Dec 21 • Open Gym-Santa Shopper • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. $18/registered students; $20/ non-registered students; $23/at the door for everyone. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Dec 22 - 23 • The Nutcracker • Visit website for tickets. Showtimes: Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm and Sun 2:30pm • $20, $25, & $30 • James E. Taylor High School • allegroballetofhouston.com • 281-496-4670 Dec 24 • Candlelight in the Park • 7:00pm • Come and join in our annual celebration of singing Christmas carols and hot wassel in the park. For more information cent Amy Bedore at amy@thefellowship.org. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch • thefellowship.org Dec 26, 27, 28 & 31 • Free Family Films • 2:00pm • Bring the whole family out to our family film festival this holiday season. Join us as we watch classic full length cartoons by your favorite animators. For movie titles call the library. • All Ages • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Dec 27 • Build It! • 10:30am • This program is a time for your child to explore their creativity and see what they can build. Fun for everyone! • 3+ yrs. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Ongoing SUNDAY Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 4:00pm • Grades 7-12. The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300
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Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • Ages 3-Kindergarten. . The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300
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Toddler Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
December 2012 Toddler Story Time • 10:30 & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Preschool Story Time • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Knitting & Crochet Club • 1:00pm •Learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters, All ages welcome • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
THURSDAY Infant Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 Months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Recommended for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
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Central Baptist Church 281-492-2689 • cbchou.org Dec. 24 • 6pm • Christmas Eve Service
Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church 281-579-1080 • cornerstoneepc.com Dec. 24 • 6pm • Christmas Eve Service
Crosspoint Community Church 281-398-6464 • crosspt.org Dec. 24 • Westgreen Campus • 3pm, 5pm & 7pm • Candlelight Service with Carols & Christmas Music
Current A Christian Church 281-395-4722 • currentchristian.org Dec. 23 • 9:30am & 11am • Prepare to Receive • Dec. 24 • 4pm & 6pm • Prepare to Worship
First United Methodist Church of Katy 281-391-2121 • firstmethodistkaty.com Dec. 24 • 4pm Contemporary Service 9pm • Candlelight Service w/ Communion
Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church 281-646-1903 • whatisgrace.org Dec. 23 • 8:45am & 10:45am • Kids
Holy Covenant United Methodist Church 281-579-1200 • holycov.org Dec. 24 • 4pm • Family & Children’s Service • 6pm, 8pm & 11pm • Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Kingsland Baptist Church 281-492-0785 • kingsland.org Dec. 24 • 3:30, 4:45 • 6 & 7 pm • Candlelight Service
Living Word Lutheran Church 281-392-2300 • livingwordkaty.org Dec. 24 • 2 pm • Contemporary Service 4 pm • Celebration of Children • 7pm &10pm • Festival Candlelight Worship
New Hope Presbyterian Church 281-492-8520 • newhopepckaty.org Dec. 24 • 5:30pm • Children’s Play • 11pm Candlelight Festival of Lessons, with Carols performed by the Chancel Choir, and Communion
Second Baptist Church 713-465-3408 • second.org/west Dec. 24 • 4pm & 6pm • Candlelight Services
St. Peters United Methodist Church 281-492-8031 • stpeterskaty.org Dec. 24 • 3 pm Children’s Worship • 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm, 9:30pm & 11pm Traditional Service • Dec.24 • 5pm & 6:30pm • Contemporary Service
The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch
Parkway Fellowship Church
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281-870-9950 • parkwayfellowship.org Dec 24 • 6pm Christmas Eve Service
Dec. 24 • 6pm & 7:30pm • Unique
River Bend Baptist Church
Candlelight Experience
Westland Baptist Church
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