Westheimer Lakes March 2017

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Home Front The Official Newsletter for Westheimer Lakes Homeowners Association. Published by Krenek Printing Co. - 281-463-8649 MARCH 2017 Houston Rodeo March 7-26 Published by Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, Texas 77095 • 281-463-8649 Advertising: ads@krenekprinting.com • News: news@krenekprinting.com • www.krenekprinting.com

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Front<br />

The<br />

Official Newsletter for <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Homeowners Association.<br />

Published by Krenek Printing Co. - 281-463-8649<br />

MARCH <strong>2017</strong><br />

Houston Rodeo<br />

<strong>March</strong> 7-26<br />

Published by Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, Texas 77095 • 281-463-8649<br />

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8 TH<br />

2:30-4:30 PM<br />

Hop on over to the SplashPad and join your neighbors at<br />

our annual “Egg”stravaganza. We will have special guest<br />

Peter Cottontail and tons of fun activities for all ages! Egg<br />

hunts will begin at 3 PM starting with the youngest age<br />

group. There will be four different age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8,<br />

9 & up. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Don’t<br />

forget your basket and camera!<br />

If you would like to volunteer or need community service<br />

hours for school, please contact<br />

mevrard@canyongate.com.<br />

“EGG”STRAVAGANZA<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Property Owners Association<br />

First Service Residential (713) 932-1122<br />

SplashPad Texas Onsite Office (832) 222-2355<br />

WLN Recreation Center Onsite Office (281)-394-5961<br />

CG Recreation Center (Canyon Gate only) (832) 222-2970<br />

S.E.A.L. Security (832) 956-1956<br />

Houston National Golf Club (281) 304-1400<br />

Utilities<br />

Electricity (TXU) (800) 368-1398<br />

Electricity (Reliant) (713) 207-7777<br />

Gas (Centerpoint) (713) 659-2111<br />

En-touch (Customer Service) (281) 225-1000<br />

Trash (Waste Management) (713) 686-6666<br />

Water (Fort Bend MUD #142) (832) 467-1599<br />

Property Tax Authorities<br />

Fort Bend County Tax (281) 341-3710<br />

Katy ISD (281) 396-6000<br />

Lamar CISD (832) 223-0000<br />

Area Hospitals<br />

Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281- 392-1111<br />

Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000<br />

West Houston Med Center 281-558-3444<br />

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> North Schools (KISD)<br />

Shafer Elementary (PreK-5th) (281) 234-1900<br />

Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> Junior High (6-8) (281) 234-2100<br />

Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> High School (9-12) (281) 237-2800<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Schools (Lamar ISD)<br />

Bentley Elementary (PreK-5th) (832) 223-2900<br />

Leaman Junior Hight (6-8) (832) 223-5200<br />

Fulshear High School (9-12) (832) 223-5000<br />

Foster High School (9-12) (832) 223-3800<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Newsletter<br />

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Fax: (281)-463-2425<br />

Public Services<br />

US Post Office-South (281) 633-0386<br />

US Post Office-Nouth (281) 574-1401<br />

Toll Road EZ Tag (281) 875-3279<br />

Voters Registration (281) 341-8670<br />

Vehicle Registration (281) 341-3709<br />

Drivers License Information (281) 633-5400<br />

Fort Bend Chamber (281) 491-0800<br />

Police & Fire<br />

Emergency 911<br />

Constable Precinct 3 (281) 491-7226<br />

Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff Patrol Sgt. Desk (281) 341-4665<br />

Fulshear Fire Department (281) 346-2800<br />

Emergency Medical Services (281) 342-7233<br />

Poison Control (800) 222-1222<br />

Texas DPS (281) 633-5400<br />

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SPRING GARAGE SALE<br />

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 TH<br />

7 AM-12 NOON<br />

Get ready to start your Spring-cleaning. Rain<br />

or Shine, our community-wide garage sale<br />

will be Saturday, April 29 th . You won’t have<br />

to haul your items far; it will take place in<br />

YOUR OWN garage! Just be ready to open<br />

your garage at 7 AM.<br />

We’ll be creating a map of all the garage sales in the community. To be<br />

added to the map, please email your address to mevrard@canyongate.<br />

com and include a short list (five words or less) of the types of items you<br />

are selling. No additions will be accepted after Wednesday, April 26 th .<br />

The maps will be handed out at the onsite offices the day of the event.<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES EVENT CALENDAR <strong>2017</strong><br />

Saturday, May 13 th : Spring Beerfest - New!<br />

Friday, June 23 rd : Teen Party<br />

Saturday, July 1 st : Independence Celebration - poolside<br />

Friday, July TBD: Night at the Astros<br />

Saturday, August 19 th : Back to School Pool Party<br />

Friday, September 8 th : Wine & Cheese Party<br />

Saturday, September 30 th : Movie Night<br />

Saturday, October 7 th : National Night Out<br />

Saturday, October 21 st : Fall Festival<br />

Saturday, November 4 th :- Fall Garage Sale<br />

Saturday, December 2 nd : Cookies with Santa<br />

December 3 rd -9 th : Holiday Yard Decoration Contest<br />

Please contact Michelle Evrard, Director of Community Events, at<br />

mevrard@canyongate.com if you would like to volunteer for any of our<br />

events! Events are subject to change.<br />

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<strong>2017</strong> MEETINGS - WESTHEIMER LAKES<br />

Subject to change (times and locations) Alternates on Even Months<br />

April 20 th , 5-7 PM: WLN<br />

June 15 th , 5-7 PM: WLN<br />

August 17 th , 5-7 PM: WLN<br />

October 19 th , 5-7 PM: WLN<br />

**Annual Meeting held 1 st week of December**<br />

RESIDENT MEETINGS <strong>2017</strong><br />

Hosted by your resident POA Board Members, <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> residents<br />

are invited to meetings to inform you of current activities and<br />

discuss concerns at 7 PM.<br />

Resident Meeting dates:<br />

Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 16 th : North Clubhouse<br />

Thursday, May 18 th : North Clubhouse<br />

Thursday, July 20 th : North Clubhouse<br />

Thursday, September 21 st : North Clubhouse<br />

Thursday, November 16 th : North Clubhouse<br />

DAYLIGHT SAVING<br />

TIME BEGINS<br />

MARCH 12TH<br />

SET YOUR CLOCK<br />

AHEAD ONE HOUR<br />

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THEATRE UNDER THE STARS<br />

(TUTS) SOCIAL PERKS PROGRAM<br />

Canyon Gate residents can purchase discounted tickets between<br />

10% and 20% off for the following shows:<br />

• <strong>March</strong>: An American in Paris<br />

• April: Dream Girls<br />

• May: Fun Home<br />

Visit TUTS.com to redeem your discount code: CANYONGATE<br />

Discounts valid through May 28, <strong>2017</strong>, online only. All standard fees<br />

apply. Prices and showtimes are subject to change without notice. More<br />

info at 713-558-8888, groupsales@tuts.com or tuts.com/perks.<br />

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called RodeoHouston or<br />

abbreviated HLSR, is one of the largest live entertainment and livestock<br />

exhibitions. It also includes one of the richest regular-season rodeo events.<br />

It has been held at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, since 2003. It was previously<br />

held in the Astrodome. It is considered to be the city’s “signature<br />

event,” much like New Orleans’s Mardi Gras, Dallas’s Texas State Fair, San<br />

Diego’s Comic-Con and New York City’s New Year’s Eve at Times Square.<br />

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Here is the entertainment lineup for <strong>2017</strong>:<br />

<strong>March</strong> 7 th Aaron Watson<br />

<strong>March</strong> 8 th Old Dominion<br />

<strong>March</strong> 9 th Chris Stapleton<br />

<strong>March</strong> 10 th Alicia Keys<br />

<strong>March</strong> 11 th Alan Jackson<br />

<strong>March</strong> 12 th Chainsmokers<br />

<strong>March</strong> 13 th Sam Hunt<br />

<strong>March</strong> 14 th Meghan Trainor<br />

<strong>March</strong> 15 th Thomas Rhett<br />

<strong>March</strong> 16 th Luke Bryan<br />

<strong>March</strong> 17 th Fifth Harmony<br />

<strong>March</strong> 18 th Willie Nelson<br />

<strong>March</strong> 19 th Banda El Recodo Siggno<br />

<strong>March</strong> 20 th Florida Georgia Line<br />

<strong>March</strong> 21 st ZZ Top<br />

<strong>March</strong> 22 nd Chris Young<br />

<strong>March</strong> 23 rd Blink-182<br />

<strong>March</strong> 24 th Dierks Bentley<br />

<strong>March</strong> 25 th Brad Paisley<br />

<strong>March</strong> 26 th Zac Brown Band<br />

GO TEXAN DAY<br />

The Friday before the Parade,<br />

<strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2017</strong>, is also known<br />

as “Go Texan Day,” where the<br />

entire population of Houston<br />

is encouraged to dress in<br />

Western attire, such as jeans,<br />

cowboy boots and cowboy<br />

hats. While the concept was<br />

discussed in 1938 by the General<br />

Manager of the Houston<br />

Chamber of Commerce, it was<br />

not until the 1950’s that it finally<br />

was put into practice. In<br />

1954, Archer Romero chaired<br />

the first Go Texan Committee<br />

to encourage what would<br />

later become a Houston tradition<br />

during the rodeo.<br />

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For more information or tickets to the rodeo,visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />

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HELPFUL COMMUNITY HOURS<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES SPLASHPAD TEXAS HOURS<br />

26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond, TX 77406<br />

Business Office (2 nd Floor)<br />

Phone: 832-222-2355<br />

EMAIL: wsplashpad@entouch.net<br />

Office Hours: Tuesday - 11 AM-7 PM<br />

Wednesday through Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM<br />

Onsite Community Manager: Jackie Williams<br />

The SplashPad Texas water park is open during the winter months<br />

if weather permits. Office staff only are on duty. The SplashPad<br />

Slide Pool is only open during the summer season. Private parties<br />

can be arranged with the Onsite Community Director during<br />

regular business hours only. Please call 832-222-2355 or email<br />

wsplashpad@entouch.net for more information.<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH RECREATION CENTER HOURS<br />

6201 <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> North Drive, Katy, TX 77494<br />

Business Office Phone: 281-394-5961<br />

EMAIL: wln@entouch.net<br />

Office Hours: Tuesday through Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM<br />

Fitness Center Hours: 7 days a week - 5 AM-10 PM<br />

Onsite Community Manager: Maren Grimes<br />

CANYON GATE RECREATION CENTER HOURS<br />

25501 Canyon Crossing Drive, Richmond, TX 77406<br />

Business Office Phone: 832-222-2970<br />

EMAIL: wlgate@entouch.net<br />

Office Hours:<br />

Tuesday-Wednesday: 9 AM-5 PM<br />

Thursday: 1-5 PM<br />

Friday-Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM<br />

Fitness Center Hours: 7 days a week - 5 AM-10 PM<br />

Onsite Community Managers: Veta Buzek<br />

RULES OF THE ROAD FOR WESTHEIMER LAKES AND<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />

This is a reminder... The operation of motorized vehicles (ATV’s, dirt<br />

bikes, golf carts, etc.) other than mowing equipment on pathways or<br />

trails maintained by the Association or any other Common Area within<br />

the community is not allowed.<br />

According to the Texas department of public safety:<br />

• ATV’s are not allowed on a street and an operator crossing a street must<br />

have a valid driver’s license.<br />

• Golf carts are not allowed to be operated on any roadways, sidewalks<br />

or common areas. This includes the Rec Center, SplashPad, lake areas<br />

and playgrounds.<br />

• Mopeds and motor assisted scooters are treated as regular bicycles.<br />

All vehicles used on roads must obey traffic laws including stop signs<br />

and speed limits. For additional information on this subject, go to www.<br />

txdps.state.tx.us/msb/pages/Electric.htm.<br />

DID YOU KNOW… ATV’s and Golf Carts on common areas of the community<br />

require your money to repair these areas when damaged.<br />

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HOW TO REPORT VANDALISM<br />

Dear Residents:<br />

We received information about recent actions of vandalism in the community<br />

and we encourage all the residents to make sure that all garage<br />

doors as well as vehicles are locked.<br />

Also, all the residents within the community have the opportunity to<br />

contact our Patrol Service Company, SEAL Security Solutions, to its 24/7<br />

dedicated hotline for the residents at <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> in order to report<br />

any suspicious activity. The hotline can be reached at 832-956-1956.<br />

FirstService Residential<br />

***If you need to communicate with us, please send an email to contactus.<br />

tx@fsresidential.com or by calling 713-932-1122 and ask to speak with<br />

your Community Manager***<br />

CANYON GATE AND<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH CLUBHOUSE RENTALS*<br />

*Rental of the clubhouse does not include use of the pool.<br />

Rental Fees Include:<br />

Reservation/Administration Fee - $50<br />

(Refundable only if cancelled 72 hours prior to event)<br />

Security/Damage Deposit - $300<br />

During Normal Business Hours - $20/hour, Minimum $40<br />

Tuesday-Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM<br />

After Normal Business Hours- $40/hour, Minimum $80<br />

Note: Two checks will be required from Resident at time contract is<br />

prepared (made payable to <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> POA):<br />

1. Security/Damage Deposit check of $300.<br />

2. Reservation/Administration Fee of $50 plus total number of hours<br />

reserved for the party.<br />

If you would like to use the Gazebo and/or Veranda area, you may rope it<br />

off by providing your own ropes, but you cannot close off any common<br />

area used for entrance/exit to building or fitness center (or back pool<br />

gate during pool season).<br />

****Set-up and clean-up must be included in total rental hours****<br />

Furniture cannot be moved without approval from the Board of Directors<br />

prior to the rental date.<br />

No tape, ticky tack, pushpins, staples, etc. or confetti may<br />

be used in decorating.<br />

All trash must be cleaned up and taken home by resident.<br />

Resident must be present at all times and provide ALL<br />

cleaning materials needed<br />

(including but not limited to broom, mop, vacuum cleaner,<br />

trash bags, etc.)<br />

Occupancy Limit is no more than 60 persons, including the Resident.<br />

Call 832-818-5554<br />

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If alcohol is served, additional rates will apply:<br />

A contract must be entered into between S.E.A.L. Security Solutions, LLC<br />

and the responsible renting party. One courtesy officer will be required<br />

for a minimum of 4 hours at $32/hr. + tax. Resident must contact S.E.A.L.<br />

Security Solutions, LLC at 713-979-2388 to schedule security services<br />

for the event 2 weeks in advance. Payment will need to be collected no<br />

later than 7 days prior to the event.<br />

All persons must vacate the Facility no later than 11:45 PM.<br />

Please allow a minimum of one week prior to event for approval of<br />

contract by the Board of Directors. More time is required for processing<br />

and scheduling if alcohol is to be served<br />

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WELCOME TO CANYON GATES AT WESTHEIMER LAKES!<br />

RESIDENT & VISITOR ENTRY INFORMATION<br />

Residents with a Registered EZ Tag:<br />

Enter through far right lane. Gate House check-in NOT required.<br />

(Auto-Gate)<br />

Residents with a Canyon Gate Permit Decal (must be displayed<br />

on top left corner of windshield):<br />

Enter through middle lane. Gate House check-in NOT Required.<br />

(Officer will open gate)<br />

Residents without a Canyon Gate Permit Decal:<br />

Enter through far left lane. Gate House check-in is required.<br />

• The Gate House Officer will require your valid Texas Driver’s<br />

License or Texas State ID to verify residency.<br />

• Officer will record name and license plate.<br />

• If you are new to the community, show your current Valid Driver’s<br />

License or State Issued Photo ID and give Officer your new<br />

Canyon Gates address. Officer will also record name and license plate.<br />

Visitors:<br />

Enter through far left lane. Gate House check-in is required.<br />

• The Gate House Officer will require you to present a valid<br />

Driver’s License or State ID<br />

• Identify name and address of Resident whom you are visiting<br />

• Officer will record name and license plate and you will be given entry<br />

*If the Resident has opted to be notified by phone before Visitors are<br />

granted entry, visitors will only be granted entry if the resident answers<br />

and confirms entry.<br />

Contractors:<br />

Enter through far left lane. Gate House check-in is required.<br />

The Gate House Officer will record the following information:<br />

BASHANS PAINTING<br />

& HOME REPAIR<br />

• Interior & Exterior Painting<br />

• Wallpaper Removal<br />

• HARDIPLANK ® Installation • Custom Texturing<br />

• Sheetrock Repair<br />

• Pressure Washing<br />

• Cabinet Painting<br />

• Fence Repair/Replacement<br />

• Wood Replacement<br />

• Garage Floor Epoxy<br />

• Interior Carpentry<br />

• Custom Staining<br />

• Crown Molding<br />

• Roofing<br />

• Faux Painting<br />

• Gutter Repair & Replacement<br />

NO No MONEY moNey UP up FRONT froNt<br />

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281-731-3383 cell<br />

We accept all major credit cards<br />

1. Name and address of service provider as well as personnel<br />

(valid driver’s license or state ID)<br />

2. Reason for visit<br />

3. License Plate<br />

If the Resident has opted to be notified by phone before contractors<br />

are granted entry, contractors will only be granted entry if the resident<br />

answers and confirms access. Access for contractors is issued on a dayto-day<br />

basis (must follow above procedures for all re-entry).<br />

Questions? 832-222-2355/713-984-7205 or wsplashpad@entouch.net<br />

Note: Ensure all your residential information is up to date with Board<br />

to avoid delays and access denials. Failure to comply with these rules<br />

will result in a Criminal Trespassing Warning (if visitor/contractor). Information<br />

on non-compliance is forwarded to the Board members for<br />

further action (if residents).<br />

S.E.A.L. Officer stationed at the guard house must remain at the guard<br />

house at all times.<br />

In Case Of Emergency, Call 9-1-1. Then call S.E.A.L.’s Emergency 24-hour<br />

Hotline # 832-956-1956 for assistance and to report all suspicious activity.<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES EMAIL LIST<br />

Don’t miss out on up-to-date info. Get on the email list! Community<br />

emails are sent regularly to residents with community news and other<br />

important information. Email addresses remain confidential. If you<br />

would like to receive regular updates, please register at<br />

www.canyongate.com/residents/wl.<br />

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diagnose and treat common to complex neurological disorders. With innovative and<br />

advanced treatment options, we provide the most comprehensive care close to home.<br />

Our team of physicians treats a variety of disorders, including<br />

• Alzheimer’s disease,<br />

dementia and memory loss<br />

• Amyotrophic lateral<br />

sclerosis (ALS) and other<br />

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• Brain and spinal tumors<br />

• Chronic pain<br />

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• Parkinson’s disease and<br />

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• Severe headaches<br />

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For more information, visit<br />

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or to schedule an appointment,<br />

call 832.522.5522.<br />

HAVE YOU LOGGED IN YET?<br />

www.canyongate.com /residents/wl<br />

Features of the <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Community Intranet include:<br />

• Receive e-blasts from the Association (i.e. Association news and announcements,<br />

community events, local area happenings and more!)<br />

• Resident Directory<br />

• Classifieds<br />

• Current Events and Activities<br />

• Documents and Forms (i.e. ARC guidelines, deed restrictions,<br />

financials, etc.)<br />

• Event Photos and MORE!<br />

Individuals must be registered as a resident (at the SplashPad) before<br />

they can have access to the community intranet.<br />

BOARD APPROVED COMMITTEES AND DESCRIPTIONS<br />

SOCIAL COMMITTEE<br />

Assist the community in creating, implementing and supporting<br />

events and activities. These events include, “Egg”stravaganza, Cookies<br />

with Santa and more!<br />

LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE<br />

The primary role is to support a social club for landscaping ideas,<br />

also known as the Garden Club. They are responsible for inviting<br />

horticulture guest speakers for community events and sharing a<br />

general interest in landscaping. They also assist with the Holiday<br />

Decoration Yard Contest.<br />

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE<br />

To assist the community in creating, implementing and supporting<br />

communication efforts including the newsletter, intranet and section<br />

leaders and block captains. They also assist with the Holiday<br />

Decoration Yard Contest.<br />

TRAFFIC/SAFETY COMMITTEE<br />

Assists with safety and awareness within the community, making<br />

recommendations to the Board for placement of stop signs and<br />

speed humps.<br />

ADOPT A SCHOOL COMMITTEE<br />

Provides recommendations to the Board of Directors for the donation<br />

of AAS funds to the schools within that community for educational<br />

school items, such as computers, library books, etc. These funds also<br />

may be allotted for enhancements within the community such as<br />

sidewalks, playground areas or other improvements that will benefit<br />

the students of the community.<br />

MOM’S GROUP AT WESTHEIMER LAKES<br />

Interested in starting a Mom’s Play Group for toddlers at <strong>Westheimer</strong><br />

<strong>Lakes</strong>? Please contact Michelle at mevrard@canyongate.com to<br />

sign-up.<br />

TO CONTACT THE BOARD<br />

Please address the Board of Directors via First Service Residential:<br />

First Service Residential<br />

440 Cobia, Suite 1901 Katy, TX 77494<br />

713-932-1122 contactus.tx@fsresidential.com<br />

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P Add Circuits<br />

P Panel Replacement<br />

P Cable/Phone<br />

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Family Owned<br />

& Operated<br />

REPORT IT!!!<br />

If you witness any suspicious<br />

behavior around the community<br />

please contact the local authorities<br />

immediately at the non-emergency<br />

number 281-341-4665.<br />

LET US KEEP OUR<br />

NEIGHBORHOODS<br />

LITTER FREE!<br />

Take responsibility for yourself<br />

and be a good neighbor! Keep our<br />

streets and neighborhood trash<br />

and litter free! Make it a habit, be<br />

a good neighbor and do your part!<br />

If each person did their own part<br />

(around the outside of their home<br />

including their little stretch of<br />

street in front of their house), what<br />

a better place this would be to live!<br />

A clean environment/neighborhood<br />

makes people feel good<br />

about themselves. They will keep<br />

it clean. Some need to be reminded.<br />

Others need to be continually<br />

reminded. It takes time to change<br />

habits. Keeping your neighborhood<br />

clean is a habit that takes<br />

conscious effort.<br />

GOLF BALLS<br />

Hitting golf balls is meant for the<br />

golf course only. It can cause damage<br />

not only to personal property<br />

but to people as well. Please respect<br />

your neighbors and refrain<br />

from hitting golf balls inside the<br />

community.<br />

NO TRESPASSING ON<br />

RESIDENTS PRIVATE<br />

PROPERTY<br />

There have been complaints about<br />

children crossing through residents’<br />

private yards to get to the<br />

facilities. Please let children know<br />

that they cannot cross private<br />

property. If this should occur more<br />

than once, we ask homeowners’<br />

to contact the proper authorities.<br />

BASKETBALL GOALS<br />

Basketball is a fun sport that many<br />

like to play. As a reminder, please<br />

make sure that all basketball goals<br />

are kept in an upright position in<br />

your driveway. Basketball goals<br />

should not be left in the street at<br />

anytime or left on the side of your<br />

home when not in use. Leaving<br />

Basketball goals in the street can<br />

be a nuisance to drivers in the<br />

community and a hazard should<br />

there be a need for an emergency<br />

vehicle to gain access to your<br />

street. Please note this is also a<br />

violation of deed restrictions and<br />

if you receive violation letters regarding<br />

this matter you could be<br />

sent to the attorney and be liable<br />

for those charges.<br />

UNWANTED SOLICITORS<br />

NO SOLICITING signs are posted<br />

throughout the entrances of the<br />

community. If this continues to<br />

be a growing issue at your residence<br />

and would like to place a<br />

NO SOLICITING sign in your yard,<br />

you may certainly do so. Please be<br />

sure that the sign is placed by your<br />

front door and place only (1) sign<br />

at your home.<br />

If you feel in danger and think the<br />

solicitor will be in the community<br />

long enough to call the authorities,<br />

we suggest you call the local<br />

Police Department.<br />

KEEP OUR LAKES CLEAN<br />

Please help us keep our community<br />

beautiful by NOT THROWING<br />

trash and debris around or into<br />

the lakes. In addition, there is NO<br />

SWIMMING, BOATING OR FISHING<br />

in the LAKES.<br />

NO DUMPING IN EMPTY LOTS<br />

Please help us keep our community<br />

clean by NOT DUMPING trash<br />

and debris onto empty lots. Neighbors<br />

please report violators and<br />

be ready to provide license plate<br />

number and photo or any other<br />

pertinent information.<br />

COMMUNITY REMINDER<br />

Please keep all trash, including<br />

lawn clipping bags, stored out of<br />

sight until trash pick up day.<br />

CANYON GATE<br />

ATTENDANT SERVICES<br />

Hours of operation are 24/7<br />

Sunday thru Saturday. The gate<br />

attendant’s office is located at<br />

the entrance to Canyon Gate at<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> on Idlewood<br />

Crossing Dr.<br />

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CANYON GATE EZ TAG LANE ACCESS<br />

Please be patient when approaching the EZ<br />

Tag barrier arm and obey the signs. After<br />

stopping at the stop sign, proceed slowly and<br />

wait until the barrier arm opens fully. Bumping<br />

or hitting the barrier arm causes costly<br />

and unnecesary repairs to the Association.<br />

If there is a car in front of you, please remain<br />

at the stop sign until the car has gone through<br />

the arm and the arm is closed. The barrier<br />

arm closes after each vehicle every time.<br />

CANYON SPRINGS AND<br />

CANYON FALLS GATES<br />

The Canyon Springs and Canyon Falls Gates<br />

EZ Tag Entry lanes are for registered resident<br />

entry only via electronic EZ Tags (Harris<br />

County EZ TAG or Community fast pass tags<br />

for community use only). Electronic entry<br />

tags, including credit card size Access Cards<br />

and telephone home number registration<br />

services are available to all Canyon Springs<br />

and Canyon Falls residents at the SplashPad<br />

office Tuesday through Saturday. Call 832-<br />

222-2355 for more details.<br />

The entry will remain open during the day<br />

while sales and construction of new homes<br />

are in operation and gates will close at night.<br />

The gated areas may be accessed three (3)<br />

ways; with EZ Tag or fast pass tags, Access<br />

Card (reader is located at the dial up box in<br />

the left lane) or you may dial the home code<br />

on the telephone 10 key pad. If someone is<br />

home to answer, access may then be granted.<br />

If you experience difficulty, the gate attendant’s<br />

office may be called by pressing #0001<br />

on the 10 keypad.<br />

In the event the gates do not open, please<br />

call the gate attendant and they can open<br />

the gate during the evening hours of 7:30<br />

PM until 5 AM. Report all gate malfunctions<br />

to either 832-222-2650 or at 832-222-2355, if<br />

no one is available, please leave a message<br />

with your name, phone number and a brief<br />

description of the situation. The gate repairs<br />

will be called into the gate service company.<br />

DEED RESTRICTION PROCESS FOR<br />

GENERAL VIOLATIONS<br />

1 st letter: Notifying owner of violation and<br />

giving them (30 days) to cease and desist.<br />

(Legally no further letters can go out for this<br />

violation until the (30 days) has expired.)<br />

2 nd letter: After the (30 days) has expired from<br />

the 1 st letter a 2 nd letter notifying the owner<br />

of violation will be sent. (Please note that<br />

depending on what the violation is the board<br />

can send the account to the attorney when<br />

the (30 days) has expired from this letter.)<br />

3 rd letter: This letter is optional to the board<br />

and depending on what the violation is they<br />

do not always feel the need to send a 3 rd letter.<br />

At any time you feel that you get a letter that<br />

is not warranted, please feel free to contact<br />

First Service immediately to discuss at<br />

713-932-1122.<br />

Please note that yard maintenance does not<br />

require 30-day notice for correction.<br />

REMEMBER:<br />

PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU DIG<br />

Texas One Call System: dial “811”<br />

Prior to performing work on your property,<br />

call the “Texas One Call System at 811.” They<br />

will mark the location of the utility lines<br />

easement within your property. Remember,<br />

damages to any utility lines within your<br />

property can affect services to YOU and YOUR<br />

neighbor’s homes. Thanks for taking time to<br />

call before you dig!<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

The Association doesn’t verify, endorse or<br />

approve any products, information or opinions<br />

mentioned at Association sponsored<br />

functions or contained in this community<br />

newsletter.<br />

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ADOPT-A-SCHOOL<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> P.O.A. presented Adopt-A-School Program donations<br />

to Foster High School. The Lamar CISD school received a check<br />

for $5,000 to the Robotics Club, an investment in the future of our<br />

students.<br />

Fostering support for our community’s children through local programs<br />

and activities is the goal of the Adopt-A-School Fund. The<br />

Fund is established through contributions from homeowners, the<br />

developer and builders in the <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Community at the<br />

time of closing and continues to be fed through subsequent home<br />

sales and purchases in the community.<br />

Funding requests for this program are submitted to and reviewed by<br />

the board for approval. Suggestions for donations to programs and<br />

activities benefiting the children of <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> should be submitted<br />

to First Service Residential at contactus.tx@fsresidential.com.<br />

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT<br />

Interested in getting more involved in the community? Join a<br />

<strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> committee or group.<br />

COMMITTEES:<br />

• Social<br />

Please contact Michelle at mevrard@canyongate.com if interested<br />

in helping out with events.<br />

• Communications<br />

If you are interested in being a Section Leader or Block Captain, please<br />

contact Michelle at mevrard@canyongate.com.<br />

• Landscape<br />

Contact Mary Baker at marybaker@entouch.net for more details.<br />

• Traffic & Safety<br />

Contact Linda Parker at LParker173@comcast.net for more details.<br />

GROUPS:<br />

• Adult Community Group<br />

ADULTS ONLY (all ages). If interested and want to be added to email<br />

list, contact Linda Parker at LParker173@comcast.net<br />

• Crochet<br />

Contact Mandi Miller at mandimiller121005@yahoo.com<br />

• Hobby Group<br />

Contact Gwen Goldsberry at jbbum1964@gmail.com. Meet daytime<br />

on Thursdays or Saturdays. Hobbies include: quilt making, crochet,<br />

hand-made cards for veterans, wreath making and more!<br />

• Mom’s Group<br />

Contact Michelle Evrard at mevrard@canyongate.com<br />

• Scrapbooking Club<br />

Contact Janette at 714-404-4836 or janette.ong@juno.com<br />

To sign-up or for more information, contact Michelle Evrard at mevrard@canyongate.com<br />

or 713-783-6702.<br />

PLEASE BE OBSERVANT OF POSTED<br />

TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SPEEDS<br />

Please respect the posted traffic speeds and stop signs in our community.<br />

They are here to make our community a safe and pleasant place<br />

to live. School is out and our children are enjoying their summer at<br />

our amenities. Please use extra caution when driving near our parks<br />

and community pools.<br />

MAKING KATY STRONGER<br />

We invite you to come out and experience the new state-of-the-art facility in Katy.<br />

NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS SERVING KATY<br />

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NEW LOCATION<br />

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Kingsland Blvd.<br />

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Join today at ymcahouston.org or visit a location nearest you.<br />

YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.<br />

Everyone is welcome.<br />

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IMPORTANT TRASH<br />

INFORMATION<br />

Remember: Unless it is trash pick<br />

up day, your trashcans (and any<br />

bags of trash) must be hidden<br />

from public view. Please do not<br />

store your trashcans in front of<br />

your garage or on the side of your<br />

home - your neighbors don’t want<br />

to look out their windows and see<br />

your garbage either. Please be respectful<br />

and only place trash out<br />

on specific trash days.<br />

WL TRASH PICK-UP<br />

SCHEDULE<br />

Garbage collection days are:<br />

Wednesday and Saturday. Trash<br />

containers must be at curb by 7<br />

AM on Wednesdays and Saturdays.<br />

* Holidays - when the pickup day<br />

falls on a holiday there will be no<br />

trash pickup that day and instead<br />

will be picked up on the next<br />

scheduled pickup day.<br />

Note: Saturdays –<br />

Heavy pick-up day.<br />

Recycling collection day is:<br />

Wednesday. Items collected:<br />

newsprint only, aluminum &<br />

bi-metal cans, plastics coded #1<br />

& #2. Please rinse all food containers.<br />

Service Provider is Waste<br />

Management – 713-686-6666.<br />

PLANNING ON OUTDOOR<br />

HOME IMPROVEMENTS?<br />

Please remember that when planning<br />

to do any outdoor home improvements,<br />

you must first apply<br />

for approval from the Architectural<br />

Review Committee by submitting<br />

a home improvement form. Visit<br />

the SplashPad Texas office or call<br />

her at 832-222-2355 for an ARC<br />

form and more information.<br />

STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE<br />

To report a street light that is not<br />

working, call Centerpoint Energy<br />

at 713-207-2222. You will need to<br />

report both the number on the<br />

base of the pole and the street address.<br />

You may also report outages<br />

online at www.centerpointenergy.<br />

com/outage.<br />

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NEW HOMEOWNERS MUST<br />

REGISTER TO GAIN ACCESS<br />

TO AMENITIES<br />

All new homeowners, as well as<br />

current residents (if not already<br />

registered), are asked to register at<br />

the <strong>Westheimer</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> onsite office<br />

located on the second floor of the<br />

SplashPad Texas building. This<br />

process ensures that all residents<br />

have access to the amenities such<br />

as the pool, automobile stickers<br />

and EZ Tag enrollment (no cost<br />

with a Harris County EZ Tag) for<br />

entry into the EZ Tag lanes at the<br />

gated sections. Some electronic<br />

tag fees are applicable. Your proof<br />

of resident ownership will be<br />

needed to properly complete your<br />

registration.<br />

The gate attendants maintain a list<br />

of residents that have registered<br />

at the onsite business office. Your<br />

visitors should also be reminded<br />

to stop and register with the gate<br />

attendant. Association’s property<br />

is under camera surveillance<br />

cameras are in place throughout<br />

strategic areas of the community.<br />

For more details and assistance,<br />

please contact your onsite office<br />

manager at 832-222-2355.<br />

SEEKING WESTHEIMER<br />

LAKES AND WESTHEIMER<br />

LAKES NORTH<br />

SECTION LEADERS AND<br />

BLOCK CAPTAINS<br />

You can make a difference: so<br />

many of our homeowners have<br />

talents and gifts that could contribute<br />

to the value of our neighborhood.<br />

Consider a volunteer<br />

position to increase awareness<br />

and safety for your biggest investment<br />

and community.<br />

For more information on becoming<br />

a block captain or section<br />

leader, please contact Michelle<br />

Evrard, Director of Community<br />

Events, at mevrard@canyongate.<br />

com or 713-783-6702.<br />

Your <strong>2017</strong> Section Leaders<br />

Include:<br />

CANYON GATE<br />

East: Philip Booth<br />

(philip.booth@outlook.com)<br />

West: Randy Carter<br />

(Randy.Carter@Reagan.Com)<br />

• Interior/Exterior Painting<br />

• HARDI Plank® Installation<br />

• Gutter Repair & Installation<br />

• Door Replacement & Refinish<br />

• Power Washing<br />

• Fence Repair & Installation<br />

• Sheetrock Repair & Installation<br />

• Custom Texture<br />

• NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION •<br />

• POOL REMODELS & REPAIRS •<br />

Visit • POOL us online CLEANING at SuncorOutdoors.com<br />

SERVICE •<br />

Weekly pool maintenance<br />

• PATIO COVERS & ARBORS •<br />

Including Outdoors Kitchens & Bars<br />

• DECKS •<br />

Flagstone, pavers, spray deck<br />

& stamped concrete<br />

• Varnish & Stain Finishes<br />

• Paint Kitchen Cabinets<br />

• Wallpaper Removal<br />

• Garage Floor Epoxy<br />

• Granite Countertops<br />

• Flooring Installation<br />

(Tile/Hardwood/Laminate)<br />

• Crown Molding & Custom Carpentry<br />

COMPLETE KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING<br />

30+ Years Experience ² Commercial/Residential ² Insured<br />

References Upon Request ² 2 Year Warranty ² Accept All Major Credit Cards<br />

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE<br />

281-781-6713 | katypropr@gmail.com<br />

• LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION •<br />

Custom landscapes, water features and stonework<br />

• IRRIGATION (Lic. 8260)•<br />

Sprinkler system / drainage installation and repair<br />

• LAWN CARE •<br />

Basic lawn maintenance & full-service packages<br />

• LIGHTSCAPES •<br />

Quality lighting & installation<br />

Swimming Pools, Landscapes & Outdoor Living<br />

(281) 859-2122 www.suncoroutdoors.com<br />

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ARBOR SERVICES<br />

Tree Trimming<br />

Tree Pruning<br />

Tree Removal<br />

Stump Grinding<br />

Tree Planting<br />

Palm Tree Pruning<br />

Root Barriers<br />

Tree Fertilizations<br />

Spring & Fall Clean-Ups<br />

Mulching<br />

Firewood<br />

FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED<br />

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL<br />

281-642-7824<br />

CANYON LAKES<br />

Section 1: David Levin<br />

(david@soldbydavidlevin.com)<br />

Section 2: Sharon Henry<br />

(sahenryatty215@gmail.com)<br />

CANYON SPRINGS<br />

Section 1: Linzi Taylor<br />

(LRTaylor01@gmail.com)<br />

Section 2: Nathalia de la Torre<br />

(Delatorre.nathalia@yahoo.com)<br />

CANYON VILLAGE<br />

Section 1: OPEN<br />

Section 2: OPEN<br />

Section 3: Wanda Crotty<br />

(wandainthevillage@yahoo.com)<br />

Section 4: OPEN<br />

Section 5: Brittany Webb<br />

(andy.brittany2010@gmail.com)<br />

Section 6: OPEN<br />

HORSESHOE RIDGE<br />

Section 1: Jamie Mayeux<br />

(closetrunner@gmail.com)<br />

VILLAS<br />

Section 1: OPEN<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />

Section 1: OPEN<br />

Section 2: Dan Henry<br />

(dan.henry@entouch.net)<br />

Section 3: OPEN<br />

Section 4: OPEN<br />

Section 5: Tamara Ishee<br />

(tamaraishee@gmail.com)<br />

Section 6: Janette Ong<br />

(janette.ong@juno.com)<br />

Section 7: OPEN<br />

Section 8: OPEN<br />

Section 9: Nadia Simmons<br />

(WLNSection9@gmail.com<br />

or aggounn@gmail.com)<br />

Section 10: OPEN<br />

Section 11: OPEN<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job<br />

seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.<br />

com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate<br />

(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your<br />

newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please<br />

make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make<br />

sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do<br />

not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until<br />

we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY:<br />

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE<br />

SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE,<br />

L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

BABYSITTING LIST<br />

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

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ANIMAL / PET CONTROL<br />

Please respect your neighbors’ yards and their personal space…<br />

remember that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within<br />

the house and must not be allowed to bark all night long or cause<br />

a nuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leash at all times when<br />

away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s<br />

responsibility, when walking their pet within the subdivision, to<br />

keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please remember that cats must<br />

also be confined.<br />

To report loose dogs, please call Ft. Bend Animal Control at<br />

281-342-1512.<br />

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE<br />

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but please have courtesy to<br />

please scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout<br />

the community trails, you will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage<br />

and in some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags<br />

- you’ll be recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work<br />

hard with their lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper and<br />

a recycled grocery bag or anything else. Picking up after your pets<br />

shows your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.<br />

Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard<br />

to maintaining their grass!<br />

STOP THAT BARKING!<br />

Dogs left alone all day get bored and restless and many find relief in<br />

barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. But, nothing<br />

is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog<br />

is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement<br />

ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will<br />

thank you!<br />

Training. Always the first recommendation<br />

for any behavioral problem! Help is<br />

as close as the Yellow Pages. Training not<br />

only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised<br />

how much it helps you, too. You may get<br />

some insight into why your dog barks so<br />

much or what it is trying to communicate.<br />

Citronella collars. A humane alternative<br />

to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar<br />

and costs about the same. Available on<br />

the web and in pet stores.<br />

Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing<br />

an outspoken dog indoors or confining<br />

it to a crate can cut down on the<br />

disturbance to neighbors.<br />

Reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help<br />

muffle street noise or leave a radio on<br />

to mask it. Disconnect telephones and<br />

doorbells before leaving your home if<br />

they upset your dog or make it bark.<br />

Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship—a<br />

cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a<br />

pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a<br />

day-care facility once or twice a week.<br />

Doggy Door. Dogs left loose inside the home that have access to a<br />

doggy door can go outside and bark constantly without the owner<br />

knowing they went outside. Consider locking the door when away<br />

from home.<br />

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The Real<br />

Craftwives<br />

of Katy<br />

THE REAL CRAFTWIVES OF KATY<br />

SPRING FAMILY EXPO<br />

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, <strong>2017</strong>, 12-5 PM<br />

No Label Brewery,<br />

5351 1 st St., Katy, TX<br />

Come check out what all the local vendors<br />

have to offer. Children and adult<br />

clothing, home and yard décor, candles,<br />

unique gifts, furniture, food and much<br />

more! Bring the whole family to enjoy<br />

live music, kids activities and delicious food trucks! It’s an event for<br />

the whole family!<br />

KATY COLOR RUN 5K CHALK IT UP FOR<br />

CHARITES FUNDRAISER<br />

Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Join us for the 1 st Katy Color Run 5K on Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong> at<br />

APEX Medical Building located at 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Texas<br />

77494. This family fun event is a joint fundraiser between Christ<br />

Clinic, Clothed by Faith and Hope Impacts, nonprofits that aid the<br />

underserved in the Katy community. We are anticipating at least 500<br />

people in attendance.<br />

The event will feature a chalk filled, 5K chip-timed run at 8 AM and<br />

a Mascot led 1K Kids Dash to start at 9 AM. In addition to racing fun,<br />

participants can enjoy a post-race party featuring an entertainment<br />

stage, a Chalk Art contest highlighting local artists, fitness demonstrations,<br />

Kid Fun Zone and healthy food vendors. 5K- $25 and 1K- $10<br />

(12 and under.) Event sponsorship, volunteer opportunities for high<br />

school students and 10x10 vendor space for healthy lifestyle vendors<br />

available for $50. Contact Michael at michael@christclinickaty.org.<br />

For more information, visit<br />

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyColorRun5K.<br />

KATY TASTE FEST SERVING<br />

FUN AND FOOD FOR<br />

A GOOD CAUSE AT<br />

<strong>2017</strong> FESTIVAL<br />

Festival’s charity partners include<br />

Katy Care, Krause Children’s Center,<br />

Helping Kids Ministry and more. The<br />

festival is an event for foodies to<br />

experience fare from Katy’s diverse<br />

restaurant scene. Emphasis is on fun for the whole family with a<br />

variety of local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, a large kids<br />

zone, a dessert oasis, live entertainment and a silent auction. The<br />

festival will debut at Villagio Town Center on <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>2017</strong>, 11 AM-4<br />

PM. Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several nonprofits that focus<br />

on abused, neglected and abandoned children.<br />

Katy Taste Fest supports several Katy non-profit groups, including<br />

Katy Cares, Helping Kids Ministry, Krause Children’s Center and Armor<br />

of Hope Foundation. All proceeds from Katy Taste Fest will benefit<br />

Katy nonprofits that help vulnerable children. For more information<br />

about Katy Taste Fest charity partners or to purchase tickets, please<br />

visit KatyTasteFest.com.<br />

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KatyTasteFest<br />

• Instagram: www.instaggram.com/KatyTasteFest<br />

• Twitter: www.twitter.com/KatyTasteFest<br />

SPRING BREAK<br />

HORSEBACK<br />

RIDING CAMP<br />

<strong>March</strong> 13-17, <strong>2017</strong>,<br />

9 AM-2 PM each day<br />

We will do horseback riding<br />

and activities with our<br />

horses, both large and<br />

miniature. We will also be<br />

working with farm animals<br />

including horses, cows,<br />

pigs, rabbits and chickens<br />

and doing other fun activities including games, nature walks, artsn-crafts<br />

and the best fun is on Friday when we paint the horses!!<br />

• Cost: $250 for the week plus a $30 supply fee.<br />

• Must be paid in full by <strong>March</strong> 1, <strong>2017</strong> after <strong>March</strong> 1 st , there is a $50<br />

late fee. No refunds.<br />

• Children must wear long pants, tucked in shirts, closed toes shoes<br />

w/heels. Each child must bring a lunch and a drink.<br />

• You can download the forms and go to our online store to pay it’s<br />

that easy!!! www.halterinc.org.<br />

HALTER Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit that uses animals and horses in a<br />

therapeutic environment. We welcome all children out for a great time.<br />

HALTER Inc. is located at 17410 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77084.<br />

THEATER/ARTS<br />

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />

www.kvpac.org<br />

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />

June 2-4, <strong>2017</strong>: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon<br />

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits.<br />

July 14-16, <strong>2017</strong>: Don Zolidis’ “Empowered: How One Girl Scout<br />

Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy”<br />

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now<br />

to lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are<br />

$15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group<br />

rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience<br />

members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore<br />

Players as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without<br />

the long commute or high cost involved with heading to one of<br />

downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center<br />

(KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists<br />

find their light since 2001.<br />

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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Season<br />

Americana: Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 11 th , 7:30 PM and<br />

Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 12 th , 3 PM<br />

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM<br />

For more information, please visit the HCS website at<br />

www.houstonchoral.org.<br />

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

All Shows at Studio 101,<br />

1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />

A HEROINE FREE SUMMER By: Janet Lowery<br />

<strong>March</strong> 30 th -April 1 st , April 6 th -8 th , April 13 th -15 th : 8 PM<br />

April 9 th : 3 PM<br />

April 10 th : Pay-What-You-Can night on at 8 PM<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,<br />

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />

FORMERLY HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER<br />

“Not just the name, but our entire mission, has expanded…<br />

for the better.”<br />

THE PRODUCERS - <strong>March</strong> 17-April 9, <strong>2017</strong><br />

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - April 28-May 21, <strong>2017</strong><br />

For more information, please visit www.stageworkshouston.org or<br />

call 281-587-6100.<br />

FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />

HOSTS A TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION<br />

Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Featuring Local Group ‘Saenz of the Times,’ NBC’s “The Voice” Finanlist:<br />

Mary Sarah, Texan & Country Artist ‘Pauline Reese’ and Country<br />

Legend & Headliner ‘Johnny Rodriguez.’<br />

The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Texas<br />

Independence Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 4,<br />

<strong>2017</strong>, 5-9 PM in the parking lot of Parkway Fellowship Church located<br />

at the corner of FM 1463 Rd. & FM 1093 Rd. Texas Music, Texas children’s<br />

activities, Texas shopping, Texas food Texas V-Tails Flyover and<br />

fireworks! This event has it all and is free to all who wish to celebrate<br />

the great state of Texas!<br />

If you’d like more information about this event or to be a sponsor, please<br />

contact Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant Amy<br />

Norvell at anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com or call 832-600-3221.<br />

It’s not an emergency,<br />

but it’s still urgent to you.<br />

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West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and between<br />

Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to visit on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 nd<br />

and 23 rd from 10 AM to 5 PM. The admission fee is $10 per car, which goes to supporting the<br />

organizations efforts to keep these aircraft flying. Food, drinks and souvenirs and vintage<br />

aircraft rides will be available for purchase. For additional information, go to our website:<br />

www.houstonwing.org.<br />

HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE<br />

<strong>2017</strong> OPEN HOUSE & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN<br />

April 22-23, <strong>2017</strong> will be a weekend dedicated in recognition of<br />

the 70 th anniversary the formation of the United States Air Force,<br />

as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing presents<br />

its annual Open House at the West Houston Airport. This event<br />

provides a rare opportunity for the public of all ages to immerse<br />

themselves in the sights and sounds of WWII and other authentic<br />

vintage military aircraft, which played a huge role in our American<br />

history.<br />

In addition to aircraft, several historic military vehicles will be on<br />

display as well as a very unique anti-aircraft gun trailer exhibit<br />

from the Battleship Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum will also<br />

be open and docents will be available to help all ages enjoy the<br />

museum’s<br />

displays.<br />

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS<br />

Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has arrived in the Katy area. The name<br />

honors the history of the Katy railroad while looking forward to the barbershop harmony that is now<br />

being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston area are invited to attend chorus rehearsal any<br />

Thursday evening, 7-9PM at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy<br />

77493. There are signs guiding you to the correct place on the east side of the property.<br />

Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. Some have years of chorus singing while others have very<br />

little singing experience but the desire to create beautiful harmony. The ability to read music is helpful<br />

but not required; you just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune.<br />

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the<br />

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30<br />

AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at<br />

10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is<br />

a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should<br />

participate with their children. Upcoming programs include <strong>March</strong><br />

program on Wildflower Walk(Cone Seed Starter).<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />

offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />

440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme<br />

and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks<br />

in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org<br />

and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session<br />

or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied<br />

by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>March</strong> 1 st : Butterflies and Moths<br />

<strong>March</strong> 7 th & 8 th : Gardening for Kids<br />

<strong>March</strong> 14 th & 15 th : Bird Watching<br />

<strong>March</strong> 21 st & 22 nd : Hide and Seek: Camouflage<br />

<strong>March</strong> 28 th & 29 th : Art in Nature<br />

AFTER SCHOOL<br />

NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />

Nature Explorers Club is designed<br />

for school-age children (ages<br />

6-10, K-5 th ) who are interested in<br />

investigating the natural world.<br />

Each month we will explore a<br />

different ecology topic, focusing<br />

on our own native plants and<br />

animals. We will make a craft to<br />

take home, go on a nature hike,<br />

dip-net for fish and tadpoles<br />

in the ponds and get to know<br />

the plants and animals of the<br />

Bayou City! Fee/reservations are<br />

required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For<br />

more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator,<br />

bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900.<br />

Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>March</strong> 23 rd : Bird Watching (4 th Thursday)<br />

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MARCH MADNESS<br />

MARCH 14, <strong>2017</strong> -<br />

APRIL 3, <strong>2017</strong><br />

The <strong>2017</strong> NCAA Men’s<br />

Division I Basketball<br />

Tournament will involve 68<br />

teams playing in a singleelimination<br />

tournament<br />

to determine the national<br />

champion of men’s NCAA<br />

Division I college basketball. It is scheduled to begin on <strong>March</strong> 14, <strong>2017</strong>,<br />

and will conclude with the championship game on April 3 at University<br />

of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The championship game<br />

will be the first contested in a Western state since 1995 when Seattle,<br />

Washington was the host of the Final Four for that year.<br />

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BIRDING<br />

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />

There are many different levels of bird watching from the casual observer<br />

to professionals whose goal is to see as many of the 8,850 species as<br />

possible. In North America there are approximately 800 species. Some<br />

people use nothing more than the naked eye to observe and others<br />

spend thousands of dollars on binoculars, telescopes, cameras, video<br />

and audio equipment, tripods and field guides. “Birding” as it’s sometimes<br />

called, is also a competitive event and there are both national<br />

and international organizations.<br />

Some of the best bird watching, perhaps in the world, is in the Houston<br />

area. Approximately 570 types of birds either call this area home and<br />

are permanent residents or are migratory and just pass through on their<br />

way to some other destination.<br />

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a great resource for anyone interested<br />

in birds. If you ever have a problem identifying a bird, their free Merlin<br />

Bird ID app is a must-have. According to Cornell, “If you can snap a bird<br />

photo with your phone - or even take a photo of another photo - chances<br />

are Merlin can help you ID it.”<br />

Birds face the same threat as almost all other wild animals and that is<br />

habitat loss. Trees, brush and grasslands are being destroyed to make<br />

way for roads and buildings. The best way to help our feathered friends<br />

is to replace some of what has been lost. Plant trees and shrubs using<br />

native plants, minimize pesticide use, set up nest boxes, provide water<br />

and keep your cats indoors. Leave some dying and/or dead trees on your<br />

property. Many species depend on cavities in these trees for nest sites.<br />

Next to habitat loss, the next highest cause of bird deaths is collisions<br />

with windows. Covering windows with screening or applying decals or<br />

tape to windows can help significantly. Make sure to check the web for<br />

instructions on how to apply these safeguards.<br />

TWRC Wildlife Center is gearing up for another busy spring. If you’d<br />

like to help us feed and care for orphaned baby birds, details will be<br />

available soon on our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or you can<br />

call 713-468-TWRC for more details.<br />

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AREA BINGOS<br />

KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO<br />

The Katy Elks organization provides local scholarships to Katy ISD schools<br />

and assistance for special needs children in the Katy area and invites you<br />

to help support our community by playing Bingo at the following location<br />

and times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. Every Tuesday and Thursday,<br />

doors open at 6:00 PM. We also serve food and drinks in our kitchen.<br />

EPIPHANY BINGO<br />

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.<br />

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They<br />

have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized<br />

bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit<br />

charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community<br />

Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south<br />

of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird<br />

games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call<br />

the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.<br />

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ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE<br />

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO<br />

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except<br />

Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early<br />

Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit<br />

community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church<br />

is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the<br />

church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the<br />

light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left<br />

and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more<br />

info., call 281-391-4758.<br />

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO<br />

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and<br />

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can<br />

play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment.<br />

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range<br />

from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors<br />

open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7<br />

PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith<br />

Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas<br />

Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic<br />

Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.<br />

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IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>March</strong> 13 th - 17 th - Spring Break<br />

THE HOUSTON AREA<br />

ALLIANCE OF BLACK SCHOOL<br />

EDUCATORS (HAABSE) HAS NAMED<br />

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KATY INDEPENDENT<br />

SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>March</strong> 13 th - 17 th - Spring Break<br />

KATY ISD ANNOUNCES<br />

ATHLETIC HALL OF HONOR<br />

​Nominations being accepted for past and<br />

present athletic contributors.<br />

Katy ISD is pleased to announce the establishment<br />

of an Athletic Hall of Honor to recognize<br />

the efforts and contributions of former<br />

student athletes, athletic teams, coaches and<br />

special merit individuals who have brought<br />

distinction, honor and excellence to themselves<br />

and to the District.<br />

Nominations are now being accepted<br />

through <strong>March</strong> 15, <strong>2017</strong>. Submissions will<br />

be reviewed by the Katy ISD Athletic Hall of<br />

Honor Honorary Board and voted on by the<br />

Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Committee.<br />

Once submitted, a nominee’s application will<br />

remain active for five years with the Honorary<br />

Board. Due to the sheer volume of alumni<br />

worthy of such an honor, nominations will<br />

be accepted annually.<br />

The Hall of Honor Committee has already selected<br />

the following four state championship<br />

teams to be honored in the inaugural class of<br />

the Athletic Hall of Honor:<br />

Katy High School 1959 Football State Champions<br />

Katy High School 1997 Football State Champions<br />

Taylor High School 1997 Tennis State Champions<br />

Taylor High School 1998 Tennis State Champions.<br />

Individuals and state championship teams<br />

will be honored at a <strong>2017</strong> fall banquet and a<br />

Katy ISD football game.<br />

State championship teams will continue to<br />

be added to the Athletic Hall of Honor every<br />

year.<br />

For more information and access to the<br />

requirements and nomination form, visit<br />

www.katyisd.org/dept/athletics/Pages/<br />

default.aspx.<br />

KATY ISD ANNOUNCES NEW CAMPUS<br />

ATHLETIC COORDINATORS FOR<br />

MORTON RANCH<br />

Katy ISD is pleased to announce the addition<br />

of Ron Counter and B.J. William Gotte as<br />

our new Campus Athletic Coordinator/Head<br />

Football Coach’s for Morton Ranch High<br />

School and Paetow High School.<br />

Both positions were approved unanimously<br />

during the Katy ISD Board of Trustees January<br />

Work Study meeting.<br />

Coach Counter comes to Morton Ranch High<br />

from Stafford High where he was the head<br />

football coach and athletic director for the<br />

last four years. During his time at Stafford,<br />

Coach Counter led the program into the<br />

playoffs four years in a row. Prior to Stafford,<br />

Coach Counter made coaching stops<br />

at Strake Jesuit High, Round Rock Westwood<br />

High, Spring Woods High, Alief Hastings High<br />

and Klein Oak High. Coach Counter has also<br />

received several “Coach of the Year” honors.<br />

For Coach Gotte, moving to Paetow High<br />

School means staying close to home. Growing<br />

up he attended Cimarron Elementary,<br />

West Memorial Junior High and graduated<br />

“class of ‘97” at Katy High School, which<br />

is where he also began his career in 2001.<br />

Coach Gotte made stops at Deer Park High,<br />

La Marque High and Flower Mound Marcus<br />

High prior to returning to Katy High in 2009.<br />

His role as an Offensive Coordinator at Katy<br />

High School has played an integral part in<br />

winning three state championships.<br />

The Katy ISD Athletic Department is excited to<br />

welcome both coaches to these new endeavors<br />

within the Katy ISD family. Both coaches<br />

began their new journey on February 1 st .<br />

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SEVEN KATY ISD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS<br />

EARNED A PERFECT SCORE ON THE ACT<br />

This year seven Katy ISD high school students earned the highest possible<br />

ACT composite score of 36. On average, less than .1 percent of all test<br />

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who took the ACT in 2016 earned a composite score of 36.<br />

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CINCO RANCH HIGH<br />

DANCING WITH<br />

THE STARS!<br />

The Cinco Ranch High School<br />

Cougar Stars! The Spring Clinic,<br />

Ages 4-13, will be held April<br />

22, <strong>2017</strong> from 9AM - 12 Noon<br />

at CRHS Dance Gym. Cost is<br />

$40 (If postmarked by April 4,<br />

<strong>2017</strong>). Cost includes: Clinic,<br />

T-Shirt, Snack, Practice CD and<br />

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www.crhscougarstars.org/dance-clinic/.<br />

TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL<br />

ORCHESTRAS’ DUCK RACE<br />

The Tompkins High School Orchestras’<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Duck Race is coming<br />

Saturday, April 1st, at Current<br />

Church in Katy, 26600 <strong>Westheimer</strong><br />

Parkway, starting at 9 AM. Duck<br />

Race participants have the chance<br />

to win one of several guaranteed prizes including:<br />

1. An Xbox One<br />

2. Beats Solo headphones<br />

3. A new laptop<br />

In addition to the duck race, the orchestra will be hosting<br />

live music, food trucks and carnival style booths from 10<br />

AM-2 PM. For more information about purchasing your $5<br />

BUCKS-A-DUCK chances, please contact the Tompkins High<br />

School Orchestras at 281-234-1074 or go to our website,<br />

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• American Dietetic Association Month<br />

• National Nutrition Month<br />

• American Red Cross Month<br />

• Caffeine Awareness Month<br />

• Epilepsy Awareness Month<br />

• National Nutrition Month<br />

• Nutrition Month<br />

• Peanut Month<br />

• Women’s History Month<br />

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<strong>March</strong> 8 th : International Women’s Day<br />

<strong>March</strong> 9 th : Purim begins at sundown<br />

<strong>March</strong> 12 th : Daylight Savings Begins at 2 AM<br />

<strong>March</strong> 15 th : Ides of <strong>March</strong><br />

<strong>March</strong> 17 th : St. Patrick’s Day<br />

<strong>March</strong> 20 th : International Earth Day - also called Sun-Earth Day<br />

<strong>March</strong> 20 th : Spring (Vernal) Equinox<br />

<strong>March</strong> 25 th : Feast of the Annunciation<br />

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SPORTS<br />

KATY YMCA<br />

Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is in<br />

progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-<br />

5055 or check out our website:<br />

ymcahouston.org.<br />

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching<br />

swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and<br />

ability levels welcome. Morning, evening,<br />

group and private sessions available.<br />

YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION:<br />

Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary<br />

schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer<br />

both before and after school care. Please call<br />

for specific school offerings and prices.<br />

TENNIS ORGANIZATION<br />

FOR THE KATY AREA<br />

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest,<br />

non-profit tennis organization meeting the<br />

needs of all tennis players in the Katy area.<br />

Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming<br />

for tennis players as well as to promote<br />

the game in the Katy area. Registration<br />

is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders<br />

and tournaments that include singles,<br />

doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and<br />

skill levels. For more information, visit our<br />

website at http://katyareatennis.org.<br />

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL)<br />

REGISTRATION<br />

NOW FOR SPRING <strong>2017</strong> OPEN<br />

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL)<br />

is led by professional United States Soccer<br />

Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is<br />

designed for boys & girls who want to play<br />

and have fun in a safe and developmentally<br />

appropriate environment. The JHSL program<br />

is being offered at multiple locations and in<br />

conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road<br />

Complex. To learn more about each location<br />

and to register please visit<br />

www.albionhurricanes.org.<br />

For those wishing only to train, join us in<br />

Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit<br />

Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday<br />

Fun Program.<br />

AHFC is proud to partner with New Territory<br />

and offer New Territory Thursday Night<br />

Academy, a 5-week Skills Program.<br />

Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org<br />

for more information or questions. Office<br />

Phone:713-939-7473.<br />

SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS -<br />

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!<br />

KATY/FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON/<br />

WESTPARK BELTWAY<br />

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer<br />

(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to<br />

18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on<br />

April 8, <strong>2017</strong>. FFPS is a non-profit youth<br />

soccer program dedicated to providing a<br />

positive youth sports experience for all children.<br />

Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS<br />

has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players<br />

throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS<br />

offers children a fun and fair experience, including<br />

one practice per week, a full uniform<br />

and trophy for every player, equal playing<br />

time and play every position, co-ed/balanced<br />

teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts<br />

are required.<br />

Online Registration schedule and fees<br />

(sign up early and save):<br />

Feb. 11 th through Mar. 2 nd : $112<br />

Mar. 3 rd through Mar. 23 rd : $117<br />

Mar. 24 th through Full: $122<br />

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration<br />

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts<br />

and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches,<br />

nice fields and background checks on<br />

all volunteers. Coaches will call players<br />

to schedule practice by April 4 th . Practice<br />

times and location will be determined by<br />

the coach and team. The schedule includes<br />

eight games, played locally on Saturdays,<br />

April 8 th to May 27 th . Our Katy league plays<br />

at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer Complex<br />

(20150 <strong>Westheimer</strong> Parkway). Our Fulshear<br />

League plays at Huggins Elementary (No.<br />

1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League<br />

plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar<br />

Forest). Our Westpark/Beltway League plays<br />

at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our<br />

Spring Branch/Memorial League plays at St.<br />

Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd). For<br />

more information, map of all locations or to<br />

sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call<br />

1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />

KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB<br />

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3<br />

non-profit corporation which exists to serve<br />

people living in and around Katy, Texas who<br />

have an interest in running. We are a community<br />

of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages<br />

and abilities who share a common interest<br />

- running! Our focus is on group runs, having<br />

fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and<br />

experience with our members and the public.<br />

We welcome all who are interested in joining<br />

us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and<br />

socials. We hold group runs every Saturday<br />

morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off<br />

the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker<br />

Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM)<br />

we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track<br />

for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we<br />

meet at Crosspoint Community Church for<br />

tempo runs of various distances and paces. To<br />

find out more and to join our club, visit<br />

www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and<br />

most successful youth track and field organization.<br />

Our goal is to assist interested boys<br />

and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving<br />

their physical fitness and mental stamina.<br />

We have 2 Cross Country practice sites in the<br />

greater Houston area. Memorial Park and<br />

Mary Jo Peckham Park in Katy. Go to www.<br />

trackhouston.com to REGISTER TODAY!!<br />

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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />

Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We<br />

meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month<br />

at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494.<br />

We post different water trips and outdoor<br />

adventures on the Meet Up Group Website.<br />

Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak?<br />

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sports adventures under our belts. We don’t<br />

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and canoes and/or we know people who have<br />

kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of<br />

age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required).<br />

Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required).<br />

No minors allowed in this club.<br />

For more information, call Philip or Tisha at<br />

713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com.<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to<br />

come and learn about netball and have<br />

some fun playing a great team sport. Open to<br />

everyone from eight years and up including<br />

adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica<br />

for further information.<br />

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies,<br />

men and youth to join in, play and learn netball,<br />

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for further information.<br />

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association<br />

on Facebook to see regular announcements<br />

about netball in the Lonestar State!<br />

Also visit netballamerica.com for general<br />

information about netball in America.<br />

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY<br />

Southwest Houston’s own brand new<br />

women’s flat track roller derby team is now<br />

forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby<br />

you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes<br />

to compete according to the rules and<br />

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s<br />

Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively<br />

recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers.<br />

Skaters must be female and 18 or older.<br />

Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.<br />

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.<br />

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us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on<br />

Facebook. Join up now to become an integral<br />

part in founding and building our league.<br />

VOLLEYBALL<br />

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@<br />

yahoo.com if you are interested in playing<br />

volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old<br />

and be able to play at intermediate level.<br />

We play at different locations in and around<br />

Katy area.<br />

KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport<br />

- Rugby? All ages welcome - boys & girls,<br />

Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch<br />

High School, For more information, please<br />

visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.<br />

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you<br />

to come and see what Lacrosse is all about.<br />

Join us as we continue to bring one of the<br />

fastest growing team sports in the United<br />

States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier<br />

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and<br />

girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No<br />

experience needed. For more information visit<br />

our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached<br />

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging<br />

new members. We invite you to join us every<br />

Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club.<br />

Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels<br />

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Tall brown bookcase w/six shelves of various heights.<br />

Dimensions are 77”H x 30”W x 13 1/4”D, solid wood,<br />

heavy, $50. Email Anne Marie kamtsberg@comcast.net<br />

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Bud dry neon sign, $700; Metal detector used once with<br />

a lot of extras, $175. Call 832-606-9482.<br />

Eagle residential storage & service lift, good condition,<br />

works great, asking $2,500. Contact 281-398-6324.<br />

Black and white marble kitchen table, good condition,<br />

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King bed frame and headboard, side by side refrigerator,<br />

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Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio closed toe<br />

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Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT,<br />

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Looking for people to work in the field<br />

services, crew workers and helpers to<br />

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Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman<br />

or helper/apprentice. Have experience,<br />

references & contact info. ready, beginners<br />

last employment info. Send resume to<br />

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Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking<br />

a power washing and roof cleaning<br />

technician. Requirements: must be a selfstarter,<br />

flexible, team player, willing and<br />

able to work multiple jobs with minimum<br />

supervision; must be able to work on max<br />

height 2 story roofs; have a good driving<br />

record; must have experience towing a 12’<br />

trailer and be proficient at backing trailer;<br />

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Plumbers or Apprentices for repair.<br />

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Get to Know Food Labels<br />

Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and eat or drink<br />

smarter.<br />

Consult an RDN<br />

Whether you want to eat better to lose weight or lower your risk or<br />

manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered dietitian<br />

nutritionists can help you by providing sound, easy-to-follow personalized<br />

nutrition advice.<br />

Follow Food Safety Guidelines<br />

Reduce your chances of getting sick by practicing proper food safety.<br />

This includes: regular hand washing, separating raw protein foods<br />

from ready-to-eat foods, cooking foods to the appropriate temperature<br />

by using a food thermometer and refrigerating food quickly at a<br />

proper temperature to slow bacteria growth. Learn more about home<br />

food safety at www.homefoodsafety.org.<br />

Get Cooking<br />

Preparing foods at home can be healthy, rewarding and cost-effective.<br />

Resolve to learn some cooking and kitchen basics, like how to dice<br />

an onion or cook dried beans. The collection of How do I…videos at<br />

www.eatright.org/howdoi will get you started.<br />

Dine Out without Ditching Your Goals<br />

You can eat out and stick to your healthy eating plan! The key is to<br />

plan ahead, ask questions and choose foods carefully. Compare<br />

nutrition information, if available and look for healthier options that<br />

are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed.<br />

EAT RIGHT!<br />

<strong>March</strong> is National Nutrition Month and the <strong>2017</strong> National Nutrition<br />

Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Below are 17 Food,<br />

Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.<br />

Dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle in <strong>2017</strong> with these food,<br />

nutrition and physical activity tips.<br />

Eat Breakfast<br />

Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean<br />

protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast<br />

burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole<br />

wheat tortilla or a parfait with low-fat plain yogurt, fruit and whole<br />

grain cereal.<br />

Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables<br />

Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals<br />

and fiber to your plate. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of<br />

vegetables your daily goal. Experiment with different types, including<br />

fresh, frozen and canned.<br />

Watch Portion Sizes<br />

Get out the measuring cups and see how close your portions are<br />

to the recommended serving size. Use half your plate for fruits and<br />

vegetables and the other half for grains and lean protein foods. To<br />

complete the meal, add a serving of fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.<br />

Be Active<br />

Regular physical activity has so many health benefits. Start by doing<br />

what exercise you can for at least 10 minutes at a time. Children and<br />

teens should get 60 or more minutes of physical activity per day and<br />

adults should get two hours and 30 minutes per week. You don’t have<br />

to hit the gym - take a walk after dinner or play a game of catch or<br />

basketball.<br />

Fix Healthy Snacks<br />

Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, especially<br />

when they include a combination of foods. Choose from two or<br />

more of the MyPlate food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and<br />

protein. Try raw veggies with low-fat cottage cheese, or a tablespoon<br />

of peanut butter with an apple or banana.<br />

Enact Family Meal Time<br />

Plan to eat as a family at least a few times each week. Set a regular<br />

mealtime. Turn off the TV, phones and other electronic devices to<br />

encourage mealtime talk. Get kids involved in meal planning and<br />

cooking and use this time to teach them about good nutrition.<br />

Banish Brown Bag Boredom<br />

Whether it’s a lunch for work or school, prevent brown bag boredom<br />

with easy-to-fix, healthy lunch ideas. Try a whole-wheat pita pocket<br />

with veggies and hummus or a low sodium vegetable soup with whole<br />

grain crackers or a salad of mixed greens with low-fat dressing and<br />

a hard boiled egg.<br />

Drink More Water<br />

Quench your thirst by drinking water instead of sugary drinks. Stay<br />

well hydrated by drinking plenty of water if you are active, live or<br />

work in hot conditions or are an older adult.<br />

Explore New Foods and Flavors<br />

Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of<br />

food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a fruit, vegetable<br />

or whole grain that’s new to you or your family. Try different<br />

versions of familiar foods like purple asparagus, Honeycrisp apples,<br />

broccoli or quinoa.<br />

Eat Seafood Twice a Week<br />

Seafood - fish and shellfish - contains a range of nutrients including<br />

healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout, oysters and sardines are higher<br />

in omega-3s and lower in mercury.<br />

Cut Back on Added Sugars<br />

Foods and drinks with added sugars can contribute empty calories<br />

and little or no nutrition. Reviewing ingredients on the food label<br />

can help you identify sources of added sugar.<br />

Visit www.choosemyplate.gov for more information.<br />

Experiment with more plant-based meals<br />

Expand the variety in your menus with budget friendly meatless<br />

meals. Many recipes that use meat and poultry can be made without.<br />

Eating a variety of plant foods can help. Vegetables, beans and<br />

lentils are all great substitutes. Try including one meatless meal per<br />

week to start out.<br />

Courtesy of eatright.org<br />

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BANANA CREAM PIE MADE EASY<br />

You could make this on National Banana Cream Pie Day <strong>March</strong> 2 nd !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 cups heavy cream<br />

1/2 cup crushed ice<br />

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix<br />

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix<br />

3 bananas, sliced<br />

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked<br />

1 cup heavy cream<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy cream on low speed until it starts to thicken. Add<br />

crushed ice and continue to whip another 4 minutes. Increase speed and add vanilla and<br />

banana pudding mixes, whipping until pudding mixes are blended fully with the cream and<br />

the mixture thickens. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is stiff.<br />

Line the bottom and half way up the sides of pie crust with banana slices.<br />

Cover bananas with half of the banana cream mixture and top completely<br />

with banana slices. Top with the remaining banana cream mixture. In a<br />

small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Using a pastry bag,<br />

pipe cream onto top of pie, covering completely. Refrigerate 1 hour before<br />

serving. Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS<br />

You could make this on National Something on a Stick Day <strong>March</strong> 28 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />

1/3 cup honey<br />

1/3 cup soy sauce<br />

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes<br />

2 cloves garlic<br />

5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces<br />

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces<br />

skewers<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce and pepper. Before adding chicken,<br />

reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken,<br />

garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the<br />

longer the better).<br />

Preheat the grill for high heat. Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables and discard<br />

marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers. Lightly oil the grill<br />

grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.<br />

Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently. Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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