HomeFront Official Newsletter for Westheimer Lakes Homeowners Association. Published by Krenek Printing Co. - 281-463-8649

December 2018 Important Numbers pg.3 Lamar ISD Info pg.9 Katy ISD Info pg.10 Library News pg.12 December Events pg.14 Houston Events pg.16 Religious Information pg.18 Recipes pg.26

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Located at the Westheimer Lakes North Clubhouse, we’ll be December 2 -12 serving holiday treats & entertainment for children young & old! Don’t forget your camera! Please contact Michelle Evrard, Director of Community Events, at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer for any of We’re hosting a Toy Drive! If you’d like to contribute, please bring a NEW our events! Events are subject to change. UNWRAPPED toy to the Westheimer Lakes North Clubhouse. FIREWORKS PROHIBITION IN THE DEED RESTRICTIONS HOLIDAY YARD The Board asks that residents refrain from celebrating holidays with the use of fireworks and fireworks display. This not only pos- DECORATION CONTEST ND TH es a nuisance and disturbance to your neighbors, it also leaves a DECEMBER 2 -12 messy aftermath to be cleaned up. Thank you for helping to keep The Holiday Yard Decoration Contest has been implemented to Westheimer Lakes community fireworks free! recognize and show appreciation to individual property owners for an outstanding job of decorating their homes during the holidays for everyone to enjoy. STREET TREES & TREE STAKES With the change in seasons approaching, it is a good time to inspect No formal registration is required. Participants need to only keep the trees on your property and undertake trimming and mainte- their holiday lights on every night between 6 PM and 10 PM during nance, as necessary. Remember to give special attention to your nd the week of Sunday, December 2 through Wednesday, Decem- street trees, those that are situated between the sidewalk and street. ber 12th. As live oaks mature, their branches have a tendency to dip down One winner will be chosen from each section. Winners will receive towards the ground and their canopy needs to be thinned and a prize and a “Holiday Yard Contest Winner” sign to display in the trimmed. The canopy of street trees needs to be pruned to ensure front of their homes during the month of December. that the branches do not impede passing traffic. Unused tree stakes should also be removed, as they can become unsightly and should If you would like to help with judging, please contact Michelle at be removed within 2-3 years after tree planting. [email protected] or 713-783-6702. It will take at most an hour of your time to drive through your assigned section. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Westheimer Lakes Property Owners Association Public Services First Service Residential (713) 932-1122 US Post Office-South (281) 633-0386 SplashPad Texas Onsite Office (832) 222-2355 US Post Office-Nouth (281) 574-1401 WLN Recreation Center Onsite Office (281)-394-5961 Toll Road EZ Tag (281) 875-3279 Voters Registration (281) 341-8670 CG Recreation Center (Canyon Gate only) (832) 222-2970 Top Gun (713)-575-7717 Vehicle Registration (281) 341-3709 Houston National Golf Club (281) 304-1400 Drivers License Information (281) 633-5400 Fort Bend Chamber (281) 491-0800 Utilities Westheimer Lakes North Schools (KISD) Police & Fire Electricity (TXU) (800) 368-1398 Shafer Elementary (PreK-5th) (281) 234-1900 Electricity (Reliant) (713) 207-7777 Emergency 911 Seven Lakes Junior High (6-8) (281) 234-2100 Constable Precinct 3 (281) 491-7226 Gas (Centerpoint) (713) 659-2111 Seven Lakes High School (9-12) (281) 237-2800 En-touch (Customer Service) (281) 225-1000 Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff Patrol Sgt. Desk (281) 341-4665 Fulshear Fire Department (281) 346-2800 Trash (Waste Management) (713) 686-6666 Westheimer Lakes Schools (Lamar ISD) Water (Fort Bend MUD #142) (832) 467-1599 Emergency Medical Services (281) 342-7233 Bentley Elementary (PreK-5th) (832) 223-4900 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Property Tax Authorities Leaman Junior High (6-8) (832) 223-5200 Texas DPS (281) 633-5400 Fort Bend County Tax (281) 341-3710 Fulshear High School (9-12) (832) 223-5000 Katy ISD (281) 396-6000 Westheimer Lakes Newsletter Lamar CISD (832) 223-0000 Krenek Printing, Co. (281) 463-8649 7102 Glen Chase Ct. Houston, TX. 77095 Area Hospitals www.krenekprinting.com Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 Ads...email [email protected] Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281- 392-1111 Articles...email [email protected] West Houston Med Center 281-558-3444 Fax: (281)-463-2425

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MANAGEMENT TEAM SEEKING WESTHEIMER LAKES AND WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH SECTION LEADERS AND BLOCK CAPTAINS Listed below are the names and contact information for your management team: You can make a difference: so many of our homeowners have talents and gifts that could contribute to the value of our neighborhood. For questions regarding gate access, community maintenance, Consider a volunteer position to increase awareness and safety for rental inquiries, please call Jackie Williams at 832-222-2355 or your biggest investment and community. email [email protected]. For more information on becoming a block captain or section leader, For questions regarding violations, please call Maren Grimes please contact Michelle Evrard, Director of Community Events, at at 281-394-5961 or email [email protected]. [email protected] or 713-783-6702.

For questions regarding ARC applications, please contact Your 2018 Section Leaders Include: Belinda Miller at 713-984-7281 or email CANYON GATE [email protected]. East: Sher Schuele ([email protected]) West: Randy Carter ([email protected]) For questions regarding your account, please contact AR Coordinators at [email protected]. CANYON LAKES Section 1: David Levin ([email protected]) For general questions, please contact Marci Birthisel Section 2: Sharon Henry ([email protected]) at 713-984-7205 or email [email protected] CANYON SPRINGS Section 1: Sarah Hobbs ([email protected]) Westheimer Lakes SplashPad Texas Hours Section 2: Nathalia de la Torre ([email protected]) 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond, TX 77406 Business Office (2nd Floor) CANYON VILLAGE Phone: 832-222-2355 Section 1: OPEN EMAIL: [email protected] Section 2: OPEN Office Hours:Tuesday - 11 AM-7 PM Section 3: Wanda Crotty ([email protected]) Wednesday through Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM Section 4: OPEN Onsite Community Manager: Jackie Williams Section 5: Brittany Webb ([email protected]) Section 6: OPEN The SplashPad Texas water park is open during the winter months if weather permits. Office staff only are on duty. The SplashPad Slide HORSESHOE RIDGE Pool is only open during the summer season. Private parties can be Section 1: Jamie Mayeux ([email protected]) arranged with the Onsite Community Director during regular business hours only. Please call 832-222-2355 or email wsplashpad@entouch. VILLAS net for more information. Section 1: OPEN

Westheimer Lakes North Recreation Center Hours WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 6201 Westheimer Lakes North Drive, Katy, TX 77494 Section 1: OPEN Business Office Phone: 281-394-5961 Section 2: Dan Henry ([email protected]) EMAIL: [email protected] Section 3: OPEN Office Hours:Tuesday through Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM Section 4: OPEN Fitness Center Hours: 7 days a week - 5 AM-10 PM Section 5: Tamara Ishee ([email protected]) Onsite Community Manager: Maren Grimes Section 6: Janette Ong ([email protected]) Section 7: OPEN Canyon Gate Recreation Center Hours Section 8: OPEN 25501 Canyon Crossing Drive, Richmond, TX 77406 Section 9: OPEN Business Office Phone: 832-222-2970 Section 10: OPEN EMAIL: [email protected] Section 11: OPEN Office Hours: Tuesday- Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM Fitness Center Hours: 7 days a week - 5 AM-10 PM WESTHEIMER LAKES TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE Onsite Community Manager: Casey Gwin Garbage collection days are: Wednesday and Saturday. Trash con- tainers must be at curb by 7 AM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. TO CONTACT THE BOARD * Holidays - when the pickup day falls on a holiday there will be Please address the Board of Directors via First Service Residential: no trash pickup that day and instead will be picked up on the next First Service Residential scheduled pickup day. 1330 Enclave Pkwy, Suite 425 Houston, TX 77077 713-932-1122 [email protected] Note: Saturdays – Heavy pick-up day.

WESTHEIMER LAKES EMAIL LIST Recycling collection day is: Wednesday. Items collected: newsprint Don’t miss out on up-to-date info. Get on the email list! Com- only, aluminum & bi-metal cans, plastics coded #1 & #2. Please rinse munity emails are sent regularly to residents with community all food containers. news and other important information. Email addresses remain confidential. If you would like to receive regular updates, please Service Provider is Waste Management – 713-686-6666. register at www.canyongate.com/residents/wl.

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FALL FESTIVAL 2018 We had tons of fun at our Fall Festival. Activities included a costume contest with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, carnival games, hayride, DJ, crafts, moonwalks and many inflatable games, cotton candy, Chick-fil-A and more! Special thanks to all of our volunteers that helped make this event successful.

Thank you also to all of our generous sponsors:

David Levin, Re-Max - DJ WellPet Center Veterinary Hospital - Moonwalk Anytime Fitness - Face Painter

To see more photos of this event, please visit the Image Gallery on the community website at www.canyongate.com/residents/wl. Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 5 Westheimer Lakes PETS REMINDERS Westheimer Lakes Community has had many loose dogs & cats lately. Please do your part to keep your animals safe and contained on your property.

Please Control Your Pets! It is a deed restriction violation if your pets are not confined to a fenced backyard or within your home. They must not be allowed to bark all night or cause a nuisance to your neighbors. They must also be on a leash at all times when not in a contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility to keep ALL areas of the community FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT SIZZLIN’ SATURDAYS AT from pet debris when walking your pets. Please remember that cats WESTHEIMER LAKES WESTHEIMER LAKES must also be confined. NORTH SOUTH If you happen to come across vicious dogs or ANY loose dogs of this na- (brought to you by (brought to you by ture, please contact Fort Bend County Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Food Park Katy) Food Park Katy) If you are familiar with the property address the pets belong to, please Come enjoy Food Truck Fridays Come enjoy Sizzlin’ Saturdays at feel free to submit that information to FSR - Maren Grimes at maren. at Westheimer Lakes North EVERY Westheimer Lakes South EVERY [email protected] - to pursue the deed restriction violation. MONTH from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM MONTH from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Notification and ample time must be given to the owner to correct the (weather permitting). Experience (weather permitting). Experience violation prior to any further pursuit by the Association. some of the best food trucks, some of the best food trucks, farmers market and local retail farmers market and local retail Remember that all pets should always wear a collar with ID tag! Pet vendors from Katy and the sur- vendors from Katy and the sur- owners should also consider pet microchips for identification in case rounding areas! A variety of family rounding areas! A variety of family entertainment will be provided! entertainment will be provided! your pet loses their collar/ID tag. Chairs and blankets are encour- Chairs and blankets are encour- aged! aged! DID YOU KNOW? There is a Lost Pet Feature to Community Intranet For more information, please For more information, please follow us on Facebook at face- follow us on Facebook at face- • Log into www.canyongate.com/residents/wl (login required) book.com/katyfood, Instagram at book.com/katyfood, Instagram at • Click on “classifieds” under Resources located on left side of menu #FoodParkKaty or #FoodParkKaty or • Click on “lost & found pets” www.foodparkkaty.com. www.foodparkkaty.com. You personally can create a description of the lost or found pet as well Friday, December 14th Saturday, December 15th as add photos. Please include your contact information to speed up communications. STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPORT VANDALISM To report a street light that is not working, call Centerpoint Energy at Dear Residents: 713-207-2222. You will need to report both the number on the base of We received information about recent actions of vandalism in the the pole and the street address. You may also report outages online at community and we encourage all the residents to make sure that all www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. garage doors as well as vehicles are locked. NEW HOMEOWNERS MUST REGISTER Also, all the residents within the community have the opportunity to TO GAIN ACCESS TO AMENITIES contact our Patrol Service Company, Top Gun, in order to report any suspicious activity. Top Gun can be reached at 713-575-7717. All new homeowners, as well as current residents (if not already reg- istered), are asked to register at the Westheimer Lakes onsite office FirstService Residential located on the second floor of the SplashPad Texas building.

***If you need to communicate with us, please send an email to contac- This process ensures that all residents have access to the amenities [email protected] or by calling 713-932-1122 and ask to speak such as the pool, automobile stickers and EZ Tag enrollment (no cost with your Community Manager*** with a Harris County EZ Tag) for entry into the EZ Tag lanes at the gated sections. Some electronic tag fees are applicable. Your proof of resident ownership will be needed to properly complete your registration. REPORT IT!!! If you witness any suspicious behavior around the community please The gate attendants maintain a list of residents that have registered at the contact the local authorities immediately at the non-emergency num- onsite business office. Your visitors should also be reminded to stop and ber 281-341-4665. register with the gate attendant. Association’s property is under camera sur- veillance cameras are in place throughout strategic areas of the community. BOARD APPROVED COMMITTEES AND DESCRIPTIONS SOCIAL COMMITTEE For more details and assistance, please contact your onsite office Assist the community in creating, implementing and supporting events manager at 832-222-2355. and activities. These events include, “Egg”stravaganza, Cookies with Santa and more! LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE DISCLAIMER The primary role is to support a social club for landscaping ideas, also known The Association doesn’t verify, endorse or approve any products, infor- as the Garden Club. They are responsible for inviting horticulture guest mation or opinions mentioned at Association sponsored functions or speakers for community events and sharing a general interest in landscaping. contained in this community newsletter. They also assist with the Holiday Decoration Yard Contest.

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE To assist the community in creating, implementing and supporting commu- nication efforts including the newsletter, intranet and section leaders and block captains. They also assist with the Holiday Decoration Yard Contest.

TRAFFIC/SAFETY COMMITTEE Assists with safety and awareness within the community, making recom- mendations to the Board for placement of stop signs and speed humps.

MOM’S GROUP AT WESTHEIMER LAKES Interested in starting a Mom’s Play Group for toddlers at Westheimer Lakes? Please contact Michelle at [email protected] to sign-up.

PLEASE BE OBSERVANT OF POSTED TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SPEEDS Please respect the posted traffic speeds and stop signs in our commu- nity. They are here to make our community a safe and pleasant place to live. School is out and our children are enjoying their summer at our amenities. Please use extra caution when driving near our parks and community pools.

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting. com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate • Residential (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your $ OFF newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please • Small Offices 5 make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make • Bonded FIRST sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do (No Place is Too Far) VISIT not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until FREE ESTIMATES we do. Must have parent(s) permission.

DISCLAIMER 832-282-6055 Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers "All The Pest Control You'll Ever Need" from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL the teens and their parents. QUARTERLY & MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., • ROACHES • ANTS • FLEAS SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING • TERMITE CONTROL • LAWN CONTROL • MOSQUITO CONTROL • MICE & RATS 281-469-8240 TEXAS LICENSE NO. 2487 www.mcgrathpestcontrol.com

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Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 7 Tompkins Theatre Company Presents... Once On This Island is the universal tale of Ti Moune a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. January 31 & February 1 at 7 pm February 2 at 2 pm & 7 pm Students $12 and Adults $15

Reserved Seating tickets go on sale January 17th at www.TompkinsTheatre.com General Admission Seating tickets sold at the door prior to each performance. Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 Assistance: [email protected]

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential Please be respectful of community grounds in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during in our community. your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS bag or anything else. It may not be the most The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does should that animal become lost. Licensing also: show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. • Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES • Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, regis- animal control program. tered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents, VACCINATION please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approach- infected wild animals and humans. ing it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option. restrained please contact: Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road - FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 - Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and [email protected]. remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law.

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

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

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

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

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School News ST. JOHN XXIII COLLEGE PREPARATORY LAMAR CISD COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS WWW.LCISD.ORG Mr. Tim Gallic, Principal of St. John XXIII College Preparatory, Katy, Texas, is pleased to announce Caitlyn Cano and Elena Welsh have IMPORTANT DATES been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit th th December 24 - January 4 - Winter Break Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school January 7th - Staff Development - Student Holiday and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), that conducts the program, will be presented to these scholastically talented FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL FEATURED IN HOUSTON CHRONICLE seniors. These young ladies have demonstrated outstanding po- FOR SENDING STUDENTS TO TOP COLLEGES tential throughout their high school years at St. John XXIII College Preparatory, a competitive, co-ed, Catholic high school. Lamar CISD’s Foster High School was recently featured in the Houston Chronicle as a local high school that sends the most students to the Nationwide, nearly 34,000 commended students are being recog- nation’s top colleges and Ivy League schools. nized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2019 competition for National Merit Scholar- According to the Chronicle report, Foster High School ranks seventh ship Finalist standing, commended students place among the top in Texas for sending students to some of the top colleges in the 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the nation, including three students at Harvard University, one student at 2019 competition by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Princeton University and one at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The Memory Tree Where your memories are preserved for years to come GUTTERS • Photos SEAMLESS ALUMINUM GUTTERS • Slides • Sales • Repairs • Cleanouts • Negatives Digitized Joni & Jimmy Rechner Owners & • Old Photos Restored 281-492-1991 Katy Residents • Photo Books Created www.katykustom.com Family owned & 832-220-8034 operated for Call Dianne [email protected] over 45 years!

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Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 9 IMPORTANT DATES December 21st - Early Dismissal - End of Semester December 24th- January 4th - Winter Break - Holiday - Students and Staff School News th January 7 - Teacher Preparation Day WWW.KATYISD.ORG January 8th - First Day of Spring Semester

Featured photo - CRHS Orchestra (see article)

Katy Isd Announces Screening Deadline Cinco Ranch High School For Gifted & Talented Students Orchestra Winter Concert Katy ISD students in grades 1-4 and 6-11 can be referred for screening Include this FREE Concert in your holiday plans! The Cinco Ranch High for the 2019-2020 gifted and talented program. Parents must complete School Orchestra will be performing holiday music, including selections a Parent Checklist which can be obtained from the student’s school or from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” such as Mendelson and Guaraldi’s from the Katy ISD website. lovely “Christmas Time is Here.’ The Winter Concert will take place Thursday December 13, 2018 at 7 PM at the Performing Arts Center The deadline for completing and returning the Parent Checklist is (PAC) at 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of December 5, 2018. Checklists which are not returned by the deadline these talented students. Invite your friends and family! (Photo above) will not be screened for service for the 2019-2020 school year. The State of Texas requires that various types of measures be used to identify students for gifted programs which includes observations and Tompkins Theatre Co. standardized tests. The program for elementary students consists of a Presents one-day pullout in the Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in gifted education. Secondary GT students are clustered and served in “Once On This Island” Once On This Island is the universal tale of Ti Moune Pre AP and AP classes. Transfer students who were screened in Fall 2018 a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in must wait one full academic year before they can be rescreened. Parents the world and ready to risk it all for love. Guided may contact campus counselors, elementary Challenge teachers or G/T by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a facilitators if they have additional questions. They can visit the Katy ISD remarkable journey to reunite with the man who GT and Advanced Academics webpage for more information. has captured her heart. The performance will be held at Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center, 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. Katy ISD’S Partners In Dates and Times: January 31st & February 1st at 7 PM February 2nd at 2 PM & 7 PM Education Kicks Off 17Th Annual Tickets: Students $12 and Adults $15. Reserved Seating tickets go on sale Food For Families Campaign January 17th at www.TompkinsTheatre.com. General Admission Seating Katy ISD’s Partners in Education is inviting the community to support tickets sold at the door prior to each performance. If you need assistance, families in need this holiday season. Food for Families is an annual you can email [email protected]. campaign that provides grocery gift cards to Katy ISD students and their families. Every Katy ISD campus identifies students in need of assistance and gift cards are given to those students before winter break. Last year, Katy ISD Art Students Earn Over Food for Families helped 676 families. Since its inception in 2002, this $20,000 County Fair Art Auction initiative has raised over $190,000 helping over 4,000 families have a Twelve of the 20 pieces of artwork auctioned off at the Fort Bend County happier holiday. Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated. Fair Event were created by Katy Independent School District students, Those interested in helping a Katy ISD family in need this holiday season, earning a cumulative total of over $20,000 this year. Seven Lakes High should donate by December 7th. Contributions are accepted online or via School student Flora Hu’s creation entitled A Cowboy’s Bestfriend won check, remitted to “Katy ISD Food for Families” and mailed to Partners the Reserve Grand Champion recognition while four additional students in Education, Katy ISD ESC, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy 77494. Food were ranked the highest in Best of Class. “It is inspiring to see the hard for Families, a Katy ISD Partners in Education yearly initiative, unites work our Katy ISD students put into these masterpieces and ultimately our Katy ISD staff and community in holiday support for select students it’s so rewarding to see their smiles when they are recognized,” said and their families. To learn more, visit Partners in Education under the Assistant Director of Fine Arts fromMitzi Jones. Krenek “Each piecePrinting has a stunning Co. “Community” tab at www.katyisd.org or contact Tammy Stringer, 281- story attached to it which brings their art to life,” added Jones. Students 396-2645, [email protected]. with their art are featured on the next page.

10 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter Katy ISD Art Students

Reserve Grand Champion Flora Hu Seven Lakes High School - “A Cowboy’s Bestfriend”

Celebrate Light Outdoor Light Festival December 20-23 Come & Go Between 6:30 - 8:30 pm Best of Class Christmas Eve Services • 4:30 & 6:00 pm Fabiana Muñoz Cinco Ranch High School “A Texas Hindrance”

27600 FM 1093 | Fulshear, TX 77441 281-346-2279 • RiverBendBC.org Sunday Morning Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Best of Class Lauren Gray Tompkins High School “American Rodeo Royalty”

Best of Class Rachel Wang Seven Lakes High School “Strumming Along”

Best of Class Lauren Tomalty Seven Lakes High School “Texas Prairie”

Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 11 Library News

GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY month’s topic will be “Immersive World Build- discuss topics of their own choosing while (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) ing.” From beginning blogger to published practicing their English skills. 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, novelist, writers of all genres and experience • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer Texas 77469, 281-342-4455 levels are welcome to write, share, learn, classes take place in the Computer Lab. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri.-Sat. 9 support, network and critique each other’s Seating is limited and reservations are AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website: www. work. Writing prompts, brainteasers and brief required. fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office exercises will be available to ignite the imag- You Can Teach Yourself to Type: - 281-633-4734. inations of any and all wordsmiths who wish Monday, December 3rd, 9 AM to hone their craft. This program is recom- Computers 101: Thursday, To register online for any event (www.fort- mended for adults and teens aged 14 and up. December 6th, 10 AM bend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select • Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - Thurs- MS Publisher 2010 Survival Basics: “George Memorial Library,” and find the day, December 27th, 6 PM, Room 2B. This Wednesday, December 12th, 10 AM program. Participants may also register monthly book club is for people who Facebook: Beginners: Tuesday, by calling the library at 281-633-4734 or by enjoy cooking and would like to expand December 18th, 2 PM visiting the library. their culinary experience by sharing their MS PowerPoint 2010 Survival Basics: interest with other food lovers. The theme Wednesday, December 19th, 10 AM LIBRARY CLOSINGS for December’s meeting is “Festive Finger MS PowerPoint 2010 Intermediate: December 22nd-25th: Christmas Foods.” Members are invited to select a Wednesday, December 26th, 10 AM December 31st: Closing at 5 PM cookbook from a display at the library, eReader Q&A: Tuesday, January 1st: New Year’s try out a recipe or two and report back on December 4th, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab. whether it was liked or disliked. Samples of (reservations not required) SPECIAL EVENTS the dish may be brought to the meeting for • Family-History Research: Computer Lab. others to try. Meets on the fourth Thursday YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Reservations required. of every month; different cooking genres are teens grades 9-12 FamilySearch.org International Online explored each month. • Young Adult Book Club - Wednesday, De- Genealogy Website - Saturday, December • International Coffee Hour - Monday, De- cember 12th, 5 PM, Room 2B. Teen readers 1st, 10 AM cember 31st, 9 AM, Meeting Room. Start will have the opportunity to meet with • Let’s Learn Origami! - Wednesday, No- your week off by sharing a cup of coffee, others who share the same love for great vember 7th, 5:30-7 PM, Room 2C. Learn exchanging news or a corny joke and chat- books and have a lively discussion on the how to make an elegant decoration or gift ting with friends at the library’s social hour reasons a book or its characters were liked from a simple piece of paper. Library staff celebrating the multitude of diverse cultures or disliked. This month, readers will talk will demonstrate how to create a gift box found in Fort Bend County. People of all about the nonfiction book of their choice. and a crane by simply folding and twisting nationalities are invited to this informal • YA Program: Paint with Bob Ross - Friday, paper into whimsical shapes. Materials for gathering to get to know one another, share December 21st, 2 PM, Room 2C. An instruc- this program were provided through the cultural experiences and learn something tor trained in the “Bob Ross” method will generous support of the Friends of George new and fascinating about each other in demonstrate how to paint “happy little Memorial Library organization. a casual and comfortable environment. trees.” This workshop is intended for teens • Winter Fest - Saturday, December 8th, 11 Coffee is provided through the generous in grades 9 through 12. Materials for the AM-12 noon, Meeting Room. Take a break support of the Friends of the George Me- workshop are provided through the gen- from the hustle and bustle of the holidays morial Library. erous support of the Friends of the George with refreshments, family activities and fes- • HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Memorial Library. Registration required. tive music performed by the Second Street Saturday, December 15th, 11 AM, Room 2B. Brass Ensemble during this fun open-house Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS event. This event is made possible by the novels and comic books are invited to join • Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers Friends of the George Memorial Library. this book club specifically for graphic-novel caregiver/child activities, stories and songs • Winter Holiday Mini-Concert - Monday, De- enthusiasts. This month, readers will talk for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of cember 10th, 10 AM, Lobby. Students from about Watchmen by Alan Moore. age. Toddler Time will NOT take place on the Austin Elementary School Cosmic Choir • Book Break - Thursday, December 20th, at December 20th or 27th. will sing an assortment of holiday carols. 12 Noon, Room 2A. The book to be discussed • Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, December is Reader’s Choice. Those attending may • Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 11th, 2 PM, Computer Lab. Learn the ba- bring a lunch. AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories, sics of putting together a resumé. Those • ESL Conversation Circles - Wednesdays movies and age-appropriate craft activities. attending this informal program will receive at 10 AM and Tuesday, December 11th, 6 Story Time will NOT take place on December one-on-one help formatting a resumé. For PM, Learning Lab, presented in English. 19th or 26th. assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please Program for individuals of all nationalities have a digital copy available on a USB flash- who would like a place to practice their • Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at drive, saved to the cloud or have access to English language and conversation skills. 6:30 PM, gives families an evening option it via email. Registration required. The “Conversation Circles” will provide for some activities presented during the • Story Spinners Writing Club – Thursday, an opportunity for non-English-speaking daytime. Pajama Night Story Time will NOT December 20th, 5:30-8 PM, Room 2C. This people to gather in a relaxed setting and take place on December 20th or 27th.

12 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter Medical Clinic at the Ranch

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• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM in To register for any events online at the • Fulshear Book Club - the Meeting Room. Families with children of library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), Will resume in January. all ages are invited to come and enjoy stories, click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts • Fulshear Night Readers Guild - movies and crafts together. Family Story Time Fulshear/Simonton Branch” and find the Will resume in January. will NOT take place on December 22nd or 29th. program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4675 or by YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 • After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday begin- visiting the library. • YA: Stitch Studio for Teens - Wednes- ning at 4 PM. Crafts, movies, stories and day, December 5th, 4 PM, Meeting Room. more for school-aged children in grades LIBRARY CLOSINGS Teens in grades 9 through 12 will learn kindergarten through 3. The program on December 22nd-25th: Christmas different embroidery stitches and make a December 20th will be “Make Your Own December 31st: Closing at 5 PM frame-worthy work of art. All supplies for Tissue-Paper Bowl and Party Poppers.” January 1st: New Year’s this workshop will be provided thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Bob • Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednes- SPECIAL EVENTS Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. day of every month, 6 PM in the Middle • Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale - Grades department. Activities specially Saturday, December 1st, 9 AM to 12 Noon; WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM designed for kids in grades 4 through 8. Annex, next door to the library. Discover great • Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers December 12th: Elementals bargains on gently-used adult and children’s caregiver/child activities, stories and songs books, magazines, DVDs and videos, all at for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of • Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd prices that are hard to beat. Prices range from age. This activity will NOT take place on Mondays, 6 PM in the Middle Grades de- 25¢ for paperback books up to $5 for select December 18th and 25th. partment. Activities for youth in grades 6 hardback books. through 8. • Crochet Workshop for Beginners - Saturday, • Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 December 3rd: Cookie Decorating December 8th, 9 AM to 12 Noon, Meeting to 6 years of age, presents stories, movies December 17th: Holiday Movie Room. In this hands-on adult craft class for and participate in age-appropriate craft & Hot Chocolate individuals aged 16 and above, library staff activities. This activity will NOT take place member Marie Picon will describe essential on December 19th and 26th. For more information about any of our tools, materials and techniques used for events, call the library’s Public Information crocheting. Learn about the different yarns • After-School Breaks - 2nd Thursday at 4:30 Office at 281-633-4734. that can be used for varying effects and how PM - Crafts, movies, stories for school-aged crochet hooks differ from other types of children in grades 1 through 5. The program FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY needlework tools. Those attending the pro- on December 13th will be “Candy-Cane Deer (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) gram will master multiple stitches, practice Ornaments.” Materials will be provided through 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, crocheting in the round and receive ideas the generous support of the Friends of the Bob 281-633-4675 for using their new skills in simple projects. Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 Materials for the class will be provided thanks PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 8 PM, to the generous support of the Friends of the For more information on any of the Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. above-mentioned events, call the library Closed. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, No previous crochet experience is necessary. or the library’s Public Information Office at Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. Reservations are required. 281-633-4734. Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 13 DECEMBER HappeningS 24TH ANNUAL 9th ANNUAL WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR “A MERRY CHRISTMAS “TOYS FOR TOTS” December 1, 2018 COOKIE WALK” Willowfork Fire Department is again team- The 24th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be Saturday, December 8, 2018 ing with the United States Marine Corps held on December 1, 2018, at Epiphany of the 10 AM-1 PM to sponsor the “Toys for Tots” Drive in the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Family Life Assembly of God, Katy area. This is the thirteenth year the Katy, Texas 77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There 24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494 Department has participated in this event will be over eighty top Texan vendors selling Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for and, thanks to the caring and generous HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is that special loved one, last minute gift or hol- people in the Department’s service area, it iday gathering. Choose from an assortment of coming to Frostyfest for pictures presented has been an incredible success. by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday sold by the Knights of Columbus all day start- celebration. Come early for the best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information Willowfork Fire Department is only able to ing with breakfast tacos. Ladies Club will be accept donations of new and unwrapped having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction contact us at [email protected] or call toys in original packaging for infants run by the Craft Club. All proceeds will be 281-392-0637. benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School. through high school ages or checks made For more information contact Brenda Cason out to Toys for Tots. Donations may be at 281-346-8009. 15TH ANNUAL TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL brought to all Willowfork locations, Station HOLIDAY HOME TOURS 1 at 24655 Westheimer Parkway, Station 2 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS at 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd or Station 3 at Tour Seven Elegant, magical homes all decked 2700 Spring Green Blvd. in Katy. Groups that The Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce out for the holidays. Go to the Events page on and the City of Fulshear presents Fulshear collect a large number of toys can arrange www.thsprojectgrad.com for more informa- for pick up by contacting Beth Robinson Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 1, tion. Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by touring at 281-395-0011 Extension 121 or beth. 2018 in Downtown Fulshear from 5 PM to 9 the beautifully decorated homes of James E. PM. This year’s Festival of Lights Christmas [email protected]. The the toy Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour spon- th event will include Santa, Live Music by Jus sored by Taylor’s Class of 2019 Project Grad. drive runs through December 14 . Toys can Coz, a Live Nativity, Frozen sisters along with a be dropped off at either Station anytime snowy Children’s activity area with a synthetic Thursday, December 6th, 5-9 PM between the hours of 10 AM and 7 PM. Ice Skating Rink, Vendor Booths and a Parade Friday, December 7th, 10 AM-2 PM and 5-9 PM all ending with a Fireworks Show. Pre-sale tickets for the Holiday Home Tour The event will commence at 5 PM with the can be purchased for $15 from Hauerland’s official lighting of the City Christmas Tree, Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South Mason announcements and a parade float contest. Road or the Senior office of James E. Taylor Event and Parade entry is free. Vendors and High School (20700 Kingsland Blvd.). Tickets CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB stores will be set up with food, crafts, cloth- will be $20 at the door. Taylor’s Project Grad Our annual Christmas Fundraiser luncheon ing and jewelry so you can get some holiday provides the senior class a safe year-end cel- benefits CASA this year and is set for Friday, shopping done! ebration with friends and teachers. December 14th, 11 AM-2 PM. Tickets are now available online at our website, Santa will arrive during the parade and will www.cincoranchladiesclub.org. visit the children’s area to hear what everyone PLEASE JOIN US FOR wants for Christmas! ‘DINNER WITH PATTON’ If you’ve ever wanted to meet General George The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a Patton, here’s your chance! OK, yes. He is long 501(c)4 providing residents in Katy and sur- Detour routes and parking information can rounding cities with activities, both social be found on the City of Fulshear website at deceased, but world famous re-enactor Denny Hair does a fine impersonation. He will be in and charitable. We designate charities each www.fulsheartexas.gov. If you’d like more year as recipients for our fundraising events. information about this event or to register for full regalia for “Dinner with Patton,” which is being hosted by the Houston Wing of the We typically meet each month as an entire the parade, please contact Amy Norvell amy@ club at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch at 7 PM FulshearKaty.com or call 832-600-3221. Commemorative Air Force. The event, which is set for 6-10 PM on Friday, December 7th, is to partake in themed events such as a Chili Cook Off, Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent FULSHEAR FIND YOUR the first fundraiser for a new museum hangar. The location is Hangar B5 at the West Houston Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense Class, FUTURE BREAKFAST Favorite Things Exchange and Luau. Friday, December 7, 2018, 7:30-9:30 AM Airport (18000 Groschke Rd.). The Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each and NewFirst National Bank are hosting the Hair will recite speeches inspired by General Patton and will answer questions from the meet once a month on a small scale in res- Fulshear Find Your Future breakfast at Safari idents homes, businesses, restaurants and Texas. The public is invited to attend. Individ- audience about Patton’s life and career. Period music will be provided by local artist Maria walking trails. $40 annual dues for all the ual tickets are $35, open seating. Underwriter social and charitable fun. sponsorship $1000, Table Sponsorship $500. Thorne. The evening will have a 3-course hol- For online reservations, www.fulshearkaty. iday themed dinner and there will be a cash bar with beer and wine. Tickets start at $100; Instagram: com or contact Tricia Wright 469-826-3564, www.instagram.com/cincoranchladiesclub David Melanson 979-541-9297 or for more information, please visit www.houstonwing.org. Facebook: email [email protected]. www.facebook.com/CincoRanchLadiesClub

14 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter THEATER/ARTS HOUSTON REPERTOIRE BALLET’S 20TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC THE NUTCRACKER Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional ballet company, celebrates its 23rd season, beginning with its 20th annual performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring professional guest art- ists Elizabeth Keller as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Andrew Taft as the Cavalier and Joe Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer, with the Cypress Philharmonic directed by Glynnes Lanthier.

Performances will be held on Friday, December 7th at 7 PM - abbreviated Arts & Education performance perfect for young children with ticket prices just $12; Saturday, December 8th at 2 PM & 7 PM and Sunday, December 9th at 1 PM & 4:30 PM at the Tomball High School Theatre, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. For ticket information, call 281-940-HRB1 (4721) or visit www.hrbdance.org. Tickets are $18 for students/seniors and $23 for adults.

A.D Players at the George Theater 5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play-November 30th-December 23rd

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. Box Office: 713-526-2721 Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. MAINSTAGE SEASON Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 LSHEA CONSENTING BODIES: January 9-13, 2018 - Days and Times TBA FU R Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can ( ( MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, F [email protected] or 832-463-0409. O E O KL T and AN STAGEWORKS THEATRE A CHRISTMAS CAROL: November 11-Devember 16, 2018 Dr. Jeanna Mascorro

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 281-391-1212 Sunday matinees at 3 PM www.fulshearfootandankle.com Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. Be Safe! Service Heater Protect Home

HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS - Saturday, December 1, 2018 (7:30 PM) at Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Rd., Houston, TX 77065. There will be audience caroling and a special visit by Santa Claus! Pre-concert presentation will be at 7 PM and a silent auction during intermission; a reception follows this concert. 281-394-0028 Free estimate or 2nd opinion HANDEL’S MESSIAH - Friday, December 21, 2018 (7:30 PM) at

Tallowood Baptist Church Chapel, 555 Tallowood Rd, Houston, TX Air Conditioning Contractors of America 77024. This is a smaller venue, and tickets are expected to sell out. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this dramatic oratorio as $25 off a part of your Christmas tradition. FREE 0% Interest any Wi-fi thermostat financing available w/ equipment purchase For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the HCS repair website at www.houstonchoral.org or call 832-478-6986. WAC IdealAirServices.com

Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 15 Houston Area Events LIGHTS, SNOW AND UGLY SWEATERS - Through January 6, 2019, Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Tuesday-Sunday, Children’s Museum Of Houston, 1500 Binz Street, Universalist Church-where all faiths are welcome because we’ll HOUSTON MARGARITA FESTIVAL - December 9th, 12 Noon-10 PM, Water Works Park, Houston, TX 77004. Admission: $0-$12. When the holiday season believe anything! There’s just one minor problem: none of the acts 105 Sabine, Houston, TX 77007, admission: $15-$90. Now in its 6th year, Houston Margarita rolls around, fire places light up, heaters turn on and the pumpkin scheduled to perform have arrived. Now it’s up to three quick- Festival returns with margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like never before! Some of spice craze returns, ‘tis the season to be jolly! The Children’s Museum witted church members to perform the ENTIRE Variety Show and Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping the festival with some of the of Houston invites you to unwrap the holiday magic, spread the joy Christmas Pageant by themselves! An irreverent yet heartwarming most superior tasting margaritas in the market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the menu, the and bring your friends to the Museum’s “Lights, Snow and Ugly romp through tradition, The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) list is extensive. Sweaters!” winter wonderland that has no end. Find a whole new bursts with festive, slapstick fun as these cheerfully ridiculous clowns TOMBALL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVAL - December 7-9, 2018, 200 Market St., reason for the season, come chase the Museum’s colorful lights and celebrate all of our favorite holiday traditions-at once. Tomball, TX 77375, admission free. Friday 6-10 PM, Saturday 10 AM-10 PM, Sunday 10 AM-6 dashing colors and bring your loved ones for a warm and toasty SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS - December 9th, 2-4 PM, Jesse H. Jones PM. We will have over 200 vendors, live music, entertainment, food and drinks for the family. escape from the past, into a bright, shimmering, shiny future. Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338, admission is FREE. We have a petting zoo, carnival and pony rides. Admission, Parking and Shuttle are free. ZOO LIGHTS - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, Beat the heat and join this musical group that is celebrating over 30 SNOWFEST FESTIVAL - Friday, December 7, 2018, 5:30-9 PM, City Hall Complex, 1522 Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Closed years of concerts! Sing along, bring your own instrument, dance or Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77459. Admission is free. Pre-festival entertainment will on December 24-25, 2018. The Houston Zoo is transformed into a just have fun. Join us as the Second Sunday Pickers entertain with kick o” the event and will follow with the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks! Guests are winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its acoustic music, including country-and-western, bluegrass, folk, invited to enjoy the array of event activities including the 3-lane snow hill & photos with seventh year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Santa! Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo PANTO STAR FORCE - November 21, 2018-December 30, 2018, SNOWFEST PARADE - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9 AM, Cartwright Rd., Missouri City, grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season - including Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, 2 PM, TX 77459. Admission is free. Join us for the 35th annual Snowfest Parade! The two mile more than two million lights! Fi¨ een miles of earth-friendly LED Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, long procession will feature floats decorated in holiday themes and various organizations lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to TX 77019, tickets start at $25. Panto Star Force is an adventurous, on foot! The parade will begin at the Public Safety Headquarters located on the corner of light your way. cosmic blast of blockbuster hilarity! Jed, a farm boy from the planet Cartwright Road and Murphy Road. Roads will close at 7:30 AM surrounding parade route. MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 2019, Cypress, joins forces with a zany band of space rebels, robots and Community organizations that would like to participate in the Snowfest Parade are invited 5-11 PM, Gulf Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX furry bartenders (and Buttons, of course!) to stop the powerful to contact Kyle Frye at [email protected]. 77568. Admission $13-$22 online at https://magicalwinterlights. Emperor Snorkelfish and Dark Tater from taking over the galaxy. 10TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD BUILD OFF - Saturday December 8, 2018, 10 AM-4:30 PM, com/general-info/. The 2018 festival will feature eight fascinating Come ready to laugh, cheer and boo in true Panto style, with plenty Hermann Square, 900 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002. Open to the public and free for themed sections including The Kingdom, The Village, The Dino, The of toe-tapping music and intergalactic fun for the whole family! spectators. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. East, Houston, The Globe and the festival’s newest sections: The Ice WITS PERFORMANCE POETRY FOR TEENS AT LEVY PARK - 1st Friday More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ and The Sea. The 52-day festival will also include a Holiday Market of each month, 7-8:30 PM Levy Park 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098, construction zone and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public! Square where guests will have a chance to explore the festival admission is FREE. During this monthly workshop for students ages Team registration for the 2018 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo 13 to 19, young writers will cra¨ original poems, meet other young students and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. writers and work with professional performance poets to explore their For more info or to registar, aiahouston.org/v/site-home/Gingerbread-Build-O” /39. There will be nightly acrobatic performances included in admission, creative voices. No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. 57TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE - December 8, 2018, 6 PM, Kemah authentic arts and cra¨ s created by skilled Chinese artisans (dates THIRD THURSDAYS SIP & STROLL - 3rd Thursday of each month, Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah, TX 77565. Admission free. Every year over 100 festively TBD), amusement rides and games and an expanded dinosaur 5-9 PM, Houston Heights 19th Street, 325 W 19th St., Houston, TX decorated boats of all sizes parade around Clear Lake and through the Clear Lake Channel exhibit complete with dinosaur rides. 77008, admission is FREE. Pick up complimentary sips along the in front of the Kemah Boardwalk. ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, line of local shops while you shop boutique clothings, handmade THE HERITAGE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR - December 8, 2018, 5-9 PM, 2019, 10 AM-11PM, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd., Galveston, jewelry, home decor, antique, vintage, local made toiletries and The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10. The Heritage TX 77554. For tickets cost and purchase www.moodygardens. visit our Eateries for cra¨ ed cocktails and delicious local fare! Society’s annual holiday tradition, the Candlelight Tour, will feature decorated buildings, com/holiday_season. This year’s ICE LAND theme takes guests CARS AND COFFEE - through December 29, 2018, 9 AM-12 PM. historic characters relating stories of the past, carolers, Houston Boychoir in St. John Church, on a journey from the North to South poles. The CAA Ruijing Ice Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite Santa Claus and his Workshop, family entertainment and holiday fare at the Candlelight Café. Carving Team will even create a giant ice slide that will take guests 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free. Cruise in to Gateway GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK PRESENTS CAMPFIRE CHRISTMAS - December 8 on a glacial journey. Guests will encounter polar bears, penguins, Classic Cars every last Saturday of the month for Cars & Co” ee. So and 15, 2018, 6 PM, George Ranch Historic Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd., Richmond , TX 77469. humpback whales, snowy owls, walruses and of course, reindeer - far we have had some amazing turnouts, but we want to continue Reservations are required (www.georgeranch.org/event-calendar/campfire-christmas- all hand-carved out of two million pounds of ice inside a 28,000 sq. to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, co” ee and all of our sweet rides! december-8-15/). Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for children, seniors and groups of 10 or ¨ . insulated tent structure chilled and maintained at nine degrees. No Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No cruiser? No sweat more. This event is recommended for adults and children age 8 and up. Journey back into Shiver’s Ice Bar also returns to ICE LAND this year as guests enjoy bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics. time to Christmases past with this one-of-a-kind immersive holiday experience. Guests will ultra-cool holiday spirits as they enter this bar made completely of Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29, 2018, start the evening with a merry greeting at the Visitor Center and hot chocolate and co” ee ice creatively transformed into an igloo this year to fit the Pole-to- 9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission is to warm their souls. Then, enjoy a classic holiday meal featuring scrumptious recipes from Pole theme. free. In addition to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers Christmases gone by. A¨ er dinner, take a turn on the dance floor. Finally, hop on the time- CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT BAYOU BEND - December 14, Market brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live traveling tram for a journey. 2018-January 5, 2019, Wednesday-Sunday, 5:30 PM, Bayou Bend music, cooking demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment. THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN AT VICTORY CAMP - December 1st, December 7th-8th, December Collection And Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007. Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. 13th-15th and December 17th-23rd, 1407 Victory Ln., Alvin, TX 77511. Weekdays 6:30-9:30 Child Admission $10. Discover an immersive Christmas experience CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ AT THE CISTERN: SPATIAL PM, Fridays & Saturdays 6-10 PM. Buy Tickets Online for $8 at www.thechristmastrain.org. at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge CHROMOINTERFERENCE - Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern Tickets at the door $10. Kids 2 and under are free. The Christmas Train is a unique holiday brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights At Bu” alo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: experience, unlike anything else in Houston! An old-fashioned train ride through Christmas and activities for all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun, Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 Scenery and over 300,000 lights. holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live PM. Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. DISCOVERY GREEN PRESENTS FROSTIVAL AND THE ICE - Daily in December (see website actors, theatrical e” ects and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and raw www.discoverygreen.com/ice for times), Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX more to see and do, too. interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make for 77010. Tickets are $4-$18. The ICE is the largest outdoor ice skating surface in the Southwest. THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (abridged) - Through December an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez Discovery Green uses water from Kinder Lake to freeze the ice and all equipment runs on 23, 2018, Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear Green Mountain Energy’s renewable energy, ensuring The ICE is environmentally friendly 2 PM, Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, white or light colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing and sustainable. Houston, TX 77019, tickets start at $25. It’s the Annual Holiday Variety as the color changes creating a sensation of movement. 16 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter Houston Area Events LIGHTS, SNOW AND UGLY SWEATERS - Through January 6, 2019, Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Tuesday-Sunday, Children’s Museum Of Houston, 1500 Binz Street, Universalist Church-where all faiths are welcome because we’ll HOUSTON MARGARITA FESTIVAL - December 9th, 12 Noon-10 PM, Water Works Park, Houston, TX 77004. Admission: $0-$12. When the holiday season believe anything! There’s just one minor problem: none of the acts 105 Sabine, Houston, TX 77007, admission: $15-$90. Now in its 6th year, Houston Margarita rolls around, fire places light up, heaters turn on and the pumpkin scheduled to perform have arrived. Now it’s up to three quick- Festival returns with margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like never before! Some of spice craze returns, ‘tis the season to be jolly! The Children’s Museum witted church members to perform the ENTIRE Variety Show and Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping the festival with some of the of Houston invites you to unwrap the holiday magic, spread the joy Christmas Pageant by themselves! An irreverent yet heartwarming most superior tasting margaritas in the market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the menu, the and bring your friends to the Museum’s “Lights, Snow and Ugly romp through tradition, The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) list is extensive. Sweaters!” winter wonderland that has no end. Find a whole new bursts with festive, slapstick fun as these cheerfully ridiculous clowns TOMBALL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVAL - December 7-9, 2018, 200 Market St., reason for the season, come chase the Museum’s colorful lights and celebrate all of our favorite holiday traditions-at once. Tomball, TX 77375, admission free. Friday 6-10 PM, Saturday 10 AM-10 PM, Sunday 10 AM-6 dashing colors and bring your loved ones for a warm and toasty SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS - December 9th, 2-4 PM, Jesse H. Jones PM. We will have over 200 vendors, live music, entertainment, food and drinks for the family. escape from the past, into a bright, shimmering, shiny future. Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338, admission is FREE. We have a petting zoo, carnival and pony rides. Admission, Parking and Shuttle are free. ZOO LIGHTS - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, Beat the heat and join this musical group that is celebrating over 30 SNOWFEST FESTIVAL - Friday, December 7, 2018, 5:30-9 PM, City Hall Complex, 1522 Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Closed years of concerts! Sing along, bring your own instrument, dance or Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77459. Admission is free. Pre-festival entertainment will on December 24-25, 2018. The Houston Zoo is transformed into a just have fun. Join us as the Second Sunday Pickers entertain with kick o” the event and will follow with the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks! Guests are winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its acoustic music, including country-and-western, bluegrass, folk, invited to enjoy the array of event activities including the 3-lane snow hill & photos with seventh year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. gospel, Cajun and blues. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Santa! Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo PANTO STAR FORCE - November 21, 2018-December 30, 2018, SNOWFEST PARADE - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9 AM, Cartwright Rd., Missouri City, grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season - including Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, 2 PM, TX 77459. Admission is free. Join us for the 35th annual Snowfest Parade! The two mile more than two million lights! Fi¨ een miles of earth-friendly LED Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, long procession will feature floats decorated in holiday themes and various organizations lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to TX 77019, tickets start at $25. Panto Star Force is an adventurous, on foot! The parade will begin at the Public Safety Headquarters located on the corner of light your way. cosmic blast of blockbuster hilarity! Jed, a farm boy from the planet Cartwright Road and Murphy Road. Roads will close at 7:30 AM surrounding parade route. MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, 2019, Cypress, joins forces with a zany band of space rebels, robots and Community organizations that would like to participate in the Snowfest Parade are invited 5-11 PM, Gulf Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX furry bartenders (and Buttons, of course!) to stop the powerful to contact Kyle Frye at [email protected]. 77568. Admission $13-$22 online at https://magicalwinterlights. Emperor Snorkelfish and Dark Tater from taking over the galaxy. 10TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD BUILD OFF - Saturday December 8, 2018, 10 AM-4:30 PM, com/general-info/. The 2018 festival will feature eight fascinating Come ready to laugh, cheer and boo in true Panto style, with plenty Hermann Square, 900 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002. Open to the public and free for themed sections including The Kingdom, The Village, The Dino, The of toe-tapping music and intergalactic fun for the whole family! spectators. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. East, Houston, The Globe and the festival’s newest sections: The Ice WITS PERFORMANCE POETRY FOR TEENS AT LEVY PARK - 1st Friday More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ and The Sea. The 52-day festival will also include a Holiday Market of each month, 7-8:30 PM Levy Park 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098, construction zone and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public! Square where guests will have a chance to explore the festival admission is FREE. During this monthly workshop for students ages Team registration for the 2018 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo 13 to 19, young writers will cra¨ original poems, meet other young students and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. writers and work with professional performance poets to explore their For more info or to registar, aiahouston.org/v/site-home/Gingerbread-Build-O” /39. There will be nightly acrobatic performances included in admission, creative voices. No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. 57TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE - December 8, 2018, 6 PM, Kemah authentic arts and cra¨ s created by skilled Chinese artisans (dates THIRD THURSDAYS SIP & STROLL - 3rd Thursday of each month, Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah, TX 77565. Admission free. Every year over 100 festively TBD), amusement rides and games and an expanded dinosaur 5-9 PM, Houston Heights 19th Street, 325 W 19th St., Houston, TX decorated boats of all sizes parade around Clear Lake and through the Clear Lake Channel exhibit complete with dinosaur rides. 77008, admission is FREE. Pick up complimentary sips along the in front of the Kemah Boardwalk. ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Daily through January 6, line of local shops while you shop boutique clothings, handmade THE HERITAGE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR - December 8, 2018, 5-9 PM, 2019, 10 AM-11PM, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd., Galveston, jewelry, home decor, antique, vintage, local made toiletries and The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10. The Heritage TX 77554. For tickets cost and purchase www.moodygardens. visit our Eateries for cra¨ ed cocktails and delicious local fare! Society’s annual holiday tradition, the Candlelight Tour, will feature decorated buildings, com/holiday_season. This year’s ICE LAND theme takes guests CARS AND COFFEE - through December 29, 2018, 9 AM-12 PM. historic characters relating stories of the past, carolers, Houston Boychoir in St. John Church, on a journey from the North to South poles. The CAA Ruijing Ice Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite Santa Claus and his Workshop, family entertainment and holiday fare at the Candlelight Café. Carving Team will even create a giant ice slide that will take guests 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free. Cruise in to Gateway GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK PRESENTS CAMPFIRE CHRISTMAS - December 8 on a glacial journey. Guests will encounter polar bears, penguins, Classic Cars every last Saturday of the month for Cars & Co” ee. So and 15, 2018, 6 PM, George Ranch Historic Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd., Richmond , TX 77469. humpback whales, snowy owls, walruses and of course, reindeer - far we have had some amazing turnouts, but we want to continue Reservations are required (www.georgeranch.org/event-calendar/campfire-christmas- all hand-carved out of two million pounds of ice inside a 28,000 sq. to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, co” ee and all of our sweet rides! december-8-15/). Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for children, seniors and groups of 10 or ¨ . insulated tent structure chilled and maintained at nine degrees. No Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No cruiser? No sweat more. This event is recommended for adults and children age 8 and up. Journey back into Shiver’s Ice Bar also returns to ICE LAND this year as guests enjoy bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics. time to Christmases past with this one-of-a-kind immersive holiday experience. Guests will ultra-cool holiday spirits as they enter this bar made completely of Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29, 2018, start the evening with a merry greeting at the Visitor Center and hot chocolate and co” ee ice creatively transformed into an igloo this year to fit the Pole-to- 9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission is to warm their souls. Then, enjoy a classic holiday meal featuring scrumptious recipes from Pole theme. free. In addition to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers Christmases gone by. A¨ er dinner, take a turn on the dance floor. Finally, hop on the time- CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT BAYOU BEND - December 14, Market brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live traveling tram for a journey. 2018-January 5, 2019, Wednesday-Sunday, 5:30 PM, Bayou Bend music, cooking demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment. THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN AT VICTORY CAMP - December 1st, December 7th-8th, December Collection And Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007. Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. 13th-15th and December 17th-23rd, 1407 Victory Ln., Alvin, TX 77511. Weekdays 6:30-9:30 Child Admission $10. Discover an immersive Christmas experience CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ AT THE CISTERN: SPATIAL PM, Fridays & Saturdays 6-10 PM. Buy Tickets Online for $8 at www.thechristmastrain.org. at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge CHROMOINTERFERENCE - Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern Tickets at the door $10. Kids 2 and under are free. The Christmas Train is a unique holiday brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights At Bu” alo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: experience, unlike anything else in Houston! An old-fashioned train ride through Christmas and activities for all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun, Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 Scenery and over 300,000 lights. holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live PM. Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. DISCOVERY GREEN PRESENTS FROSTIVAL AND THE ICE - Daily in December (see website actors, theatrical e” ects and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and raw www.discoverygreen.com/ice for times), Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX more to see and do, too. interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make for 77010. Tickets are $4-$18. The ICE is the largest outdoor ice skating surface in the Southwest. THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (abridged) - Through December an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez Discovery Green uses water from Kinder Lake to freeze the ice and all equipment runs on 23, 2018, Wednesday-Saturday, 7 PM, Saturday-Sunday Matinee, at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear Green Mountain Energy’s renewable energy, ensuring The ICE is environmentally friendly 2 PM, Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, white or light colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing and sustainable. Houston, TX 77019, tickets start at $25. It’s the Annual Holiday Variety as the color changes creating a sensation of movement. Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 17 Church Events

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church River Bend Baptist Church Messiah Singalong Christmas Services Sunday, December 2, 2018, 7 PM 27600 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441 St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 281-346-2279 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450 • stpkaty.org RiverBendBC.org Celebrate Light: December 20th-23rd: 6:30-7:30 PM What is Christmas without Handel’s Messiah? The Chancel Choir of St. Peter’s Christmas Eve Services: 4:30 & 6 PM United Methodist Church in Katy invites you to their annual Messiah Singalong in the Sanctuary. Please come to sing or just to listen to this beautiful music. There will be soloists and a full orchestra. There is no charge. Copies of the Living Word Lutheran Church sheet music will be available for loan or for sale. Reception to follow. 3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy 77450 - 281-392-2300 www.livingwordkaty.org

Community Fun Fridays - Jingle Jam “BEHOLD, A SAVIOR!” Sunday, December 9th Friday, December 14, 2018, 6:30-8:30 pm “Behold, a Savior!” is a portrait of a promise and a portrait of the fulfillment of The Fellowship - 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 77450 that promise. Throughout this musical, Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall skillfully www.thefellowship.org/resources/events/community-fun-fridays weave scripture and dramatic first-hand accounts of the birth of Jesus into Bring your family and friends for this FREE holiday gathering - Jingle Jam: beloved carols and original songs. Each monologue and song will take you A Sensible Christmas! The pre-party starts at 6:10 PM with the Jingle Jam on a journey from the longing of Zechariah, the joy and acceptance of Mary show beginning at 6:30 PM. Lots of activities after the show - photos and the courage of Joseph to the accounts of the shepherds and wise men. . booths, cookies, hot chocolate, games, crafts and even Santa! Free event Let us inspire and prepare you for the celebration of the birth of our Lord with - but please preregister. Come ring in the holidays with Jingle Jam! both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces at 8, 9:15 and 11 AM in the church sanctuary. The musical presentation will feature the Living Word Choir accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Christmas Eve Worship At Living Stones Living Stones Church invites community members to join in celebrating CHRISTMAS WORSHIP the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th at 5 PM, at Living Word would like to invite the community to join them this Tays Junior High, 26721 Hawk’s Prairie Blvd. in Katy. The family-friendly, Christmas to celebrate the birth of Christ. A Pre-Christmas Vespers st music-filled service features familiar carols and other Christmas favorites, service will be held on December 21 at 7 PM for families that will not as well as a special message from Pastor Scott Rawlings. A nursery is be in town for Christmas Eve. The service will include familiar Christmas available for children up to 2 years of age, while pre-school children and hymns, readings, communion and special music of the season in a live- older will have worship seat activities and a snack. unplugged setting. The service will conclude with a candle lighting.

The service concludes with Silent Night and the lighting of luminaries for On Christmas Eve at 1 PM, there will be a Jazz Christmas Eve afternoon a truly inspirational celebration of the most special gift ever given, the gift vespers. The service will feature a jazz sextet playing unique arrangements for the season, congregational Christmas carols and a special Christmas of Jesus. For additional information, visit LivingStones.org. jazz communion. A festive candle lit atmosphere will prepare one and all for this joyous season! At 3 PM, children ages 2 years through 3rd grade Katy First Umc Christmas Services (and their families) are invited to an Interactive Christmas Eve worship service. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of 5601 Fifth Street, Katy Texas 77493 Christmas. A Contemporary Christmas Eve worship service featuring Katyfirst.org contemporary music will be held at 5 PM. Candlelight Christmas Eve rd: Contemporary Service at 6 PM. December 23 Worship services featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a brass ensemble will be held at 7 and 11 PM. On December 24th: Children’s Service 4 PM Candlelight Service 6 PM Katy Christian Women’s Connection Candlelight/Communion 8 PM KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started Christmas Services in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call 1351 S. Mason Road - 281-579-1080 cornerstonekaty.org Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. On Christmas Eve there will be a Candlelight Service at 6 PM (in Memorial Parkway). For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy at [email protected] or call 281-232-8338.

18 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter Katy Women’s Aglow Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled Become a Dental Assistant women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth in just 10 weeks! Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.

Hope Impacts Bible Studies Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner. Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the Training Since 1995 first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion Approved by the TWC Career Schools and Colleges Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adult News Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons www.hdas.biz | For info packet call 281-363-0600 or email [email protected] Katy • Clear Lake • The Woodlands from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner 10 Week Course - Tuition $3250 • Payment Plans of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit Winter Session begins 1/12/19 www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.

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Second Temple, rebuild its altar and light its menorah-the gold candela- has exploded into a major commercial phenomenon, largely because it falls brum whose seven branches represented knowledge and creation and near or overlaps with Christmas. From a religious perspective, however, it were meant to be kept burning every night. remains a relatively minor holiday that places no restrictions on working, attending school or other activities. THE HANUKKAH “MIRACLE” Source: www.history.com/topics/holidays/hanukkah According to the Talmud, one of Judaism’s most central texts, Judah Mac- cabee and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second KWANZAA Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was DECEMBER 26, 2018 - JANUARY 1, 2019 only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired the Jewish sages State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the Watts riots to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival. (The first Book of the Maccabees in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African-Americans tells another version of the story, describing an eight-day celebration that together as a community. He founded US, a cultural organization and followed the rededication but making no reference to the miracle of the oil.) started to research African “first fruit” (harvest) celebrations. Karenga combined aspects of several different harvest celebrations, such as those OTHER INTERPRETATIONS OF THE HANUKKAH STORY of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu, to form the basis of Kwanzaa. Some modern historians offer a radically different interpretation of the Hanukkah tale. In their view, Jerusalem under Antiochus IV had erupted into civil war between two camps of Jews: those who had assimilated KWANZAA HISTORY The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” into the dominant culture that surrounded them, adopting Greek and which means “first fruits” in Swahili. Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its Syrian customs; and those who were determined to impose Jewish laws own way, but celebrations often include songs and dances, African drums, and traditions, even if by force. The traditionalists won out in the end, storytelling, poetry reading and a large traditional meal. On each of the with the Hasmonean dynasty-led by Judah Maccabee’s brother and his seven nights, the family gathers and a child lights one of the candles on the descendants-wresting control of the Land of Israel from the Seleucids and Kinara (candleholder), then one of the seven principles is discussed. The maintaining an independent Jewish kingdom for more than a century. principles, called the Nguzo Saba (seven principles in Swahili) are values of African culture, which contribute to building and reinforcing community Jewish scholars have also suggested that the first Hanukkah may have among African-Americans. Kwanzaa also has seven basic symbols, which been a belated celebration of Sukkot, which the Jews had not had the represent values and concepts reflective of African culture. An African feast, chance to observe during the Maccabean Revolt. One of the Jewish reli- called a Karamu, is held on December 31st. gion’s most important holidays, Sukkot consists of seven days of feasting, prayer and festivities. Did you know? The seven principles or Nguzo Saba are a set of ideals created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different princi- HANUKKAH TRADITIONS ple. The candle-lighting ceremony each evening provides the opportunity to The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the kindling of a nine-branched gather and discuss the meaning of Kwanzaa. The first night, the black candle menorah, known in Hebrew as the hanukiah. On each of the holiday’s eight in the center is lit (and the principle of umoja/unity is discussed). One candle nights, another candle is added to the menorah after sundown; the ninth is lit each evening and the appropriate principle is discussed. candle, called the shamash (“helper”), is used to light the others. Jews typi- cally recite blessings during this ritual and display the menorah prominently in a window as a reminder to others of the miracle that inspired the holiday. SEVEN PRINCIPLES The seven principles or Nguzo Saba are a set of ideals created by Dr. In another allusion to the Hanukkah miracle, traditional Hanukkah foods are Maulana Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different principle. fried in oil. Potato pancakes (known as latkes) and jam-filled donuts (sufgani- yot) are particularly popular in many Jewish households. Other Hanukkah • Unity:Umoja (oo–MO–jah): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, customs include playing with four-sided spinning tops called dreidels and community, nation and race. exchanging gifts. In recent decades, particularly in North America, Hanukkah

20 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter • Self-determination: Kujichagulia (koo–gee–cha–goo–LEE–yah): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. • Collective Work and Responsibility: Ujima (oo–GEE–mah): To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve them together. • Cooperative Economics: Ujamaa (oo–JAH–mah): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. • Purpose: Nia (nee–YAH): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. • Creativity: Kuumba (koo–OOM–bah): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. • Faith: Imani (ee–MAH–nee): To believe with all our heart in our people, our par- ents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

SEVEN SYMBOLS The seven principles or Nguzo Saba are a set of ideals created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different principle.

• Mazao, the crops (fruits, nuts and vegetables): Symbolizes work and the basis of the holiday. It represents the historical foundation for Kwanzaa, the gathering of the people that is patterned after African harvest festivals in which joy, sharing, unity and thanksgiving are the fruits of collective planning and work. • Mkeka: Place Mat: The mkeka, made from straw or cloth, comes directly from Africa and expresses history, culture and tradition. It symbolizes the historical and traditional foundation for us to stand on and build our lives because today stands on our yesterdays, just as the other symbols stand on the mkeka. • Vibunzi: Ear of Corn: The stalk of corn represents fertility and symbolizes that through the reproduction of children, the future hopes of the family are brought to life. One ear is called vibunzi and two or more ears are called mihindi. Each ear symbolizes a child in the family and thus one ear is placed on the mkeka for each child in the family. • Mishumaa Saba: The Seven Candles: Candles are ceremonial objects with two primary purposes: to re-create symbolically the sun’s power and to provide light. The celebration of fire through candle burning is not limited to one particular group or country; it occurs everywhere. Mishumaa saba are the seven candles: three red, three green and one black. The back candle symbolizes Umoja (unity), the basis of success and is lit on De- cember 26th. The three green candles, representing Nia, Ujima and Imani, are placed to the right of the Umoja candle, while the three red candles, Making Yr Hidays Bright! representing Kujichagulia, Ujamaa and Kuumba, are placed to the left of it. During Kwanzaa, on candle, representing one principle, is lit each day. Then the other candles are relit to give off more light and vision. The num- ber of candles burning also indicate the principle that is being celebrated. • Additional Plugs & Outlets The illuminating fire of the candles is a basic element of the universe and every celebration and festival includes fire in some form. Fire’s mystique, • Panel Upgrade/Replacement like the sun, is irresistible and can destroy or create with its mesmerizing, frightening, mystifying power. • Smoke Detectors • Kinara: The Candleholder: The kinara is the center of the Kwanzaa setting and represents the original stalk from which we came: our ancestry. The • Troubleshooting kinara can be shape - straight lines, semicircles or spirals - as long as the • TV Mounting seven candles are separate and distinct, like a candelabra. • Kikombe Cha Umoja: The Unity Cup: The kikombe cha umoja is a special cup that is used to perform the libation (tambiko) ritual during the Kara- mu feast on the sixth day of Kwanzaa. In many African societies libation are poured for the living dead whose souls stay with the earth they tilled. • Zawadi: Gifts: When we celebrate Imani on the seventh day of Kwanzaa, we give meaningful zawadi (gifts) to encourage growth, self-determination, achievement and success. We exchange the gifts with members of our im- mediate family, especially the children, to promote or reward accomplish- ments and commitments kept, as well as with our guests. Handmade gifts are encouraged to promote self-determination, purpose and creativity and to avoid the chaos of shopping and conspicuous consumption during the December holiday season. A family may spend the year making kinaras or may create cards, dolls or mkekas to give to their guests.

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Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 21 KID’S CHRISTMAS KORNER

Q: What goes oh, oh, oh?

A: Santa Claus walking backwards!

Q: Where did the mistletoe Q: What do elves learn go to become famous? at school? A: Holly-wood A: The Elf-abet!

22 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter Support & Help Groupos

Katy Christian Ministries Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY # 281-391-5262. The KCM Sexual Assault Center is run by a staff of three permanent employees and a dedicated group of volunteers who manage many vital functions. The Center offers many volunteer opportunities for interested persons, including clerical, crisis hotline and direct contact jobs such as sexual assault survivor advocacy. All volunteers must obtain training offered by the Center.

Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry provides: • Three day nutritionally balanced supplement of non-perishable food twice monthly • Hygiene items once a month • Birthday bags to our children for their special day • Fresh produce from yard gardeners & local farmers

FOOD FAIRS ® KCM Community Food Fairs offer FREE PRODUCE to anyone who needs it. Last Saturday of each month at Powerhouse Church Katy, 1818 Katyland Drive, Katy, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM. Katy Christian Ministries and Powerhouse Church have partnered together to provide this free service to the community and gives away thousands of pounds of fresh produce each month on a first come, first served basis.

FYI • Referrals to WIC (Women, Infant, Child) government nutrition program for baby formula; dairy products. • Red Barrels in Katy area grocery stores benefit KCM. • 100% of all financial donations are allocated per donor request!

NEEDS • Canned: Green Vegetables, Pork’n Beans, Carrots, Tuna, Corn, 8 oz. Tomato sauce, Fruit, Macaroni & Cheese • One lb. bags of: Beans, Rice • Family Size: Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper • Soap: Laundry, Dish

Katy Christian Ministries Administration Office, Food Pantry and Store is located at 5510 1st Street, Katy, Tx 77493 and the number is 281-391-5261.

Donation Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Thursday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Katy Christian Ministries Donation Center is located at 5012 E. 3rd Street, Katy, Tx 77493 and the number is 281-391-7400 (24 Hr. Voice Recording).

The Compassionate Friends HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER: The Compassionate Friends - Katy Chapter (TCF- Katy), a support group for parents who have lost a child. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church. 20555 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. All bereaved parents, family members or close friends of parents who have lost a child are invited to attend the TCF-Katy meeting.

There is no cost to attend and participation is completely voluntary. The Compassionate Friends organization is not affiliated with any religious group. For more info. please visit our website, www. compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. To find a meeting near you or for other information call: 713-686-6300 or go to www.aahouston.org.

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group The new monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 PM at 20018 Chateau Drive in Katy, TX 77450. The confidential group, led by Ariana Detert, MSW, LCSW, is designed to allow caregivers dealing with loved ones at various stages of dementia to share their concerns, thoughts and feelings with others in similar situations. To attend the group, please contact Ariana Detert, MSW, Krenek Printing LCSW at 281-217-3077 or [email protected]. DESIGN • PRINT • MARKET • MAIL LLC Katy OCD/Anxiety 281-463-8649 Support Group for Parents The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. The purpose of this www.KrenekPrinting.com group is to support each other as we deal with raising children with OCD/

24 December 2018 | Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter anxiety/panic disorders. Does your child avoid social situations? Do they have unhealthy perfectionism or depression from anxiety? Come talk with us. We might be the right support group to find some answers, even if your child does not have a formal diagnosis. We will share resources with each other and offer advice. For more information, check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.

Katy/West Houston/CYPRESS Tourette Support Group The Katy Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July), from 7 PM-8:30 PM, at St. Catherine’s Methodist Hospital, 701 S. Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450. There are concurrent adult and youth meetings. Adult meetings are varied with discussion, speakers and videos. During the youth meetings, snacks, crafts and games are enjoyed. Pizza/Video Game Nights and Holiday Parties are always a favorite. For more information, please contact ferla.nicola@ Behlmann Law Firm, LP gmail.com, [email protected] or call 281-238-8096. Estate Planning & Asset Protection Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate ECI Project TYKE Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program (ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working • Probate Specialist with children who need extra help. The program provides developmental • Living Trusts & Wills • Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental • Medicaid Trusts, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning milestones or who may have a disability. Services are provided to children • Special Needs Planning & Guardianships from birth to three where they live, learn or play. ECI Project TYKE develops • LLC’s, Family LLC’s & Limited Partnerships Richard Behlmann a supportive partnership with families by providing educational and • Business Formation & Planning Founder emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines and relationships that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum potential. Anyone Free Initial Estate Planning & Probate Consultations (parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child to ECI www.behlmannlaw.com Project TYKE. If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-398-0088 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. ECI 21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 services are available statewide to help families. Early is best!!!!!

Different Strokes Different Strokes is a wonderful group dedicated to serving and supporting people who have survived strokes themselves and for their caregivers. Although our needs are different, care is given to fill the needs for all of us. Different Strokes meets every Tuesday, at 10 AM, in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. We meet together to share with one another. Please join us. If you have had a stroke or anyone you know has survived a stroke, please consider learning more about this group. We would love to have you. Call for further information: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.

The Arc of Katy The Arc of Katy provides programs for individuals with IDD (Intellectual and Development Disabilities) including a day program, summer camp and socials for teens/ adults. New members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty. org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional information.

Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) PDAP is the only free outpatient substance abuse program for young people and parents in the greater Houston area. PDAP is spiritually based and is housed in churches. PDAP’s methodology is based upon the “Twelve Steps” of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25 call 713-647-8858.

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Westheimer Lakes Community Newsletter | December 2018 25 Simple Ambrosia Salad

You could make this on National Ambrosia Day on December 12th!

INGREDIENTS: 3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained 4 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS: Mix pineapple, oranges, sour cream, marshmallows and coconut together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to overnight.

Source: allrecipes.com

Date-Nut Bread You could make this on National Date Nut Bread Day December 22nd!

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons butter, or as needed 1 egg, well-beaten 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon salt 7 pitted prunes, chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

DIRECTIONS: Put raisins in a bowl. Pour boiling water over raisins; soak until raisins have flavored the water, about 20 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the water. Discard raisins. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter.

Bring reserved water to a boil in a small saucepan. Measure 3/4 cup boiling water into a bowl. Stir baking soda into water. Put dates and prunes in a large bowl. Pour baking powder-water over dates and prunes; add unsalted butter and stir until melted. Stir sugar and vanilla extract into the fruit mixture; let cool to room temperature.

Stir egg into the fruit mixture to evenly coat. Mix flour and salt together in a small bowl; add to fruit mixture and stir. Fold walnuts into the mixture and pour into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Source: allrecipes.com

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