Westfield Community News
Official Online Newsletter May 2019
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WESTFIELD COMMUNITY HELPFUL NUMBERS Spectrum Association Management 281-343-9178 281-752-5482 Fax 16690 Park Row • Houston, TX 77084 Sydnie McGuire - Manager [email protected]
WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Light Outages 713-207-2222 Tom Clark - President report online at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage Mary Carpentier - Vice President Power to Choose (elec) 1-888-797-4839 Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary / Treasurer Marian Miller - Director SCHOOLS Richard Salce - Director Rhoads Elementary 281-237-8500 Abraham Montemayor - Director McRoberts Elementary 281-237-2000 Nick Niccoletti - Director McDonald Jr. High 281-237-5300 Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800 WCA Waste 281-368-8397 KISD Administration 281-396-6000 Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500 Mayde Creek M.U.D. 832-467-1599 HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS Community Center Reservations 281-492-1769 Poison Control 1-800-764-7661 Sheriff Office (non-emergency) 713-221-6000 Animal Control 281-999-3191 Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518 Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 WCA 281-368-8397 Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300 Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500 US Post Office 1-800-275-8777 CenterPoint Energy (gas) 713-659-2111 Katy Library 281-391-3509 CenterPointEnergy (elec) 713-207-7777 Katherine Tyra Library 281-550-0885
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HELPFUL NUMBERS STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Notes from the board All neighborhood activities are posted in the following places: Spectrum Association Management DO YOU KNOW WHAT MUD YOU LIVE IN?? • Sign up on the Spectrum website: Go to spectrumam.com. Click The Westfield Subdivision is located partially in Mayde Creek MUD and on Homeowner Assistance. Click on Create an account and follow 281-343-9178 281-752-5482 Fax partially in Ricewood MUD. The operator of Mayde Creek MUD is EDP and Instructions. After signing up, you will receive e-blast on all upcoming 16690 Park Row • Houston, TX 77084 the operator of Ricewood MUD is Inframark. Interesting fact is that they events. You can find the following items on the Spectrum website: share a sewer treatment plant along with a third mud. It is located at Deed restrictions, minutes of Board meetings, ACC approval form, Sydnie McGuire - Manager Morton Road and Sunny Meadows. Account information, pay your account online, report violations, pool information and financials. [email protected] There is a lot of interesting information on their respective websites. • Check the Westfieldhoakatytx Facebook Page. Make a friend request on Check out their websites: Westfieldhoakatytx. Mayde Creek MUD: www.maydecreekmud.com • Join Nextdoor.com. Ricewood MUD: www.ricewoodmud.com MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS Residents are encouraged to attend any of our monthly Board meetings. They are held on the third Monday of the month beginning at 6:15 PM (Executive Session) and 7 PM open session, at Spectrum Association Management’s office located at 16990 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084. If you have concerns, questions or just want to hear what is going on, please attend.
WCA GARBAGE COLLECTION HOLIDAYS AND GUIDELINES COLLECTION DAYS: MONDAY AND THURSDAY Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
WCA TRASH RULES Tree and yard waste will be collected on all regular collection days and must be located at the curb area of each residence and maybe contained POOL CARDS in containers or bags not exceeding forty (40) gallons or forty (40) The final pool card registration event will be at the park next to the Misty pounds. Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be stacked in Cove Pool on May 3rd 5-7 PM. Save time, go to Spectrum’s website to print neat stacks and in lengths no greater than four (4) feet with no branch the form everyone will be required to fill out. After this date, you will be diameter exceeding three (3) inches. required to contact Spectrum Association Management for your pool cards. Size limitations are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing process. Bulky items will be collected on all regular collection POOL OPENING AND BBQ day sand must be located at the curb area of each residence. Except as The pools will open th and BBQ plates will be served at Saturday, May 25 excluded below, all bulky items such as appliances, furniture, carpet the Park next to the Misty Cove Pool from 11AM-2 PM. (up to I room, rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds) and cardboard boxes(flattened), will be picked up. By Federal Law, HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE refrigerator sand freezers or any other items containing Freon must be VACATION WATCH SERVICE drained of Freon and have an accompanying certification to validate A Vacation Watch is a service provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s such service was performed before being collected by WCA. Office for citizens residing in the unincorporated areas of Harris County. Citizens may request a Vacation Watch by clicking on the following link Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, and completing the on-line form. To properly route the request, select the tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private Subdivision or Contract name from the drop down list. If the subdivision contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. WCA or contract is not found select the closest Substation or Storefront. For a will leave a tag explaining the reason for any non-collected item(s). With List of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Substations or Storefronts check respect to special collection of other than normal amounts of residential on the Harris County website. refuse, yard trimmings or bulk items, if notified in advance, WCA will meet with a resident prior to collection day to determine a price for such DOES SOMETHING NEED ATTENTION? special collection. Want to help keep our neighborhood looking sharp? Let us know if you see something out of place with a neighboring home and we’ll check it If a resident does not notify WCA of such a special pick-up before its out. Please note, we do not get involved in neighbor disputes and for scheduled day, then WCA will leave a notice for the resident to contact emergencies contact the Sheriff’s office. WCA during normal office hours before the next scheduled pickup day.
Westfield Community Newsletter | May 2019 3 Always there for you! HOMEOWNER HOT LINE - THERE IS HELP FOR YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION! The Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute $30 off (CAI) has launched a free HOA Hotline, a resource for homeowners and MPL#40815 any Job Board members owning homes/units in condominium, townhome Water Heaters • Drain Problems Over $95 and subdivision community associations and have questions about Faucet Installation & Repair the operations of their association. The Hotline is staffed with local Gas Test • Water Leaks & Much More non-attorney experts knowledgeable in community association best 35+ Years Experience Low Price Guarantee practices. Please contact the Hotline by calling 832-251-1874. 832-890-8449 Licensed & Insured We urge homeowners to take advantage of this free resource. After all, [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES isn’t it better to resolve issues quickly and reasonably now before they www.tonysplumbingtx.com get out of hand later?
*Please note, the HOA Hotline panel, as well as CAI Staff will NOT give out legal advice. If seeking legal help, please contact the appropriate attorney or legal service. LegalLine is a free legal service, open to any Harris County citizen. It is held on the first and third Wednesday of every month, from 5-9 PM. To reach a volunteer attorney, call 713-759- 1133. This program is by telephone only. For Spanish speakers, Consejos Legales is the first Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM. To reach a Spanish speaking volunteer attorney call 713-759-1133.
REPORT STREETLIGHT OUTAGES Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. You will need the pole number as well as the nearest street address and call 713- 207-2222 or go to their website and complete an on-line form. It is very important that non-working lights are reported for the safety of our each of us. We pay the exact same whether the light is working or not.
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFFS SAFETY FORUM The Harris County Sheriff’s office is conducting monthly Sheriffs Safety Forum’s on the last Tuesday of the month, usually held at the Westlake Fire Department at 19636 Saums Road at 7 PM. Check Nextdoor.com (crime & safety) to confirm the location each month. The Sheriff’s Safety Forum is a “community meeting” devised to share information and gain ideas that are beneficial to the community. They want to continue this as productive community meeting with positive outcomes. This is an opportunity for the community to ask questions pertaining to West District and the HCSO. The meeting is scheduled for an hour only.
Teenage Job Seekers 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 (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed Rick Martinez Tony Cogliandro Crystal Martinez on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references Broker Associate Residential/Commercial Residential if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers (281) 646-2143 ( 2 8 1 ) 994-5184 (281) 646-2121 from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. www.REHouston.com CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP TheRickMartinezTeam - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN Cinco Ranch CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING RickMartinezTX 2877 Commercial Center Blvd Katy, TX 77494 No available teenage job seekers at this time - have your teen RickMartinezTX Each office independently owned and operated send in their information to be added.
4 May 2019 | Westfield Community Newsletter Prepare For Summer Heat Now! We’re weeks away from sweltering temperatures, hurricane warnings and bug invasions. Before summer hits, make sure you and your home are prepared:
Give Your Air Conditioner a Checkup • Replace your air filter to make sure the whole system runs smoothly. • Clear debris on or around your vents or exhausts and clean off any dirt from the main unit outside. • Install programmable thermostats.
Test for Ventilation Leaks • First, look for actual leaks: drafts in your windows and doors. • Check your attic insulation for leaks and gaps.
Set Up a Barrier for Bugs • Check caulking around windows and doors, fix any drafts/gaps with new weather stripping and caulking. • Spray outdoor perimeter with a pesticide, along with baseboards, sinks, windows and doors.
Change Your Ceiling Fan Direction • Run Ceiling Fans Counter-Clockwise for Summer Savings.
Prevent Water Damage • Make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed and caulked, too. • Test gutters to look for water coming out of any places it shouldn’t. • Inspect your roof (remove any debris and leaves while you’re up there). Courtesy of http://lifehacker.com/five-things-to-do-now-to-prepare-your- home-for-the-summ-1776114244
Memorial Weekend Getaways Here are some celebrations across America that offered something special in honor of the Memorial Day holiday:
Palm Springs, Calif.: For Guaranteed Summer Weather While most beach seasons are just beginning, Memorial Day marks the end of bearable temps in the desert, so hotels and operators are running specials for the holiday. Though other parts of California will be in the midst of “May Gray” and “June Gloom,” Palm Springs still has nonstop sunshine-plus dozens of vintage shops, acclaimed restaurants and an enduring love for all things mid-century (its hotels and private homes offer some of the best examples of 1950s modern architecture in the country).
Washington, D.c.: For Patriotism, Pomp And Circumstance Washington D.C. is the most patriotic place to celebrate the holiday, with a parade and plenty of pomp and circumstance taking place during special military ceremonies. Arlington National Cemetery-which celebrated its 150th anniversary in May 2014-hosts a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 AM on Memorial Day at the Tomb of the Unknowns accompanied by performances from the U.S. Navy Band.
Saint Louis: For The Ultimate Treasure Hunt Don’t miss the largest flea market in the Midwest, Gypsy Caravan, an annual Memorial Day event organized for the 44th year by the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association.
Expires June 30, 2019 The Jersey Shore: For Family Fun And Rides Along The Iconic Boardwalk Steel Pier, Atlantic City’s popular ocean side amusement park, debuted eight new rides in 2013. Outside Atlantic City, check out the annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival, the largest in North America, Friday thru Monday, an event that starts Friday at noon with the “Unlocking of the Ocean” media event.
Austin: For Boating Season And Outdoor Fun - Head to Lake Travis to soak up some of Austin’s best weather of the year, Expires June 30, 2019 with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the eighties. Memorial Day kicks off boating season here, so the place to be is the lake. Courtesy of www.budgettravel.com/feature/budget-travel-vacation- ideas-great-memorial-day-getaways
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The camp concludes with the Grand Finale Concert on Friday morning We are your neighbors! at 9 AM. After the concert, those students wishing to extend the fun a little longer can join in the group’s optional trip to Typhoon Texas for an Single frameless shower door additional $35 (park admission, meal, bus transportation and drinks are included in price) for a total camp cost of $165 ($190 after June 5th). The Spring 28”x78” - Only $729 while stock lasts KISD JH Summer Band Camp has been a huge success each year and we 10% OFF of any other anticipate a large enrollment again this year. Special shower enclosure Shower Enclosures • Mirrors • Glass Shelves • Table Top Glass Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement as Insured | FREE Estimates soon as they arrive for the first day of camp. Students should prepare major scales specific to the student’s instrument and an audition etude, which can be downloaded from the webpage. Students will be ability grouped with the number of bands being determined by total enrollment for the camp. Registration Form, Audition materials and Travel/Emergency Treatment Consent Form can be downloaded by campers from the Katy ISD Fine Arts Webpage www.katyisd.org/dept/ finearts. An email confirmation is sent out upon receipt of registration and follow up reminders from the camp coordinator will be sent before 832-471-6733 the camp begins, so make sure your email address is clearly printed on www.stratfordglass.com the registration form. The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative to those who may not have had a chance to attend another band camp over LOU'S PAINTING, Ltd. the summer due to scheduling and/or costs. Participants will receive • Interior - Exterior top quality instruction on their instruments from our own great KISD and Houston area Band Directors. Join us for the seventeenth annual • Power Washing Katy ISD Junior High Summer Band Camp and keep your playing skills • Sheetrock & Texture Your home is an expensive investment! sharp for the year! Camp brochures, with the registration form, will be ® • HardiPlank Replacement Painting beautifies & preserves that distributed to KISD band students by their schools’ directors. Camp • Minor Repairs investment! brochures can also be downloaded from the Katy ISD Fine Arts webpage. Free Estimates Plan to register early in order to guarantee a spot! Again, registrations requests made afterJune 28th will need to follow special instructions Mike McKay 281-492-2643 outlined earlier. If you have already registered and have not received "Doing business from the same location since 1978" your confirmation email, contact [email protected] to make sure your registration has been received.
6 May 2019 | Westfield Community Newsletter Katy ISD Represented at 2019 Texas Bluebonnet Awards Event Each year 10 Texas library districts are represented at the Texas Library Association’s (TLA) annual conference and this year Katy Independent School District librarian Diane Austin, as well as 4th grader Charlotte Baker, will be representing District 8 in addition to Katy ISD’s Wolman Elementary School. Charlotte will be a part of a student group who will be announcing the grand winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award.
“I love the Texas Bluebonnet Program because not only are children motivated to read books but students have the opportunity to choose the winner unlike many other publishing awards,” said Diana Austin, library media specialist at Wolman Elementary.
Twenty books are chosen each year for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program, encouraging students in grades 3rd-6th to read a minimum of five books from the list. In January, participating students all over the state of Texas cast their vote for their favorite title. The author of the book receiving the most votes is the winner and is given their award at the Texas Bluebonnet Luncheon.
Westfield Community Newsletter | May 2019 7 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Awards Prestigious Recognitions to Katy ISD Students The artwork of 27 Katy Independent School District students has been recognized by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLS&R), with many of those creations now advancing to Grand Prix Judging and to auction. Best of Show, Gold Medal and Special Merit were among some of the prominent achievements of Katy ISD art students who have worked tirelessly to perfect their masterpieces.
The HLS&R School Art Program provides students, Pre-K through 12th grade, the opportunity to compete in district shows, earn scholarships, travel to summer workshops and display artwork at the Hayloft Gallery at the NRG Center for viewing. The Grand Prix judging consists of all the 100+ school districts and private schools that participate in the annual competition. Grand Prix selects which pieces of art will be awarded the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Class Champions recognitions. Those art pieces will then advance to the HLS&R Art Auction. Replacement Angel Luo, Cinco Ranch High School, Best of Show for artwork titled “Spirit” windows for West Houston homes For regular houses, pretty much any replacement window will do. But, Renewal by Andersen replacement windows are of the highest quality. So, they aren’t for just any house, they’re for select homes - like yours.
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Ella Hummeldorf earned her Gold Award in Girl Scouts Ella Hummeldorf, a Sophmore at Tompkins High School, has earned her Gold Award in Girl Scouts. Ella is a member of Troop 127007 and has been a Girl Scout since she was in Kindergarten. For her project, Ella built garden boxes with the help of her brothers and a group of Boy Scouts from Troop 1103 for Goddard Preschool in Cinco Ranch NW. Her inspiration for the garden boxes was her grandfather who is currently in bad health. Obesity is a growing problem in America and Ella is hoping the new generation of kids will make better choices. Her goal was to educate young children on the importance of eating healthy and how vegetables play a big part in that. She wanted to teach them about vegetables in a fun way so she created the garden boxes, supplied starter seeds and tools. She hopes they will have fun watching them grow and will teach future generations about growing vegetables and healthy eating. Her brother, Henry Hummeldorf, was a recent contestant on MasterChef Junior so she enlisted his help with some recipes. Together they created a fun cookbook for the kids and Henry talked to the children about the recipes and how to make vegetables fun. Here is a photo of Ella and Henry teaching the children and introducing them to their new gardens.
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10 May 2019 | Westfield Community Newsletter Brownie GS Troop openings for Homeschool Pack 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, 2nd Grade Girls-Katy Wide responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. opening for 2nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are 2nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact Franz Road area. Contact Lee at [email protected] for more Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722. information.
Boy Scouts Of America Troop 418 - National Scavenger Hunt Day May 24th What is a Scavenger Hunt? A scavenger hunt is a game in which New Girl-Led Unit individuals or teams seek to find a number of specific items or perform For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy tasks, as given in a list. The goal is either to complete the list first or to Scouts of America will be open to young women, giving girls from ages complete the list in the most creative manner. This game is usually 11-17 the same experience that boys have traditionally enjoyed. Scouts played in a manner where what you are searching for requires you to go BSA Troop 418 is a new girl-led unit, meeting at Trinity Baptist Church on to certain places, certain homes or certain parts of a location. Scavenger Spring Green on Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM. We are looking to grow our troop Hunt Games are popular all over the world and are enjoyed by group and would love to have you join us! For more information contact us at organizations, at Holidays and fun parties. [email protected] or find other units in your area at www. beascout.org. Scavenger Hunts can be set up for any age group with any type of theme. There can be Holiday themes such as Halloween or Christmas, there can be food themes such as scavenger hunts for food ingredients as in baking Scout It Out And Come Join Cub a pie. There can be scavenger hunts pertaining to getting a certain thing Scouts With Pack 353! accomplished first. FIELD TRIPS. CAMPING. RACING. FITNESS. FRIENDSHIP. Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over For example: “Pot A Plant Theme” - This would be considered a task game and 60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year an item game. You would be seeking items to perform a small task at the end. with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills, build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good Your list should include all the things to completely pot up a plant. Such as. ... citizenship. a 1. plant, 2. soil, 3. pot, 4. watering can with water in it, 5. fertilizer. You would have to collect each of these things or find each of these things from different Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join us anytime sources. (And NO you cannot buy any from the store, that is cheating). Once throughout the year. If you would like more information on joining Cub your team makes it back with all the items you would then start potting up Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, please contact your plant. Once done, the first team to water the plant would be the winner. our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: [email protected]. Keeping it fun. Doing our best. On your mark.... get set.... GO! BASHANS PAINTING & HOME REPAIR GEYER ROOFING • Interior• Interior & &Exterior Exterior Painting Painting •• Wallpaper Wood Replacement Removal
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Westfield Community Newsletter | May 2019 11 What's Happening Around the Community Coming to Your Neighborhood
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12 May 2019 | Westfield Community Newsletter The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from 8 AM-3 PM at The Arc of Katy, 5819 Tenth Street, Suite C, Katy, Texas 77493.
Three Sessions are being held this Summer: Power Aquatics/ Session 1… June 3-June 28, 2019 Session 2… July 1-July 26, 2019 Power for Life Session 3… July 29-August 16, 2019
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions, Year-Round USA Swimming Level 1 Competitive Swim Club crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35 USA Swimming Certi ed Coaches • Practice at Taylor High School in Katy per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, call 832- Registering Now for Shark School Summer Programs 754-9802 or please visit www.thearcofkaty.org. Two-Week Sessions throughout June and July • All Levels • Children and Adults • Summer Stroke Clinics LIVING WORD’S CAMP JAM Registration is open for Camp Jam, Living Word’s music & arts immersion • Learn to Swim • PowerFit Summer (High School Swimmers) program. The camp will run the week of June 17-21, 2019 for youth ages 5-10. Hours are from 9 AM until 2:30 PM at Living Word’s church facilities 832-303-3117 www.PowerAquatics.org at 3700 S. Mason Road, Katy. Camp Jam focuses on immersing young children in music, dance and art and to inspire them to continue in music as they grow. The classes are taught by both music professionals and talented laypersons from Living Word. Each child will have the opportunity Discount Fence Company to experience seven classes lasting 30 minutes per day, including drum ensemble, piano class, recorders, guitar/ukulele, art, dance and theater. “When a good job really matters.” The children will enjoy a mid-morning snack and should bring their own lunch. Camp starts and ends with singing and scriptural themes. Residential and Commercial Fences Registration for the week is $75 and includes a snack. Please register at • Wood Privacy Fences the Living Word website at www.LivingWordKaty.org/EVENTS. • Chain Link Fences No Job Too Big • Fence Repairs or Too Small • Insured and Bonded Daniel Burgess Theater/Arts • Free Estimates • Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist) 832-378-2337 THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, Texas 77019 • www.landingtheatre.org ADVANCED A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER 5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 HOME EXTERIORS Box Office: 713-526-2721 • Hours: 10 AM-6 PM,Monday-Friday
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Westfield Community Newsletter | May 2019 13 Katy Heroes Honored by Teenagers Students from Tompkins High School, Tays Junior High and Woodcreek Junior High, have gathered together to honor a number of Katy teachers, coaches and community leaders who are ‘heroes’ to the young people.
A special dinner and awards presentation was held by the youth who are all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Aged between 12 and 18, each of them was inspired to choose one person who has had a significant influence for good in their lives. The students then personally invited their ‘hero’ to attend the dinner. During the evening each of the youth gave a short speech to introduce their hero and explain why they had had such a significant impact on them.
Among the heroes was Danny Hill, Girls Program Director at Albion Hurricanes FC. He was invited by Tompkins Junior, Terin Graham. Terin also plays for the Tompkins Varsity team, which is currently ranked number one in the nation. She was thrilled to publicly thank Danny for his incredible contribution to women’s soccer. Danny commented, “I was very touched when Terin invited me to be honored at the dinner. The best part of our job is watching these kids grow into fantastic young people. Terin always brings a smile to my face and when I stood there listening to her talk it gave me a great peace and understanding of why I still do this job. Thank you Terin and family for believing in me all those years ago and your continued belief ever since.”
The purpose of the evening was to thank the many people in the community who sacrifice so much of their time and energy to guide and teach the young people in Katy. Says Brad Tippetts, one of the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Katy, “As a parent and leader, it can be a scary proposition to send our kids into a world that at times is full of anger and selfishness. That’s why we’re so grateful for the many good people out there who share in the responsibility of helping our kids grow into good, honorable adults and care enough to help build the type of character that will make them good citizens and strong community members.”
Many of the students invited teachers, some brought Scout Leaders and one young man even invited his mom along to be his hero. There on the night were Shetye Cypher, Tina Fairwell, Leanda Hunt, Stephanie Lewis, Todd McVey, Donald Artley, Dianne Kuper, Monti Marquez, Danny Hill, Amy Wernig, Marianne Hudspeth, Ryleigh Gilpin, Amanda Robinson, Stephanie Mead, Holly Datwyler Ben Allsop, Mike Tinnell, Ann Batten-Bishop, Stacey Levin and Allan Ray.
As well as hosting the dinner and each making a speech, the youth played instruments and sang a choral number for invited guests.
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14 May 2019 | Westfield Community Newsletter Congratulations! We recently held the Miss Katy & Miss Bay Area Competition in January. We crowned Miss Katy, Miss Bay Area, Miss Katy’s Outstanding Teen and Miss Bay Area’s Outstanding Teen. This is an official local prelim to the Miss Texas and Miss America Organization. Mayor Groff of Fulshear was one of our Judges. The winners were:
Miss Katy - Cassidy Scott Miss Katy’s Outstanding Teen - Hayden Wright Miss Bay Area - Marissa Murdock Miss Bay Area’s Outstanding Teen - Sasha Burford
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16 May 2019 | Westfield Community Newsletter • COST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR STUDENT THROUGH COLLEGE - Do you have a child starting post-secondary education soon? Are you worrying about how to pay for it? Come to the library on Saturday, May 11th at 2 PM and hear firsthand experience on how to apply for scholarships, financial aid and grants for parents with students who are currently sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school. • DIY: CHERRY BLOSSOMS CUPCAKE DECORATING - It’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month! Here at the Library, we will be celebrating by decorating cupcakes. Join us on Tuesday, May 14th at 2 PM as we decorate cupcakes with cherry blossoms. Seating for this is extremely limited. • KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators and inventors at the library on Tuesday, May14th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer. • PROBATE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS - Senior citizens and their family members are invited to join us for the return of our senior series at the Library. Every 3rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss various topics pertinent to senior living. On Friday, May 17th at 10 AM, learn all about how real estate can affect probating your will. Come discover what kind of life is best for you or your loved one. For more information, contact Linda Jordan at 713-826-5145. • GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston area. This month, on Saturday, May 18th at 10:30 AM, learn all about water conservation for your garden. Seating is limited. • COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Join us at 2 PM as we color, chat, have a snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for coloring and colored pencils, although, Dr. Brad McCary, DVM you are more than welcome to bring your own. • BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet monthly. The www.williamsburg-vets.com Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM. • JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts. • TIMELESS TRAVELERS: SPRING CREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Seniors 55+ are invited to join the Library’s Timeless Travelers program for a fun-filled day of educational, family friendly activities at the Spring Creek Heritage Festival, courtesy th 281-347-0246 of the Friends of Library and Precinct Three Transportation. Saturday, May 18 at Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 7:30AM-6:00PM 9 AM, the bus departs from the library for a visit recreated confederate and union Wednesday: 7:30AM-12:00 Noon camps to learn about Civil War era lifestyles and take a guided tour to discover the 1827 N. Mason Rd. Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 Noon history of the recently discovered Spring Creek Park Cemetery. Registration for our Katy, TX 77449 Sunday: Closed random drawing runs May 1st-6th. • COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
CHILDREN • WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations soar as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. No registration is required. • SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our new bedtime storytime. This new storytime will meet on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM. We will have stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas. • INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. • STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at GUTTERS 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages SEAMLESS ALUMINUM GUTTERS 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. • Sales • Repairs • Cleanouts - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore the world? • PRE SCHOOL EXPLORERS NOW OFFERING FINANCING! Joni & Jimmy Rechner Ask us for more details! Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on Wednesdays at 11:15 AM Owners & as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations for science and sensory 281-492-1991 Katy Residents exploration. www.katykustom.com Family owned & • TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to operated for participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Thursdays, at over 45 years! 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. FREE Estimates • Lowest Price Guaranteed • LIFETIME LABOR WARRANTY
Westfield Community Newsletter | May 2019 17 Recipes & Gardening Tips
All American Apple Pie
You could make this on National Apple Pie Day May 13th!
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cold milk 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 6 Fuji apples, cored and sliced No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour You could make this on National Blueberry 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cheesecake Day May 26th! 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup all-purpose flour INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted DIRECTIONS: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 1 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt To Make Crust: In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, oil, milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and salt until evenly blended. Pat mixture into 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice a 9 inch pie pan, spreading the dough evenly over the bottom and up 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed sides. Crimp edges of the dough around the perimeter. 3 cups frozen blueberries
To Make Filling: Mix together 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, DIRECTIONS: cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Spread In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and 3 evenly in unbaked pie shell. tablespoons of sugar. Mix in the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish and pack down into a To Make Topping: Using a pastry cutter, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 solid crust. cup sugar and butter until evenly distributed and crumbly in texture. Sprinkle over apples. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Stir in salt and lemon juice. Fold in the whipped topping until well Put pie in the oven on a cookie sheet to catch the juices that may spill blended, then fold in the frozen blueberries. Spoon over the crust over. Bake 45 minutes. in the baking dish and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares and serving. http://allrecipes.com/ http://allrecipes.com/
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Westfield Community Newsletter | May 2019 19 Houston Area Events Cinco De Mayo Accordion Festival - May 3-5, 2019, Talento Bilingue De Country Blvd., Houston, TX 77024. Admission: $30 per participant. Pull Houston, 333 South Jensen, Houston, TX 77003. Admission: $10. As part for Puppies is a large Tug-of-War Tournament made up of teams from of what TBH and the City of Houston have collaborated to designate as all over the Houston area. It is also a fundraising event for the Friends Tejano History Month the Cinco de Mayo Accordion Festival celebrates for LIFE Pet Shelter. The event is comprised of 3 separate tournaments the genre and the cultural identity of the accordion and conjunto band. - Women’s, Men’s and Coed. Finally, there will be dogs to adopt at the Houston Dragon Boat Festival - May 4, 2019, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Downtown event from Friends for LIFE. Houston, Allen’s Landing, 1005 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002. Free Blues and More at the Brown - Daily thru May 23, 2019, 11:30 AM-1:30 admission. The Buffalo Bayou will be overflowing with people and boats PM, George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, at the Annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival. More than 30 corporate and Houston, TX 77010. Free Admission. Whether you are looking to do a mid- community teams will paddle their way in the waters of downtown Houston day activity with your kids or just need a respite from the office, head to with other festivities celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture. Avenida Houston’s ‘Blues and More at the Brown’ select afternoons to Mediterranean Festival 2019 - May 4, 2019, 11 AM-7 PM, located take in the sounds of local Houston musicians. Looking to grab a bite between St. Elizabeth Parking Garage & The Wellness Center, 690 N. 15th while you enjoy the show? Stop by several restaurants just steps way for Street Beaumont, Beaumont, TX 77702. This annual fundraiser for St. a tasty takeout meal. Michael’s Church features authentic Greek and Arabic foods available a Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square, la carte from a variety of vendors throughout the fair grounds. Along with 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our food, families can enjoy camel rides, face painting, games and other fun free weekly Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness. activities. Greek and Arabic dance troops perform throughout the day. Houston Ghost Tour - Weekly on Friday and Saturday, 8 PM (family) or Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival - May 4, 2019, 11 AM-8 PM, 1907 9:30 PM (adult). Hermann Park, 6001 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. Railroad Depot Museum, 201 South Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375. Free Admission: $20-Adults, $15 6-12 years, Free 5 years and under. Situated admission and parking. Tomball’s annual Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival near the Houston Zoo, the heart of the museum, hospital and university is a celebration of the tasty crawfish through music, food and fun. Cajun district, Hermann Park is a bustling and beautiful area in the day time, and festival food vendors, merchandise, kids zone and more. The historic but when the sun goes down and the crowds disappear, the ghosts come 1907 Depot Museum will also be open on-site for tours with its model out to play. Tour guides Edward S. Burns and Doc. Strangeway lead you train displays, art, railroad memorabilia and artifacts. through some of the most haunted spots in the park, as you will learn the UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke Festival - May 4, 2019, 9 AM-3:30 PM, history and ghost stories relating to Hermann Park, Houston, Texas and Discovery Green, 1500 Mckinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. FREE surrounding locations nearby. registration required at www.strokefestival.org. This family-friendly Chimney Rock Market - 1st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney Rock event, which is open to the public, will feature stroke and brain health Plaza, 3300 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free. Please education, FREE health screenings, fitness & nutrition demonstrations join us for our Art and Farmers Market! Our vendors will be selling mouth- and Q&A with stroke physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four- care providers. Learn about stroke, stroke symptoms, stroke in women, legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too! stroke prevention, treatment & recovery, migraines, brain imaging, When you’re done shopping, stop in Sean Anthony Salons to browse the concussions, brain on drugs, healthy brain aging and more! Enjoy family beautiful art gallery brought to you by Creative Energy. Stay for the Art fun in our Kids’ Zone. Stage performances and live ice sculpting. Reception from 2-4 PM and meet the Artists! Refreshments will be served. Comicpalooza 2019 - May 10-12, 2019, George R. Brown Convention Also, enter for your chance to win a cut and color or brazillian blowout. Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Admission: Living History Saturday - 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. $39-$260. We’re excited to bring you all the Comicpalooza fun including Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12, celebrity appearances, comic books, a full programming schedule, Washington, TX 77880. Admission: Regular admission fees apply. Travel anime, shopping, cosplay, a film and literature festival, tabletop gaming, back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Staff and volunteers maker’s space, podcasting, live entertainment and so much more! dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events of Old Houston Crawfish Crab Grill Festival - May 11, 2019, 3-10 PM, Humble Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects Civic Center & Arena, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble, TX 77338. Admission of life surrounding the birth of the Republic of Texas. The program starting at $10. The Houston Crawfish, Crab & Grill Festival is a family event features activities suited for the entire family. Try your hand at writing that celebrates the tastes and cultures of southern cooking, featuring with a quill pen and sign a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence. crawfish, crab, grilled foods and more from local restaurants, caterers Visit with militia soldiers traveling through town or try your hand at some and food trucks. Live performances and DJs spinning their best tunes to early Texas games. Step back in time and discover the spot where Texas keep you on your feet. Bring the young ones and keep them entertained became Texas! (Activities will vary and some are weather dependent.) with lots of fun and games in the Kids Zone. Check out the arts and crafts Contact Adam at 936-878-2214 ext. 228. vendors displaying their handmade merchandise and original designs. Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. Houston This event will benefit the As One Foundation - www.asonefoundation.org. Public Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission Pasadena Strawberry Festival - May 17-19, 2019, 7603 Red Bluff Rd., is free. The Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night Pasadena, TX 77507. Admission: $5-$30. Did someone say strawberries, where local and non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and strawberry shortcake? Yum! The Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival impressionists of ALL ages present family comedy to the audience. Improv will include 128 teams playing Mud Volleyball, 70 BBQ cook off teams, Performers from Station Theater closes out the night with games that Specialty Act, Pig races, Swam master Alligator show, Magic acts, stunt involve the audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open mic shows, Children’s area, Teen area, Washer Pitching Contest, Wine Tent, throughout the year become eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy 2 stages of Live entertainment and the World’s Largest Strawberry competition which is held in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 Shortcake! There are 300 vendors with everything from food to arts and and $75 gift cards are given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. crafts, Beauty Pageant, Carnival and much, much more! Event is free and open to the public. Food and non alcoholic beverages 2019 Pull for Puppies Charity Tug-of-War Tournament - May 18, are allowed in the sitting area during this event only. 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