Echoes from the Canyon Official Newsletter from the Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch HOA Board of Directors

ON-SITE MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION MAGGIE MCKAY, [email protected] Office Phone: 281-492-6020 Office Hours: Monday: 7 AM until 4 PM Tuesday: Office Closed Wednesday: 9 AM until 6 PM Thursday: Office Closed Friday: 7 AM until 4 PM Onsite office holiday closure - December 26th-Janaury 2nd

December 2018 Important Numbers pg.3 Katy ISD Info pg.12 December Events pg.16 Houston Events pg.18 Library News pg.20 Kids Korner pg.23 Recipes pg.26

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HOLIDAYS IN CANYON GATE The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the Please check Townsq for the upcoming Winter Festival Date. system. However, the signal is not as powerful as that of the battery-powered tags. Please approach the gate slowly and Holiday decoration contest: Judging starts December 15th. stay as close to the left median as possible (that is where the Winners will be announced December 21st. reader is located); the new tags can’t be read by the system • Best Decorated home until you are very close to the gate. • Best Street • Best Theme FITNESS CENTER/RECREATION CENTER LOBBY • Honorable mentions Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed in the fitness center unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The recreation HOME IMPROVEMENTS center lobby is not to be used as a gathering place for kids to Please remember that when planning to do any exterior modifications socialize. The Association is asking for all homeowners who or improvements to your home or yard, you must first apply for approval use these facilities to help with watching over these areas. If a from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Forms are available child is under the age of 18 and is in the fitness center without via both websites Https://app.townsq.io or canyongateatcincoranch. a parent or guardian or appears to be simply loitering in the com. Please include as much information as possible, including survey, lobby, please politely ask them to leave. Thank you. samples and schematic drawings. RECREATION CENTER RENTAL TRASH The recreation center has a room available for parties, meeting, RECONSTRUCTION DEBRIS will not be picked up due to handling issues at reunions, etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security deposit will the landfill. Contractors should remove their debris. Regular household hold your reservation. Homeowners must be current on their trash will be collected Tuesdays and Fridays. Place your trashcans or dues (or payment plans) and rental fees must be received trash bags under 40 lbs out front at the curb, landscape trimmings need prior to the party. The rental rate is $35 an hour with a two- to be tied in 4 ft. bundles. If you have a construction pile waiting for hour minimum. The key for the clubhouse is to be signed out removal, please place your trashcans or trash bags on the other side of and returned to the guards in the guardhouse. Please READ the driveway. Any questions call BEST TRASH at 281-313-2378 or www. THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY before signing - this is a binding best-trash.com. legal document and the rules and regulations stipulated in the contract will be enforced. Call the onsite office for additional HARRIS COUNTY TOLL TAGS information. Please call the onsite office (281-492-6020) or email us to register your Harris County toll tag ([email protected]). The following Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party - the information is required: Name, Address, Vehicle Make & Model and Old clubhouse trashcans are being filled to overflowing regularly. and New EZ Tag Numbers. Please do not give tag information to the Fines will start being assessed if the rec center trashcans are guards - they do not have access to the gate computer. PLEASE REMEM- filled up with party debris. BER to have your old tag number available when you are registering a new tag, so we can remove it from the system. IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR CANYON GATE @ CINCO RANCH

SCHOOLS Emergemcy Numbers.... ***911*** Who Do I Call? www.katyisd.org Fire Department Non Emergency 281-498-1310 Canyon Gate @ Historic Cinco Ranch KISD Administration 281-396-6000 Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 20422 Canyon Gate Blvd. • Katy, Texas 77450 KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560 Utilities/Post Office Entex Gas 713-659-2111 Phone: 281-492-6020 Sue Creech Elementary 281- Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 Fax: 281-492-3415 237-8850 Light Outage 713-207-2222 Beck Junior High 281-237-3300 S.T.Environmental (MUD District Oper.) 281-579-4500 Visit Us on the Web: http://app.townsq.io/login Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 AT & T New Customer 1-800-288-2020

Miller Career Center 281-237-6300 AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464 Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222 CCB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 281-793-8938 Best Trash 281-313-2378 LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. (Pick up & heavy trash Tues & Fri.) Fri-Recylcling Recreational Center 281-492-6020 Cinco Ranch Library 281-395-1311 Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 Canyon Gate Guard House 281-646-7906 Maud Marks 281-492-8592 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Pay Phone @ Pool 281-492-9075 Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874 COMMUNITY DSS Security 281-395-2419 Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 BOARD MEMBERS YMCA 281-392-5055 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 VFW 281-391-4872 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Jim Pongrass - President 832-713-1340 Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411 Ft Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512 [email protected] William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411 Voter Registration 281-342-3411 Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411 Harris County Court House 281-859-0685 Doug Brewer - Secretary 281-829-9718 Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-2422 NEWSLETTER [email protected] For Commercial Ads contact: MEDICAL Krenek Printing Co. 281-463-8649 Janet Heard - Treasurer [email protected] Fort Bend County Health Dept.) 281-342-6414 7102 Glen Chase Ct. Fax: 281-463-2425 Vipin Kumar - Director Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 Houston, Tx. 77095 Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700 Email: [email protected] for articles Eileen Swanson - Director Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000 Email: [email protected] for Ads Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700

Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 3 EZ TAGS FOR FRONT GATE ACCESS WINTER SKIN TIPS - EVEN IN TEXAS! The Homeowners’ Association sells EZ tags that will open the resident gate at the Canyon Gate entrance. Residents may purchase We do get winter in Texas and this means these at the onsite office for $35. These EZ tags contain a battery taking care of our skin! Keep these tips in that should last for approximately 3 years. The HOA offers a one- mind as the season changes: year warranty on these tags. If the battery goes bad and your EZ tag stops working within the first year, the tag will be replaced at • Moisturize face AND hands no cost. If your EZ tag stops working after the one-year time limit, a • Use sunscreen new EZ tag will need to be purchased. • Dry your wet socks and gloves asap • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate CANYON GATE TEENAGE JOBSEEKER’S LIST • Use a humidifier If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage • Skip harsh facials job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenek- • Avoid long hot showers and baths printing.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and Courtesy of: http://youqueen.com/beauty/ the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want skin-care/10-winter-skin-care-tips-to-get-you- on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails through-the-cold-months/ 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 FIVE REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BE KIND remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. From: www.theodysseyonline.com/5-reasons-why-everyone-should-kind Everyone grows up with morals and one moral that is through and DISCLAIMER through culturally is to be kind. This timeless lesson is installed into Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for our brains when we are little kids and should stick with us as adults. those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and However, it’s become more apparent to me as a college student that not check out references if you do not personally know those listed. everyone understands why kindness is important. So, whether you’re a This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find ten-year-old surfing the internet, a mom who is trying to back up your part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers moral points or a grandparent in need of something to read, please is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. take into consideration these five points on why kindness is important.

CODE KEY: 1. It’s Simply a Good Thing B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., Like everyone else in the world, you probably hate it when people are SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE rude to you, especially for no apparent reason. Being kind to people, ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING regardless of if you know the person or not, is something that is humane and respectable. Even if you claim to “hate people” you should at least try to be nice to someone every day. Random acts of kindness are some of the most contagious things in the world. Think about it: You hold the door for someone, they’ll hold the door for someone else and so on. How about when you hear of people at a drive-through paying for the customer who is behind them which causes them to pay for the next TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST customer? Chain reactions are real and kindness is super influential! MAY NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE AVAILABLE IN 2. You’ll make Friends PRINTED NEWSLETTERS ONLY Everyone in the world deserves a friend, so what better way to gain a friend than by showing someone what an awesome, kind human you are? Kind- ness is free, plentiful and highly effective, so literally ANYONE can be kind. Still not sold? Think about this: Would you rather be friends with someone who helps you when you drop your books or someone who merely looks at you scrambling to pick up what you’ve dropped? On top of this, consider the fact that you’re having a bad day already. Wouldn’t you want someone to just stop and help you? Of course you would. Be that person!

3. You Never Know Who You’re Inspiring I know that there is someone for everyone to inspire. That being said, why would you want to inspire someone to project negativity? While you may not know who they’re inspiring or haven’t met the person yet, there will come a day when someone comes into your life and admires everything about you. To the voluntary jerks who are reading this: get a grip. Everyone can be a decent human being for at least five minutes per day. Besides, once you invest your five minutes of being kind to someone it’s almost hard to stop. Kindness exists in all parts of the world, so why not treat it as a universal ordeal?

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4 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter 5. You’ll Make Your Mother Proud care about them. But if you get involved, you’re enabling them, by As previously mentioned, your mom or dad or guardian or Ellen Dege- making matters worse. neres probably taught you the timeless lesson of “be kind to others”. How do you think your mother would feel if she heard that she raised If you find that the family members are rude and unmanageable, take a jerk? Even if your guardian isn’t around you all of the time, it would children outside or out of the room and play with them. Always have an still make them super proud to hear that you’re a good seed. So be a exit plan just in case… If problems get out of hand, don’t stay. If you feel good kind seed. If you’re not doing it for humanity, do it for your mother. that you have to go home or stay in a hotel, do it. Others may talk, but they will talk anyway. Don’t be a hostage because you fear the gossip. One of my all-time favorite lines is “throw kindness around like con- fetti.” It’s not your job to make someone’s day a little brighter. Don’t Holiday survival tips: feel obligated to be kind to every single person you meet, because: 1. Form alliances with those you like and stay clear of the dysfunctional A. It can be tiring and ones. B. You’re not always going to be treated the same way 2. Don’t expect others to be different. You’re the one who must change. 3. Don’t get involved in or arguments. Sometimes, people take kindness with a grain of salt and that is okay. 4. Don’t get involved in fights. Always remember that being kind is a good way to live your life. Even 5. Keep busy - help in the kitchen, with the kids etc. if you are the most narcissistic person on the planet, you should learn 6. Don’t try to please everyone and make everything okay. to acknowledge other people’s happiness by committing at least one 7. Use laughter and humor to take off the pressure. good deed per day. You honestly never know whose day you’re making 8. Remove children from a toxic environment and stay with them. by holding the door, helping to pick up books or simply smiling. 9. If you’re upset, take time-out to decompress. 10. Make an exit plan and use it. SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS STRESS You may never enjoy these family gatherings, but find something good WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEMEBERS that came out of it. As my aunt Sarah used to say, “you can choose your https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/survival_tips_for_holidays_ friends, but not your family”. She was right. But regardless of them, you with_dysfunctional_family_members can be in control and not allow dysfunctional family members to push your buttons. Make this holiday the best one ever!! Quote “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” - George Burns HEALTHIER INGREDIENTS FOR A HEALTHIER HOLIDAY You can make trouble-free recipe substitutions that will not sacrifice Holiday stress, is difficult enough, but if you have dysfunctional family the flavor, but will result in a healthier recipe outcome. Check out these members, the daily ‘holiday reminders’ can really be upsetting. We’re healthier holiday ingredient alternatives: bombarded with images and songs that tell us that the holidays, should be peaceful and happy - everyone gathered around the dinner Instead of sour cream or cream cheese, try: Greek yogurt table - filled with love and good cheer. If you come from a family like Greek yogurt makes a wonderful protein-packed creamy substitution that you’re lucky, but most of us do not. in a variety of dishes and sweet treats. Dips, salad dressings, creamy casseroles and cheesecake recipes are just a few recipes to try. For Holidays can be stressful in the best of times, because we’re out of our best results choose the plain Greek yogurt variety. regular routines - but if your family members have addictions or other impulse control behaviors, spending the holidays with them can fill you Instead of bread crumbs, try: Coconut flour with dread. So, to get you through the holidays with the least amount Add crunch to your lean protein sources or veggies with coconut of emotional pain, these holiday stress tips can help. flour, an ingredient that offers more protein, fiber and vitamins than traditional breadcrumbs. Even better, you are offering holiday guests First, you always have the choice to go to the family function or not go a gluten-free food option. at all. If you choose to attend, don’t agonize about it. Expect that things will be the same as they always were. History has a way of repeating Instead of added sugars, try: Fruit puree itself. But, once you’ve decided that you’re going, keep a positive frame Most baked goods are packed with added sugars. For a natural sweet- of mind. The dysfunctional people will be the same as last year, but ness and additional fiber try adding pureed fruits like dates or banana difference this year is that you will not to be affected by them. to replace some or the entire sweetener in baked goods.

In a dysfunctional family, people will say or do something that will Instead of heavy cream, try: Tofu trigger others to react. Don’t buy into it. Don’t argue, don’t blame - bite Substitute heavy cream with silken tofu to add protein and reduce fat your tongue if you have to, but don’t get into the drama. content in your holiday recipes. Pureed tofu can be used in puddings, milk bases or sauces. Your vegan friends will be thrilled with this recipe If most of the arguments are around the dinner table, change the substitution. family dynamics. An informal dinner, like a buffet, can be easier and more comfortable for everyone. People can interact with the ones they Instead of using oils in baked goods, try: want. You may also feel more in control in your own house, so if you’ve Unsweetened applesauce or bean puree always gone to ‘moms’ and your brother always gets drunk change the Replace at least half of the oil in your favorite baked goods with tradition. If she demands that you go to her house, tell her why you unsweetened applesauce or bean puree. The substitution will help want to change things this year. maintain a moist baked good while not altering the taste.

When someone is unhappy, moody, drunk, obsessed with the computer Instead of potatoes, try: Cauliflower or whatever, everyone else is affected. Don’t let negative people ruin Keep your carbohydrate side dishes in check this holiday season by the party, by focusing your attention on them. Make sure you have a substituting cauliflower for potatoes in mashed potatoes. Cooked good time with others and ignore negative ones. cauliflower can be mashed up easily to create a consistency and flavor similar to mashed potatoes. Occasionally arguments turn into fights, but don’t become a peace- maker. If it’s none of your business, don’t get involved. Let those who Courtesy of: www.neovitin.com/6-healthy-ingredient-alterna- were arguing solve their own problems. It doesn’t mean that you don’t tives-for-healthier-holiday-recipes/

Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 5 CHOOSING THE BEST POINSETTIAS Despite holding the official title of most popular potted plant, the familiar poinsettia remains full of surprises. Native to the hillsides of western Mexico, where they grow wild as shrub like plants reaching fifteen feet tall, poinsettias - after decades of breeding - have been transformed into the colorful compact houseplants that are ubiquitous during the holidays. The brightly colored “flowers” of the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are actually petal-like leaves, called bracts - the true flowers are the tiny beadlike yellow and green We’re family helping families! parts, called cyathia, at the center of the bracts. Unlike many flowering plants, which require long, sunny days to induce flowering, poinsettias Christy, Linda & Courtney Wade - An Award Winning Family! produce their colorful bracts as the nights lengthen. Christy Wade Linda Wade Courtney Wade McEachern Sales & Marketing Specialist Broker Associate Sales & Marketing Specialist Selecting Plants REALTOR® Relocation Specialist REALTOR® Once available only in red, poinsettias now come in a range of colors 832.483.0630 281.728.7999 832.752.2670 that includes pink, peach, yellow and white. Some cultivars have mar- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] bled or speckled bracts while others have wavy or ruffled bracts that Whether you’re interested in buying or selling, resemble pompoms. you deserve a team that puts your interests first... We’ll be there for you! We’ll listen and take the time For healthy, long-blooming plants, choose poinsettias with tightly to find out what’s important to you and your family. grouped cyathia at the tips of the stems and bracts that are fully colored When you contact us, we’ll develop a marketing strategy that (bracts that are greenish around the edges will never color fully). Unless helps you achieve the results YOU want ... a better bottom line you’re purchasing poinsettia topiaries, which are trained to resemble with the least inconvenience to you and your family. trees, select sturdy plants with stiff stems and lush green leaves all the way to the soil.

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CHRISTMAS TREE TIPS For many people, decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of the holiday. The National Safety Council offers some safety tips to make sure a mishap doesn’t spoil your holiday season.

CHRISTMAS TREES A real tree can add to the spirit of Christmas by filling your home with beauty and the scent of pine. But a real tree can also pose a fire hazard. Between 2011-2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 200 home fires that started with Christmas

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trees per year. These fires caused an average of 6 deaths, 16 injuries • Never place lighted candles on a tree or near any and $14.8 million in direct property damage annually. flammable materials. • Avoid placing breakable tree ornaments or ones with small, Try to select a fresh tree by looking for one that is green. The needles detachable parts on lower branches where small children of pines and spruces should bend and not break and should be hard or pets can reach them. to pull off the branches. On fir species, a needle pulled from a fresh • Do not hang popcorn chains and candy canes on the tree when tree will snap when bent, much like a fresh carrot. Also, look for a trunk small children are present. They may think that other tree sticky with sap. Cut off about two inches of the trunk and put the tree ornaments are also edible. in a sturdy, water-holding stand. Keep the stand filled with water so the tree does not dry out quickly.

Stand your tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. Make sure the tree does not block foot traffic or doorways.

If you use an artificial tree, choose one that tested and labeled as COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER fire resistant. Artificial trees with built-in electrical systems should have the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label. BE AN EVERYDAY HERO

TREE LIGHTS Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences Only use indoor lights indoors (and outdoor lights only outdoors). you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and Look for the UL label. Check lights for broken or cracked sockets, volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally frayed or bare wires or loose connections. Replace or repair any while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers damaged light sets. can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accidents scenes and etc. Also, use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord. Extension cords should be placed against the wall to avoid tripping hazards, but do not run cords under rugs. Turn off all lights on trees Community VFD also provides emergency medical services and decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. (EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS certification to serve their community. TREE ORNAMENTS • Always use the proper step stool or ladder to reach high places. Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at • Read labels before you use materials that come in jars, [email protected]. cans and spray cans.

Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 7 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

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8 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being Please be respectful of community grounds bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies during your walk, be prepared to scoop and in our community. trash. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, it does show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful should that animal become lost. Licensing also: 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.

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Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 9 HANUKKAH begins Sunday, December 2, 2018 and ends Monday, December 10, 2018 HISTORY OF HANUKKAH

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THE HANUKKAH “MIRACLE” 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 Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was 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 time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired the Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival. (The first Book of the Maccabees tells another version of the story, describing an eight-day celebration that followed the rededication but making no reference to the miracle of the oil.)

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HANUKKAH TRADITIONS for ways to bring African-Americans together IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the as a community. He founded US, a cultural kindling of a nine-branched menorah, known organization and started to research African IN December 2018 in Hebrew as the hanukiah. On each of the hol- “first fruit” (harvest) celebrations. Karenga iday’s eight nights, another candle is added to combined aspects of several different harvest DECEMBER OBSERVANCES the menorah after sundown; the ninth candle, celebrations, such as those of the Ashanti and & FUN FACTS called the shamash (“helper”), is used to light the those of the Zulu, to form the basis of Kwanzaa. others. Jews typically recite blessings during this ritual and display the menorah prominently in a KWANZAA HISTORY December is observed as: window as a reminder to others of the miracle The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase • Universal Human Rights Month that inspired the holiday. “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” • Safe Toys and Gifts Month In another allusion to the Hanukkah miracle, in Swahili. Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in traditional Hanukkah foods are fried in oil. Po- its own way, but celebrations often include Birthstone: Turquoise & Blue Topaz tato pancakes (known as latkes) and jam-filled songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, donuts (sufganiyot) are particularly popular in poetry reading and a large traditional meal. Fruit & Veggies for December: many Jewish households. Other Hanukkah cus- On each of the seven nights, the family gathers • Comice Pears, Kumquats, Sapote toms include playing with four-sided spinning and a child lights one of the candles on the • Pepino melon, Cherimoya, Ugli fruits tops called dreidels and exchanging gifts. In Kinara (candleholder), then one of the seven • Parsnip, Beets, Turnips recent decades, particularly in North America, principles is discussed. The principles, called Hanukkah has exploded into a major commercial the Nguzo Saba (seven principles in Swahili) • Rutabaga, Celery Root / Celeriac phenomenon, largely because it falls near or are values of African culture, which contribute • Horseradish overlaps with Christmas. From a religious per- to building and reinforcing community among spective, however, it remains a relatively minor African-Americans. Kwanzaa also has seven Flower: Narcissus & Holly holiday that places no restrictions on working, basic symbols, which represent values and attending school or other activities. concepts reflective of African culture. An African Astrological Signs: Sagittarius and Capricorn Source: www.history.com/topics/holidays/hanukkah feast, called a Karamu, is held on December 31st. Holidays: Did you know? The seven principles or Nguzo December 1st: World AIDS Day KWANZAA Saba are a set of ideals created by Dr. Maulana December 2nd: Advent Begins Karenga. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a DECEMBER 26, 2018 - December 7th: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day different principle. The candle-lighting ceremony th JANUARY 1, 2019 each evening provides the opportunity to gather December 10 : Human Rights Day nd and discuss the meaning of Kwanzaa. The first December 2 : Hanukkah (start) Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman night, the black candle in the center is lit (and December 10th: Hanukkah (end) of Black Studies at California State University, the principle of umoja/unity is discussed). One December 21st: Winter begins! Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the candle is lit each evening and the appropriate December 25th: Merry Christmas Watts riots in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched principle is discussed. December 26th: Kwanzaa

Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 11 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

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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. 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14 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 15 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

16 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIE TRUFFLES Here’s an easy crowd pleaser that can be used for any occasion. The sprinkles are the key to make it festive:)

Ingredients: ● 2 cups / 12 sugar cookies ● 4 Tbs cream cheese room temp ● 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers ● Sprinkles of choice

Method: 1. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place sugar cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs are formed. 3. Add cream cheese and process some more until well combined. 4. Form into small dough balls. TOILET PAPER PENGUINS 5. Place on parchment paper cookie sheet and put into the freezer A fun craft idea to do with kids. These adorable penguins for 20 minutes. can also be used as decor for the winter season. 6. While the truffle freezes melt the chocolate according to the package. 7. Remove one truffle at a time dip into the melted chocolate Things you will need: add sprinkles and repeat for all truffles. ● Toilet paper roll 8. Store in airtight container. ● Black paper ● Orange paper ● Scissors HOLIDAY PUNCH ● Glue ● Wiggly eyes Punch is an absolute must for this joyous season. ● This recipe is an easy and delicious Black paint party drink packed with fruits. ● White paper

Ingredients: Method: ● 1 orange sliced 1. Cut the black paper in the same width as the ● 1 cup cranberries toilet paper roll or paint the toilet paper black. ● 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 2. Cut half oval with the white paper. ● 2 cups cranberry juice 3. Cut two wings with the black paper. ● 2 cups orange juice 4. Cut a beak and two feet with the orange paper. ● 1 cup pomegranate juice ● 2 cups Sierra Mist / ginger ale 5. Glue the black paper around the roll. ● Rosemary 6. Glue the white paper oval half over the black ● Ice paper or the black painted roll. 7. Glue wiggly eyes onto the white paper. Method: 8. Glue on the beak. 1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or bowl. 9. Glue on the legs to the inside of the roll. 2. Don’t add ice or soda till right before serving. 10. Lastly glue on the wings. 3. Enjoy.

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Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 17 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. 18 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR 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. 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December, Eide and Timothy Guerinot, members of the Houston Cinco Ranch Branch Library Area Regency Society, will talk about how changes in clothing design related to the political and social aspects of the Regency era in which (Ft. Bend Co. Lib.) Jane Austen lived and wrote. Examples of clothing styles from the 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, early 1800s will be available for viewing and discussion. Refreshments Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, for the event are provided through the generous support of the Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch library. Sun. Closed. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. Call the library for info. To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch EVENTS Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by • LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, December calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 5th, 12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is the 2018 “Gulf Coast Reads” selection, Bluebird, Bluebird, written by LIBRARY CLOSINGS Attica Locke. Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired. December 22nd-25th: Christmas • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, December 20th, December 31st: Closing at 5 PM beginning at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is January 1st: New Year’s Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places, written by Colin Dickey. SPECIAL EVENTS • CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, December 1st, 10:30 AM- • HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, December 1st, 10:30 AM-4 2:30 PM, Conference Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from PM, Meeting Room. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the beginners to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are holidays with music, refreshments, crafts and a family holiday movie invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a during this festive open-house event. Materials and refreshments are relaxed, stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the during this come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand Cinco Ranch Branch Library. to provide tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be 10:30-11:30 AM: “DIY Recycled-Book Crafts for the Holidays.” Learn provided, but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well. how to recycle old books into creative works of art! • CRAFT CLUB @ CINCO RANCH - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every 11:30 AM-12 Noon: Light refreshments will be available in the Multi- month, 10 AM-12 Noon, Multi-purpose Room. People of all experience purpose Room. levels - from beginners to advanced - who enjoy any type of crafting 12:30-4 PM: Family Holiday Movie. In this 1994 family comedy, Tim are invited to attend this new monthly drop-in event to get other Allen plays a divorced advertising executive who inadvertently crafters’ perspectives, critiques and suggestions. Chat and network becomes the real St. Nick when he puts on the Santa suit of the man with other crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework who fell off his roof. This movie is rated PG. to woodwork and much more! Those attending should bring their • SOCIAL SECURITY 101 - Monday, December 10th, 6:30-8 PM, Meeting projects and their own crafting supplies. Samples of the library’s Room. Andrew Hardwick, Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist for instructional books, magazines and websites on various crafts will be the Social Security Administration, will provide an overview of Social available. Not meeting due to holiday on December 25th. Security and the Medicare program. • ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Friday, December 14th, 1-2 PM; • A BIRTHDAY TEA FEATURING BRITISH REGENCY-ERA FASHIONS Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program - Saturday, December 15th, 10:30 AM-12 Noon, Meeting Room. for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice In celebration of Regency-era author Jane Austen’s birthday in their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation

20 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills. YDR SERVICES Owner Operated YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12 • YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, December 5th, 4-5 PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades LAWN & LANDSCAPE 9-12 are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and • LAWN AERATION suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to young • LAWN DETHATCHING adults at the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new • LAWN MAINTENANCE friends while helping to shape the future of library services for teens! • LANDSCAPE DESIGN • YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, December 12th, 4-5 PM, • YARD CLEAN-UPS Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to • BED MULCHING • SPRINKLERS INSTALLED meet with others who share the same love for great books and have LI#8966 Free Estimates! a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked • PONDS/PATIOS or disliked. Those attending are invited to talk about the book Tiger’s Curse, written by Colleen Houck. Pool Cleaning Maidservice/House Cleaning CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS LAWN MAINTENANCE (The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at $ these activities.) • Basic Service 28 • Full Service $38 • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant GRASS $229 activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, Per Pallet Installet from age 1 month to 12 months. Mother Goose Time will NOT take place on December 25th, the library will be closed for the holiday. 281-788-2047 • Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. On-Site Leaded Glass Door Repairs Free Estimates Stories & Play will NOT take place on December 25th, the library will be Custom Stained Glass closed for the holiday. s Hap Free Estimates Glas py Sidelights & Transoms • Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM to match your front door and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for Half Round/Arched Windows older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler Time will NOT take place on th th. Add December 26 and 27 Privacy and Beauty to your home • Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story Visit our Gallery www.glasshappy.com Time will NOT take place on December 26th. Call Larry Jones 281-579-7761 Stained Glass Restoration & Repair • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. All ages welcome. Pajama Night Story Time will NOT take place December 25th, the library will be closed for the holiday. TACLB021058E LICENSED INSURED • Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - is a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. Kinder Korner will NOT take place on December 26th. FREE 1st lb. Freon (R410 only) 1/2 Priced Condenser Coil Cleaning

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22 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter 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!

Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter | December 2018 23 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.

24 December 2018 | Canyon Gate@ CR Community Newsletter Katy Women’s Aglow Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth 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 first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion 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 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 of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.

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Canyon Gate@ CR 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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