2009 Strides for Life 5K Run and 1K Fun Walk September 12th
Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is celebrating 20 years of affirming life in our community. Join in on Saturday September 12, 2009 as they celebrate LIFE with a “Strides for Life” 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids/Family Fun Run. The Strides for Life is an annual fund-raising event that allows Pregnancy Help Center to continue operating and providing services to our community at no charge.
You can help by participating as runner, walker, creating a team, or being part of the dream team (aka running in your sleep!). You also can “go the extra mile!” by asking 10 of your friends to sponsor you for $10 or more. For every 10 people you have to pledge, you will have an opportunity to put your name in for our grand prize drawing of a 37” flat screen HDTV.
The Strides for Life Celebration will take place at the Katy Heritage Park located off Ave D. in old town Katy. There will be a post-race celebration featuring live music, family activities, a Katy Community mural project, and much more!
Come join the celebration!
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Katy Heritage Park, George Bush Dr., Katy TX 77493
Strides for Life Program of Events:
Registration and Check-in: 6:15 am – 7:15 am
5K Runners Start: 7:30 am
5K Walkers Start: 7:45
Family Fitness 1K: 8:00 am
Awards and Recognitions 8:15
After Party 8:30
WE Concert 9:00 – 9:45
Wayne Kerr Concert 10:45 – 11:45
After Party ends at noon.
*Free goodie bags for all registered participants
* Exciting prizes for top finishers
For details or registration go to http://www.phckaty.org/events.html
Kosmos Not-for-Profit Coffee Shop Now Open in Katy!
A great new coffee shop has opened in Katy! Kosmos, part of The Fellowship of Cinco Ranch, returns it’s profits to the Katy community.
This month’s profits will be donated to Breath of Life Clinic for back to school vaccinations.
Stop in with a friend and enjoy!
Location: The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch- 22765 Westheimer Parkway; Katy, TX 77450 (right across from the Katy Family YMCA)
Hours: 6am to 9pm, 7 days a week
The Tigers Make Us Proud
By Sandra Allen.
For those that are not aware, Comcast airs the Texas High School Football Game of the Week each Saturday at 6 p.m. on Channel 55. Tonight, what a great way to kick off the season by hosting the two best teams in Houston. Our own Katy Tigers vs. North Shore at Rhodes Stadium. Two great teams that fought to the bitter end. And yes folks, our Katy Tigers made us very proud last night with a 9-7 win over North Shore, ending North Shore’s record winning streak.
This was a game that truly lived up to all the hype and fan expectations. The two best teams in Houston. Standing room only. Lots of turnovers, lots of mistakes, and with the clock running out at 31 seconds, the Katy Tigers again made our great city proud. Read more
Katy Wine Fest Charity Event 2009
It’s that time again! The Katy Wine Fest 2009 will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 6 pm to 10 pm at Agave Road located in Katy, Texas just west of FM 1463. This is the Katy Sunrise Rotary Club’s 4th annual charity wine tasting event in support of the City of Katy’s Barrier-Free Playground, a Park for all Children, and Rotary’s ongoing efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. Agave Road is a magnificent private estate in Katy, TX only minutes from downtown Houston. This looks to be a great event for a great cause. Read more
Katy YMCA Active Older Adults Open House September 23rd
Free and open to the public, the Katy YMCA will be having an Active Older Adults Open House on September 23rd from 10am to 2pm. The open house with feature Vendors, class demonstrations, refreshments, prize drawings, and more.
Stop by and see what the Katy YMCA has to offer our senior population such as water fitness in an indoor, heated pool and MORE!
For more information, please call the Katy YMCA at 281-392-5055.
MOMS Club of Katy Open House on September 15th
Do you ever feel like you’re the only mom who stays home? While being an at-home mother is rewarding, it can also be lonely. The MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a support group specifically for mothers who have chosen to stay home to raise their children.
Local chapters offer scheduled activities, all which take place during the day when at-home moms most need support. Our calendar includes activities such as weekly (age-appropriate) playgroups, park days, group outings, book club, mom and tot lunch, family events, community service projects, mom’s night out and more! Of course, children are encouraged to come along and moms may attend as many or as few activities as are appropriate for her family.
See if they are the right group for you! They are having an Open House on Tuesday, September 15th from 10am until 12 noon at the park located on the southwest corner of Mason Rd. and Fry Rd. in Katy. For additional information e-mail momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com or call 832-640-6993.
http://sites.google.com/site/momsclubkatyse/
Seven Lake High School Studio VII Announces 2009-2010 Schedule
Following up on their award winning 2008-2009 season, Seven Lakes High School Studio VII director Chocs Landgrebe proudly announced the troupe’s new schedule. The 2009-2010 season kicks off with the deliciously humorous “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which will run 10/1/09 through 10/3/09. In November, give thanks early from 11/12/09 through 11/14/09 for an outstanding dramatic production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie.” A Seven Lakes High School tradition, simply called Scenes From, continues on 12/5/09, when troupe members direct and act in various scenes from some of their favorite productions.
Rounding out the fall is another Seven Lakes special called the Holiday Extravaganza. This is the fall semester finale musical fundraiser where all of the Fine Arts departments lend their talents for a seasonal tribute on 12/11/09. Comedy Sportz will again tickle your funny bone many times over. This year there will be a total of 15 chances to personally witness your favorite players in action… Read more
Art Show in Cinco Ranch this Saturday
Join Hardaker + Hardaker on Saturday, August 29th from 5 to 8 p.m. for an art show in Cinco Ranch. The show will be at Partners in Building’s showcase home in The Reserve at Spring Lake, at 10414 Prescott Glen Lane, Katy, TX 77494.
Works from eight local artists will be displayed and available for purchase at the show.
Admission to this event is free, and food is being provided by Chick-Fil-A. A significant portion of the revenue from the sale of the art will be donated to ARTreach to help with their work in the Katy area.
Families are welcome, and kids are encouraged to take part in the ARTreach community art project.
View a map to 10414 Prescott Glen Lane. For more information about the home, click here or call 281-392-8255.
Katy Home Décor and Remodeling Show
The Katy Home Décor and Remodeling Show is coming to the Leonard E. Merrell Center the weekend of September 12th – 13th, and you won’t want to miss it! From local celebrities to tips and vendors featuring subjects that affect every homeowner, there will be something for everyone at the show.
Filling the entire Merrell Center with goodness to the seams, this show will be no ordinary attraction. Visitors can expect booths, vendors, speakers, and more all about furnishings, decorating and interior design, accessories, remodeling, kitchens and baths, appliances, home theaters, home improvements, pools and spas, and landscaping. Read more
Dorm, ‘Re’ality & Me
Last year I surprised myself. I really envisioned I would be going nuts assisting my son with packing to go off to college. Quite the opposite – things had moved so easily, I was cautiously waiting for the ball to drop. Horror stories abound in regards to dorm room organization, and there are countless articles about the subject, so I was dreading the whole process. But I can assure you that it really wasn’t that bad.
Maybe it’s because I am a Professional Organizer and look at things from a different angle, or that I possess the gift of figuring it out. In either case, obviously I have time to sit and post this, so this year I have extra time on my hands to sit and relax. I didn’t move at break neck speed to get everything done last year. That is how I planned it. What is my secret? I had a plan. So, here are a few basics of what got me through: Read more
Eat Right, Exercise & Organize For A Healthier You
If you struggle with losing weight, finding time to work out, or being tempted with the wrong foods, this informative seminar may be just what you are looking for. You feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight. You start a weight loss program, and again, it fails. It’s always something that happens. You try to eat healthy, but: Read more
Step into Scouting at La Centerra September 19th
A Membership Drive for the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be held at La Centerra in the central courtyard, Heritage Square on September 19th from 4pm to 8pm.
This event will celebrate the fun that goes along with Scouting. Booths and demonstrations will highlight events that take place in Scouts including the Pinewood Derby, Rain Gutter Regatta, Order of the Arrow, America’s Popcorn Sale, Girl Scout Cookie Sale, S.T.E.M. (science and math), Green Starlettes drill team, and the Take Note Choir as well as the skills and achievements that go with each level of Scouting.
Scout leaders and Scouting representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide registration information. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
Bring a non-perishable donation to benefit Katy Christian Ministries!
Cafesitos Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Friday, August 21st
Looking for something fun to do Friday? Cafesitos on Mason Road is having a Grand Opening Party. The event will begin at 4 pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by the Katy Chamber of Commerce.
Happy Hour is from 4pm to 7pm along with a Complimentary Appetizer Buffet. There will be drink specials all evening and you won’t want to miss the live entertainment “El Swing” featuring Niho from 8pm to midnight!
For more information, please go to www.cafesitosrestaurant.com
Katy ISD “Open for Business” Expo Scheduled
By Katy ISD Communications.
Katy ISD’s Purchasing Department will host “Open for Business,” an opportunity expo for Katy area vendors, September 8, 2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Leonard Merrell Center.
An outgrowth of Superintendent Alton Frailey’s Local Vendor Initiative, the event is intended to provide helpful information to local vendors who are interested in doing business with Katy ISD. Participants will learn how to do business with the district, be familiarized with future business opportunities, meet with key members of the district’s procurement team, receive information on various service and commodity needs, and have an opportunity to share concerns during an open forum.
In addition to purchasing personnel, representatives of various departments, including Athletics, Nutrition and Food Service, Transportation, Maintenance, Police, Technology, Fine Arts, Teaching and Learning, Facilities/Planning and Business/Finance, will be on hand to share information and answer questions about the products and services typically purchased in their areas. Read more
The Pawty Place Grooming Spa Open House September 25th
The Pawty Palace has added a new Grooming Spa to pamper your beloved pet. To celebrate, they are having an open house September 25th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The Spa’s grand opening will be October 1st.
If you have a dog or love a dog and you aren’t familiar with The Pawty Palace, you don’t know what your missing. In addition to the new Spa, Pawty Palace has a boutique and hosts Pet “pawties” at their place or yours. Need a portrait of your pet? They have that, too. And don’t forget pet lovers… your child can have their birthday celebration there, too!
The Pawty Palace is located at 1402 East Avenue, Katy, TX 77493. For more information, please call 281-391-0023 or visit www.pawtypalace.com.
Katy Christian Ministries Super Store Grand Opening August 22nd
Katy Christian Ministries Super Store will be hosting it’s Grand Opening Saturday, August 22nd. The new store is located at Mason and Provincial next to Fiesta.
This looks to be a great family event. Not only will there be shopping, but fun, food, and prizes, too! Bring a backpack and get a free Chick-fil-A sandwich. Receive a $5 gift certificate with your non-perishable food donation.
The Grand Opening event is from 10am to 6pm and KSBJ will be broadcasting from 11am to 1. Come on out and support your community!
Katy Christian Ministries provides aid to people in need around the Katy/West Houston area. To learn more , please click here. For more information go to www.ktcm.org or KCM on Facebook.
6th Annual Katy/West Houston Memory Walk at LaCenterra
You can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. On Saturday, September 12th, at LaCenterra, you can participate in the Alzheimer’s Association 5k Memory Walk.
Memory Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $260 million for the cause. Read more
