Gary Tilton Firefighting Training Fund ”Heroes, Legends, and Leaders” Gala
Gary Tilton Firefighting Training Fund ”Heroes, Legends, and Leaders” Gala is being held August 21, 2010 from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm. This event raises funds to assist with firefighting training in memory of Katy Fire Chief Gary Tilton and honors a person who demonstrates those same qualities of community involvement as Chief Tilton. This year’s honoree will be Ann Hodge.
The event will be held at the Safari Texas Ranch. Admission is $45.00 per perso, $75.00 per couple, and $350 per table.
For more information, please visit www.garytiltonfund.org or contact Ann or Laurie Tilton at tiltonmemorial@hotmail.com.
July 4th L.D. Robinson Scholarship BBQ Brisket Benefit
Pre-order a brisket by Tuesday, June 29th by visiting www.ldrskaty.org. Brickets available to pick up on July 3 at the Katy Mills Wal-Mart Parking Lot from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The scholarship was established by former students with the support of the entire Katy Community, KISD, and TEA to honor Mr. Robinson’s 44 year commitment to Texas education, including the organization of youth and community programs within Katy and Texas, and for his contributions to the FFA and agriculture science programs at the district, state, and national levels. Mr. Robinson served as FFA advisor and agriculture science teacher at Katy High School for 29 years before retiring and was the founder of the Katy I.S.D FFA Livestock Show, Rodeo, Parade and Ag Science Farm in 1943.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico Feast at Alamo Drafthouse on Mason Road
By Lacy Smythe Edmondson
Join us Saturday, June 26 at 8 PM at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on Mason Road for a traditional Mexican feast set to Robert Rodriguez’s classic film, Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Reserve your seat today for $7 which will be deducted from the total price of the meal and screening ($45 includes movie ticket, food & beer – gratuity and tax not included).
In this sequel to ‘Desperado’, a Mexican drug lord pretends to overthrow the Mexican government, and is connected to a corrupt CIA agent who at that time, demands retribution from his worst enemy to carry out the drug lord’s uprising against the government.
”Dinner and a Marriage” presented by Home Encouragement
Do you still believe in marriage? Come join Brett & Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement as we host a romantic dinner date one Monday night every month at our favorite little Italian restaurant, Hasta La Pasta, in Katy. At Dinner and a Marriage, couples will receive marriage encouragement while enjoying a delicious Italian dinner and dessert at their own private table–all at one of the most popular restaurants in Katy. Space is limited. Contact us at thehursts@homeencouragement.org to reserve a spot. Dinner and a Marriage is a great opportunity to re-connect with your spouse! $35/couple suggested minimum donation to Home Encouragement.
The next one is set for July 19th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
”FUN”raiser at Cold Stone Creamery
On June 22nd, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, bring the family out and enjoy yourself with some cold ice cream made your way at the Cold Stone Creamery and help the Special Pals Shelter. Cold Stone Creamery is at LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. For more information please visit www.specialpalsshelter.com.
Cow Costume Clinic at Chick-fil-a
National Cow Appreciation Day is rapidly approaching- Dress like a cow and eat for free from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. June 29th! Chick-fil-A makes it easy: join us for our June Cow Costume Clinic, and we’ll help you make the costume! Chick-fil-a Cinco Ranch, 23860 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy, TX
Gray Lodge #329 Brisket Sale and Lunch
Gray Lodge #329 Brisket Sale and lunch will be Saturday, May 29, 2010. Briskets will be between 10 to 12 pounds cooked weight and will be available for pickup Saturday, May 29th, 2010 from 9am to 4 pm. Briskets are $40.00 Please contact any Gray Lodge member for tickets or email brisket@gray329.org
Brisket plates (brisket, potato salad, cole slaw, bread) are $8.00 and will be available Saturday, May 29 from 10 till 2pm. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center donation coach will be on site from 9am till Noon. Gray Lodge #329 is located at 2370 Barker Oaks Drive, Houston, Texas 77077.
Katy Christian Women’s Connection All About Travel Luncheon
The Katy Christian Women’s Connection All About Travel Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at The Club at Falcon Point. Karen Quinn from Quinn Travel Services will be speaking on “7 Tips for a Hassle-Free Vacation.” Listen to First-Class Music by singer Michele Dial. Speaker, Jeanne Beckman, an experienced mover, wife of retired business execuive, Die-hard Aggie and former flight atendant will enlighten us with her talk, “Travel – lessons learned at 40,000 feet.”
Tickes are $16 per person. For reservations call Nancy at 281-232-8338 or e-mail KatyCWC@gmail.comby 5pm, Monday June 14th.
Katy Go Texan Committee 6th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
Please go out to Bryant’s Ice House at 26913 Katy Freeway and support the Katy Go Texan’s 6th annual cook-off Friday, May 21st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday, May 22nd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. All BBQ teams welcomed. There will be Horseshoe Pitching, Washer and Dominos Contest. $5.00 gate entry includes BBQ plate and chips on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There will also be pre-selling of Briskets that will be ready for pick-up on Saturday. Let them do your cooking for Memorial Day weekend. Price is $45.00. Help raise money for the $15,000 scholarships that we award to KISD students each year. This past year we awarded 12 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships are open to all KISD students. For further information, pre-sale form, or team entry form, please contact Michele Martinez at 281-818-4256.
CrossPoint Hosts community Crawfish Boil and BBQ
It’s back and better than ever! CrossPoint Community Church will host a Crawfish Boil and BBQ for the Katy community on Friday, May 21 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at George Bush Park and Pavilion. The event features live music, inflatables and activities for the kids and of course, lots of great food. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 for kids. Sign up and pay on line at www.crosspt.org. For more information call 281-398-6464 or e-mail jeff.d.armstrong@gmail.com.
“Yummy For Your Tummy” Special Pals Fundraiser at Mission Burrito
On Tuesday, May 18th from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm visit Mission Burriot for Yummy for your Tummy” Special Pals Fundraiser. Let them know you’re there for the Special Pals Fundraiser; you can even order on line! By eating out at Special Pals favorite, mouth watering restaurant, Mission Burrito, you will HELP sponsor a homeless animal’s next meal. Order anything off the menu & Mission Burrito will donate 10% of the total sales to Special Pals.
Mission Burrito is located in the LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas 77494.
Katy Go Texan Committee 6th Annual BBQ Cook-off
Please come out to Bryant’s Ice House and support the Katy Go Texan’s 6th annual cook-off on Friday, May 21st from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and Saturday, May 22nd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. All BBQ teams welcomed. There will be Horseshoe Pitching, Washer and Dominos Contest. $5.00 gate entry includes BBQ plate and chips on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. They are also pre-selling Briskets that will be ready for pick-up on Saturday. Let them do your cooking for Memorial Day weekend. Price is $45.00. Help raise money for the $15,000 scholarships that they award to KISD students each year. This past year they awarded 12 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships are open to all KISD students. For further information, pre-sale form, or team entry form, please contact Michele Martinez at 281-818-4256.
Bryant’s Ice House is located at 26913 Katy Freeway in Katy.
St. Bartholomew Bazaar this Weekend
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church is holding it’s annual fundraising event this weekend, May 1st and 2nd. The Bazaar will feature a barbecue dinner, sweet shop, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, games, a cake walk, and a volleyball tournament. Festivities will take place May 1 from 6 – 10 p.m. and May 2 from noon to 6 p.m. Call 281-574-6617 for more information.
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church is located at 5356 11th Street.
Katy Police Officers Association 30th Annual Fish Fry
This Tuesday you’ll want to give your support to our local Katy Police Officer’s Association by attending their 30th Annual Fish Fry & Auction.
The All-You-Can-Eat meal will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and include Catfish filets, hush puppies, green beans, potatoes & iced tea. The auction will take place at 7:00 pm.
For tickets & information please call Katy Police Department at 281-391-4848 or Katy Substation at 281-644-660.
The Fish Fry & Auction will be held at L.D. Robinson Pavilion, 6301 South Stadium (next to Merrell Center). Adults $10, Children 6-11 $5.00, under 6 are free.
Richmond Rotary 11th Annual “Cowboys in the Caribbean Fish Fry”
The Richmond Rotary is holding it’s 11th Annual Cowboys in the Caribbean Fish Fry on Saturday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. As in previous years, it will be held at the wonderful George Ranch Historical Park located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond.
This family event will include live entertainment, children’s activities, along with live and silent auctions. Join them for some fun and help the Rotary raise funds to change lives around the world and in our own community. For more information, visit their website at www.RotaryRichmond.org.
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 7th Carmelo’s Ristorante at 14795 Memorial Drive. Networking begins at 11:00 and the luncheon at 11:30.
The luncheon is sponsored by Meadowbrook Farms and the speaker will be John Beddow, Publisher, from Houston Business Journal.
The cost is $30 for members, $40 for non members, $35 for a corporate member table for 10, and $275 for a corporate member table for 8.
To register and prepay, visit here.
Katy ISD Men Who Mentor Breakfast
If you are a man who currently mentors with the Katy ISD KEYS program or if you’re a man who’s thought about becoming a mentor to a child on the brink of success but didn’t know how to start – please attend the Men Who Mentor Breakfast on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, Room 1200 (staff development entrance), 6301 South Stadium Lane.
There will be a manly breakfast along with great networking opportunities for those who do mentor and information for those who’d like to learn more about mentoring.
You can RSVP at www.katyisd.org and click on the KEYS logo in the right-hand column.
Got any guy friends who might be interested in mentoring? Forward this email and invite them to come with you!
Men Who Mentor and the KEYS Mentor Program are offered by Partners in Education, the Katy ISD department that brings the community into the classroom!
