Green Thumb Seminar: Fruits and Nuts

The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present “Fruits and Nuts” as the February program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, February 11, 2010. Learn about chill hours, pollination requirements, disease control, and planting tips as well as varieties that do well in Fort Bend County.  The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the “Lake House” located at 25202 Springwood Lake Drive in Katy .  The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required.  Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. For more information please call 281-341-7068 or visit www.fbmg.com.

KVPAC’s Family Art Workshop: Swimmy

Family Arts Workshop at KVPAC are alot of fun for everyone.  Families enjoy workshops TOGETHER!  Each workshop is based on a featured book followed by an activity as noted. On February 19th from 5:oo pm to 7:oo pm is a dramatic reading based on the book by Leo Lionni followed by a very fishy art workshop!  A parent must attend with their child. Parents are free, $15 for the first  child & $10 for siblings. Register online at www.kvpac.org.  For more information, contact  Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787 or at lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd #290, (located in the Great Southwest Equestrian) in Katy.

Cinco Ranch High School Junior Parent Night

Cinco Ranch High School Junior parent night has been schedule for February 11th.  It will be held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  Cinco Ranch High School counselors will be there to give you important information to help you and your student prepare for their senior year.

Cinco Ranch High School-Performing Arts Center, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy.

Ties and Tiaras, A Fundraiser for the KEYS Scholarship Program

On February 18th you won’t want to miss Ties and Tiaras.  This annual event is hosted to fund scholarships for graduating seniors who have participated in the district’s KEYS mentor program for at least two years.  The event will also recognize the Katy ISD KEYS mentors of the year, honoring their years of service and dedication to students.  Guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Hasta La Pasta, and from 6:00-7:30 may bid on a beautiful collection of Katy ISD student artwork and gift baskets during a silent auction.  Joining Hasta La Pasta in supporting the KEYS Scholarship Program are Firethorne, Tradition Bank, Brazos Valley School Credit Union, Members Choice Credit Union, Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy and Perry Cummins.

The event will be held at Agave Road, 1010 FM 1463 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  For more information, go to www.katyisd.org or contact Martha Brown at marthabrown@katyisd.org or 281-396-2468.

Faith West Academy Annual Community Open House

Faith West Academy, located at 2225 Porter Road in Katy, will host its Annual Community Open House on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Faith West Academy is an accredited, inter-denominational, private Christian school that started educating youth in 1982. Faith West Academy offers a strong core curriculum for Preschool (age 3) through 12th grade. Accelerated courses are offered for 7th -12th grade students. A competitive athletic program, under TAPPS accreditation, is available for our high school students, as well as performing & visual arts, choir, band, and cheerleading. For information, please contact FWA at 281-391-5683 281-391-5683 x229 or visit our website at www.faithwest.org.

5th Annual Making a Difference Together Disability Conference

The 5th Annual Making a Difference Together Parent Conference and Resource Fair co-sponsored by Family to Family Network and the Katy ISD Special Education Department, will be held on Saturday, February 27th at the Morton Ranch High School.

This FREE conference is offered to parents of children (age birth to adult) with any type of disability, will cover a variety of educational, medical, and family-based topics relevant to raising a child with a disability.  Four breakout sessions will be available, with more than 20-25 topics per session.  A number of presentations will be offered in Spanish.

“This conference allows parents to gain an understanding of valuable information that will enable them to make informed, educated decisions – and become strong advocates for their children,” said Mary Jane Williams, executive director of Family to Family Network.   “We are fortunate to have the support of so many experienced professionals that have an abundance of informationto share with parents.”

Doors will open at 8:00 am on conference day.  Breakout sessions will run from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm.  For a complete list of presentations and to register online, go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org (click on Special Events) or call 713-466-6304.  Athouh walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event, pre-registration is recommended.

The conference also receives support from Rotary Club of Katy Sunrise, Houston Endowment, and Newfield Foundation.   The Mission of Family to Family Network is to help families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, referral, and support.  Family to Family Network is a 501@3 non profit organization.

KVPAC’s Family Art Workshop: Frank the Monster

Family Arts Workshop at KVPAC are alot of fun for everyone.  Families enjoy workshops TOGETHER!  Each workshop is based on a featured book followed by an activity as noted. On February 6th from 5:oo pm to 7:oo pm is Monster Pinata!  A parent must attend with their child. Parents are free, $15 for the first  child & $10 for siblings. Register online at www.kvpac.org.  For more information, contact  Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787 or at lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd #290, (located in the Great Southwest Equestrian) in Katy.

City of Katy Boot Camp

City of Katy Boot Camp will be available at Katy City Park on Tuesday and Thursdays at 6:00 – 7:00 am and 7:00 – 8:00 am.  Cost is $15 per individual session or $96 per month. All sessions will consist of both circuit training and muscle building exercises. There will be 2 one-hour sessions per week to focus on: Muscle Building, Tone & Definition, and Weight Loss. Additional Options Available: Body Fat Measurements, Customized Diet Plans, Physical & Sports Rehabilitation, Diet & Nutrition Consulting (Diabetes, Allergies, etc.), Prepackaged Food Meals (Customized to Individual Fitness & Diet Goals). Trainer Contact Information: John Handrick, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Cell: 832-876-3862 832-876-3862; Email: jbh@mybodywise.com.

2010 Children’s Art & Poetry Contest

Children ages 6 – 12 who live in Harris, Fort Bend or Montgomery County are eligible to participate in an annual art and poetry contest.

Deadline to submit work is March 31, 2010, but children will receive 5 points which will count toward their total score if they submit their work prior to March 15th.

Children are encouraged to submit their work as soon as possible as it will be posted on the web site (no names will be shown on the entries as independent judges will be judging the entries on their merit alone and will not be given the names of the children).

There are three categories – art (1st – 2nd grade), art (3rd – 5th grade) and poetry (3rd – 5th grade).

Gift certificates to Memorial City Mall will be awarded to the children with winning entries as follows:

Best of Show—$200

1st Place—$150

2nd Place—$100

3rd Place—$75

Honorable Mention-$50

Contest & sponsor information

Contest form

Contest rules

For more information, contact contest director, Linda Moore – 281-582-3986 or lmoore@hal-pc.org.

Spring into the Arts at KVPAC through January 13th!

Thanks to overwhelming community support last year, KVPAC is able to offer a special discount! 

Register one student for a spring class of your choice and the second student gets 50% off.  Registrants do not need to be related and students do not need to be enrolled in the same class.   Both students must be registered  together in person or by calling 281-829-2787 by January 13th.  No other discounts apply to 2nd registrant.

This offer is based on class availability.  The 50% offer excludes: Academic PreK, Imagine That, Family Art Blasts, Academy & COMPANY.

One Week Only – Offer expires Wednesday, January 13th!!  Open to the first 25 registrants to respond.

Make your choice from the following selection:

PreK Class

Mom & Me Music AND Art! Ages 18 months – 5 years

Theatre Classes

Bugs Ages 5-9

Lemonade Ages 6-10

Circus Circus Ages 5-9

Emperor’s New Clothes Ages 8-12

Show Choir Ages 8-16

Acting ABC’s Ages 11-16

Acting Up! Ages 6-11

Drama Queens Ages 5-9

Stage Management Ages 12-18

Art Classes

Art Smart! Ages 3-5 and 5-7

Creative Clay Studio Ages 7-Adult

Drawing to the Max Ages 9-12

Master Clay Ages 8-Adult

Paint to Mozart Ages 6-8 and 8-12

Ready, Set, Draw Ages 7-9 and 9-12

World of Art Ages 7-12

Young @ Art Ages 7-10

Adult Art Classes

Master Clay Studio

Photography Review

Art for the Soul: Mosaics

Art for the Soul: Wet & Wild

I9 Sports Programs Registration

Registration is now open for the Winter 2010 Flag Football & Soccer leagues running January 9th through March 6th at Beck Jr. High in Cinco Ranch in Katy and Winter 2010 Basketball & Cheer leagues running January 16th through March 6th at Pattison Elementary in South Katy.  Their number one goal is for the children to have a positive, fun experience that will encourage them to continue to play sports.  You will find that I9 Sports is an exciting alternative to “traditional” leagues because they offer the features you value most:

* Unsurpassed organization and communication;

* Emphasis on fun that places the kids’ needs first;

* Focus on basic skills, sportsmanship (lessons taught and medals awarded weekly) and team play;

* Convenience (practices and games on the same day at the same time each week; 8 week seasons);

* Inclusiveness (equal playing time for every player, every game);

* No additional fees or fundraisers;

* Commitment to safety (background checks on all coaches and professional referees);

* Teach the fundamentals of the sports and emphasize having fun… and boys and girls love it;

* All teams are organized into division based on age, size and skill level.

They offer Sports Leagues/Camps during the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and will be adding additional venues in South Cypress/North Katy and Sugarland this coming Spring.  For more information, visit www.i9sports.comor call the Program Director, Denny Daniels, at 281-398-PLAY (7529).

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Fruit Tree Sale & Symposium

The Agrilife Extension Texas A&M System Fruit Tree Sale & Symposium will be held on January 16th from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.  The Symposium, Fruit Trees for the Gulf Coast by Ethan Natelson, is free and open to the public.  There will also be pruning and grafting demonstrations and Q&A Sessions.

The Fruit & Nut Tree sale is from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the gardens and features the best varieties of apple, avocado, berry, citrus, fig, peach, pear, persimmon, pomegranate and pecan trees for Harris County.

For more information, click here or call 281-855-5600.

The sale location is 3033 Bear Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084.

CrossPoint Church 7th Annual Preschool Fair

The 7th annual Preschool Fair, sponsored by the MOMS Club of Katy-SE is scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd.  The fair will be held at CrossPoint Church located at 700 S. Westgreen Blvd. in Katy, and run from 10 am to 12 noon.  If you’re thinking of sending your little one to preschool in September, this is the perfect opportunity to check out all the local programs.  More than fifty local preschool and Mother’s Day Out programs have been invited to come to one location to provide information and answer questions for Katy area parents.  For additional information e-mail momsclubofkatyse@yahoo.com.

KVPAC’s Family Art Workshop: Monster Pinata

Family Arts Workshop at KVPAC are alot of fun for everyone.  Families enjoy workshops TOGETHER!  Each workshop is based on a featured book followed by an activity as noted. On January 22nd from 5:oo pm to 7:oo pm is Monster Pinata!  A parent must attend with their child. Parents are free, $15 for the first  child & $10 for siblings. Register online at www.kvpac.org.  For more information, contact  Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787 or at lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd #290, (located in the Great Southwest Equestrian) in Katy.

St. Peter’s Early Childhood Development Center Kinder Expo

St. Peter’s Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd 77450, will host its annual informational Kinder Expo on Thursday, January 21 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Asbury Hall for parents of four-year-olds and young-five-year-olds eligible to begin Kindergarten in the fall.  A panel of parents, Kindergarten and transition program teachers will offer various perspectives for consideration and will answer questions.  Discussion topics will include:  Is my child ready for Kindergarten?  What’s expected of a Kindergartener in KISD?  What is Gessell Assessment?  What can a transition program provide?  Childcare is available with advanced registration.  Please call the ECDC office at 281-492-0623 281-492-0623 to request childcare by January 18 and/or for more information.

Free Practice SAT Test

There will be FREE Practice SAT Tests given on Saturday, January 16 at 9:00 am at the Katy Sylvan Learning Center, 19734 Katy Freeway. Students can take the test in a classroom setting and have it scored and evaluated for free. Studies show that teenagers score better when they have participated in practice tests. It’s an excellent chance for high school juniors who plan to take the actual SAT test this year to have a practice test experience. Reservations are required – call 888-598-5437 888-598-5437 Ext. 145 or email kwoodward@cwknetwork.com.

Katy Sylvan Learning Center is located at 19734 Katy Freeway in Katy.

Pre-AP/AP Parent Night at Morton Ranch High School

Morton Ranch High School will be hosting Pre-AP/AP Parent Night on January 14 from 7-9 pm in the Commons. This will be a come and go event where you can meet Pre-AP/AP teachers and learn a little more about the curriculum. This is a great event for students already enrolled in these programs and those who might be interested in pursuing these classes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Morton Ranch High School Commons is located at 21000 Franz Rd. in Katy.

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