Take an active step to prevent and cure Diabetes by signing up to ride in the second annual 2010 Houston ADA Dignity Memorial® Tour de Cure on September 25, 2010. Approximately 2,000 riders are expected to participate in the event that runs from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and offers activities for the whole family.

Routes are available for novice, occasional or expert cyclists, with 10-, 27-, 47-, 63- or 100-mile rides, and each route will start and finish in front of Katy Mills Mall at Champion Nissan, 25550 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77494. Interested parties should go to www.diabetes.org/tour , select Texas and the Houston event to register Registration is ongoing until Thursday, September 23rd and costs $25.

Benefits from the ADA Dignity Memorial Tour de Cure go to the American Diabetes Association in Houston for research and programs designed to prevent, manage and cure diabetes.

“Tour de Cure is the only cycling event in Texas dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes,” said Lisa McChristian, associate director and Tour de Cure Coordinator in Houston. “This event is more than a cycling event; it is designed for the whole family to enjoy.”

Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. Diet and exercise can help reduce a person’s risk for getting type 2 diabetes, and cycling is a great way to get in shape while benefitting a great cause. The routes are designed for novice, occasional or expert cyclists and feature full-service rest stops along with Support and Gear vehicles for mechanical support along the way.

At the start/finish line area, riders and their families will have free lunch provided by STUBB’S Bar-B-Q, a massage tent to unwind, live music and door prizes. Designed to include the whole family, the kids’ area will offer sugar-free snow cones, face painting, bounce jumper, and balloon animals. Riders who raise $1,000 or more will have access to a special VIP tent with additional services and amenities. The ride is possible with kind support from the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery providers ChampionDealers.com. For more information, contact Lisa McChristian at lmcchristian@diabetes.org, 713-977-7706 x 6012 or visit www.diabetes.org/tour .

About the American Diabetes Association (ADA)

The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading non-profit organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The ADA is the only organization that serves people with all types of diabetes.

About the Dignity Memorial Provider Network

The Dignity Memorial network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence.

Katy/Fulshear, TX – July 30, 2010. . . The 18th Annual Katy Triathlon at Firethorne, the third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas, will be held Saturday, October 24, 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., in and around the 1,400-acre Firethorne residential community. The USA Triathlon-sanctioned race, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Katy, encompasses a 16-mile bike race, a three-mile run and a 500-meter swim in Lake Firethorne.

“Firethorne is a great partner on this event and we’re thrilled to be back,” said Rotary Club of Katy Treasurer Vicki Rao. “We really enjoy the residents — they’re phenomenal people. Their response was so incredible last year, especially those who live near Race Central (the Visitor Center).

The 2010 race hopes to draw 1,000 participants — 900+ individual athletes, plus those on relay teams.

The cycling route will include sections of FM 1463 and US Hwy. 90, within the Katy city limits. Firethorne is located on FM 1463, near the crossroads of the I-10 West corridor, Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway.

“Firethorne’s 12-acre lake amenity and proximity to wide spaces of rural areas is conducive to having a successful triathlon,” said veteran Race Director Dave Rainey.

The registration fee is $55 per person and $75 per relay team through September 1. Registration continues through October 20. The complete fee structure and deadlines are posted on the new website, www.katytriathlon.com.

The Rotary Club of Katy, race sponsor, donates event proceeds to the Katy Rotary Fund, which supports local charities for their work in providing essential health, recreation and educational services to children in Katy ISD. In May, the Rotary Fund awarded $21,000 in scholarships, $1,500 each to 14 graduating seniors from the district’s six high schools. Cinco Ranch High School FBLA, Rotary Interact Club and Boy Scouts provide have provided volunteer support for the race. Race sponsorships, underwriters and in-kind underwriters are available. For information, call 281-391-3655.

Firethorne, located 15 miles west of Houston’s Energy Corridor, blends the best nature has to offer: 150 acres devoted to parks and recreational amenities, a 12-acre lake with surrounding greenbelt, hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, Fitness Center, resort-style swimming pool, discovery-rich wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat. Served by highly acclaimed schools, Firethorne combines the vibrancy of West Houston with the small-town charm of Katy/Fulshear. To tour Firethorne, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463, call 281-395-1440 or visit www.firethorne.info.

The Katy Barbarians Rugby Club recently won 3rd place at the 2010 National U19/ High School Championships in Utah.

Making it to Nationals is no easy feat. A team must first win the State playoffs, and then be successful at the Western Regional Championships, something the Barbarians have managed to pull off three times in the last 5 years.

The Katy Barbarians Rugby club has teams at the U19, U17, U15, U13, U11, U9 and minis age groups.  During the 2010 season the club acquired its own international sized field at George Bush park. For more information on the club please visit us on the web at katyrugbyclub.com.

You don’t have to drive into Houston anymore for a great Hunting, Fishing & Outdoors Show! Now there’s one in your “neck of the woods”.

The 1st Annual Texas Hunting & Outdoors Expo produced by RJC Productions will be held at the Merrell Center in Katy on July 17-18, 2010. Held just in time to make preparations for the upcoming Hunting Season, this expo will be THE place in West Houston to find all your hunting, fishing and outdoor needs! Whether you are an experienced hunter or fisherman or a novice looking to learn – this is the show for you.

Take advantage of the FREE parking at the Merrell Center and see all the show has to offer.  The Merrell Center is located at 6301 S.Stadium Ln. Katy,Tx. 77494

The event will be held Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.  Admission is $8 for Adults, $6 for Seniors, $4 for Youth 13-17, and $4 with Military iD.  12 and under are free.  For more information, contact Vicki Rinke at vicki@rjcproductions.com.

On June 26th the Lakes of Katy Private Waterski Community’s 2010 Katy Ski Jam!  This event is a 1st for the Katy area. They will be hosting 50 of the top slalom skiers from around the world as they compete for over $3000 in cash prizes. Saturday evening from 6pm to 10:30pm, local Katy residents will be entertained with an extreme waterski show. We’ll be featuring World Barefoot Freestyle Champion (Andre De Villers) from South Africa, World Hydrofoil Champion (Geno Yauchler) from Orlando, Florida, Seaworld skiers doing freestyle jumping, wakeboarding, and more. Skiers will range in age from 8 to 45.  wl al be  vendors on-site featuring businesses from the Katy area. For more information and ticket purchase, please visit www.katyskijam.com.

Water Aerobics – This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints.  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 9:05 am – 10:05 am and 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:05 am – 10:05 am and 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Arthritis Aquatics – This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities.  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm.  Must have a release form signed by a physician.

Deep Water Aerobics – This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout.  A flotation device is advised.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 8:00 am – 9:00 am.

Recreational Swim (Call to reserve a spot) – Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Thursday 4:15 – 5:45 pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 1:30 – 3:00 pmLap

Swim/Water Walk – Various Times Daily

Baseball Camp at Taylor High School will be held from June 14th through June 17th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  This camp is an advanced skills camp for kids 8-14 (incoming freshmen). The camp will focus on drills to elevate fielding, hitting, and pitching skills. This camp will offer a great instructor to student ratio. Coach Bowyer and Coach Enders have 23 years experience coaching at the high school level between them and both have played baseball past high school, including Enders pitching in the Major Leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays. The camp weeks are June 7-10 and June 14-17 @Taylor High School from 9AM-12. Registration can completed by requesting an e-flyer from championcamp@gmail.com. The camps fee is $125 per session. Any other questions can be sent to Trevor21@consolidated.net and phone calls can be made to Suzy Enders 713-256-2986. Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ups will be accepted.

The Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join their Thursday morning play day at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. Their purpose is to promote women’s golf and fellowship among their members while enhancing the understanding of The Rules of Golf and improving play.  For more information, contact Edna

Hemingway at 281-579-7621, ednahem@hal-pc.org or Michele Hurlburt at 281-398-7696, mhurlburt@sbcglobal.net.

The fifth annual Nike Competitive Basketball Camp is coming to Seven Lakes High School. There will be three sessions offered including both full day and half day options. They have put together a top staff of coaches who LOVE to teach the game and challenge young athletes to reach their goals. They feel these will again be the best basketball camps offered in the Houston area.  Graduating high school players who won the 17y-5A District Championship and college basketball players will also be on the 2010 summer camp staff.

Completing a week of basketball camp with some of your teammates and friends is an excellent week of summer that will benefit you during the season! Please contact Coach Miller with any questions at 713-874-4947 or danmillerbasketballcamp@yahoo.com.

Session I and II are from June 21st to June 25th and Session III is from June 28th to July 2nd.

Join men 21 years and over in a Men’s Outward Basketball League at Bear Creek Baptist Church.  Bear Creek is located at Fry Rd. and West Little York.  Practices on Tuesdays or Thursdays.  Games also on Tuesdays or Thursday and Saturdays.  The league ends with a tournament in August.  The cost is only $25.  Evaluations will be May 25th, 27th, June 1st and 3rd, between 6 pm and 8 pm.  Evaluations are for placement to even teams, not a tryout.  First practice will begin the week of July 13th and the games will begin July 16th.  For more information, call 281-859-9900 and ask for Linda Newhouse or Scott Denton or email linda.newhouse@bcstaff.org or scott.dention@bcstaff.org.  You can register online at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports/outward.