October 2011
UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading Registration
Now – Nov. 25
Bear Creek UMC
16000 Rippling Water Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
281-463-2330
Registration for kids in Grades K – 8 for the 2011-2012 season of UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading. The cost for UPWARD Basketball is $75.00. UPWARD Cheerleading is $80.00. For more information, visit www.hnwcc.org or call Larry Tyree at 281-463-2330.
i9 Sports Winter Leagues Registration
281-398-7529
Registration is now open for winter leagues! Choose from Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball or Cheerleading. Practices and games are conveniently scheduled back-to-back on Saturdays. Programs are for boys and girls ages 3-14, and all skill levels are welcome. Participants can expect professional management of all program details, certified officials at every game, around the clock access to league information, standings, and team news on the website, and most importantly, a program that places greater value on fun than the score. Sign up early to save $10! Please visit www.i9sports.com or call (281) 398-PLAY (7529) for complete program details.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Drive
Oct. 12 | 9:00 a.m.
Faith West Academy
2225 Porter Rd.
Katy, TX 77493
The National Honor Society will host a blood drive in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Reservations can be made by contacting Sandye Reed at 281-391-5683 or by email sreed@faithwest.org.
Look What I’ve Found!
A concert presented by the Lone Star Symphonic Band
Oct. 16 | 4:00 p.m.
Crosspoint Community Church
700 S. Westgreen
Katy, TX
The concert will begin at 4:00 pm in the main auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 each if purchased on the band’s website, and will be $10 at the door the day of the concert.
Katy Fire & EMS Association Fundraiser
Oct. 18 | 5:00 p.m.
Katy VFW Hall
Join us for a chicken fried steak dinner and auction to benefit the Katy Fire and EMS Association. Adults $10, Children $5, Age 65 and older $5, Ages 5 and under Free. Take out is also available.
Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $1 each. First prize: Sony 55” 3D LED TV. Second Prize: $500 VISA card. Third prize: $250 Cinco Ranch Spa Package. Need not be present to win raffle drawings.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Katy Fire Department, 1417 Ave. D or by calling 281-391-3500 to arrange for ticket delivery. Auction items, door prizes and monetary donations are always welcome. Any individual or business that wishes to donate can call 281-391-3500 to arrange for a firefighter to pick up your donation.
Fun Family Movie Night
Oct. 21st | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mission Bend Christian Academy
3710 Highway 6 S.
Houston, TX 77082
Concessions and children’s games begin at 6:00 p.m. – Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs! Contact the school for more information at 281-497-4057. Suggested donation of $5.00 per family.
Vineyard Abortion Recovery Weekend Retreat
Oct. 21 – 23
Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston (Katy)
1450 E. Summitry Circle
Katy, TX 77449
Our next Rachel’s Vineyard Abortion Recovery week end retreat for both men and women is October 21-23, 2011. All calls and inquiries are confidential. For additional information, visit phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078.
Girls Night Out
Oct. 26 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Hermann Katy
23900 Katy Freeway
Conference Center
Grab your girlfriends for a fun evening to learn about a variety of women’s health concerns, including breast and gynecological cancer care, from a panel of physicians affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. We’ll also have tips for early detection, prevention and proper screening techniques. Enjoy gourmet light bites, wine and free heel-bone density test. To register call 713.222.CARE. To schedule a mammogram call 877.704.8700.
Howl-A-Ween at the Dog Park
City of Katy
Oct. 27 | 6:00 p.m.
Tricks and treats with your for-legged goblin. Costume contents. Admission: One bag of dog food per pet will be donated to the local shelter. For more information, contact Katy Parts & Recreation at 281-391-4840.
Fall Fest
Oct. 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CrossPoint Community Church – Westgreen
700 S. Westgreen Blvd.
Katy, TX 77450
Free family fun event, Huge Maze and Trick or Treat Alley. For additional information, visit crosspt.org and click on TheCity Plaza or call 281-398-6464.
Katy Triathlon at Firehorne
Oct. 30 | 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Firethorne will host the 19h Annual Katy Triathlon at Firethorne Sunday, October 30. The USA Triathlon-sanctioned race, the third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas, will be positioned in and around the 1,400-acre Firethorne residential community on FM 1463, near the crossroads of the I-10 West corridor, Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway in Katy/Fulshear. The Rotary Club of Katy 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. For additional information or to register, visit Katy Triathlon katytriathlon.com.
Wild Dreams Overnight
Oct. 29 – 30 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St.
Houston, Texas 77002
We welcome families to enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about and sleep near our beautiful White Tigers! $59.95 plus tax per child (ages 6 to 14). For more information email bnewton@ldry.com or visit downtownaquarium.com.
November 2011
Fall Fest
Oct. 29 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CrossPoint Community Church – EightTen
1106 Witte Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
Free family fun event, Huge Maze and Trick or Treat Alley. For additional information, visit crosspt.org and click on TheCity Plaza or call 281-398-6464.
Inspire Women Presents Anita Carman’s New Book
Making Sense of Your Life: Breakthroughs To Finish The Dream
Nov. 4 | Time 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church
8300 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
Registration: $15 includes the book! To register, visit inspirewomen.org, email registration@inspirewomen.org or call 713.521.0469.
Marine Biologist for a Day
Nov. 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St.
Houston, Texas 77002
Explore the world of the ocean! $49.95 plus tax per child (ages 6 to 12). For more information email bnewton@ldry.com or visit downtownaquarium.com.
Outdoor Market
Nov. 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CrossPoint Community Church – Westgreen
700 S. Westgreen Blvd.
Katy, TX 77450
Come and enjoy early holiday shopping at the Outdoor Market. For additional information, visit crosspt.org and click on TheCity Plaza or call 281-398-6464.
Fall Fest
Nov. 5 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CrossPoint Community Church – SevenLakes
9251 S. Fry Rd.
Katy, TX 77494
Partnering with Seven Meadows, enjoy a free family fun event. For additional information, visit crosspt.org and click on TheCity Plaza or call 281-398-6464.
Grand Opening Celebration
Nov. 6 | 10:00 a.m.
CrossPoint Community Church – EightTen
1106 Witte Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
Join us this Sunday in celebrating our Grand Opening of our third campus. For additional information, visit crosspt.org and click on TheCity Plaza or call 281-398-6464.
The Glory & The Fire
Nov. 6 – 9 | 7:00 p.m.
All Around Cowboy Church
5812 Crosstree Lane
Sealy, TX 77474
979-885-1155
The Glory and the Fire is a powerful dramatic presentation about life after death. Since its inception in 1994, over 500,000 people have made decisions for Jesus Christ. They have toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and South Africa. Don’t miss this riveting and moving dramatic event.
The Glory and the Fire drama play will be in our area for four incredible nights at All Around Cowboy Church in Sealy, TX. This presentation will give you a glimpse of life after death. From the moment it starts you will be on the edge of your seat. The scenes will take you on a roller coaster ride into eternity. This drama is an event you will never forget!
Zoologist for a Day
Nov. 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St.
Houston, Texas 77002
Learn the ins and outs of caring for animals! $49.95 plus tax per child (ages 6 to 12). For more information email bnewton@ldry.com or visit downtownaquarium.com.
15th Annual Christians In Action Trade Show and Conference
Nov. 18 – 19
The Westin Galleria
5060 West Alabama St.
Houston, TX.
Over 200 exhibitors and 5,000 participants from various states and countries are expected to participate in the show. The event attracts a high caliber and diversity of businesses and ministries including Banks, Radio & TV Stations, Home Improvements, Hotel & Resort Industry, Churches & Church Suppliers, Interior Decorators, Clothing, Gifts, Financial & Estate Planning, Health Products & Services, Publishers, Bible Colleges, Arts/Crafts and more.
Highlights include choirs, dancers, praise and worship, and free balloon animals for children. The show is open to the public from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $10 at the door. For additional information, visit christiantradeshows.com or call (832) 799-0150.
Honor For Life Awards Gala
Nov. 20 | 5:30 p.m.
Humble Civic Center
Real lives. Real heros. Real love. Join us to honor women who saved their rape conceived children from society’s death sentence. Tickets are $35 in advance. A full steak and chicken dinner will be served. For more information visit choices4life.org or call (281) 451-8460.
Katy YMCA Turkey Dash
Nov. 24
Katy Family YMCA
22807 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77494
5K, 1 Mile Kids Race & 1 Mile Family Walk. Awards, post race party with live band, refreshments, door prizes, kids fun zone and more! Kick off your Holiday season at the Turkey Dash! For more information, visit ymcaturkeydash.org or call 281-392-5055.
Lights of Tejas
Nov. 26 – Dec. 23
Thursday – Sunday | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Camp Tejas
1038 Private Road 2191
Giddings, TX 78942
979-366-2422
Camp Tejas will hold its second annual Lights of Tejas on select evenings from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23. Experience over 1,000,000 lights on trees and buildings around the camp; a 30-minute orchestrated light show of over 150,000 lights to music and narration at one of the lakes on the property; and hayrides, zip lines, a climbing wall, food, a hay bale maze, and inflatables. Tickets are $8 per person and children 2 years and under will receive free admissions. Ask our our family price of $25 or group rates. For more information, visit camptejas.org/lights-of-tejas/, call 979-366-2422, or email dave@camptejas.org.
Faith West Open House
Nov. 29 | 7:00 p.m.
Faith West Academy
2225 Porter Rd.
Katy, TX 77493
Join us for a Community Open House on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. For addiontal information, please contact FWA at 281-391-5683 x229 or visit faithwest.org.
Sr. High Drama presents Harvey
Dec. 2 – 3 | 7:00 p.m.
Faith West Academy
2225 Porter Rd.
Katy, TX 77493
Come witness for yourself the magic and mystery behind this 1945 classic. Showing will be on Friday and Saturday, December 2-3, 2011 starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased on campus ahead of time! For additional information, please contact FWA at 281-391-5683 x229 or visit faithwest.org
Neighborhood Christmas Block Party
Dec. 4 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
4810 Highway 6 North
Houston, TX
281-463-2330
Event features hot dogs, crafts, and free photos with Santa.
3rd Annual Mustang Family Fun Night
Jan. 21
Taylor High School
Help support Taylor High School Athletes. Join us for a night of fun. There will be bingo, concessions, a silent and live Auction, door prizes and a grand prize. For more information, email mustangfamilyfunnight@yahoo.com.
Recurring Events
PreSchool Playhouse
Mondays | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Chick-fil-A – Mason Road
369 S Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77450
Join us for arts & crafts, singing, dancing, story time, and play dough each week. Complimentary coffee while your little ones play. It’s Fun for Kids, Fellowship for Mom!
KidzConnection
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m.
Faith West Academy
2225 Porter Rd.
Katy, TX 77493
KidzConnection is an evening that includes worship, games, live characters, object lessons, and tons of fun for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Pizza provided for a $3 charge. Contact Allen Strickland at astrickland@faithwest.org for more information or visit www.fwakidzconnection.blogspot.com.
Family Fun Night
Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Chick-fil-A – Mason Road
369 S Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77450
Join us for a night of family fun at Chik-fil-A on Mason Rd.
Fellowship Friday
Second Friday of each month
Bear Creek UMC
16000 Rippling Water Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
281-463-2330
Social activities and lunch provided for persons who require daily care due to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other disabilities, while giving their caregivers some time off. No charge. For details, call Dot McLaren at 713-466-1898 or Sue Edwards at 281-463-7894.
Hour of Prayer
Third Friday of each month
Bear Creek UMC
16000 Rippling Water Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
281-463-2330
Hosted by the Prayer and Care Team the third Friday of each month, this event offers a time for reflection and meditation through prayer, scripture and music.
West Houston Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BridgePoint Bible Church
13277 Katy Freeway • Houston
Please join the women at BridgePoint Bible Church as we study God’s Word on Tuesday mornings. Our purpose and desire is: Teaching the Word of God. Reaching the community for Christ. Uniting together in a loving and supportive environment.
Old Testament I
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Sept. 7 – Dec. 7
Grace Fellowship UMC
A study of the books from Genesis to Judges. We will follow the history of God’s relationship with his people with a focus on the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants. This class will demonstrate to the student the importance of knowing the Old Testament in order to comprehend Jesus and the New Testament. Cost: $199 for adults; $50 for students.
Holy Spirit Services
Saturdays | 7 p.m.
New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church
6830 North Eldridge Pkwy #107
Houston, TX 77041
In His Presence Ministries is holding weekly Holy Spirit worship and miracle services every Saturday night at 7 pm. Meetings are located at New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church. Prophetic, dream interpretation and healing teams will be ministering at each service. Come and get a touch from God. Service will be broadcast live on the web at www.annott.org.
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