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Have you started making a list or checking it twice? More importantly have your children? I know that the December Toy R Us Toy Catalog maybe among the most loved “books” in our household right now. But before you stress over the giving of the gifts why not have a little fun this holiday season?
Share the joys of the season
Stuff the Sleigh of Katy, Texasat the Firethorne Community Center located at 28128 N. Firethorne Rd. Visit the community center for a wish list and deliver unwrapped gifts by Dec. 15. This community toy drive benefits local children with cancer. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Firethrone Community Association c/o Stuff the Sleigh, 4707 Ingersoll, Houston, TX 77027. Checks can be made payable to the Firethrone Community Association. For more information, contact Katie Sparkman at 281-693-0003 or stuffthesleigh@gmail.com. Willowfork Fire Department’s Toys for Tots Drive
Now through 12/16 the Willowfork Fire Dept. located at 24655 Westheimer Pkwy. will be accepting donations of new and unwrapped toys. Groups collecting large amount of toys can arrange for the Department to pick up the donation by contacting the department at 281-395-0011 or Fire Chief Wilson at 832-731-3031. Toys can be dropped off at the Station anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. This event is to benefit the United States Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” drive in the Katy, Texas area.
Holiday performances
Many area churches are also offering special holiday events. Here a just a few:
Here comes Santa Claus!
Throughout the month of December Santa will be available for a visit and for pictures beginning Nov. 12 until Saturday, Dec. 24. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (hour break at 1 p.m., 45 minute break at 5:15 p.m.) and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. (hour break at 2 p.m.) at the Katy, Texas Mills Mall. For more information, call 281-644-5000.
You can also find Santa at Heritage Square at La Centerra. The jolly old elf will be available from 12/3-12/24 from 1-5 p.m. For more information visit La Centerra online.
La Centerra is also home to many other holiday activities including:
Mark your calendars for these special days in December:
Katy, Texas Independent School District will be out of school beginning with an early dismissal on December 16 and students won’t be returning until January 4, 2012.
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People say that their smoke detectors always go off in the middle of the night when there is a low battery or when one of the devices goes bad. Well, my experience was no exception. 1:10 AM on a Saturday morning to be exact. Not the chirp from a bad power source but the screeching alert of smoke detection. I got up and searched the house and garage inside and out and detected no signs of danger so I went back to bed. 2:10 AM, here we go again. I get up; go check the entire house, garage, inside and out again and again found nothing out of the ordinary. Well, like, any red blooded male, I was determined to not be awakened to this again. I unplugged all (seven) of the detectors and removed the batteries . Ahh, sweet slumber the rest of the night.
The next day I am off get new batteries. I install them and one hour later, they alarm again! Knowing it can't be the batteries, I decide to replace all of them.
I am one who researches everything before I make a purchase so to the internet I went to learn which detectors are the best and why. I discovered some important things about smoke detectors.
I was concerned to learn the smoke detectors I had in my house were ionization detectors. Most smoke detectors work either by optical detection (photoelectric) or by physical process (ionization). I discovered that the ionization style is great for high flames but photoelectric detectors detect smoke which is usually what kills people and is the first sign that a fire is eminent. From my research, I found that fires usually smolder for a while before they become (super) flames. The photoelectric will detect and alert you to smoke much sooner than the ionization detectors. Both styles are sold and there are even combination detectors which have both photoelectric and ionization features combined.
Smoke detectors last anywhere from 7-10 years and then they should be changed. If yours are older than that, then you should consider changing them to insure the safety of your family. I am no expert, but that was my experience. Dale Ross, Home Marketing Expert. 281-599-6575
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Much to be Thankful for in Katy, Texas
Halloween is over and the rush begins for all your November and December events and holiday planning. There is a great deal of activity in Katy, Texas to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Visit the Celebrations Christmas Market, Nov. 3-5 at Second Baptist Church located at 19449 Katy Fwy. This event is host to an exclusive shopping experience. Entry is free. Event includes the Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir, door prizes, photos with Santa, and more. For more information, visit second.org.
Remember Nov. 6th is the end of Daylight Savings Time and set your clocks back one hour to make it “to the church” or wherever else you may be going the next day on time.
Angels and Icons, an Art Mixer hosted by the Katy, Texas Culture and Arts Alliance will be on display Friday, Nov. 11, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at V: The Gallery at the Villagio Town Center. Visit the Katy Alliance for more information and details.
Meet Houston grandfather and author Joe Sutton at the Learning Express Katy, on Nov. 16th at 10:30 a.m. as he reads his book "Wanda and the Oblahlahs."
The award winning Baylor Wind Ensemble will be at Katy High School PAC located at 6331 Highway Blvd. on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The Baylor University Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Eric Wilson, is the premiere wind band of the Baylor School of Music and has been praised as one of the flagship programs in our state, and because of that, the nation. This event is free and open to the public.
Here comes Santa Claus to the Katy Mills Mall 5000 Katy Mills Cir. on Nov. 12 and to remain throughout the holiday season, until Saturday, Dec. 24. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (hour break at 1 p.m., 45 minute break at 5:15 p.m.) and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. (hour break at 2 p.m.). For more information, call 281-644-5000.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch in Katy Texas located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. is hosting its annual Home for the Holidays Festival and Tree Lighting on Nov. 19, from 3 – 6 p.m. This Katy tradition will feature holiday music performed by Katy ISD students, free children’s activities, a Christmas tree lighting, and a visit from Santa himself!
Before you eat the turkey, dash for it at the Katy, Texas Family YMCA Turkey Dash on Nov. 24. Located at 22807 Westheimer Pkwy. the YMCA Turkey Dash is one of Katy’s largest fun runs! The event features a chip-timed 5K, one-mile race, and a family walk/run. After the race, enjoy the kids fun zone, live band, games, and food. Proceeds benefit the Katy YMCA Partners Campaign. To register, visit ymcahouston.org/turkey-dash
Holidays in November
November 11 is Veterans’s Day.
Don’t forget with Thanksgiving Katy ISD will be closed November 23-25, 2011 for the holiday. The full instructional calendar is available on the Katy ISD website.
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With October the Katy area starts to really enjoy milder temperatures and some not so mild Halloween happenings. Do you wonder where you should go and what you should do in October? Be sure to mark your calendars for these interesting, entertaining and fun events.
Celebrate History
Katy Heritage Park 5990 George Bush Dr. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
On October 1 and 2, 2011 visit Katy Heritage Park offers free tours of their historic homes. For more information visit www.katyheritagesociety.com
Celebrate the Harvest
The31st Annual Katy Rice Harvest Festivalwill be held October 8th and 9th, 2011 from 10am-6pm in Historic Downtown Katy. This year’s festival offers family fun, entertainment, food, crafts, games and carnival rides and so much more. “Today, the Rice Harvest Festival has over 300 craft and food booths and 45,000 to 50,000 visitors.” Tickets are $7.00 for adults and free entrance to children 10 and under to the Rice Festival. Free parking and shuttle service is available. Once you are there, purchase your $20.00 unlimited carnival rides arm bands and let the fun begin! To purchase your tickets in advance, visit the Katy Rice Festival online at www.riceharvestfestival.org or call 281-391-5289.
La Centerra 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd # B200 Katy, TX 77494-3117
On Saturday’s throughout the month of October, look for the fresh Farmer’s Market, home to many locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy as well as a number of other products, goods and services. Return in the evenings to enjoy life music at Baker Street Pub, Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille, and Las Alamedas.
Take some time this Fall to "dew" Dewberry Farm
October brings with it the opening of one of the area’s most popular places, Dewberry Farm located at: 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423 • Phone (281)934-3276. Pick pumpkins, play in the hay, ride go cars and so much more is available. Contact Dewberry Farm for ticket prices and purchases as well as group information.
Katy Mills Mall Walk MS Katy
On October 22, 2011 join 500 other Katy residents as they walk to raise money for MS research. Visit www.walkmstexas.org to register to walk, volunteer or donate. There is no cost to register, and online registration is currently open. There is no registration fee and no minimum pledge commitment; however, the average walker raises $225 to support research initiatives, programs and services of the Society. Event day activities will begin at 7:30a.m., followed by a 9:00 a.m. start time for the walk.
Villagio Town Center 22756 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas 77450 281-363-1336
Ever Monday in October, the Villagio will be offering a Katy Area Artist Mentor Series. A variety of artists will be presenting their work and providing you with tips and hints on how to create our own work of art. Visit Villagio Town Center online for a list of artists being featured.
Firethorne Subdivision Swimmers, Cyclists & Runners, Katy Triathlon
On Sunday, Oct 30, 2011 at 8am join other Katy area residents who enjoy triathlons and compete against your neighbors individually or even as a relay team - one cyclist, one runner and one swimmer! Contact Susan Farb Morris for details at 713.661.7377
Mark your calendars for October 10 as a Professional Learning Day for Katy ISD, so there will be no school. Don’t forget all the little ghosts and goblins in our Katy area neighborhoods on October 31 trick or treating for Halloween. Days and times for some areas may vary so be sure to visit your subdivision website to know when to be prepared for all the tricks and treaters.
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