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The Fun-Time Calendar April 2012

Apr 1 • Lenten Cantata • Presented by the Choir and orchestra during the 8, 9:30 & 11am services. Following the services the children are invited to an “instrument petting zoo” where they can see and hear up-close demonstrations of the orchestra instruments • Living Word Lutheran Church • 3700 S. Mason Rd. • Katy • livingwordkaty.org

Apr 1 • Dance Your Shoes Off for Kids • 3:00pm • The dance will be “Flash Mob Style” and will take place in front of City Hall as part of the Houston Children’s Festival. Join children from all over Houston as they dance and celebrate Jesus. Check website for more details and practice times. • 4yrs. -5th grade • Second Baptist Church • second.org

Apr 1 • Target’s Free First Sunday • 12pm- 6pm • Visit the Children’s Museum of Houston for free every first Sunday of the month, courtesy of Target! • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 2 - 6 • Passion Week Experience 2012 • Walk through the final week of Christ’s life leading to His crucifixion • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west

Apr 2 - 6 • The Miracle • A theatrical six-scene walk-thru production of Jesus’ last days from beginning of ministry to tomb. Mon & Wed 6pm-8pm; Fri 12pm-

6pm. Wed is a family, young children night with less intensity. • Free-Donations Welcomed • Faith West Academy • 2225 Porter Rd • faithwest.org • 281-391-5683

Apr 2 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am- 11:90am • Easter Party • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • 281-579-9460 • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad

Apr 2 • Mondays with Mommy- Animals on Safari Hosted by Kindermusik • 10:00am • Open to preschoolers, parents and playgroups. Held in Heritage Square. Kmusikwithkathy.com or 832-598-7464 for info • LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533

Apr 2 • Moms@Second • 7:00pm • A woman’s group meeting for fun, fellowship and Christian speakers geared around this year’s theme “Surviving the Trenches.” • Second Baptist Church • second.org

Apr 3 • Free First Tuesday Afternoon at the Zoo • 2:00pm • The Houston Zoo will offer free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Apr 3 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Decorate Easter Eggs. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • 281-395-1114 • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch

Apr 3 • Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • School-aged children • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Apr 4 • Mommy Mingle Wednesdays • 10:00am- 12:00pm • Now that the big kids are back in school, enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot for awesome playtime and check out special take-home activities. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 4 • After-School Break - Bunnies & Chicks • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more. • 1st-5th Graders • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Apr 4 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Decorate Easter Eggs. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • 281-579-9460 • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad

Apr 5 - 11 • Money Smarts Wonderweek • Have a blast while learning the basics of money and how to save it. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 5 - 8 • Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday Services

• You are invited to participate in our Easter season activities

beginning Thursday, April 5 at our annual Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m. Then join us in celebration of our Lord’s resurrection on Sunday, April 8. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m.

followed by an egg hunt for children ages 11 and younger.

Our Easter worship service will begin at 10:30am • Cornerstone

Presbyterian Church • 1351 South Mason Road @ Park York • cornerstonekaty.org • 281-579-1080

Apr 5 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • Materials furnished. • 0-36 months. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Apr 6 • Journey to the Cross • 10am • An interactive walk through the events of Holy Week for young children and their families • Living Word Lutheran Church • 3700 S. Mason Rd. • livingwordkaty.org

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The Fun-Time Calendar Cont’d April 2012

Apr 6 • Viewing of Mel Gibson’s film -Passion of the Christ • 7:00pm • Free admission • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689

Apr 7 • An Old-Fashioned Easter • Celebrate Easter throughout the ages as we travel back in time to present you Easter at the George Ranch Historical Park. Participate in an old-fashioned egg roll in the 1830s, decorate eggs in Victorian Texas and join the 1930s egg hunt at the George House. Join us for a fabulous historic Easter lunch to round-out the day. Cost for the meal is $12.50 for adults ages 16 and older; $9 for children ages 5-15 and $4 for children 4 and under. Please call to make reservations for the historic meal. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

Apr 7 • Build a Window Bird Feeder • 9:00am- 12:00pm • Learn to build your very own bird feeder while learning tool safety. • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Apr 7 • Easter Egg Hunt • 10:00am • Children through 5th grade • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689

Apr 7 • Open House • 2:00pm- 7:00pm • Come and check out all the fun new things offered at the Academy • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Apr 8 • Community Easter Celebration • Community Easter Celebration. You’re invited to WordServe Church’s Community Easter Celebration overlooking the beautiful lake in Cross Creek Ranch! Join us at 9 a.m. for an inspiring, family-friendly celebration. Come as you are and bring your family, friends, and neighbors and see that Life is Different at WordServe Church! Stay after the celebration for fun-filled, free activities including: A huge, age-divided Easter Egg Hunt. A special service project benefitting children in Bogota, Colombia. Coffee, Drinks, and refreshments • Cross Creek Ranch • 6315 W Lakeshore Lagoon Dr • Fulshear • wordserve.org

Apr 9 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am- 11:30am • Create a duck that quacks and more. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Apr 9 • Tween Cafe - Movie Night • 4:30pm • 5th-6th Graders • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Apr 9 • Evening La Leche League Meeting • 7:00pm • Interested about breastfeeding? Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend. Babies are always welcome at meetings. La Leche League Leaders of Fort Bend are available by phone for anyone who needs more information • Memorial Herman Sugar Land Hospital • lllhouston.org • Lisa 281-710-7171 or Erin 281-325-0618

Apr 10 & 12 • Open House at Sugar Creek Montessori • Sugar Creek Montessori School will host an Open House on Tuesday the 10th from 9am-6:30pm and Thursday the 12th from 5-7pm. Come check out all the fun things they have to offer for your child • Sugar Creek Montessori School • 7222 Gaston Rd • sugarcreekmontessori.com • 281-693-7267

Apr 10 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • My Gym will bring Mymo the monkey! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114


Apr 11 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! All necessary materials are provided. • 6-11 yrs. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Apr 11 • Kinder Korner - Rainy Days • 4:30pm • Stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Kindergartners • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Apr 11 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • My Gym is bringing Mymo the monkey! • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Apr 12 - 18 • Retro Cars Wonderweek • Come take a drive as we pay tribute to what some call the greatest invention of the 20th century. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 12 • Free Play Day • 10:30am • Developmental Activity • All • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Apr 13 & 20 • Friday Night Lights • 6:00pm- 9:00pm • Drop your children off from 6:00-9:00pm for a Friday Night of theatre while you enjoy an evening free! Children are checked in at KVPAC Building 2 at 6:00pm. Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! More theatre play until you pick them up from Building 2 at 9:00pm. Children ages 3+ welcome. Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. Minimum number of participants required, class cancellations communicated by KVPAC by Friday Noon. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Apr 13 & 27 • Open Gym • 7:00pm- 11:00pm • Games, snacks, time on the trampolines and in the pit. • $15 if registered by Thurs, $20 at the door • 3(potty trained) and up • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000

Apr 13 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:00am- 11:00am • Create a duck that quacks and more! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Apr 13 • Cimarron Elementary Annual Spring Carnival • 4:30pm- 8:30pm • Inflatables, games, Craft Fair, Silent and Live Auctions, food, and much more. Our carnival is open to the public and everyone is welcome. We even have an exclusive Preschool Zone for kids 5 and under. If you would like to donate to the Silent or Live Auction or be a vendor in the Craft Fair, please contact Stephani Peralta at 281-217-3635 or e-mail at [email protected]. • Cimarron Elementary • 1100 S Peek Rd • Katy

Apr 13 • King Elementary School Carnival -Rocking with the Lions • 5pm- 8pm • Games, rides, food, DJ, face painting, silent auction. Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone • King Elementary School • 1901 Charlton House Ln • 281-237-6850

Apr 14 • Runaway Scrape • Come to the 1830s Jones Stock Farm for an exciting re-creation of the Runaway Scrape, the fleeing of the Texians from Santa Anna’s army marching east towards San Jacinto. See the Texians in action as they battle for independence. Try your hand at muster and musket handling while running from cannon fire and advancing soldados.Watch these historical events unfold leading up to the Battle of San Jacinto on the Texas Independence Trail. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

Apr 14 • Sapphire Dance Team Dance Clinic • 8:00am- 12:00pm • Early Registration $35 per dance which includes t-shirt. Onsite registration $40. Deadline to register and receive t-shirt is April 2nd. For more info contact clinic Chairperson at 281-392-7756 or 832-5865323 • Students Grades K-8 • Seven Lakes High School • 9251 South Fry Road • Katy • [email protected]

Apr 14 • Katy Ram Challenge • 8:00am • Non-competitive Bike Ride. Packet pick-up: 4/12 & 4/13, 4pm-8pm. • Sun & Ski Sports • Katy Mills Mall • Katy • mchsramband.org

Apr 14 • Summerfest 2012 • 10am- 4:00pm • Katy Community Businesses, Summer Camp Vendors, Shopping, Kids Zone - something for everyone! What will your children be doing this summer? Explore the options... Enjoy the fun! FREE Admission. Children will love the free Kids Zone area with Face Painting, Bounce Slide, and Petting Zoo. Parents this is your opportunity to visit with businesses offering summer camps and classes and ask your questions face to face. Shopping for unique hand crafted item by local artists, for upcoming Easter, Mothers Day and Teacher Appreciation Day. Enjoy live quality entertainment throughout the day, a treasure hunt, lots of family friendly activities, the Chick-fil-A Cow and of-course Chick-fil-A will be on site selling your favorite food items in the courtyard! • Villagio of Cinco Ranch • Peek & Westheimer Pkwy in Cinco Ranch • Katy

Apr 16 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am- 11:30am • Earth Day Celebration • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460



Apr 16 • La Leche League Morning Meeting • 10:30am • Interested about breastfeeding? Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend. Babies are always welcome at meetings. La Leche League Leaders of Fort Bend are available by phone for anyone who needs more information • Methodist Sugar Land Hospital • Medical Office Bldg. Room 410 • lllhouston.org • Lisa 281-710-7171 or Erin 281-325-0618

Apr 17 • Rosenberg Railroad Museum Host Rail Fest 2012 • The events will showcase the Heritage of Rosenberg and the life on the railroad. The Theme will be 1939-1940. There will be a Children’s Carnival, Classic Car display, Historic Hobo re-enactors, live bands, a DJ, street vendor, and a Hobo Costume Contest for Adults and Children. The Downtown Merchants of Rosenberg invites you to visit the special shops • 281-633-2846 • rosenbergrrmuseum.org

Apr 17 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Celebrate Earth Day. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • 281-395-1114 • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch


Apr 17 • Evenings with Genetics: “Dental Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities” •

6:30pm- 8:15pm • Series about genetics and family health sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine with the most current information on care and research. With experts Elsa Echeverri, DDS, and Lesley Chong, MA, CCLS. The evening will include light refreshments. Seating is limited. • Free • all • The Children’s Museum of Houston • Houston • bcm.edu/eveninggenetics • 832-822-4261

Apr 17 • Autism Support Group • 7:00pm • This group was established for caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Open to both parents and educators in KISD and surrounding areas, because it is only through working together that our children can be best served. • St. Peters United Methodist Church • Ashbury Hall • stpkaty.org • 281-492-8031

Apr 18 • After-School Break - Lollipop Flowers • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more. • 1st-5th Graders • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Apr 18 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Celebrate Earth Day. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • 281-579-9460 • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad

Apr 18 • Family Storytime • 6:30pm- 7:30pm • Stories, crafts, games, and activities. • All • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Apr 19 • How to be Proactive When It Comes to Inappropriate Behavior • 8:45am- 11:45am • How to prevent problem behavior from occurring; How to respond to inappropriate behavior; Matching intervention to behavioral function; Planned activities. • Free • Texana Children’s Center for Autism • 4910 Airport Ave, Bldg G • Rosenberg • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1497

Apr 19 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Materials furnished. • 3-5 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Apr 19 • Survivors Offering Support Group • 5:30pm- 7:30pm • The support group helps women and men understand that breast cancer affects them emotionally and spiritually as well as physically, and provides a roadmap for achieving a happier, healthier future after cancer. By encouraging them to share their own experiences and support one another, the group instills a belief in the power of healing and encourages them to reach toward their future with hope • Methodist Sugar Land Hospital • methodistsugarland.com • 281-274-7164

Apr 20 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am- 11:30am • Earth Day Celebration • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Apr 21 • Fort Bend Focus Presents: Texana Autism Conference • 8:30am- 1:00pm • Attendees will learn about effective methods to increase language and communication, teach in the natural environment, teach social skills, and decrease problem behaviors. Open to Parents, Relatives, Friends & Educators. Breakfast provided. To register, please contact Jennifer Ritchie at 281-239-1435. • $20/person • Hilton Garden Inn • 722 Bonaventure Way • Sugarland • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435

Apr 21 • Public Train Ride • 9:00am- 3:00pm • We have specially designed cars for the young and the young at heart who enjoy hearing the clickety-clack of the rails. • Free • All • Zube Park, 17802 Roberts Rd (off Hwy 290 & Katy Hockley Cutoff) • hals.org

Apr 21 • Spring Book Sale • 10:00am- 4:00pm • Prices range from $0.25 for paperback books up to $5.00 for select hardback books. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Apr 22 • Earth Day Extravaganza • Celebrate the wonders of the world. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 23 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30 - 11:30am • Design your own pinwheel. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460



Apr 23 • Dinner and a Marriage • 7:00pm- 8:30pm • At Dinner and a Marriage®, couples will receive marriage encouragement while enjoying a delicious Italian dinner and dessert for an affordable minimum donation of $35--all at one of the most popular restaurants in Katy. Dinner and a Marriage® is a special date night for married couples. All you need to do is come and unplug from the everyday stressors of life. Space is limited. • Hasta La Pasta Italian Restaurant • Highland Knolls and Grand Pkwy • homeencouragement.org • thehursts@homeencouragement

Apr 24 • After-School Break - I Can Paint with My Hands • 4:30pm • Learn how to paint animals from your handprint. • 1st-5th Grades • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Apr 24 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Ooey Gooey Cookie Night! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114


Apr 25 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, and fun! Materials are provided. • 6-11 yrs. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Apr 25 • Kinder Korner - Bees • 4:30pm • Stories, movies, crafts. • Kindergartners • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Apr 25 • Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Ooey Gooey Cookie Night! • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Apr 26 • Build It! • 10:30am • 3+ yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Apr 27 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am- 11:30am • Design your own pinwheel and more. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Apr 28 • Healthy Kids Day • 10:00am • This annual celebration is about fun and fitness for today’s youth. Local vendors and YMCA staff will be on hand to tell you about programs and services that cater to today’s kids. Stop by to find out about summer sports and specialty camps, day camp and swim lessons. Moonwalks, face painting, fitness demonstrations and MORE! • Katy Family YMCA, 22807 Westheimer Pkwy. • ymcahouston.org • 281-392-5055

Apr 28 • Nature Fest • 10am- 5pm • Lions, crocodiles and even butterflies floating in bubbles — area residents are sure to go wild for Bridgeland’s Nature Fest as the popular event celebrates its fifth anniversary this year with an expanded slate of entertainers. Headlining the event, in Bridgeland’s Oak Meadow Park, will be Staples Safari Animal Magic and Primarily Primates shows, which have performed across the nation. Also on stage throughout the day will be The Crocodile Encounter, Birds of Prey, Drum Café and the Texas Stars Youth Choir. Adding to the day’s excitement will be an array of nature-themed activities, including camel and pony rides, a petting zoo, rock wall climbing, outdoor laser tag, miniature train rides. • Free • 16919 North Bridgeland Lake Parkway • Cypress • bridgeland.com/naturefest

Apr 28 • Lights, Camera, Auction! • 6:00pm • “Lights, Camera, Auction!” is the theme of the 20th annual auction benefiting St. Laurence Catholic School. The fun-filled evening will take place at 6 pm on April 28th, at the Marriott Town Center in Sugar Land. The event’s activities include dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, raffles, and the “Big Board,” which serves as a mini-live auction with an interactive form of bidding. A trip to the 2013 Masters awaits the highest bidder, and their guest. Join us at the auction...you don’t want to let

this one get away! • Marriott Town Center • Sugar Land • stlaurence.org/school • 281-980-0500

Apr 29 • Que Vivan Los Ninos! Hooray, Kids! • The event will focus on enriching your life with the value of bilingual literacy. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

The Cimarron Swim Team will have online registration cimstswordfish.com. The team is open to the public and we welcome any swimmer from any neighborhood! If you want to do a paper registration, you can (1) attend the Cimarron Elementary Carnival on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 4:30-8:30PM and look for our booth, or (2) make arrangements with Stephani Peralta (281-217-3635) to register. We look forward to another splashing fun season!

MONDAY

Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 3-18 months • Katy Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Teen Programs • 4:00pm • Want to do something fun and interesting after school? The Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek is hosting weekly Teen events. You can watch an anime; take part in a book or movie critic club, and more! • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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TUESDAYYOGA in the Park • 9:30am- 10:15am • Melissa Smith, 500 RYT. $5 donation, open to beginners to more experienced and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston. • Grand Lakes Gazebo • off Grand Trace & Fry Road • graceyogaandpilates.com • Melissa 713-357-8817

Toddler Time • 10:15am • 12-36mo. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Toddler Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • 1-12 mo. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Toddler Time • 10:30am • Free • 18-36 months • Katy Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Infant Storytime • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Story Time • 2:00pm • 3-6 yrs • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Kids Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 1-5 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

WEDNESDAYFree Women’s Adventure Boot Camp Class • 5:00am • Shape up for the summer with this free weekly boot camp class • LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533

Sunrise YOGA • 5:15am - 6:15am • Start your day with Sunrise YOGA. With Melissa Smith, 500 RYT. This class is free, open to beginners to more experienced and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston. • Luke’s Locker in Katy • La Centerra, Cinco Ranch Blvd & 99 • graceyogaandpilates.com • Melissa 713-357-8817

Toddler Storytime • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Toddler Time • 10:30am • 12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Toddler Storytime • 10:30 & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Pre-school Storytime • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Knitting & Crochet Club • 1:00pm • learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters, All ages welcome • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

THURSDAYLuke’s Locker Morning Fun Run & Social • 5:15am • 3-5 mile fun run. All levels of runners• Bagels and drinks served immediately following courtesy of Luke’s Locker at LaCenterra • 281-391-7880

Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 0-12 Months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 3-6yrs • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Recommended for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Toddler Time • 10:30am • 12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Bear Creek Knitting Club • 4:00pm • It is a place to share ideas, to learn new

knitting techniques or to teach someone else a new knitting skill. Don’t miss out on the weekly fun!! Make sure to bring your needles and yarn. All ages welcome. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Community Runners • 7:00pm- 8:00pm • Workouts range from an “easy walk” of 1 mile up to a more advanced workout of 5 miles. Earn a complimentary tech running shirt after your 10th run. More information about The Community Runners is available at www.faithwest.org and www.theathletestop.com. • Faith West Academy

Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Friday

Spanish Computer Classes • 4:30pm • Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. Clase de la computadora • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

SATURDAY

Saturday @ the Movies • 2pm • Enjoy an action packed film with big sound and big screen. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885


Each year that my son’s birthday rolls around and he wants to have a slumber party, my wife nods yes and then weeps in the coat closet, and I paint signs that read: You Break, You Buy!

After all, having one pre-teen boy in the house is grounds for insanity. Inviting five more boys to the house borders on criminal intent.

When it boils right down to it, boys are gross, ill mannered, loud, and destructive. And they know this. In fact, they celebrate it. But, unfortunately, as long as other parents have slumber parties for their kids and invite my son

to them, I am forced to reciprocate. So, once again, my wife and I opened the doors last weekend for an overnight birthday bash in honor of our son.

And, as is customary, each child’s parent stood on my porch, pushed their son inside the door, and repeated the standard line we all learned in Lamaze: “Call me if my son is any trouble.”

Then, he or she ran to his or her car, unplugged the cell phone, and bought a one-way ticket to Bermuda...or so it felt standing there waving goodbye to the last car as six boys slid down the

stairs on the good sofa cushions and into my bad knee.

I turned and ordered them into the kitchen for dinner.

I, however, made the mistake of hesitating, and as I hobbled slowly into the kitchen, the food was devoured.

I stared blankly at the empty pizza boxes. “Did they stuff them in their pockets?” I asked my wife, who, incidentally, had had a slice actually in her hand, but when she blinked, someone stole her toppings. Suddenly, a loud, obnoxious burp resonated from the table. “That’s burp-code,” some blond haired kid announced.

“It means we’re thirsty.”

I walked over with pop and filled each cup. I stood staring for a moment.

”What’s wrong?” someone asked.

”Well,” I began. “When I was a kid, if we didn’t say ‘thank you,’ our drinks were taken away.” Another kid belched. “That’s burp-code for

‘bummer.’

”The children finished what they didn’t spill and headed back upstairs to play - which basically meant throwing toys at each other until they punched a hole in the wall and/or someone started to bleed. Occasionally, I swept through the

house noting the damage.

Later, I walked into the living room and asked my wife:

“Who is the red headed kid?”

”That’s your son’s friend, Richard. Why?”

”Because, I caught him jumping on our bed with a can of orange pop in his hands.”

Her eyes went wide. “Did you tell him to stop?!” “No, I asked him if he needed pretzels,” I answered. “Of course I told him to stop.””What did he say?” “He said we were really cool parents because we have orange dots on our ceiling. He said his mom and dad only bought a white ceiling.”

My wife’s face sank. “Tell me you’re joking.”

”I wish I were. But, don’t worry, Richard also thought it was really cool that the ceiling matches the bed spread...oh, and your pillow.”

She sat slowly down like a heart attack victim. “You know, next year, I think that you need to make bigger warning signs.”

”No way,” I retorted, sitting down next to her. “Next year, I’m printing on the invitations: ‘All children must be accompanied by an adult.’”

katy parent april 2012

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