Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Jan 2010: Katy Texas Calendar of Events.

preschool fair, jan. 23

The MOMS Club of Katy-SE will hold its 7th annual Preschool Fair on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m.-noon at Crosspoint Community Church at 700 Westgreen Blvd. This gives parents an opportunity to meet representatives from the schools, pick up information and ask questions. Last year, 24 schools participated in this event. Admission is free.

The Preschool Fair not only benefits the families in our area, but also benefits The Pregnancy Help Center in Katy. Donations of baby items (diapers, wipes, etc.) for The Pregnancy Help Center will be accepted.

For more information, e-mail momsclubkaty@gmail.com.

katy aglow, jan. 26

Katy Aglow’s next meeting will be held on Jan. 26 at Church on the Rock, Katy, 433 S. Barker Cypress in Houston. Fellowship and coffee begins at 9:30 a.m.; Bible study and prayer begin at 10 a.m. For more information, go to www.katyaglow.com.

Thoroughly modern millie,
Feb. 4-6

The Cinco Ranch High School Theater Company will present Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical by Richard Morris, from Feb. 4-6 in the Cinco Ranch Performing Arts Center.

Don’t miss this classic award-winning show about a naive young woman during the roaring ’20s who finds herself in the midst of a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss.

The Box Office opens on Jan. 21. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For ticket information, call 281-237-5290.

making a difference together
parent conference, feb. 27

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, Feb.27, at Morton Ranch High School.

This free conference is offered to parents of children (ages birth to adult) with any type of disability. It 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.

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

BEGINNING MAR 17

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
Celebrates 64th Season

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious horse competitions, has officially launched its new season. This year ’s show will be held, as in the past, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy from March 17-28.

BBVA Compass will return as the lead sponsor of the show. “We are thrilled that Compass Bank has agreed to be our lead sponsor again this year. Their generous support —and that of all of our sponsors and show participants—will allow us to continue our tradition of raising millions of dollars for our charities, Texas Children ’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House of Houston,” said Pin Oak Charity Horse Show President Lynn Walsh.

Founded in 1945 by Houston philanthropist James S. Abercrombie and his wife, Lillie, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show got its start as a fundraiser for the first hospital in Houston dedicated to children. The proceeds of the 1947 show provided a considerable portion of the initial backing that established Texas Children ’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. To date, the show has raised close to $4 million for Texas Children ’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House of Houston.

With a recent commitment of $300,000, Pin Oak is now helping build Texas Children ’s first hospital outside the Medical Center and one of the largest suburban pediatric hospitals in the country —Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. The gift will support hematology/oncology services at the new hospital.

Official Sponsors include Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Valobra Jewelry & Antiques, Houston Area Audi Dealers, Nordic Lights Farm, KTRK TV/Channel 13 - ABC Affiliate, Par Avion Ltd., Executive AirShare, Neiman Marcus, Lansdowne Moody, Farm & Ranch Magazine, Bisso Marine, RE/MAX of Texas, Gulf Coast 4 Star Trailers, Moet Hennessey/USA, Texas Monthly, McDonald ’s Corporation, Dawn Services, StarElite and Energy XXI.

For a complete show schedule, visit www.pinoak.org or call 713-621-6290.

BEGINNING FEB 25

Katy ISD FFA Rodeo

The2010 Katy Rodeo will offer a
three-night rodeo venue beginning on
Feb. 25. This event features an eight event professional rodeo and the crowd favorite, youth events.

This 67th Annual Rodeo showcases traditional cowboy action such as calf roping, barrel racing, bareback riding, steer wrestling and bull riding on all three nights. Each night, along with the pro cowboy events and funny-man act, will be the crowd favorite, Katy ISD youth events featuring stick horse race, mutton busting, calf scramble, junior calf-roping and junior barrel racing.

The event will feature carnival rides. On Saturday, a Ranch Rodeo exhibition, which debuted in 2005 with great success, will have four nontraditional team rodeo events of doctoring, mugging, de-tagging and branding. A full schedule of events can be found on the Web page at www.KatyRodeo.org.

Family to family network and family friends programs need volunteers

Family to Family Network provides information, training, referral and support to families with children and adults with disabilities. For more information or to volunteer, go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org.

Family Friends Volunteer Program matches older adults to become a treasured friend to a child with disabilities and/or chronic illness and their family. Volunteers visit the family home to play games, read a book, help with homework, give encouragement and just have fun.

Call 713-466-6304 for more information about the next Family Friends volunteer training.

For a calendar of upcoming events, go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, march 6`

Pope John XXII, located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host a community wide garage sale on Saturday, March 6, from 7:30 to noon in the school gym (rain or shine). Spaces are available for $30. Contact Ana Sanchez at ams1965@att.net for more information.