Katy Texas Calendar of Events

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IMPACT A HERO WEEKEND

The Fifth Annual Impact A Hero Weekend in the Greater Houston area is planned for the weekend of May 30-June 1. Activities include the Impact a Hero 5k Walk, Run and Wheel on Saturday, May 30, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Mercer Stadium in Sugar Land. More than 1,500 runners, including 50 wounded heroes are expected.

Honorary chairpersons for this year’s event are President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush. Special guests will include Houston Texans head football coach Gary Kubiak and several of his coaches and players will participate. Sports Radio 610, KKBQ and KTHT-FM crews will entertain the crowd with music and games for the patrons and participants.

From 7 p.m.-10 p.m. there will be a hero concert and city ceremony at City Hall, Sugar Land. The Impact A Hero Hall of Fama gala dinner will be held on Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. at Sugar Land Marriott Hotel

The Impact A Hero Golf Challenge with PGA’s Peter Jacobsen and Jackie Burke at Champions Golf Club is set for Monday, June 1.

Impact A Hero Weekend gives Houstonians an opportunity to join national celebrities in thanking this country ’s severely wounded servicemen and women for sacrificing their minds, bodies and sometimes their lives.

Visit www.impactahero.org for more details.

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artreach needs additional sponsors for programs serving adults with special needs

ARTreach needs additional sponsors for programs serving adults with special needs, including weekly Music Making Workshops and the ARTreach Art & Business Program, that teaches ARC of Katy participants how to create functioning art items, ceramics, note cards and silk screened T-shirts that can be sold to create income for other projects and important needs.

Demand for these ARTreach programs as well as free ceramic and clay making workshops for residents in assisted living communities are rising. ARTreach is seeking additional sponsors of their weekly studio workshops that invite the medical care community and residents of assisted living communities to attend the ARTreach Studio for free weekly art lessons, clay and ceramic classes. These are creative field trips and social opportunities for elderly and Alzheimer ’s patients staffed by ARTreach professional teachers and trained volunteers.

All levels of sponsorship are appreciated. A donation of $8 per person per week is needed to help ARTreach raise $1,500 per month to cover the current number of participants. New sponsorships will provide additional workshops to accommodate a waiting list of agencies and assisted living communities.

For more information, contact Terri Bieber at 281-392-5341 or info@artreachonline.org. Tax deductible donations can be made online at www.artreachonline.org or mail to ARTreach, Extreme Technologies Inc. 12012 Wickchester Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77079.

katy library events, during june

The Katy Library has exciting events and activities planned during the month of June.

Club Hispano de Libros will meet on June 3 at 6:15 p.m. This group of Spanish speaking adults get together on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a book. June ’s selection is Matar un Ruiseñor.

Summer Reading Program begins on Friday, June 5. Register online at www.hcpl.net or at the library.

The Who Dun It? Mystery Group will meet on June 6 at 10:30 a.m. Mystery fans get together on the first Saturday of each month to discuss their reading. Call the library for this month ’s selection.

Summer Children’s Event: June 10, 2 p.m., Cherie Kay Comedy Magic Show for children ages 5 and up; June 17, Father’s Day Card Making at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for children of all ages; June 24, Library Variety Show, 2 p.m., songs, puppets and fun for children of all ages.

Survive the Past Teen Only Party is Thursday, June 11, at 2 p.m. The theme is “Time Twistin’!” Where do you start? In the past, of course! Party like it’s 1999 B.C.

Chill Zone: For Teens only, June 18 at 2 p.m. Come inside for cool food, fun and surprises; DDR will be available —so show off your moves; June 25 is a decorating cupcakes session.

How to Start Your Own Small Business, on Friday, June 19 at 2 p.m. is presented by the Small Business Administration. Call or come by the Katy Library to register.

Weekly Programs at the library include: Baby Bounce on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. This is an active storytime for infants 3-18 months.

Bilingual Storytime is held every Monday at 2 p.m. This program features stories for young children, moms and dads to share the fun of reading in another language.

Toddler Time is a fun program for children 18 months to 3 years and is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

The Knitting and Crochet Club meets each Wednesday at 1 p.m. Learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters. All ages are welcome.

Basic Internet Classes are held every Thursday at 11a.m. Learn the fundamentals of using the Internet. The last Thursday of the month will feature some of the library ’s special databases on subjects such as genealogy, magazines, homework help, health information and more.

The Katy Library is located at 5414 Franz Road. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or go to www.hcpl.net.

open trails, fridays

Open Trails is an opportunity to enjoy a self-guided walk on one of Katy Prairie Conservancy ’s breezy, beautiful preserves each Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the KPC Field Office.

Hike along a well-marked path listening for the honks of wild geese sweeping towards the horizon, scan the golden-brown grasses for darting grasshoppers, and, best of all, take in the calming sounds of an inviting countryside only 45 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Houston.

Each guest is provided with an informative, full-color trail guide to add to their journey of discovery and is encouraged to download a Trail Cast from the Web site, which complements information found in the trail guide.

All participants should wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including closed-toe shoes and long pants. A long-sleeve shirt is also recommended. Participants should bring their own water and insect repellent.

Registration is not required. For more information, call 713-523-6135.

Cornerstone church vacation bible school, june 8-12

Cornerstone Church’s Vacation Bible School 2009 will be held June 8-12 from 8:45 a.m.-noon.

The program is designed for children from the age of 5 (prior to June 1) and includes students going into fifth grade.

Cornerstone Church is located at 1351 S. Mason Road at Park York. For more information, go towww.cornerstonekaty.org or call 281-579-1080 for registration information. Registration is free.

katy exchange club, june 3

Eric Swanson, a national senior trainer and coach, will speak at the Katy Exchange Club on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Viva Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd.

This business building workshop will cover topics such as time management, referrals, uncovering clients needs and setting goals. This training will be interactive, fast-paced and packed with tips and techniques for the team to increase sales right away.

The cost for dinner is $15. Advance reservations by June 2. For more information, contact Newell Cheatheam at 281-392-3034 or go to www.katyexchangeclub.com.