Katy Texas Events 2012

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Entertaining Mr. Sloane

Now – 5/26
Country Playhouse
12802 Queensbury Ln.
Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on May 20 at 2 p.m. and a weeknight show on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit countryplayhouse.org. Please mention  you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy ISD Career and Technical Education Exhibit

Now – 5/18
Katy ISD Educational Support Center
6301 S. Stadium Ln.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This annual exhibit will showcase junior high and high school student projects created during the past year. Items include ironwork, woodwork, photography, floral design, architecture, engineering, and hand-made clothing. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy ISD Summer Band Camp Registration

Now – 7/6
Registration is currently underway for Katy ISD Summer Band Camp, to be held July 16 to 20 at Seven Lakes High School for students in grades seven through nine. Camp will include daily section rehearsals, full band rehearsals, guest performer concert series, and fun music-based electives. Lunch is included. Camp will conclude with a grand finale concert on Friday at 9 a.m., followed by an optional trip to Splashtown Water Park for an additional $30. The cost of the camp is $130, including the trip to Splashtown, and will include a T-shirt if payment is received by June 1. Late registration is an additional $25 if postmarked after June 1. Camp brochures with the registration form were sent home with each Katy ISD band student, but they can also be downloaded from www.katyisd.org/finearts. Registrations should not be mailed after July 6 without first contacting bandcamp12@gmail.com directly. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

USO Show

5/19
The Solana at Cinco Ranch
24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Solana at Cinco Ranch invites the community to attend celebrate Memorial Day with a USO show, featuring a fun, night club atmosphere and a performance by the Andrews Sisters. The event is free for those in uniform and $8 for all others. The admittance fee includes a barbecue lunch. To RSVP, call Jessica at 281-395-9600. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Make a Splash Festival

5/19
Cinco Ranch High School Natatorium
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
10 a.m. – noon
Join Katy Aquatics at this free, interactive water safety event, featuring guest speaker Pct. 3 Commissioner W.A. Meyers. Volunteers from organizations like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, American Red Cross, and Katy Aquatics will offer important information on water safety. Pre-registration is required. If registering for the stroke clinic, swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke unassisted. To register, visit katyaquatics.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Matsiko World Orphan Choir Concert

5/20
Living Word Lutheran Church
3700 S. Mason Rd.
6 p.m.
Made up of 24 of the poorest orphaned and at-risk children from Peru, Liberia, and India, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir, the flagship vehicle of International Children’s Network, captures the hearts of all who hear their hope-filled message. They will perform for the Katy community for free. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Luau Party with Elvis

5/20
Vida Loca
21810 Kingsland Blvd.
Enjoy a luau party with Elvis impersonator Vince King. The event will feature Hawaiian leis, grass skirts, and a roast. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Senior Farewell Concert

5/21
Katy High School
Performing Arts Center
6331 Highway Blvd.
7 p.m.
KHS choirs celebrate the end of the year with a variety of entertaining selections. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Women on Course

5/22
The Club at Falcon Point
24503 Falcon Point Dr.
2:30 – 7 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of golf and networking. Registration costs $59 for Women on Course members and $79 for non-members. To learn more or to register, visit womenoncourse.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy ISD Public Meeting

5/22
Katy ISD Educational Support Complex
Board Room
6301 S. Stadium Ln.
1 p.m.
The public meeting will address the ESEA Title I, Title II, and Title III programs as implemented in the 2011-2012 school year and as proposed for 2012-2013 school year. Katy ISD staff and the public are invited to comment on the ESEA Title I Part A, Title II, and Title III programs. A written statement, for the record, must accompany all comments made. For more information, contact Nakia Coy, coordinator of instructional support and external funding for Katy ISD, at 281-237-2605. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Choir Pop Show

5/22
Taylor High School
Performing Arts Center
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
7 p.m.
The Mustang choirs celebrate the end of the year with a variety of popular tunes. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy Area HBN Expo

5/22
Oakmont of Katy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1525 Tull Dr.
9 – 11 a.m.
The Katy Area Healthcare Business Network (HBN) hosts this event, featuring facility tours, vendor displays, a networking area, door prize drawings, and refreshments. Visit dgurka.com for more information, or RSVP by calling 281-578-1600. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Hurricane Preparedness

5/22
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Headquarters
Bud O’Shields Community Center
1330 Band Rd.
Rosenberg
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn how to stay prepared this hurricane season and hear from first responders, members of Red Cross, and other emergency management personnel. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels serves provides emergency meals to the area’s elderly citizens, including Fort Bend seniors residing in the Katy area. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Don’t Let Back Pain Slow You Down: Discover the Latest Treatments for Back Pain

5/23
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Conference Center
23900 Katy Fwy.
6 – 7 p.m.
Many Katyites live their day-to-day lives experiencing chronic back pain. The causes of this pain may be deeper than a simple trip to the drugstore can fix. It is important for those experiencing back pain, as well as those concerned about it, to be informed about the latest and most effective ways to diagnose and treat back pain. Join Dr. Quoc-Anh Thai, a neurosurgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, as he leads an in-depth discussion on the latest minimally invasive options in arthroscopic back and spinal surgery. Additionally, Dr. Danique VanDongen, an expert in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, will discuss the benefits of therapy and rehabilitation for back pain and for those recovering from surgery. The event will include complimentary refreshments and appetizers. The event is free, but space is limited. To register, call 713-222-2273. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

LiveWell Women’s Conference

5/24
Omni Houston Hotel at Westside
13210 Katy Fwy.
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital for this annual health event, featuring keynote speaker Marilu Henner, a best-selling author, actress, and lifestyle coach. The event will include workshops on topics ranging from making your bedroom a sanctuary and dressing yourself skinny to the latest advances in breast health and hosting 101. The event will also include a session on healthy eating, entitled Swap This for That, which will teach you how to make better food choices to maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of cancer. Early registration is now through May 4 for $50. Regular registration takes place from May 5 to 18 for $70. Attendees can also register the day of the event, May 24, for $75. To register or for more information, visit christusstcatherine.org or call 281-599-5181. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Cinco Ranch Rotary 5K

5/26
Villagio Town Center
22756 Westheimer Pkwy.
Enjoy a morning of fitness and fun, while helping raise funds for the Lone Star Veterans Association and the Family to Family Network. The competitive 5K begins at 7 a.m., and the one-mile walk begins at 7:15 a.m. The event will include a post-race party with free food and beverages, as well as the Proud to Be and American costume contest. To learn more, visit facebook.com/cincoranchrotary5K. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

West Houston Muscle Cruise-In

5/26
59 Diner
20210 Katy Fwy.
4 p.m.
Join other Katy car enthusiasts for an afternoon of automobiles, friends, and fun. West Houston Muscle tag-holders receive 15% off their meal at 59 Diner. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy Rocks Musicfest

5/26
Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill
21810 Kingsland Blvd.
12 p.m.
Katy Rocks, a nonprofit music organization, celebrates its first year with a community music festival. The event will feature performances by local students, as well as Artist Teebo, Wendy Taylor from American Idol, and pop star Macy Medford. To learn more, visit katyrocks.org or call 832-768-0508. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

A Tribute to Heroes and Freedom

5/28
Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Reflection lake
13001 Katy Fwy.
11 a.m. – noon
Join hundreds of local veterans, families, and community members for this Memorial Day service. The free event will feature Vietnam veteran and former KTRK-TV Channel 13 anchor Bob Boudreaux, along with traditional celebrations of music, armed forces tributes, and prayers. All are welcome to attend. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

 

Katy Woodworker’s Guild

5/29
Katy Junior High School
5350 Franz Rd.
7 – 9 p.m.
The Katy Woodworker’s Guild will host its monthly meeting, with a presentation on hand-cut dovetail joints by Van Odell. To learn more, call 281-717-4215. The group meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy/West Houston Aggie Moms Howdy Social

5/29
Holy Covenant Methodist Church
22111 Morton Rd.
6:30 p.m.
Join the Katy/West Houston Aggie Moms for an evening of welcoming new students and their families, honoring graduating seniors, recognizing scholarship recipients, and hearing from the Texas A&M student body president, representative from the Corps of Cadets, and Aggie yell leaders. Light snacks and beverages will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the program set to follow at 7 p.m. Howdy raffle tickets will be on sale at the event for $1. Door prizes and raffle baskets will be awarded throughout the program. To learn more, visit katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com or the group’s Facebook page at Katy/West Houston Aggie Moms. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Summer Reading Clubs for Children and Adults

5/29 – 7/28
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
Booklovers can participate by reading or listening to books after registering in person or online at fortbend.lib.tx.us. The program for adults will feature weekly drawings and a grand-prize drawing. The children’s program will allow kids to earn rewards based on the total number of books read or the amount of hours they spend reading. To learn more or to register, visit the Cinco Ranch Branch Library or call 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef

5/31
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Heritage Square
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
6 – 9 p.m.
LaCenterr’a Summer Sounds series kicks off with the return of Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef. Break out the tropical shirts and flip flops for this opening night of coastal country and classic beach favorites straight from Margaritaville. Jerry Diaz is a songwriter with sea salt in his veins and a gypsy spirit in his soul. His band, Hanna’s Reef, is the premier Gulf Coast beach band. Based out of the Galveston Bay-Port Arthur area, this ensemble knows firsthand about life on the Texas coast. Sample the band’s sound at www.jerrydiaz.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy ISD Last Day of School

5/31

National Cancer Survivor’s Day Celebration

6/1
2 – 4 p.m.
Methodist West Houston Hospital
Mesquite Conference Room
18500 Katy Fwy.
The Methodist Cancer Center at West Houston welcomes all local cancer survivors, caregivers, providers, and members of the community passionate about the cause to join in a celebration of life and to honor survivors of cancer in recognition of National Cancer Survivor’s Day. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to 713-790-3333 by May 30. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Tees for Dreams Charity Golf Tournament

6/3
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
10:30 a.m.
Enjoy a day of golf benefiting Give Kids the world, which provides one-week vacations to Disneyworld to terminally ill children and their families. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at 11 a.m., tee time at noon, and an awards dinner at 5 p.m. To register, contact Miss Texas 2021 Courtney Locke at 281-794-5897. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Champion Summer Baseball Camp

6/4 – 6/7, 6/11 – 6/14
Taylor High School
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kids ages 8 to 14 (incoming freshmen) are invited to attend one of two sessions, which focus on advanced baseball skills, drills to elevate fielding, hitting, and pitching skills. This camp will offer a great instructor-to -student ratio. Coach Bowyer has 19 years of experience coaching at the high school level. Coach Enders has 13 years coaching experience and is a former Major League pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Registration can be completed by requesting an e-flyer from championcamp@gmail.com. The camp’s fee is $150 per session. Any other questions can also be sent to championcamp@gmail.com. Pre-registration is preferred to guarantee your spot, but walk-ups will also be accepted. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Champion Summer Softball Camp

6/4 – 6/7, 6/11 – 6/14
Taylor High School
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kids ages 8 to 14 (incoming freshmen) are invited to attend this advanced skills camp, focusing on drills to elevate fielding, hitting, and pitching skills. This camp will offer a great instructor-to-student ratio. Coach Powell has six years of experience coaching at the high school level. Coach Jatzlau has 18 years of coaching experience and is a former college softball player, earning All-Conference honors four years in a row. Registration can be completed by requesting an e-flyer from championcamp@gmail.com. The camp’s fee is $150 per session. Any other questions can also be sent to championcamp@gmail.com.  Pre-registration is preferred to guarantee your spot, but walk-ups will also be accepted. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Paint Until You Faint Summer Camp

Starting 6/4
Paint Until You Faint
5503 FM 359
Richmond
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kids ages 6 to 14 can enjoy activities like ceramic painting, canvas painting, clay sculpting and painting, and creating wearable painted art like T-shirts. Four-day camps are held weekly beginning June 4. Early drop-off is available. To learn more about registration costs or to register, visit paintuntilyoufaint.com or call 281-222-3344. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Junior Achievement Golf Scramble

6/7
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club
23230 Meadowbrook Farms Club Dr.
7:30 a.m.
Enjoy a day of golf while helping raise funds the Katy ISD Junior Achievement program. Registration with breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. and an awards lunch at 1 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Katy Project, which seeks to provide the Junior Achievement program to over 40,000 Katy ISD students. To register, contact Bill Land at 281-396-2439 or billland@katyisd.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Potbelly

6/7
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Heritage Square
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
6 – 9 p.m.
Potbelly serves its reggae with a little rock n’ roll on the side during this LaCenterra Summer Sounds concert. Potbelly is a four-piece alternative/reggae/rock band from Houston. Influences such as Sublime, Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, The Misfits and countless other bands have helped shape its music into a style that can only be described as unique. The band includes Erik Smith on vocals and guitar, Erin Massey on bass, Eric Vaughan on drums, and Austin Bradshaw on lead guitar, keys, and backup vocals. Recent accomplishments include winning the best reggae/dub category at the 2010 Houston Press Music Awards and a nomination by 94.5 FM The Buzz for local band of the year in 2011. For more information on Potbelly, visit www.potbellymusic.net. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School

6/10 – 6/14
Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church
6035 S. Fry Rd.
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Children entering kindergarten through the sixth grade are invited to attend, enjoying a themed week of adventures on Promise Island. To learn more, including how to register, visit www.grandlakespc.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Living Word Summer Day Camp

6/11 – 6/15
Living Word Lutheran Church
3700 S. Mason Rd.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade can enjoy this action-packed Christian day camp with worship, songs, crafts, and more kid-friendly activities. Children can register for one of two sessions, either from June 11 to 15 or Aug. 6 to 10. To register, visit livingwordkaty.org or call the church office at 281-392-2300. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Volleyball with a Twist Camp

6/11 – 6/15
Faith West Academy
2225 Porter Rd.
Katy Volleyball Camp South and Katy Impact team up to host this volleyball skills camp for students in grades kindergarten through eight attending any area school south of I-10. Two sessions are offered, with the first session for girls in grades four through eight running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., including an hour of fun at the Faith West Lake from 2 to 3 p.m. The second sessions, for girls entering grades kindergarten through third, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. To register and for more information about registration costs, call Tammy Laurence at 281-798-4304 or visit katyvbcampsouth.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

The Zydeco Dots

6/14
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Heritage Square
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
6 – 9 p.m.
The Zydeco Dots plan to move you with a Gulf Coast groove during this LaCenterra Summer Sounds concert. Since forming locally in 1987, the Zydeco Dots have been cooking up the area’s best representation of this high-energy descendent of traditional Creole folk music and serving it to new audiences across Gulf Coast. The Zydeco Dots have won numerous accolades, including best zydeco band as voted by the Houston Press. The band has backed up many accordion players over the years, including such notables as CJ Chenier, Pierre Blanchard, Leon Sam, Pierre Stout, and Wilfred Chavis. Visit www.zydecodots.com for a taste. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy Area Economic Development Council Golf Tournament

6/14
Weston Lakes Country Club
5646 Weston Dr.
11 a.m.
Join the Katy Area EDC for a day of golf and fundraising, benefiting Katy area charities and the Placemaker Initiative. Registration and lunch will start at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. To register, visit katyedc.org/golf_tournament_2012. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Pops and Princesses Dance

6/15
CrossPoint Community Church
700 Westgreen Blvd.  
Dads and their daughters can enjoy a fun dance and dinner together. Girls in kindergarten through sixth grade and their dads are welcome to attend. Visit crosspt.org to register and learn more. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Sky VBS

6/18 – 6/22
The Pentecostals of Katy
1941 Westborough Dr.
6:15 9 p.m.
Kids ages 4 to 11 can enjoy incredible Bible learning experiences, featuring activities for all five senses. All-new Imagination Station activities will give kids high-flyin’, hands-on fun! Plus, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats keep everyone on the move. The excitement is soaring, so get ready to take off! To register or for more information, visit www.thepok.com or call 281-829-1175. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Mended Hearts Support Group

6/21
Methodist West Houston Hospital
Mesquite Conference Room A
18500 Katy Fwy.
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Methodist West Houston is partnering with Mended Hearts to provide support for patients and families facing heart health concerns and decisions. The monthly support group provides a forum to talk with fellow heart patients about feelings and issues that may arise during treatment and recovery. Every member is either a former heart patient or a family loved one. A heart healthy snack and beverages will be served. The group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information or to RSVP, call 832-522-0213. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Night Readers Book Club

6/21
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Second-Floor Conference Room
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
7 p.m.
Booklovers will meet to discuss David King’s debut novel The Ha-Ha. Copies of the book are available at the library’s checkout desk. Anyone interested in joining this literary-review club is invited to attend. For more information, call the branch library at 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Wild West Brew Fest

6/23
The Villagio Town Center
22756 Westheimer Pkwy.
2 – 6 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of good food and live entertainment at this family-friendly event, hosted by the Katy Rotary Club. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit organizations. To learn more, visit katybrewfest.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Katy Woodworker’s Guild

6/26
Katy Junior High School
5350 Franz Rd.
7 – 9 p.m.
The Katy Woodworker’s Guild will host its monthly meeting, with a raised panel demonstration by Chris King. To learn more, call 281-717-4215. The group meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Pride and Power: Women’s Personal Protection Skills Course

6/30, 7/25
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Katy
625 S. Mason Rd.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Women can learn valuable self-defense and protection skills. The course is open to females ages 15 years or older, and two sessions are available. Registration costs $99 per person per session. To learn more or to register, call 281-829-9300 or visit katytkd.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

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