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The Fun-Time Calendar December 2012Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confi rm times and requirements.

Dec 1, 15 & 29 • Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • We will show a recently released DVD movie title. Call the branch for title and rating information. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885Dec 1 • 1st Annual Gingerbread Jog • 8:00am • 5K fun run and family 1 Mile walk. All profits from this fundraiser will benefit the PHC operations. • Villagio Town Center, 22756 Westheimer Pkwy • thedriven.net/site.event_reg/eid/444235679/rid/156Dec 1 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • 5-12 yrs. • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.comDec 1 • 18th Annual FrostFest • 9:00am • 80+ Vendors, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Photos with Santa. • Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community, 1530 Norwalk Dr. • epiphanycatholic.org • 281-578-0707Dec 1 • Brookwood Christmas Open House • 9:30am • Twas the Night Before Christmas performed by the Brookwood Citizens from 10am-2pm at the Reynolds Building Cafetorium. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Cafe and shop til you drop at Gift & Garden Center. • Brookswood, 1752 FM 1489 • cityofbrookshire.org • 281-375-2100Dec 1 • Build and Grow-Sandman’s Plane • 10:00am-11:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.comDec 1 • Holiday Kick-Off with Santa • 1:00pm-2:00pm • Come get your picture with Santa and enjoy holiday snacks and fun. Holiday

crafts in the library all day! • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509Dec 1 • Festival of Lights Parade & Tree Lighting • 6:00pm • City of Fulshear • fulsheartexas.gov • 281-346-1796Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 4:00pm • The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • 7th-12th Grades • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Sanctuary • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300Dec 2 • Central Baptist Church Kid’s Rejoice and Drama presents A Rockin’ Royal Christmas • 10:00am • A Higher Calling to a Higher King • Free • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Free Children’s and Youth Music Program-Jingle Jam • 6:00pm-6:45pm • The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • 3 yrs.-Kindergarten • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Baby Bounce • 10:15am • Story time for infants. • 3-18 mths • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com, and other genealogists to help each other with our work. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Teen Time • 4:00pm • Hey teens, come out to the library for some fun! Every week we have a different and fun Teen Program! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 3 • Preschool Playhouse-Color Your Christmas Red & Green • 9:30am • Kids will make a helping hand-print Christmas Tree and Franklin the Turtle

activities will make the morning fun. Singing,

dancing, story time and play dough to follow. • 3-6 yrs. • Free

• Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Dec 3 • Monday’s with Mommy: A Magical, Musical Adventure • 10:00am • Take tots on an educational journey utilizing the world-renowned child-centered music and movement program, Kindermusik. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Songs, games, finger plays and hear some good stories. Tickets are required and are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. • 18-36 mths. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

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Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free ticket is required. First come, first served. • 3-5 yrs. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Simple sign language, folksongs, lullabies, and finger plays. • 1-12 mths • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • 18-36 mths • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Songs, finger plays, rhymes, bubbles and toys. • 0-18 mths • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • Story time for school age children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm-7:00pm • The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • 1st-6th Grades • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Sanctuary • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300Dec 4 & 11 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and song for older babies. • 12-36 mths • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675Dec 4 • Family Night-Sparkling Snowflakes • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Get ready for the winter holiday by decorating your own snowflake! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 mths • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311Dec 5 & 19 • After-School Break-Snowy Animals • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children in 1st-5th grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 5 • Family Night-Sparkling Snowflakes • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Get ready for the winter holiday by decorating your own snowflake! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460Dec 6 - 14 • Holiday Music Festival • Enjoy the sounds of the holidays with live performances from local school choirs throughout the holiday season. • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.comDec 6 - 7 • Cougar Stars Holiday Parade of Homes • 6:00pm • Visit beautifully decorated Katy homes to inspire you for the holiday season. Purchase tickets at Beau Kisses, Hauerland’s, YaYa Club Clothing Curtain Call Interiors or from your favorite Cougar Star. The CRHS Bravo Choir will perform Dec 6th. • $12/person • Cinco Ranch High School • crhscougarstars.org • 281-237-5261Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 mths • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311Dec 6, 13 & 20 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for

some activities presented during the day time. • All Ages • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 6 & 13 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Dec 6 & 20 • Tween Cafe • 4:30pm • Activity and snacks for Tweens. • 6th Grade & up • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 6 • Astronomy on Wheels • Astronomy club is hosting this event. Come and view the night sky through a telescope. The event begins at dusk and will be located in the back of the school in the parking lot. Bring a friend and enjoy this free event. Coffee and hot chocolate will be on sale as well as tasty baked goods. • Cinco Ranch High School

Dec 6 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • Get ready to get dirty! Come and learn about the artistic process. This craft is for infants and their guardians! Don’t miss out on the fun. • 0-36 mths • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885



Dec 7 - 9 • Journey to Bethlehem • An interactive outdoor experience for the whole family. Step back in time to experience the people, places and circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. Free and open to the community. • Current A Christian Church • currentchristian.org • 281-395-4722Dec 7 - 9 • Celebrate Christmas • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Drive-thru life of Christ. • River Bend Baptist Church • riverbendbc.org • 281-346-2279Dec 7 - 8 • Taylor High School Choir’s 29th Annual Madrigal Dinner Celebration • 7:00pm • The award-winning Choirs will once again take their audience back to Renaissance times. The King and Queen and Court, adorned in royal attire, will join in a celebration of the season, entertaining and delighting all with their magnificent voices. The wenches and beggars of the land, fondly known as the Taylor Choirs, will share in the celebration and entertain the Royal Court with their joyous sounds. • Taylor High School, 20700 Kingsland Blvd • taylorchoir.org • 281-237-3100Dec 7 • Share Your Holidays Food Drive • 6:00am-6:00pm • The Library will once again be the drop off location for food donations in Channel 13’s annual “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive. The drive begins early in order to allow commuters the opportunity to stop by on their way to work. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592Dec 7 • Faithful Moms Meeting • 9:30am • A Christian Mothers group providing fellowship, guest speakers, crafts, breakfast, and childcare in a safe and positive environment. Monthly MNO & playdates scheduled. Contact Lindsay Warr at 281-330-8260 for more information. • First United Methodist Church, 4600 FM 359 • faithumc.org

Dec 7 • Preschool Playhouse-Color Your Christmas Red & Green • 9:30am • Kids will make a helping hand-print Christmas Tree and Franklin the Turtle activities will make the morning fun. Singing, dancing, story time and play dough to follow. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114Dec 7 • 8th Annual Seven Lakes Fine Arts Holiday Extravaganza • 5:30pm • Featuring a fundraiser dinner and silent auction. The dinner and silent auction will involve the band, choir, orchestra, Sapphires, and theatre and proceeds will benefit the upcoming fine arts musical. Dinner and auction are from 5:30pm-7:15pm in the SLHS Commons with a full concert following at 7:30pm in the SLHS PAC. • Seven Lakes High School • sevenlakesptsa.comDec 7 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Pre register for discounts, $15 or register at the door $17-$20! parents... enjoy a night out! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000Dec 8 • KVPAC Blizzard Blitz 5K for the Arts • 8:00am • Feel and hear the thrill of a crowd while you run, walk or skip your way through the streets from LaCenterra, through Cinco Ranch and back. At every kilometer mark completed, race participants will be met with a burst of snow and a frosty congratulatory snow cone at the finish line. • $35/runner • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Dec 8 • 2nd Annual Special Pals & Cinco Life Jingle Tails Fun Run/Walk • 8:00am • Holiday themed family-friends run and walk to benefit Special Pals shelter in West Houston. • The Lake House at Cinco Ranch, 25202 Springwood Lake Dr. • jingletails2012.eventbrite.com

Dec 8 • 2nd Annual Home Run for the Holidays • 10:00am-3:00pm • Many exciting events are planned including a free bounce house, carnival games and contests for children of all ages. We will also host free Born to Play, Rookie and Minor League Class demonstrations -- 3-4 yr old (10:30-11 am), 5-6 yr old (12-12:30 pm) and 7-8 yr old (1-1:30 pm). There will be lots of food, sweets and drinks available so come hungry! Stop by for your chance to win some great door prizes, raffles and much more! Bring a wrapped children’s toy or game to Frozen Ropes from Nov. 26-Dec. 8 and receive 5 free tickets for our raffle drawing on Dec. 8. All gifts will be donated to Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. • All Ages • Free • Frozen Ropes Katy • frozenropes.com/katy • 281-578-9790

Dec 8 • Build and Grow-Gingerbread House • 10:00am-11:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Dec 8 • Santa’s Ranch Open House • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Come listen to Christmas music play on handbells and by orchestras. Visit Santa and join the elves in his workshop for fun crafts and other treats. • All Ages • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592



Dec 9 • Living Word Lutheran Church presents “A Night of Rejoicing” • The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir, Choristers and a chamber orchestra. “A Night of Rejoicing” features both familiar Christmas carols and newly composed pieces. Following each service, there will be an instrument petting zoo for children to get a close-up look at the musical instruments. Showtimes are 8am, 9:30am & 11am. • Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 South Mason Rd • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300x213

Dec 9 • Christmas Music Festival • 6:00pm • Come join us and invite your friends, family and neighbors to be a part of this memorable, musical celebration of God’s love from Heaven coming to dwell among us. The Chancel Choir, Song of Zoe, children’s choirs, praise band, church instrumentalists, professional string orchestra, dancers and narrators will present an inspirational program of Christmas music and your favorite carols. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church • holycov.org • 281-579-1200

Dec 9 • The Messiah Community Sing-Along • 7:00pm • The Chancel Choir of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will present our annual event with full orchestra in the Sanctuary. We invite everyone in the community to join us, either as a singer or a listener. Scores will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; however, given the limitations of available scores, you are encouraged to bring your own music. We hope this will be a Christmas gift to our community that we can continue giving for years to come. • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church • stpkaty.org • 281-492-8031x329

Dec 10 • Living Word Play Group • 9:30am • Join moms and kids (5 and under) in the Gathering Place, for a fun morning of circle-time, crafts, coffee, and just time to hang out! Contace Bonnie with questions at [email protected]. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Gathering Place • livingwordkaty.org/ • 281-392-2300

Dec 10 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • www.bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330Dec 10 • Preschool Playhouse-Christmas Party • 9:30am • Make your very own mini Christmas Tree to keep or share! Plus, join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460Dec 10 • Classic Children’s Opera-Hansel and Gretel • 6:30pm • Performance by Houston Grand Opera’s “Operas to Go!” • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675Dec 11 • Family Night-Marshmallow Snowman • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Enjoy a jolly treat by making an edible marshmallow snowman with a variety of candy! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-111Dec 12 • How to Teach your Child with Autism to Entertain His/Herself • 8:45am • Independent work and play ideas for the home, car, restaurants, etc. • All ages • Free • Texana Center • texanacenter.com • 281239143535

Dec 12 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! Come to the library and let imaginations soar. All necessary materials are provided. • 6-11 yrs. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Dec 12 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 12 • Family Night-Marshmallow Snowman • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Enjoy a jolly treat by making an edible marshmallow snowman with a variety of candy! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Dec 12 • SLHS Sapphire Winter Showcase • 7:00pm • Performances from the SLHS Sapphires Dance Team, SLHS Dance Classes, Dance Cline students, as well as local area dance companies, including the Houston Met. Tickets: Pre-event sale $8 and at the door $10. • Seven Lakes High School Performing Arts Center

Dec 13 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • Developmental Activity for babies, toddlers, and Pre-school age children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 13 • Moms@Second • 7:00pm • Cultivating relationships between moms with children of any age. Each month we enjoy food, friendship, and inspiring speakers. • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west • 713-365-3081



Dec 13 • Faithful Moms- Moms Night Out • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Contact Lindsay Warr at 281-330-8260 for more information. • First United Methodist Church, 4600 FM 359 • faithumc.org

Dec 13 • Central Baptist Church Rejoice Adult Choir and Celebration Ensemble • 7:30pm-8:00pm • Come enjoy live music for the holidays! • Free • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com • 281-492-2689

Dec 14 - 16 • Anything Goes! • The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better. Performances: Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, and Sun 2pm • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Dec 14 & 28 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • 13+ yrs. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Dec 14 • Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting • 9:30am • Our goal is to encourage and equip every mom of a preschooler. • First Baptist Church of Katy • fbckaty.org

Dec 14 • Preschool Playhouse-Christmas Party • 9:30am • Make your very own mini Christmas Tree to keep or share! Plus, join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Dec 14 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat. Registration deadline is Dec. 11. Fee: $15/child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Birth-5th Grade • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Dec 14 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $26 members, non-members $31 • The Little Gym Houston-Copperfield • thelittlegym.com/houstoncopperfieldtx • 281-859-3939

Dec 14 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $30 members, non-members $35 • The Little Gym Houston-Memorial • thelittlegym.com/houstonmemorialtx • 281-558-9500

Dec 14 • Flip Flop Clinic • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Students & Non-students ages 6 -18. A tumbling clinic that will include a warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back-handsprings and back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Come flip until you flop! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000

Dec 15 - 16 • Central Baptist Church Rejoice Adult Choir and Drama presents And On Earth Peace • Showtimes: Sat 6pm and Sun 10am & 6pm • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689

Dec 15 • 6th Annual Living Nativity • 6:30pm-8:30pm • There will be 3 live representations of the Nativity scene lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Refreshments will also be provided in the fellowship hall throughout the evening. • First Christian Church of Katy • fcckaty.com • 281-492-2693

Dec 15 • Parents’ Survival Night-Winter Wonderland • 7:15pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $28 members, non-members $33 • The Little Gym Katy • thelittlegym.com/katytx • 281-347-1400

Dec 16 • Chancel Choir Christmas Concert • 6:30pm-8:00pm • The Choir will present a Community Christmas concert. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Dec 18 • Family Night-Christmas Cookies • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Decorate an ooey gooey Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie and write your Christmas list to Santa! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Dec 19 • After-School Break-Candy Crafts • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children in 1st-5th grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Dec 19 • Family Night-Christmas Cookies • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Decorate an ooey gooey Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie and write your Christmas list to Santa! Face painting and balloons provided by Cinnamon the Clown. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Dec 20 - 22 • Kids Crazy Christmas Show • A special presentation of the Christmas Story for kids of all ages! There will be dancing by the JUMP team and puppets who creatively tell the story of Christmas. Following the performance, you can visit the cookie corner for a tasty treat. Showtimes are Thurs 6pm & 7pm, Fri 5pm, 6pm & 7pm and Sat 10am & 11am. • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west • 713-365-3081



Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email [email protected] or fax to 281-480-3677.Log on to www.katyparent.com to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email [email protected] or fax to 281-480-3677.

Dec 20 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Does your child have a flair for art? Bring them to our art program and watch their talent grow--and have a ton of fun! • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 21 - 22 • Nutcracker • Performances: Fri 7pm & Sat Noon • $6/person • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Dec 21 • Friday Night Lights-Nutcracker • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Drop your children off while you enjoy an evening free! Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. Minimum number of participants required, class cancellations communicated by KVPAC by Friday Noon. • 3+ yrs. • $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Dec 21 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • 5-12 yrs. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412

Dec 21 • Open Gym-Santa Shopper • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. $18/registered students; $20/non-registered students; $23/at the door for everyone. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000Dec 22 - 23 • The Nutcracker • Visit website for tickets. Showtimes: Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm and Sun 2:30pm • $20, $25, & $30 • James E. Taylor High School • allegroballetofhouston.com • 281-496-4670Dec 24 • Candlelight in the Park • 7:00pm • Come and join in our annual celebration of singing Christmas carols and hot wassel in the park. For more information cent Amy Bedore at [email protected]. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch • thefellowship.orgDec 26, 27, 28 & 31 • Free Family Films • 2:00pm • Bring the whole family out to our family film festival this holiday season. Join us as we watch classic full length cartoons by your favorite animators. For movie titles call the library. • All Ages • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Dec 27 • Build It! • 10:30am • This program is a time for your child to explore their creativity and see what they can build. Fun for everyone! • 3+ yrs. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

SUNDAYFree Children’s and Youth Music Program • 4:00pm • Grades 7-12. The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300MONDAYFree Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • Ages 3-Kindergarten. . The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300WEDNESDAYToddler Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

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

Preschool Story Time • 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

THURSDAYInfant Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 Months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

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

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Central Baptist Church281-492-2689 • cbchou.org Dec. 24 • 6pm • Christmas Eve Service

Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church 281-579-1080 • cornerstoneepc.com Dec. 24 • 6pm • Christmas Eve Service

Crosspoint Community Church 281-398-6464 • crosspt.org

Dec. 24 • Westgreen Campus • 3pm, 5pm & 7pm • Candlelight Service with Carols & Christmas Music

Current A Christian Church281-395-4722 • currentchristian.orgDec. 23 • 9:30am & 11am • Prepare to Receive • Dec. 24 • 4pm & 6pm • Prepare to Worship

First United Methodist Church of Katy 281-391-2121 • fi rstmethodistkaty.com Dec. 24 • 4pm Contemporary Service9pm • Candlelight Service w/ Communion

Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church 281-646-1903 • whatisgrace.orgDec. 23 • 8:45am & 10:45am • Kids Only Christmas Service • Dec. 24 • 3pm, 5pm, & 7pm Candlelight Service

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church 281-579-1200 • holycov.org Dec. 24 • 4pm • Family & Children’s Service • 6pm, 8pm & 11pm • Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Kingsland Baptist Church281-492-0785 • kingsland.org Dec. 24 • 3:30, 4:45 • 6 & 7 pm • Candlelight Service

Living Word Lutheran Church 281-392-2300 • livingwordkaty.org Dec. 24 • 2 pm • Contemporary Service 4 pm • Celebration of Children • 7pm &10pm • Festival Candlelight Worship

New Hope Presbyterian Church 281-492-8520 • newhopepckaty.org Dec. 24 • 5:30pm • Children’s Play • 11pm Candlelight Festival of Lessons, with Carols performed by the Chancel Choir, and Communion

Parkway Fellowship Church281-870-9950 • parkwayfellowship.orgDec 24 • 6pm Christmas Eve Service

River Bend Baptist Church281-346-2279 • riverbendbc.orgDec 24 • 5pm & 6:30pm • Christmas Eve Service

Second Baptist Church

713-465-3408 • second.org/west

Dec. 24 • 4pm & 6pm

• Candlelight Services

St. Peters United

Methodist Church

281-492-8031 • stpeterskaty.org

Dec. 24 • 3 pm Children’s Worship •

5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm, 9:30pm & 11pm

Traditional Service • Dec.24 • 5pm &

6:30pm • Contemporary Service

The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch

281-395-3950 • thefellowship.org

Dec. 24 • 6pm & 7:30pm • Unique

Candlelight Experience

Westland Baptist Church

281-392-5099 • westland.cc

Dec. 24 • 6:30pm • Candlelight Service

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