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The Fun-Time Calendar November 2012Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confi rm times and requirements.Nov 1 & 15 • Tween Cafe • 4:30pm • Activity and snacks for Tweens. • Age: 6th-8th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Nov 1 - 2 • Dia de los Muertos • Get your skeletons, maracas, picnic bags and party dresses out as the Children’s Museum of Houston pays homage to ancestors during El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Nov 1 • 5th Annual Mistletoe Market • 10:00am-2:00pm • Handmade wares, jewelry, accessories, holiday decorations, fresh-baked food gifts and more! Bring your friends and family. Admission and parking are free. • The Audubon Clubhouse at Eagle’s Trace, 14703 Eagle Vista Dr. • ericksonliving.com • 281-249-7014

Nov 1 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • All materials are furnished. • Age: 0-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Nov 1 • Cinco Ranch Holiday Gift Market • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Come shop your favorite local vendors showcasing a variety of new and handcrafted items including candles, handbags, jewelry, holiday and home

decor, wreaths, house wares, embellished clothing, children and baby items, custom menswear, and much more! Gift-wrapping by Girl Scouts Cadette Troop 3079. Complimentary appetizers and drinks courtesy of Taste Events. Admission is FREE! • The Lake House at Cinco Ranch • mycincoranch.com

Nov 2 - 3 • Celebrations Gift Market • All proceeds from this event will go directly to support Breath of Life Childrens Clinic Katy, TX. Hours: Fri 10am-8pm & Sat 9am-4pm • Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy • celebrationsgiftmarket.com

Nov 2 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Explore Fall Leaves: Take a closer look at leaves and use your imagination to create a leaf rubbing picture. Singing and dancing, storytime, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Nov 2 • 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

Nov 3 & 17 • Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Nov 3 • 1st Annual Katy/West Houston Aggie Mom’s Club Garage Sale • 7:00am • Come out early to get some really neat “Aggie Family Stuff”! All proceeds go to the KWHAMC scholarship fun. • Brookshire Brother’s Grocery Store Parking Area, 5249 Franz Rd. • katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com

Nov 3 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • Age: 5-12 yrs • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Nov 3 • Bendwood 25th Annual Fall Bazaar • 9:00am • Over 100 booths with jewelry, clothing, handcrafts, gifts, and more. Music, kids area and good food. Raffle drawings all day! • Bendwood Elementary, 12750 Kimberley Lane • 713-251-5200

Nov 3 • Maverick Holiday Market • 9:00am • Presented by Morton Ranch High School Project Prom. Start your holiday shopping

early and help a great cause. mrhs.craftshow@gmail.com

• Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Rd. • katyisd.org

Nov 3 • Seven Meadows Fall Festival • 2:00pm-

5:00pm • This promises to be a fun event for the

entire family! Festival activities including Face Painters, Hay Rides,

Bungy Challenge, Bounce Houses, Obstacle Course, Rockwall, Pony Rides, Trains, Food, Crafts, Games and more. Halloween attire is encouraged (there will be prizes awarded to the best dressed.) • Free • Seven Meadows Community • sevenmeadowslive.com • 281-394-2274

Nov 4 • Target Free First Sunday at the Children’s Museum of Houston • 12:00pm-6:00pm • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

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Nov 5 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • I Can Be A Good Friend: Create Indian headbands with friends and join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Nov 5 • 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

Nov 6 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • The Houston Zoo offers free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Nov 6 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • The Little Gym: Forward roll into family night with free activities and giveaways by The Little Gym of Katy! Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Cinnamon the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Nov 7 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • The Little Gym: Forward roll into family night with free activities and

giveaways by The Little Gym of Katy! Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Cinnamon the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Nov 8 & 15 • Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Thursday • 6:00am • Receive one FREE Chick-n-Minis (3 count) at participating Houston area Chick-fil-A restaurants. • Participating Houston Area Chick-fil-A’s

Nov 8 • Free Play For All • 10:30am • Age: All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Nov 8 • 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

Nov 9 - Dec 24 • Santa Arrival at Katy Mills Mall •He will be in his winter wonderland Mon-Sat 10am-9pm (60 min. break at 1pm and 45 min. break at 5:15pm) and Sun Noon-6pm (60 min. break at 2pm) • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com

Nov 9 & 23 • 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. • Age: 13+ yrs • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412Nov 9 & 30 • Friday Night Lights • 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. • Age: 3+ yrs • $24 per Child, Sibling $20each • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787Nov 9 & 30 • 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! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000Nov 9 - 10 • The Wind in the Willows • 6:30pm-8:30pm • What begins as a peaceful summer on the river is soon disrupted by Toad and his obsession with motorcars. Performs Fri

7pm & Sat 2pm & 7pm. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787Nov 9 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • I Can Be A Good Friend: Create Indian headbands with friends and join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114Nov 9 • Family Film Festival • 1:00pm • Come watch a debonair swashbuckling cat purr his way into everyone’s hearts. Popcorn will be provided. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592Nov 10 - Dec 24 • A Classic Christmas at Bass Pro Shop • Enjoy the Magic of Christmas inside every Bass pro Shops store! Photos with Santa, games, crafts and activities everyday starting November 10th. • Free • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200Nov 10 • Mommy Swagger Expo • To empower mom-prenuers in the Katy and Houston area that are either SAHM or are employed outside the home who are handcrafting goods. This is a chance for these motivated women to showcase and sell in a fabulous venue. • Cross Creek Ranch, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln. • facebook.com/mommyswagger

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Nov 10 • 23rd Annual Heartwarming Christmas Craft Show • 9:00am • Over 68 booths filled with hair bows, jewelry, purses, wreaths, quilted items and more. Our famous Tea Room with homemade goodies, Sandwich Shoppe and Silent Auction baskets round out a wonderful day. Santa will visit during the day • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church • holycov.org • 281-579-1200

Nov 10 • Holiday Hop • 9:00am • Experience one stop shopping this holiday season. Your favorite direct sales representatives and homemade gift items will be there! The first 100 shoppers receive a free swag bag with great holiday coupons and gifts! We will be holding a raffle with proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots. You do not have to be present to win. • Church of the Holy Apostles • cotha.org

Nov 11 • COTHA Fall Fest • 12:00pm • Events and food for the whole family. Car show, bounce house, paint wars, hay rides, food. and crafts • Free • Church of the Holy Apostles • cotha.org • 281-392-3310

Nov 12 • 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! Info at bonniebates99@gmail.com • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Gathering Place • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300

Nov 12 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Nov 12 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Celebrate Thanksgiving: Kids will make an adorable foot print turkey and learn about Thanksgiving. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460Nov 13 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Gobble Gobble! Wobble on over to family night and enjoy a fun turkey sticker activity. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Cinnamon the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114Nov 14 & 28 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Kindergartners enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311Nov 14 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! All necessary materials are provided. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592Nov 14 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Gobble Gobble! Wobble on over to family night and enjoy a fun turkey sticker activity. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Cinnamon the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460Nov 15 - 18 • Seasons of Sharing-Ramadan • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138Nov 15 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • All materials are furnished. • Age: 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Nov 15 • Teaching Language to Children • 5:00pm-7:30pm • Teaching Language to Children: Where do we start? What are mands, tacts, and intraverbals? Signs: PECS? Voice output devices • Age: Any • Free • Texana Children’s Center for Autism • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435Nov 16 - 18 • Home for the Holidays Gift Market • Shop ‘til you drop! This holiday market features more than 100 of the region’s most unique gift vendors will be offering distinctive home decor, candles, craft foods, accessories, and much more for an extraordinary holiday shopping experience. The Market is open Friday 5-9 Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-4 Admission is just $5.00. • Merrell Center in Katy • homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.comNov 16 • Princess Play Date • 9:00am • A day of pampering that will include dress-up, hair & make-up, a tea party, fashion show, story time, games and much more! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register $15/students; Non-registered $17/students; Day of $20/everyone • Age: 3 (potty trained) -5 yrs • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000Nov 16 • Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting • 9:30am • Our goal is to encourage and equip every mom of a preschooler. • First Baptist Church of Katy • fbckaty.orgNov 16 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Celebrate Thanksgiving: Kids will make an adorable foot print turkey and learn about Thanksgiving. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

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Nov 16 • 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. • Age: 5-12 yrs • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412

Nov 16 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • 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

Nov 17 - 18 • Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival • 10:00am-6:00pm •. • Hermann Square at City Hall • centerhearingandspeech.org

Nov 17 • City of Katy City Wide Garage Sale • City Annex, 5718 Second St. • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4800

Nov 17 • CrossPoint Community Church 5K and Outdoor Market• 8:00am • CrossPoint will utilize their property as well as the adjacent Mason Creek running trails and Rick Rice Park to make up the 3.1 mile route for the race. The Outdoor Market that features vendors, craftsmen, household items, children’s activities and concessions. Proceeds from both events will be donated to Christ Clinic of Katy • Age: 12+ yrs • $25 • Cross Point Community Church - Westgreen • 5kdifferentway.com

Nov 17 • 2nd Annual Katy Rocks Winterfest • 10:00am-3:00pm • Music, vendors, food, GameKraze and more. Come out and enjoy the day. • Brookshire Brothers • katyrocks.org • 832-768-0508

Nov 17 • Build and Grow-North’s Sleigh • 10:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • lowesbuildandgrow.com

Nov 17 • Home for the Holidays Festival and Tree Lighting • 3:00pm-6:00pm • A Katy tradition that features free children’s activities including cookie decorating, Holiday Express train rides, the very merry Jingle Bounce and an exclusive meet and greet with the Big Guy himself! The celebration will include the annual “Bears & Blankets” drive, a one-day drive benefiting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. Bring new teddy bears and stuffed animals, along with new blankets and cold-weather wear. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533

Nov 17 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:15pm • 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

Nov 17 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:15pm • 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

Nov 21 • After-School Break-Fall Festival • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories and more for 1st - 5th Grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Nov 22 • Katy YMCA Turkey Dash • In honor of our 10th anniversary event, we’ve added a competitive 10K. The Turkey Dash features a 10K,

5K, 1 Mile Kids Race and a 1 Mile Walk/Run, so there’s something for everyone! Race day highlights include awards in age categories, door prizes, complimentary refreshments and a kids fun zone. Register to participate or volunteer in Katy’s largest fun run today. ymcaturkeydash.org. 281-392-5055 • Katy YMCA

Nov 22 • 63rd Annual Holiday Parade presented by H-E-B • 9:00am • Free • Downtown Houston • holidayparade2012.eventbrite.com

Nov 22 • 27th Annual Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting • 4:00pm •Live entertainment, an appearance by Santa and fireworks to light up the skies over the Galleria. • Free • Post Oak at Westheimer Blvd • uptown-houston.com • 713-621-2504

Nov 26 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Nov 26 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • The Gingerbread Man: Make a Gingerbread Man holiday decoration and learn how working together helps everyone. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Nov 27 • After-School Break-Orange & Clove Pomanders • 4:30pm • Create seasonal air-fresheners using oranges, cloves and ribbons. • Age: Grades 1-5 • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

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Nov 27 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Decorate a personalized ornament to hang on the Chick-fil-A Christmas tree. Plus, get your picture taken with Santa Cow as we light the tree to begin the season! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Nov 28 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Kindergartners enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Nov 28 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Decorate a personalized ornament to hang on the Chick-fil-A Christmas tree. Plus, get your picture taken with Santa Cow as we light the tree to begin the season! • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Nov 28 • Katy Library Anime Club • 6:00pm • Please join us for fun, snacks, and an anime showing. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Nov 29 - 30 • Seasons of Sharing-Diwali • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Nov 29 - 30 • Spartan Showcase of Holiday Homes • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Tour a variety of stately home beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $12 in advance beginning Nov 14th and $15 at the door. • Cobblestone Cottage & Seven Lakes High School • sevenlakesptsa.com

Nov 29 • Ensenando Lenguaje a los ninos • 5:00pm-7:30pm • Ensenando Lenguaje a los ninos. Donde empezamos? Que son mands, tacts,

intraverbals? Lenguaje de senas? PECS? Voz dispositivo de entrada? • Age: Any • Free • Texana Center • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435

Nov 29 • 40th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting • 5:00pm • Lighting of the City Christmas tree, photos with Santa are available for $5, Childrens activity booths, and local entertainment from church and school choirs to dance teams and Katy Tiger Mascot. • Harvest Plaza, 5701 Third St. • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4800

Nov 30 - Dec 1 • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs • Performances Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Nov 30 • 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

Nov 30 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • The Gingerbread Man: Make a Gingerbread Man holiday decoration and learn how working together helps everyone. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

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

Nov 16 - Jan 5 • *Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens • As one of the largest holiday celebrations in the region, Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families and groups alike. Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. In addition, you can skate around on the areas only outdoor ice skating rink, take pictures with Santa or watch holiday films in the MG 3D, 4D Special FX or Ridefilm theaters. Admission $6.95 Open Fri & Sat 6pm-10pm Nov 16-24; Open Thurs-Sat Nov 29-Dec 14; Open daily Dec 15-Jan 5; New this year: SNOW TUBING! Dates: Open Saturdays, Nov 10-Dec 15 and daily Dec 22-Jan 5 Hours: Noon-10pm Admission: $12.00 • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

Nov 23 - Jan 5 • Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo • 6:00pm • For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music. During Zoo Lights, the Zoo will close at 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. The Zoo will reopen for Zoo Lights at 6pm, with the last ticket sold at 9pm, and the event ending at 10pm. $8 members, $10 non-members No Zoo Lights on Dec 24th. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

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Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email calendar@katyparent.com 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 calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677.

Remember Your First Car? Vintage Pedal Car Collection • An exclusive installation of more than 100 children’s pedal cars on display. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138SUNDAYFree 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 • 281-392-2300MONDAYBaby Bounce • 10:15am • 3-18 months • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509Teen Programs • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885Free 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 • 281-392-2300

TUESDAYToddler Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies• 12-36 months • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • 1-12 months• Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885Toddler Time • 10:30am • Free • 18-36 months • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509Infant Storytime • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. •3-6 yrs • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • 5+ yrs• Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • Grades 1-6. 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 Storytime • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies •.12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311Toddler Storytime • 10:30 & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885Pre-school Storytime • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592Knitting & 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 • 281-391-3509Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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

Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Storytime • 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 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 • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Bear Creek Knitting Club • 4:00pm • Share ideas, learn new knitting techniques or teach someone else a new knitting skill. Bring your needles and yarn. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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

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