“Four Chaplains” to be commemorated on February 3rd

A service to commemorate the Four Chaplains who modeled great faith, courage and selflessness during the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester February 3, 1943, during World War II will be held Saturday, February 3rd from 2 to 4 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 S. Mason Rd., Katy. Of the 902 men aboard the Dorchester, only 230 survived. When there were no more lifejackets in the storage room, the chaplains removed theirs and gave them to four frightened young men. As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains–arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could also be heard offering prayers. “It was the finest thing I have seen or hope to see this side of

heaven,” said John Ladd, another survivor who saw the chaplains’ selfless act. The ceremony is being hosted by American Legion Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 in association with the Four Memorial Chaplains Foundation, 22nd District Department of Texas American Legion, the Marine Corps League Detachment 324, Corporate Chaplains of America and Network In Action Veterans Business Force.

Katy Elks Club fundraiser scheduled for February 8th

The Katy Elks annual charity fund drive for Camp in Ottine for special needs children and foster children is scheduled for February 8th. The organization is requesting gift cards to be used in a fundraising game at the event. For more information, please call (281) 391-2763. The lodge is located at 1050 Katy Fort Bend, Katy.

Ballard House Clay Shoot to be held February 9th

Join the Ballard House for the annual Sporting Clay Tournament for a day of shooting clay, camaraderie, and a chance at exclusive hunting trips in the live auction. Lunch is included and registration is open—secure your spot for a day of excitement in support of The Ballard House, which provides temporary lodging to families traveling to the Houston area for medical treatment.

The fundraiser will take place Friday, February 9th at Westside Sporting Grounds, 10120 Pattison Rd, Katy, starting at 8:30 a.m. Register at interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=21&name=E347559.

Katy Area Chamber hosts Chili Cookoff benefiting all Katy ISD FFA programs on February 10th

The Katy Area Chamber brings back the popular Chili Cookoff on February 10th, to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.in the parking lot of American Furniture Warehouse, 500 Pin Oak Road in Katy. General admission is $5.00 and all proceeds go to Katy ISD FFA programs. A variety of local businesses will vie for top honors in the competition. $250 entry fee for a Chili Team with reserved 15x15 space, company name on ALL event materials and invitation to participate in the check ceremony to Katy ISD FFA. Teams are to prepare chili in their assigned team space using propane cookers as a means of cooking. No electricity available. For a full list of rules, please email Bill.Lacy@ifinancial.com or Ashley@katychamber.com. Sponsorships are available. Local vendors may also reserve a 15x15 booth for $300.00, with their company name to be listed on all event materials