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| DISTRICT CHURCHES FEATURE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES |
 It's the holiday season, and that means several special events occur in Westchase District. Up first, West Houston Assistance Ministries is collecting unwrapped toys and cash donations for their annual holiday toy drive and they need your help. Children ages 9 and under will receive toys and children 10 and older will receive $20 gift cards. You have until Monday, December 11 to deliver toys and cash to WHAM at 10501 Meadowglen Lane. Toy distribution is December 11-15 for those families who signed up in advance with the remainder of the gifts distributed the following week. Questions? Contact Cindy Orman,
713-568-6322.
In addition, several District churches will host special holiday services and programs, including:
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, 10503 Westheimer Road
Bilingual Christmas concert featuring all four parish choirs
7 p.m., Friday December 15
Admission: bag of nonperishable groceries
Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee Lane
11:30 a.m., 2nd Annual Grace 4 the City building project with Habitat for Humanity and
meal preparation for Rise Against Hunger
Sunday, December 17
7:30 p.m., Christmas Festival concert featuring choir, bells, soloists, organist and orchestra
Monday, December 18
Congregation Or Ami, 3443 Wilcrest Drive
6:30 p.m., Menorah Madness! featuring latkes, sufganiyot and raffle prizes
Tuesday, December 19
Ascension Episcopal Church, 2525 Siegler Road
10 a.m., Reflective Christmas service
5 p.m., Children's service
9 p.m., Christmas concert featuring carols and anthems
9:30 p.m., Candlelight service with brass accompaniment
Sunday December 24
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2400 Wilcrest Drive
8 and 11 a.m., Regular Church Services
5 and 7:15 p.m., Candelight Christmas Eve Services (geared toward children and families)
Sunday, December 24
First Methodist Houston, 3663 Westcenter Drive
9 a.m., traditional service
11:15 a.m., contemporary service
7 p.m., traditional family candlelight worship
Sunday, December 24
West Houston Christian Center, 11300 Wilcrest Green Drive
10:30 a.m., Christmas service with carols
Sunday, December 24
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| REGISTER, SPONSOR FEB. 2 HWCOC ECO-DEVO SUMMIT |
 You can better understand the economic drivers at work in West Houston by attending the West Houston Economic Development Summit on Friday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Omni Houston, 13210 Katy Frwy. The event is hosted by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Ray Perryman, president and CEO of the Perryman Group, will address the financial devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and the business community's current recovery status. Now in its fifth year of providing cutting-edge economic forecasts and top-level networking opportunities, this year's summit will expand to include a morning session designed to focus on local businesses' most pressing issues, including healthcare, finance, energy and real estate.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event, which attracts more than 600 attendees from the West Houston area. Questions? Contact Stephanie White, 713-785-4922.
REGISTER NOW
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DISTRICT BUSINESSES MAKE TOP WORKPLACES LIST
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R.O. Hunton (left) and son Richard Hunton oversee operations of The Hunton Group from their Westchase District offices.
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Congratulations to
The Hunton Group, located in Westchase District at 10555 Westpark Drive, on being named a
Top Place to Work by the Houston Chronicle for the fifth time. The HVAC equipment, controls, distribution and mechancial company received the announcement on the 36th anniversary of the company. Hunton jumped from the 30th top workplace in 2016 to fifth place in 2017.
Several other Westchase District businesses made the list as well, including:
These companies have been recognized as top workplaces based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by employees. Congratulations to all on their awards.
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Thursdays @ 3 p.m. * Rain or Shine * St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church
10503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042 (at Rogerdale, just west of Beltway 8)
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ONLY 3 MORE MARKETS
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Now's the time to shop for great holiday presents such as sauces, nuts, soaps, candles, sweets and even jewelry.
Our vendors have all this and more to help
you check off your gift lists.
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FEATURED VENDOR:
LATHER ME UP
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, but when life gives you a cold front, you make hot chocolate. At least that's what Nate from Grabacone Natural Shaved ice is doing. Come sip a warm sweet treat you'll find tomorrow at the market.
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ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR TEEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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 State Representative Jim Murphy wants you to nominate high school students to attend the the 2018 West Houston Teen Leadership Summit. This summit, open to 200 teens, will provide an opportunity for them to collaborate with local leaders in business, media, politics and personal leadership. This free event will take place Saturday, February 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Norris Conference Center CityCentre, 816 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite 210. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Summit organizers are looking for students who might already hold leadership positions, or who embody characteristics of a leader. These students must be sophomores (Class of 2020) or juniors (Class of 2019).
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| WINTER ISSUE OF WESTCHASE TODAY HEADED YOUR WAY |
 Highlights this issue include:
- Public Art in the District
- Meet administrative assistant Rayshell Ford
- Celebrating four years of our Farmers Market
- Westchase on the Run recap
- Dunbar Harder becomes owner
- Experience Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
- Meet officer Tyler Wilson
- Plus much more!
Can't wait for your print copy? View it and past issues online. |
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