New City Council Subcommittee to Focus On Connection
Between Education & A Strong Workforce
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As chair for City Council's newly formed Economic Development Subcommittee on Education, Council Member Cisneros invites all interested parties to attend the subcommittee's kickoff meeting on
August 8, 2018 in City Council Chambers at 2 pm
. Mayor Turner will give opening remarks, followed by a presentation by Rice University's Founding-Director of The Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Professor Stephen Klineberg. A
networking reception
will be held in the Legacy Room from
3-3:30 pm
immediately following the subcommittee meeting.
Click here to learn more.
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Council Member Cisneros Presents A District H Resource Fair
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Join Council Member Cisneros for another District H Resource Fair she's hosting at
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Saturday, August 25th from 10 am to 1 pm
. In addition to educational presentations, there will be attorneys, consulates, health care providers, education and child-care providers, banking services, housing & repair services, non-profits, and more present to share info with the community. To find out more about the event, call District H at 832-393-3003.
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FREE End of Summer Day Camps at Moody Park August 10th
Cheerleading, Football, Music, Art, Literacy
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The Houston Parks Board and Houston Parks & Recreation Department are teaming up with the Wade Smith Foundation to host
"Smitty's Day at the Park"
, a free camp to service students grades K-6 or ages 5-12 which includes hands on instruction from NFL players, veterans, college athletes, coaches, professional cheerleaders, local children's book authors, musicians, and artists. Games, lunch and activities will follow.
Register here
.
Learn more about the event here
.
When:
Friday, August 10, 2018, 8 am - 2 pm |
Where:
Moody Park, 3725 Fulton
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2nd Ward: Free Salsa Lessons
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Free salsa dance lessons in one-hour sessions will be held this month at Talento Bilingue de Houston (TBH). Beginners welcome, no partner required. Dress casual and wear comfortable shoes with smooth bottom surface. For more info,
send an email here
or call 281-413-4115
When:
8/8, 8/15, & 8/22 at 6:30 pm
Where:
TBH, 333 S. Jensen Drive
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Montie Beach: Backpack Giveaway
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Is your child in need of school supplies? The Houston Police Department is holding a backpack and school supply giveaway event at the Boys & Girls Club at
1520 Airline Boulevard from 2 to 5 pm on on August 9, 2018.
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Your Library Has New, Convenient Hours
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Near Northside & Northline:
National Night Out Grant Opportunity
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The Houston Public Library is offering new service hours at all locations to make it more convenient for customers to visit the library at their preferred time.
Click here to see all locations and times
or call 832-393-1313.
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This year, National Night Out (NNO) takes place on Tuesday, October 2nd in Houston. Avenue-GO Neighborhoods provides grants to civic clubs, apartment complexes, and community groups in the Near Northside and Northline so they can host their own NNO events for members and neighbors.
Click here to apply.
Deadline is 8/20.
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Download the 311 app to your
Android
or
iPhone
. When you see an issue in your neighborhood,
use the app to report it
. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311.
Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!
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