Council Member Cisneros invites you to be part of her annual Love Your Pet initiative, a project which includes a series of events and opportunities during the month of February in conjunction with the annual, international World Spay Month. Visit the Love Your Pet website to learn about upcoming events.
This Saturday at 9:30 am, your neighbors in the First Ward will meet at Spring St. Beer & Wine Garden for a neighborhood cleanup, free breakfast tacos, and coffee.
Trash bags will be provided; please bring your own gloves.
More info here.
I-45 Workshops Coming Up
Based on community input collected last Fall by the City's Technical Team and the City's Planning Department, 3 workshops are scheduled to review possible alternative solutions to TXDOT's I-45 project. Come review the ideas that were generated and verify that the alternative proposals accurately reflect your input. Read Council Member Cisneros' comments to TxDOT here.
1/30/20; 6-8 pm at Emancipation Community Center (3018 Emancipation)
2/1/20; 10 am - 12 pm at Aldine Ninth Grade School (10650 North Fwy)
2/3/20; 6-8 pm at Harris County Dept. of Education (6300 Irvington)
Maritime Art Science Tech (MAST) Contest
As a team, perform research and create an art project focused on the environmental crisis caused by waste in the ocean. Finalists will be invited to present their artworks and table displays. Register to enter the contest by 2/15/20.
More info here.
Career & Job Opportunities
Are you ready for a new opportunity? Check out the events below!
Job & Resource Fair: Dress to impress & bring copies of resume.
2/6/20, 9 am - 1 pm at 3725 Fulton St. in Moody Park Community Center
cafecollege Houston's Career Test Drive
2/6/20, 3 - 6:30 pm at 1050 Quitman St. in Carnegie Library
East End Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" Networking
2/6/20, 5:30 - 6:30 pm at 5104 Harrisburg Suite 800, more info here.
Census 2020: Taking applications for full-time & part-time positions. Apply here.
"Sock" It to Northside HS
Northside High School is accepting donations for the items like polo shirts, socks, and undergarments.
More info here on acceptable items. Please drop off d
onations at Northside High School, Room 305. For questions, contact Mrs. Denman by
sending an email here.
Families: Swing by this event and join in the fun - books, food trucks, games and more!
When: 1/30/20, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Northside High School, 1101 Quitman
1119 Commerce Street Advisory
As part of the ongoing process for the future demolition of 1119 Commerce Street, the Harris County Flood Control has contracted with an environmental services firm specializing in abatement to remove asbestos present in the building. This is not the beginning of demolition, but individuals in the area may encounter trucks/heavy machinery.
More info here.
Homeowners Affected by Harvey
Hurricane Harvey funding is available. APPLY NOW by
visiting this website or visiting an intake center location near you. Project Recovery Harvey is open to homeowners affected by Harvey or depending on the program, the floods of 2015, 2016, & 2017 who are US Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents.
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!
