Esplanades on Wilcrest, from Westheimer north to Lakeside Place Dr., are looking spectacular and beautiful. The beautification project began on March 7 and was recently completed by Westchase District whose Board of Directors approved $115,098 to replace dead and missing plant material plus plant new trees due to extreme weather. This project was paid for 100% by the District's 380 Program with the City of Houston.

Design and construction administration was also funded by the 380 Program at $20,000. The landscaping includes Asian Jasmine, Popcorn Drift Rose, Wedelia, Red Yucca, Mexican Sycamores, Variegated Flax Lily, Turks Cap, Foxtail Fern and Earth Tone Bull Rock. Area businesses sponsor the ongoing maintenance of the esplanades. They include: Michael Stevens Interests; Lakeside Estate Townhomes Association; Rusty’s Automotive; Life Storage; Mitterhoffer & Wilcrest; and Lakeside Improvement Association.

Spend summer at the park: among the event highlights are Movie Nights at Woodchase Park through June and July. Community Preschools at Westchase presents Sing 2 this Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Find out if a lovable band of all-star animals can further their dreams on the world stage.

Summer fun has a new central hub. It’s called Woodchase Park. The park kicked off activities scheduled through July. “No matter the age, we have events that anyone can enjoy throughout June and July as students are on summer break,” said Louis Jullien, parks programming director. “Kids love to play in the park, adults workout here using our outdoor fitness equipment, and there are community gardens thriving with herbs, spices and plants thanks to our partners. In addition, Woodchase Park hosts enrichment activities for all ages where you can learn something new or learn to create.”

Find your fun with learning, learning enrichment activities, and special events as well as dance, music performance and visual arts programs from Young Audiences of Houston for all ages.

For a complete listing of June and July activities, please go to woodchasepark.com/calendar. As always, all events are free and open to the public. Imagination Playground, lawn games, book cart, and games cart will be available every day in June and July from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday to Sunday).

Camp Quillian registration is open. Parents can plan a productive summer for their children. As one of the best summer camp experiences in Houston, Camp Quillian includes learning and enrichment programs. Serving children ages 5-12 and teens ages 13-14, Camp Quillian activities include swimming, arts and crafts, rock climbing, guest speakers, special events, ice cream socials, basketball, soccer, Vacation Bible School and more.

The camps are held over 10 sessions. Session one began on Monday and there will be sessions through mid August. Camp Quillian has provided summer camps for 61 years at First Methodist Houston 10570 Westpark Drive. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., there are half day or full day options. Weekly camps at Quillian start at $135. View pricing here.

"Many parents still work during the summer so they need a camp with flexible hours like Camp Quillian," said Tom Gaden, Quillian Center Executive Director. "Camps are a great way to fill a day especially because we work hard to make every day a meaningful experience for the kids while they are here."

To find out more information about Camp Quillian, call 713-781-9195. For information registering teens ages 13-14, contact Beverly Okosun at bokosun@quilliancenter.org  

Thursdays @ 3 p.m. *Rain or shine* St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church

10503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042 (at Rogerdale, one block west of Beltway 8)

Farmtastic is Coming June 16

Farmtastic festivities on June 16 include a balloon twist, face painting, and watermelon games.

Mark your calendars for another fantastic Farmtastic! On June 16, the Westchase District Farmers Market will host Farmtastic activities for kids and families. While parents shop the market for farm-fresh produce, eggs, honey, plus artisan beads, jams, coffee, freshly-baked bread, and other authentic finds, kids can enjoy fun and free activities. Farmtastic is made possible by a grant from Capital Farm Credit. All activities are free and open to the public:

Thursday, June 16, from 4 - 6 p.m.

Face painting

Balloon twisting artist

Watermelon games

Torchy's Tacos Hosts Blood Drive on June 17

Do you need another good reason to come to Torchy's Tacos? Here's one: stop by Torchy's 2675 Wilcrest (at Westheimer) restaurant next Friday, June 17 between 1-4 p.m. That's when you can donate blood to Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in the mobile donor coach and get a free beach towel plus 1/2 queso from Torchy's. Scan the QR code in the image to make your appointment to donate.

City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas is announcing several initiatives led by her office to increase safety and improve the quality of life for the residents of District F. These projects include a street light initiative for added lighting in dark areas; a bus shelter program for added protection at METRO bus stops without coverings, and the installation of security cameras to capture surveillance in potentially dangerous areas.

Council Member Thomas is inviting the District F community members to the District F Public Safety Town Hall Meeting, on Wednesday, June 22 at Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Dr., where she will share details on these and other public safety and community projects for District F and conduct a forum with Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. The town hall begins at 6 p.m. Read more about Thomas' public safety initiatives.

Westchase District's public safety dispatch line is 713-701-7800.

About Westchase District

Westchase District is a municipal management district funded by local property owners in a 4.2 square-mile area centered on Sam Houston Tollway between I-10 and US-59 on the west side of Houston, Texas. 

The district promotes growth by enhancing: 

• Mobility
• Beautification
• Public Safety
• Planning and Development

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