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Council Member Cisneros and her staff wish all a Happy Father's Day! Come celebrate at the events happening this Sunday.
Father's Day Feeding
Join the Ryon Civic Association this Sunday for the Father's Day Feed! More information here.
When: Sun, June 18th, 2pm
Where: Ryon Civic Association, 4501 Elysian St.
Father's Day at Bayou Bend
Make a Father's Day memory at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens surrounded by nature, art, and music. Dads receive free admission, and so do children 12 and younger. More information here.
When: Sun, June 18th, 1pm
Where: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Dr..
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Juneteenth marks the date in 1866 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston were finally notified of their freedom. Bring your family and join the celebration at the many events happening across the City. Please note that all City Offices, including District H, will be closed Monday, June 19th in observance of the holiday.
Juneteenth at Beauty's Community Garden
When: Sat, June 17th, 9am-11pm
Where: Beauty's Community Garden, 3201 Airline Dr.
More information here.
Mayor Turner's Annual Acres Home Juneteenth Parade
When: Sat, June 17th, 10am-12pm
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Parade begins: Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery
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Parade ends: Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Dolly Wright
More information here.
Juneteenth at Miller - The Musical Journey
When: Fri, June 16th and Sat, June 17th, 8:15pm
Where: Miller Outdoor Theater, 6000 Hermann Park Dr.
More information here.
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Open House for the Tidwell Transit Center
METRO's Tidwell Transit Center will be a key connection point for the upcoming METRORapid University Corridor Project.
METRO is looking for suggestions on how they can unite outstanding transit service with housing, mobility and economic development to help enhance the vibrant Eastex-Jensen community. More information here.
When: Thurs, June 22nd, 6pm-8pm
Where: HTX Art, 8321 Jensen Dr.
| Solid Waste Department Holiday Collection Schedule | |
In observance of Juneteenth, collection services will be delayed from the scheduled service day. There will be no collection services on Monday, June 19th. SWMD asks all residents to review the holiday schedule here.
| Beat The Heat: Cooling Centers in Houston | |
With the summer's scorching heat already here, there are cooling centers open for the summer months across Houston! More information here.
Cooling Centers in District H
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South St.
When:
- Mon & Wed, 8am-5pm
- Tues & Thurs, 8am-9pm
- Fri, 9am-12pm
Where: Hardy Community Center, 11901 West Hardy Rd.
When:
- Mon & Wed, 8am-5pm
- Tues & Thurs, 8am-9pm
- Fri, 9am-12pm
Where: Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St.
When: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
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Community Resource and Job Fair | |
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Join Urban Strategies for a community resource and job fair this Friday and Saturday in the Northside community! The fair will include 20+ organizations and there will be resources, information, and job opportunities available for community members. More information here.
When: Fri, June 16th and Sat, June 17th, 9am-3pm
Where: Ecclesia Lindale Houston, 6615 Irvington Blvd.
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Attention Homebuyers and Homeowners | |
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Join Avenue's inaugural homeownership fair this Saturday! Get informed on Avenue's Homeownership Center, down payment assistance programs, mortgage lenders to buy/refinance, property taxes, and more! More information here.
When: Sat, June 17th, 10am-2pm
Where: 3517 Irvington Blvd.
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"Healing Arts": Health and Wellness Family Resource Fair | |
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Join Zelma's Congregation for a family resource fair this Saturday! Villa Nueva Apts and Royal Trailer Park kids will be provided with "No Bummer Summer" art and nature enrichment goodie bags. More information here.
When: Sat, June 17th, 9am-1pm
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 501 Tidwell Rd.
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Montie Beach Summer Solstice Celebration | |
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Join the Montie Beach Civic Club for a bilingual, family-friendly summer evening and enjoy lite bites and refreshments, children's activities, and the chance to win door prizes, while shaping the future of this park. More information here.
When: Wed, June 21st, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Montie Beach Park, 915 Northwood St.
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Make Music Day in East End Houston | |
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Come enjoy Make Music Day at East End Houston with musicians including, UMJ Trio, Jump Rope, and Aurum Son. More information here.
When: Wed, June 21st, 6pm-8:45pm
Where: Navigation Esplanade, 2600 Navigation Blvd.
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East River Community Stakeholders Meeting | |
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Come out to the East River Community Stakeholders Meeting to receive updates regarding the overall project, community benefits agreement, and more. There will be a community question and answer session to follow. More information here.
When: Mon, June 26th, 6pm-7pm
Where: The Deluxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Avenue
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Harris Health System Town Hall Meeting | |
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Join the Harris Health System's Town Hall meeting to listen to important information about the proposed $1.6B Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Expansion Project. More information here.
When: Tues, June 20th, 6pm-8pm
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2102 South St
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Clark Park Mobile Farmers Market | |
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Memorial Hermann in partnership with Urban Harvest is hosting the Clark Park Mobile Farmers Market this summer. SNAP, EBT and Double Up Bucks accepted!
SNAP beneficiaries can shop and receive a dollar for dollar match through the DOUBLE UP Bucks program. Spend up to $20 on your EBT card and get up to $20 match on other grocery items. More information here.
When: Thurs, June 22nd, 9am-12pm
Where: Clark Park, 9710 Clark Rd.
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Central American Happy Hour | |
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Join the Central American Collective for a celebration of the Inaugural Central American Collective Awards recognizing Central American leaders and allies that impact the community. Have a fun evening of networking with professionals and entrepreneurs from across Houston. More information here.
When: Thurs, June 22nd, 6pm-9pm
Where: Toros HTX, 2202 Summer St.
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Art & Transit: Youth Engagement Workshop | |
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Middle and high school students are invited to join LINK Houston for a day of activities centering climate justice and transportation in Northeast Houston. There will be free food and prizes.
More information here.
When: Sat, June 24th, 10am-2pm
Where: Htx Art, 8321 Jensen Dr.
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This summer, families are invited to enjoy gallery activities with teaching artists at The Museum of Fine Arts. Experiment with a variety of materials, and create your own art. On Thursdays, general admission is free, and the Museum is open from 11am to 9pm. More information here.
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Coming Soon to the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern | |
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Buffalo Bayou Park has exciting plans for the Cistern! From the return of "Underground Sounds" in September to a new art installation opening in early 2024, you will not want to miss any of the things in store for the Cistern. More information here.
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Lunch and Learn: Hurricane Preparedness | |
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Join the Houston Housing and Community Development Department next Friday for a discussion with Hurricane Preparedness experts, who will share information and resources on ensuring your family is prepared when severe weather strikes. Register here.
When: Fri, June 16th, 11am-12pm
Where: Online event
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While you are out running your errands this weekend that may include your banking needs, do not drop your guard, stay aware of your surroundings by knowing ahead of time some safety tips related to jugging. More information here.
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Learn how to become a bottle baby hero by taking BARC's Kitten Care 101 class! The class will go over kitten care, life stages of kittens, and housing. More information here.
When: Sun, June 18th, 1pm-3pm
Where: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions (Administration Building Classroom), 2700 Evella St.
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Health Department Updates on COVID and Monkey Pox | |
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COVID-19
Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently LOW. The following is still recommended:
Monkey Pox
Currently, the department reports about two mpox cases a month. It has reported 727 Houston cases since the outbreak began in 2022.
The Houston Health Department will offer free mpox vaccines and health education across Houston this month. More information here.
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Watch City Council Meetings Virtually | |
Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here | |
Need Additional Resources? | |
Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. | | | | |
