Love Your Pet Kids' Fest and Pet Pantry THIS SATURDAY |
The Love Your Pet Kids' Fest, postponed in February due to weather, will take place this Saturday, May 21st at Settegast Park in Second Ward. There will be family-friendly activities and animal meet-and-greets, as well as a walk-up Pet Pantry, offering free pet food and supplies to pet owners. View flyer here. We hope to see you there!
When: Sat, May 21st, 11am-1pm
Where: Settegast Park, 3000 Garrow St
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Primary Runoff Election: Early Voting & Election Day |
Early voting is underway in the primary runoff election, for races that were undecided in the March 1st primary election. Runoff winners will become their party's pick for the November general election. Voters can cast ballots at any polling location in Harris County. Check your voter registration status here.
When: Early Voting: May 16-20th / Election Day: May 24th, 7am-7pm
Where: Find voting locations here
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Important Update on City Pools |
Summer is quickly approaching and, unfortunately, many City pools will remain closed due to staffing shortages. The pools that do open will operate on a modified schedule (T, Th, Sa/W, F, Su). More pools will open if additional staff is hired; please spread the word or apply yourself! The City is offering a $300 hiring bonus for successful lifeguard candidates. Learn more here.
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Community Advocacy Virtual Workshop |
Houston LISC and Avenue are partnering to put on a Community Advocacy Workshop as part of their Leading Together series. The workshop will be presented virtually, in both English and Spanish, and will discuss tools for community building and engagement. Register here. All are welcome!
When: TODAY Thurs, May 11th at 6pm
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Harmony in Houston Ribbon Cutting in Denver Harbor |
Leadership Houston Class XL invites the community to Harmony in Houston, a ribbon cutting for an interactive musical exhibit at Denver Harbor Park this Saturday. Enjoy food and experience the new outdoor musical equipment in the park. Click here for more details.
When: Sat, May 21st, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Selena Quintanilla Perez/Denver Harbor Park, 6402 Market St.
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Vivid: Arts and Cultural Exhibit in Near Northside |
Vivid: Arts and Cultural Exhibit is taking place this Saturday at Elevate Creative Studios. The purpose of this event is to showcase local artists through a mixed media exhibit featuring various forms of art including visual art/painting, photography, sculpture, music, and film. Learn more and register here.
When: Sat, May 21st, 11am-4pm
Where: 1919 N. Main St
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2100 Memorial Groundbreaking |
This week, the City of Houston broke ground on the reconstruction of a senior community at 2100 Memorial Drive. The new development replaces the building that was flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Residents who lived at this property before the storm will be given the first chance to move into the 197-community unit. Learn more about the groundbreaking here.
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Community Mental Health Wellness Event in Independence Heights |
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Mental Health Wellness event that is free and open to the community. The event will have mental health wellness workshops, resources, food trucks, yoga, and family activities View the full flyer here.
When: Sat, May 28th, 10am-2pm
Where: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 7312 N. Main
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Save the Date: Art in the Heart Grand Opening |
Art in the Heart is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for their art studio in Eastex-Jensen on Saturday, May 28th. The event will feature cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, and caricatures. There will also be COVID vaccinations available; no ID required.
When: Sat, May 28th, 11am-3pm
Where: 8321 Jensen Dr
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Early Head Start Program in North Lindale |
Urban Strategies is opening a new Early Head Start program for children ages 6 weeks-3 years. The program includes comprehensive child development and family support services and is housed at the Ecclesia Lindale Campus at 6615 Irvington Blvd. View the full flyer here and use this link to sign up for more information.
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Register for Free, Online GED Classes |
HCDE Adult Education is holding a pop-up registration for FREE virtual GED classes. All an individual must do is attend registration event on Friday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Please bring a photo ID. For more information, call 713-692-6216.
When: Fri, May 20th at 9:30am
Where: 6005 Westview Dr
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Houston Grand Opera at Miller Outdoor Theater |
Houston Grand Opera is putting on free performances of Romeo and Juliet at Miller Outdoor Theater. There are free tickets for covered seating. Lawn seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more here.
When: Fri, May 20th and Sat, May 21st at 8pm
Where: Miller Outdoor Theater, 6000 Hermann Park Dr
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Houston Art Bike Festival & Parade |
Houston's first-ever Art Bike Festival and Parade will occur this weekend. Bringing together community members and youth programs from across Houston, the 2022 Art Bike Festival and Parade features Art Bikes from over 100 HISD schools, live music, interactive art activities, food trucks, and more! Learn more here.
When: Sat, May 21st at 9am (participants) / 10am (parade)
Where: MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun
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Free Trauma Training for Caregivers |
The Mayor's Office of Education and the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) have partnered with Texas Children's Hospital to host a free Children's Trauma Care Training focused on supporting youth who have had adverse childhood experiences and/or traumatic backgrounds. Interested participants should register by Friday, May 21st at https://bit.ly/TraumaCARETraining.
When: Mon, May 23rd, 11am-1pm
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Free Legal Resources Available through A Month of Service |
A Month of Service is a partnership of programs offering free legal information and resources. In addition to a Will Clinic, there are several other workshops during the month of June with topics such as home buying, child custody, debt management, and more. Click here to view the full June schedule.
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HPD Spotlight: D.A.R.T. Program |
The Houston Police Department's Domestic Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.) was recently expanded within the City's One Safe Houston initiative. D.A.R.T. pairs victim advocates with trauma-informed officers to respond to reports of domestic violence. Teams provide trauma-informed care and provide on-scene crisis intervention, such as emergency shelter, food, and other community-based resources. Click here to learn more about D.A.R.T. and One Safe Houston.
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BARC Celebrates National Rescue Dog Day |
BARC will celebrate National Rescue Dog Day by reducing adoption fees from May 20-22. Adopt a dog (five months or older) for only $10! The public is encouraged to stop by BARC’s Adoption Center at 3300 Carr St. from 12 – 5 p.m or visit their website here to see all adoptable pets online.
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Need Additional Resources? |
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Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. |
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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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