07.23.08

regular meeting, Chatters Restaurant, 9-11am Aug.9

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 4:13 pm by M Beauregard

Meeting Speaker:

Sandra Puente, NorthSide / Heights Democratic Campaign 

Topic: Heights and Northside GOTV effort and how GHDC fits into the plan

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“Obama Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech”, Aug 28.

Posted in Events at 9:57 am by M Beauregard

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07.21.08

“Heights Rock the Vote”, Tues. August 5, happy hour

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 11:22 pm by M Beauregard

Special Guest Host: Loren Jackson
Candidate for Harris Co. District Clerk

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07.18.08

“White Linen Night”, a New Orleans style neighborhood fest, Aug. 2; 4-10pm

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 6:17 am by M Beauregard

Greater Heights Democratic Club

at

"White Linen Nights" in the Heights

Dear fellow Dems,

Looking for a “sultry, steamy, exotic, and artfully provocative” good time?  If so join the Greater Heights Democratic Club Sat night August 2 from 4pm – 10pm for White Linen Nights in the Heights.  The event billed as a “celebration of art, culture and community” has something satisfying for everyone. Last years event brought out an estimated 20,000 visitors to this New Orleans style “FREE” event; located primarily along 19th St, 11th St, and Studewood.

This year GHDC (Greater Heights Democratic Club) will have a table at the Houston Heights White Linen Night on 19th street .  Our plan is to help the Noriega Campaign id voters for their GOTV efforts, sell T-shirts, register voters, and to have a fun group of folks that can help our Democratic candidates meet the estimated 20,000 visits / voters that will be in the Heights for this once a year event. 

In order to make this work we need your help.  Greater Heights Democratic Club is looking for volunteers to help man the GHDC table for 1 hour shifts.

If you would like volunteer for this great Heights area event please email Kevin J Hoffman at kjhman12002@yahoo.com or call (713) 305-5468.  Please state in your email the times that would work best for you.

Shifts:

3:00pm - 4:00pm Set up

4:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm - 6:00pm

6:00pm - 7:00pm

7:00pm - 8:00pm

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kevin J Hoffman, President

Greater Heights Democratic Club

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07.17.08

Democratic National Convention, Aug. 25-28 Denver

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 6:00 am by M Beauregard

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07.15.08

CNN presents “Black in America”, 2 parts Wed. & Thurs.

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 4:42 pm by M Beauregard

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!! DON’T MISS THIS! Did you know that companies in the US have said they would hire a white man with a felony record and no high school education BEFORE they would hire a black man with NO criminal record and a 4-year degree? 

On July 23 at 9pm and July 24 at 9pm, CNN will premier a series, ‘Black in America with Soledad O’Brien

Monday the series will focus on Women and Families

Tuesday is dedicated entirely to the plight of the Black Man in America.

information:  http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america/

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07.01.08

July 4th Party, Friday 3-8pm

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:31 pm by M Beauregard

Greater Heights Democratic Club
www.GHDC.org
invites you to attend its annual 4th of July Party.
home of Leta Parks & Randy Douglas
1524 Tulane, 3-8pm
Come over when the rain stops!!  Plenty of drinks and food.

Come enjoy Democratic fellowship, celebrate the 4th of July and the beginning of a new Democratic era in Harris County this November!

Hot Dogs with all the Trimmings
Watermelon and Other Goodies

BYOB
Soft Drinks, Water, and Beer Provided

(and hopefully a few gallons of those refreshing Mojitos!!)

Entertainment by Diane and Bruce Mosier’s "Singing Sunshiners"
If you play a musical instrument (or anything close to one) , bring it along and jam with Diane and Bruce.
Banjos, Kazoos, Washboard, Stumpf Fiddle~~
You’ve got to see it to believe it!!

Come when you can and stay as long as you want!

GHDC wishes to thank the following party sponsors*:

The Honorable Jessica Farrar, State Representative, District 148
The Honorable Ana Hernandez, State Representative, District 143
The Honorable Adrian Garcia, City Council Member, District H and Democratic Candidate for Harris County Sheriff
Businesses:

St Arnold Brewery
Java Java Cafe

Club Officers:

Max Beauregard
Jimmy Bordwine
Ed Gonzalez
Kevin Hoffman
Phyllis Qualls

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06.26.08

Pride Parade, 30th Annual, 7-12pm Saturday night June 28

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 11:34 am by M Beauregard

Come join the celebration!

Saturday night, June 28, 2008 

30 years of GLBT Pride in Houston. Featuring a colorful disco theme, Pride 2008 reminds us that for the past 30 years, and into the distant future, We Are Family!

The 2008 Pride Celebration will feature the traditional Parade down Westheimer, between Dunlavy and Crocker. The 2008 Houston Pride Parade is the largest in the southwest, and the only one held at night, starting promptly at 8:45 PM. At night, the Parade takes on a new dimension. A spectacular fusion of light and sound, the resonant excitement of thousands of energized celebrants fills the air. Want more information? For general Parade info, click *here*. If you wish to participate in this year’s parade, click *here* for the online application.

Prior to the Parade, you can enjoy the 2008 Houston Pride Festival. Admission is FREE! The funs starts 12 PM, and continues until 7 PM, so you’ll still have plenty of time to find a good spot to enjoy the Parade! Win great prizes playing carnival games, take your pick of clothing, accessories, one-of-a-kind GLBT souvenirs, and gifts for every taste! While you shop, enjoy the best summertime foods and relax in the refreshing Pride Oasis. Or party, dance, and take in select entertainment at your choice of 2 Stages. Click *here* for more Festival information. If you’d like to set up a booth or become a vendor at the Festival, please click *here* to access the online application, or send an Email to festival-exhibitors@pridehouston.org

Code Pink to Impeach Bush will lead our unit pulling a trailer with a lighted VOTE sign.

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06.20.08

Transportation, Thurs. June 26, 7pm United Way offices

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 8:38 pm by M Beauregard

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Events Scott Bernstein to kick off Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series Flying blind? Or fully aware?:  How smarter use of scarce resources can fuel economic success Free - open to the public Thursday, June 26, 7 pm United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Dr parking is free A pre-lecture reception will begin at 6 pm ($50 suggested donation to attend the reception). RSVP and please indicate if you plan to attend the reception. Click here to download a pdf of the original announcement. H-GAC announces public meetings on transportation Part of sub-regional planning for future Regional Transportation Plan. July 21 and 22 in Pearland, League City, and Baytown. WELCOME Welcome to our new email newsletter running on Mailchimp, which allows users to subscribe or unsubscribe with the click of a button, and allows us to use HTML formatting and better list management. To create this list we added together our existing email newsletter list as well as email addresses from our other databases. If you are receiving this for the first time, then you probably signed up at an event, were a donor who was not on our email list, or in some other way ended up in one of our databases.  If you do not wish to receive our weekly email newsletter, please accept our apology. You can unsubscribe by clicking right here or with the link at the bottom of all future emails. NOTABLE QUOTES "Suburbs are not going to be cheap places to live any more. Instead of preparing for that, we have wasted the last 20 years…We need to start now. We’ve been very good at talking, but now’s the time to develop a sense of urgency."  - Eric Miller, Director, University of Toronto Cities Centre, quoted in the Toronto Star, May 31, 2008 (see article “Densification and mass transit,” below) MEGAREGIONAL NOTES TRANSPORTATION TxDOT scraps new I-69 corridor, moves it to US 59 State won’t build the road through rural areas ‘Distrust and frustration’ with TxDOT set the scene for Sunset review process Commission report says many are concerned that Department is ‘out of control.’ Texas Transportation Commission Reaffirms Toll Road Principles TxDOT expresses commitment to ”meet or exceed” state law requirements. PLANNING Redevelopment plans around DART stations taking shape Dallas suburbs move quickly on transit-oriented development. REGIONAL NOTES TRANSPORTATION Citizens’ Transportation Coalition issues “case against Segment E” of the Grand Parkway Harris County Commissioners vote to authorize negotiations between County and TxDOT. PLANNING Bellaire considers land use options along new METRO rail Plans for mixed-use development being drawn up. NOTES FROM OTHER PLACES TRANSPORTATION Transit agencies struggle to keep up with demand as fuel prices rise Even with fare hikes and standing room only, ridership is increasing. Rail freight lines are congested too Demand is expected to double in 25 years. URBANISM Densification and mass transit, suburbia’s best hope for a future Toronto Star says resistance only slowing necessary change. _____________________ Prepared by Wendy Natt Gulf Coast Growth News is a publication of the Gulf Coast Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Houston and supported by a variety of foundations, corporations, and the citizens of the Houston region. Click here to make a donation and join 1000 Friends of Houston. Thank you for all you do to improve the quality of life in the Houston region. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up in person at an event to receive occasional email newsletters from the Gulf Coast Institute. Unsubscribe maxbeauregard@comcast.net from this list. Our mailing address is: Gulf Coast Institute 3015 Richmond Ave., Ste 201 Houston, TX 77098 Our telephone: 713-523-5757 Copyright (C) 2008 Gulf Coast Institute All rights reserved. Forward this email to a friend Update your profile

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06.15.08

Grassroots Organizing, Tues. June 17, 11:45 free lunch

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 8:34 pm by M Beauregard

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Presentation at noon sharp FREE PARKING Fairness advocates discuss collaborative efforts and grassroots organizing in Houston. Houston Area Table Presentation Hosted at Jobing.com 3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77019 Panel: Jack Valinski, Community Activist Annise Parker, Houston City Controller Ray Hill, Community Activist Each panelist will give a brief (10 - 15 minute) presentation related to organizing and building community. Jobing.com 3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77019 RSVP include name and organization/affiliation

What is the Houston Area Table? The Houston Area Table (HAT) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501c(3) organization dedicated to fostering communication and cooperation among Houston area progressive organizations. Why attend Houston Area Table Meetings? HAT brings community leaders together to build trust and share information about your organization HAT helps organizations explore opportunities for collaboration and coalition building HAT provides monthly speakers/panels that inform, educate, and train leaders in critical organizing and leadership skills HAT builds and strengthens a progressive coalition in the Houston area

to be removed from the HAT list

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