05.28.08
Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:31 pm by M Beauregard
The 23rd Annual Heights Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2008. Start time for runners participating in the sanctioned race will begin at 7:30 AM. Walkers will start at 7:35 AM and the Kids 1K follows at 8:30 AM. The course starts at Heights Blvd. @ 18th. Street heading South, turning around at 5th Street and heading north on Heights Blvd. Stopping point for all participants is Marmion Park where the post race party will begin. Plan to celebrate with food, juice and music while awards are announced and door prizes are given!
Entry fee schedule:
| 5K Run & Walk |
$20 before 6/1 |
$25 6/1-6/7 |
| Kids 1K |
$10 before 6/1 |
$15 6/1-6/7 |
The Heights Fun Run is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field and the Gulf Coast Association USA Track & Field. The 5K course is certified TX07042ETM. Race Director – Howie Ryan - Ryan Race Management
Awards:
Overall Open, Master Male and Master Female receive a $50 Finish Strong gift certificate.
Awards go to the top three male and female in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. All 1K participants receive an award.
To register online go to www.signmeupsports.com (available shortly) or send checks payable to: Houston Heights Association to: (No refunds will be made.)
Mail to: Heights Fun Run
P.O. Box 70735
Houston, TX 77270
Credit cards accepted at packet pick-up and registration.
Packet pick-up: Finish Strong Sports, 6426 Washington Ave., Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 10 AM– 7 PM. Marmion Park, Saturday , June 7 (Race Day) from 6:15 – 7:15 am.
Thanks to the following contributors:
Finish Strong Sports Silver Eagle Distributors
Jake’s Fine Foods Texas Tamale Factory
Katz Coffee The Hot Bagel Shop
Watermill Express Clif Bar & Co.
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05.27.08
Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 5:46 am by M Beauregard
HISTORIC HOUSTON
Sustainability Lecture Series
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Historic Houston Hosts New Living
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH FROM 10AM - 12PM
FREE to Historic Houston Members
$5 for Non-Members
Join New Living’s Jeff Kaplan and Southwest Building Products’ Brian Egan to learn about and discuss a wide range of emerging residential green products. From paints to cleaning and garden supplies, come discover a variety of environmentally friendly products for your home.
"…Our mission at New Living is to help our customers make responsible, healthy, eco-friendly decisions when selecting everyday home essentials. Our products help create cleaner homes, healthier neighborhoods, and greener communities."
Members RSVP with Beckie at Historic Houston at 713-522-0542 or by e-mailing Beckie@historichouston.org. Non-members can purchase tickets similarly or by stopping by Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse at 1307 W. Clay on Wednesday and Saturday 10am-4pm. Historic Houston accepts cash, check, Visa and MasterCard. All proceeds benefit Historic Houston’s Education Program.
Space is limited to 30 people…so reserve your spot today!!!
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Historic Houston’s Education Center Phone: 713-522-0542
1214 Joe Annie St. Fax: 713-522-1430
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05.14.08
Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:56 pm by M Beauregard
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Houston Area Table meetings will now be every 3rd Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
FREE Lunch served at 11:45 a.m.
Presentation at noon sharp FREE PARKING
Food Security &
Sustainable Prosperity
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Jobing.com
3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77019
"Assessing the Sustainability of the
Houston Food System"
Panel:
Jay Blazek Crossley, Gulf Coast Institute
Gary Edmonson, Texas A&M Sea Grant
Chuck Wemple, Houston-Galveston Area Council
David Roberts,Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston
Each panelist will give a brief (10 - 15 minute) presentation related to the local food market, followed by a question and answer session. Crossley will discuss the overall picture of food security and raise a series of questions that we must face in the region to ensure the sustainability of our metropolitan region.
Roberts will present the work of Meals of Wheels for Greater Houston which includes delivering over 3,000 hot, nutritious meals to homebound senior citizens every day, the largest home delivery program in the City of Houston.
Edmonson will present a description of the geological and ecological fabric we have to work with in the Houston region, such as the variety of soils around the region and the different food items that are appropriate for different areas.
Wemple will discuss the current state of farming across the region, with maps of farming operations as well as potential for future operations. He will also present a series of ideas and initiatives to improve the local food economy and provide economic development for rural counties.
Jobing.com
3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77019
park FREE in the lot on Rosine across from Stages Theater
RSVP include name and organization/affiliation
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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
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Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 4:50 pm by M Beauregard
We need this contact info to grow our Club!!
HCDP COORDINATED CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES 2008 PRECINCT PROJECT
Help keep our Democratic based energized this election year by helping with our Precinct Project. With over 100,000 Democrats across Harris County this past primary, we have a lot of new data for a lot of new activists! Join us at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, located at 1445 North Loop West, Ste. 110, Houston, Texas 77008 (exit Ella Blvd), to enter your precinct into our database. We have 13 computer terminals up and running, they just need you to enter in the phone numbers and emails of our fellow Democrats!
As of today, we have 112 precincts entered, and we need your help to finish the remaining 762, so help us turn Harris County Blue! We have designed a system that allows you to easily and efficiency add the contact information for our precinct caucus attendees. This information will allow our party and candidates to work their local neighborhoods like never before! For questions or to schedule a time to come by, contact Jamaal Smith at j.smith@hcdp.org or call 713-802-0085. We hope to see you around the office helping Democrats up and down the ballot!
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05.04.08
Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 5:31 pm by M Beauregard
Third Annual Breakthrough Breakfast: The Political Scene in Texas
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Wednesday May 14, 2008 |
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7:30 am - 9:00 am |
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HCDP 713/802-0085 |
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Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks, Houston, Texas |
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Third Annual Breakthrough Breakfast:
The Political Scene in Texas
Speakers:
Dr. Richard Murray
Professor of political science at the University of Houston and Director of its Center for Public Policy. He as conducted more than 50 political polls for local news media. He serves as an election analyst for ABC Channel 13 News.
Harvey Kronberg
Editor of the Quorum Report, the insiders’ first
source for information and insights about Texas
politics and politicians.
Ben TulchinVice president of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, one of the leading Democratic polling organizations in the nation. Greenberg Quinlan has conducted extensive polling of the current Harris County political environment.
What: HCDP Breakthrough Breakfast
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Where: Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks
Moderator: Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia
Admission: $500
Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to further the Harris County Democratic Party 2008 Coordinated Campaign to elect Democratic candidates in every position on the November 2008 general election ballot.
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04.26.08
Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 2:46 pm by M Beauregard
Donate your "stuff" to Heights Dems for our fundraiser!!
Call for your items to be picked-up.
Greater Heights
Democrats
Garage Sale &
Political Festival
Music, Drinks , Education, Discussion, Food?
We will have an "Open Microphone" for you to address the crowd!! Come make a statement as WHY you are a Democrat and believe in the value of our fellow men and our Constitutional rights!!
Make a testimonial on behalf of your preferred candidate!! Have an opposed view an anything? Come state it!!
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
8am-6pm
parking lot of @ Heights Church of Christ
16th & Heights Blvd.
Do you have stuff you no longer need or know someone who does? We’ll have a sale and someone else will buy it.
We Need:
· Donations Donations Donations
· Use of a pickup truck or van
- Volunteers for Friday evening, May 2nd,
- 5PM until…
- Volunteers for Saturday, May 3rd, 7AM to 4 PM
Please deliver items Friday the 2nd between
5 and 9 PM to:
1548 Height’s Church of Christ (at the corner of Heights Blvd. and 16th St.)
call for item pick-up:
Blaise Mladenka 713-880-0209 or 281-814-7078
blaise.mladenka@sbcglobal.net
Max 713/ 864-0549
Vicki 713-412-5543
Please price your items.
Thanks!
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Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 9:38 am by M Beauregard
Look for the red and orange balloons along Washington Ave to lead you to the store owners with an Open House !!
Click these posters to go directly to their sites with readable details.
WOW = "Washington on Washington"
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04.22.08
Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 11:04 pm by M Beauregard
Thursday night is the Annual AIDS Foundation Houston
"Dine Out For Life" event.
I am proud to announce that THE BOOM BOOM ROOM will be participating again this year. And…..I will be making something special.
I will be making my famous Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Delicious Garlic Bread (made with real butter and garlic from Mary’s folk’s garden)
Caesar Salad
Lemon Creme Pie or Strawberry or Chocolate (you know how I am).
And of course our yummy Panini will be available too.
One third of all food sales on this evening will go directly to AFH.
Please come and join in what I am sure will be a fun filled evening.
See you Thursday.
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