Stride4Stroke 5K Walk/Run
March 6, 2010
9 a.m.
Rice University
www.methodiststride4stroke.com
 
Did you know that someone in America is affected by stroke every 45 seconds?
 
Please join The Methodist Hospital System to raise awareness and fight stroke!
 
After the race, join Methodist for a fun-filled, family picnic at Rice Stadium.
 
Registration is $25/person.
 
All proceeds benefit the Methodist Neurological Institute and its stroke outreach education which serves all Methodist system hospitals including The Methodist Hospital, San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
 
For more information, go to www.methodiststride4stroke..com, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 832.667.5867.
 
Think F.A.S.T. –
 

• Face: Does one side of the face droop? Ask the person to smile.
• Arm: Does one arm drift downward? Ask the person to raise both arms.
• Speech: Does their speech sound slurred or strange? Ask the person to repeat a simple phase.
• Time: If you observe any of these signs, then it's time to call 9-1-1.

Vote in the Primary Election Tuesday, March 2nd

Precincts and voting locations are listed below.  The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Precinct 40: most of BOCA/homes north of Bissonnet and east of Shepherd
The Democrat and Republican primaries for this precinct will be held Tuesday, March 2nd at Poe Elementary. You will need your new (blue) voting certificate, which arrived in January. A driver's license will also suffice.  Both parties will hold a precinct convention/caucus at 7:30 p.m.  The Precinct 40 Democratic Chairman is Mary Nugent, and the Republican Chairman is Sue Lawson.

Precinct 137: homes west of Shepherd
There are 2 polling places for this precinct, one for each primary. The Democratic primary will be at the Marriott Residence Inn, 2939 Westpark. The Republican primary will be at the Upper Kirby Building, 3015 Richmond Ave. at Eastside.

Precinct 222: homes south of Bissonnet and west of Mandell
 Both primaries will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd @ Greenbriar

For more information, go to http://www.HarrisVotes.com. You can see a sample ballot and check your registration, including your precinct number. Remember that the two parties have different ballots. You may not vote in both Primaries. Once you vote in one primary, you cannot vote in the Primary or the runoff election for the other party.

2010 District C Capital Improvement Plan Public Input Meeting

Please join Council Member Anne Clutterbuck, representatives from the City of Houston, and your neighbors for the annual C.I.P. Public Input Meeting in District C.
 
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:00pm-8:00pm
Poe Elementary
5100 Hazard Street
 
The Capital Improvement Plan helps allocate City funds for infrastructure improvements such as repaving streets, waterline replacements, library renovations, public safety improvements and much more.
 
Questions?  Please contact the District C office at 832-393-3004 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

City of Houston Mayoral Candidate Forum

Monday, September 14, 2009, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Sponsored by South Main Alliance and University Place Association

With Peter Brown, Gene Locke, Roy Morales and Annise Parker. Free to the public, sponsored by South Main Alliance and University Place Association.

Monday, September 14, 2009. :30–8:30 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Brown Auditorium
1001 Bissonnet

Address Critical Issues Facing Houston’s South Main/University Place Area:
The Texas Medical Center
The Museum District
Hermann Park
Reliant Park
Rice University and Rice Village
Houston Community College: Central Campus and John B Coleman Campus
University of St. Thomas

View the PDF poster

Waste Diversion & Reclamation in Green Buildings

You are invited to attend the first program presented at the Public Works & Engineering Green Building Resource Center.  The program is entitled Waste Diversion & Reclamation in Green Buildings and will take place at the Code Enforcement Building, 3300 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m on Thursday, August 27, 2009.  See http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/20090827.pdf for more details and a map.
 
Green buildings save owners and users money with greater energy efficiency. They are better for our environment with more reuse of material. Ultimately, they foster a happier and healthier workplace for employees. The Green Building Resource Center is registered to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for commercial interiors and is hosting the first of periodic programs to outreach to the public about green building practices.
 
We welcome your participation in this event and your interest and support for green building efforts across Houston.  We are limited to 75 attendees, so please RSVP to Steve Stelzer at 713-535-7508 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Free Workshop for Civic Associations and Neighborhood Groups
 
Sponsored by The HoustonHistory Association Neighborhood Histories Committee
 
Doing a Neighborhood History Project: Workshop and How-To Manual

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Houston Tomorrow Distinguished Speaker Series

As part of Houston Tomorrow's Distinguished Speaker series, on Tuesday, July 21, Stella Chao, Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) for the City of Seattle, will talk about her department’s successful work to bring government closer to city residents by giving them a central role in planning for the growth of their communities, empowering residents to improve their neighborhoods by providing tools, education, and support, and bringing more of Seattle’s underrepresented citizens into the process of civic discourse, planning, and action.

View more event details at houstontomorrow.org

First Christian Church Fourth of July Cookout

Sunday July 5, 2009 following 10:30am worship. FCC will provide the burgers, dogs and beverages. First Christian Church is right in the neighborhood at 1601 Sunset @ Rice.

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Notice of Public Hearing -- Proposed Transit Corridor Ordinance & Chapter 42 Amendments

The City of Houston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. in City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby.

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From Houston City Council Member Anne Clutterbuck

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