Month: July 2015

When: Tue, July 7, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Where: Sunnyside Multi-Services Center, 4605 Wilmington Street, Houston, Texas (map)

Description: “What makes Houston a great place to live?” “How can we ensure Houston’s future as a vibrant and growing city?” To answer these questions, the City of Houston embarked on a process to create a general plan known as Plan Houston. It will serve to manage Houston’s growth and development, enhance neighborhoods and better coordinate efforts to make positive changes throughout the city. Plan Houston will be a high-level coordination and decision-making tool and builds on existing plans, studies, policies, practices and regulations that make Houston a prosperous, healthy and sustainable city.

After receiving considerable input, the city has drafted 12 policy directives to help it achieve the community’s vision and goals. To view these directives and to provide feedback on the process so far, please visit http://planhouston.org.

E-Waste Recycling at Ellington Airport Recycling Center

When: Sat, July 11, 9am – 3pm

Where: Highway 3 @ Brantly Ave. Houston, TX 77037 (map)

Description: Electronic Recycling at the Ellington Airport Recycling Center 2nd Saturday of every month!

Electronics will be accepted from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This facility that accepts recyclables at no additional charge to City of Houston residents.

Good Afternoon Neighbors, 

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July, please remember to celebrate responsibly. Below, Please see the Fireworks Celebrations happening around the city. 

Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas

Venue: Eleanor Tinsley Park

Time: 4 pm – 10 pm

Child Admission: Free 5 and under

Adult Admission: $10

Prolific singer-songwriter and Houston son, Clint Black and double-platinum-selling singer, songwriter Josh Turner will headline the 29-year-old annual event on the Southwest Airlines Stage that will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display by CITGO.

Visit Event Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/july4/index2.html

Celebration at Bayou Bend

Venue: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Time: 1pm-5pm

Admission: FREE

With performers, crafts, activities, refreshments, and much more, join the the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to celebrate Independence Day at Houston’s home for American decorative arts and paintings. A reading of the Declaration of Independence beings at 3 p.m. on the Diana Terrace of the Bayou Bend house and will be followed by birthday cake. And don’t forget to sign the giant replica of the Declaration of Independence before you leave to remind us the freedom and privileges we have in this country.

Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star-Spangled Salute

Venue: Miller Outdoor Theatre

Time: 8:30pm

Admission: FREE

Enjoy an evening with the Houston Symphony and conductor, Steven Reineke as they play patriotic classics. Be sure to stay for the finale of 1812 Overture, complete with booming cannons, which will be followed by the fireworks spectacular provided by Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Open seating will be available on the hill.

Kemah Boardwalk

Venue: Live music & patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay all day

Time: Fireworks at 9:30 pm.

Admission: FREE

Galveston Island

Venue: Parade-Along Seawall Boulevard from 28th Street to 53rd Street and Fireworks-37th Street and Seawall Boulevard

Admission: FREE

Time: Parade 7:30pm and Fireworks 9:15
Join Galveston Island as they commemorate America’s freedom with their annual Independence Day Parade. The parade will begin at 7:30pm on Seawall Boulevard from 28th Street and will progress down to 53rd Street. It will feature local groups, performers, creative floats and decorated military vehicles. When the parade has ended, head over to 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard where Galveston will present a 20-minute long fireworks show at 9:15pm over the waters of the Gulf.

OAK MEADOWS CIVIC CLUB

Best,

Yvette Hernandez