Author: Michelle
Tree Waste
“Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps. Lumber, furniture, and treated wood will NOT be accepted.
Heavy Trash is the first Monday of the month which is March 3rd
Junk Waste may NOT be placed for collection during a Tree Waste month.
Tree Waste months are January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Graduation Game Plan Seeking Mentors and Students
Introducing the FREE
Graduation Game Plan
Mentor Program
The Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives and the Houston Public Library are partnering together with the Graduation Game Plan mentor program. This free program connects students to resources that help prepare them to achieve their academic and career goals. Mentors meet with a small group of students for an hour and a half a week for four consecutive weeks. The Spring 2014 program will begin this March 24, 2014 and lasts until April 17, 2014.
Students who participate will receive guidance and support to graduate high school, prepare for life after high school, acquire the workforce skills they need, and manage their time effectively. Working with mentors and the resources made available through our program, students create short-term and long-term education and career goals. To participate in the Graduation Game Plan mentor program, sign up at one of the libraries listed below.
Volunteers will be provided with resource materials to guide a small group of students through the basic steps of high school graduation and preparing for college and/or careers. Any adult who is interested in helping Houston students prepare for their futures are encouraged to become a mentor. Spanish and bilingual speakers are needed at many locations around the City. Learn more or sign up to become a mentor here.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COLLABORATING WITH OUR OFFICE TO BRING THE GRADUATION GAME PLAN MENTOR PROGRAM TO YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION, PLEASE CONTACT US USING THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.
SPRING 2014 LOCATIONS:
Park Place Regional Library: 8145 Park Place Boulevard Houston 77017 Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
Carnegie Neighborhood Library: 1050 Quitman Street Houston 77009 Mondays, 3:30 -5:00 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library: 7405 Stella Link Road Houston 77025 Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
Smith Neighborhood Library: 3624 Scott Street Houston 77004 Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 27, April 3, April 10 and April 17)
Stanaker Neighborhood Library: 611 S-Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive Houston 77011 Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15)
To volunteer, sign up at:
http://www.houstontx.gov/education/mentor/index.html
For more information or to place your child on the participants list, contact:
Corey Humphrey, Office of Education Initiatives
Corey.Humphrey@houstontx.gov 832.393.0900 (office)
or
Aarik Mickens-Dessaso, Office of Education Initiatives at
Aarik.Mickens-Dessaso@houstontx.gov or 832.393.0993 (office)
The “After School Zone with the Graduation Game Plan” Mentor Program is a partnership between the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the Houston Public Library.
To learn more about the Office of Education Initiatives, visit www.houstontx.gov/education
To learn more about the Department of Neighborhoods, visit www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods
Additional volunteer opportunities in the City of Houston can be found atwww.houstonservice.org
District E Joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Town Hall Meeting Scheduled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 17, 2014
Contact: Lauren Laake (832) 393-3008
Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin invites the public to join him for a joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Town Hall Meeting tonight, Monday, February 17, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the University of Houston – Clear Lake, Bayou Building (2700 Bay Area Boulevard). Southeast Houston and Clear Lake residents are encouraged to attend to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City of Houston officials regarding project planning and delivery in District E. An update on ReBuild Houston will be provided as well.
For more information and specific details about the CIP projects in your area and to see a draft of the Rebuild Houston ten-year plan visit www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html.
For additional information contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or districte@houstontx.gov.
The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call Rhonda Sauter with the Mayor’s Citizens Assistance Office at rhonda.sauter@houstontx.gov or (832) 393-0955 for arrangements.
Get Help Filling out Financial Aid Applications
The Department of Neighborhoods invites Houstonians to participate in Houston Free Application for Financial Student Aid Day at various locations Thursday, February 20th. Area school districts, non-profit organizations and the City of Houston are providing free help to residents filling out the following:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA) for Texas non-citizens
There will also be FREE “trusted centers” offering students and families help completing the financial aid process through March.
Students and families can find help and resources! Volunteers can donate their time and support Houston students! Community organizations can join our partnership and help us increase FAFSA and TASFA completion in Houston! Be part of the solution and help raise the percentage of Houstonians with degrees!
You can also find more information about Houston FAFSA Day, a list of location’s near you and financial aid resources at:
www.houstonfafsaday.org
For more information contact:
Corey Humphrey, Office of Education Initiatives
Corey.Humphrey@houstontx.gov
832-393-0900
OR
Aarik Mickens-Dessaso, Office of Education Initiatives
Aarik.Mickens-Dessaso@houstontx.gov
832-393-0993
To learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives, visithttp://www.houstontx.gov/education.
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation Sunday, March 16, 2014
Registration is now open for the 2014 Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation. Ride with Mayor Annise Parker and Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at City Hall, 901 Bagby, Houston 77002. Funds benefit the RE-Plant Houston Program managed by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD).
With three distance options, the Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors and is a recommended BP MS150 training ride. The distance options include a 60-mile route starting at 7:30 a.m., a 40-mile route at 8 a.m. and a 20-mile route at 8:30 a.m.
Early-bird online registration fee is $30 for adults until midnight, February 17, 2014. After February 17th, the fee increases by $5. From February 18 through March 12 at 5 p.m. online registration is $35. Children 12 and under are $20 for the duration. Deadline to register online is Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 5 p.m.
On-site registration on the day of the event is $40 and will begin at 6 a.m. Only cash will be accepted on-site.
For your convenience, we recommend you pick up your packet early and go directly to your lineup position on the day of the event.
Registrants for the bike ride will automatically be entered for a chance to win a Sun and Ski bicycle and two Southwest Airlines tickets. If you are already registered, pick up your packet early and go directly to your lineup position on the day of the event.
For more details on the bike ride, including registration and packet pick-up locations, visit http://www.tourdehouston.org/. For more information about HPARD, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/.
District E Joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Town Hall Meeting Scheduled
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2014
Contact: Lauren Laake (832) 393-3008
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin Announces Joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Town Hall Meeting
Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin invites the public to join him for a joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Town Hall Meeting on Monday, February 17, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the University of Houston – Clear Lake, Bayou Building (2700 Bay Area Boulevard). Southeast Houston and Clear Lake residents are encouraged to attend to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City of Houston officials regarding project planning anddelivery in District E. An update on ReBuild Houston will be provided as well.
For more information and specific details about the CIP projects in your area and to see a draft of the Rebuild Houston ten-year plan visit www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html.
For additional information contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 ordistricte@houstontx.gov.
The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call Rhonda Sauter with the Mayor’s Citizens Assistance Office at rhonda.sauter@houstontx.gov or (832) 393-0955 for arrangements.
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Annual City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan Meetings
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Annual City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan Meetings Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) meetings are held every year to inform citizens of upcoming projects scheduled in their respective communities. The meetings afford citizens an opportunity to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City Council members and City of Houston officials regarding project planning and delivery. For details about current and future CIP Projects visit http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html. District A Council Member Brenda StardigTuesday, February 25, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Spring Woods High School (Auditorium) 2045 Gessner Drive Houston, Texas 77080 District B Council Member Jerry Davis Thursday, March 6, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Kashmere Multi-Service Center 4802 Lockwood Drive Houston, Texas 77026 District C Council Member Ellen Cohen Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (Gymnasium) 1475 West Gray Street Houston, Texas 77019 District D Council Member Dwight Boykins Thursday, February 20, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cullen Middle School (Cafetorium) 6900 Scott Street Houston, Texas 77021 District E Council Member Dave Martin Clear Lake Monday, February 17, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. University of Houston-Clear Lake (Garden Room #1510) 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, Texas 77058 Kingwood Monday, February 24, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Kingwood Community Center 4102 Rustic Woods Drive Kingwood, Texas 77345 District F Council Member Richard Nguyen Monday, March 3, 2014 | 6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hastings Ninth Grade Center (LGI Room) 6750 Cook Road Houston, Texas 77072 District G Council Member Oliver Pennington Thursday, February 13, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Stratford High School (Auditorium) 14555 Fern Drive Houston, Texas 77079 District H Council Member Ed Gonzalez Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Booker T. Washington High School (Auditorium) 119 E. 39th Street Houston, Texas 77018 District I Council Member Robert Gallegos Wednesday, February 19, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The E.B. Cape Center 4501 Leeland Street Houston, Texas 77023 District J Council Member Mike Laster Wednesday, February 26, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sharpstown Community Center 6600 Harbor Town Drive Houston, Texas 77036 District K Council Member Larry Green Thursday, February 27, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fountain of Praise Church, Fountainlife Center 13950 Hillcroft Avenue Houston, Texas 77085 The CIP meetings will also provide an update on the citywide implementation of ReBuild Houston. To review the ReBuild Houston Draft FY 15 to FY 24 “5+5 Year Plan” for streets and drainage and to see an interactive map and related documents visit http://rebuildhouston.org/. For additional information contact Rhonda Sauter, Mayor’s Citizens’ Assistance Office, a division of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), at rhonda.sauter@houstontx.gov or 832.393.0955. To learn more about DON, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/.
The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call 832.393.0955 for arrangements. |
January “Urgent” Civic Meeting
Our schedule civic meeting had been cancelled due to the freezing weather and the schools being shut down. We were able to schedule an “Urgent” meeting on Sat. 2/1/14 to allow members to cast their votes for the nominees who were nominated in place to allow the civic club to continue. We had a great turn out and all members express their gratitude towards the existence of the club. Michelle Miranda- President was given a hand of applause for her dedication and leadership for the improvements and changes that were done in her 4 years of service. She expressed her dedication came from the support of the residents and members who participated in joining together for the betterment of the neighborhood. Her Presidency term has expired and has agreed to step down and allow a volunteer to take the seat. Members were disappointed and were willing to cast their votes to extend her term but they were reminded by Treasurer, Hernaldo Rivera that according to the By-Laws the term had reached her limit unless the By-Laws were amended. Members presented the “motion for the amendment of the By-Laws” and stated that they would wait till it had taken the proper process to be voted. So with the motion coming up, Michelle Miranda is currently standing as President.
The 32 votes are in and the New Officers are as follows:
Vice President – Dan Barth
Treasurer – Jauny Perrett
Secretary – Guadelupe Alonso
Hernaldo Rivera – Sgt. of Arms
Thank you Officers for offering your service and time to assist in the improvements and changes to our community living environment!
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Free Flu Shots for Children – February 1st
If you have no insurance
No CHIP clients or those with insurance will be accepted. Parents or legal guardians must accompany their children. Immunization records are not necessary. For more information including a map to the Val Jahnke Training Facility, please click on the link: