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Tree Planting Ceremonial – Oct. 17, 2014

A tree planting ceremony was held this morning hosted by TXU for the Oak Meadows Civic Club. Eight crape myrtle trees have graciously been donated to the civic club to help beautify the entrances to the neighborhood located on Allen Genoa & Ahrens St. and Michael & Howard. Through its Committed to Community Growth Program, TXU Energy works with the Texas Trees Foundation to maintain the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center, the largest nonprofit urban tree farm in the nation. Never before since the neighborhood was created in 1952 had there ever been trees in both side of the entrances which will add to the beauty of the neighborhood and enhance our area.  This took quite some time in planning and I would like to “Thank” the following person(s) who diligently worked together with me towards this event.

  • Colette Vallot with TXU
  • Councilman Dave Martin staff Lauren Laake and Evan Austin
  • Victor Cordova- Houston Parks and Recreation Department
  • Mary Lou DelaFuente – Parks and Recreation Department
  • Pam Wiley – Dept. of Neighborhoods
  • Hernaldo Rivera – Civic Club 
  • Lupe Alonso – Civic Club 
  • Jocelyn Alonso – Civic Club
  • Juan Garcia – Civic Club
  • Angela DeLaCruz – Civic Club

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TXU Tree Planting Event – Oct. 17th

TXU Tree Planting Event

On Friday, October 17 staff from Council Member Martin’s office participated in a tree planting ceremony at Oak Meadows Park to celebrate TXU Energy’s donation of eight 15-gallon Crape Myrtle trees to the Oak Meadows community. To coordinate the event, Council Member Martin’s office worked with representatives from TXU, the Houston Parks & Recreation Department’s Urban Forestry team, and community leaders from the Oak Meadows Civic Club.

Through its “Committed to Community Growth” program, TXU Energy works with the Texas Trees Foundation to provide trees to neighborhood associations, schools, nonprofit organizations and municipalities to enhance quality of life and prevent soil erosion in communities throughout Texas. TXU also maintains the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center, the largest nonprofit urban tree farm in the United States. More information on TXU’s “Committed to Community Growth” program can be found at www.txu.com/about/community/community-growth.aspx.

Council Member Martin thanks Colette Vallot with TXU and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for their work coordinating the event. He also thanks Michelle Miranda and the members of the Oak Meadows Civic Club for their volunteerism and dedication to improving the Oak Meadows community.

The 8 donated trees can be seen located at the median’s at the entrance of Ahren’s at Allen Genoa and Michael St. and Howard.

Open House on Memorial Park Priorities

Open House on Memorial Park Priorities

The Memorial Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department invite you to join the Memorial Park planning team for a PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 4001 Stanford, Houston, TX 77006.

Learn about findings from the public input process and share your feedback! Participation is free and open to the public. Visit http://memorialparkmasterplan.mindmixer.com/ for details.

For more information on the Memorial Park Conservancy, visit www.memorialparkconservancy.org or contact Suzanne Landau at 713.863.8403 extension 2.

For more information on Memorial Park and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.houstonparks.org or write to Askparks@houstontx.gov.

Graduation Game Plan – Mentor Program

Graduation Game Plan 

Mentor Program

The Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives and the Houston Public Library are partnering 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 workforce skills and manage their time effectively.  Working with mentors and the resources made available through the 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:

  • 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)
  • Shepard-Acres Homes: 8501 West Montgomery Houston, TX 77088 Saturdays: March 29 (2:30p-4:00p) April 5 (11:00a-12:30p) April 12 (11:00a-12:30p) April 19 (1:30p-3:00p)
  • 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)

 

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. We still need volunteers at the following 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)
  • Shepard-Acres Homes: 8501 West Montgomery Houston, TX 77088 Saturdays: March 29 (2:30p-4:00p) April 5 (11:00a-12:30p) April 12 (11:00a-12:30p) April 19 (1:30p-3:00p)
  • 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:

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 at www.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

lauren.laake@houstontx.gov

 

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 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.

Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation Sunday, March 16, 2014

 

Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation
Sunday, March 16, 2014
REGISTER NOW!

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 10, 2014

Contact: Lauren Laake (832) 393-3008

lauren.laake@houstontx.gov

 

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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Election Time, Cast your ballots!

Jan. 2012 Meeting 2 pg. Flyer

Now is the time to submit your nominees!  If you know of someone who would be able to join the Civic Club and assist with the community then now is the time to let us know.  The following positions are :

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Social Committee

Sgt of Arms

The Civic Club has been active and so much has been accomplished, do your part to keep it running.  Please pay your dues if you have not already done so!!  I may be contacted at 713-584-3532.

 

Thank you for your participation!!   Michelle M. – President of OMCC