Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Events of the City (October) - Houston


HAPPY AUTUMN! Did you know that you can stay up to date with what's going on in Houston? I'll be posting any new events & places to check out! Here's what's going on in for October!




-- City Hall Farmers Market is now open! Every Wednesday from 10 til 2 about 40 vendors will be available with organic goods! Follow them on twitter: twitter.com/greenhoustontx

-- HELP at BARC! First Annual Animal blessings October 30, 2010 from 1-4pm. Food will be provided and you're welcome to bring your pets! However, you can always volunteer at BARC at contacting them via: houstonbarc.com


-- Houston Financial Planning Day is October 23, 2010 from 8:30 to noon. This is a free event supplying info on budgeting and various financial tools. iIt will be held at TSU School of Public Affairs - 3100 Cleburne

-- DON'T forget the Library Series for FREE Bilingual Financial Ed classes you must visit houstonlibrary.org/more-money-events for details

-- Looking for events during the week??! JONES PLAZA LIVE! Check out the schedule and events at jonesplaza.org

-- Our lage majority minority city is being celebrated with Citizenship Week Nov. 15-21, 2010 and all details are available houstontx.gov/cao/citizenshipweek.html

-- STATION Museum Oct. 16, 2010 begins a new showcase of James Drake: A Thousand Toungues Burn & Sing ..a reception is THIS Saturday from 7-10pm with refreshments and music


-- VICTIMS of Domestic Violence these events are being hosted for your support. Do you know someone who could use these? 1. Oct. 16,2010 1-3pm at River Oaks Plaza Hotel on 2712 SW Freeway there is a round table discussion with representatvies 2. Oct. 23,2010 11-1pm at Hilcroft between Harwin and SW Freeway there will be a human chainlink to join hands against domestic violence. Hundreds participated last year...you should come out and be an example!


-- DON'T FORGET! October 18, 2010 will begin EARLY voting. Houston, we need you to turn out and show up at the polls. Without realization, we make MORE impact in these elections than the Presidential election..ever! Being a majority miniority city, we can make some changes so hit those polls!