Fall 2013 Newsletter
Welcome to the Rice Military Newsletter for Fall 2013. This edition of the newsletter has a big focus on all of the events happening in our area. We will be issuing another newsletter, with the most current Rice Military news after the last quarterly meeting of 2013, to be held Tuesday, October 8th, at DePelchin Children's Center.
Latest News
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, October 1st, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Nellie Keyes Park A Celebration of Our Neighborhood National Night Out is a night where law enforcement works with neighborhoods to promote safer communities. We believe that neighbors who know each other create better neighborhoods. And to encourage everyone to come and meet everyone else, we turn National Night Out into a festival!
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Why Don't You....
Why Don't You….Enjoy a day trip to Galveston! This is a great time to drive down and hit the beach for some fun in the sun. And there are less crowds now that school is back in session. Load up your car with picnic fare, an assortment of beverages, beach blankets, chairs, and maybe a big beach umbrella and cruise on down. On the weekends, you can use the HOV lane and really make good time. Did you know Galveston claims to have haunted houses? Halloween idea? www.galveston.com/visitorscenter.com
Hurry! You are about to miss James Turrell's unbelievable light installation: The Light Inside at the Museum of Fine Art Houston. It closes on September 22, so time is running out. Reservations recommended. http://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/james-turrell-retrospective/ Get a head start on your holiday shopping by heading over to the next Bayou City Arts Festival. This family friendly event will go on during the weekend of October 12-13. Pick up some original art, ceramics, pottery, wooden carvings, jewelry and much more. Tasty treats are fun to enjoy in various grassy park areas around the venue.http://www.bayouartfestival.com/ Lights, action, camera! Hey film buffs-check out the next Houston Cinema Arts Festival. Taking place from November 6-10 at venues all over Houston, you will be able to see a variety of short films, features, documentaries, experimental projects and also a slate of films from Texas filmmakers. Robert Redford was the biggest star during last year's event. Who will be the surprise celeb guest this year? Spring for a festival pass and get to go to a bunch of super cool parties. http://www.cinemartsociety.org/ Get your fashion grove on by checking out upcoming Fashion Houston. It is getting national attention and will happen at the Wortham Center on November 12-15. Monique Lhuillier, Chloe Dao, Jerri Moore, Zac Posen, and Gemma Kahng were just a few of the uber-talented designers that showcased their wares on the runway last year. Expect similar big names for the upcoming series of show. http://www.fashionhouston.net/ for ticket info. Go early to take in the cool pop-up lounge environment in front of the Wortham that sets the tone for the evening's events.
Feeling charitable? Dog lover? Consider adopting a pet from the Barrio Dogs organization. Heartbreaking stories are a part of these pups earlier lives before they were rescued by this dedicated organization. For more about their cause and to see photos of the dogs available, go to: http://www.barriodogs.org/ They aren't called "Man's Best Friend" for no reason.
Plan a fabulous fancy weekend lunch for a group of your friends and them come in to see the new Hall of Ancient Egypt at the Houston Museum of Natural Science? It
is just amazing. http://www.hmns.org/ has all the details.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Bring ‘em on… The more the merrier.
Written by Cathy Parsons.
Hurry! You are about to miss James Turrell's unbelievable light installation: The Light Inside at the Museum of Fine Art Houston. It closes on September 22, so time is running out. Reservations recommended. http://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/james-turrell-retrospective/ Get a head start on your holiday shopping by heading over to the next Bayou City Arts Festival. This family friendly event will go on during the weekend of October 12-13. Pick up some original art, ceramics, pottery, wooden carvings, jewelry and much more. Tasty treats are fun to enjoy in various grassy park areas around the venue.http://www.bayouartfestival.com/ Lights, action, camera! Hey film buffs-check out the next Houston Cinema Arts Festival. Taking place from November 6-10 at venues all over Houston, you will be able to see a variety of short films, features, documentaries, experimental projects and also a slate of films from Texas filmmakers. Robert Redford was the biggest star during last year's event. Who will be the surprise celeb guest this year? Spring for a festival pass and get to go to a bunch of super cool parties. http://www.cinemartsociety.org/ Get your fashion grove on by checking out upcoming Fashion Houston. It is getting national attention and will happen at the Wortham Center on November 12-15. Monique Lhuillier, Chloe Dao, Jerri Moore, Zac Posen, and Gemma Kahng were just a few of the uber-talented designers that showcased their wares on the runway last year. Expect similar big names for the upcoming series of show. http://www.fashionhouston.net/ for ticket info. Go early to take in the cool pop-up lounge environment in front of the Wortham that sets the tone for the evening's events.
Feeling charitable? Dog lover? Consider adopting a pet from the Barrio Dogs organization. Heartbreaking stories are a part of these pups earlier lives before they were rescued by this dedicated organization. For more about their cause and to see photos of the dogs available, go to: http://www.barriodogs.org/ They aren't called "Man's Best Friend" for no reason.
Plan a fabulous fancy weekend lunch for a group of your friends and them come in to see the new Hall of Ancient Egypt at the Houston Museum of Natural Science? It
is just amazing. http://www.hmns.org/ has all the details.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Bring ‘em on… The more the merrier.
Written by Cathy Parsons.
Other News....
Fall Festival
Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood Center is to hold its 26th Annual Fall Festival on the 19th October, 10am - 2pm.
The Center is located at 5103 Rose St. Call 713 864 5394 for more information.
Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood Center is to hold its 26th Annual Fall Festival on the 19th October, 10am - 2pm.
The Center is located at 5103 Rose St. Call 713 864 5394 for more information.
I get by with a little help from my friends...& neighbors
Who doesn't like a good Beatles song?! This songcame to mind when one Rice Military resident, Phyllis Thomason, came up with an idea for helping out our friends and neighbors, and at the same time keeping the area looking nice. Sometimes we may have neighbors whose yards look a little unkempt. Phyllis noticed that sometimes this wasn't due to the person not caring but the fact that the person was often elderly or for some reason was unable to do the yard work. Do you have any neighbors like this? If so, Phyllis thought it would be a great idea to maybe knock on their door and ask if they would like a bit of help with their yard? I bet 9 times out of 10 these people would welcome any help offered! They probably realise their yard needs work, but can't do it and if you offer to quickly run your lawn mover over their yard, then where is the harm in that (with permission of course!). If you know of a neighbor like this maybe, as the weather starts to cool off, now would be a great time to knock on their door. Not only will your neighbor be extremely grateful but it also means you won't have to look out at their untidy yard everyday!
Who doesn't like a good Beatles song?! This songcame to mind when one Rice Military resident, Phyllis Thomason, came up with an idea for helping out our friends and neighbors, and at the same time keeping the area looking nice. Sometimes we may have neighbors whose yards look a little unkempt. Phyllis noticed that sometimes this wasn't due to the person not caring but the fact that the person was often elderly or for some reason was unable to do the yard work. Do you have any neighbors like this? If so, Phyllis thought it would be a great idea to maybe knock on their door and ask if they would like a bit of help with their yard? I bet 9 times out of 10 these people would welcome any help offered! They probably realise their yard needs work, but can't do it and if you offer to quickly run your lawn mover over their yard, then where is the harm in that (with permission of course!). If you know of a neighbor like this maybe, as the weather starts to cool off, now would be a great time to knock on their door. Not only will your neighbor be extremely grateful but it also means you won't have to look out at their untidy yard everyday!
Did you know?
Super Neighborhood #22 Lost & Found Pets is a resource for lost and found pets in the neighborhood. If you see or find a lost pet please visit https://www.facebook.com/SuperNeighborhood22LostFoundPets . Post as much information as you can about the pet, so that hopefully their owners can be found, or a new home can be found for them. Pictures are very useful.
If you're not on Facebook, you can email your information to sn22lostfoundpets@yahoo.com
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