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On May 14, 2018, from 7-8:30 p.m., Mi Familia Vota and OCA-Houston will cohost a Candidate Forum for candidates in the primary runoff elections for Congressional Districts 7 and 22 and Texas State Senate District 17. Among the topics that will be addressed are the environment, immigration, education, and gun reform. State District Judge Ravi Sandill will moderate the event, which will be held at the Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Drive. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com.
The amount of resources borrowed from our Earth to create the buildings in which we spend 93% of our lives is staggering. If we look at just the residential building industry, we see that we are building homes with a life span of 40-100 years, with the interior materials having an even shorter lifespan. Through this discussion,Caroline Kostak, secretary of the Texas Gulf Coast Region chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, will look at how we can meet the need to shelter and provide work space for a growing population while also being respectful of the resources given to us on Earth.  We will explore different strategies that can lead to efficient resource management and produce beautiful, healthy, and efficient buildings that celebrate the gifts and abundance of the Earth while also protecting them. Caroline draws from her experience as a NASA Flight Controller, constructing one of the highest performance structures ever built – the International Space Station – and many conversations with space travelers who have seen first-hand the fragility and beauty of our Earth from a distinct vantage point. Her work with space construction has led directly to her working in construction on Earth, as this broadened perspective helped her see the importance of being a good steward of the precious Earth we’ve been asked to care for. After Caroline’s talk, there will be time for Q&A.  Please register for this talk, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
Join REI staff to learn about the basics of hiking with dogs. This class will help you plan a successful hike for you and your canine companion. They will review where to go, what to bring for you and your pup, and what you may encounter on the trail. They will talk about where to find dog-friendly parks – local, state-wide and nationally. Having the right equipment is critical, so they will discuss gear, as well as safety and comfort items you’ll need to bring along to make a safe, enjoyable hike for both you and your dog. Learn how to travel on trails with your dog in a way that makes the least impact on the natural area, including wildlife. Attendees are encouraged to bring all of their hiking with dogs questions, but unfortunately due to classroom constraints, they ask that you do not bring your non-service animals.
Join REI staff to learn about the basics of hiking with dogs. This class will help you plan a successful hike for you and your canine companion. They will review where to go, what to bring for you and your pup, and what you may encounter on the trail. They will talk about where to find dog-friendly parks – local, state-wide and nationally. Having the right equipment is critical, so they will discuss gear, as well as safety and comfort items you’ll need to bring along to make a safe, enjoyable hike for both you and your dog. Learn how to travel on trails with your dog in a way that makes the least impact on the natural area, including wildlife. Attendees are encouraged to bring all of their hiking with dogs questions, but unfortunately due to classroom constraints, they ask that you do not bring your non-service animals.
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend an Adult Forum that addresses scripture and science. Lisa Brenskelle & Elmer Ledesma, leaders of the Creation Care Team at Christ the King, will consider: Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science? If there is a connection, what connection exists? If a connection exists, then scientific understanding matters for people of faith – but, how can they distinguish good science from “fake news� Join the Church for this insightful Adult Forum!
Metro buses 41 and 27 stop nearby the Church.
Kevin Karlson will present this visually stunning program reflecting the mood and content of Birds of Prey by Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). For more information, visit www.gcbo.org.
Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer/instructor who has published many bird and nature related articles for magazines, books, and journals. He is a regular at Bird and Nature festivals in North
America, where he gives keynote presentations, workshops on bird identification, and photo instruction.
Join wildlife photographer Kevin Karlson at GCBO’s headquarters in Lake Jackson, TX as he shares basic and advanced techniques for photographing wildlife in action, and the crucial awareness of lighting principles to maximize your success. Digital photography allows us to capture flight and action images like never before. For more information, and to register, visit www.gcbo.org.
Join Kevin Karlson as he teaches the tips and tricks of photographing wildlife in motion. Kevin’s photography workshops will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For the workshop itinerary and other details, view the workshop description at gcbo.org.
Cost:
$80 for Saturday (Limited to 40 participants) at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
$80 for Sunday (Limited to 20 participants)Â at the Smith Point Hawk Watch
$140 for Saturday/Sunday combination
Please call GCBO at 979-480-0999 to reserve your spot and make payment.
Join Kevin Karlson as he teaches the tips and tricks of photographing wildlife in motion. Kevin’s photography workshops will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For the workshop itinerary and other details, view the workshop description at gcbo.org.
Cost:
$80 for Saturday (Limited to 40 participants) at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
$80 for Sunday (Limited to 20 participants)Â at the Smith Point Hawk Watch
$140 for Saturday/Sunday combination
Please call GCBO at 979-480-0999 to reserve your spot and make payment.
Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer/instructor who has published many bird and nature related articles for magazines, books, and journals. He is a regular at Bird and Nature festivals in North
America, where he gives keynote presentations, workshops on bird identification, and photo instruction.
Join wildlife photographer Kevin Karlson at GCBO’s headquarters in Lake Jackson, TX as he shares basic and advanced techniques for photographing wildlife in action, and the crucial awareness of lighting principles to maximize your success. Digital photography allows us to capture flight and action images like never before. For more information, and to register, visit www.gcbo.org.