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Apr
14
Sun
Willow Waterhole 2019 MusicFEST @ Willow Waterhole Greenway
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The seventh edition of the Willow Waterhole 2017 MusicFEST will be held on April 13-14. Coming on the heels of last year’s successful MusicFEST 2018, which featured 20 hours of FREE diverse music provided by 16 Pro Bands and 7 Student-School Band and the dynamic Artist Village with over 40 participating artists, our hopes are that this year’s event will exceed your expectations in quality performances and exciting amenities. Come join us for two fun-filled days of music and entertainment at the naturally beautiful 290-acre Willow Waterhole Greenway.

Volunteers are needed as greeters, parking assistants, tent and equipment set up, etc.

For more information, visit mailchi.mp or facebook.com.

Apr
16
Tue
University of Houston’s 6th Annual Sustainability Fest @ University of Houston campus - Butler Plaza
Apr 16 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

In celebration of Earth Day, The Office of Sustainability at the University of Houston will host the 6th annual UH Sustainability Fest on campus. Sustainability Fest educates the UH campus community about sustainability initiatives on campus and in the Greater Houston region. UH strive to educate students—who are trailblazers in the making—to become mindful, resourceful, and sustainability-driven global citizens. To exhibit, volunteer, or sponsor, and for more information, visit uh.edu.

Apr
18
Thu
Buffalo Bayou in Bloom @ The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s young professionals group, The Currents, to celebrate springtime and raise funds for BBP at this festive event featuring music, light bites, libations and more at Buffalo Bayou Park. Enjoy stunning downtown views and bid on fantastic silent auction packages for culinary, cultural and recreational experiences–all while supporting BBP’s mission to restore and revitalize Buffalo Bayou.

Apr
23
Tue
Rice Design Alliance Civic Forum: Obsolescence @ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm
Rice Design Alliance Civic Forum: Obsolescence @ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | Houston | Texas | United States

Rice Design Alliance’s Civic Forum 2019 is taking on the urgent topic of urban obsolescence and the importance of maintaining, preserving, and reusing the historic fabric of our cities. At a critical moment in Houston’s urban growth, what is the value of architecture in our city and our region and why should we care about preserving Houston’s identity through its urban past? While some might argue that doing away with the past can be a sound business solution, is that really the case and does nostalgia really have anything to do with it?

Through the analysis of some of Houston’s most relevant examples, Obsolescence will discuss the overarching factors that influence how we deal with change in the built environment – from regulations and tax policy, to cultural and political attitudes – all in an era in which preservation strategies are also acutely threatened by the environmental challenges of climate change.

Apr
24
Wed
2045 RTP / Transportation Conformity Public Meeting @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Offices 3555 Timmons Lane
Apr 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
2045 RTP / Transportation Conformity Public Meeting @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Offices 3555 Timmons Lane | Houston | Texas | United States

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) will release the draft 2045 Regional Transportation Plan on April 10. The long-range plan prioritizes spending on regional transportation projects, including short and long-range strategies, to ensure our transportation network is safe and efficient. With a focus on safety, efficiency and reliability, the plan highlights efforts to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle crashes, concentrates on asset management and operations, supports regional economic development opportunities, and maintains emphasis on transportation’s impact on the environment.

Public comment period for the 2045 Draft Plan and Transportation Conformity will open on March 19, 2019 and close on April 16, 2019.

Participate virtually in our panel discussions via real time on our 2045RTP.com website and send questions via Twitter and Facebook @HGACmpo. Email francis.rodriguez@h-gac.com for more information.

Apr
27
Sat
Pearland Earth Day Celebration @ Southdown Park
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Keep Pearland Beautiful and the City of Pearland- Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to host Keep Pearland Beautiful’s Twenty-third Annual Earth Day Celebration. More than 800 people, including a number of local dignitaries, have attended each of the last twenty fairs.

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to target their environmental messaging towards children and their families. Each booth or activity space is FREE and must have an environmental theme that fits into KPB’s mission to empower Pearland Citizens to take responsibility for their environment or our vision to make Pearland the cleanest most beautiful city in Texas.

This is an outdoors event. Please provide your own table, chairs and canopy. If you are interested in hosting a booth, or an activity, register today.

May
3
Fri
Water Works Festival @ Levy Park
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This year’s theme is “Careers in STREAM” based on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. The event is expected to draw over 50 sponsors and exhibitors sharing a variety of careers in both the public and private water and waste water sectors. The event will also educate the community regarding the City’s high-quality drinking water, our drinking water supply and treatment system, water conservation and efficiency initiatives, waste water treatment system, Corral the Grease Program and other sanitary sewer overflow prevention methods.

May
11
Sat
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their “Vegan 2nd Saturdays” Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks

Held on the “2nd Saturdays” of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be something new! Their new venue is at the HCC Conference Center.

They are asking for a donation of $5 per person to help cover our facility rental expenses. All attendees must bring a vegan entree to share at the potluck (serving size to feed 10 people)!

Please remember to bring a vegan dish to share with the group! Their events are always vegan, so please only vegan or raw vegan foods (no animal-derived ingredients). Also bring reusable dinnerware and plates to keep the event earth-friendly. If you have questions on ingredients, feel free to contact them.

They will also feature a new discussion topic on inter sectional issues each month, such as: animal rights, ethical vegan living, vegan health & nutrition, cooking, world hunger solutions, eco-friendly living, nonviolence and more! Some months will also include film screenings and/or guest speakers and food demos.

Houston Community College Conference Center is located at 3100 Main St, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77002. See below for map. Free Parking is available on level 7 & 8 of the HCC Administration parking garage at Main & Elgin. Use elevator from parking garage to 3rd floor breezeway, which leads to the Conference suites. You must enter the building through the parking garage and not street-level.

All attendees must sign in at the Security Desk.

RSVP is appreciated for seating!

Jun
8
Sat
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center
Jun 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their “Vegan 2nd Saturdays” Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks

Held on the “2nd Saturdays” of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be something new! Their new venue is at the HCC Conference Center.

They are asking for a donation of $5 per person to help cover our facility rental expenses. All attendees must bring a vegan entree to share at the potluck (serving size to feed 10 people)!

Please remember to bring a vegan dish to share with the group! Their events are always vegan, so please only vegan or raw vegan foods (no animal-derived ingredients). Also bring reusable dinnerware and plates to keep the event earth-friendly. If you have questions on ingredients, feel free to contact them.

They will also feature a new discussion topic on inter sectional issues each month, such as: animal rights, ethical vegan living, vegan health & nutrition, cooking, world hunger solutions, eco-friendly living, nonviolence and more! Some months will also include film screenings and/or guest speakers and food demos.

Houston Community College Conference Center is located at 3100 Main St, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77002. See below for map. Free Parking is available on level 7 & 8 of the HCC Administration parking garage at Main & Elgin. Use elevator from parking garage to 3rd floor breezeway, which leads to the Conference suites. You must enter the building through the parking garage and not street-level.

All attendees must sign in at the Security Desk.

RSVP is appreciated for seating!

Jun
25
Tue
Center For Houston’s Future- Smart Cities: How Smart is Houston? @ Station Houston
Jun 25 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am

An insightful discussion on the vision, initiatives and path for Houston to drive economic growth and build a more inclusive society. Register for this event at www.eventbrite.com/e/