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832.393.3015
City Hall Annex
900 BagbyHouston, TX 77002
PO Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251-1562
Leah Olive-Nishioka, Communications Director
Matthew Brollier, Constituent Services Director
Jeremy Brown, Agenda & Policy Director
Sharon Shanahan, Administrative Services Director
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City Contacts
HPD (non-emergency) 713.884.3131
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Dear Friend of District J, Spring is here, and for many of us, that means the spring allergy season has begun. To help alleviate the sneezing and sniffling, try a few of these tips:
- Talk to your doctor about medications and treatments that may ease your symptoms
- Do a thorough spring cleaning - windows, book shelves and air conditioning vents collect dust and mold throughout the winter that can provoke allergy symptoms
- Avoid outdoor activities during peak pollen times, typically from 10am to 4pm
- Wash bedding weekly in hot water to remove allergens
- Keep pets off of furniture and out of the bedroom. Pollen can cling to the dog or cat after being outside
I hope this spring finds you well! Keep reading to learn about upcoming festivals, celebrations, and other events around District J and Houston this spring.
Sincerely,
Mike Laster
Council Member, District J
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March 23, 24 & 25 - Bayou City Art Festival
 Join featured artist Tanya Doskova and others this weekend in Memorial Park for the 40th Annual Bayou City Art Festival.
Tanya Doskova is a Bulgarian born, award-winning Canadian digital artist who works in the Magical Realism style. She won the Award of Excellence in Illustration from the Communication Arts 2010 Annual Competition. This prestigious American award and the publication of her images in Communication Arts Magazine gave her worldwide exposure and recognition.
Highlights for this year's Festival include "The Art of Wine," "The Living Garden and the Living Vine," Ruby Slipper Breakfast, Sunday in the Art White Glove Brunch and Art Grab, and live dance and music performances at the HAA Performance Stage.
Admission is $12 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or online. Free parking and shuttle to the festival are available at the Northwest Mall, located at North Post Oak Rd and Hempstead Hwy - just east of 610 West Loop North.
Please visit http://bayoucityartfestival.com for more information, including event map, performance schedules, special event tickets, and more. |
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March 24 - Public Safety Chinatown Town Hall Meeting
 Join the Greater Sharpstown Management District on Saturday, March 24 from 2-4 pm at the Culture Center of TECO located at 10303 West Office Drive for a Public Safety Town Hall meeting for the Chinatown area. There will be presentations on current conditions and tips on how you can work with law enforcement to make your community safer.
Law enforcement officers from HPD, Harris County Sheriff's Department, Constables, and the FBI will be present to meet and greet the community they serve.
For more information, please click here.
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REMINDER: March 24 - Norwuz Spring Festival
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March 29 - Inner West Loop Mobility Study Public Meeting
 The City of Houston Planning and Development Department in partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announce a meeting to discuss the Inner West Loop Mobility Study. The purpose of the Inner West Loop Mobility Study is to identify short, medium and long range projects intended to promote better mobility, and to consider and develop a multimodal classification for streets within the study area.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open House
6 p.m. Presentation
Upper Kirby District Center
3015 Richmond Avenue #250, 1st Floor
Houston 77098
Study Area: The area defined as the Inner Loop sub-area is bounded on the east by Spur 527 and Bagby Street, on the west by Interstate Highway 610 (West Loop), on the north by Interstate Highway 10 (Katy Freeway) and on the south by U.S. Highway 59 (Southwest Freeway).
Your participation is important. We want to hear about existing issues in your neighborhoods and street networks and how to promote better mobility within the Inner West Loop Mobility study area.
For more information about the Inner West Loop Mobility Study, click here or call Amar Mohite at 713.837.7950.
Click here to learn more about the Planning and Development Department.
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Upcoming Events from Memorial Hermann Southwest
Memorial Hermann Southwest wants to be your community partner in good health. Check out any of these upcoming events being hosted by MHSW:
Colorectal Cancer Seminar Wednesday, March 28 6 - 7:30 p.m. HBU Bradshaw Fitness Center, Classrooms Prime Living Women's Health Symposium Saturday, April 21 9 - 2 p.m. UH Sugar Land Allergy & Sinus Seminar Tuesday, April 24 6 - 7:30 p.m. HBU Bradshaw Fitness Center, Classrooms Registration for all events can be done by calling 713 222 CARE.
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Earn While You Learn - Plumber Apprenticeships
 Did you know that you can make money and earn benefits while you train for a new career? The Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee offers registered Pipe Trades apprenticeship training to those who qualify.
A Pipe Trades Apprenticeship is a structured system of training that prepares individuals for work as a skilled Plumber. It combines on-the-job training under the supervision of an experienced Pipe trades Plumber with related classroom instruction. This program is registered with the Office of Apprenticeship, US Department of Labor. Apprentices who complete the prescribed number of hours of training receive Certification of a Plumber, recognized in the plumbing industry throughout the United States.
For information on qualifying for an apprenticeship, information on wages and benefits, or other questions, contact the Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee at 713-861-3202. For application announcements, visit www.plu68.com. |
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
 It's time...to talk about it! The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. This April, the 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign centers on promoting healthy sexuality to prevent sexual violence.
By working together and pooling our resources during the month of April, we can highlight sexual violence as a major public health, human rights and social justice issue and reinforce the need for prevention efforts.
To learn more, please visit http://www.nsvrc.org/saam.
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