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A Big Thank you |
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On November 3, nearly 200,000 people came out to vote in this year’s City election. Thanks to the support from my constituents,
friends, and family, we ran first in the race for City Controller, and moved on to the December runoff. I am incredibly grateful
for that support, and with your continued help, in January I will begin a new chapter in serving the city as your Controller.
I want to emphasize that the fight is not over. On November 30th early voting will start for the seven City runoffs,
and will continue through December 8th. Election Day is Saturday, December 12th. Once again, I encourage all of you to
engage in our democratic process and most importantly get out and vote.
This past Saturday, hundreds of people came out to Sesquicentennial Park in Downtown and attended Houston Sleep Out,
to raise awareness about Houston’s homeless population. The event benefited SEARCH Homeless Services, a non-profit organization
which helps the homeless achieve self sufficiency.
Seeing Houstonians from different walks of life come together for a greater cause reminded me of what makes this city so great.
Once again, from the bottom of my heart thank you for all for the support you have given me, and more importantly,
for what you do to support your community.
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City of Houston First Annual Citizenship Week |
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City Officials and a showcase of Houston’s civic, business, sports and cultural community leaders
host a Spirit of Solidarity Kick off event for the City of Houston’s First Annual Citizenship Week:
Celebrating the Many Faces of Houston. This week will consist of a series of events and programs
sponsored by numerous community and faith based organizations, businesses, educations institutions
and grass roots groups all celebrating the common theme of what it means to be a Citizen of the City
of Houston. The week will run November 16-20, and begins at City of Houston Public Library, 1st
Floor & Concourse levels, 500 McKinney St., Houston, Texas 77002. For more information please
contact Sylvia Cavazoz at 832.4553.8513 or e mail at Sylvia@thinkcava.com.
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City to Host “Meet the Buyer” Purchasing Forum |
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On Thursday, November 19th City departments will come together to host the first annual “Meet the Buyer”
Purchasing Forum. The free event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, from 9:00am to
1:00pm, in Room 370. Registration will begin at 8:00am. You will have a unique opportunity to meet
with actual buyers from City departments who routinely solicit bids in order to meet their procurement needs.
You can register for the event online at www.houstontx.gov/aacc/meetthebuyer.html.
For more information please call 713.837.9000.
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Free Help for Harris County Families affected by Hurricane Ike |
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Anyone who has ongoing needs caused by Hurricane Ike and who is not receiving rental assistance from a Disaster
Housing Assistance Program should call: Stay Connected Texas at 713.667.5853. Case managers will help identify
your needs, develop a plan to get you back on your feet, and help find/apply for the services you need.
For those outside of the Harris County area please call 2-1-1 Texas/United Way Helpline.
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TGIF Coffee Break at HCDP |
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Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30-11:00am. Email Martha@hcdp.org for more information.
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4th Annual Winter Holiday Art Market |
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A juried special exhibition, sale, and art festival in one! WHAM features a wide variety of fine
arts and crafts for purchase-including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, clothing,
ornaments, soaps, and more! This year, enjoy unique, hand-made holiday gifts and support our
city’s local artists. Join us for live entertainment, artist demonstrations, complimentary beverages,
and a festive schedule of activities for the whole family! The event is Friday November 20th and
Saturday November 21st. For more information contact Jenni Stephenson at 713.868.1839 or check out the website.
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6th Annual Houston Championship Chili Cookoff |
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On November 21, 2009 cook teams from across southeast Texas compete to be crowned Houston’s Best Chili Cook.
The event will be held at Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Rd., Houston, TX 77041. For information please call 281-890-5500.
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8th Annual Holiday Markey with Santa Claus |
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Visit Traders Village from November 28-December 20 and catch the Holiday Spirit. It will be
just like every other day at Traders Village, but with 100% more Santa.
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First Day of Early Voting for the December 09 Runoff |
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Asia Houston Network presents Community Leadership Awards Luncheon |
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This luncheon will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2009 starting at 11:30 am. Please join the Hon. Randy Sim, Gigi Lee,
Hon. Theresa Chang, and Dr. Peter Chang as they honor Donna Fujimoto Cole- President/CEO, Cole Chemical & Distributing,
Inc., and Elsie Huang, Chair, Mayor’s International Affairs & Economic Development Council-Asia/Australia. Individual
tickets start at $50 and can be mailed to Asia Houston Network, P.O. Box 130676, Houston, TX 77219. For questions,
contact info@asiahouston.org or call 281.575.7722.
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Harris County Democratic Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting |
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The December 3rd monthly luncheon has been cancelled. Luncheons will resume on January 7, 2010. Please attend
HCDLA’s December 7th Holiday Party at Birraporettis Restaurant, 500 Louisiana @ Prairie, 5:30pm-8:30pm.
There is no charge to attend and HCDLA is providing the food and entertainment. A cash bar will be available.
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Flirty30Socity & Get Connected Mixers |
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Come join some good fun and good people at the Jazz Brunch and Patio Party on Sunday, December 6th from 11:30am-3:00pm.
Featuring: soothing live jazz, bottomless mimosa & brunch pack for 4, brunch drink specials and football games on the
big screen. The event will be held at Cafe4212 located at 4212 Alemeda, Houston, Texas 77004. Individual tickets
are $20 and can be purchased here.
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By-Product Synergy: A Special Meeting of the Environment Policy Advisory Committee |
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The Environmental Policy Advisory Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership invites you to a special lunch meeting on
December 10, 2009, to learn about the Great Houston Regional By-Product Synergy Project of the US Business Council for
Sustainable Development.
Like Similar projects facilitated by the US Business Council for Sustainable Development in Chicago, Kansas City and Mobile,
Alabama, the Houston project will establish a network of diverse businesses, medial and educational institutions, government
departments and other entities. Participants share information about their material flows and look to match under-valued
wastes or by-products from one facility with users at another facility.
Registration must be received no later than December 8, 2009. Event takes place Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 11:30am-1:00pm
and lunch will be provided. Register here
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Tejano Democrats Monthly Meeting |
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Harris County Tejano Democrats meet every month on the 2nd Thursday at 7pm.
For more information, contact Sandra Puente (chair) email: HCTD01@aol.com or call 713-864-4700.
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Help a Family in Need this Holiday Season |
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SEARCH Homeless Services, a non-profit organization helping individuals and families who are homeless,
has 325 families who are in need of a Holiday Angel. These families have lost jobs and are struggling
through challenges, but are working hard to rebuild their lives. While SEARCH helps obtain housing and
employment, we are looking for Holiday Angels to offer a little more hope and joy this giving season.
To ensure timely delivery of all gifts to program participants, please bring unwrapped gifts by
December 11th to: 2505 Fannin, Houston, Texas, 77005. Donate online at www.searchhomeless.org.
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Cantare: Midnight at the Manger |
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Weaving musical tapestries from diverse styles and colors, CANTARE mesmerizes audiences with its vocal warmth and energy,
surrounded by the Museum’s magnificent artwork. This event will run December 12-15, and starts at 7:30pm.
For more information visit the Museum of Fine Arts website, or visit them at 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas 77005.
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