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08/09/2016

INSPIRATIONAL / TOUCHING VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Photographer poses complete strangers off the street in NYC in poses like adoring families/couples. Turns strangers into friends/family in just a few minutes! Very cool project.

http://youtu.be/SELDTUaHRxQ

As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets a New York photographer who asks strangers on the street to pose as though they're couple...

08/02/2016

Massachusetts becomes 1st State to Ban Employers from Asking Salary History - Attempt to Close Wage Gap between Men & Women

It will be interesting to see how many other states follow.

www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/business/dealbook/wage-gap-massachusetts-law-salary-history.html?_r=0

The bipartisan legislation could inspire similar rules in other states to try to end the pattern of men historically outearning women doing the same job.

08/01/2016

7 Houston companies make Fortune 500 List.

Seven Houston-based companies earned spots on the Fortune Global 500 ranking of the world's biggest companies by revenue, even as sales fell sharply for all but one. Fortune, which ranks the companies by revenue in 2015 or their latest fiscal year, noted lower sales were the norm on this year's list...

07/07/2016

7/9/16 SAT – 4TH Annual FREE Day of Music – Houston Symphony
(12 – 9:30 PM) Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St. 77002
Family Friendly Event - Includes Children Activities

This day-long FREE event features dozens of performances representing Houston’s diverse music community plus CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES incorporating music & an instrument petting zoo. Hear the orchestra play symphonic works, & enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz groups, rock bands, blues artists, mariachi, salsa, blues/soul, world music & more. And you don’t have to go far for lunch; experience the city’s food truck scene just outside of Jones Hall. See link below for event schedule & event details!

EVENT SCHEDULE: www.houstonsymphony.org/dayofmusic2016

11/02/2015

NOVEMBER 2015 - 13 UPCOMING EVENTS
CULTURAL, PROFESSIONAL, NON-PROFITS & SOCIAL
1. (11/2 – 11/6) UH Bauer College of Business BBA/MS Accountancy Mock Interview Days – Interviewers Needed
(9 am – 4 pm) @ UH Rockwell Career Center – Full Day or 3 hr shifts available
UH is seeking employers to give students feedback on their interview skills during 1:1 sessions. Questions, please contact Megan Bauml at [email protected], or Troy Hopkins at [email protected].
RSVP/Time Slots: http://doodle.com/poll/q57utabd9btwbe6a

2. 11/4/15 WED – 2nd Annual National Society of Hispanic MBA’s Healthcare Forum "How Leading Organizations are Transforming the Healthcare Industry"
(7:30 – 11:30 am) @ Double Tree Hotel 6e Greenway Plaza, 77046
Join NSHMBA Houston & Cigna as part of the 2nd Annual NSHMBA Healthcare Forum.
Mission: To increase the number of Hispanics graduating from master’s business degree programs through scholarships, professional development, and mentorship.
Website: www.nshmba.org/group/Houston
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/953492414712089
RSVP: www.nshmba.org/events/event_details.asp?id=660992

3. 11/5/15 THUR – Accounting Diversity Networking Reception – FREE Event
(5:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Houston CPA Society Office 777 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 500 77056
Networking event with 5 of the Top Accounting Professional Organizations in Houston: ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America), Ascend (Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America), American Woman’s Society of CPA’s, Houston CPA Society) & National Association of Black Accountants
RSVP: http://event.pingg.com/DIVNetwork15

4. 11/7/15 SAT – Houston Margarita Festival including Salsa Dance Competition
(12 – 10 pm) @ Sam Houston Park (Downtown) 1000 Bagby St. 77002
Margaritas + Music + Salsa Dancing + Food. New Margarita competition! We want to know who makes the BEST Margarita in Houston!
Website: www.houstonmargaritafest.com/ #

5. 11/7/15 SAT – Taste of Texas Craft Beer & Wine Festival
(2 – 6 pm) @ Waters Edge 3901 NASA Parkway Seabrook TX 77586
1st Annual Taste of 1st annual Taste of Texas Craft Beer & Wine Festival! Wineries & Breweries from all over the great state of Texas will be joining us for this event! Craft Beer & Wine tasting from 2pm to 6pm with bar open until midnight! Relax on our waterfront patio & enjoy the live band performances until close. Dogs Welcome!
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/1629196954029343

6. 11/8/15 – Inaugural Houston BBQ Throwdown
(1-4 pm) @ St. Arnold Brewing Company 2000 Lyons Ave., 77020
Inaugural “Houston BBQ Throwdown” featuring Houston’s Best BBQ restaurants.
www.showclix.com/event/throwdown2015

7. 11/10/15 – 2015-2016 Energy Symposium Series: Critical Issues in Energy – FREE Event“Carbon Tax: Is it the Right Time?” – Panel Session/Reception
(5:30–7:30 pm) @ UH Student Center South Houston Rm 220 (fka UC/University Center) 4455 University Dr. 77204
Website: uh.edu/energy
Watch Live: https://youtu.be/uhdHPcfGhnQ
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-tax-is-it-the-right-time-tickets-18763824103

8. 11/12/15 THUR – United Way Monthly Interagency Meeting
(9-11 AM) United Way 50 Waugh Dr., 77019
TOPIC: Resources for Military Veterans
FREE – OPEN TO PUBLIC (Breakfast provided)
www.unitedwayhouston.org/nonprofit-connection/interagency-meetings
The Interagency Network provides a monthly forum for learning about resources, discussing current issues, & keeping up-to-date on existing services regarding a particular topic which changes monthly. Participants include over 100 health & human service organizations from the public & nonprofit sector, representing the full range of services in our community, & encompassing all populations – children, youth, women, men, families, seniors. The average attendance is 175-200. It’s a great opportunity to meet many others that serve in various roles that addresses that month’s topic as well as other issues & people who may be dealing with that particular issue. You can learn more about different orgs & the info tables which has brochures/programs, available jobs & ask questions regarding a particular issue you may have with “experts” in the room to answer/provide guidance. This is one of the best “networking” opportunities that I know of within the NP sector.

9. 11/14/15 SAT – The Woodlands Jazz Festival 2015
(12 – 10 pm) @ Town Green Park 2099 Lake Robbins Dr. Spring, TX 77380
Family Friendly – Kids 12 & Under FREE
Prepare yourself for a day of music & fun in the heart of the Woodlands. Jazz artists from across the nation will be present.
Website: www.thewoodlandsjazzfest.com

10. (11/14 SAT & 11/15 SUN) – 24th Annual Houston Turkish Festival
(11 am – 10 pm) @ Jones Plaza (downtown) 600 Louisiana St. 77002
Enjoy Delicious Turkish Foods & Pastries; take a sip of Turkish coffee & have your coffee cup fortune read; learn about and take part in Traditional Turkish Arts & Crafts including water marbling & ceramics; enjoy a full day of stage entertainment including Authentic Turkish Folklore, Whirling Dervishes, & oriental dances performed by the world famous Turkish folk band, TUANA; dedicated children’s activity area w/ fun filled activites from balloon clowns, face painting to a magic show & storytelling; listen to live Turkish music performances: enjoy a traditional attire fashion show & peruse the Grand Bazaar offering modern & traditional arts & crafts from various lands.
Website: www.houstonturkishfest.com
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/101604956859452

11. 11/14 SAT & 11/15 SUN – 26th Annual Texas Championship Native American Pow Wow
(12:30 – 5 pm) @ Traders Village 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway 77041
A 2 day Native American Pow Wow w/ colorful tribal dance contests, an arts & crafts show, tipis, honoring ceremonies, singing & much more will be part of the 26th Annual Texas Championship Pow Wow. This annual event is a great time to visit w/ old friends & make new ones. Plan to join us for this colorful & interesting event, presented by the DFW Inter-Tribal Association, at Traders Village - Houston on 11/14 thru 11/15.
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/1166173516742058

12. 11/15/15 SUN – Annual Ferrari Festival – FREE Admission
(10 am – 3 pm) @ Highland Village 4000 Block of Westheimer 77027
The Ferrari Festival is an annual event that allows Ferrari fans & enthusiasts to celebrate a distinguished collection of more than 50 Ferraris on display. The open atmosphere of Houston’s Highland Village provides a perfect setting for the festival activities.
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/104495386564728

13. 11/19/15 THUR – UH Bauer College of Business – Fall Ethics Case Presentation – Judges Needed
(12:30 – 4 pm) @ UH Rockwell Career Center
Student groups choose an ethical issue & are tasked with presenting the issue & solution to a panel of judges. We are in search of judges that can help judge & give feedback to our groups presenting.
If you are interested in volunteering as a judge or you have questions about this event, please contact Mariella De Alba at [email protected]

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10/13/2015

10/14/15 & 10/21/15 WED. – 2 INFO SESSIONS
ANNUAL UNITED WAY PROJECT BLUEPRINT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Are you interested in 1 Day Serving on a Non-Profit Board/Committee?
(6 – 7:30 PM) @ United Way of Greater Houston

Do you like Volunteering? Are you interested in one day serving on a Board of Directors/Committee of a Non-Profit? If so, please consider attending 1 of the 2 upcoming info sessions to learn more about PB.

UNITED WAY PROJECT BLUEPRINT LINK
www.unitedwayhouston.org/nonprofit-connection/leadership-development

OVERVIEW
PB is an annual 10 week leadership program SPECIFICALLY geared towards better preparing a diverse group of approximately 30 driven professionals who are interested in giving back to the community & ultimately serving on a Non-Profit Board of Directors/Committee. Classes are held weekly on Wed nights (dinner provided). The United Way brings Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to cover key topics the UW deems important towards board service. In addition to the SME’s your classmates will expand your professional network. As a PB Alum you will be informed of NP Board opportunities that are specifically seeking PB Alums as a result of the outstanding reputation of PB w/i the Non-Profit Sector.

QUESTIONS
I’m a proud PB Alum Class ### (2011) & currently serve on the United Way PB Alumni Advisory Council. I'm more than happy to answer any questions & provide my insight. I believe in the program so much & I always make the time to speak to anyone that is interested in learning more about PB. I truly enjoyed my PB Experience & learned so much from the program & my classmates. It’s definitely one of the best decisions I’ve made as going through the PB experience has changed the way I volunteer.

KEY DATES
10/14/15 & 10/21/15 Wed - 2 Info Sessions each from (6-7:30 pm)
11/6/15 Fri – Application Deadline

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09/30/2015

OCTOBER 2015 - 11 UPCOMING EVENTS
CULTURAL, PROFESSIONAL, NON-PROFITS, SOCIAL & YOUTH
1. (10/1/15 – 10/4/15) – 49th Annual Original Greek Festival
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 3511 Yoakum Blvd, Houston 77006
Come be Greek for a day at the 49th Annual Original Greek Festival & also the largest in North America. Authentic Greek Foods/Pastries, Greek Folk Dancing & Music, Cathedral Tours, & Gift Shop. All of the food/pastries is made by volunteers from the Greek Community who take great pride in preparing each of the delicious food items.
Website: http://greekfestival.org/
Parking: http://greekfestival.org/about/parking/
Cost: $5 Adults. FREE for Children 12 & Under.

2. 10/3/15 SAT - UH Law “The People’s Law School” – FREE EVENT
(9 am – noon) UH Law Center 100 Law Center Houston, TX 77204
FREE program focused on sharing info w/ the public about their legal rights. Volunteer judges, lawyers & law professors teach & cover legal topics such as: Business, Consumer, Debt Collector, Employment, Family, Health Insurance, Immigration, Landlord/Tenant Issues, Tax, Small Claims Courts & Wills.
Website: www.law.uh.edu/peopleslaw

3. 10/6/15 TUE – Bank of NY Mellon – “Powering Growth & Influence” Panel
(11:30 – 1 pm) JPM Chase Center Auditorium 601 Travis Street 77002
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration – Professional Affiliations – ALPFA, ASCEND, IMA & Toastmasters. Lunch/Refreshments provided.

4. 10/8/15 – 10/11/15 – 37th Italian Festival – FREE on Thursday
University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Come be Italian for a day at the 37th Annual Italian Festival. Authentic Italian Foods/Pastries, Italian Folk Dancing & Music, Wine Tastings & Gift Shop. All of the food/pastries is made by volunteers from the Italian Community who take great pride in preparing each of the delicious food items.
Website: www.houstonitalianfestival.com/
Parking: http://houstonitalianfestival.com.s86342.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Parking-ALL.jpg
Cost: $8 Adults. FREE for Children 12 & Under.

5. 10/11/15 SUN - Lamborghini Festival – FREE EVENT
(3 – 7 PM) @ City Centre Houston 800 Town & Country Blvd. 77024
Enjoy the magnificent display of over 70 Lamborghinis together at City Centre’s Main Plaza.
Website: http://lamborghinifestival.com/
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/1441109839525458

6. 2016 Annual United Way Project Blueprint Leadership Program – Interested in Serving on a Non-Profit Board?
10/14 & 10/21/15 – 2 Info Sessions @ United Way 50 Waugh Drive 77019
11/6/15 APPLICATION DEADLINE
Project Blueprint is an annual 10 week program held at the United Way & is specifically geared towards better preparing a group of diverse professionals to serve on the Board of Directors of a Non-Profit that serves our community. The class is typically made up of approximately 30 professionals that can provide their professional expertise to a NP but most importantly have an interest in giving back to the community. Given the outstanding reputation of PB within the NP sector many NP’s often specifically request PB Alums to serve on it’s Board of Directors & as alums you will learn of many opportunities to serve on a Non-Profit Board.

Info sessions will take place on 10/14 & 10/21/15 - Application deadline is 11/6/15 followed by interviews conducted by Project Blueprint Alumni. The 10 week program runs from 03/16 – 05/16. If you have any questions please contact me ([email protected] or 832.443.3318) as I graduated with Class ### in 2011.

7. 10/15/15 – UH Bauer College of Business – “Lessons in Leadership” Aylwin Lewis CEO of Potbelly Sandwich
UH MD Anderson Library Rockwell Pavilion
5:30 pm Networking Reception & 6:00 pm Event
The Inspiring Minds Lecture Series at the C. T. Bauer College of Business is a speaker series designed to engage students & the Houston community through personal reflections from successful business leaders & entrepreneurs.
Website: www.bauer.uh.edu/inspiringminds

8. 10/16/15 FRI - Co-Ed Monthly Sand Volleyball / Happy Hour – 2nd Annual End of Season Party
(7 – 11 PM) Wakefield Crow Bar 954 Wakefield Houston, TX 77018
This is our Annual End of Season Party so in addition to reserving the VB courts we are reserving the private lounge area (accommodates approx.. 100 people) just for our group which includes a pool table, shuffle board, & bar games & is quite spacious. Rumor has it that will be an area for salsa/bachata dancing as well as other types of music. Please join us regardless if you decide to play VB or not & feel free to invite others, the more the merrier. This is a “friendly” VB game so no worries if you haven’t played in a long time or never played. The main purpose is to have a good time amongst friends/new friends & we’re expecting a great turnout.

Cost will be $5-$10 each to cover the costs of the court & private lounge, but more than likely we’ll be able to keep it at $5.
Website: www.wakefieldcrowbar.com
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ulr3p

9. 10/17/15 SAT – 2015 KOREAN FESTIVAL – FREE EVENT
(11 AM – 9 PM) Discovery Green 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002
The Korean Festival (K-Fest) was created w/ the idea of uniting the Korean Community while showcasing the Korean culture to the Greater Houston Community. Korean food/performances/music. Performers include Korean Dancers, folk musicians, TaeKwonDo masters & Houston Symphony.
2014 K-Fest Video: https://youtu.be/28MSru4nZgk
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/898815840153923
Website: www.koreanfestivalhouston.com

10. 10/18/15 SUN – VOLUNTEER FAIR
(11 am - 3 pm) Sam Houston Park 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002
To celebrate Houston volunteering efforts & provide an opportunity for 50 nonprofits to market their organizations & recruit new volunteers, & promote volunteerism in the Houston region. Activities include:
• Volunteer Fair – 50 Non-Profit Booths recruiting new volunteers
• Large Service Project – Attendees will create holiday cards to benefit Volunteer Houston Holiday Project
• Kids Activities – Face painting, balloon animals, bounce house & carnival games
• Give Aways & Live Entertainment
• Food – Carnival food for purchase. FREE Cake.
Website; http://volunteerhouston.org/events/40th-birthday-celebration-volunteer-fair/
FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/1655027898061241

11. 10/23/15 or 11/2/15 Application Deadline
FREE All Travel Expenses Paid – 3 Programs for College Sophomores
Wells Fargo Securities’ - Includes 2016 Summer Internship Program
1. Women on Wall Street Program (Sophomores)
2. Sophomore Diversity Summit
3. Sophomore Leaders Conference & Summer Program

WF Program Info:
http://myfuture.wf.com/pr-pre-ug-soph/?elqaid=271&elqat=2&elqTrackId=ac031a33ea1e4f05b9f471928c5d8d09 -soph

NOTE – All programs are for Sophomores expecting to graduate in FALL 2016 or SUMMER 2017. ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES PAID, including airfare, hotel accommodations, meals & other transportation, will be PAID BY Wells Fargo.

1. WFS WOMEN ON WALL STREET PROGRAM – Deadline 10/23/15
11/12/15 – 11/13/15 - Charlotte, North Carolina
Application Link: www.wfwuevents.com/aspx/Events/Registration.aspx?EventID=2760&elqaid=276&elqat=2&elqTrackId=f589a4e345574a0a8be30a2a354a4c74
• Learn how to navigate the summer analyst recruiting process
• Learn about WFS & the financial services industry
• Meet w/ WFS professionals from Investment Banking and Sales & Trading
• Participate in a Corporate Valuation Seminar conducted by Training the Street

2. WFS SOPHOMORE DIVERSITY SUMMIT – Deadline 11/2/15
12/2/15 – 12/4/15 – Charlotte, North Carolina
Application Link: www.wfwuevents.com/aspx/Events/Registration.aspx?EventID=2759&elqaid=276&elqat=2&elqTrackId=3b580f2cf6b640ee92d91c74f7760ee3
• Interviews for paid summer internships in the 2016 Summer Analyst Program in Investment Banking or Sales & Trading
• Panel Discussions w/ analysts, managers & SR Leaders
• Professional development workshops
• Seminars on investment banking / sales & trading

3. SOPHOMORE LEADERS CONFERENCE & SUMMER PROGRAM – Deadline 11/2/15
FEB 2016 in San Francisco, Chicago, Charlotte or Atlanta
Application Link:
www.wfwuevents.com/aspx/Events/Registration.aspx?EventID=3828&elqaid=276&elqat=2&elqTrackId=c5253ae7ad2e41b5b5c9c1d89dad4392
• Interviews for PAID summer internships in the 2016 Sophomore Summer Financial Analyst Program (SFAP) in Corporate & Commercial Banking
• Panel Discussions w/ analysts, managers & SR Leaders
• Professional Development Workshops
• Seminars on credit, lending & banking
• Community Service Activities

09/28/2015

Video - George R. Brown Convention Centers $175 million worth of area improvements.

$1.5 billion is being invested in the area, according to the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. VIDEO

09/11/2015

9/12/15 SAT – 1,000 UH COUGARS & “FRIENDS of UH” VOLUNTEERS
4th Annual Event – Honoring 9/11 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE.
(7:45–11:45 am) Houston Food Bank (Official Page)
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT - Min Age to Volunteer is 6 yrs old.

Our 4TH ANNUAL EVENT in honor of the 9/11 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE. It’s an AWESOME EVENT & great to see so many UH Cougars AND “Friends of UH” come together to give back to our community. Alumni, Students, Staff, Friends of UH which includes individuals as well as Corporate Groups, Professional Orgs, HS Students & even Boy/Girl Scout Troops. Please help us in setting a record & reaching our goal of 1,000 VOLUNTEERS by inviting others to join us, THE MORE THE MERRIER! The past 2 years we've had over 500 volunteers each year but this year we aim to SET A RECORD.

DUTIES
Appropriate takes ranging from “heavy to light” duties depending on your ability.

9/11 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE VIDEO
To learn more, https://youtu.be/R475DTQeG2M

FB Event Invite - www.facebook.com/events/494761784032728

Please join us in observing 9/11 as a day of good deeds, when we join together in unity, compassion and peace in tribute. It's easy. Visit 911day.org and joi...

09/01/2015

SEPTEMBER 2015 - 8 UPCOMING EVENTS
Professional, FREE Youth Programs, Non-Profits, Social, Dog Lovers & Community

1. (9/5 - 11/14/15) FREE – YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP 4 KIDS
(9:30 – 10:30 am) Held Weekly on Saturday Mornings
Discovery Green (Downtown) 1500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77003
Houston’s only FREE & open writing workshop for kids! Funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, HPL Express, Writers in the Schools, & Discovery Green. For more info please call 832-393-1375. Families & Children Series presented by Shell.
www.discoverygreen.com/1190070

2. (9/5 - 11/14/15) FREE – SPANISH CLASSES 4 Kids (Toddlers - 9 yrs old.)
(11:30 am – 12:30 pm) Held Weekly on Saturdays
Discovery Green (Downtown) 1500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77003
Wonder, learn & grow with certified instructors from Mariana Charvet Aular. Children will learn Spanish in fun & effective ways in these weekly classes for toddlers through 9 years old. Lessons taught each week are independent of one another, so come when you can without fear of missing out!
www.discoverygreen.com/1202953

3. 9/12/15 SAT – FREE Adaptive Waters Sports Festival –
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FREE 4 Individuals w/ SPECIAL NEEDS & IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS
(10 am – 4 pm) Moody Gardens – Palm Beach 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX 77554
Contact [email protected] or call 409-683-4108 for more info or to volunteer.

This event welcomes individuals with special needs to participate in aquatic sports, such as water skiing, sailing and kayaking, with special equipment and instructors. All activities, weather permitting, will be offered free of charge to the individual with special needs and immediate family members on a first come, first serve basis.

Pre-registration is required. Due to limited time, family members of participants will not be allowed to partake in water skiing offered through the event but can enjoy Palm Beach.Additional guests can participate by purchasing a regular admission to Palm Beach. The event schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions

www.moodygardens.com/get_involved/hope_therapy/sports_fest

4. 9/12/15 SAT – 1,000 Volunteers - UH Cougars & "Friends of UH"
4th Annual Event HONORING the 9/11 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
(8 – 11:30 am) – Houston Food Bank (Official Page)
4th Annual Volunteer Event in honor of the 9/11 National Day of Service & organized through the UH Bauer College Alumni Associations Community Service Committee. The first year 168 volunteers attended & the past 2 years we’ve had over 500 volunteers attend each year. This year the goal is to have 1,000 volunteers but your help is needed to reach this goal to invite UH Cougars & “Friends of UH” to join us. This is a family friendly event, minimum age to volunteer is 6 yrs old.

In the past, we’ve had several organize a group from their office, schools (elementary/high school), baseball teams, & boy/girl scout troops. Again this opportunity is open to UH Cougars AND “Friends of UH”. UH Cougars are asked to wear their UH Cougar gear & others are invited to wear shirts representing your employer/organization.

FB Invite: www.facebook.com/events/494761784032728

5. 9/18/15 FRI - Co-Ed Monthly Sand Volleyball / Happy Hour
(7 – 11 PM) Wakefield Crowbar 954 Wakefield Houston, TX 77018
If you’re interested in playing a friendly game of Co-Ed Sand Volleyball please join us & feel free to invite others, the more the merrier. We usually have 60 - 65 people attend including many from our networking group & we reserve 2 courts exclusively for our group. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played in a long time or never played. Theb main purpose is to have a good time amongst friends/new friends. The cost is $5 per VB player & it’s FREE for those not playing.

Website: www.wakefieldcrowbar.com
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ulr3p

6. 9/18/15 – 9/20/15 – Dog Days - 3 Day Festival - FREE
Discovery Green (Downtown) 1500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77003
Dog Days at Discovery Green returns September 18 - 20, 2015! This dog-gone fun weekend includes DockDogs®, canine athletes from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana competing in jumping events; a doggie costume contest and more! Bring your pup and enjoy the three-day festival at Discovery Green! Check back soon for the full event lineup.

www.discoverygreen.com/dogdays

7. 9/20/15 SUN – FREE MOVIE/DOCUMENTARY SCREENING (Human Trafficking Issue)
(7-8:30 pm) Dominican Sisters of Houston 6501 Almeda Rd. Houston, TX 77021
Movie Trailer: https://vimeo.com/81006438

Only a 9-year-old would dream a lemonade stand could free 500 enslaved children & raise $150,000. Initially charging $2 per cup but quickly realizing they had to try something different to reach their goal. They started offering FREE lemonade & simply asking people to donate whatever was in their hearts.

After seeing a photo of two enslaved boys in Nepal, Vivienne Harr is moved to help in the only way she knows how: by setting up her lemonade stand. With the goal of freeing 500 children from slavery, she sets up her stand every day, rain or shine. In telling Vivienne’s story, examines the realities of modern-day slavery, the role we play in it as consumers, and the importance of knowing the story behind what we buy.

This event is free and open to the public.

8. 9/28/15 MON - FREE Wells Fargo Securities MBA Women’s Forum
FREE – All Travel Expenses Paid - Charlotte, NC
Application Deadline – 9/28/15
Open to 1st year female MBA students who are interested in financial services.

You're invited to apply to the Annual MBA Women’s Forum — an event to broaden students' understanding of the financial services sector, including career opportunities in investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities. The program will include an overview of Wells Fargo's history and culture, career and industry overview workshops, and networking opportunities. You'll also gain experience reviewing real deals and case studies to further your development, all while enjoying a peek at what the Charlotte metropolitan area has to offer. All travel expenses will be paid by Wells Fargo.

Info Link: http://myfuture.wf.com/pr-pre-mba-wfs-wf/?elqaid=271&elqat=2&elqTrackId=d33d3419dc344f7db3fce572b18d5a7d

Houston's only free and open writing workshop for kids.

08/23/2015

10/18/15 SUN - TEDxHouston @ UH MAIN CAMPUS
Application Link Available - Spots will go Fast

TEDxHouston coming soon to the UH Main Campus. Application link below, spots will go fast so I encourage you to apply ASAP! For those of you that are unfamiliar with TEDxHouston see video below in comments section.

ABOUT TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

http://tedxhouston.com/2015/

This will be the 5th mayor TEDxHouston event and we have some exciting surprises in store for this year. The event will take place on Sunday October 18th at the University of Houston main campus. It will be a celebration of the last 5 years of innovation and creativity throuhghout our city.

08/23/2015

Houston's Top 10 - Most Instagrammed Restaurants

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