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Here's what's scheduled in the community for the days ahead:
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Mental Health Workshop For Professionals
Mental Health America of Greater Houston will sponsor a skills-building workshop for clergy, lay ministers and mental health professionals 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer. Attendees will earn continuing education credits. See www.mhahouston.org for registration and more information.
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Prostate Health Conference
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Center will host a free prostate health conference at 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 11, at the Mays Clinic, 1220 Holcombe Blvd. The one-hour program will include lectures on nutrition and diet aimed at preventing prostate cancer, facts on genetics of the disease, and information on prostate screening. A question-and-answer session will follow. To register, call 713-792-8924 by Sept. 8. See www.mdanderson.org/publiceducation for more information. Free parking is available under the Mays Clinic.
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Alzheimer’s Association’s Houston Memory Walk® 2008
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Second Annual Houston Memory Walk® is set for 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Buffalo Bayou Trail, 800 Bagby St., Downtown. There is no registration fee. Everyone is welcome to participate and raise awareness and funds. A total of 11 walks will be held in the Houston and Southeast Texas area, with locations from Katy to Galveston County to Nacogdoches. For a complete listing, or to start or join a team, see www.alztex.com.
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Soldiers' Angels To Collect Items For U.S. Wounded in Iraq
Soldiers’ Angels will collect items needed by wounded soldiers at the 345th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Walmart Supercenter, 9025 Spencer Highway, LaPorte. Some of the articles needed include white tube socks, flip flops, foot powder, body lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste and freezer pops. Representatives of the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army will be on hand with games and prizes.
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Hot Rods, Horses and Harleys
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Palomino Committee will host "Hot Rods, Horses & Harleys," 5:30 p.m.-midnight Sat., Sept. 13, at the Edwin Hornberger Conference Center. Proceeds will support the 2009 HLSR Palomino Horse Show. Highlights will include auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment. For more information, contact Rachel Brown.
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St. Timothy's Women's Craft Show
The 33rd Annual St. Timothy's United Methodist Women's Craft Show is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the church, 8787 North Houston-Rosslyn. Over 70 booths are slated, featuring hand-crafted items and manufactured goods. A silent auction will also be featured, and proceeds will help fund local and national missions that benefit women, children and youth.
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Dickinson Italian Heritage Celebration
Dickinson's first-ever Italian Heritage Celebration - A Taste of Italy is set Sept. 13 and 14 at the Historic Railroad Center, 218 F.M. 517 West. The event, hosted by The City of Dickinson, will spotlight Italian culture, food, wine and history 4-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, contact Dee Cover at 281-534-4367.
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2008 Massage for the Cure
The 2008 Massage for the Cure fund-raising event is set for Sept. 15 at Houston-area Massage Envy locations. Free one-hour massages will be offered in exchange for a donation of any amount to the local Susan G. Komen chapter to help fight breast cancer. Reservations will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. Mon., Sept. 8. For locations, see www.massageenvy.com.
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Tokyo String Quartet
Houston Friends of Music opens its 2008-09 season with the Grammy-nominated Tokyo String Quartet at 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 18, in Stude Concert Hall at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, 6100 Main St. For tickets, call 713-348-5400 or see www.HoustonFriendsofMusic.org.
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HERE Expo
The City of Houston's Housing and Employment Resources Expo is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The event provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to meet prospective employers, get information on housing, and participate in workshops on keeping Medicare and Medicaid after returning to work. For more info, see www.houstontx.gov/here/.
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Association to Host Interactive Strategies '08
The Houston Interactive Marketing Association will host Interactive Strategies '08, a conference targeting the latest interactive strategies and advanced technologies, Sept. 18 at the Angelika Theater, 1100 Texas Ave. For more information, see www.is-conference.com/.
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Weather Museum To Host "W-Zone" on Museum Day
The John. C. Freeman Weather Museum, 5104 Caroline, will host the “W-Zone” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum District Day, Sept. 20. Families are welcome to come join in a free, fun-filled day of weather and engineering-related activities, including weather experiments and demonstrations, an inflatable bounce house, contests, prizes and more. Free parking is available on the streets surrounding the museum, and shuttle buses will provide free transportation to and from other participating museums.
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Unity and Angel Tree Ride
The Third Annual "Wheels Of Grace" Unity and Angel Tree Ride is set for Sept. 20 in 13 American cities, including Houston. Registration for the local event will be held 8-11 a.m. at Church Of The Harvest, 7505 Wilson Drive, Manvel, with the ride beginning at noon. For more information, see www.wheelsofgrace.com/unityride.
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Destination Dignity 2008
The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County will host Destination Dignity 2008, a free fun walk aimed at combating societal stigma, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 20 at the MHMRA Conference Center, 7033 Southwest Freeway. The non-competitive walk will be followed by an educational program highlighting the abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. For more information, see www.mhmraharris.org.
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Best Tasting Golf Tournament 2008
The Professional Chef's Association of Houston will hold a golf tournament benefitting its Junior Members Competition Team Sept. 22 at Pecan Grove Country Club, 3000 Plantation Drive, Richmond. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Dinner will include tastings from various restaurants and the PCAH Junior Culinary Team. For more info, see www.pcahouston.org.
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Free Community Job Fair
The Houston Area Urban League, the AARP Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Labor will host a free career fair and blood drive with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 23, at the Toyota Center.
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Conference Set by National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer
The National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer (NBLIC) will host the “Health Disparities Symposium on Cancer: Addressing the Issues,” Sept. 22-23 at the Marriott Houston, 1750 West Loop South. The conference for health professionals, co-sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, will address racial and ethnic health disparities, clinical trials and African-American participation, barriers to health care, and cancer disparities. The Susan G. Komen “On the Go” tour bus will also be on hand. Among featured speakers will be Dwight E. Randle, Ph.D., senior scientific advisor for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Lovell A. Jones, Ph.D., director of the Center for Research on Minority Health at M. D. Anderson, and Elise D. Cook, M.D., associate professor of Clinical Cancer Prevention at M. D. Anderson. Registration is $50 per day. For more information, see nblicSRO.msm.edu or call 1-800-950-2045.
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Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
The Down Syndrome Society's Eighth Annual Houston Buddy Walk is set for 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27, rain or shine. Participants will walk about a mile along the Buffalo Bayou trails behind Wortham Center to Jones Plaza where the Buddy Bash will be held with music, games, clowns and refreshments. Registration begins at 5 p.m. For more info, see www.dsah.org.
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Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza
The Eighth Annual Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza will be held 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday in September at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Visitors can watch the bird banding, adopt a hummingbird, browse the Nature Store, walk the nature trails, or buy a plant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. For more info and a map, see www.gcbo.org.
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2008 Walk MS Series
The 2008 Walk MS series, supporting the research and programs of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Lone Star Chapter, is set for Sept. 20, 27 and 28 in Kemah, Katy, The Woodlands and downtown Houston. Distances range from 1 to 5 miles, and all treks offer family-friendly fun. To participate, volunteer or donate to support a walker, see www.walkmstexas.org.
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West Houston Community Center Pro-Am
The Fourth Annual West Houston Community Center Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament is set for a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Sept. 29 at Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Road. Each amateur foursome registered at $1,500 will play with a pro. Lunch will be provided, and an awards ceremony and dinner buffet will follow. Amateurs play for thousands in merchandise and gift certificates, while pros play for a $10,000 purse. Proceeds help young people and adults overcome alcohol, drug, and family problems. Sanctioned by the PGA-Southern Texas Section. For more information, contact John Funk at 281-497-7211.
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Gem & Mineral Show
The Houston Gem and Mineral Society’s 55th Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be held Sept. 26-28 at the Humble Civic Center. The Show will feature moon rocks from NASA, a dinosaur diorama, dealers and educational speakers, displays, demonstrations, and activities. Tickets good for all three days are $5 for adults and $4 for students, teachers, and seniors. Children under 12 get in free with an adult. For more information, see www.hgms.org.
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Patti LaBelle to Launch SPA Season
Grammy Award-winner Patti LaBelle will headline the kickoff of Society For The Performing Arts' 2008-09 season at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at Jones Hall. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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Mercury Baroque Chamber Orchestra to Open Season
The Mercury Baroque Chamber Orchestra season opens at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Wortham Center with Handel's Opus 6 (1730) performed by Mercury Baroque's strings. For more information, see www.mercurybaroque.org.
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Bay Area Chorus "Clear Lake Spectacular"
The Bay Area Chorus will present Clear Lake Spectacular at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The Clear Lake Symphony, the Bay Area Youth Singers will join the chorus in a concert of opera selections and orchestral favorites. For more information, see www.bayareachorus.org.
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The Komen Houston Race for the Cure® will step off at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 4, downtown. Participants come from all over the country to participate in memory of loved-ones and to help raise money for national cancer research through the Komen award and grant programs. For more information about membership, volunteering and local activities, see www.komen-houston.org, or call 713-783-9188.
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The Lindsay Foundation Golf Tournament & Auction
The Lindsay Foundation’s Ninth Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Auction will be held Fri., Oct. 3, at Oakhurst Golf Club in Porter. Advance registration $99 through Sept. 3, after which it's $125. Registration includes greens fee, cart, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, dinner, and more. The dinner and auction are open to non-players at $15 per person. Proceeds will assist families with medical treatment, therapies and rehabilitative equipment for special-needs children. For more information, see www.lindsayfoundation.org, call Laurie or Helen at 281-399-2937, or e-mail helpforachild@lindsayfoundation.org.
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SPA To Present Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel
Society For The Performing Arts will present Compañia Flamenco José Porcel at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Jones Hall. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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St. Maximilian Kolbe Fall Festival
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community, 10135 West Road, will hold its annual fall festival 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 4. Highlights will include a petting zoo, camel rides, kids' activities, a silent auction, a white elephant sale, crafters and vendors.
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Rock for Houston's Youth Concert
Rock for Houston's Youth Concert, benefiting Children at Risk, is set for 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 4, at Warehouse Live. The lineup includes Novista, Fulton Reed, BCBP, Westborn, Rowe, Sevi, The Crisis, The Blue Poptarts, The Abyss, and Advent Scars. Tickets are $11, and all ages are welcome.
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All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
The A. D. Players' 42nd season begins Sept. 10 with Robert Fulghum's "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. September 10, 11, 17 and 24; 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. In addition, a Saturday matinee will be staged Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m., and an audio description and captioning performance is set for 2:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 5.
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SPA To Present Laurie Anderson's "Homeland"
Society For The Performing Arts will present Laurie Anderson's "Homeland" at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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Run for the Word
Incarnate Word Academy's 13th annual 5k run and 2.5k walk will step off at 8 a.m. Oct. 12 from 608 Crawford St., downtown. A pancake breakfast will be served 7-11 a.m., accepting donations of $5 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds benefit IWA athletics. For registration and more info, see www.incarnateword.org.
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Pink on the Green Golf Tournament
The Eighth Annual Pink on the Green Golf Tournament is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 13 at Timber Creek Golf Course, 4554 F.M. 2351, Friendswood. Golfers will have an opportunity to win $5,000 in a putting contest and a hole-in-one prize. Proceeds benefit programs and services of Julia F. Thompson, Inc., which awards college scholarships in conjunction with the Mu Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
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Van Chancellor Golf Classic
The Children's Assessment Center will host the 16th Annual Van Chancellor Golf Classic Wed., Oct. 15, at Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda. Registration and lunch are at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The Hawaiian-themed tournament will feature a four-man scramble with assorted prizes, including a 2008 Jaguar XF for a hole-in-one. The $300 entry fee includes greens fees, golf cart, lunch, dinner, a goodie bag and tropical libations. For more details, contact Cristina Lafuente at 713-986-3536.
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SPA To Present David Sedaris
Society For The Performing Arts will present David Sedaris at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Jones Hall. Sedaris will read from new and unpublished works including his most recent book, "When You Are Engulfed in Flames." For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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SPA To Present Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society
Society For The Performing Arts will present a Rachmaninov program performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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SPA To Present Bossa Nova: The First 50 Years
Society For The Performing Arts will present composer-arranger Oscar Castro-Neves leading an all-star ensemble in a celebration of 50 years of bossa nova at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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Joan Lunden to Address M.D. Anderson Colorectal Cancer Seminar
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Colon Cancer Alliance have partnered with noted journalist and best-selling author Joan Lunden for a free educational seminar on colorectal cancer 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat, Nov. 8, at M. D. Anderson’s Cancer Prevention Building, 1155 Pressler St. Colorectal cancer patients, long-term survivors, caregivers, family and friends are invited to attend. The seminar will offer information about lifestyle management and the latest treatment advances. To register, call 1-877-422-2030 or complete theregistration form at www.ccalliance.org.
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Red Wine & Blue Food and Wine Festival
In conjunction with Veterans’ Day, Nov. 8, the Houston Intown Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Red Wine & Blue Food and Wine Festival at Levy Park, 3801 Eastside at Richmond Ave. The event, benefiting Houston’s veterans, will showcase samplings of local cuisine, an array of fine wines, and live music. Event sponsors include the Upper Kirby District and the City of Houston's Parks & Recreation, Special Events, and Veterans Affairs Departments. For more information, see www.houston-intown.com.
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Helping Hearts Golf Tourney
Helping Hearts Support Group's Third Annual Golf Tournament will tee off at 8 a.m. Nov. 9 at Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda Road. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Entry fee is $125 per person and includes greens fee, cart, driving range balls, a snack, lunch and tea. For more information, see www.thehelpinghearts.org.
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Dutch Dash 5K Run and One-Mile Walk
The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society of Katy & Houston will host the Dutch Dash 5K Run and One-Mile Walk at 8 a.m. Sat., Nov. 15, at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. Proceeds help individuals with chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome obstacles and achieve full lives. For more information, see www.active.com.
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Sharpstown Baptist Church Acappella Concert
Sharpstown Baptist Church, 7000 Bellaire Blvd., will present a 50th anniversary acappella concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15. Advance tickets are $15. For more information, see www.acappella.org or call 713-522-2270.
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Sustainable Living Launches Recycling Event
Sustainable Living in Houston and Ion Geophysical will inagurate Drop And Swap - A Texas Recycles Day event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15 at Cypress United Methodist Church, 13403 Cypress. Residents are encouraged to drop off recyclables, like household batteries, clear glass, plastics #1 thru #7, paper, aluminum and tin cans, and electronic devices, and swap lightly used clothing, shoes, books, CDs, and other items.
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Festival of Lights 2008
The Seventh Annual Festival of Lights is set for 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15-Jan. 3 at Moody Gardens in Galveston. More than a million twinkling lights will illuminate the tropical acreage, with activities for all ages, dozens of festive scenes, live musical entertainment, holiday shopping, pictures with Santa and ice-skating at the area’s only outdoor ice rink!
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Houston Ballet 2008 Nutcracker Market
More than 315 vendors are slated to participate in the 28th Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Nov. 12-16 at Reliant Center. The holiday shopping extravaganza features home décor, gourmet food, garden gifts, clothing, toys, candles, sporting gifts, novelties, accessories and more. Proceeds benefit the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship programs. For more info and tickets, see www.nutcrackermarket.com.
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SPA To Present Chava Alberstein
Society For The Performing Arts will present Israeli folk singer Chava Alberstein at 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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Citizens for Animal Protection Celebrity Paws Gala
The 22nd Annual Celebrity Paws Gala, benefiting Citizens for Animal Protection, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Hilton Americas Hotel, 1600 Lamar. CAP has served pets and people in Greater Houston for over 35 years, sheltering and caring for over 400,000 orphaned, neglected and injured animals.
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Former Students of San Antonio's Jefferson High Sought for Reunion
The 1998 class of Thomas Jefferson High School, San Antonio, is seeking alumni for a reunion Nov. 29. For more information, contact Jessica Diaz-Rivera at 210-414-1307 or Felipe A. Cadena Jr. at 210-687-4245.
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SPA To Present Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
Society For The Performing Arts will present Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Jones Hall. The Grammy Award-winning group, perhaps best known for their collaborations on Linda Ronstadt’s albums "Canciones de Mi Padre" and "Mas Canciones," will perform a Christmas program. For tickets or more information call 713-227-4SPA or see www.spahouston.org.
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Houston Homeless Run
The first Houston Homeless Run is set for Dec. 7 stepping off from Tranquility Park, downtown. Events will include 1K, 5K and 10K runs with registration ranging from $10 to $35. For more information, see www.houstonhomelessrun.org.
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Santa's Swingin' '40s Christmas Aboard Battleship Texas
Santa will visit the Battleship Texas, 3523 Battleground Road, LaPorte, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13. Onboard activities will include swing music and dancing, hot wassail, and pictures with Mr. Claus.
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Annual Heritage Society Candlelight Tour
The sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas come to Sam Houston Park 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 as The Heritage Society presents the 46th Annual Candlelight Tour. Highlights will include paths lit by glowing candlelight, tours of some of Houston’s most historic structures, carolers, storytellers and crafters. In Santa’s Workshop, children can have their photos taken while visiting with St. Nicholas. Children can also play in the snow and build snowmen. In addition, The Heritage Society Museum will present “What’s Cookin’? Two Centuries of American Foodways,” an exhibit exploring the history and cultural development of food. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at 713-655-1912, www.heritagesociety.org, or at the gate.
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