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By Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader The ranch-style home in Timbergrove Manor worked just fine for many years as a rental property. As a home for a millennial member of the owner’s family? Not so much. Wear and tear – and some deferred maintenance – on the 1958 vintage property had really taken a toll in the interim, says homeowner Glora Bee Helm. While the three-bedroom, two-bath home had changed hands more than five times over the decades, it still had a lot of its original features, fittings and floor plan. An overhaul of the dated kitchen – a small, dark and isolated one with breakfast nook – was especially merited, Helm recalls. As remodeled, the spruced up space features an opened up floorplan able to accommodate a whopping 11-ft. island with bar seating under its overhang and an adjacent dining area.
“It’s more livable, more pleasant,� Helm reports. “It’s a real working kitchen. You can move around. Entertain. You can circulate.� ENDING ISOLATION Opening up a kitchen to an adjacent room for more space and better flow is one of the most common renovations homeowners currently seek for houses, especially ones built before the ‘70s, says Rob Hellyer, president of Premier Remodeling and Construction and a member of the Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association. Back in the day, kitchens were more removed from a home’s common rooms, he says. Today’s lifestyle, however, prefers to have whoever is prepping the meals not cut off from the rest of the family. Another open plan driving factor is people wanting more space for guests to congregate when entertaining, he says. While this project’s scope encompassed “only� the kitchen, it was an extensive reno-
Submitted photo In Timbergrove Manor, a kitchen overhaul by Premier Remodeling and Construction removed a 20-ft. wall between adjacent rooms to open up the floor plan as part of the updates.
vation nonetheless, the homeowner and renovator agree. Among the tasks tackled: gutting two rooms, removing the wall between them and in-
possible, he estimates, the cost could go higher. The return on investment, however, appears to be at least the same as a kitchen remodel in general, which in Houston is about 75 percent to 85 percent, Hellyer estimates. LOADING ZONE To open up the Helm home’s adjacent rooms meant removing a 20-ft. load-bearing wall. Since Helm did not want the new supporting beam visible in the newly contiguous space, it went into the attic, along with
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the new wiring, plumbing and air conditioning equipment. Sometimes on projects like this, structurally redistributing the load requires extra foundation work or roof support or both, Hellyer explains, but that was not the case with the Helm project. For those considering a similar project scope, Hellyer says it’s a good time to consider going ahead and also raising the ceiling of the new space since much of the re-routing has to occur anyway.
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Submitted photo The home’s kitchen, pre-renovation, was smaller, darker and more isolated. The original floorplans of homes in the area aren’t working for today’s homeowners.
stalling a support beam, rerouting affected plumbing, wiring and HVAC, rewiring the entire house, replacing kitchen windows and adding French doors with side panels to boost natural light. Any bricks required to match where updates affected the back elevation came from removing a planter at the front of the 1,855-sq.-ft. home. Related tasks, added later, included relocating the home’s electrical service from the back of the garage to the back of the home, something handily tucked into a new breezeway connecting the two structures. Helm declined to share the budget, but said she “knew going into the project that it was going to be costly.� It’s not just the choice of finishes or whether to add an island that can rack up the expense of this kind of project, Hellyer says. A lot depends on the potential challenges of removing the wall. Is it load-bearing? Does it contain plumbing or wiring? How wide is the span once the wall is out? While a ballpark budget range of $50,000 to $75,000 is
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Passerby at the Oak Forest Shopping Center on 43rd Street may have noticed some new activity at the center, including plywood up near Watches by Paulin and scaffolding at the Biomat USA Plasma Center. Interestingly, the center is owned by more than one entity – Weingarten Realty has everything from the Verizon store near the Oak Forest Library down to the Super Cuts. In addition, they lease to Kroger across the street as well as to the tenants in the building that is home to Baskin Robbins and Therapy Village. Karim Nooruddin is the owner of the portion of the center that includes Pizza Hut, Ideal Family Dentist and the plasma center as well as the land that houses Compass Bank. Park Blair owns the Oak Forest Berryhill and the Walgreens property, according to HCAD, is owned by Trilateral Investment Holdings. Carrie Murray, the marketing and communications director for Weingarten, said that the storefront with the plywood is the future home of PetSmart, which is scheduled to open in a 7,000 + square foot space in late 2015. Murray said that the small shop tenants on the south side of the center and PetSmart are being refreshed with a new fascia.
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There is one space for lease in the Weingarten section of the complex – a 1,400 square foot space next to SuperCuts. The building that houses the plasma center is getting a refreshed façade, and the Ideal Family Dentist space already got spruced up. Nooruddin, who owns property off Highway 6 as well as in Dallas and San Antonio, has had his part of the Oak Forest property for three years and would
like to buy more in the vicinity if given the chance. “I love that area,� he said. Nooruddin said that the Compass Bank owns their building and does a ground lease on the land. They are in a 30 year lease with 17 more years to go. The dental office is new and Pizza Hut has been there for a number of years. The plasma center has a lease coming up in January. Nooruddin said he does not know if they plan to renew.
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Kitchen from P. 1B Even renovators can encounter surprises on their projects. (They’re just better equipped to resolve them.) On this project, workers discovered how the floor heights between gutted rooms were offset by an inch. That required some refloating of surfaces before installing the tile flooring. The 2014 project took about three months by Helm’s estimate and only veered from the timeline by her request for a breezeway, she says. Since the renovation’s completion, the home’s interior has had a few smaller tweaks, Helm reports, such as opening up a small section of a living room wall to a dark, narrow hallway beyond it. Next up is the master bathroom. “It’s just in the thinking phase,” she says. To share your home’s renovation story as a Do-Over in The Leader News, contact cynthia.lescalleet@gmail.com
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The calendar. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Hermann Northwest The next meeting will be held July 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the South Tower Classrooms at 1635 North Loop West. The event is free to attend and open to anyone interested in learning more about healthy eating, foot care, stress management, heart health, blood sugar control and exercise. Also available are weekly management classes. Information: 713-8674515. MONTHLY HAPPY HOUR Heights Young Professionals Heights Young Professionals’ monthly happy hour will be at Minute Maid Park for the Astros vs. Angels game. Enter through Union Station Lobby (main entrance near Crawford Street and Texas Avenue). The game is July 30. Networking is 5:30 p.m. followed by the game at 7:10 p.m. The cost for chamber members is $20 and $25 for non-chamber members. Information: info@ heightschamber.com, 713-8616735.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE Inspirational Writers Alive! The Texas Christian Writers Conference will be from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m., Aug. 1, at Houston’s First Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 7401 Katy Freeway. For brochure SASE to: Martha Rogers, 6038 Greenmont, Houston 77092. Information: 713-6867209, marthalrogers@sbcglobal. net. STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S ‘ASSASSINS’ Obsidian Theatre This musical masterpiece will run through Aug. 1. Assassins shares the stories of men and women who attempted or succeeded to assassinate American presidents. Obsidian Theatre is located at 3522 White Oak. Call or visit website to purchase tickets. Information: 713-300-2358, www.sro-productions.com. FISH CAMP 2015 Scarborough High School Scarborough High School, 4141
Costa Rica Rd., will be holding orientation for the Sparta Class of 2019. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m., orientation is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 5. Lunch will be provided. Registration will be accepted by mail or dropped off at Scarborough High School between Aug. 3-Aug. 4. Students may register on the day of Fish Camp. Mail registration to: Sparta Fish Camp, Attn.: Jacqueline L. McWilliams, 4141 Costa Rica Road, Houston 77092. Information: 713-613-2200, jmcwilli@ houstonisd.org. L.I.F.E. PROGRAMS Lone Star College-CyFair Attendees of the Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment weekly programs this August will learn a little history through the Battle of Gallipoli, Aug. 5; and Ancestry.com (in Computer Lab 105 in the library), Aug. 19; as well as healthful coconut oil, Aug. 12; and the Hawaiian hula and treats, Aug. 26. All classes are Wednesdays from 1011 a.m. in the library (Room 131
unless otherwise noted), at 9191 Barker Cypress. Information: 281290-3214, LoneStar.edu. BLOOD DRIVE Memorial Hermann Northwest Come out and save a life by donating blood. Memorial Hermann Northwest, 1635 North Loop West, will hold a blood drive from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6, in South Tower, Classrooms A, B, E and F. Bring ID. Information: 713-8674354 or 713-867-2445. HAPPY HOUR MEETING Houston Heights Association This month’s meeting will focus on bikes - trails, security, safety and fun. The program and meeting is at 7 p.m. Aug. 10, at the Historic Heights Fire Station, 107 W. 12th St. Guests include BikeHouston - Government and Community Affairs Manager Mary Blitzer, and Capt. Larry Satterwhite from HPD speaking about road safety and theft deterrents. Information: www.houstonheights.org, 713-861-4002.
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Breakthrough anointing at Worship Tabernacle Join Pastors Roy and Ann Chapman for a Breakthrough Anointing Service, at 2:30 p.m. July 26. Bring your most urgent prayer request. Worship Tabernacle is located at 3006 E. Richey Rd. in Humble. Call 281-443-2357 or visit www.worshiptabernacle. tv for information. Christianity 101 study at St. Stephen’s Pastor Kevin Otto welcomes all to a new study, Christianity 101, Sundays during the Sunday School hour from 9:4010:40 a.m. in Room 203. The study, based on the Alpha course, teaches the basics of the Christian life. Vacation Bible School will be held July 27-31, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Tuition is $15 for the first child, and $10 for each sibling. Children age 3 (pottytrained) through the fifth grade may attend. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org. Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Heights Vacation Bible School will be held from 9:30 a.m.-noon,
July 27-31, at First Baptist Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St. Call 713-861-3102 or visit www.fbcheights.org for information. A creative approach to prayer at Oaks Presbyterian Oaks Presbyterian Church, 1576 Chantilly Ln., is hosting a community-wide event to celebrate God’s gift of prayer from 5:30-8 p.m. July 28. A hot dog supper will be served followed by a creative approach to prayer. Come to the Cheshire side of the building for parking and the fellowship hall. Please RSVP by calling the church office at 713-682-2556. St. Matthew’s welcomes new pastor St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 4300 N. Shepherd Dr., welcomes Rev. Virginia Wall as its new pastor. Wall comes from Longview, Texas, where she was pastor at Wesley-McCabe United Methodist Church for seven years. Sunday morning worship is 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Wall will begin a sermon series “Living as a Blessed People,� based on the book of Ephesians. Sunday School for all ages follows immediately after worship. The free monthly pancake breakfast resumes Aug. 1, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and fruit will be served, along with coffee and juice. Everyone is welcome. Life Line Screening will be from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20. Preregistration is required. Call 1888-653-6450 to register. Call 713-697-0671 or visit www.stmatthewsmethodist. org for information.
Community Health Fair at Providence MBC The community is welcome to attend a free Health Fair given by Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 403 E. 43rd St. (77022). The fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 1. There will be HIV testing,
vision and dental screening, blood pressure, cholesterol screening, Diabetes, breast cancer awareness, weight loss programs, elderly programs and medical/life insurance information. For information, call 713208-4090.
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s the world has become digitalized, the world of dentistry has been following right along. Paper is quickly leaving the office in favor of paperless charts. Websites can allow a patient to fill out any paperwork needed for an appointment and “send� it straight into their chart at the office. All of this saves time, saves a stamp, and even better — saves a tree! Photos and X-rays can be taken, viewed immediately and magnified to 25x their original size. This allows for better diagnoses from your dentist and for you, the patient, to see what your dentist is fussing about when he sees a problem (the classic “picture worth a thousand words�). These images can even be e-mailed to other offices, in most cases eliminating the need for a new office to take their own images. Digital radiographs also require far less radiation compared to their conventional counterparts. This is a great benefit as we should all be concerned about our levels of radiation exposure and minimizing it wherever possible. Another benefit from digital advancements is the ability to take digital impressions for restorations. It is possible to take an “impression� through a camera scan that allows for your dentist, or their lab to fabricate restorations without the need of traditional impression materials. Take a look around at your next dental appointment and see how all of these advancements are moving to make your patient experience a much more pleasant one.
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Annual garage sale at St. Ambrose St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Rd., will hold their annual garage sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Come by and shop for bargains. Food and beverages will be available. Call 713-410-3888 for information.
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obody likes a braggart. As the old adage goes, “Self-praise stinks.� But many of us fail to realize that there are many subtle ways in which we brag about ourselves. Displaying your knowledge on diverse subjects, especially when our ideas or opinions have not been solicited, is one way in which we can be braggarts. Our education should be like our watch, for use and not for show. That is, keep it in our pocket until we need it. There are times when we are asked for our opinion or asked about our accomplishments and then it may be appropriate to toot our own horn. But, even in that context, for example in the course of a job interview where someone is explicitly asking us to sing our own praises, we should do so in a modest way. Let our honors and accomplishments speak for themselves, and then against the backdrop of our modesty and humility, they will shine all that much brighter. “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,� declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:23-24
You are cordially invited to the church that can guide you in what you must do to be saved.
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Hear The Gospel - Mark 16:15; Roman 10: 14-17 Believe The Gospel - John 8:24; Hebrews 11:6 Repent - Luke 17:3-5; Acts 17:30 Confess - Mathew 10:32; Romans 10:9-10 Be Baptized - Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Col 2:11-13 Live Faithfully Till Death - John 8:31; Revelation 2:10; Hebrew 10:23 The Norhill Church of Christ is a non-denominational church located in the near north side of Houston in the inner loop 77009 area. It has operated as a church of Christ since 1927, it is located at 634 West Cottage on the corner of West Cottage and Reagan streets. The Norhill Church of Christ teaches only the Bible, without reference to any man-originated creed. Bible study services for all ages are held at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Sunday morning Worship begins at 10:15am. Sunday evening worship is at 6:00pm Wednesday evening worship and Bible study is held at 7:30pm. Norhill welcomes everyone to attend worship or Bible study to learn more about the truth of the Bible.
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Weekly Sunday Services • Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. • Morning:10:30 a.m. • Evening: 4:15 p.m.
A House of Hope and Prayer in the Heart of Houston Rev. Elizabeth Grasham
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The Classifieds. Wanting to run a classified ad? CALL 713-686-8494 Monday - Friday. We accept credit cards.
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MAN CAVE: Las Vegas Lucky 7 slot, coins and bills. Perfect condition, $500. 713-869-0656.
WEIGHT LOSS DRINK: Promoters needed. Earn extra money. Healthstar. FGxpress.com. Call Craig, 713-812-8981. (8-15)
WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF)
LEGG-PLATT ADJUSTABLE QUEEN ELECTRIC BED: Serta mattress, $799.99. Like new. Home 281-890-3183, cell 832708-1954.
BLUE MOON ANTIQUES: Antiques and collectibles. Providing estate sale services. 3311 Ella. 832-2867882. www.bluemoonantiqueshouston.com. Like us on www.facebook.com/ bluemoonantiqueshoustontx.
GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 25, 4118 Hill Oak Dr. Clothing, camping equipment, cookware, paintings and more.
THE FOAM STORE
2217 W. 34th, Ste. A.
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Free Termite Inspection DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED: Part-time. Retirees and housewives welcome. Must own vehicle and be familiar with Houston area. 713-628-1385. (8-15)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SECRETARY with strong secretarial skills and computer capabilities for a general construction company. Construction experience helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resumes: tgonzales@ westfallgroup.com. (7-25)
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CHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s Historic Bungalow, perfect for small events. Recitals, luncheons, fundraisers - events up to 100 people. Grand piano, stage, round tables, small catering kitchen. Call Lizz Martin, 281-217-6070, regarding this Heights landmark.
CLEANING SERVICES HOUSECLEANING BY DEBBIE: Dependable, quality service. References. 713826-1776. (TF)
ADULT CARE COMFORT KEEPERS: Inhome senior care services, 713-974-6920. Call today to schedule a free in home consultation. (TF)
FOR SALE CARPET & FLOORING ALL OF YOUR FLOORING NEEDS: Installation, sales and service‌yours or mine. Carpet restretch and repairs also. Call Sam, 713-5825500. (TF)
I CAN HELP WITH YOUR LOVED ONE or housekeeping. References. Betty, 713-699-1077.
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Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior is hereby commencing a forfeiture proceeding against the following items of wildlife or wildlife products, which were seized in the Houston area of Texas on the date indicated because they were involved in one or more vioÂŹlations of any of the following law: Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1538(a)(1)(A), 16 U.S.C. 1538 (a)(1)(G), l6 U.S.C. 1538(c)(1) and 16 U.S.C 1538 (e). These items are subject to forfeiture to the United States under Title l6, U.S.C. Sec. l540(e), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1377, or l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3374 and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l4.91(a) and 14.61. Any person with an ownership or financial interest in said items who desires to claim them must file a claim with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement office, 19241 David Memorial Drive #175, Shenandoah, TX 77385. Such claim must be received by the above office by July 28, 2015. The claim will be transmitted to the U.S. Attorney for institution of a forfeiture action in U.S. District Court. If a proper claim is not received by the above office by such date, the items will be declared forfeited to the United States and disposed of according to law. Any person who has an interest in the items may also file with the above office a petition for remission of forfeiture in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 12.24, which petition must be received in such office before disposition of the items. Storage costs may also be assessed.
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BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement. Call 713-681-3600. (TF)
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MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE on Econoline vans needed. Experience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required. Salary commensurate with experience. 713-681-3600. (TF)
DRIVERS/OWNER OPS: Local work. Home daily, benefits. CDL-A, one year experience, great driving record. Sunsetlogistics. com. 281-693-4587 or 888215-4285. (8-1)
SUPER ORIGINAL 1950’S/ ATTORNEY’S ESTATE SALE: Sports and Rock & Roll memorabilia, vinyl records, furniture, tools galore. House packed full. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 23-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 25. Silver items, household items, adult clothing, jewelry, furniture. 6114 Golden Forest Dr.
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2000 HONDA ACCORD: 6-cyl., fully loaded, good condition, 94K miles, $2,500 or best offer. 281-787-8082. (8-8)
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In last week’s column I doled out my opinion about where the art is in the Heights. My closing thought about following the artists could easily segue into the this week’s theme at The Leader, The Vision. Writing from my obser vations, the art scene in Houston appears to be everywhere. Perhaps because we’re so spread out, or that there is no zoning likely a combination. In the past, following an art “scene� here has been the equivalent to throwing a dart at a map. Today, there is no debate about it, Washington Avenue Arts District has the highest number of artists in the city and the state at over 300 artists. The Heights will always art from featured artist be an artsy neighborhood original Paige Woodring. but a short drive to our south, and you’ll be swimming in art at open studio events like The Summer Series on Friday evening July 31. This is the second event this summer where patrons can tour four of the studio buildings, visit artists in their workspace and enjoy cocktails and some very tasty bites from Beaver’s and Hugs and Donuts. Painter and native Houstonian Paige Woodring has a studio at Winter Street Studios and will be at the Summer Series on July 31, and also the next day will be a featured artist at White Linen Night in the Heights on 19th Street. On her website she describes her pieces as being known for their size, ample texture and incorporation of various outside elements. I can tell you, they ARE big and very colorful. Woodring attends outdoor shows like mine, Midtown Art in the Park and City Centre Art Market, but she tells me that she sells most of her art out of her studio, number 20, at Winter Street Studios. I asked Paige a few questions about her experience as a working artist in Houston.
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My wedding in 2005 got pushed back a week due to Hurricane Rita. I ended up getting married on my birthday, Saturday, October 1, exactly 28 years from the Saturday I was born on. See Woodring’s paintings from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 31 at her studio, #20 at the Summer Series at Winter Street Studios 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007. You can also catch her at White Linen Night in the Heights on 19th Street. Her website is WoodringFineArt.com. Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at ArtValet@gmail.com or visit him on the web at ArtValet.com and follow on Twitter @ArtValet
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Fall 2015 Registration Now Open
Baseball • Soccer • Softball Registration for Fall Soccer is available online until August 15th Fall Baseball and Softball until August 29th. Soccer games begin September 12th and Baseball & Softball games begin October 3rd!
A Long Term Commitment to Youth Sports Continues The Oaks Dads’ Club has provided youth sports in the Oak Forest area since 1954. We celebrated our 60th Anniversary last April. In the last 5 years alone we have had over sixteen hundred boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 16 years old participate in Baseball, Softball, Football and Soccer. In March of 2015, the Oaks Dads’ Club acquired the use of the Candlelight Fields at 6500 Rena Street. The addition of these fields will ensure the continued growth of our youth sports programs for years to come. For example, we see a rapid expansion of our newly invigorated soccer program. The Oaks Dads’ Club is more than just youth sports it’s about family and dedication to the community. In fact, many of the parents and grandparents of current players at the Oaks Dads’ Club were players here themselves!! Our motto, “as the twig is bent, so grows the tree,” is a reflection of our commitment to the growth and development of our youth.
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