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in The Associated Press. “Unable to get treatment for her son or to pay for it, Chusovitina came to Germany at the invitation of a club in Cologne. A fundraising campaign and money she earned in competitions paid for Alisher’s treatment, and he is fully recovered.”

This go-round, Chusovitina is back in action for her native country and competing all-around on Sunday, August 7. Chusovitina and her coach have high hopes for placing in vault, in which she won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.

“I am feeling good,” Chusovitina told The Associated Press. “On the podium, everyone is the same whether you are 40 or 16. You have to go out and do your routine and your jumps. But it’s a pity there are no points for age,” she added, breaking into a smile.

As Chusovitina’s coach, Discover Gymnastics’ Markesich says she’s watched Boguinskaia shine in adapting and modifying her approach with her seasoned Olympian.

“The two are friends, and as friends she can relate to her on a different level,” Markesich said. “She knows her really well. She knows what motivates her and what she can handle. Most importantly, she knows how to keep her safe and accommodate her needs.”

Going to the Olympics has always been a dream for Markesich.

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There’s been a spike in snake-sightings in the community this summer. In the past few months, people living in the Heights, Garden Oaks, and Timbergrove Manor have shared photos on Facebook of a serpent slithering through their gardens and yards. Alarmingly, a number of these folks have also identified the creature as a copperhead – a venomous, tan, copper, black and brown snake native to Texas.

“Yes, we have seen an uptick in the number of copperheads found in trees,” stated Brent Ortego, Wildlife Diversity Biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

“We speculate that the snakes are climbing to catch cicadas emerging from the earth and crawling up the trunks.”

It is important to note that No Kidding it is difficult to identify snakes, A family and the vast found a pig majority of our in the Heights local populations are harmStory • 8A less. A simple rat snake may easily be mistaken for one more dangerous. That said, the copperhead population throughout our area has been more active this year.

Between the hours of dusk and midnight, the animals have been in a hunting frenzy. It is likely that members of our community have indeed stumbled on the animals – literally.

Why are they so lively now? Some experts think it’s because this is the “17th year of the cicada” – the year when the greatest number of the noisy insects emerge from the ground to climb into trees, providing a virtual copperhead food buffet.

The American Center for Disease Control estimates that there are between 7,000 and 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes in the US each year. While rattlesnakes lead the pack, a close second stems from copperhead bites. There are thousands more bites when dogs are added in.

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Photos by Christina Martinez Carly Markesich with her tickets to the Summer Olympics in Rio. Discover Gymnastics coach Francisco Acuna will accompany her. Two competing Olympic gymnasts - Oksana Chusovitina and Catalina Escovar - have trained at Discover this year.

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his year’s Olympics are getting a taste of wisdom.

Uzbekistan’s Oksana Chusovitina is on the road to Rio de Janeiro for her seventh consecutive Olympic appearance, at the age of 41.

Chusovitina is on the road to Rio with her coach Svetlana Boguinskaia; some may remember her as “The Russian Swan.”

Boguinskaia has quite the resume, too, holding hardware as a threetime Olympic gold medalist, seventime world champion and nine-time European champion.

When Boguinskaia isn’t coaching the oldest Olympic female gymnast in history, she spends time within The Leader neighborhood at Discover Gymnastics on the board for the gym’s charity – Discover Fitness Foundation – and holding a summer camp for the gym’s elite athletes.

“Svetlana and I have been working together for almost 10 years,” Carly Markesich, Discover Gymnastics’ owner said. “When Oksana is in the U.S., when she’s in Houston, they train here.”

The two Olympians are the spokespersons for Discover Fitness Foundation, a charity that raises funding to help pay partial, or all, for about 200 kids in 10 different gyms all over the state.

It’s a worthy cause that Chusovitina can personally relate to.

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Married to Uzbekistan’s Olympic wrestler Bakhodir Kuranov, the two birthed a son in 1999 – Alisher.

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Pct. 1 to host community games Well before Ferguson, Baton Rouge, Dallas and Black Lives Matter became code words for tension between law enforcement personnel and the diverse public they serve, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen and staff created a continuing series of public activities and events to repair the frayed bonds and increase understanding.

The interaction and dialogue continue Saturday, July 30, with the third annual “Building Bridges Between Law Enforcement & Youth” basketball and soccer tournament and community services fair.

Special guests will include rap artist Paul Wall.

Tournament teams will start arriving at 9 a.m. at Sam Houston High School, 9400 Irvington Blvd. in Houston, and activities will continue to 2 p.m.

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen hopes to repair relations between law enforcement and the public they serve.

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The 3-on-3 basketball tournament is open to teams in these age brackets: 711, 12-15 and 16-17.

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By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader On the morning after police officers were shot in an ambush in Dallas, Texas, Oak Forest resident Justin Gordon woke up to the news. “I was horrified; I was in shock,” he said.

Like so many of us, Gordon’s first instinct was to reach out to our first responders, to thank them and let them know just how grateful we are for their unrelenting courage and service. Then Gordon thought of a way to do it – a thank you party. The young father arranged an event held Monday, July 25, and it could not have been more successful.

“Justin approached us with an idea to hold a First Responder Appreciation Event, and we thought it was a great, great idea,” stated American Legion Post 560’s Commander, Richard Voorhies. It took the members of the post all of nine seconds to sign on.

American Legion Post 560 sits on the edge of Oak Forest and Garden Oaks on Alba Street, in the heart of the community. The 70-year-old post has a commercial kitchen, full-service bar, plenty of seating and parking, and a large lot.

All of it was put to good use the night of the party.

Not only were hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks served at this celebration, but there was a bounce house for kids, a face-painter, magnificent police horses, HPD’s explosive detecting dogs, flood recovery vehicles, firetrucks, a stunning selection of sports cars - and a live camel for camel rides. There was something for everyone.

Even some celebrities attended. Outlaw Dave from KPRC AM 950 managed the sound system, and the ever-popular Constable Alan Rosen was sighted with a hamburger in-hand.

“One of the greatest things about the first responder event is that 100 percent of all of it,

Two police officers from HPD’s mounted patrol division test drive a new model at the American Legion Post 560’s First Responder Appreciation Event. (Photo by Kim Hogstrom)

was donated,” stated Voorhies. “The food, the bouncy house, the face-painter, the DJ’s time and equipment, all of it, so we can give every penny generated to the 100 Club.”

The party was open to the public. The $25 entry fee included dinner, two drinks (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) and access to all the fun things to see and do. Area first responders needed only show their badge to get in for free. About 60 did.

There were Harris County sheriffs, Houston policemen and women, Houston firemen and women, and EMS professionals everywhere.

And typical of the American Legion, absolutely every person participating – cooking, serving, cleaning up – was a volunteer from the post or the community.

More than 300 people enjoyed the party, and north of $8,000 was raised for the 100 Club.

Keep yours eyes on The Leader for the next First Responder Appreciation Event. This is one you will not want to miss.

Chamber pushes buying local first The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a series of banners along West 19th Street to foster its program of “Buy Local First.” A total of 30 colorful banners have been hung from West 19th Street at Shepherd Drive to Yale Street. The banners feature bold orange and green graphics and encourage visitors to the area, business owners, merchants and professionals to support area businesses.

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We’re repeating history, and that’s good A mong my many failings in formal education, two stand out as overtly embarrassing.

When I discovered the ability to write, I lost the ability to add (something about left-brain, rightbrain). And when I sat in history classes, you could have handed me a thumbtack and I would have been more interested.

These are not proud admissions, but I’ve also made attempts to right the wrongs. When my career transitioned from journalism to running a business, and math became a necessity, I discovered that the “+” symbol on a calculator is the biggest button and the easiest to press.

As for my other shortcoming, I literally bought a book (pictured) called The Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History. Of course, I made it to the second chapter and forgot I owned it. Instead, I married a very smart woman and she tells me everything I need to know about British monarchs, which I think is all that matters in history anyway.

Speaking of history, we’ve spent the past week at The Leader digging up all kinds of historical information about our neighborhoods to publish in today’s special edition called, “Those Were the Days.”

The genesis of this section predates our company’s ownership by decades. Former owner Terry Burge and his team did an outstanding job

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of sifting through old photos and having the elder residents of our community tell stories about the way things used to be around here.

I must admit: I’m enthralled.

Did you know that Bonnie and Clyde used the Heights as a hideout during their rampage across the country? Apparently, they holed up in a house on 14th Street near Studewood.

What I found most interesting, though, was a story about The Leader’s very first edition on Nov. 19, 1954. We don’t have a copy of that paper anywhere in the office, but we did find a story about the most important news of the day, which happened to be construction of what is now the North Loop from just east of I-45 to North Shepherd.

According to the article, the project took one year.

Can you imagine TxDOT building anything in one year?

One of the ads in that 1954 newspaper was from a real estate

Most people like history. I needed a little help from this book (which I actually didn’t read).

company that listed a home on Arlington Street in the Heights. The 6-room home could be purchased for $4,000. Today, there’s a home listed on Arlington for $1.2 million.

As I’ve already admitted, math is not my strong suit, so I asked our associate publisher, Frank Vasquez, to help me figure out exactly how much that home would have appreciated (if it were the same home).

Turns out, over the past 60 years, that home grew in value at a rate of 9.97 percent a year.

Let’s put it this way: If you bought a home on Arlington today for $1.2 million and it appreciated at the same level for the next

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the TV weather person takes the actual temperature and adds 20 degrees, and no one questions the higher figure.

But when it’s 100 degrees it’s 100 degrees. On the other hand, my mother was born and grew up in Dallas, and when she would come visit us in Houston she would subtly mention the Houston humidity, remarking that Dallas wasn’t like that. “Mom,” I would say, “I grew up in Dallas, too, and those summers were blisteringly hot.” She would reply: “But it’s a dry heat.” I’d try again: “When it was 105 degrees it was 105 degrees, and that’s hot!” Never argue with your mother.

Let’s put our problems in perspective. On Aug. 5, 2015, the southeastern Iraqi city of Samawah reported a temperature of 119.5 degrees Fahrenheit and a dew point of 85.1 with a feels-like temperature of 159 degrees. In the southern Iraqi city of Basrah earlier that month the city’s high exceeded 120 degrees for eight straight days before falling to a cool 119.3. To the north, that same week Baghdad logged four consecutive days in the 120s. A question: Who wants Iraq anyway?

We just mentioned the dew point, another totally meaningless term unless you like to point to dews and need a stick. In simple terms, the dew point is the temperature at which water vapor in the air will form dew. More specifically, dew point measures moisture in the air. (Just how this differs from the humidity percentage is known only to meteorologists and my mother.) Let’s try again: It is the temperature to which air must be cooled at constant pressure and water content to reach saturation. A higher dew point indicates more moisture in the air; a dew point greater than 68 degrees is uncomfortable. Have you ever left an air conditioned building to enter the Texas summer and commented: “I’ll bet we broke a dew point record today.”? Of course not, it’s like using the metric system: “I’ll bet it’s 59 degrees Celsius today.”

One final unnecessary figure is the wind chill factor.

It is the frozen equivalent of the heat index. On cold winter days, TV weathercasters play the same games as they did with the feels like fantasy. “In Amarillo it’s minus 40 while in Denver it’s minus any known reading.”

Those are wind chill numbers. Hold the figures over a low flame to bring out the actual temperature. The wind

being trendy or expensive, yet that is exactly what we have become today.

And just as the historical preservationists aren’t wrong for keeping a piece of the past, this younger generation now occupying our homes isn’t wrong for developing our neighborhoods and our ragged strip centers.

People talk about how much they love living in the Heights, Oak Forest, Garden Oaks and the rest of our wonderful neighborhoods, and after spending the past week reading our history, I’m pretty sure I know why.

We’ve got two very distinct demographics living in this community. We’ve got the older generation and the younger one. The older generation seems to enjoy watching their neighborhoods grow with 3-year-old toddlers. The younger generation seems appreciative of what their elders put in place.

Sure, there are always disagreements about buildings and codes and deed restrictions. But as a whole, my humble observation is we have a wonderful mix of people building a new history for this community, and they’re doing it hand-in-hand.

Maybe somebody will actually read our history in another 60 years.

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Dew Make Your Point THE TV – “It will hit a hundred and ten degrees, maybe a hundred and twenty, while in Dallas, well, two hundred even.” What? You mean this global warming farce is not a farce? But Marco Rubio and Rush Limbaugh assured me global warming is a hoax perpetrated by those clueless Nobel laureates. Wait. I peer at the TV screen. There, in little-bitty type, are the words “feels like.” Yes, it’s the old feels like ploy, which goes up there alongside the Easter Bunny, liberal Republicans and efficient Democrats.

Feels like has been around for years, but now more and more of our TV weather wizards are using these scare tactics to get our attention.

Then there are the meaningless dew point and wind chill factor, which we shall get to in a minute.

Pilgrim, this is summer in Texas. It is hot. If it were not hot – say in the low 90s -- we would be comfortable but rather concerned about global freezing. So, in our simmering afternoons the temperatures rise to 90, then 95, then 100 or more. Big deal. Our local TV newscasters warn us about leaving children, pets and Godiva candy in cars with the windows rolled up.

Reporters dutifully fry eggs on car hoods. They interview some guy in heavy clothes who works in a warehouse freezer and show shots of polar bears at the zoo frolicking in a pool. That’s standard.

But when it comes to the true temperature, good luck. The meteorologist – well, actually they are rarely real meteorologists, but are sports jocks who need the job – stands in front of a big weather map and points breathlessly to the names of towns with horrifying figures beside them. “It will hit 120 in Waco and 130 in San Angelo, maybe twice that in Laredo.” Look for the small “feels like” in the corner.

How do they come up with these faux figures? The difference in the actual temperature and the feels like figure (also called the heat index) is determined by a complicated formula that includes the temperature, obviously, plus the humidity, cloud cover, wind speed, sun intensity and angle of the sun. A major component is the humidity.

In Houston, where you can tie a knot in a Frito, we would normally be dry except there are nine large humidifiers placed around town to keep the air moist because dermatologists say moisture is good for the skin.

A day that is very humid may feel hotter than it really is outside because your body sweat does not evaporate and cool the body like nature intended. This last element is what we climatic scientists call the “deodorant factor.”

But it is all a fake. The real formula for determining the feels like number is simple:

60 years, the home would hit the market in 2076 at the price of $359 million. Somebody call a real estate agent!

All the specific nuggets about our history are interesting, on their own. But I’m also pretty sure the purpose of reading about history is how we use what happened yesterday to impact tomorrow. And as I’ve read through countless articles, there’s one general observation I’ve made that seems important for our community today.

If you walk along the streets of Oak Forest or the Heights or Garden Oaks, you’re certain to find senior residents who have watched our community change in drastic ways. The street cars are gone. The stores aren’t the same. The simple, elegant homes have been replaced by lavish triple-deckers.

What impresses me so much about our elders, though, is that you rarely hear them fuss. Sure, there are folks who fight hard to preserve some of our history – especially in the Heights – but that’s a good thing.

Our homes are different today than they were five years ago. Our residents, by the thousands, are young families most interested in making a living, eating at nice restaurants and raising young children.

From everything I can tell, our neighborhoods were never about

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chill factor measures the effect of wind speed cooling of the human body below 50 degrees. As airflow increases over the skin, more heat will be removed. This brings us to the question of what kind of dummy goes out in a blizzard with unprotected skin? OK, Green Bay Packer fans and Greenland flashers. Why are there a feels like figure, a heat index and a wind chill factor, and why do we care? It is simple self-importance and self-pity. We like to think we are suffering more than we really are. “Man, no wonder we’re miserable. It’ feels like it’s a hundred and twelve.”

Or: “I heard on TV the wind chill factor is zero minus zero.” If you don’t understand these readings, go ask your mother.

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Dear Editor: An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness was recently submitted for a property located in the Houston Heights South Historic District. The property is the old Post Office site at the corner of 11th Street and Heights Boulevard, one of the main gateway entrances to the lovely historic portion of the Houston Heights. Since the Post Office closed, many people in the Heights have become interested in the proposed redevelopment but until now, there has been little information available. Now that the application has been submitted, it is plain to see that the architect applicant and the property owner have no intention of honoring the unique, historically contributing characteristics of the historic districts.

The application was submitted to the City of Houston Historic Preservation Department (at this time the application is still posted on the Historical Commission documents website)

by Mr. Paul Newsoroff, Vice President, Kirksey Architecture, for the property owner, Mr. Glenn Clements, Jr., MFT Heights, LP. While the application is clearly incomplete, the information that was submitted indicated a complete disregard for the historic, more-urban, 2-story, brick commercial prototype similar to that located at the corner of 12th Street and Yale, across from the historic Heights Fire Station. Instead the drawings that accompany the application indicate the typical suburban site plan of car parking

lots in front of setback buildings. This type of site planning is more suited for suburban “strip” retail and does not comply with the pedestrianoriented life-style that was characteristic of the Heights when it was started in 1898 and is not characteristic of the current trend to once-again provide the quality of life and outdoor options that we in the Heights have fought for and supported for the many years it has taken to get the historic Heights to come back to life.

The “Suburban” lifestyle includes a car-oriented transportation process of getting in your car, going to your destination, parking your car as close to the building as possible, shopping, and then reversing the process. Our lifestyle in the Heights is just a little bit different. We like choices and if we are close to a shopping or eating location, we may just want to walk there or at least visually interact with the patrons for a little social interaction. That is not possible if there are some 80-odd cars between you and the entrance to the building. We prefer the urban, interacting, lifestyle. That is why we live in the Heights and why many people see the Heights as a positive living environment.

I am hopeful that others will join me in opposing this “strip” retail, suburban design and support a site plan and the use of building materials that are compatible with the historic character of the Heights.

J. Kent Marsh, AICP CUD American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Urban Designer

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Oakbrook Apartments Fall After much fanfare and anticipation, Oakbrook Apartments were razed over the weekend with a VIP crowd on hand to help. Mayor Sylvester Turner gave the ceremonial first crash and celebrated with Houston’s District A Councilmember Brenda Stardig, below. Most of the funds for the demolition and rebuilding of a green space were provided from the city’s Housing and Community Development Department. Stardig, Parks & Recreation and the Houston Parks Board also allocated funds.

Photos by Hall Puckett

Keeping Rover safe in the Range Rover

Dear Tabby, Our dog loves to go for rides in the car. We’re taking him with us on a road trip soon and we were wondering about the safest way for him to travel in the car with us. Crate? No crate?

Concerned about car travel in Cottage Grove Dear Concerned, Traveling by car is the most common way to transport pets, but many owners do not know the safest way to allow furry friends to ride in the car. Dr. James Barr, clinical assistant professor at the A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained the best way to transport your pet by car. “The best way to transport pets in a car is to restrain them in some way,” he said. “If you have a small dog or cat, then they should be placed in a pet carrier. They will be safer and less likely to climb in your lap and interfere with driving. Although this may not be feasible in larger dogs, there are a number of seat belt devices that can be used for dogs to limit their mobility in the car.”

It is common for pet owners to allow their dog to put their head out the window, but the reality is that this can be dangerous. Although Rover may enjoy the fresh air, he can potentially be injured by debris. “There are a couple of problems that arise when a dog has his head outside of a moving car window,” Barr said. “The first is the possibility that something could hit them at high speed, such as bugs, sticks, or other debris.

This is especially problematic for the dog’s eyes. The next problem is with the possibility that the pet could jump out of the window and severely in-

jure themselves.”

In addition, it is also recommended to keep pets in the back seat to prevent them from being a distraction from the road. You may also consider inviting a friend or family member along to help watch the pets. On long road trips, this will allow you the opportunity to buy snacks or refuel while your pets are under the supervision of your friend.

It is also important to never leave your pet unattended in the car. Having a friend with you to help watch the pets while traveling will solve most dangers associated with leaving pets alone. Here’s to happy and healthy summer travels for all!

Did you know: All summer long, you can adopt a kitten (less than 12 months of age) from Friends For Life Animal Shelter for only $5? To learn more, go to www.friends4life.org.

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Charles L. Zimmermann (Charlie) March 13, 1958 – July 15, 2016

Charlie won his 2 year battle with cancer to go be with The Lord on July 15, 2016 he was at home with his wife by his side.

Charlie was born in Houston TX. He grew up in Oak Forest and attended Katherine Smith & Scarborough with the class of 1976.

He went to Trade school and became a master automotive painter and work mostly for MC Customs. His passions were his family, friends, the outdoors and his motorcycle (MJ).

He lived life to the fullest and was a friend to all who met him.

Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, mother and father: Debra Jean, Edna Jean and Hugo H. Zimmermann and also his ex-wife Sharon Foster Charlie is survived by his wife Marilyn Compton, His daughter, her husband and his grandchildren: Sara, Jimmy, Kati and Liam Castillo, His sister, her husband, children and grandchildren: Cindy, Allan and Jennifer Kresta and her fiancé Sheldon Lester, Ryan, Stephanie, Heidi and Wells Kresta, Lindsey and Ray Cavazos, His brother and his wife and children: Randy, Claire, Carlos and Katie Zimmermann and also numerous Other family and friends.

A celebration of Charlie’s Life will be held on Saturday August 6, 2016 at 11:00 am, at Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Drive, Houston, TX 77092. Casual dress.

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Meet Cletus. This 1½ year old Shar Pei-mix is one easy-going dude. His favorite activities are going out for a run, playing fetch and napping close to you.

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Neighbors: McDonalds welcome baby girl, Vera studies in Ireland

By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com Aaron Wayne McDonald Jr. and Madisyn Grace McDonald are proud to announce the arrival of their baby sister Abigayle Rae McDonald. She was born June 9, at 7:44 a.m., weighing 6 lbs., 8 oz. and measuring 19” long. Her proud parents are Kristin N. DeVoltz and Aaron W. McDonald Sr. Proud grandparents are Richard and Sharlot Sumner.

Our neighbor, Stephanie Vera, a law student at Houston College of Law (formerly known as South Texas College of Law), has been in Galway, Ireland, for the last couple of months studying at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at The National University of Ireland and the Consortium for Innovative Legal Education, Inc. Vera was extremely proud and honored to have been chosen to participate in this program which was open to students in law schools throughout America and only had 50 spots available.

The program consisted of the classes: Securing Women’s and Girls’ Access to Education: A Human Rights Perspective; International

Abigayle Rae McDonald

Human Rights and Employment Law; and Human Trafficking.

Vera has been studying in Galway for over six weeks, so during her time there she soaked up every possible bit of scenery, history and gastronomy during treks with friends, family and by herself, too.

Vera visited many beautiful and interesting sites with family and friends, and said The Guinness Storehouse was a great deal of fun because the folks on the tour learned how to build a real Guinness.

She enjoyed an evening at a pub with her great friend from Houston, Elise Rodriguez, watching people dance and clapping for them until her hands hurt. There might have been a little loud singing, too, pub-wide, aided by a touch of Jameson.

Among other trips were a day trip to Connemara, hik-

ing in the national park, a visit to the Kylemore Abbey, renting bikes and exploring in the Aran Islands, visiting Limerick, and many other adventures.

Friends and family visited Vera in Ireland, much to her absolute delight. Her mother, Tracey Rios, little brother Patrick Rios, and Vera’s sweet son, Jacob Gamez, came for a long visit and the group had a very adventurous week experiencing something new each day. They celebrated Tracey’s birthday by visiting St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a castle and spending time in Dublin. They were also able to kiss the Blarney Stone which is said to bring the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it. They visited the Bunratty Castle, the cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. The trip was especially meaningful to Tracey because her maternal grandparents were born and raised in Dublin.

Rodriguez stayed for a week at the end of Vera’s program, and the duo is now preparing to travel home.

They are looking forward to an overnight layover in London during which they plan to explore as much as they can in a short time period.

Go Stephanie!

Snakes from P. 1A to be third) largest urban development in the US. We have neatly trimmed lawns, and fussy, mulched flowerbeds. Where exactly do these snakes live?

“Copperheads like leaf litter, so any place with trees attracts them; they like lawns with irrigation systems because the water supports frogs, and they eat frogs; they also like places with natural water such as bayous or streams,” explained Ortego. In other words, everything short of the Heights Wal-Mart parking lot, qualifies as a copperhead habitat.

“There’s been a spike in the sightings, but I think part of that is because there are more people out to see them, not an increase the number of snakes,” explained Kelly Norrid, Urban Wildlife Biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife, North Houston Division. “The cicadas are a plausible factor, but our area is under development, and we are displacing the snakes, so they move.”

As for dogs, most develop an allergic reac-

tion to a bite, said Steve Lem, Office Manager for Jester Plaza Veterinary Clinic. “Copperheads are not trying to kill, but drive the threat away, so the snakes don’t inject much venom.

We treat a bite with Benadryl, and the dog recovers quickly. Then again, it depends on the size of the pet and the snake. Smaller dogs are at higher risk,” Lem concluded.

What can we do to stay safe? “If you are feeding wild birds, use only enough seed for one day. Any more and the birds toss it on the ground, which will bring rats and mice. Then, I guarantee, you will have snakes,” Norrid said.

“Also, trim you bushes a foot from the ground, so snakes can’t hide under them. Keep your lawn short and never weed or reach into mulch with bare hands.” Norrid stated.

“After that, I tell people that if they don’t want snakes around, they can always buy land in Ireland,” Norris said.

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GHACC GATEWAY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT LUNCHEON The Annual Gateway to Local Government Luncheon will be from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 29, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West. There will be representatives from the city, county, state and national levels available to answer questions. Mayor Sylvester Turner will be discussing the state of the city. To register for the luncheon email events@ heightschamber.com or call 713861-6735.

child ID kits, HFD fire truck, art cars, horseshoes for the adults and a moonwalk for the kids.

Information: facebook.com/oddfellowslodge225.

FROGS Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Enjoy a fabulous summer night in nature. Join Chris Bednarski of the Houston Zoo for a fun and relaxed talk about the spectacular diversity and surprising beauty of frogs. Enjoy beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, light snacks and Katz Coffee. The class is for ages 16 and up, and is held from 8-10 p.m. July 30. The cost is $30 member and $45 nonmember. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is located at 4501 Woodway Dr. Information: 713-681-8433, houstonarboretum.org.

BIKE LINEN NIGHT 2016 Blue Line Bike Labs Come out to Bike Linen Night 2016, hosted by Fred Zapalac of Blue Line Bike Labs. The event will be from 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 6, at 3302 White Oak Dr. There will be art, charity, food and drinks, live bands, local artists, non-profits and bikes.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Heights Odd Fellows Lodge #225 Heights Odd Fellows Lodge #225 welcomes the community to their first annual National Night Out, from 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 2, at 115 E. 14th St. There will be hotdogs, snacks and refreshments, free fingerprinting and

BACK TO SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT/WELLNESS FAIR Garden Oaks Montessori Garden Oaks Montessori, 901 Sue Barnett, will be holding a Back to School Movie Night and Wellness Fair. Bring a picnic blanket and join the fun at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Information: 713696-2930.

COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host the Moonglow Orchestra, Big Band, from 8 p.m.11:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The cost is $15 per person. There is a dress code.

Reservations are suggested, but not required. Enjoy complimentary dance instruction before all Saturday night dances, starting at 7:30 p.m. and during intermission. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance.

Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.

AUGUST BREAKFAST CONNECTION

Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Come network with your fellow Chamber members. This month’s guest speaker is Louis Barton, Executive Vice President for Frost Bank. Barton oversees the enterprise-wide risk management and third party risk management programs, corporate privacy and cyber awareness. He is author of the book Check Processing Operations. Enjoy a hot breakfast from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Aug. 11, at Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West.

Guests and non-members are welcome. The cost is $20 each and non-members $25 each. Full tables of eight available for $200.

Register online. Information: 713861-6735, heightschamber.com.

BEER 101 Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Join an instructor from the Saint Arnold Brewing Company for an introduction to the delicious world of beer. Learn how beer is made and how different combinations of simple ingredients lead to many different tastes. The workshop is from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 13. The cost is $40 member, and $65 nonmember. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is located at 4501 Woodway Dr. Information: 713681-8433, houstonarboretum.org.

BIG EVENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING Booker T. Washington Alumni Association The Booker T. Washington Alumni Associations’ annual “Big Event� Scholarship Fundraising

Activities will be Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. The free Meet and Greet Social Hour is 7 p.m. Aug. 19, at the Houston Sheraton BrookHollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West.

A Blue and Gold Reunion Prayer Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 20, at the Booker T. Washington school cafeteria, 119 E. 39th St. A $25 donation is requested. The Scholarship Banquet is at 5 p.m.

Aug. 20, at the Houston Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel. A $60 donation is requested. Call to purchase tickets. Information: 281-2172674, 713-726-6531.

STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, Aug. 19 (third Friday of each month).

Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713682-9287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, americanlegionpost560.org.

EL NOGALAR (THE PECAN ORCHARD) Obsidian Theatre El Nogalar is set on the TexasMexico border and follows one family’s struggle with a violent, changing world. El Nogalar was written by Mexican-born, McAllen-raised playwright Tanya Saracho. The show will run through Aug. 20. Obsidian Theatre is located at 3522 White Oak Dr. Purchase tickets online.

Information: 832-889-7837, obsidiantheater.org.

FALL SALE 2016 Just Between Friends Just Between Friends Central Houston will have their Fall Sale 2016, and is looking for consignors. Average consignor makes $300 - you price it, we sell it. The sale will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 19, and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 20. Most items are half price. Information: www.centralhouston.jbfsale.com/

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Our Savior Lutheran Fish Fry Fundraiser Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 W. Tidwell, will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser, from noon-2 p.m. July 31. A free will donation will be taken for fried fish, hush puppies, fries, cole slaw and chocolate cake. To go orders will also be available.

For information, contact Janice at 281-414-6565 or visit http://OSLFishFry.eventbrite. com.

Fifth Sunday Singing at Oak Forest Baptist Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W. 43rd St., will have their 5th Sunday Singing at 4:15 p.m. July 31. All are welcome to come sing hymns, Southern Gospel and choruses. There will be an ice cream fellowship after the service.

Call 713-682-4942 for information.

Free pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s The free monthly pancake

breakfast resumes Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8:30-10 a.m., in the fellowship hall. The community is welcome to come and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit and breakfast drinks.

Life Line Screening will be at the church from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug. 24. Five screenings will be available for $149, or one can call 888-653-6450 to make an appointment and choose the screenings of choice.

St. Matthew’s will be hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 22. There will be craft booths, games, pumpkin patch, face painting, a petting zoo, and food. For vendors wishing to set up a booth, call the church office at 713-697-0671 for information.

St. Matthew’s Sunday worship starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information, call 713-697-0671 or visit www.stmatthewsmethodist. org.

Health Fair at Providence Missionary Baptist Providence Missionary Baptist, 403 E. 43rd St., is holding a community health fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6. Admission is free. Services available include HIV testing, vision and dental screening, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screening. Also available are weight loss programs, elderly programs, breast cancer awareness, medical/life insurance and more.

For information, call 713692-5017.

Religious education class registration at St. Ambrose St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Road, will have open registration

for Continuing Christian Education classes for grades 1 through 12. Throughout the year, there is an open registration for students enrolling in a non-sacramental preparation class. Registration deadline for the Communion, Confirmation and Children’s Catechumenate programs is Aug. 15. Call the CCE office at 713-686-3857 for information.

Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship.

Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study.

Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.

MANNA to hold Denim and Diamonds Barbecue Fundraiser MANNA’s Third Annual Barbecue and Auction – Denim and Diamonds, is set for Oct. 1, at the Houston Liederkranz Hall. Gatlin’s BBQ and The Telstars are teaming up for one fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.

Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities can be found at manna-3rd-annual-bbq.eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the MANNA Resale store located at 1806 W. 43rd St. Gently used donations allow MANNA’s mission in helping those in need. Contact the Resale Store at 713-686-6440 to schedule a pick up.

MANNA has partnered with the Women’s Resource of Greater Houston to offer free financial classes and increase financial literacy in the community. The class is called

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Senior Activities Day at St. Stephen’s Adults age 50+ are welcome to attend Senior Activities Day, Aug. 3, in the fellowship hall. Games begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. Love offerings are encouraged to help cover the cost of lunch.

Children and parents are welcome to attend a family fun event Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Fun activities will help children learn how much God loves all and a hot dog lunch will be served.

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page.

FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, Aug. 26 (fourth Friday of each month) from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $8 per plate. Information: 713-6829287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, txlegion560.org.

Money Matters and will help teach the basics of money management. Classes are held the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon-2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 1602 W. 43rd Street.

MANNA’s newest program - Community Outreach Program will be the nucleus of linking services to those who might not otherwise have access. Volunteers are needed for this project. Call 713-5045486 or pdornak@gmail.com.

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Your child’s molars or back teeth are probably the hardest working teeth in their mouth. That’s where the heavy grinding and chewing are done. Pit and fissure sealants are an excellent way to protect them and keep them free of decay. Ask your dentist if this may be a good treatment for your child.

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Porky gets a play day MHGH puts teachers to work For The Leader For Chardai Grays, her second stint shadowing healthcare professionals at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital was more focused, allowing her to glean practical ideas to apply to teaching students in her Algebra I class at Heights High School. Grays, along with a contingent of Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) instructors, spent a week in the hospital as part of the district’s “Teacher Externship� program. “The professionals at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital are incredible,� Grays said. “I learned how teams and departments organize, communicate, collaborate and use data. I also learned how I would use these skills for a number of student projects. “For instance,� Grays continued, “the students can do surveys and create dashboards about trends in the neighborhood surrounding the school to learn about the number of homeless people in the area, or learn how many people in the community are eating healthy foods in their homes, or if they’re eating at all. So, I learned a lot that I plan to use during the school year.�

This marks the third year that Memorial Hermann Greater Heights has partnered with HISD to host high school teachers as part of its summer “Teacher Externship� program – designed for teachers of math, science, English, social studies, and career and technical education to learn about industries related to their campus programs.

The idea of the program is to get teachers out of the classrooms and into the real world where they can learn about different industries and associated careers to better able them to craft curriculum that is meaningful and relevant to students. “I was able to interact with several departments,� said Jonez Harlan, who teaches anatomy, physiology and biology at Heights High School. “I could literally visualize my students working in each of them. Unfortunately, many students are not aware of the many job opportunities available that require no degree others

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while the pig stayed home and hammed it up for her kids. After some sleuthing, Pearson discovered that this pig was not her On Saturday evening, July 23, Heights so- neighbor’s after all. Now, she had a pig in cial media blew up. Apparently, there was her backyard, and nowhere to turn. “It was also getting late, and the pig was a loose pig wandering the streets, dodging traffic, and boaring into well-kept flow- getting testy. It was obvious to me that he was hungry,� she said, “but what do you erbeds. Pig-sightings were feed a pig? The answer is reported on Facebook and – anything. We took some NextDoor for more than an leftovers... fish, bananas, hour, along with jokes about quinoa, and put it on a barbecues and luaus. plate. He went to town.� “We were driving down The family put a blanket Heights Boulevard when we out for him, and Pearson first spotted the pig,� said started a new search on Katie Zorzi Pearson. “Sevher computer. At 10 p.m. eral people, both in cars and she was able to locate the walking, were already trying owner, a man also living in to catch it.� the Heights who had been This young mother of three in Galveston for the day was aware of a pig living only The Pearson children got and was unaware that his a few houses from hers, and an afternoon of fun. pet was loose. thought it must be the same When he came to pick pig. After all, how many pigs can there be in the Heights? Additionally, Pearson had up Guillermo (it turned out that was the the ideal vehicle for pig transport, so her name of the two-year-old potbelly), the pig friend captured the 45-pound porcine and was excited. It was an emotional reunion.

Guillermo squealed, wagged his tail, and loaded it in the back of the SUV. “We were sure we could find its pig par- danced around. He was very happy to have ent,� Pearson said. “When I got home, we his pig parent back. “It is such a ‘Heights’ story. Social meput the pig in the backyard. My three-yearold daughter really liked him; she hugged dia had fun with it too. I think my favorhim and the pig wagged his tail. He clearly ite comment was, ‘Whatever you do, keep him away from Revival Market,’� she said, enjoyed it as much as she did.�

The responsible citizen then went to the laughing. house where she thought the pig lived,

Discover from P. 1A company her on the trip, there was only one person – Discover Gymnastics’ coach Francisco Acuna, who has been with the gym for 17 years. “I still can’t believe I’m going,�

Acuna said. “I really believe we have a lot of talent here at our gym and I think it is going to be a great experience for me as a coach. I’ll be watching gymnastics and, also, diving.�

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Accompanying Chusovitina on the roster, is 25-year-old Catalina Escovar, a member of the Columbian National team, who lived in Houston and

trained at Discover until she qualified for the Olympics. Markesich said that Escobar would probably be retiring after the Olympics, but would likely be back as a coach.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics will air on Friday, Aug. 5, on NBC. Competition begins two days earlier on Wednesday, Aug. 3, with women’s soccer on NBCSN and USA Network, and the Games conclude on Sunday, Aug. 21, with the Closing Ceremony on NBC. Rio de Janeiro is one hour ahead of the Eastern Time zone.

A group of HISD teachers recently completed “Teacher Externships� at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Pictured L to R is: Jason Glover, Director of Business Development at MHGH, Mellonie Lowery, Westbury High School, followed by Heights High School teachers Jo Nez Harlan, Ellen Prestage, Chardai Grays, Nestor Corpuz and LaTrondria Preston, and Rory Anderson, Administrative Fellow Memorial Hermann. (Contributed)

require certification, or an associate, bachelor’s or higher degree. Fortunately, doing the Externship program afforded me the opportunity to learn about the many jobs in health care and so I can take this information back to my students.�

During their visit, the teachers rotated and shadowed hospital personnel in departments such as engineering, lab, business office, food and nutrition, emergency, imaging and the pharmacy among others. Joining Grays and Harlan from the Heights High School Health Science Academy was: Nestor Corpuz, Algebra II, Ellen Prestage, geometry and LaTrondria Preston, health and science. Mellonie Lowery, a teacher at Westbury High School, also joined the group. “We want the teachers to get the full spectrum of healthcare roles and how it takes a team to run a hospital,� Jadlowski said. “We hope their experiences at Greater Heights will help motivate and inspire their students to consider health care as a profession.�

The Obituaries.

Alice Jamison Lange, 63, born

Guadalupe C. Hernandez,

Feb. 11, 1953, died July 21.

Donna Kay Kleszcz, 72, born July 15, 1944 in Detroit, died July 18.

Kleszcz was an artist and an adjunct professor in Art and Humanities at the Houston Community College and Lone Star Community College.

85, born Jan. 29, 1931, died July 20.

She is survived by two sons and four daughters.

Leona Josephine Hanus, 86, born March 18, 1930 in Bremond, Texas, died July 19. She was an active member of St. Ambrose parish for more than 40 years. Survivors include her sons David, John, Larry and Bernie Hanus, daughter Stephanie Zicherman, brother Rex Knapik, and seven grandchildren.

Robert “Buddy� Michels,

79, born April 6, 1937, died July 20.

Michels graduated from Reagan High School and The University of Texas.

He was an active member of Baptist Temple. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Temple Church, 230 W. 20th St., Houston 77008.

Glenn Herren Moore, 61, born Jan. 6, 1955, died July 17. A gathering for family and friends is at 1 p.m.

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Art Valet

By Mitch Cohen

Arts Columnist

Who’s under all those white tents Continuing this week about White Linen Night in the Heights, a question that comes up often: where will the art market be?

Since 2012, the artist exhibitors from my First Saturday Arts Market have setup on the actual street during the event. Last year, there were 80 tents and as many artists on the 200 and 300 block of W. 19th. Not in front of storefronts; the stores host bands, and other guests, including artists, but not mine. My artists setup along the north side of West 19th Street - from Yale Street going west - and between Rutland and Ashland - on the south side of the street.

Who are they? That answer is surprising. I took a very random sampling from the roster on my website and am proud to introduce you to these few.

Abigail McKenzie owns Made in Rye, and jewelry and leather goods are her specialty. I love Abi’s story.

While completing her political science degree at the University of Houston, she realized she did not want to be a lawyer - she wanted to be creative. That’s when I met her. Abi was the first artist to sell out completely at White Linen Night in 2012, (that I’m aware of) twice.

You can also find McKenzie and her products at Manready Mercantile at 321 W. 19th St. David Mercado is a professional painter living in Austin, and followed his brother, John, also an artist attending, to the show. Mercado is an accomplished artist that successfully combines traditional styles with abstract renderings

Jeff Woodruff’s hammered copper wings in vessel.

like his “”Virgen de Guadalupe” series.

Cory Cannella is a traditionally trained photographer, who has a surprising resume. A Captain Paramedic with the Houston Fire Department for 20 plus years, currently in Clear Lake, he rides the pumper truck (the one with the hose and water). He told me, “It is a great calling and privilege to help people for a career.

Contributed photos Katy Hayes demonstrates painting technique for a student.

We work 24 hour rotating shifts starting at 6:30 a.m.”

Cannella is also retired from the army reserves, recently after 24 years of service. He was senior medical supervisor (Sergeant First Class) and flight medic, with two combat tours -the Middle East and Afghanistan.

Cannella’s current goal is to complete his tour of the world; he has six U.S. states left to visit and three continents! We’re going to see some amazing images by Cannella at next year’s White Linen event.

Katy Hayes paints with acrylics on canvas, focusing on landscapes, floral and abstract expressionist work. The former massage therapist, and mother of three, hosts painting parties at a local restaurant near her Kingwood home that she shares with her musician husband. Hayes is also a quad amputee. After meeting this vivacious determined woman, you’ll understand that no challenge in life goes unmet by Hayes.

She’s an inspiration.

Jefferson Woodruff, an Austin resident, is a vending coordinator at The University of Texas at Austin by day, and by nights and weekends, a sculptor that creates metal art and mobiles.

He’s also my favorite artist that has attended the market since 2005. Perhaps, because he constantly tells me how brilliant I am? Well, Woodruff is an amazing example to emerging artists with both his work ethic and continuing self-education to his craft.

The growing artist roster for White Linen Night in the Heights, with images, biographies, links and more are available online at 1stSatArtMarket.com.

Cohen is a long time Heights resident, artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market, find him at ArtValet.com

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Summer series at the Silos on Friday The artists of Silver Street, Winter Street Studios and The Silos on Sawyer say they are looking forward to hosting you for an evening of art, friends and mingling. Explore the Silo buildings, meet new artists, sip on refreshing summer cocktails from Stoli Vodka, Topo Chico USA, Bayou Rum, and Holler Brewing Co. Admission is free and the event kicks off Friday, July 29, from 5 - 9 p.m.

Visitors for the Summer Series will experience a variety of works including - paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, mosaic, photography, mixed media, apparel and jewelry. Art lovers will be treated to museum quality artists, many of them represented by local and nationwide galleries.

The buildings are located in Houston’s historic First Ward as part of the Washington Avenue Arts District.

Find them at 1502 Sawyer St. DJ Dentist Office spins Ladybirds is hosting a Friday DJ to mix the ones and twos. The bar opens at 4 p.m. and the tunes start at 9 p.m.

Find them at 5519 Allen St. Float & Flick: The Sandlot Hotel Derek is knocking one out of the park for this month’s Float & Flick!

The party begins at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. on Friday, July 29. But don’t worry, the movie won’t start until the sun is setting. $15 will grant you admission, complimentary gourmet popcorn, one drink ticket, complimentary self-parking and access to SPLASH with towel service for an after-work dip in the pool!

Tickets are extremely limited, so make sure to RSVP to secure your spot. RSVP to ladyderek@destinationhotels.com.

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Photo courtesy of Davidholmesphoto.com Join Nina Gilkenson and the Houston Swing Dance Society for a social dance at SSQQ this weekend.

The social dance will be from 9 p.m. - midnight on Saturday, July 30 at 1431 W. 20th St. Admission is $10 at the door.

Houston Dash and Dynamo take the field Ladies first, naturally. The Houston Dash take the field this weekend at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Dash will be taking on Western New York Flash. The first four fans to the stadium will get a behind-the-scenes look at the broadcast booth. For more info, head to Houston-

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Saturday Night Swing SSQQ will be hosting a swing dance workshop this weekend and have a social dance on the books for all to join.

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The restaurant is sister to Helen Greek Food & Wine, and executive chef William Wright is looking to carry over his James Beard semi-finalist success to Arthur Ave at 1111 Studewood St. The restaurant will open for dinner this weekend, first service on Friday, July 29. Starting on Monday, Aug. 1, hours will be 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday.

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The atmosphere is inviting, with the temple’s culture painted on the walls in beautiful detail.

Temple congregational members greet you at the door, showing off the new restaurant and explaining how the concept works.

“Please, enjoy your meal first, then pay,” the older gentleman told me with reassurance.

Every Sunday, the temple serves a free meal and invites anyone and everyone in to have a meal and learn about the Hindu based teachings, if you so choose.

The Sunday meal is served in buffet style, and this style is continued over to the cafeteria style restaurant offerings.

The temple is aiming to provide fresh, nutritious meals with a wide variety of pure vegetarian cuisine, all freshly cooked, a member mentioned. Vegan offerings can also be found.

The price might be the most appealing part, coming in at $10 a head.

I ventured over for a quick lunch, with only about 45 minutes to dine. The hot plate offer-

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