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Take a Survey to Help Plan Houston's Regional Growth The Houston-Galveston Area Council forecasts the population of the Houston region to increase by 3.5 million people by 2040. A group of regional partners, including the City of Houston, is working on a Regional Plan for Sustainable Development to help local governments prepare for this growth. [...]
Apply for a KaBOOM! playground today! KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in North America. KaBOOM! brings together parents, community leaders and corporate partners to facilitate the planning and design of new community playspaces. KaBOOM!'s goal is to not only build a new [...]
Please join us for the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of the Alief Community Garden & Pavilion! Saturday November 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Dairy View and Beechnut
Participation in City of Houston Fourth Annual Citizenship Week Mayor Annise Parker and the Citizenship Week Steering Committee invite you to celebrate the City of Houston's Fourth Annual Citizenship Week, Celebrating the Many Faces of Houston, November 11-17, 2012. The citywide celebration will feature a week of events highlighting what it means to be a [...]
Take your presentation skills and your business to the next level. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. ACT NOW - Application deadline is November 5, 2012 There's not much time left to join. The ability to give clear andengaging presentations is just one of the things you'll learn withGoldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. It's [...]
Volunteers plant fruit trees at Alief Community Garden More than two dozen young fruit trees were planted in the Alief Community Garden on Saturday, Oct. 13 by local youth and adult volunteers. Alief was one of 20 U.S. communities out of 100 applicants to win an orchard specially selected for their region, said Melissa Marasco, [...]
What is the Future of Our Region? In less than 30 years, our region is expected to add 3.5 million people. The Houston-Galveston Area Council and our partners are working on a Regional Plan for Sustainable Development to help local governments prepare for this growth. We invite you to take a 10-minute survey about four alternative [...]
Alief Community Association is sponsoring a Christmas Toy Drive for Pre-K to Middle school ages. Collection Date is October 8, 2012 through December 4, 2012. Toys can be delivered to ACA office: International Trade Center11110 Bellaire Blvd Suite 217Houston, TX 77072 Download Event Flyer For more information, contact the Alief Community Association at 832-448-0530 or [...]
Houston Fire Department Providing Free Smoke Detectors for the Deaf At a a press conference held September 25, The Houston Fire Department(HFD) along with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities(MOPD), announced a new program created to furnish smoke detectors to members of Houston’s deaf community. This announcement was given by Mayor Annise Parker, HFD [...]
