Community Orchard Planting
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, [...]
Think 2040 – Take the Survey
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 [...]
2012 Toy Drive
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 [...]
Civic Safety Chain Fall Newsletter
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 [...]
Houston Salsa Dancers Scholorship Opportunity
Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that rewards annual scholarships to students who are involved in community services or part of a community-based program at school or in their community. This year, our goal is to celebrate our 10th year anniversary by awarding to deserving students $10,000 in Scholarship Money! Scholorship Application Deadline: [...]
The District J Journal – October 5, 2012
From the Office of Council Member Mike Laster District Journal Official Newsletter of Houston City Council District J Friday, October 5, 2012 Council Member Mike Laster 832.393.3015 [email protected] City Hall Annex 900 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251-1562 Leah Olive-NishiokaCommunications DirectorMatt BrollierConstituent Services DirectorJeremy BrownAgenda & Policy DirectorSharon ShanahanAdministrative Services Director [...]
IMD GSMD Real Estate Forum
Houston real estate market still leading the nation, expert tells Real Estate Forum The Houston real estate market continues to tread above the nation's turbulent economic waters, an expert told the audience at the annual Real Estate Forum October 3. The luncheon, held at the Kim Son restaurants' Bellaire Blvd. location, was sponsored by [...]
Press Release for IMD Orchard Planting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: Gretchen Larson 832.392.2546 [email protected] VOLUNTEERS TO PLANT ORCHARD IN ALIEF COMMUNITY GARDEN WHAT: Orchard Planting at the Alief Community Garden WHO: Volunteers from the Alief community, Alief Super Neighborhood and International Management District, and representatives from Dreyer's Fruit Bars WHEN: Saturday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: [...]
Alief Early Voting Location – Lets Get Out To Vote Alief!!!
Early Voting Location in Alief Henington-Alief Regional Library 7979 South KirkwoodHouston, TX 77072 October 22 - October 26: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. October 27: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. October 28: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. October 29 - November 2: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m Links: Early voting locations: http://www.harrisvotes.com/EarlyVoting/EVL.aspx?L=E Early voting hours: [...]
