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International District Business Mixer – June 11th

Come network with the International District and our wonderful business partners and community leaders. Build business relationships, mak…

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Color Your Community – A Live-Mural Painting

Please join the International District and Jaclyn Nguyen as we collaborate with local artists to celebrate our culture within the Houston…

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International District Kite Festival 2014

On Saturday April 12, 2014, the International District hosted our second annual Kite Festival at Alief Nature Center. This year, 250 kite…

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LightsOut Houston

The “Energy Capital of the World” will continue its progress toward becoming the “Energy Conservation Capital” by…

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Houston Parks & Recreation Department Parks Master Plan Phase II

Overview HPARD is in the process of evaluating and adjusting its Master Plan, last published in 2008. The plan gives direction for the gr…

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Alief International Kite Festival

Join us for the second annual Alief International Kite Festival on April 12th at Alief Nature Center (Beechnut & Dairy Ashford). Ther…

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Library opens at HCC Alief Hayes Road campus

Used as a resource for both students and community, the library at HCC’s Alief Hayes Road campus provides approximately 20,000 squa…

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Alief YMCA
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Active Kids, Bright Minds, Healthy Lives

Visit the Alief Family YMCA on Healthy Kids Day® to get a jump on a healthy summer Houston – The Alief Family YMCA wants kids to keep …

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Quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast – May 6, 2014

Topic: Hurricane Safety and Your Business Join us for our quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, May 6, to prepare your busines…

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MUSIC FEST: Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve

10 HOURS OF FREE LIVE MUSIC IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING What: MUSIC FEST Professional Musicians: Gisele & Friends (Latin), Kelly Dean Band…

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Young entrepreneurs get into the ‘Shark Tank’ with Houston’s investors

Local businesses team up to give students a real glimpse into competing for capital   HOUSTON (February 25, 2014) – Future ent…

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Sewa Holds College Career Day January 31, 2014

HOUSTON (February 10, 2014) – On Friday, January 31st Sewa International AmeriCorps VISTAs helped plan, coordinate and facilitate a Col…

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