Sunday, June 29, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Saturday June 21th Juneteenth Family Day at Bayou Bend MFA - thanks efamily member Laura Herbert Peavy for sharing!
A Juneteenth Celebration at Bayou Bend
Family Day at Bayou Bend
Saturday June 21, 2025
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens invites you to this family-centered program in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Enjoy performances, an art-making workshop, and more, all with a focus on Black history.
Admission | Free
Highlights
- A drop-in art-making workshop, led by teaching artists Norola Morgan and Janice Warren, is open to all.
- In the house, docents are on hand to talk about aspects of the Bayou Bend Collection that connect to the story behind Juneteenth.
- Program partners include the Black Cowboy Museum, which preserves the legacy of African American cowboys; and the Wilson Pottery Foundation, one of the first African American–owned businesses in Texas.
Events Museum of Fine Arts thanks efamily member Laura Peavy for sharing!
The Museum, Bayou Bend, and Rienzi are open regular hours on Thursday, June 19.
On Saturday, Bayou Bend invites you to A Juneteenth Celebration.
🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This family-centered program explores Black history with performances, tours, and an art-making workshop.
Learn about:
🎟️ Admission is free.
🖼️ See Highlights: Your Family, Your Masterpiece
Make Memories with Family Art-Making Studio
Sunday, June 22, 1 p.m.
Get ready for an afternoon of creative adventure inspired by Alice Neel’s The Family.
Explore the painting, then dive into the studio to craft your own props and design fun family scenes against a photo backdrop.
Perfect for families with children ages 5 to 12 to learn, create, and make lasting memories together.
👉 Tickets & Info
🎷 Jazz on Film Series
Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger
Friday, June 20, 7 p.m.
📍 Brown Auditorium Theater
Art Blakey formed the Jazz Messengers in the mid-1950s, and the evolving group became a rite of passage for talented young musicians for the next 35 years.
This documentary portrait captures the legendary drummer, bandleader, and teacher in the 1980s as he leads workshops and performances in London and New York City.
🎟️ Get Tickets
The Pawnbroker
Saturday, June 21, 7 p.m.
📍 Brown Auditorium Theater
This groundbreaking 1964 drama from director Sidney Lumet stars Rod Steiger as a German-Jewish immigrant who lives a bitter, lonely existence running a pawn shop in Harlem.
Quincy Jones’s first Hollywood film score features musicians Dave Grusin, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones, and Oliver Nelson.
🎟️ Get Tickets
Monday, June 16, 2025
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Ebony Opera TODAY June 15th at 3:30 - Thanks Efamily member Deborah Wood for sharing!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Juneteenth Houston Museum of African American Culture
Tons of Summer Family Fun in Houston Thanks 18th Congressional District
Kids Eat Free with Purchase of an Adult Meal - Restaurant List
Kids 4-14 Tennis City of Houston Recreation Year Round
Last Minute Summer Internships in Houston
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Japanese Monument in League City - Interesting history - includes how Japanese were raided by FBI and Internments
A Japanese heritage friend sent me this
Grief and Loss Class - thanks efamily member Londa Singleton for sharing! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY May 27 and 28th
Good morning Donna.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
US Dept of State Recruitment Events
Visit US Dept of State "Recruitment Events" page for additional information on upcoming virtual and in-person events and to see where Department of State recruiters and DIRs will be traveling in the coming months.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Masculinity Over Money? The Hidden Barrier Keeping Men Out of Top Occupations - thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!
Masculinity Over Money? The Hidden Barrier Keeping Men Out of Top Occupations
Monday, May 12, 2025
NASA INTERNSHIPS Deadline May 16 and May 22
https://www.nasa.gov/learning-
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
2026 Internship Application Deadlines:
Spring 2026: September 12, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Summer 2026: February 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Fall 2026: May 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Juneteenth June 21 10am Grand Marshall Bun B - thanks efamily member Janice Weaver for sharing! Sylvester Turner's Legacy!
We are excited to invite you to participate in the Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The parade route begins at 6719 West Montgomery Road and concludes at 1620 Dolly Wright Street.
Why Join the Parade?
Free participation— no entry fee and the event is open to the public at no cost!
Honor the legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner and continue his mission to strengthen community ties.
Engage directly with Acres Homes residents and bring awareness to your services and resources.
Celebrate Juneteenth through a dynamic expression of freedom, culture, and unity.
Event Highlights
Each year, the parade features over 100 vibrant entries including marching bands, dance and step teams, floats, equestrian units, cheer squads, local organizations, classic cars, DJs, and more. Expect high energy, live commentary, giveaways, water stations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the community.
How to Participate
To join us as a parade participant, please complete and submit the application at the following link or visit GNHYA.org to apply: [JUNETEENTH APPLICATION LINK]
For questions or additional information, feel free to contact Kynetta Moore Events at km@kynettevents.com or 832-617-2057.
Assistance with Utility Bills thanks efamily member Janice Weaver for sharing
Available Utility Assistance Funding
Good afternoon everyone,
I wanted to let you all know that CBFL now has funding available to assist individuals with disabilities and their family members with utility bills.
If you have any consumers or community members who could benefit from this support, please share this information and encourage them to contact us as soon as possible. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you
| Kenyata Golden Brand Ambassador Phone: 713-974-4621 Mobile: 832-438-2211 Email: Kgolden@hcil.cc 11111 Wilcrest Green Drive, Suite 385 Houston, TX 77042 "There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more." - Robert M. Hensel
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Transfer on Death Deed Information and Area Agency on Aging -- many services for senior citizens thanks Janice Weaver for sharing
Transfer on Death Deed Information
Texas Law Help.org
Please look at this website for the Transfer on Death Deed information.
Thank you,
Cynthia Rahming
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
832-393-4395
Join the Juneteenth Parade hosted by Ashley Turner Captain - DETAILS TO JOIN AT NO COST!
Greetings!
We are excited to invite you to participate in the Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The parade route begins at 6719 West Montgomery Road and concludes at 1620 Dolly Wright Street.
Hosted by Ashley Turner Captain, this beloved community tradition—created in 2008 by the late Honorable Sylvester Turner—has become a signature celebration in Acres Homes, one of Houston’s historic neighborhoods and a cornerstone of the Complete Communities initiative. We anticipate welcoming more than 5,000 attendees for a day filled with pride, culture, and community connection.
Why Join the Parade?
Free participation— no entry fee and the event is open to the public at no cost!
Honor the legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner and continue his mission to strengthen community ties.
Engage directly with Acres Homes residents and bring awareness to your services and resources.
Celebrate Juneteenth through a dynamic expression of freedom, culture, and unity.
Event Highlights
Each year, the parade features over 100 vibrant entries including marching bands, dance and step teams, floats, equestrian units, cheer squads, local organizations, classic cars, DJs, and more. Expect high energy, live commentary, giveaways, water stations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the community.
How to Participate
To join us as a parade participant, please complete and submit the application at the following link or visit GNHYA.org to apply: [JUNETEENTH APPLICATION LINK]
For questions or additional information, feel free to contact Kynetta Moore Events at km@kynettevents.com or 832-617-2057.
Help us spread the word! Please share the attached flyer on your social media platforms and with your network. We hope you’ll join us in making this year’s Juneteenth Parade another memorable celebration.
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