The Houston Public Library would like you to join them on Saturday, November 14 from Noon - 5pm at the Gregory School located at 1300 Victor Street, Freedmen’s Town, Fourth Ward, Houston, TX 77019 for the grand opening of The African American Library at the Gregory School. This celebration is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.thegregoryschool.org or call (832) 393-1364.
Join us as Houston makes fitness History
September 17th, 2009Come out and Join Lululemon Athletica and Lindsey and Web Smith for a Crossfit “Tabata” style workout…. Read the rest of this entry »
The 50 Million Pound Challenge - Are you ready Houston?
September 3rd, 2009Houston has been challenged by the 50 Million Pound team to become a healthier City.
The Mayor’s Wellness Council has partnered with the 50 Million Pound Challenge to help Houston Get fit and Get Moving. Started by Dr. Ian Smith, the 50 million Pound Challenge encourages all Americans to take a pro-active stance and make positive lifestyle changes to reduce obesity in our communities. Read the rest of this entry »
Inaugural 50 Million Pound Challenge “Walk Off”
September 2nd, 2009Dr. Ian Smith and the Mayor’s Wellness Council would like to invite you to the Inaugural 50 Million Pound Challenge “Walk Off” on Saturday, September 12 from 5-7p.m. This historic event is all about bringing people together to take steps towards living longer, healthier lives.
This fun,festive, family oriented event will be held at Emancipation Park located at 3018 Dowling St. Houston, TX 77004. The Challenge “Walk Of” will be approximately a one mile walk around the perimeter of the park. Once the walk is completed we welcome you to learn more about creating and maintaining healthy behaviors at our Wellness Festival inside Emancipation Community Center (which is located on the park grounds). We will have health information, education, and activities for all ages to participate in at the Wellness Festival.
Free on-site registration will be available the day of the walk at Emancipation Park from 4-5p.m.
If you have not joined the ‘Get Moving Houston’ 50 Million Pound Challenge Team please visit the 50 Million Pound Challenge link on the ‘Get Moving Houston’ home page.
If you would like to participate or need more information about the Challenge “Walk Out”, please contact Tenille Pakoejoe at 713-794-9041 or tenille.cleaves@cityofhouston.net .
We truly look forward to seeing you at the walk!
Tips to Motivate You to Get Active and Stay Active
July 1st, 2009Work, school, or play — No matter what responsibilities or reasons there are for missing that morning workout, finding time to get to the gym or just doing those simple squats in the back yard, here are some great tips to get you motivated Read the rest of this entry »
The Truth About Butter Substitutes and Counting Calories
June 26th, 2009Which Spread is Best
We have all heard that some of the most important things in life are considered your “bread and butter.” But if youre gonna grace a piece of toast or your loaf of bread with your favorite spread, here are some key things to consider: Read the rest of this entry »
Food Myths That Make You Fat
June 17th, 2009You know those people who say they can gain weight just by thinking about a muffin? Are you one of them? Well, they (and you) are partly right. Thinking the wrong things about what you eat can make your waist expand at a rate Read the rest of this entry »
Perfect Your Picnic with These Foods
June 17th, 2009A day in the park with a group of friends or with wine and your honey (note to wives — we prefer the second option). What else could make it better? Really, not much. But your health will appreciate it if you do these things too: Read the rest of this entry »
First Annual Senior Swim Fest
June 17th, 2009“Making exercise FUN while keeping Seniors healthy and feeling young”
Houston, TX. Here’s a fun and FREE community event which anyone over 50 can “dive” right into. Read the rest of this entry »
Staff & Volunteers Needed: Third Annual Hip Hop for HIV Awareness
June 12th, 2009***Staff &Volunteers Needed*** ***Staff &Volunteers Needed******
Third Annual Hip Hop for HIV Awareness
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention has teamed up with KBXX-FM “97.9 The Box” , AIDS Foundation Houston, NAACP-Houston Branch, Amerigroup Community Care, Planned Parenthood, Cricket Wireless, and other community based organizations to host the HIP HOP for HIV Awareness Campaign.