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.
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Grand Opening Ceremony for The African American Library at the Gregory School
Monday, November 9th, 2009Join us as Houston makes fitness History
Thursday, September 17th, 2009Come out and Join Lululemon Athletica and Lindsey and Web Smith for a Crossfit “Tabata” style workout…. (more…)
The 50 Million Pound Challenge - Are you ready Houston?
Thursday, 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. (more…)
Inaugural 50 Million Pound Challenge “Walk Off”
Wednesday, 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!
First Annual Senior Swim Fest
Wednesday, 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. (more…)
Staff & Volunteers Needed: Third Annual Hip Hop for HIV Awareness
Friday, 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.
2009 Diabetes, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease Symposium
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel, physicians, nurses, dieticians and various other medical professionals will meet to learn about the latest approach related to the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes, (more…)
Houston Corporate Games: May 1-2, 2009
Friday, April 10th, 2009On Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 2009, the City of Houston will host the Houston Corporate Games presented by Humana. All events are designed so that any employee, regardless of skill level, can participate and earn points for their team. The goals of the Games are: (more…)
International Challenge Day 2009
Friday, April 10th, 2009Looking for a Physical Fitness Challenge? Well, join the exercise challenge as Houston competes with other cities internationally. Get Moving Houston would like to have ONE MILLION EXERCISERS participate in some form of physical exercise for at least 15 minutes on Wednesday, May 20th ! After you have complete your physical fitness activity, report your results by e-mail to challengeday2009@cityofhouston.net no later than Thursday, May 21st .
If you are a fitness instructor, you may report for their entire class/group. Thanks for helping Houston accept the “Challenge” of International Challenge Day.
Questions? Please contact Doug Earle at doug.earle@cityofhouston.net or 713-685-4519.
Texas Round Up 2009
Friday, April 10th, 2009The Texas Round-Up 10K, 5K and Family Mile will be held in Austin, Texas on April 25, 2009. Race weekend begins with a health and fitness expo showcasing vendors and sponsors. The race is followed by a fitness festival where families can enjoy live music, food, fitness demonstrations and family friendly activities. Participants spend months training for Texas Round-Up, and for several participants, the Texas Round-Up is their first race, making the events a very special accomplishment and a true celebration of healthy living.