Free seminar on Mind & Meditation
Mind & Meditation Seminar, is a free community service initiative by The Art of Living Foundation that aims at creating more awareness about a healthy and
stress-free way of life.
Come and learn some simple yet powerful breathing-techniques, experience a guided meditation, learn about different sources of energy and the tendencies of
your mind – all of which will dissolve your stress and leave you with a smile! This one hour seminar, which is an introduction to the Art of Living workshop,
will explore the elegant Mind-Breath-Body connection, and how we can consciously use our breath to:
* to manage our emotions
* release stress and bring clarity to the mind
* live in the present moment
* live a healthier and happier life
Event 1:
When: 11-Jun-2011, 10:30AM
Where: Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library
930 Corbindale Road
Houston, TX 77024
Visit the following link to register online:
http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=100892
Event 2:
When: 13-Jun-2011, 5:00PM
Where: Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
4100 Montrose
Houston, TX 77006
Visit the following link to register online:
http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=100894
Event 3:
When: 16-Jun-2011, 5:30PM
Where: Jungman Neighborhood Library
5830 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77057
Visit the following link to register online:
http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=100893
For more information, please contact:
Divija Odapally, [email protected], 281-777-3577
Margaret Guillory, [email protected], 713-975-1172

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“Freedom Now: Houston Retraces the Civil Rights Movement”
Photography Exhibit and Event Presentations at The African American Library at The Gregory Shool
The Houston Public Library’s (HPL) African American Library at the Gregory School is one of several local organizations participating in the much-anticipated educational initiative commemorating the 50th anniversary of the year that galvanized the American Civil Rights Movement. This community initiative is called “Freedom Now: Houston Retraces the Civil Rights Movement.” In honor of this historic year, HPL will be presenting many free diverse programs and activities to educate and remind the community of the impact the Civil Rights Movement made in our nation. These programs will be held March 5 through August 20, 2011. The community is invited to help launch HPL’s “The Whole World Was Watching” photography exhibit at an Opening Reception on Saturday, March 5 at 2 PM with a performance by Thomas Meloncon. The African American Library at the Gregory School is located at1300 Victor St. 77019, in Freedmen’s Town, Fourth Ward. This event and all HPL presentations are free and open to the public. For more details please visit www.thegregoryschool.org or call 832-393-1440. For a complete list of upcoming partner events visit freedomnowhouston.org or “like” Freedom Now: Houston on Facebook for additional updates.
“The Whole World Was Watching” photography exhibit at HPL chronicles a crucial period in American social and political history showing both the struggle and victories of those fighting for Civil Rights in the 1960s. Poignant and deeply profound, the photographs in this exhibition portray historical turning points such as the Freedom Rides to the Deep South, the March on Washington, and the Selma-to-Montgomery March. The exhibit features 44 images by six photographers and will be on display March 5 through August 20, 2011.
About “Freedom Now”
The social protests of the 1960s, one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, changed our nation. In 1961, the Freedom Riders began their historic efforts to integrate interstate bus travel, the Voter Education Project was established to bring African Americans into the country’s political system, and boycotts and sit-ins became regular events. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this watershed year, a group of Houston organizations have joined together to remember and preserve the history of activism in our city. This yearlong community initiative is called Freedom Now: Houston Retraces the Civil Rights Movement.
Other partnering organizations involved in the project include: HoustonPBS, Houston Holocaust Museum, KUHF Houston Public Radio, The Menil Collection, Tour de Hood, The University Museum at Texas Southern University, and Writers in the Schools (WITS). These organizations will present a variety of educational activities and programs throughout the city. Events span over photography exhibits, film screenings, bicycle tours, readings by young writers, gallery talks, and a music program of freedom songs. Along with the national broadcast of the new PBS documentary, Freedom Riders on Monday, May 16, these lively and instructive programs explore the central theme of our local civil-rights history.
Event Presentations at The African American Library at the Gregory School
Saturday, March 5 through August 20, 2011
Exhibit - “The Whole World Was Watching”
The photography exhibit chronicles a crucial period in American social and political history showing both the struggle, and victories of those fighting for Civil Rights in the 1960s. Poignant and deeply profound, the photographs in this exhibition portray historical turning points such as the Freedom Rides to the Deep South, the March on Washington, and the Selma-to-Montgomery March. The exhibit features 44 images by six photographers.
Saturday, March 5 - 2PM– 4PM
Exhibit Opening Reception
Performance by Thomas Meloncon
Saturday, March 12
Gallery Talk - 3PM
Danielle Burns, Curator at The African American Library at the Gregory School
Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
“Lunch with a Legacy” Series - 12PM
Join local community leaders as they discuss their involvement and memories of the Civil Rights Movement.
April 2 – Bubba Thomas
April 9 – John Guess Jr.
April 16 – Dr. Alvia Wardlaw
April 23 – Call Library for Information
April 30 – Call Library for Information
Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Civil Rights Film Series - 3PM
May 7 – “Strange Demise of Jim Crow”
May 14 – “They Had A Dream Too”
May 21 – “The Good Fight: James Farmer Remembers the Civil Rights Movement”
May 28 – “Freedom’s Song: 100 years of African-American struggle and triumph”
Saturday, June 11
“Remembering the life of Houston Civil Rights photographer, Louise Martin.” - 3PM
Lecture by Dr. Sarah Trotty.
Saturday, August 20
Closing Reception - 3PM
Gallery talk with The Menil Collection Curator, Michelle White and Danielle Burns, Curator of both the The African American Library at The Gregory School and the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
About the Houston Public Library
The Houston Public Library (HPL) operates 35 neighborhood libraries, three HPL Express Libraries, a Central Library, the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, The African American Library at the Gregory School, and the Parent Resource Library located in the Children’s Museum of Houston. Serving more than 4 million customers per year, HPL is committed to excellent customer service and equitable access to information and programs by providing library customers with free use of a diverse collection of printed materials and electronic resources, Internet, laptop and computer use, and a variety of database and reference resources with live assistance online 24/7.
For further information, visit the Houston Public Library at www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

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June 11, 2011




Whitewater Kayaking Instruction 101




Power Olympic Outdoor Center




602 North Interstate 35, San Marcos Texas 78666




8:30AM - 4:30PM














Come join us for a day of Kayak instruction at the new river park built for kayaking. Our instructors are all experienced kayakers and Olympic winner Ben Kvanli is our head instructor! Once we have the basics down, we will kayak the San Marcos River.




If possible arrive at the Power Olympic Outdoor Center Friday night for preliminary outfitting and instruction. If you can't make it Friday night please come early Saturday to get outfitted. Plan to be on the water first thing in the morning to get out on the river and have some fun!!





The river has 3 small rapids. Downstream, the San Marcos river has 2 more rapids. This will be for beginner and experienced kayakers. They specialize in instructing beginners and if you do not want to do any of the rapids you can easily portage around them! The kayaks are whitewater boats with skirts.





We are getting an awesome rate of $95.00 per person instead of the normal $130.00 which includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and a shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash for lunch and sunscreen.





Wear a swimsuit or board shorts and a top. You will probably want a t-shirt to protect you from the sun in the afternoon. Don't forget your towel!









If you do not have a dry bag, just bring your river stuff in a bag that we can leave on the shore.









You will pay POOC directly and they take cash, checks and credit cards.



713 524 3567 or
http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

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