January 17, 24, and 31
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ike Cleanup
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The City of Houston’s “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program to assist elderly and physically challenged residents remove Hurricane Ike debris from their backyards to the curb has resumed. The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program is seeking volunteers from the community to assist with this effort on the next three consecutive Saturdays: January 17, 24 and 31, 2009.
With over 800 calls for service in this program, we have many homeowners, 60+ years old or physically challenged who can use your help. Many requests are being handled by professionals but volunteers can complete the job by bagging, sweeping and moving the debris to the curb for pickup.
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January 21 to February 28
Mayor's New Year, New You Challenge
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The Mayor’s New Year New You Challenge is a five week wellness program which aims to encourage and motivate Houstonians of all ages and abilities to engage in wellness activities during the New Year. Specifically, the challenge will raise participants’ awareness of their daily physical activities, encourage healthy eating and routine exercise in a fun and supportive environment. More ...
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January 24
Arbor Day
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The Houston Parks and Recreation Department with Trees for Houston invite you to get your hands dirty in the name of Arbor Day! Sign up today to be a part of our city’s 2009 Arbor Day Celebration and help us plant 12,500 trees in 4 hours! J. Sterling Morton, who founded Arbor Day as a way to promote tree planting on the open plains of Nebraska in 1872, would surely approve. More ...
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