Barktoberfest

Barktoberfest

The citizens of Munich may have Oktoberfest, but the real party was with the furry four legged friends of Clear Lake Shores, Texas and their Barktoberfest. Doggies and kitties alike benefited from this fun filled day of sunshine and events with the proceeds going to The Bay Area Pet Adoptions, a non-profit pet rescue and adoption organization that relies on donations from events like this to help care for local dogs and cats in need.

The day started with beautiful weather as dogs and their two legged human companions’ enjoyed a tranquil two mile walk around Clear Lake Shores in the “Walk-your-Dog” a-Thon followed by events designed just for those K-9 starlets. Spectators were graced with Pet Competitions such as Best Tricks, Best Costume, Best in Show and always a crowd favorite the Dog and Parent Look Alike contest. But the activities and fun didn't stop there, a police dog training session and fly ball demo by K9 Kommotion amused onlookers with their spectacular skills and abilities.

Along with all these fun filled activities there was also on hand a Pet Caricaturist, a Pet Photographer (to capture that perfect doggie selfie) and the world class people & pet psychic Petrene Soames, for those wanting to have a closer connection with their slobbering sole mate Fido. Then there was the most important event of all, "The Parade of Adoptable Dogs", because of course this is what it was all about, a chance for one of these delightful doggies to find a lifelong friend and new home.

Clear Lake Pumpkin Patch

"It's the Great Pumpkin"

Whether you believe in "The Great Pumpkin" or just in search of a great pumpkin the Clear Lake United Methodist Church Annual Pumpkin Patch has you covered.

A large selection of the pleasantly plump veggies are available for the  picking along with fun photo opportunities spread throughout the patch for family and friends. With their countless variety of shapes and sizes to choose from you just might find yourself saying,
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown".

University of Houston Fall 2014 Open House

Sunshine and Campus Tours

The University of Houston-Clear Lake held it's 2014 Fall Open House today and you couldn't have asked for a better day, bright sunshine paired with a cool breeze made for a perfect tour around the campus. The University held workshops every 30 minutes on topics such as Financial Aid, Scholarships, Student Programs, Student Life, Admissions Requirements and more. The Financial Aid Department was there to help students with questions about scholarships and financial assistance as well as a full staff of  Faculty and Academic Advisors ready to guide future students through the schools programs and their requirements needed for success. Future Hawks also had an opportunity to browse the Student Life groups and the campus's Student Services, representatives from offices such as Career Services, Health & Disability, Veteran's Services, Writing and Math Centers were all there eager and ready to provide any information needed. Besides the campus tours and abundance of campus information available, it was a fun family outing as well. Family and friends were welcome with open Wings to get their groove on with Hunter the Hawk and the live DJ or take part in the face painting booth and enjoy snacks like popcorn, cotton candy, fresh beverages, pastries and more all offered by faculty and student life organizations.

Gateway Chiropractic - South Shore, PLLC

Our mission at Gateway Chiropractic - South Shore, PLLC is to provide the Clear Lake, League City, and Galveston County region with the best and most affordable treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. 

Gateway Chiropractic (League City)

Our unique Chiropractic Sports Medicine approach is great for people of all ages and activity level. Advanced certifications, training, equipment and facilities allow us to provide our patients with exceptional results. Whether it is an ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, neck, back, or rib, muscular 'itis', pain, strain, or sprain, our skilled chiropractors will get you feeling better and moving properly. We have two office locations with extended evening and Saturday clinic hours to accommodate busy schedules in League City and on Tiki Island. Gateway Chiropractic - South Shore, PLLC's lasting reputation has allowed us to build a medical referral system that is unmatched in the area, and we are "In-Network Providers" with the major medical insurance carriers.

Dr. Jack Fulkman and Dr. Kai Borgstrom.

3033 Marina Bay Drive, Suite 200
League City Texas 77573

281-334-9300

www.gatewaychiropractic.com

TWWP CLUB ANNOUNCES FALL WATER POLO SEASON

After winning both Boys & Girls 16 & Under Jalapeno Summer League Water Polo Championships, the TWWP Club announces the upcoming Fall Water Polo Season schedule for both Junior and High School level athletes.

The Fall Season runs September 2 through December 14 with Tuesday & Thursday training sessions 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Clear Creek High School Pool, 2305 East Main Street, League City, TX  77573.

  Our Fall Season tournament schedule is pending the high school swim team schedules and will be announced as soon as possible.

TWWP Club welcomes athletes of all skill levels ages 8 – 18 who are proficient swimmers to come visit any of our training sessions.  Fall Season registration and payment can be made at the first training session on September 2 at Clear Creek High School Pool.  

Family fees for the new season are $225.00 per athlete for 1^st athlete, $200.00 for 2^nd athlete and 3^rd athlete is free.

For more details on the TWWP Club contact us at: texaswildcatwaterpolo.com or see us on Facebook.  The TWWP Club mailing address is Texas Wildcat Water Polo, P.O. Box 845, Kemah, Texas  77565.

Come join in on the fun this Fall Season 

and see you at the pool!

"The Rise of Independence"

Clear skies and a temperature that was comfortable for everyone, you couldn't ask for a better day for the lifting of the Space Shuttle Replica “Independence”. Spectators from all around crowded among each other with their cameras, tablets, and cell phones alike to capture a moment in history while “Independence” was being moved onto its final resting place atop the mammoth Boeing 747. Space Center Houston’s soon to be attraction will be like no other in the world, drawing visitors international as well as locally.  Space Center Houston says, “The SCA and Shuttle Attraction will be an unprecedented, international landmark exhibit that will open in 2015, stand over eight stories tall and feature interactive exhibits for the public to explore. Visitors will be able to enter both vehicles, mounted in the classic carry configuration – an experience unavailable anywhere else in the world. The experiential exhibit will feature the remarkable history of the shuttle program and its role in shaping current NASA initiatives to explore asteroids, the moon, Mars and beyond”.

Boeing 747 SCA gets new home in Houston

Johnson Space Center (NASA) Press Release:
  Crawling at the speed of a person walking, 3 miles per hour. 

    "The Iron Giant inches it's way to it's new home" says one of the many on looking spectators.

   The Boeing 747 SCA and space shuttle replica Independence will be joined to become an international landmark, opening in 2015. The attraction will stand over eight stories tall and feature interactive educational exhibits inside the shuttle and jumbo jet. Visitors will enter the shuttle while it is mounted in the ferry configuration over 60 feet off the ground – an experience unique in the world. The exhibit will explore the remarkable history of the shuttle program and how it is shaping current NASA initiatives to explore asteroids, the moon, Mars and beyond.

 (photos provided by Space Center Houston)

The Fresh Market

(Press release | Carly Dennis - BRAVE Public Relations)

THE FRESH MARKET ANNOUNCES FURTHER EXPANSION IN TEXAS
Specialty Grocer Signs Lease for Store in Webster

Webster, Texas – The Fresh Market continues to grow its chain of specialty grocery stores with a new Houston area location in Webster, Texas. The store, expected to open in 2014, will be located at 1507 West Bay Area Boulevard, in the Baybrook Village shopping center. It will be the company’s fifth store in the state. The company has recently opened two stores in the Memorial and West University areas of Houston, and has two additional stores in the River Oaks and Tanglewood areas respectively.

“We are excited about our continued expansion in Texas,” said Rob Koch, vice president of real estate for The Fresh Market. “We look forward to building on the success of our new Houston area stores, and to providing customers in the Webster, Friendswood and League City communities with the same quality products and excellent customer service.”

The Fresh Market has built its reputation on being an extraordinary food destination store. “From bountiful produce and a full-service meat counter to convenient prepared foods and an in-store bakery,”
said Craig Carlock, the company’s president and CEO, “customers will discover that our stores are committed to variety, freshness and value as well as superior customer service.”

About The Fresh Market, Inc.
Founded in 1982, The Fresh Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFM) is a specialty grocery retailer focused on providing high-quality products in a unique and inviting atmosphere with a high level of customer service. The company currently operates 137 stores in 26 states, primarily located in the Southeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and West Coast, with plans for continued expansion throughout the country. The Fresh Market is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit
www.thefreshmarket.com.

Dave & Buster's @ Baybrook Mall

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Complex plans to open it's third Houston Location by mid-to-late 2015 at Clear Lake's Baybrook Mall. 

for more info visit: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2014/03/major-entertainment-venue-to-open-at-baybrook-mall.html

San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment on April 26

Presented by H-E-B

Battle reenactment the largest in the state

Houston, TX — Hundreds of history reenactors—complete with cannons, horses, dogs, women, children and pyrotechnics—will recreate the events leading up to Texas winning its independence 178 years ago at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto in 1836.  The largest battle reenactment in the state, it is the centerpiece of the admission-free SanJacinto Day Festival, held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds surrounding the San Jacinto Monument.

Sponsored by the San Jacinto Museum of History, TexasParks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the San Jacinto Volunteers, the festival is a full day of music, entertainment, food, games and fun, set amidst living history.

The most popular event of the day, the battle reenactment begins at 3 p.m. and is presented by hundreds of members of the San Jacinto Volunteers and other living history organizations from across the state.  The reenactment dramatizes the decisive battle where General Sam Houston led his Texian soldiers to victory over the Mexican Army, including the cannon duel and the final battle between the two forces. 

“We are so proud to continue to present this festival with free admission and free parking to the public, and it would not be possible without our presenting sponsor H-E-B, as well as The Dow Chemical Company, Vopak, Pasadena Strawberry Festival, CenterPoint Energy and LyondellBasell,” says Larry Spasic, San Jacinto Museum of History President.  “Just as important are our partners who help us coordinate this event, including TPWD, the volunteers from San Jacinto College and Deer Park ISD, Clean Harbors, KHOU, La Porte EMS and Hampton Inn Deer Park.”  

All festival activities are updated continually on the San Jacinto Museum of History website at www.sanjacinto-museum.org. Entertaining and educational activities scheduled include:

• Dan Barth will use his Medicine Show Wagon to tell the tales of special 19^th century cure-all elixirs, and entertain with a little magic.
• Nonstop entertainment on the main stage with Galveston’s Brandon McDermott playing his brand of lively Texas/Red Dirt Music; Last Chance Forever, The Birds of Prey Conservancy and its magnificent birds including hawks, owls, eagles, falcons and vultures; Mariachis Los Galleros who first appeared in 2012 and were a big crowd pleaser; and K.R. Wood.

• Abigail Taylor, musician/singer/songwriter from Houston, will showcase her country music on the children’s stage.
• Phydeaux’s Flying Flea Circus and Wahoo Medicine Show will captivate the audience offering cures for all maladies at his Wahoo Medicine Show, and as Flea Meister for Phydeaux’s Flying Flea Circus, putting his (invisible) fleas through their paces.
• K.R. Wood (Camp Cookie) will bring history to life through songs and tales with Chuck Wagon of Texas History, complete with Dutch oven demonstrations, samples, roping steer head demonstrations, stick horse relay races, and historical stories about the Texas Revolutions and the cattle drives.   K.R. was nominated for Texas Musician of the Year in 2009 with the Texas Commission for the Arts; is a member of the American Chuck Wagon Association; has been recognized by the 75^th Texas Legislature in 1997 for keeping Texas History alive with his first Fathers of Texas CD; is an adopted member of the Davy Crockett family and the Texas Alabama Settlement Group; and his Fathers of Texas album was approved by the State of Texas as Texas history curriculum through Harcourt Publishing.
• Texas Snakes – a fun and hands-on educational show for all ages of  many different species of non-venomous indigenous snakes of Texas for the children to view and touch.   Emphasis is teaching about the environment and how snakes/reptiles provide their part for the balance of nature.
• Blacksmiths, weavers, spinners and other demonstrators will give visitors a full sense of how life was in the early 1800s.  Sutlers (civilians who sold provisions to military posts) will be on hand to sell or show their wares.
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  • Visitors can wander freely among the Mexican and Texian camps of the reenactors to learn what the soldiers of that day were doing prior to the battle in 1836.  In the military camps, a few lucky children will be chosen to stand with the cannon crew and pretend to load the cannons; they will be presented with cannon soot to wear on their noses as a badge of honor.
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will offer archery classes for young people
  • Visitors can also visit the restored marshlands and look for otters, great blue herons, osprey, mottled ducks and American avocets.  The marsh is historically important because it barred the escape of many of General Santa Anna's troops during the 1836 battle.
  • Members of the San Jacinto Descendants, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Sons of the Republic of Texas, as well as representatives from the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Independence Trail Region, will be on hand to share their history.
  • Texas Independence Square Dancers—square dancers from various groups throughout Texas—will demonstrate square dancing and give lessons.
  • Visitors can browse through the vendor area to admire unique hand-crafted items, Texas products and history-related items.
  • Music from the North Harris County Dulcimer Society will entertain folks as they walk along the reflection pool.
  The Children's Area—sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company and Deer Park ISD—includes:
  
  
  • A 55' train complete with train whistle and Texan and American flags.
  • Make-and-take history activities and crafts created by Gifted/Talented specialists from Deer Park ISD; overseen by volunteer teachers from DPISD and student volunteers from San Jacinto College.
  • Marsha's Petting Zoo with sheep, goats and other friendly small animals.
  • Sandbox Dig created by the San Jacinto College.
  Festival goers can also enjoy the attractions that are open year-round in the San Jacinto Monument or on the grounds of the 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, including:
  • the free lobby exhibit in the Monument now featuring artifacts from The Carabajal Collection: A Glimpse of Goliad – an exhibit that features 400+ archeological artifacts dug up by several generations of the Carabajal family. “Painstakingly taken from the ground owned by a family for 11 generations, it contains artifacts from a range of native cultures, colonial-era finds, Texas Republic relics and countless items from the early years of Texas’s statehood,” says Elizabeth Appleby, Curator, San Jacinto Museum of History. “Derived from land situated next to Presidio la Bahia in Goliad and with the Camino Real literally running through the property, their collection presents a wealth of historical treasures that is truly amazing to behold.” 
  • the famous 489-foot elevator ride to the top of the Monument; the digital presentation Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto; and the museum’s exhibit Making a Mark, Leaving a Legacy which looks at the tools that have traditionally been used to make a mark, the people that have left a mark on our region, and the symbols that our predecessors used to convey important ideas and concepts.  Combo tickets for the elevator ride, the exhibit and movie can be purchased for $12 for adults, $10.50 for seniors, and $8 for children. 
  • Battleship TEXAS, the first battleship memorial museum in the U.S.; fees for the Battleship TEXAS are $12 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for school and youth groups with a reservation, and free for children 12 and younger. 
  Sponsors for San Jacinto Day Festival include H-E-B, The Dow Chemical Company, Vopak, Pasadena Strawberry Festival, CenterPoint Energy, KHOU, LyondellBasell, San Jacinto Museum of History Association, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, San Jacinto College, Deer Park ISD, Hampton Inn & Suites Deer Park, San Jacinto Volunteers, Clean Harbors, Brand Extract, Office Systems of Texas and La Porte EMS.
  “For the Texans, their victory at San Jacinto led to Texas’ annexation into the United States,” says Robert B. Hixon, Chairman of the Board, San Jacinto Museum.  “In the end, the United States would gain not only Texas but also New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California, Utah and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming.  Most Texans, and dare I say most Houstonians, don’t realize that the Battle of San Jacinto is recognized as one of the top ten battles of the world to change history.”
  
  
  The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is located just 22 miles east of downtown Houston. Take Highway 225 east to Independence Parkway north and continue for three miles.
  Tips to further enjoy the 2014 festival:
  ·         Do not take the ferry on I-10; because there is only one ferry working right now, the wait is long.
  ·         Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for comfortable viewing of the battle reenactment.
  Visitors should park at the first parking lot they come to and take the shuttle to the festival grounds; buses will stop at the farthest parking lots first, so those visitors will be first to board.
• DISCOUNTED LODGING: Discounted room rates of $109 per night are available during the festival for the nights of April 25 and/or 26, at HamptonInn Deer Park.  For reservations, call 281.930.9091 and mention San Jacinto Day.  Breakfast buffet and internet included.   
  For more information about the San Jacinto Museum of History or the San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment, please call 281.479.2421 or visit www.sanjacinto-museum.org.  For more information on the Battleship TEXAS, please contact the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department at 281.479.2431.

Keels & Wheels 19th Annual Concours d'Elegance (press release)

Keels & Wheels

19th Annual Concours d'Elegance

About Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance:
Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance is a weekend-long, nationally acclaimed classic car and vintage wooden boat show that takes place each spring at the Lakewood Yacht Club, at 2425 NASA Parkway, in beautiful Seabrook, Texas. Founded by Lakewood Board Members Bob Fuller and Paul Merryman in 1995, today Keels & Wheels welcomes approximately 200 cars and 100 boats, and has raised more than $1.3 million for local charities, while drawing thousands of participants and spectators from all over the U.S. and Europe.

Judging for the Concours event is held Saturday for both boats and automobiles. Nearly 60 car judges and 20 boats judges evaluate approximately 40 classes for cars and 20 classes for boats. The boating side of the event is sanctioned by the Antique and Classic Boat Society, an International organization established to standardize the judging procedure. The awards ceremony takes place on Saturday for the boats and Sunday for the cars, with main categories including Best of Class and Runner Up, as well as Best of Show for both cars and boats. Further awards include Corinthian Awards for noteworthy entries and People's Choice Awards.

Proceeds from the 2014 event will again benefit the Boys and Girls Harbor, whose mission is to provide a home and safe environment for abandoned and abused children and healthy, comprehensive care for children and families in crisis. For more information please visit www.keels-wheels.com or follow us on Facebook.      (PRESS RELEASE)