Vote for Montrose: Neighborhood of the Year 2011
Vote for Montrose as Neighborhood of the Year. Click Here.
If the link doesn’t work, try this instead:
http://swamplot.com/neighborhood-of-the-year-the-official-2011-ballot/2011-12-22/#comment-199033
December Neartown Meeting – Future of Fiesta Lot to be discussed 12/20/2011 7:00p Cherryhurst Center
The December Neartown Super Neighborhood meeting will be held Tuesday Dec. 20th at 7:00p. The meetings are held at the Cherryhurst Community Center, next to the Cherryhurst Park tennis courts. The meetings last an hour.
The orginal agenda called for recent TABC items, SNAP agenda issues (Super Neighborhood Action Plans - typically public improvements specific to the area but not including drainage/pavement) and 2012 officer elections.
A planning commission meeting held yesterday regarding the Fiesta lot variance request resulted in a three week deferral. The Fiesta lot owner’s representative has agreed to attend the Neartown meeting to discuss options for the next planning commission meeting and how to best protect the interests of residents most directly impacted by future development of the site, currently for sale with multiple offers.
VOTE TODAY * Sat 12/10/11 * for City Council At-Large Position #2 and #5
Former Texas Rep. Kristi Thibault and businessman Andrew C. Burks Jr. each want to represent At-Large Position 2. They were the top two vote-getters of the 10 candidates who ran the November election. In November, Burks got 17 percent of the votes compared to Thibault’s 16 percent of the votes.
The most high-profile race is for the At-Large Position 5 seat. Attorney Jolanda “Jo” Jones is battling former Board of Education member Jack Christie. In November, Jones finished with 39 percent of the vote to Christie’s 33 percent.
The 1500 block of Mandell Place votes at Bering United Methodist Church. The 1600 block of Mandell Place votes at Lanier Middle School. Polls are open from 7a to 7p.
Participate in Neighborhood Security
The Houston Police Department has continually encouraged all residents to play a part in neighborhood security. If you have a true emergency requiring immediate attention, CALL 911
For non-emergency numbers (eg. suspicious activity, abandoned cars, loud noises, etc) HPD asks you to call the Central Dispatch number 24/7. The nearest unit will be sent. 713-884-3131 HPD tracks repeat calls from an address or block. Be specific about the address (best) or block. Recurring calls to a specific address are most likely to prompt an HPD investigation.
For recurring neighborhood issues, contact the Montrose HPD storefront during normal business hours: 713-284-8604
Everyone in the neighborhood can play an active role in our security with the help of HPD. Do not confront a suspicious character. Leave this to the police.
East Montrose E-Waste Recycling 3rd Saturday Monthly
E-waste can now be recycled closer to East Montrose on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-3pm at the Center Street recycling drop-off site. Details below.
ONCE A MONTH DROP-OFF SITES:
Center Street Recycling Center (3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm) 3602 Center Street.
(near Washington Ave. and Heights Blvd.)
ITEMS ACCEPTED:
PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car batteries, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, tape drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras.
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CITY OF HOUSTON AND COMPUCYCLE ADD PERMANENT RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITE AND ONE DAY COLLECTION EVENTS FOR ELECTRONICS
(September 26, 2011- Houston, TX) Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker, District A City Council Member Brenda Stardig, the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) and CompuCycle announced the addition of a permanent electronics recycling drop-off site for Houstonians to recycle their electronics responsibly at the CompuCycle building located at 7700 Kempwood.. The partnership between the City and CompuCycle also provides monthly one -day collection events on Saturdays at three City of Houston recycling centers beginning October 8th.
�A huge amount of electronics are being disposed of improperly,� said Mayor Parker. �Here�s a convenient solution. I urge Houstonians to help our environment by taking advantage of it.�
Recycling electronics keeps potentially harmful materials, such as mercury, cadmium, lead, and cathode ray tubes out of the waste stream and the environment.
�We are constantly looking at ways to expand recycling opportunities for the residents of Houston. We are pleased to partner with CompuCycle in this program,� added SWMD Director Harry Hayes. �The goals established by Mayor Parker as she chaired the Solid Waste Task Force continue to be met in a smart and business practical manner. CompuCycle is to be lauded for its responsible community leadership partnering with the City to manage used computer and electronic commodities.�
�Houston residents should rest assured that their computers will be properly handled for recycling or refurbishing,� said Clive Hess, CompuCycle President. �CompuCycle is the first R2 certified, locally owned company in Houston. In addition to rigorous audits, the R2 certification requires that all hard drives are either destroyed through the industrial strength hard drive shredder or undergoes a standard three-pass wipe through United States Department of Defense compliant data erasure software that removes all partitions, tables and drive formats,� added Hess.
Items accepted:
PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car batteries, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, tape drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras.
�I am glad to see that there is a new, permanent location for Houstonians to recycle their electronic devices, located conveniently in District A. Recycling electronics keeps large amounts of waste out of landfills and I am thankful for The Solid Waste Department and CompuCycle�s efforts to make Houston a �greener� city,� said District A City Council Member Brenda Stardig.
Permanent drop-off site:
The permanent location is 7700 Kempwood, Houston TX 77055 in the Spring Branch area. It is open Monday � Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to electronics recycling, this is now a drop-off for common household recyclables such as paper, plastics, aluminum and glass.
Once a month drop-off sites:
Beginning October 8, 2011, the monthly Saturday electronics recycling events will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the:
�Kingwood Metro Transit Center (1st Saturday of the month) – 3210 W. Lake Houston Parkway
�Ellington/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center (2nd Saturday of the month), Highway 3 @ Brantley Road
�Center Street Recycling Center (3rd Saturday of the month) 3602 Center Street.
�We appreciate the City of Houston adding this great amenity to our district,� said Council Member Mike Sullivan. �This is a great service to the residents of District E who have always expressed an interest in recycling.�
For more information, visit www.houstonsolidwaste.org or call 3-1-1, the City�s Customer Service Hotline.
The Solid Waste Management Department provides solid waste service to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.
AIA Walking Tours
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Architecture Center Houston walking tours take place Saturday mornings 10am–noon. Descriptions, locations and scheduled dates are listed below. You can visit the AIA Houston Events Calendar for a listing of all upcoming ArCH events. Tours are $10 for AIA Houston and ArCH members. $20 for non-members. We also offer special group tours for corporations, community groups, students, and conferences. If you are interested in a special group tour, would like to be added to our mailing list, or have any other questions, please contact Mat Wolff, arch@aiahouston.org or 713-520-0155. |
http://www.aiahouston.org/Tour.cfm
19th Annual ArtCrawl Downtown Warehouse District 11/19 10a to 9p
19th Annuanl Art Crawl
The 19th Annual ArtCrawl welcomes all to the northeast side of downtown for a free tour through more than 100 artist studios, galleries and art spaces on Saturday, November 19 from 10 am to 9 pm. ArtCrawlers have a chance to learn more about contemporary art by directly engaging with the artists who make it and the galleries that present it. Maps can be picked-up from Motherdog Studios, the ArtCrawl headquarters at 720 Walnut.
Fotofest and Pedal Houston will offer bike tour off-the-beaten-path warehouses, which will include the new kid on the block, the Silo at 4601 Clinton. A performance highlight for the evening will be presented at the newest non-profit participant, Talento Bilingue de Houston – A Latino Cultural Arts Center.
Crawling takes energy and we’ve got you covered for nibbles and libations! The landmark Last Concert Cafe will open early at 11 am, while chef Sean Carroll will be folding his crepes in a surprise location. New places in the neighborhood include Latin Bites Cafe and the local grand masters of microbreweries, Saint Arnold Brewing Company. For more information, visit:
http://www.artcrawlhouston.com/
HPD Positive Interaction Program (PIP) Holiday Party 12/6 7p
Houston Police Department Central PIP will host a holiday party 7 pm December 6th at 1602 State Street, on the western edge of downtown. PIP provides citizens exposure and interaction with the police through monthly meetings. The Central PIP includes Mandell Place. HPD and their Montrose store front have been great friends and advocates for Mandell Place. Office Pate oversees the HPD Montrose storefront. See his email below for details and his invitation. The PIP meetings are always interesting and informative. Show your support of local police at this annual event.
PIP Background: In 1982, out of the patrol division came the idea that citizens also need to know more about their police department before a crime occurred in their neighborhood. From this idea came the concept of the Positive Interaction Program, “PIP.” The Positive Interaction Program holds monthly PIP meetings featuring speakers from different divisions (Burglary and Theft, Homicide, K-9, Helicopters, etc.) explaining how their division operates. This is done so citizens will know what to expect, should they ever need the police. The Program has proven to be an overwhelming success.
http://www.houstontx.gov/police/pip/
From: wayne pate <wpate43@yahoo.com>
To: Wayne Pate <wpate43@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 2:25 PM
Subject: Dec 6, 7pm CENTRAL PIP
Please don’t forget December 6, 7pm our Central PIP Holiday Get Together. I’m really expecting to see you there. I have been doing some BIG TIME talking to venders and getting some nice food for us. I always have left overs. I don’t want to have to throw anything away. So that means that you will have to come on a empty stomach and eat.
Last year, we had some lamb over rice from Alladins. Cabbage rolls, stuffed from Niko Nikos, Greek Pizza, Sandwiches from Barry Katz’s Pasta from Michaelangelos and Sorrentos. And thats not all. You missed out on some real good food.
Officer Mark Leija and myself are looking to have a nice turn out of our citizens. We both try real hard to do the best that we can for 1 and 2 district. And this is our way of saying Thank You to all of you. So you better be there. hahahah
General Meeting/ 2012 Board Elections – Update
2012 Mandell Place Board
President - Greg Purser
Vice President - Julius Salamone
Treasurer - Anne Hawkins
Secretary - Mary Shepard and Ed Lynch
Deed Restrictions - David Toy and Nanette Hartdegen
Social - Charles Lambert and Aaron Sonnier
Membership - Donna Duncan
Security - Tony Montalvo
PIP Representative – Robert Graham
Contact information for the 2012 board will be available on the Mandell Place website at the beginning of the year
MANDELL PLACE CIVIC ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING
And BOARD ELECTIONS
Thursday November 10th from 7 to 8pm
St. Stephens Episcopal Church – Haven Center
1827 W Alabama St.
Across From Divino / Just before Chocolate Bar
Park in the main St. Stephens parking lot at the church entrance
Mandell Place Civic Association will hold a general meeting November 10th. The meeting should last about an hour. The board will update residents on the current deed restrictions, financial status and local issues related to Mandell Place. Members are welcome to address the board and residents at the meeting.
Elections for the 2012 Mandell Place Board of Directors will be held at the end of the meeting. Board members consist of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Current 2011 Board members have volunteered their time for 2012. Nominations will be taken from the floor prior to the election, as well. Nominees must be in good standing with 2011 dues paid.
Please visit: www.mandellplace.org Mandell Place Civic Association bylaws and description of Board member duties are available for review on the website. Click the ‘ABOUT’ navigation tab. Committee members support the board throughout the year. Contact one of the current board members if you are interested in working with the 2012 board as a committee member. Committee positions are created each year as needed and in the past have included: membership, deed restrictions, beautification and social. Everyone is encouraged to consider working on or with the 2012 MPCA Board.
5th Annual Montrose ‘Pub’ Crawl Sat 10/29
Come as you aren’t to Houston’s biggest and best Halloween event!
Ditch reality and join the 5th Annual Montrose Crawl on Saturday, October 29th.
First get your costume on, then get your drink on as the Crawl goes from bar to bar between Dunlavy & Montrose on Westheimer, starting with dinner at Brasil and ending with midnight munchies at El Real Tex-Mex. Stops include Poison Girl, Anvil, Etro Lounge, Catbirds, Royal Oak, and Slick Willie’s.
As always, there’ll be no covers and no tickets, plus drink specials all night long. Prizes will be awarded for the best outfits at each stop, so get into the spirit before you get into the spirits.
The grand costume prize will be awarded by this year’s honorary Grand Crawler, Neartown President and City Council candidate David W. Robinson. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Houston Area Women’s Center, the 2011 official Montrose Crawl charity. Check out last year’s finalists and grand prize recipients to see what it takes to win.
The 5th Annual Montrose Crawl is brought to you by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Houston’s own brewer, Free Press Houston, Houston’s only locally owned alternative newspaper, and the Montrose Management District, the only public organization dedicated exclusively to Montrose.