Houston Midtown FYI

The Community Artists Collective

There is still time to visit the “Broadening Exposure: Artist to Watch” exhibit.

The exhibit, open thru March 14,2008 at Christ Church and at The Collective, is curated by Sarah Trotty, Michael Kahlil Taylor and Jade Cooper.
These companion exhibits provide an in-depth glimpse at the visual range of the artists and a closer look at the driving forces motivating their creative energies.

Need more details about this event visit the Fresh Arts calendar.

Does Clean Energy Matter?

Coal is the story of an ancient rock that transformed America, but did you realize, two thirds of the energy in electricity generation is lost in the power plant and transmission lines?

The public is invited to join with environmental organizations for a screening of “Burning our Future.” The movie frames the battle between residents of the coalfields of West Virginia and the coal mining industry.

Wednesday, February 27th 2pm to 6pm
and Thursday February 28th 10am to 3:00pm at
Bering Memorial United Methodist Church
1440 Harold Street, Houston, TX 77006

This screening coincides with America's Energy Future Forum being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. If you want more facts about making our world a greener, cleaner planet visit these resources.

Sierra Club - Stop the Coal Rush

Clean Energy for Texas

Conference for Direct Care Workers

If you’re a health care provider or worker and would like to learn ways to improve client care, develop new skills and share your experiences with others, come to the “11th Annual Conference for Direct Care Workers Caring for Older Adults,” meeting at the U of H Hilton (4800 Calhoun Street), Houston, TX.
This free event is designed to recharge your sense of pride in the critical work you do to improve to the quality of life for older adults.

Free Stuff....News Flash

Everyone! On Thursday, February 28th, McDonald's is giving away free chicken McNuggets in all their chains across the US, from 11A.M. to 6P.