Holiday Home Tour Update General Meeting

Newsletter of the Houston Heights Association
Holiday Home Tour Update
Volume 35, Number Eleven, November 2009
A Spirited Tour Even Scrooge Wouldn’t Miss
by Amy Brooks, Co-Chair and Katrina Stilwell, Chair, Holiday Home Tour
“Just hear those sleigh bells ringing and jing ting tingaling too…”
yes, the holiday season is here which means the Holiday Home Tour
is right around the corner! What better way to get in the holiday spirit
than to visit all seven unique and
beautiful homes right here in the
Heights? The Heights is going to
be hopping the first weekend in
December, and you won’t want to
be the only one who missed it!
Logistics
This year’s Heights tour is easier than ever to attend, with shuttles
available both Friday and Saturday with the main stop at the Heights
Fire Station at 12th Street and Yale, and interim stops at each home.
This year Regions Bank on 11th Street near Yale has also offered
its lot as convenient parking to the Fire Station. If you choose to
drive, three of the homes are grouped together so just park your car
— preferably outside of the shuttle route — and enjoy the short walk
between them. The shuttle map is included in this newsletter so you
can start mapping your route now. [See page 7.]
Tickets
Get your tickets today online at www.houstonheights.org or stop
by one of the local businesses and make your purchases in advance.
...continues on page General Meeting:
Shop Local
The program for the
November 9 Heights Association
General Meeting will be “Know
Your Local Businesses.” The
meeting, which will begin at 7:00
PM, will showcase businesses
located in your neighborhood,
Houston Heights.
This event is a great
opportunity for residents of our
neighborhood as well as from
surrounding areas to learn about
businesses in the Heights. Guests
will be able to talk with business
owners and learn about the
products and services they have
for sale. It is also an opportunity
for local businesses to show the
community all that they have to
offer.
Come and show your support
for local businesses by attending
this exciting and informative
...continues on page The Houston Heights Association gratefully acknowledges the support of the following 2009 Platinum Sponsors:
Holiday Home Tour Update from page This year, tickets are available at Another Place in Time, Buchanan’s,
Eclectic Home, Koelsch Gallery, and Waldo’s, so you have plenty of
opportunity to get in some holiday shopping, take a coffee break, and
be ready for the Tour all at once. Tickets are $17 in advance for all
seven houses or $20 late purchase (or $5 per house at the door), so get
them early. Bundles of 10 tickets are available online for $150.
Tour Extras
Stop by the Fire Station at 12th Street and Yale to support the
Heights Women’s Club, who will be selling drinks, snacks, and handmade crafts. In addition, the Library is offering some great extras with
a marionette puppet performance of “The Night Before Christmas”
Friday evening and Santa visiting on Saturday afternoon.
Remember, too, that the weekend is also home to Mistletoe
Madness as well as the monthly First Saturday events, so there really
is no excuse for humbugging it through December 4 or 5. Bring your
friends, catch the tour and some bites at our many local eateries (they
seem to be springing up by the day), and just generally remember why
the Heights is simply the best place to live and celebrate the holidays!
What You Can Expect to See
This is a banner year with more homes than ever given we just
couldn’t narrow it down further. Each of this year’s seven homes
brings to life the charm and character that the Heights is known for.
New construction, restored, and vintage homes, all of which will be
in holiday dress, getting you ready for the season – this Tour has it all,
and it’s waiting for you!
So mark your calendars today, buy your tickets now, and pump up
your bicycle tires or choose your carpool buddies or hop the shuttle.
It’s time to celebrate our fantastic community!
Director Election
Schedule
HHA Is Now On Facebook
The Heights is published monthly by
the Houston Heights Association, Inc. Its
purpose is to acknowledge achievements and
to inform HHA members of events.
Copyright 2009, the Houston Heights
Association and/or the authors unless
otherwise noted.
Newsletter inquiries, suggestions, or
submissions should be directed to:
Editor, The Heights, P.O. Box 70735, Houston, TX 77270-0735,
email [email protected],
or leave a message on 713-861-4002.
Editor.............................Mark R. Williamson
Assistant Editor........ Kathleen S. Williamson
November contributors:
Amy Brroks, Paul Carr, Diane Easley, Tracy
Englet, Lauriel Hindman, Irene Nava, Margarete Sanchez, Katrina Stilwell, Marianne
Sulser, Dean Swanson, Lanna vonBaden.
You can now follow the Houston Heights Association on
Facebook. At press time, we had 400 fans. Visit us at http://www.
facebook.com/HoustonHeightsAssociation and join them.
The Houston Heights Association gratefully acknowledges the support of the
following Autumn 2009 Bronze Sponsors:
Five of the fifteen positions
on the HHA Board of Directors
will be filled by election this
month. These five positions are
opening due to normal expiration
of terms. The five nominees
receiving the highest numbers of
votes will fill the three-year terms.
The remaining schedule for
the election will be as follows, in
accordance with the By-Laws and
Policies of the Association:
• By November 7 at the
close of the post office, ballots
returned by mail must be received
with control numbers intact.
• November 9, polls will
be open for secret balloting in
person from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
before the General Meeting. The
Election Committee will tabulate
ballots and announce the results
during the meeting. The results
will also be published in the
December newsletter.
Holiday Tour Patron Party
You are invited to become a Patron of the Holiday Home Tour.
Your Patronage includes a special tour preview and access to our
Patron Party on Thursday, December 3. Enjoy a preview of select
Home Tour homes open from 6:00 to 8:00 PM followed by a private
reception at the beautiful home of Mrs. Patti Worthington, 1135
Heights Boulevard from 7:30 to 10:00 PM.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of
HHA’s Holiday Home Tour, Patrons of
the Holiday Home Tour are invited to
a special evening of Yuletide cheer with
preview access to many of the Home Tour
homes as well as a special private reception at the home of Mrs. Patti
Worthington, one of the most spectacular homes in the Heights.
Mistletoe Munchies will be provided by the Heights restaurants listed
below and Christmas Ale poured by St. Arnold’s Brewery.
Patron Levels
Jingle Bells: $100 — 1 ticket to Patron Party, 1 ticket to Holiday
Home Tour, and a patron gift from Jubilee.
Sleigh Bells: $250 — 2 tickets to Patron Party, 4 tickets to the
Holiday Home Tour, 2 patron gifts from Jubilee, and a copy of Images
of America: Houston Heights by Anne Sloan.
Silver Bells: $500 — 4 tickets to Patron Party, 8 tickets to the
Holiday Home Tour, 4 patron gifts from Jubilee, a copy of Images of
America: Houston Heights by Anne Sloan and Images of America
postcards, and special recognition at the Patron Party.
Space is limited so BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
Please contact [email protected] or visit the HHA web
site for more information.
At press time, Restaurant Donors included Berryhill in the
Heights, Big Mamou, Candelari’s, DaCapo’s, El Tiempo, Ibiza,
Pizzitola’s, Rainbow Lodge, Shade, Stella Sola, and Textile Restaurant.
Heights Woman’s Club Holiday Fundraiser
The Heights Woman’s Club will have a Holiday fundraising
event at the Heights Fire Station on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00
to 5:00 PM. Light refreshments will be sold to tide over famished
tour-goers. In addition, the Woman’s Club quilt will be on display, a
unique collection of handmade craft items created by club members
will be available for sale, and individually created holiday wreaths will
be displayed and for sale as well.
Plan to come before the Home Tour begins to have some tea,
sandwiches and cookies, do some early Holiday shopping, purchase
raffle tickets for the quilt, find the perfect wreath to adorn your
door for the holiday season, as well as learning more about one of
Houston’s oldest women’s clubs still in existence.
General Meeting from page event at The Historic Fire Station
at 12th & Yale. Plus, you could
win FUN door prizes donated by
participating local businesses.
If you would like to
participate and showcase your
business, please e-mail Margarete
at [email protected].
Heights Holiday
Hayrides Return
The hay wagon will be
available again this year for Xmas
lights/caroling rides through the
Heights. The hayrides are another
fun function of the Houston
Heights Association. The wagon
is available for Heights groups
and HHA members. There is no
charge, but you do have to make
a reservation.
Berryhill’s on E. 11th is
providing the hay again this
year. On December 5, there will
be hayrides every 40 minutes,
starting at 5:00 PM from
Berryhill’s.
The wagon can carry up to
30 persons. To schedule a ride
between December 1 and 22,
contact Paul Carr at 713-8690505 or [email protected].
Several dates have already been
reserved.
Spotlight on Heights Business Member: Design & Inspiration
We continue with the newsletter feature “Spotlight on Heights Business Member” -- this month spotlighting Design
& Inspiration. You may have noticed that recent newsletter issues have been focusing on a local business. These
businesses are drawn from business cards collected at the Houston Heights Association Business Mixer. Stay tuned for
the next Quarterly mixer in January.
Angela DeWree is principal of two companies: Design &
Inspiration and Props2go. Angela, a native of the San Francisco Bay
Area of California, moved to Houston with her father’s oil company
transfer. Interestingly, the date of Angela’s move to Houston involved
many seven’s – she moved here on 7/7/77, also her birthday. Angela
has family who live north of town. Prior to settling in the Heights,
Angela lived in the museum district and Montrose.
Angela moved to the Heights fifteen years ago. She was driving
around, not really thinking about the Heights, when she drove down
Arlington Street and saw the house that became her own. Her parents
and grandparents had lived in bungalows in California, so she was
attracted to this Arlington bungalow. The attraction of the Heights
is the authenticity of the old houses and trees for this ‘tree hugger.’
Angela took it as a sign that this house was meant to be hers when she
closed on her birthday and found a key left beside the sink on a key
ring bearing the name Shirley, also her mom’s name.
Angela’s first Houston Heights Association contacts were Chris Silkwood, Julie Pettit, and Kelly
Simmons. For those of you involved with the Boulevard Reforestation Project, you’ll remember Angela’s
sign that measured the fundraising progress, which was located at 11th Street and Heights Boulevard.
Through Julie and Kelly, Angela was recruited to help with spring and holiday tour collateral and to run
for the Heights Association Board of Directors, where Angela currently serves. The acquisition of 1414
Ashland began Angela’s involvement with the tree counting projects.
Angela career includes Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Office and Visual Manager in Houston, Dallas,
and Bal Harbour; Marshall Fields as Visual Manager of the Texas Division; and Tootsies’ Creative Director
for 10 years. Angela’s event work has taken her throughout Asia creating galas and holiday décor for
Hyatt Asia Pacific, grand openings for luxury clients across the country, and parties galore for art groups
& museums. In 1995 she opened her own business. That is why she was perfectly suited for decking out
the former Kaplan’s-Ben Hur with the mannequins for the 2006 Spring Tour Candlelight Dinner. Some
Heightsites got a laugh when they saw the dusty mannequins being ‘bathed’ at the power car wash prior to
‘dressing’ for the event. You can see one of those Kaplan’s mannequins in the Karen Derr office today.
Away from work, Angela enjoys meeting friends for Friday night dinner and Sunday morning
breakfast. The same Friday night dinner group has gathered for the last twenty years at Goode Company
Taqueria. The Sunday morning breakfast group meets weekly at Harry’s.
As for Angela’s pets, they include Kitty DeWree, an 18-year old half-Siamese, half-tabby and finches.
Angela acquired the finches after a Gala Party where they were placed in a wonderful Asian birdcage
collection to decorate the venue. Following the fundraiser, Angela adopted all of the finches.
Next time you need advertising, merchandising or displays, please support Heights business member
Angela DeWree and her company Design & Inspiration. If you’re a business member, remember to check
the calendar for the next Houston Heights Association Business Mixer and come and meet Angela and
other business members at the meeting.
“Home for the Holidays” Tour Homes
1648 Harvard, The Pumpkin House
The “Pumpkin House”, a Queen Anne’s Victorian rendition, is
maintained in the Northern tradition of “painted ladies”. The home
was built in 1991 by Steve Watters, one of the pioneers of the Houston
Heights revival, with input from Steven Carruba of SC Designs.
The placement and design of this home was meant to contrast and
complement its neighbor at 1801 Harvard (one of the oldest Victorian
homes in the Heights and maintained in the Southern tradition). The
Pumpkin House showcases intricate trim and woodwork and seven
distinct colors, which are typical of the painted lady style. Lovers of Victorian homes will be especially
delighted by the repetition of beautiful stained glass, period lighting, inlaid flooring, and carved mantels,
all wonderful backdrops to the multiple Christmas trees on display. The owners, the Beardshalls, have a
special place in their hearts for New Orleans and have recently added a “New Orleans” style brick privacy
fence, flagstone patio, gas lamps, and outdoor fireplace to remind them of their time spent in the Crescent
816 Arlington, The Watkins Home
The owners of this 1920s craftsman style bungalow knew
immediately that this was the right house for their major project.
Located on a wonderful lot and a half, this house had considerable
charm and potential despite some 1960s alterations. In 2007, Heights
company Bungalow Revival began the renovation and restoration
process “aimed at saving Houston’s historical gems.” Gilbert Perez
and Ivan Lopez created a design in keeping with the period. Many
of the original doors and windows were maintained, and salvaged
hardwoods were used to match the original flooring. Large oak trees in the front of the home were spared
by Hurricane Ike and continue to serve as a sanctuary for herons to nest. Renovations on this labor of love
have been completed, but the house and gardens continue to be a work in progress.
537 Cortlandt, The Longstreth Maloney Home
When the owners moved from New Orleans in early 2005, they did not
expect to find a home reminiscent of their hometown. However, though less
than 10 years old, this Victorian-styled home has the appearance of an old
New Orleans dwelling. The open downstairs plan is perfect for entertaining.
Featuring an impressive banister and stained glass windows salvaged from
historic homes, the home offers an appropriate setting for the French antiques,
art, and other possessions the owners have inherited and acquired. The French
doors at the rear open upon a true French Quarter-style patio that the owners
enjoy from the broad veranda. The owners’ children are accomplished jazz
musicians from New Orleans, and the influence of New Orleans, music, and
French culture can be seen throughout the home and holiday décor.
“Home for the Holidays” Tour Homes
832 Allston, The Sanchez Bungalow
Preserving the original charm of this 1919 bungalow is what
inspired Eddie and Elizabeth Sanchez to self-finance the pristine
restoration of their Victorian and Craftsman style home. It is a
work in progress with each phase slowly bringing the home back
to original, while incorporating functional aspects for modern day
living. The history of this home begins outside, where fence pickets
were individually recreated by hand. Historic Houston supplied old
hand-blown wavy glass to replace cracked windows. Inside features
the original claw-foot tub, restored to its relaxing glory and moved
to the new upstairs bathroom added when the attic was finished to
accommodate a third bedroom. This home is a labor of love, and Eddie and Elizabeth are looking forward
to beginning the next restoration phase, perhaps with insight from you for how to complete their wish list
for original materials and finishes!
713 Waverly, Fort Robert
Tucked behind the wooden gates and brightly colored stucco wall
of Fort Robert lies a serene, Spanish-inspired enclave. Born of the
owner’s own vision, the home was designed by Joe Milton of Milton
Architects, and construction was completed in 2002. The 2009 remodel
was designed by Heights resident Michael Dreef, AIA. This special
hacienda welcomes you with 26’ ceilings with beams of reclaimed
wood from Wisconsin, polished concrete and blue/green washed pine
flooring, slate countertops, 3”-thick doors, cherry cabinetry, and copper
thresholds. The walls come to life featuring woven rugs and the works of local artists including Cisco
Tucker Kolkmeier and Wendy Wagner, and the owner’s bicycles constitute a noteworthy collection on
their own. Robert’s unique style is evident in the holiday trimmings chosen to complement the home.
Sweeping views of the Heights await those who choose to relax in the breezy second-story outdoor terrace.
Overlooking the pool and soothed by the rustling of the wind in the Giant Japanese Timber bamboo, the
peacefulness and privacy of this stunning home are truly something to behold.
835 Rutland, The Otto House
Now 111 years old, the “Otto House,” a Queen Anne style home,
was designed by William A. Otto and built in 1898. Mark and Linda
Gonzales purchased the house for the bargain price of $9,000.00 in
1971 from the original owner, Maria C. Lucas. Although the home
has undergone many renovations since then, the Gonzaleses have
remained faithful to the original design. The Otto House, the first
west of Heights Boulevard to have indoor plumbing, showcases
original flooring, molding, hardware, and lighting fixtures throughout
the front of the house. Mark, an experienced renovator, maintained the integrity of the original home and
neighborhood by using locally reclaimed materials, even flooring salvaged roadside after Tropical Storm
Allison! Until recently, the home, listed on the National Registry, displayed a 100-year-old live oak tree
in the front yard. The tree, itself listed in the National Tree Registry, survived many hurricanes before
succumbing to the fierce winds of Hurricane Ike. Mark and Linda, local business owners, enjoy displaying
various Christmas decorations they have collected throughout their many happy years together.
“Home for the Holidays” Tour Homes
1132 Rutland, The Booth Home
The Booth Home was originally built as a Craftsman Bungalow in
1920. The current homeowners purchased the home in 2008 after it
had been remodeled in 2007 by the prior owners, who added a family
room and second story master suite to the original footprint of the
home. Period finishes were used in the thorough and careful remodel
in order to maintain the integrity of this classic Houston Heights
home. A few of the remaining parts of the original structure include
the pine floors and brick fireplace in the living room. The home is
decorated with the homeowner’s original photography as well as several pieces of colonial reproduction
furniture built by the homeowner’s great grandfather in the early to mid 1900s.
Shuttle Route Map
This year’s Heights tour is easier than
ever to attend, with shuttles available both
Friday and Saturday with the main stop
at the Heights Fire Station at 12th Street
and Yale, and interim stops at each home.
This year Regions Bank on 11th Street near
Yale has also offered its lot as convenient
parking to the Fire Station. If you choose
to drive, three of the homes are grouped
together so just park your car — preferably
outside of the shuttle route — and enjoy the
short walk among them. The shuttle map is
included at right so you can start mapping
your route now.
Houston Heights Association Constable Patrol Enrollment Instructions
Mail the form on the reverse with a $255 check made to Houston
Heights Association - West Side (or East Side, as appropriate) to:
Houston Heights Association
P.O. Box 70735
Houston, TX 77270-0735
Hamilton Looking For Some Real Men
Hamilton Middle School has been selected to participate in the
Houston Real Men Read program this year. They are looking for men
who can volunteer to commit to reading and discussing a book in a
7th grade class for 1 hour each month. Readings will take place on the
second Thursday of each month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM beginning on
November 12. All materials and discussion questions will be given to
the volunteers in advance.
The fundamental principles of the program are: Reading is fun!
The community cares! A commitment to education can ensure
success.
Hamilton staff members look forward to working with the
community on this project. Please email Mrs. Christy Leflar at
[email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.
Constable Patrol Recruiting On West Side
Donations
Our thanks to the following
donors for their support.
Keith Crane & Kelly
Simmons — Graffiti
Abatement
Eileen Donaghy & Mary
Stuart — Parks
Anna & Brad Eastman
Eileen Donaghy & Mary
Stuart — Parks
April & Randy Johnson
— Flower Gardens
Greg & Kim Kolanowski
— Bicycle Rally
Jim & Doris Murdock
— Land Use
Trudy Nelson — Graffiti
Abatement
The Houston Heights west side constable program is now open for registration. The west side area
will be roughly between W. 20th on the north, Yale St. on the east, White Oak Dr. on the south, and N.
Shepherd Dr. on the west.
The initial patrol will be eight hours/day, five days/week to be determined by the Constable’s office as
the highest crime time for that particular patrol area. Our program would begin on January 1, 2010.
To initiate the Constable Program on the Westside, a minimum of 300 people must register and pay a
$255 annual fee. The deadline is November 15, 2009.
You can pay online with a credit card at http://www.houstonheights.org/westsidepaypal.htm, or
you can mail a $255 check payable to “Houston Heights Association - West Side” with the form below
to Houston Heights Association, PO Box 70735, Houston, TX 77270-0735. All payments must include
service address, phone number, and email address.
If we do not collect from the minimum 300 participants, all monies will be refunded. If you pay by
credit card, an $8 processing fee will be deducted from your refund (leaving $247).
We will need your help signing up the 300 subscribers, so please let us know if you are willing to talk
to your neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tracy Englet at tracy@webextra.
com or 713-301-3296.
More information may be found at http://www.houstonheights.org/pdf/Constable%20Patrol%20Pilo
t%20Brochure.pdf.
Houston Heights Association Constable Patrol Enrollment Form
Name(s)
Service Address
Phone Number(s)
Email Address(es)
Education Committee Welcomes Principals
The September meeting of the HHA Education Committee has become an annual event that many
local educators wouldn’t miss. Principals and administrators from the Heights area are treated to a relaxing
social time with colleagues and committee members as a way to honor them for their dedication and hard
work throughout the school year.
This year, the Education Committee would like to thank G Gallery on 11th Street and artist Wayne
Gilbert for hosting the event and providing many “conversational” pieces of artwork.
During the event, a special presentation was
made. Two “Exemplary” banners were awarded to
the Houston Heights Learning Academy (a charter
school) and Field Elementary for their recent TEA
rating. Shown with the new banners are HHLA
Principal Yvette East, co-Chair Stephanie Babb,
Field Principal John Hendrickson and Sheila
Tybor, former co-Chair and event coordinator.
Congratulations to two more shining examples in
education!
The HHA Education Committee includes
educators, community members, and PTA/PTO
parents who have an interest in improving the
quality of education in the local schools, both public and private. The committee meets every fourth
Monday at 6:30 PM and welcomes new members. For meeting location, please contact Stephanie Babb,
Emily Cole, or Karen Derr, who serve as co-chairs for this school year ([email protected]).
Restoration/Historical
The next Houston Heights Association Restoration/Historical Committee meeting will be held at
1648 Harvard on Thursday, November 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. This home is a fine example of a Queen
Anne Victorian rendition home painted with colors researched and applied from that period. Though it
was built in 1991 by a pioneer of the Heights neighborhood revival, this “painted lady” does complement
other beautiful original vintage homes nearby, and it is representative of what the Houston Heights was
at one time. Intricate trim and woodwork utilize seven distinct paint colors. Reproduction stained glass,
period lighting, inlaid floors, and carved mantels add distinct touches to this home. In keeping with the
holiday season, this home will have multiple Christmas trees for all to see. Another unique feature to be
seen is the New Orleans-style brick courtyard including flagstone and gas lamps with a fireplace.
This meeting will highlight an unusual example of a reproduction home in the Houston Heights.
Overall, meeting attendees will see first hand what beauty and character can be achieved in the Heights
historic neighborhood using modern construction techniques. For those interested in seeing one of the
beautiful reproduction homes of the Height era, this meeting will be a must. Also, for those wanting to
talk with a couple who brought their memories of Louisiana living into their backyard courtyard, this will
be a most enjoyable evening.
The Houston Heights Restoration/Historical Committee meetings are open to the public quarterly to
learn about history and restoration in keeping with the appreciation of the historic nature of the Houston
Heights. Please let Committee Chairman Dean Swanson know if you have a restoration project, historical
structure under restoration, or historical information or photos pertaining to the Heights to share at
future meetings. Dean can be contacted at [email protected] or 713-880-2832.
Bicycle Rally Wrap-Up
by Paul Carr, Rally Chair
The 2009 Heights Bicycle Rally had some problems.
Problem #1: The City of Houston canceled the opening of
the MKT Hike & Bike Trail. This was to be the first event of
Biketoberfest.
Problem #2: A detour had to be put into the rally route because of
the unfinished bridge over White Oak Bayou.
Problem #3: “RAIN!”
In spite of these problems, 224 riders registered for the rally and
159 rode in the rain.
The awards ceremony at the end-of-rally party opened with
Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee presenting Rally Chairman Paul
Carr with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to the Houston
Heights Association for the 4th Annual Heights Bicycle Rally and
Scavenger Hunt.
Addie Spicer, Heights resident and HHA member, was awarded a
major prize for being the only rider to locate all the mystery sights and
locations on the scavenger hunt. The team of Jim & Donna Bennett
tied with Brian Tamplen for 2nd place in the scavenger hunt. All the
riders under 12 years old were awarded prizes. Over a dozen riders
won valuable prizes provided by area merchants.
The event raised $2,500.00 for the HHA Boulevard Beautification
Fund. The event would not have been possible without the small
cadre of HHA volunteers who worked on it and the support of the
following businesses:
Spanish Flowers Restaurant, Berryhill’s, Big Mamou, Shade
Restaurant, Java Java, Colina’s Restaurant, Hickory Hollow, Onion
Creek, Cedar Creek, Grogan Building Supply, Artisan Wedding
Cakes, I Cycle Bike Shop, Urban Bicycle Gallery, Blue Line Bicycle
Lab, West End Bicycles, Houston Bicycle Company, Waldo’s
Coffee Shop, Davis Hardware, and Venus Hair. Please show your
appreciation by patronizing these businesses.
A group of Immanuel Lutheran students led by Ms. Cathleen
Chevallier validated the riders’ rally cards at the midway checkpoint.
Richard Hunt and members of Mosaic provided water to the riders at
the checkpoint.
Thanks to special prize donors Kelly Simmons and Keith Crane.
The music for the end-of-rally party was provided by “Big Al Bettis’s
Blues Band” accompanied by famous Heights resident musician Dr.
Rocket.
[Thanks also to Rally Chairman Paul Carr for creating the event and for
organizing it again this year! –Editor]
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New Members
Please welcome the following
new or returning members to the
Houston Heights Association.
Brent Babin
Tammy Bolander
Jane Cummins
Dustin Davis
Dean & Draper Insurance,
LP, Neal Brooks
Anna & Brad Eastman
Houston Mosaic Church,
Richard Hunt
Michele Inlow
Brian & Pam Kalinec
Dawn Meade
Henry Pogorzelski
Richard Hill, Keller Williams
Jonathan & Jeannie Ross
Gail Sabanosh
Janet & Peter Smith
Tim Smith &
Jolee Aylesworth
Craig & Tiffany Utterson
Heather Wall
Community
Improvement Award
Please help us select and
honor deserving property
owners for their hard work and
vision in our neighborhood by
nominating them for Community
Improvement Awards. The
winners will be announced at
the Volunteer Appreciation &
Awards Dinner on February 28
and in the Newsletter.
A copy of the nominations
form and instruction sheet is
included in the print edition
of this issue. It is also available
on the HHA web site at http://
www.houstonheights.org/pdf/
09CIAform.pdf.
Calendar (continued from back cover)
Sunday
December 6
13
20
27
Monday
7
HHA Land Use
6:30 PM
Fire Station
14
HHA General
Topic TBA
7:00 PM
Fire Station
21
HHA Board
6:30 PM
Fire Station
28
no Education
Committee
meeting this
month
Tuesday
8
15
Greater Heights
SNC (SN15)
6:30 PM
Fire Station
22
HHA Crime &
Security
6:30 PM
Fire Station
29
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10 - recycling &
garbage
Friday
11
Deadline for
next newsletter
16
17 - garbage
18
23
no PIP Meeting
24 - recycling &
garbage
25
Christmas Eve
30
January 1
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Events planned by other community organizations.
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Historic
Houston’s salvage warehouse is open. Call 713-522-0542 or visit their
web site www.historichouston.org.
Every Monday, 7:30 to 10:00 PM, Houston International Folk
Dancers introductory lessons at Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th.
November 3, 6:30 PM, First Methodist Houston presents a
community meeting with Dr. John Cisneros, Central Region Director
of Houston Independent School District at their historic sanctuary at
the corner of Main and Clay. Dr. Cisneros will provide a report card
on our schools and help us better understand the many educational
opportunities within HISD. Free childcare and parking available.
November 13-15, St. Andrew’s in the Heights at 1819 Heights
Blvd. presents Mark Twain and the Laughing River, a one-man musical
show by Jim Post. See www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org for more
information.
November 16, 7:00 PM, Houston Choral Showcase will hold
an open rehearsal at Zion Lutheran Church, 3606 Beauchamp,
giving a sneak preview of the December 13 “Let’s Have a Christmas
Celebration” holiday show.
12
Lights in The
(Woodland)
Heights
6:00-10:00 PM
19
26
Christmas Day
31 - garbage
Community Calendar
Saturday
2
Future History
February 28, 2010, Awards
Dinner
April 9-11, Spring Home Tour
June 5, Heights Fun Run
October 3, Bicycle Rally
December 3-4, Holiday Home
Tour
At The Fire Station
Events at the Historic Houston
Heights Fire Station, 12th and Yale
Every second Monday, 5:00
to 7:00 PM, and every fourth
Monday, 8:00 AM to noon, the
City Council District H Satellite
Office is open.
Recycling Dates Rejoining Garbage Pickup
The City of Houston Solid Waste Department has announced that curbside recycling in the Heights
and Heights II areas will move to Thursdays starting in November. Most of the HHA coverage area is
on the “Thursday B” schedule, which starts on November 9. Our calendar listings now show the new
common dates in our area.
11
Third Annual Victorian Holiday Tea
The Houston Heights Woman’s Club proudly announces the dates and time for the third annual
Victorian Holiday Tea. This year’s Co-Chairs are Rosina Chevalier and Melvalene Cohen. The tea will
held on Sunday, December 13, in the clubhouse located at 1846 Harvard from 3:00 till 5:00 PM.
The high tea will feature a general theme of imaginatively decorated tables. Each table will be lovingly
arranged by a club member with her own china, silver, crystal, linens, flowers, and creative flair. Members
enjoy dressing in Victorian costume complete with hats to keep the mood festive and fun. Anyone
attending is encouraged to dress up too if you wish.
Most of you who have attended this event in the past know you can expect elegant buffet items such
as tea sandwiches, ladyfingers, scones, and cookies. Proceeds from the tea go directly to the general
maintenance and upkeep of the Historic Heights building where the club meets.
This year, reservations will be available ONLY by RSVP with your check made payable to Houston
Heights Woman’s Club. No phone or email reservations can be accepted this year. Please mail your check
with the name(s) of the attendee(s) to HHWC Holiday Tea, Post Office Box 7782 Houston Texas 772707782. The cost is $20 for HHWC members and $25 for non-members.
RSVP by December 9. For more information, contact Melvalene Cohen at 281-685-8444 or Rosina
Chevalier at 713- 636-9819.
Calendar of Events for November 2009
Sunday
1
8
15
22
29
Monday
2
HHA Land Use
6:30 PM
Fire Station
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
11
23
HHA Education
7:00 PM
1545 Heights
25
no PIP meeting
30
5 - garbage
Friday
6
Deadline for
next newsletter
9
10
HHA General
“Local Business”
7:00 PM
Fire Station
16
HHA Board
6:30 PM
Fire Station
Thursday
17
Greater Heights
SNC (SN15)
6:30 PM
Fire Station
24
HHA Crime &
Security
6:30 PM
Fire Station
December 1
Veteran’s Day
18
7
Heights 1st Sat.
12 - recycling &
garbage
13
14
19 - garbage
Restoration/
Historical
7:30 PM
1648 Harvard
20
21
27 - recycling &
garbage
28
4
HHA Holiday
Home Tour
6:00-9:00 PM
5 Heights 1st Sat
HHA Holiday
Home Tour
3:00-9:00 PM
26
Thanksgiving
2
3 - garbage
PIP holiday
HHA Patron
party
Preview Party
6:30 PM
1602 State Street
HHA headquarters: The Fire Station is on the corner of Yale and 12th Streets.
Saturday
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