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The calendar. BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene Women’s fiction author Anita Davis will read and sign her book, “When It Happens To You!� Drop in for fun, food and prizes from 1-3 p.m. June 17. The Book Scene is located at 1820 W. 43rd St. Information: 713-869-6117.
of dance. Information: 713-8695767, lodge88.org. DELPHIAN SPEAKER SERIES Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters Kelley Bentley, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney will discuss how to avoid family squabbles when selecting an Executor/ Agent. The event will take place at the West University Community Center, at 5 p.m. June 17, and is open to the community. Information: 713-773-4380.
STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and entertainment, June 16 (third Friday of each month). Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook. com/AmLegionPost560/, www. txlegion560.org. COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host the Garry Dossett Orchestra, Big Band music, from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. June 17. The cost is $15 per person and there is a dress code. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Enjoy complimentary dance instruction before all Saturday Big Band dances, starting at 7:30 p.m. and during intermission. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start
CALL FOR ENTRIES TexanPlus Champions A TexanPlus Champion can be a neighbor, friend, doctor, or even yourself. They represent how one person can make a difference in the lives of older adults. Nominations are due June 19. The contest is open to the general public. Competition official rules and submission information are available at www.TexanPlusChampions.com. BIKE TO END ALZHEIMER’S Belmont Village Hunters Creek Join us in our Bike to End Alzheimer’s benefiting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21. Participants will ride recumbent bikes for a con-
tinuous 8 hours on the longest day of the year to symbolize the challenging journey faced every day. Ride or root from afar by sponsoring a team. Donate a minimum of $10 to bike for 15 minutes (cash or check payable to the Alzheimer’s Association) or visit www.belmontvillage. com/donateALZ to make a sponsorship donation. Belmont Village Hunters Creek is located at 7667 Woodway Dr. Information: 713781-1505. FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, June 23 (fourth Friday of each month) from 6 p.m. until sold out. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/ AmLegionPost560/, txlegion560. org, www.txlegion560.org. THREE DAYS OF RAIN Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West Dr., presents Richard Greenberg’s moving play of family, secrets and division. Set in a run down New York loft, this play brings together a surviving son and daughter and their best friend to determine what was in
the father’s will. Three Days of Rain runs through July 1. Shows are at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18 and 25. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Information: 713-682-3525, www.theatresuburbia.org. ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING OPEN HOUSE Lone Star College North Harris The Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr. in the Community Education Building. Come meet the instructors and speakers, visit with fellow members, get catalogs and parking permits, and register for membership and classes. The Academy for Lifelong Learning provides free classes and social opportunities for senior adults (50+). Membership is just $20/year for the campuses at North Harris and Victory Center. Global membership is $55/year. Information: http://lonestar.edu, pamela.J.Gardner@Lonestar.edu, 281-765-7947. 40TH CLASS REUNION Scarborough High School class of 1977 The G. C. Scarborough class of
From the Pews. Rev. Kevin Otto’s last day at St. Stephen’s This Sunday, June 18, will be Rev. Kevin Otto’s last day to preach at St. Stephen’s. He will be the senior pastor at Carthage United Methodist Church in Carthage, Texas, beginning in July. All are welcome to attend worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and share farewell blessings with Pastor Kevin. St. Stephen’s will welcome its new pastor Sunday, July 2. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. Health Fair at First Church Heights First Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., will have a health fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17. There will be free blood pressure and blood sugar checks, along with refreshments and entertainment for the children. Call 713-861-3102 for information.
Freedom Fest Celebration at Advent Lutheran The annual Freedom Fest Celebration at Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr., will be held Sunday, June 25. There will be only one worship service in the Advent Life Center at 10:30 a.m. This special patriotic service will honor all those persons who have served in our nation’s military services. Following the worship service, there will be an all-American lunch of hot dogs, sausage on a stick, Frito pie, nachos, corn on the cob, apple pie and ice cream. Family and Friends Day at Green Chapel A.M.E. Church Green Chapel A.M.E. Church, 3318 Link Rd., will hold their Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. June 25. The Rev. Paul Cain will be the guest speaker. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship service is 11 a.m. On Thursdays, Bible study is 6 p.m. and choir rehearsal is 7 p.m. Call 832-439-5253 for infor-
mation. Northwest Church of Christ to hold VBS Get ready to travel through time with a blast to the past to discover exciting Bible events. Lots of activities and snacks to make everything more fun. Vacation Bible School for all ages will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. June 26-29. Northwest Church of Christ is located at 6720 W. Tidwell. Call 713-462-4687 or visit www.vbs.nwchurchhouston. com for information. Worship services at Arise Baptist Church Arise Baptist Church will be holding a First Responder free cookout will be held at 10 a.m. July 9. All law enforcement, fire and medical emergency personnel and their families are welcome. The community is welcome to attend worship services at Arise Baptist Church, 803 Curtin St. Worship service times are 10 a.m. Sundays. Bible study is 6 p.m. Sunday evenings. Wednesday evening
prayer service and ABC Kids Club is 7 p.m. For information, call 713659-9697 or visit www.arisebaptistchurch.org. Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@earthlink.net for information. Bethel Church pipe organ needs a new home This magnificent pipe organ has played hymns and heard many heartfelt sermons. Since 2007, it has been at Bethel Church UCC, but due to moving, needs a new home. It still makes lovely music and is beautiful to see. If you are able to pay to have it moved, it can be yours. Please email bethelucchouston@sbcglobal. net or call 713-861-6670 for information.
The Obituaries. Georgia Lee Eldridge, 92, born June 10, 1924 in Bonham, Texas, died June 9. Eldridge was an extremely talented seamstress who successfully owned and operated Eldridge Interiors for more than 40 years. She was an active member of Woodland Baptist Church, previously located in the Heights. She is survived by her children Burdine Compton and Sherrita Krus, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Comforters Sewing Group at Zion Lutheran Church, 3606 Beauchamp, Houston 77009.
Robert E. Jones Jr., 75,
born Sept. 23, 1941, died June 9. Jones is survived by his wife Suzann Jones, sons Timothy David Jones and Daniel Buchanan Jones, sisters Pamela Adams and Patricia Ann Jones, brother David Richard Jones and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to: Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), 3701 Briarpark Dr. Suite 310, Houston, 77042.
Diane Konieczny, 57, born Jan. 23, 1960, died June 6. She retired after 30 years of teaching
many grade levels for the Aldine School District. Konieczny was an active parishioner at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church where she served as an Eucharistic Minister. Survivors include her husband, her first grade sweetheart, Patrick Konieczny, sons Kyle and Adam Konieczny, father Phillip Wagner, and brother Randall Wagner.
Arthur Lafayette Meriwether, 96, born May 28, 1921 in Grandfield, Okla., died June 5. One of his great pleasures was being chosen for a WWII Honor Flight sponsored by Dow Chemical Company. He worked in the
painting industry and eventually worked for Dow Chemical Company until his retirement. After his retirement he became an active member in The Meriwether Society. He was a longtime active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He is survived by his children Phyllis Meriwether Kroll, James Meriwether, Rodney Meriwether, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Jose’ Matilde Oxi, 79, born March 13, 1938, died June 9.
1977 will have their 40th reunion at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at The Spot Club located at 1732 W. 18th St. Please join the facebook page G C Scarborough High school class of 1977 or email Roger Souders at rsouders@nstaroffshore.com. FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET Eleanora’s Market Eleanora’s Market, 2120 Ella Blvd., will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday starting June 3. There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers. Information: eleanorasmarket.com. ADULT COLORING Fairbanks Library Adult coloring is held every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m., in the meeting room at Fairbanks Library, 7122 Gessner Rd. There are new coloring books and pages to pick through and colored pencils or bring your own. No need to register, just show up. Information: 713-466-4438. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO SPJST Lodge 88 Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., is held every Thursday night (unless otherwise noted, or announced). Bingo pads are
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$5 each. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Early bird special starts at 7 p.m. with regular bingo games beginning at 7:30 p.m. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org. LEGALLINE: FREE LEGAL ADVICE Houston Bar Association The Houston Bar Association offers free legal advice over the phone through LegalLine from 5-9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. Consejos Legales for Spanish speakers is the first Thursday of every month from 6-8 p.m. Information: 713759-1133, www.hba.org.
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s summer is finally into full swing, I have become reminded that this is the time of year for dental related accidents. Pools, skateboards, bike rides, baseballs, a bounce house at a birthday party ... all of these fun summertime activities are only a hop, skip, trip and fall away from some trauma to your child’s teeth (or yours if you’re one to join in the fun!) Here are a few tips if you are unfortunate enough to experience any trauma this summer: If a tooth has been knocked out, in some cases, the tooth can be successfully re-implanted. The tooth should be cleaned and placed in milk or saliva and not allowed to dry out. A dentist should be seen immediately to assess the trauma and re-implant the tooth if possible. Primary (baby) teeth are not usually re-implanted. If a tooth is chipped or broken, the area should be rinsed clean, and ice should be placed to address any possible swelling. A towel can be placed with pressure to help stop any bleeding. A dentist should evaluate the tooth to determine what the proper restorative treatment should be. One of the best treatments for a cut lip is a Popsicle. Once the area is cleaned and bleeding has been controlled, an ice pack (or Popsicle) will help prevent swelling. Larger lacerations may require some stitches to help them to close and heal. Be sure to always follow up with your dentist to be certain proper treatment is provided to achieve the best of outcomes.
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