Held on the first Sunday of each month at Borders Books & Music on 3025 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098 from 2pm to 4pm.
Socrates Cafe is not affiliated with Borders.
Please visit our website for more information: SocratesCafeHouston.webs.com
When was the last time you could discuss your thoughts openly and honestly with others? Have you ever questioned society and it's assumptions or your own? Do you like to have a good, safe discussion without fear of being attacked for having an opinion that is different? This is Socrates Café.
Here, we are a group of individuals who like to talk. We come from all walks of life, all nationalities, all religions, all political views, both genders. We come from North, East, South and West. We get together and discuss what is on our minds, from something on the news that day to the age old questions of "What is ...?"
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Description:
In a spirit of offering an intimate, personalized and themed experience, Vendor Connect is promoting a series of “boutique” style career fairs. Event Coordinator, Sybil Harvey Benard says, “Our events usually have 20 or fewer employers that have specific jobs to fill. We focus our efforts in order to attract the brightest candidates, allowing employers to meet prospective job seekers on a one-to-one basis with the specialized skills they are looking for. We believe this will attract a high percentage of more experienced, college degreed and degree-seeking professionals whose work experience and education combine to make them very marketable to the employers.”
Our 2010 kickoff job fair will be held January 5, 2010 at Hotel Indigo in the Galleria area (behind Nordstrom's). Free parking will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Come dressed for success.
We are currently seeking sponsors and exhibitor companies to participate. If you would like further information, please visit: www.thevendorconnect.com or call 713.775.4010. Early bird registration ends December 18, 2009.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Description:
Houston Institute for Culture
708 Telephone Road
Houston, TX 77023
Sunday, January 10, 2010
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for a film and a raffle to benefit Houston Institute for Culture and Kids Write to Know. The benefit will support important youth programs offered by the organizations and maintain the Houston Institute for Culture gallery and meeting space for much needed community activities.
Our goals for increasing activities in this space include:
-Increased youth events, workshops and classes (including writing, art, environment and nutrition for youth and families)
-Increased talks by authors and film directors
-Increased art exhibits and music performances
-Community economic education programs
-Valuable meeting space for non-profit organizations
Your support will keep these goals alive.
Items to be raffled include:
-A Trip to New Mexico
-Roger Wood's book "Texas Zydeco"
-Artery Media Project DVDs
-And more
The program will feature presentations about the valuable work that is done by Houston Institute for Culture and Kids Write to Know. There will be a film screening of "Milagro Beanfield War". Based on the novel by John Nichols, "Milagro Beanfield War" tells the true story of a vanishing way of life, of the willful and coercive displacement of the traditional people by aggressive, profit-driven outsiders.
The raffle features a trip to New Mexico to attend the centuries-old San Lorenzo Feast Day activities, the Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial, Santa Fe museums, archaeological sites, and more. The trip takes place August 7-15, 2010. More information will be provided. Books and DVDs will also be raffled.
The suggested donation to attend the benefit program and film screening is $5-10. Raffle tickets will cost $10. A person may buy multiple tickets.
This is a very important benefit. Proceeds will ensure Houston Institute for Culture and Kids Write to Know can offer very needed programs in the face of a struggling economy. Please invite friends to come with you.
Time:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Description:
KPFT LSB Meeting
Time:
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Description:
Progressive Action Alliance meeting
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
Houston Institute for Culture is hosting a donation drive for Haiti Counts.
At Haiti Counts we are still shaken by the horrific earthquake that hit Port au Prince, Haiti several days ago. Reports suggest that tens of thousands of people are dead and many more are in dire need of assistance. Haiti and its inhabitants are not accustomed to this kind of natural disaster. The government and the people were not prepared. Haiti does not have the resources nor the infrastructure to dig itself out of the rubble created by the earthquake. The lights are out and the water is off. The streets are filled with families searching for or mourning lost relatives. Families have been rendered homeless, hungry, and helpless.
After such a disaster, things that we take for granted become luxuries. It is reported that people that are dying of dehydration, lack of basic medical supplies and inability to find food.
It's time for action in Houston. On Sunday, January 17 and Monday, January 18, 2010, Haiti Counts, The Houston Institute for Culture and other non-profits in Houston are hosting a drive to collect the following items:
1. Medical Supplies/First Aid Kit
2. Candles & Matches
3. Flashlights & Batteries
4. Blankets/Sleeping Bags
5. Tents
Financial donations are strongly encouraged, and will also be accepted on Sunday. All financial donations are tax deductible and will be used to purchase additional quantities of the items above and to send the items to Haiti.
Houston Institute for Culture is a 501(c)(3) educational and charitable non-profit organization. Its IRS/Federal Employer Identification Number is 13-4204068.
*Please bring only the items listed. Donations of clothing and other items will be useful at another time.
Time of Earthquake drive: 9am to 5pm on Sunday January 17 and Monday January 18 2010.
Location:
Houston Institute for Culture
708 Telephone Rd., Ste B
Houston, Texas 77023
Directions:
I-45 Southbound: Take the Cullen exit; stay in the right two lanes; turn left at Elgin; Elgin will turn into Lockwood; turn into Tlaquepaque Market just before Telephone Road; Houston Institute for Culture is in the Tlaquepaque Market plaza with Bohemeo's and Kanamwan Thai Restaurant.
I-45 Northbound: Take the Lockwood/Cullen exit; turn right at Lockwood; just past Austin High School, turn into Tlaquepaque Market before reaching Telephone Road; Houston Institute for Culture is in the Tlaquepaque Market plaza with Bohemeo's and Kanamwan Thai Restaurant.
If you reach Telephone Road (you will see Houston Fire Station 16), turn right and turn right again into the plaza.
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
Houston Institute for Culture is hosting a donation drive for Haiti Counts.
At Haiti Counts we are still shaken by the horrific earthquake that hit Port au Prince, Haiti several days ago. Reports suggest that tens of thousands of people are dead and many more are in dire need of assistance. Haiti and its inhabitants are not accustomed to this kind of natural disaster. The government and the people were not prepared. Haiti does not have the resources nor the infrastructure to dig itself out of the rubble created by the earthquake. The lights are out and the water is off. The streets are filled with families searching for or mourning lost relatives. Families have been rendered homeless, hungry, and helpless.
After such a disaster, things that we take for granted become luxuries. It is reported that people that are dying of dehydration, lack of basic medical supplies and inability to find food.
It's time for action in Houston. On Sunday, January 17 and Monday, January 18, 2010, Haiti Counts, The Houston Institute for Culture and other non-profits in Houston are hosting a drive to collect the following items:
1. Medical Supplies/First Aid Kit
2. Candles & Matches
3. Flashlights & Batteries
4. Blankets/Sleeping Bags
5. Tents
Financial donations are strongly encouraged, and will also be accepted on Sunday. All financial donations are tax deductible and will be used to purchase additional quantities of the items above and to send the items to Haiti.
Houston Institute for Culture is a 501(c)(3) educational and charitable non-profit organization. Its IRS/Federal Employer Identification Number is 13-4204068.
*Please bring only the items listed. Donations of clothing and other items will be useful at another time.
Time of Earthquake drive: 9am to 5pm on Sunday January 17 and Monday January 18 2010.
Location:
Houston Institute for Culture
708 Telephone Rd., Ste B
Houston, Texas 77023
Directions:
I-45 Southbound: Take the Cullen exit; stay in the right two lanes; turn left at Elgin; Elgin will turn into Lockwood; turn into Tlaquepaque Market just before Telephone Road; Houston Institute for Culture is in the Tlaquepaque Market plaza with Bohemeo's and Kanamwan Thai Restaurant.
I-45 Northbound: Take the Lockwood/Cullen exit; turn right at Lockwood; just past Austin High School, turn into Tlaquepaque Market before reaching Telephone Road; Houston Institute for Culture is in the Tlaquepaque Market plaza with Bohemeo's and Kanamwan Thai Restaurant.
If you reach Telephone Road (you will see Houston Fire Station 16), turn right and turn right again into the plaza.
Time:
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Description:
Harris County Green Party Monthly Meeting
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
HART Meeting
Time:
1:15pm - 3:30pm
Description:
Kids Write to Know presents HI5 for Health Awareness! at Houston Institute for Culture. Youth and parents are encouraged to participate. See http://www.kidswritetoknow.com to learn more.
Here are some of the planned topics: Understanding the Food Pyramid, The value of fruits & vegetables from around the world, Healthy drinks you can make at home, and a discovery of Aromatic Herbs with healing powers! We will also discuss the importance of taking notes in order to retain information. All participants will get to prepare and eat a healthy snack during the presentation. Students will need to bring a notebook and pencil to take notes. Class fee is $10 for students Elementary to High School. Parents are free and need to stay with students during the entire session.
2pm» Socrates Cafe