Events

WHCA General Meeting /  by Guest User

The next WHCA General Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Hogg Middle School Auditorium. Note that elections for WHCA Board positions will be held at the March 8 general meeting. In early February, the WHCA will notify the neighborhood (via NextDoor, the WHCA website, newsletter, and signs) regarding the details of how to submit nominations. Please remember that nominations cannot be accepted from the floor at the March 8 meeting.

Lights in the Heights Wrap-Up /  by Guest User

While Lights in the Heights 2015 was a rainy one, it did not dampen the spirits of the neighbors. Attendance was lower than last year but Woodland and Euclid were still filled with merrymakers and all the bands played their hearts out.

The committee would like to express deep thanks to our Entertainment Sponsor, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights. They were gracious, easy to work with and were crucial to our success. We also had amazing Gala Sponsors, most of whom have been donating all three years. Please check out all these local businesses and show them some love! We also thank all the neighbors who contributed through our 3rd Annual Gala and all who purchased LITH2015 merchandise.

I cannot say enough about the dedicated volunteers of the LITH committee. Thanks to each of you for all your hard work!

— Jan Rynda Greer

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Lights in the Heights /  by Guest User

The Woodland Heights neighborhood is again looking forward to Lights in the Heights 2015 on December 12th from 6PM to 9PM. Road closures of Euclid and Woodland begin at 5PM and will be blocked off for the festivities. As always, additional streets will have parking and driving limitations, some beginning early that Saturday. Please review the event on Nextdoor for further details and updates. There are about 20 performers on the route this year. Merchandise, including ornaments, koozies, luminaria and some prior year merchandise will be available at Friday Night Lights.

Updated (12/2/15): Fixed spelling errors.

Lights in the Heights Gala /  by Guest User

Tickets are almost sold out for the 3rd Annual Lights in the Heights Gala, benefitting Lights in the Heights 2015. The Gala is November 7 at 7 p.m. at the beautiful home of Bill Baldwin on Bayland Avenue. Sponsors include delicious food from Shade, Liberty Kitchen, and Red Dessert Dive. Beer and wine from Town in City Brewing and Woodland Heights residents Emily Trout and Mark Ellenberger of Kagan Cellars.

There will be music and a silent auction/raffle with wonderful items donated by neighbors and area businesses. Join us for an evening with friends and neighbors as we usher in the holiday season! Purchase tickets online from the WHCA Store.

WHCA General Meeting /  by Guest User

The next General Meeting of the Woodland Heights Civic Association is scheduled for November 10, 7 p.m., at the Hogg Middle School Auditorium. Guest speakers will include Principal Angela Sugarek of Hogg Middle School, Joey Sanchez will discuss his work on the Blue Tile Project, and Brian Latham of HSPCA will discuss their upcoming iWalk fundraiser at Stude Park benefiting Houston's animal shelter.

Lights in the Heights /  by Guest User

Get ready to start decorating your houses for the holidays! Lights in the Heights is just around the corner. As always, it’s the second Saturday of December, so this year it will be Saturday, December 12. As we previously announced, the route this year will be on Euclid and Woodland, from Studewood to Houston Ave. Also remember that we’ll have a fun neighborhood gathering on the Norhill Esplanade on Friday, December 11. This will be when the neighbhood LITH festivities start, and it will be your chance to get your hands on this year’s fun LITH merchandise.

HSPCA : iWalk for Animals @ Stude Park /  by Guest User

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Fetch your sneakers and a furry friend, and join the Houston SPCA for some fun at the 2015 iWalk for Animals on Saturday, December 5 at Stude Park from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be a 5K Canine Caper and a 1K Pup Strut along the banks of White Oak Bayou. You don't want to miss exciting demonstrations, live music and amazing vendors! And, of course, participate in everyone's favorite pet-related contests like Best Kisser, Best Costume and Pet Owner Look Alike!

Enjoy a perfect morning with your family and friends, all while raising much-needed funds to support the Houston SPCA's lifesaving programs and services. Participate on your own – or as part of a team - and help give thousands of orphaned, abused and neglected animals a second chance at life! Every step you take and every dollar you raise for the iWalk helps the Houston SPCA keep our 24-hour Injured Animal Rescue Ambulances on the road every day of the year and fund over 7,000 cruelty investigations. Your Houston SPCA is committed to all animals and intervened on behalf of nearly 50,000 animals last year including cats and dogs; small mammals; horses and farm animals; and native wildlife. And, we proudly place 100% of our healthy animals into loving, new homes!

Happening at Reagan HS /  by Guest User

The German Club at Reagan High School will host the first ever Oktoberfest at the school on October 7th from 4pm to 6pm.

The event will provide food (Bratwürste und Crepes), drinks, entertainment and games for children and adults. Profits from the event will be donated to organizations helping refugees in the town of Leipzig.

If you're interested in sponsoring their efforts or purchasing tickets in advance ($8 adult, $5 kids) please contact the president of the German Club, Cynthia Torres, for information.

Vielen Dank!

National Night Out /  by Guest User

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Together, we are making that happen.

Come join your neighbors October 6 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the Norhill Esplanade for National Night Out. Food trucks, beverages, and family-friendly fun. Get to know your neighbors and take part in a great Woodland Heights community event.

Special Guests at September General Meeting /  by Guest User

The WHCA is excited to announce that all three candidates for the open District H City Council position -- Roland Chavez, Karla Cisneros, and Jason Cisneroz -- have accepted invitations to attend and participate in a candidates forum at the WHCA’s September 8 General Meeting. Each of the candidates will have ten minutes to speak about his or her platform, and then we will open up the floor to questions for approximately thirty minutes. Please make every effort to attend so that you can listen to each candidate’s vision for the City, District H and the Woodland Heights for the next two years. 
 
When:  Tuesday, September 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where:  Hogg Middle School Auditorium

Next WHCA General Meeting /  by Guest User

The WHCA’s next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8. We will be discussing important developments with regard to the Constable program, the METRO bus route, and other pressing issues in our neighborhood. We may also have an exciting guest speaker or two, so stay tuned.

Lights in the Heights Update /  by Guest User

Calling All Volunteers

Lights in the Heights kicked off early this year with a meeting this past Wednesday night. We were thrilled to have a great turnout at our first meeting, with a mix of new faces and returning committee members. Our next meeting is Sept 2, Wed at 8PM at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services on 11th Street. We have plenty of room for more volunteers, so if you're interested in getting involved with LITH, please join us at the next meeting.

LITH 2015 Logo

It's time to start thinking about this year's LITH logo. We're reaching out to the neighborhood early this year in the hopes of creating a healthy competition and giving our resident artists ample time to participate. Designs will appear on all merchandise, including the newly coveted ornaments. It will be featured on prominent display at the annual Gala. Please submit all designs to Jan Greer at janrynda@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 20.  

 

Fourth of July Parade /  by Guest User

We are all set for the 4th of July Parade at the Norhill Esplanade starting at 9 AM. Please bring your child’s favorite riding toy, bike or scooter to join in the parade. We will have two different snow cone trucks, coffee, tea and children’s activities. Remember that your voluntary membership to the Woodland Heights Civic Association allows for the WHCA to sponsor these events. We will look forward to seeing you all at the Norhill Esplanade on Norhill between Bayland and Euclid at 9 AM on July 4th.

Fourth of July Parade & Party /  by Guest User

The Woodland Heights Civic Association will be organizing and sponsoring the annual Fourth of July Parade at the Norhill Esplanade beginning at 9 AM on July 4th. We will have kids activities, events, snow cones and the kids parade around the esplanade. Please make sure and bring your child’s toy car, scooter, wagon or bike for the parade. We will be handing out prizes for most creative, best decorated and most patriotic. Please contact William Getschow if you would like to help with organizing, set up or cleanup or if you have any ideas for the event. The Woodland Heights Civic Association Membership dues go toward sponsoring events like this so please don’t forget to sign up for your membership if you have not already signed up.

Announcing the WHCA Spring Fling, March 28th from 4-7 pm /  by Guest User

Please join us for a neighborhood social on the Norhill Esplanade from 4-7 pm on Saturday, March 28th.  Come by any time to enjoy food from food trucks Wokker TX Ranger, Good Dog Hot Dog, H-Town Streats, and What's Up Cupcake.  We'll also have bounce houses for the kids.  Representatives from both the Membership and Security committees will be on hand to answer any questions, and you can take the opportunity to pay your civic association dues and constable program membership fees by either check or credit card while you're there.