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Getting Bike trails around on two wheels

• The Hike & Bike Trail in the Heights runs from 26th Street and Nicholson, loops to 7th Street near Cortlandt and ends up all the way to White Oak Bayou and Interstate 10. • The West White Oak Bayou Trail runs from the intersection of Interstate 10 and Pinemont and runs parallel to the bayou and T.C. Jester

Boulevard. The path is about 5.0 miles. • The bike path at Shepherd Park, 4725 Brinkman, runs about 0.25 miles. • The Heritage Corridor Bayou Trail begins at Stude Park and runs along White Oak Bayou ending at Lockwood. Parts of the 6-mile trail are still under construction.

For more information on the bike trails around Houston, visit www. bikeways.publicworks.houstontx.gov.

Bike/outdoor groups

• Bayou City Outdoors is a social and outdoor activity club that plans activities through which Houstonians can discover all the natural resources the city has to offer. For information

call 713-524-3567 between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday or visit www.bayoucityoutdoors.com. • Bike Houston, a nonprofit organization that promotes making Houston a better place for all types of bicyclists, has a calendar of events at its website, www.bikehouston.org.

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Local restaurants offer a lot of variety for different tastes ANDY’S MEXICAN CAFE 1115 E. 11th St. Hours: Open 24 hours A Heights Tex-Mex classic, where families crunch together tables and share chips, salsa and guacamole and platters full of enchiladas, tacos and other staples. Little ones not used to spicy food yet enjoy quesadillas and a fresh squeezed limeade. BARBECUE INN 116 W. Crosstimbers www.thebarbecueinn.com For nearly 70 years, Barbecue Inn has served the Greater Heights/ Garden Oaks area. Four generations of families have come through the doors and returned often to experience the finest in Southern comfort food, personalized service and old-fashioned hospitality, making this family-owned restaurant a landmark in the Houston area. BASKIN ROBBINS 1354 W. 43rd St. Oak Forest’s classic ice cream purveyor offers specials (look in Leader coupons frequently) and creates custom cakes that make any occasion special. BB’S CAFE 2701 White Oak www.bbscafe.com Cajun food and traditional offerings with boiled and blackened seafood and fish and big salads for those who want a taste of the Big Easy without all the frying and heaviness. BECKS PRIME 115 W. 19th St. Memorial Park Golf Course www.becksprime.com At Becks Prime, a homegrown Houston institution, they like to brag that there are no microwaves, and that the only use for their freezers is to frost the beer mugs. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, shakes – plus steaks, tuna and chicken options – are all made fresh. BERRYHILL IN THE HEIGHTS 702 E. 11th St. www.berryhillintheheights.com This Baja-style Mexican food emporium made its name with tamales, and those include spinach and chicken varieties. Breakfast all day and a full bar.

BRC GASTROPUB 519 Shepherd www.brcgastropub.com Part of the New American style of cuisine that has risen in popularity in recent years, BRC Gastropub offers inventive dishes, sandwiches, daily specials and a killer brunch on weekends. BROTHERS PIZZA 3820 N. Shepherd www.brotherspizzahouston.com Leader families swear by this family-friendly chain’s Garden Oaks outpost, with a wide selection of pizza, pasta, subs, wings and salads. Dine-in and takeout only, no delivery.

CHICK-FIL-A 13240 Northwest Freeway (290@Hollister) Closed Sundays Long a revered outpost of healthy fast food for breakfast through dinner, Chick-fil-A caters to families with special children’s meals, options such as fresh fruit and juices – plus indoor playgrounds and special children’s promotions. CITY OVEN 2802 White Oak Drive The City Oven on Facebook Artisan pizzas, giant meatball creations, gourmet salads and a wide beer and wine selection highlight this friendly neighborhood spot.

CARTER & COOLEY COMPANY 375 W. 19th St. www.carterandcooley.com A little journey into Heights history in an original drugstore full of old photos and fixtures. For nearly a quarter-century, this has been a popular eatery for wholesome sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.

COTTONWOOD 3422 N. Shepherd www.cottonwoodhouston.com This craft beer mecca created by the owners of the popular Liberty Station, Cottonwood brings a massive collection of brews along with a menu comprised of comfort food with a modern twist.

CAVATORE’S 2120 Ella Blvd. www.cavatoresitalianrestaurant. com Classic Italian in a warm setting with piano accompaniment, including spaghetti and meatballs, a made-at-the-table Caesar salad and live entertainment nightly.

CRISP 2220 Bevis www.crisphouston.com Featuring an excellent selection of wine and beer, Crisp also has a full menu featuring pizzas and sandwiches.

CEDAR CREEK 1034 W. 20th Street www.cedarcreekcafe.com Part of the Creek Group in the Greater Heights, Cedar Creek in Shady Acres has one of the most extensive patios in the area, a vast menu of food and craft beers. CHATTER’S CAFE & BISTRO 140 S. Heights Blvd. www.chatterscafe.com Chatter’s “new American cuisine” can help broaden youngsters’ palates with its Mediterranean, Italian and Greek influences, Chatter’s offers a full array of appetizers, healthy burgers and wraps, pizzas, salads, build-your-own pasta dishes and more for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

CYCLONE ANAYA’S 1710 Durham www.cycloneanaya.com Founded by a well-known professional wrestler from a bygone era, Cyclone Anaya’s has been serving Tex-Mex for more than 40 years and delectable drink specials. DAIRY QUEEN 5425 Antoine www.dairyqueen.com Any Texan who played a Little League game has crossed the threshold at a Dairy Queen, an Lone Star food institution for decades. All the classics, including Orange Julius drinks. DOYLE’S RESTUARANT 2136 W. 34 St. www.doylesofhouston.com Serving patrons in the Oak Forest for nearly 60 years, Doyle’s has become an icon for its Italian fare and thin-crust pizza. There are also chicken sandwiches, big salads

-- including the ever popular Heartland Salad with tangy marinated chicken -- and homemade soups to choose from. DOWN HOUSE 1801 Yale www.downhousehouston. wordpress.com Down House’s locally sourced menu creates a myriad dining options with farm-fresh local eggs and venison sausage among the breakfast/brunch choices, pan grilled fish and seafood and inventive salads the rest of the day. DRY CREEK CAFE 544 Yale www.drycreekcafe.com From breakfast through supper, you can dine inside or on the patio at this cozy neighborhood joint with comfortable choices of burgers, sandwiches, salads and plenty of craft beers. EL REY TAQUERIA 3330 Ella and 910 Shepherd www.elreytaqueria.com El Rey combines Cuban and Mexican fare for locals looking for tasty dishes morning, noon and night. Healthy preparation is key here: the chicken is slow roasted on rotisseries, and fish and seafood are grilled. EL TIEMPO CANTINA 5602 Washington Ave. www.eltiempocantina.com Created by the Laurenzo family, which for many years owned the popular Ninfa’s chain of restaurants and still controls the original, El Tiempo keeps the family culinary tradition alive but with updated twists. FRIDA MEXICAN KITCHEN 3452 Ella Blvd. www.lacasadefridahouston.com From its huge breakfast menu that launches the day at 7 a.m. (8 on Sundays) to lunch and dinner specials, both Tex-Mex and gourmet, Frida offers an “artistic” take on Mexican dishes, with many vegetarian options. Now features a full bar, too. GABBY’S BARBECUE 3101 N. Shepherd Dr. www.gabbysbbq.com All kinds of traditional and

imaginative barbecue options -- plus items like a jazzed-up Frito pie, loaded baked potatoes, side veggies and desserts including a melting banana pudding with vanilla wafers make Gabby’s a go-to place. As a bonus, there’s live entertainment on weekends. GATLIN’S BBQ 1221 W 19th St. www.gatlinsbbq.com Billing itself as the “holy grail of barbecue,” Gatlins won’t get much argument on that claim. The street lined with cars and the patient line of customers perpetually snaking out the door are testament to the popularity of its slow-smoked ribs, brisket, sausage and turkey. If you want something specific, pre-order by phone or get in line early -- or risk disappointment. HAPPY FATZ 3510 White Oak Dr. www.happyfatz.com Gourmet hot dogs and other comfort foods, including signature desserts, located in a cozy Heights bungalow with indoor-outdoor dining. HICKORY HOLLOW 101 Heights Blvd. www.hickoryhollowrestaurant. com Billing itself as a “real Texas cafe,” Hickory Hollow features a variety of homestyle eats and designates menu items that are “lean on calories but big on Texas flavor.” HUBCAP GRILL 1133 W. 19th St. www.hubcapgrill.com Burgers have toppings such as Cheetos and peanut butter, fries can be had plain or slathered with toppings like fresh garlic (Stinky Fries). Be prepared for a long wait at peak times, but these hubcap-size burgers -- which have been featured on national TV -- are worth it. JACKIE’S KITCHEN 2210 Mangum www.jackieskitchenhouston.com Opening its doors in 2010, Jackie’s Kitchen has quickly established itself as a family-friendly eatery specializing in comfort food.

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Continued from Page 29 JAVA JAVA 911 W. 11th St. www.javajavahouston.com Started in the former Heights Above Florist shop, Java Java has quickly become one of the area’s top coffeehouses and eateries. JAX GRILL 1613 Shepherd Dr. www.jaxgrillhouston.com Jax Grill offers a vast menu of burgers, seafood and other entrees. JUANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2628 W. T.C. Jester Blvd. A neighborhood Tex-Mex with a loyal clientele, Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant’s menu is filled with comfort food staples that have found their way into American diets. Enchilada lovers should try the chicken enchilada with red sauce. JUS’ MAC 2617 Yale St. www.jusmac.com Houston’s first and only establishment to exclusively cook and serve macaroni and cheese nearly 20 different ways from the All-American (colby jack and American cheese) to the Popeye (fresh spinach, onions, and mushrooms topped with mozzarella and parmesan) to the Pit Master (brisket with colby jack and barbecue sauce). KOJAK’S CAFE 1912 W. 18th St. Mediterranean cuisine is frequently touted as one of the planet’s healthier diets, and Kojak’s is one of the few places in the Greater Heights to offer such items as falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and stuffed grape leaves. LIBERTY KITCHEN 1050 Studewood www.libertykitchenoysterbar.com New classics such as Dixie fried chicken, burgers, fresh seafood, quirky items like a gourmet take on Hawaii’s loco moco, and a bargain weekend breakfast and full brunch menu make this a Heights favorite. LITTLE BITTY BURGER BARN 5503 Pinemont www.littlebittyburgerbarn.com With a bevy of accolades and kudos from Houston burger lovers and attention from national media,

the Little Bitty Burger Barn has been pleasing customers for a long time. The menu, which is constantly changing, features burgers for any type of palette. LOLA 1102 Yale St. www.eatlola.com Youngsters love diner food, and this Ken Bridge Delicious Concepts take on the classics is perfect for homestyle eating from breakfast through dinner. LUPE TORTILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1511 Shepherd www.lupetortilla.com A playground – need we say more about how families are viewed by this popular Tex-Mex chain which originated here in Houston. All the Tex-Mex staples, plus fajita platters that devotees swear by. MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 519 W. 19th St. www.menchies.com This self-serve frozen yogurt parlor offers nonfat choices and fruit toppings. MILLER’S CAFÉ 3830 N. Shepherd www.millerscafehouston.com Miller’s Cafe has been serving burgers since 1980, and their current menu features 14 different burgers to satisfy a variety of cravings. Among those are the Bleu Cheese Burger, complete with its namesake dairy. MOM’S COUNTRY DELI www.momscountrydeli.com Mom’s Country Deli features old-fashioned meals just like, you guessed it, mom used to make, but there are new twists, too -- chicken pita, gyro and sub sandwiches, meal-size salads and giant baked potatoes, among them. MYTIBURGER 2211 W. 43rd St. A paragon of old style road-style Texas hamburgers, Mytiburger has been serving up thin-patty vintage style burgers for nearly 50 years. Yes, the standbys are still the burgers, fries and malts, but there’s a good-for-you buffalo burger and grilled chicken sandwiches, on the menu, too.

ONION CREEK CAFE 3106 White Oak Blvd. www.onioncreekcafe.com One of a quartet of restaurants owned and operated by the Creek Group, the Onion Creek Cafe is an institution in the Heights known for its coffee, drinks and food. It takes pride in serving Texas milk, Texas pastured eggs and meat and chicken that’s vegetarian fed and hormone-free, and has a great patio. PAPA MO’S DELI 465-B T.C. Jester Blvd. www.papamosdeli.com Priding themselves on offering Texas-sized portions with New York flavor, for a reasonable price. Breakfast all week, fresh homemade hot lunch specials, and authentic New York deli sandwiches. PAPPA GENO’S CHEESE AND STEAK 1801 Ella Blvd. www.pappagenos.com While Pappa Geno’s is known to most for its Philly Cheesesteaks and fries, the eatery does make all of its signature sandwiches with grilled chicken, too. PETROL STATION 985 Wakefield A bar and coffeehouse known for its killer beer selection, Petrol Station also features a stellar menu with a strong reputation for its burgers, fish tacos, large salads, hummus and a soup of the day. PINK’S PIZZA 1403 Heights Blvd. 3404 N. Shepherd Dr. www.pinkspizza.com The original Heights-Garden Oaks pizza joints, with specialty offerings, plain old family-friendly pies, sandwiches, pasta, salads and killer desserts. PIZZITOLA’S BARBECUE 1703 Shepherd Dr. www.pizzitolas.com Pizzitola’s 70-year old big brick pit runs on east Texas hickory, smoking ribs, brisket, chicken and rough-textured Hill Country sausage. Yummy beans, slaw and desserts including pecan pie and bread pudding. RAINBOW LODGE 2011 Ella Blvd. www.rainbow-lodge.com Dotted with exotic meats such

as elk, venison and buffalo, the seasonally adjusted menu is served in a lodge with a creekside patio. There are Burger Fridays with blends of the game meats, and Comfort Food Sundays, with discounted wine. RUGGLES GREEN 748 E. 11th St. www.rugglesgreen.com Houston’s first certified green restaurant practices a strong ethic of healthy eating, offering an abundance of gluten- and dairy-free and vegetarian options, with appetizer wraps, soups, salads, tacos, sandwiches and paninis, pastas and pizzas. SHADE IN THE HEIGHTS 250 W. 19th St. www.shadeandcanopy.com A bastion of fine dining in the Heights, Shade features a upscale menu and renown brunches. The fish are pan seared, the salads and soups inventive, ingredients are locally sourced. SHEPHERD PARK DRAUGHTHOUSE 3402 N. Shepherd Dr. www.shepherdparktx.com A cozy neighborhood tavern with great small plates, burgers and entrees, rock music and a wide selection of craft beers. Part of the Delicious Concepts group in the Heights area. SMASHBURGER 174 Yale St. www.smashburger.com One of the new “fast gourmet” burger chains, Smashburger also offers healthier options, including a spicy black bean veggie burger, grilled chicken sandwiches, mealsize salads, and sides include sweet potato fries and veggie frittes, an assortment of vegetables served with drink options ranging from sodas to milkshakes to beer pairings. SPANISH FLOWERS 4701 N. Main www.spanish-flowers.com Open literally all week, this Heights institution serves breakfast all day, classic Tex-Mex and gourmet specialties. TABLE 19 632 W. 19th St. Table 19 is a cozy little dining spot in the Heights, featuring homemade breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches and pies (including a

killer chicken pot pie). TACOS A GO-GO 2912 White Oak Dr. www.tacosagogo.com Not your mamacita’s tacos -- clever combinations, plus other Tex-Mex specialties. TORTAS EL ANGEL 1018 N. Shepherd www.tortaselangel.com Named for its signature Mexican sandwiches on French-style rolls, with fillings both traditional and vegetarian, El Angel also features grilled specialties and classic TexMex. TRIPLE A RESTAURANT www.triplearestuarant.com Billing itself as “Where Good People Meet to Eat,” the Triple A Restaurant recalls a 1940s diner, complete with waitresses that call you “sweetie” and classic comfort food dishes. With its location right next to the Airline Produce Market, you can bet the veggie choices are fresh and tasty. WITCHCRAFT TAVERN & PROVISIONS CO. 1221 W. 11th St. www.witchcrafttavern.com Combining a selection of craft beers, quality wines and upscale dishes, the Witchcraft Tavern has quickly become a Heights mecca for food (including its popular Stilton blue cheese burger with bacon, grilled red onions, mushrooms and the eponymous cheese) and spirits. YALE STREET GRILL 2100 Yale St. Take the family into a bygone era with a trip to this old-fashioned corner drugstore-diner. Located in a former pharmacy founded in the Heights in 1923, Yale Street Grill has made its reputation with old-fashioned food at old-fashioned prices. This place specializes in down-home, good comfort food. ZELKO BISTRO 705 E. 11th St. Housed in a 1920s bungalow, Chef Jamie Zelko’s namesake eatery specializes in New American cuisine forged from the freshest ingredients. They raise many of their own herbs and greens, locally source other products for seasonal offerings -- and even nurture and use locally produced honey.

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Where you don’t pay for kids to chow down Kids eat free. Music to parents’ ears and budgets. Here’s a list (by no means all inclusive) of some places that offer complimentary mini-meals when adults dine. Please check with the individual eateries to determine their rules.

ited outdoor dining can get free kids’ meal for children 10 and under from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Located at 5503 Pinemont Drive. LUBYS - Classic cafeteria fare with children’s and healthy specials. Check out their website at www. lubys.com for coupon entitling a family to a free kid’s meal for each adult entree purchased after 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and all day Saturdays. Two locations near Leader neighborhoods are at 1414 Waugh Drive and 11250 Northwest Freeway.

BERRYHILL IN THE HEIGHTS - A youngster under 10 can eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of each adult entree all day Tuesday at the Heights location, 702 E. 11th St. BLACKEYED PEA - A special child’s menu of this chain’s homestyle cooking with Southern style is free from 5 p.m. Tuesdays for youngsters 12 and under with each adult entree purchased. Nearby location: 10999 Northwest Freeway. CANDELARI’S - This European style pizza, pasta and sub joint at 6002 Washington Ave. features a child’s menu. With each adult entree or pizza purchased all day

Tuesdays, families can earn a free kids meal. CICI’S PIZZA - Youngsters under 3 eat free from the pizza-pastasalad buffet every day with an adult purchasing the buffet. Nearby location: 935 N. Shepherd Drive.

GABBYS BBQ - This Garden Oaks joint at 3101 N. Shepherd Drive sports a cafeteria style line for feeding little ones fast, and a kid’s menu that includes friendly offerings such as grilled cheese and barbecue sandwiches and plates, burgers, chicken tenders, and mac

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Ah, the nightlife: Variety of places to sit back with friends Whether it’s craft beer brewed on the spot, wine and sports bars, patios for al fresco dining and drinking (some of which have obtained permits for your canine to join you), live entertainment – or mixes of the above – Leader areas have developed a reputation for unique and often eclectic leisure options. Here are a few picks from our Thirsty Explorer. Follow her weekly in The Leader’s Hipstrict section and on Twitter @ThirstyExplorer. Guide: Food (F), Alcohol (A), Entertainment (E), Dogs allowed on patio (D) BB’s Cafe 2701 White Oak Drive Authentic New Orleans-style Cajun specialties, an icehouse atmosphere and dog-friendly patio. (F) (A) (D) Big Star Bar 1005 W. 19th St. An old style (but newer) neighborhood hangout with beer and pool, a jukebox and room to dance. Large patio welcomes dogs and features a firepit during cooler weather. (A) (D) Boneyard Dog Park & Drinkery 8150 Washington Ave. Beer, wine, coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, plus a 7,000 square foot dog park. No food but picnic tables and food trucks. (A) (D) Boom Boom Room 2518 Yale St. Labeled as a “wine and panini bar,” the Boom Boom features live and DJ-generated music. (F) (A) (E) BRC Gastropub 519 Shepherd Drive Craft beers galore with an inventive menu, daily specials and popular weekend brunch -- and your dog can join you on the patio. (F) (A) (D) Cavatore’s Italian Restaurant 2120 Ella Blvd. Classic Italian dishes, a dazzling wine list and full bar -- plus a rotating roster of elegant piano entertainment -- make this a great date or special event place. (F) (A) (E)

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(dog-friendly) patio with creative cocktails, copious wine selections and an inventive menu. (F) (A) (D) Karbach Brewing Co. 2032 Karbach St. One of the nation’s top craft breweries, right in the neighborhood, it offers tours, tastings and a venue for special events. (A) Liberty Station 2101 Washington Ave. One of Washington Avenue’s success stories, known for its comfortable atmosphere and great beer selection. Houston’s top food trucks make this a stop, too. (F-food trucks) (A)

Christian’s Tailgate 2820 White Oak Drive Known for its burgers, there’s lots more on the menu and an impressive wine list. Dog-friendly patio. (F) (A) (D) City Oven 2820 White Oak Drive New to the White Oak strip, City Oven features a Texas-centric drink menu with craft beers, wines and vodkas, plus artisan, wood-fired pizzas, salads and giant meatball specialties. Check their Facebook page for the entertainment lineup. (F) (A) (E) Corkscrew 1308 W. 20th St. A Shady Acres-Lazybrook staple with a vast wine selection, pizzabased menu and some of the area’s most varied entertainment -- from piano stylings to comedy revues. (F) (A) (E) Cottonwood 3422 N. Shepherd Huge patio with games and live entertainment, craft beers and small plates made this a popular Garden Oaks-area site right from its start a year ago. (F) (A) (E) The Creek Group Canyon Creek 6603 Westcott Cedar Creek 1034 W. 20th St. Dry Creek 544 Yale St.

Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Drive Good food, vast beer and wine selections and cozy, rustic patios that encourage lingering have made these four locations among the area’s most popular. (F) (A) D&T Drive Inn 1307 Enid St. An old ice house got a new life on the edge of the Heights from the creators of Down House. Known for its craft beer selection, but the food draws praise, too. (F) (A) 8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St. Craft brewery tours and venue for special events. (A) Fitzgerald’s 2706 White Oak This is arguably Houston’s most popular live music menu with a slate of big-name and regional acts. (A) (E) Gabby’s BBQ 3101 N. Shepherd Drive Slow-cooked barbecue and Texas bands on weekends in a family setting. (F) (A) (E) J. Black’s 110 S. Heights Blvd. Dubbed the “feel good kitchen and lounge,” J. Black’s features a centerpiece bar and covered

Little J’s 4218 Washington Ave. Popular drinkery with dog-friendly patio and weekly comedy nights, bingo and geek trivia competitions. (F-bring your own) (A) (D) (E) Luke’s Ice House 903 Durham Drive A classic icehouse atmosphere from lunch through late night with a strong menu (anchored by a choice of burgers), daily drink and dining specials, sports viewing and a patio where dogs are welcome. (F) (A) (D) Little Woodrow’s 2631 White Oak Drive A classic neighborhood icehouse feel, the emphasis is on beer, beer and more beer, with nightly specials. (A)

Plonk! 1214 W. 43rd St. Oak Forest’s wine bar and craft beer emporium has risen above its strip center location with a seriously gourmet menu. (F) (A) Porch Swing Pub 69 Heights Blvd. A wide selection of brews and high quality bar food, including wings, burgers and sandwiches, with a dog-friendly patio. (F) (A) (D) Saint Arnold Brewery 2000 Lyons Ave. Texas’ oldest craft brewery offers tours, tastings and special events. (A) Shepherd Park Draught House 3402 N. Shepherd Drive Popular tavern in Garden Oaks-Shepherd Park features an impressive selection of craft beers, wines and drinks plus a solid menu that includes Texas Wagyu beef burgers. (F) (A) Shiloh Club 1321 Studewood A longtime dive bar in the Heights, with good drinks and a jukebox. You can bring your own eats. (A) Wakefield Crowbar 954 Wakefield Drive Another tucked-in-the-neighborhood food-and-drink emporium, Wakefield features sand volleyball. (F) (A)

Mission Burritos 1609 Durham Have a hankering for a burrito (or a variation), a brew or margarita and want to bring your dog along? Here’s your place. (F) (A) (D)

Winston’s on Washington 5111 Washington Ave. Wide choices of drink and food (including housemade dog treats for four-legged patrons)plus DJ-spun tunes. (F) (A) (D) (E-DJ)

Petrol Station 985 Wakefield Drive Tucked away in a suburban neighborhood, this place has a reputation throughout Houston for its craft beer selections and topnotch food. (F) (A)

Witchcraft Tavern 1221 W. 11th St. A neighborhood tavern feel with an impressive craft beer selection and tasty menu ranging from small plates to burgers to entrees, plus a $8 weekend brunch selection. (F) (A)

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Staying safe and secure The Houston Police Department has walk-in service or phone contact through two commands covering Leader communities, provides storefronts for more localized policing, and offers an increasing amount of services online at www. houstonpolice.org. The two larger stations still provide the bulk of the law enforcement coverage for Leader-area residents. The North Command Station is located at 9455 W. Montgomery Road and covers Leader-area communities above the North Loop. Capt. R.A. Montgomery heads the North Division. Call 281-405-5300 for information. The Heights area is served by Central Patrol out of the downtown HPD headquarters at 1200 Travis. Central Patrol covers Districts 1 and 2. • Residents should call 911 or central police dispatch at 713-8843131 to report crimes in progress. • Residents can call police about being away from home on vacation or to make insurance reports by calling their respective commands. To alert police about being away from home on vacation or to make insurance reports, people in Districts 3 and 6 should call the North Police Station at 281-405-5300. In Districts 4 and 5, call 713-744-0900. • Residents can go online to check major situations in progress, to check on case status if they have a case number, and to submit an alert to explain a non-emergency situation that requires attention, such as extra patrolling. Community storefronts are staffed by police officers who interface directly with the community to fight crime by educating citizens on crime prevention. These officers provide a vital link between the police and the people by speaking at group meetings and providing Citizen Patrol training, reporting on neighborhood

crime statistics and distributing information brochures. • The Independence Heights Community Storefront is located at 803 Crosstimbers and covers the area south to Loop 610, north to Tidwell, east to Interstate 45 and west to North Shepherd. One officer, a sergeant and a civilian employee staff the station, which is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The phone number is 713-742-1491. • The Heights Community Storefront is located at 1127 N. Shepherd Drive, just north of West 11th. The area covered includes North Durham to Loop 610, south to Memorial Drive east of Hardy Toll Road. A sergeant and six officers staff the storefront 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 713-803-1151 for information. • The Near North Community Storefront at 1335 W. 43rd mirrors

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Social media has given voice to bloggers and posters who provide hyperlocal information and opinions about every day life in our neighborhoods. Here are some to check out: • Off the Kuff: Norhill blogger Charles Kuffner writes about state and local politics as well as nearby controversies in his blog (offthekuff. com), Facebook page (Off the Kuff) and @offthekuff on Twitter. • Heights Life: Viula Torgerson’s focus is Heights events, news, and some strong opinions about local issues. She’s at theheightslifehouston.blogspot.com, The Heights Life on Facebook and @heightslife on Twitter. • Kids Activity Queen: Garden Oaks’ Megan Salch is all about family activities, places to take your kids to eat where their manners don’t have to be impeccable, and general help for parents in the Greater Heights and beyond. Find her at kidsactivityqueen@blogpot.com. • One Clever Mom: Another Garden Oaks blogger, Sharron Sanborn, focuses on food and crafts in this Pinterest-evocative blog, found at oneclevermom.blogspot.com More Facebook pages worth looking up (some require permission to join), and organization’s with websites, too: • Inner Loop Crime Alerts • Oak Forest Homeowners Association, http://www.ofha.org. • Garden Oaks Civic Club, http:// gardenoaks.org/

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Small (but important) business resources available to the public • Houston Community College teams up with Goldman Sachs to sponsor the “10,000 Small Businesses” practical business management education program, with rolling admissions, that helps small businesses develop necessary skills to grow. For more or to apply, visit http://sites.hccs.edu/10ksb/ • The city of Houston’s Business

Solutions Center offers guidance and counseling for small businesses in the city limits to help them grow and create jobs. For more, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hbsc/ index.html. • Small Business Administration’s Houston District, 8701 S. Gessner, Suite 1200, 713-773-6516. • Women’s Business Enterprise

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Help! Parent resources mean you’re not alone From websites to Mother’s Day Out locations, preschools and places for parties or lively outings, Leader neighborhoods offer a number of resources to parents looking for advice or services.

1819 Heights Blvd. 77008, 713-8612954, http://www.saesintheheights. org/ • St. Mark’s Children’s Development Center - 600 Pecore St. 77009, 713-861-4443, http://www. smumc.org/cdc • St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church - 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018, 713-692-6055 • St. Rose of Lima Early Childhood Center - 3600 Brinkman St. 77018, 713-692-1941, http://www. stroselima.org/drupal/ecc-main • Zion Lutheran Preschool - 3606 Beauchamp 77009, 713-869-6844, http://www.zionlutheranhouston. org/preschool.html

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• GO Kids (Garden Oaks), www. gardenoakskids.com • The Oakies (Oak Forest), www. meetup.com/theoakies • Oak Forest Parent Resource group on Facebook • Heights Kids (Heights), https:// www.bigtent.com/groups/heightskids • TimberKids (Timbergrove Manor), www.bigtent.com • Plaza Moms Society (Shepherd Park Plaza), http://shepherdparkplaza.com/plaza-moms/

Child care/ Mother’s Day Out

Note: This is a partial listing. Please contact the individual provider or visit their website for more information. Also, visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website (http://www. dfps.state.tx.us/) before you entrust your child to any day care facility. Tip: Many area day cares have waiting lists. Start looking early. • Esperanza School - 1100 Roy St. 77007, 713-868-3276, www. esperanzaschool.com

• Garden Oaks Baptist - 3206 N. Shepherd Dr., 713-864-4447, http://www.gobc.org/ELC • Garden Oaks Christian Academy Childcare - 4926 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018, 713-694-2349 • Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool - 4040 Watonga Blvd. 77092, 713-688-5227, http://gethsemanelutheran.org/preschool/ • Gonzales Day Care - 839 Rutland St. 77007, 713-864-8862, http://www.manta.com/cmap/ mmydb43/gonzales-day-care • Heights Preschool and Early Learning Center - 2064 Oxford St. 77008, 713-880-5437, http://heightspreschool.com/ • Hope Episcopal Day School-

1613 W. 43rd St. 77018, 713-9573411, http://www.hopeepiscopaldayschool.org/ • Immanuel Lutheran - 306 E. 15th St. 77008, 713-864-2651, http://immanuelhouston.com/ • St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church - 2003 W. 43rd St. 77018, 713-686-8241, http://stsumc.org/ preschool-welcome.php • Montessori Children’s Cottage - 4009 Sherwood Lane 77092, 713686-5427, http://montessorichildrenscottage.com/ • Our Savior Lutheran School - 5000 W. Tidwell Road 77091, 713290-8277, http://www.oslschool. org/academics/early-childhood • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School -

Live and onstage A variety of theaters in Leader areas produce dramas, comedies, musicals and operas for all ages in the community. These neighborhood theater productions often feature area residents, who not only volunteer their time to entertain but also teach audiences. The Heights alone has a symphony, an opera and theater and dance troupes. The productions range from full-blown operas to children’s productions to shows for mature audiences only. For show schedules, tickets and performance information, call the respective theater or visit its website. • Children’s Express Theatre, 446 Northwest Mall, 713-682-5044, http://expresstheatre.com. • Houston Heights Orchestra, performs at various

venues throughout community, www.houstonheightsorchestra.org • Houston International Theatre School (HITS) , 311 W. 18th Street, 713-861-7408, www.hitstheatre.org. • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Road, 281-685-6374, www.houstonfac.com. • Opera in the Heights, Lambert Hall at 1703 Heights Blvd., 713-861-5303, www.operaintheheights.org. • Playhouse 1960 Theatre, 6814 Gant Road, 281-58STAGE (281-587-8243), www.playhouse1960.com. • Third Coast Comedy Players, The Venue on W. 34th Street, 2317 West 34th Street, 713-263-9899, www.third coastcomedy.com. • Upstage Theatre, Lambert Hall at 1703 Heights Blvd., 713-838-7191, www.upstagetheatre.org.

Places to go in NW Houston that are not a park or a playground Note: Online resources for kidfriendly activities are: http://kidsactivityqueen.blogspot.com/ http://www.gishcreative.com/gishpicks.htm • Houston Arboretum and Nature Center - 4501 Woodway Dr., Memorial Park, 713-681-8433, http://www. houstonarboretum.org/ Explore on your own or take advantage of one of the many nature programs offered for kids. • Bat walks Watonga Bridge at White Oak Bayou in Oak Forest or Waugh Drive Bridge over Buffalo Bayou off Allen Parkway.

Show up at dusk and prepare for the natural phenomena of thousand of bats leaving in an orderly flight for their nightly feeding frenzy. • Kicks Indoor Soccer - 611 Shepherd Dr. 77007, http://www. kicksindoor.com/ “Open play” on the turf field every Friday afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m.. Cost is $5 per child. Parental supervision required. Indoor soccer leagues, too, for when the weather is inhospitable for outdoor soccer. • Wonderwild - 707 N. Shepherd Dr. 77007, 713-864-4242, http:// www.gowonderwild.com/ A three-story indoor playscape with slides, trains, and tunnels with a creative play area and age-appropriate toys for the wee ones. Open play weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for the general public; Member hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Cost: Walkers $10 + tax, Pre-walkers $8 + tax. • Discover Gymnastics - 747 N. Shepherd Dr. 77007, 713-680-0045, http://www.discovergymnastics. com/Contact.aspx Toddler Stay and Play is Fridays 12-5 p.m. For kids up to 4 years of age. Cost is $15 and $10 for every additional child in the same family • Aquarium World - 13157 Northwest Frwy. 77040, 713-329-9989, http://aquariumworld.net/ Browse the 12,000+ square foot store featuring a swimming pool size display tank and 12-foot waterfall.

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Good healthcare is within reach in the greater Heights area People worldwide are drawn to Houston for quality health care and research, particularly in the fields of cancer and heart disease. Leader area residents have many medical facilities from which to choose, offering preventive, general and acute care. There are also several clinics in the area with specialized and family services. • Memorial Hermann Northwest, 1635 North Loop West, 713867-2000, www.memorialhermann. org/locations/northwest. • Memorial Hermann Medical Group Heights, 225 W. 19th Street, http://mhmg.memorialhermann.org. • St. Joseph Medical Center in The Heights, 1917 Ashland, 713969-5400, www.sjmcheights.com. • Select Specialty Hospital, long-term acute care facility, 1917 Ashland, 713-861-6161, www. houstonmedicalcenter.selectmedicalcorp.com. • Kindred Hospital, 1800 W. 26th St., 832-673-4200, www.khheights.com. • Doctors Hospital Tidwell, 510 W. Tidwell, 281-618-8500.

300, 713-426-0027, www.hacstxs. org. • Northwest Community Health Center, 1100 W. 34th, 713-8613939. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. First Tuesday of each month closed.

In addition to providing emergency and medical care, many of the area hospitals also conduct community health education classes ranging from childbirth, health maintenance to information and loan programs for child vehicle safety restraints.

Information on specific classes and services at area hospitals can be obtained by calling the hospital of your choice. • Antoine Health Clinic, 5815 Antoine Dr., 713-602-3300, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5

Looking out for our furry friends Public and private organizations offer a variety of services to the community for pets. Among those services are enforcing state and local rabies control laws, including licensing, vaccination and leash laws. • The city of Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC) is located at 3200 Carr St., 713-229-7300. Hours: Noon-6 p.m., closed Mondays and Thursdays; www.houstonbarc.com. • The Harris County Veterinary Public Health is located at 612 Canino Road. Hours are 1 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 281-999-3191. Website: www.hcphes.org/vph. • The Houston Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic (SNAP) offers veterinary services at a discount. It is located at 1801 Durham Dr., 713-862-8001, www.snapus.org. • The Houston SPCA, 900 Portway Drive, shelters homeless animals, places animals into

humane environments, promotes humane education, investigates animal cruelty, rescues animals in distress and serves as advocates for all animals. Call the SPCA at 713869-SPCA (7722)

• Friends for Life is a no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, located at 2902 S. Shepherd Drive. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 57 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. www.adoptfriends4life.org

p.m., closed Tuesday and Thursday, www.hcphes.org/dccp/antoine.htm. • Good Neighbor Healthcare Center, 190 Heights Blvd., 713529-3597, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, www.gnhc.org. • Houston Area Community Services, 2150 W. 18th St., Suite

For those who want to obtain the name of a family doctor or specialized physician, the Harris County Medical Society provides a doctor’s referral service and basic educational background on member physicians. Information can be obtained by calling the Society’s referral line at 713-524-4267, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. When emergency medical attention is needed, the Houston Fire Department (dial 911) provides the principal emergency ambulance service within incorporated areas of the city. Outside the city limits but within Harris County, ambulance service is provided by volunteer fire departments and private ambulance companies. Emergency ambulance service outside the city limits also is available by dialing 911.

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Government 101: who are your elected ofﬁcials? Political representation can sometimes be confusing, particularly after the redistricting process mandated after the U.S. Census every 10 years to make sure local, state and national districts fairly reflect their populations in numbers and ethnicity — sometimes followed by court challenges and tweaking. Following is an updated list of Leader area representatives.

HARRIS COUNTY

• Harris County Judge Ed Emmett (R): Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston, Suite 911, Houston 77002, 713-755-4000; judge.emmett@cjo.hctx.net • El Franco Lee, Commissioner Precinct 1 (D): Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston, Suite 950, Houston 77002, 713755-6111; commissionerlee@hcp1. net • R. Jack Cagle, Commissioner Precinct 4 (R): Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston, Suite 950, Houston 77002, 713-755-6444; commissionercagle@hcp4.net

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HOUSTON MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

A full-time, elected mayor runs Houston city government with a 16member City Council. That includes five councilpersons elected at-large and the remaining 11 elected to represent single districts. Three council members represent the neighborhoods situated in Leaderarea Districts A, C and H. • District A covers communities west of East T.C. Jester to Highway 290. • District C encompasses the greatest majority of Leader communities. It takes in the neighborhoods

of Forest West, Forest Pines, Oak Forest, Mangum Manor, Shepherd Park Plaza, Garden Oaks, Shepherd Forest, Shady Acres, Cottage Grove, and most of the Heights. • District H covers the Studemont, Norhill, Brooksmith, Independence Heights, Sunset Heights and Woodland Heights neighborhoods. Houston officials representing Leader communities (as of press time, before the November 2013 elections) are: • Annise Parker, Mayor; P.O. Box 1562, Houston 77251, 713-8370311; mayor@houstontx.gov

• Helena Brown, District A councilmember, 900 Bagby, first floor, Houston 77002; 713-393-3010; districta@houstontx.gov. • Ellen Cohen, District C councilmember, 900 Bagby, first floor, Houston 77002; 832-393-3004, districtc@houstontx.gov • Edward Gonzalez, City Councilman District H and Mayor Pro-Tem; 900 Bagby, first floor, Houston, TX 77002, 832-393-3003; districth@houstontx.gov.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

The following representatives serve Leader-area communties in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate: • Sarah Davis (R) District 134, which includes much of the Washington Avenue Corridor to Studemont, Lazybrook and Timbergrove, and communities north of the North Loop between Highway 290 and East T.C. Jester. Office: 3100 Richmond Ave., Ste. 316 77098, 713-521-4474. Email: sarah. davis@house.state.tx.us.

• Jessica Farrar (D) represents District 148, which includes the Heights and parts of Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. Office: 6515 Irvington, 77022, 713-691-6912, www.house.state.tx.us/members/ dist148/farrar.

STATE SENATOR

• John Whitmire, (D-District 15). Contact Whitmire at 803 Yale, Houston, 77007 (713-864-8701); fax 713-864-5287.

FEDERAL OFFICIALS

• U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-District 18). Office: 420 W. 19th St., Houston 77008 (713-861-4070); www.jacksonlee.house.gov. • U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (R-District 2). Office: 710 N. Post Oak Road, 77024. 713-681-8763. www.poe.house.gov. • U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R), 1919 Smith Street, Suite 800, Houston, 77002. (713-653-3456), www.cruz. senate.gov. • U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R), 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 980, Houston 77007. (713-572-3337), www.cornyn.senate.gov.

Life’s a picnic: enjoying the great outdoors Even though Leader neighborhoods are in the heart of a huge, metropolitan area, plenty of green spaces abound to enjoy the outdoors and -- weather permitting -- a picnic. Here are some of the most popular spots. MEMORIAL PARK 6501 Memorial Drive Any park that has a road called “Picnic Lane” is up to the challenge of being a prime locale for those wanting a memorable outdoor experience. This massive park, close to Leader neighborhoods, features picnic grounds and all kinds of spots to set up for a family outing. There are laygrounds, water, trails for hiking, biking and jogging – not to mention tennis, swimming and golf, and the Houston Arboretum for nature explorations. STUDE PARK 1300 Stude A winding green space along White Oak Bayou at the edge of the

Heights, with lots to do for all ages and views of downtown. There’s a playground, swimming and a water playground, sports fields and an .83-mile trail to enjoy.

down a blanket and a picnic basket. You can wander nearby at dusk to watch the bats swoop out on their nightly search for bugs or simply enjoy the beauty of the skyline.

SPOTTS PARK 401 S. Heights Blvd. This 16-acre park boasts picnicking, challenging trails (some of Houston’s rare hills are here), a playground, covered and lit basketball court, tennis – not to mention a great view of the skyline.

WEST 11TH STREET PARK 2400 W. 11th St. It’s easy, when you’re planning a community, to identify how many parks to put in and where to locate them. It’s a lot harder to carve out parkland in existing neighborhoods, especially desirable ones where developers lurk to gobble up any land that becomes available. West 11th Street Park is a jewel in Timbergrove, 20.2 wooded acres saved by a group of persistent nature lovers for everyone to enjoy. There’s even a Wireless Wilderness Cell Phone Tour to help you identify what you’re seeing as you stroll.

BUFFALO BAYOU PARK Along Allen Parkway This is a work-in-progress under the guidance of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, so you have to be flexible to keep away from construction areas. After years of grousing about why Houston doesn’t capitalize on its waterway the same way San Antonio has with its river, finally there are new bridges, paths, kayaking, public art and festival grounds – not to mention plenty of places to plunk

T.C. JESTER PARK 4201 W. T.C. Jester Blvd. Nestled in a long strip between T.C. Jester and White Oak Bayou,

this park is a neighborhood go-to spot in Oak Forest. There are age-appropriate playgrounds, a one-acre-plus dog park divided for large and small pooches, hike and bike trails along the bayou, a renovated swimming pool, a skatepark, and what’s universally touted as Houston’s best disc golf course. JAYCEE PARK 1300 Seamist A great neighborhood park in Timbergrove, with a playground featuring swings and a seesaw, a climbing wall, tennis and a water feature. In that same style of expansive neighborhood parks, also check out: OAK FOREST PARK 2121 Judiway Big, wide open, with lots of shade and a swimming pool open in the summer.

CANDLELIGHT PARK 1520 Candlelight Lane Plenty of shade and room to run, plus a nice community center with a gym that keeps hours Monday through Saturday. The Houston Parks and Recreation Department manages 14 parks in Leader neighborhoods that provide recreational programming and organized sports activities for residents. Here are the additional locations. • American Legion — 3621 Golf • Aron Ledet — 6323 Antoine. • Cottage Grove — 2100 Arabelle. • Lawrence — 725 Lawrence. • Rosslyn — 6500 Pinemont. • Watonga Parkway — 4100 Watonga. • West 11th — 2600 West 11th. • White Oak — 1513 White Oak. • Woodland — 212 Parkview. For information, call 832-395-7000 or visit www.houstonparks.org.

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All about solid waste and how to get rid of it The city of Houston offers a variety of solid waste services at the curb – regular pickup, heavy trash collection, yard waste pickup, dead animal collection and a growing number of recycling services. For general information about solid waste collection, pickup dates and more, call 311 or visit http:// www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/services.html

two weeks. Residents in the automated recycling program may also participate in a yard waste recycling program.

Electronics recycling

Tree and junk waste disposal In alternating months, residents may dispose of their Tree Waste and Junk Waste at their curbside. Tree Waste months are January, March, May, July, September, and November. Junk Waste months are February, April, June, August, October and December. “Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps (lumber, furniture, and treated wood

will NOT be accepted).

Recycling

The city’s Solid Waste Management Department operates two types of recycling collection services for participating areas of the city of Houston, including many

Leader communities. The first is basic curbside recycling, which provides an 18-gallon bin that’s collected every two weeks. Some communities now have – and others will soon be phased into -- automated recycling, which allows residents to place their mixed recyclables in a 96-gallon cart that’s picked up every

The city of Houston Solid Waste Management Department operates a permanent electronics recycling drop-off site at 7700 Kempwood. Items accepted include PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car batteries, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, tape drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras. In addition to electronics recycling, this is now a drop-off location for common household recyclables such as paper, plastics, aluminum and glass.

The 7700 Kempwood drop-off site is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday. For information call CompuCycle at 713-8696700,

Neighborhood depositories/ recycling centers

These six locations accept tree waste, junk waste, used motor oil and household recyclables and are free to Houston residents: • North 9003 N Main 77093 • Northwest 14400 Sommermeyer 77041 • Northeast 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028 • Southeast 2240 Central Street 77017 • South 5100 Sunbeam 77033 • Southwest 10785 SW Freeway 77074

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D N U O F LOST &oncert!! Free C o

Come experience student life at Lutheran High North! Fun and games for ALL AGES! Try your luck at the LIONS Football Combine. Watch the LHN Powder Puff Football game at 7:00pm and stay for award winning performances by the LHN Marching Band, Middle School Bands & LHN Cheerleaders during halftime. The evening will be capped off with an outdoor concert by Christian band, LOST & FOUND at 8:00pm on the LHN Football Field. Prospective students and their families will receive FREE entrance into the event and concert with access to all games and activites. Students of all ages are welcome to attend. Make sure to visit the LHN Concession Stand for a hot meal, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn.

Friday, October 25th, 2013 6:00pm – Football Combine, Inflatables, Carnival Games 7:00pm – LHN Powder Puff Football Game 7:30pm – Halftime performances by the LHN Cheerleaders, LHN Marching Band & Middle School Bands 8:00pm – Lost & Found Concert

For more information about

Lutheran High North, please contact: Melissa King Director of Admissions melissaking@lutheranhighnorth.org Direct Line: 832-778-4130