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Cool Events

Total Body Expo - April 19th-20th. Welcome to Total Body Expo, a health expo that is dedicated to total wellness, and nothing else. Please join us at this two-day event that brings the pages of Total Body magazine to life. Like the magazine, the Expo will be a quality event that offers attendees the very best of what Houston's health, wellness and beauty leaders have to offer. Two day event at the George R. Brown Convention Center. For more information: www.totalbodymag.com

Texas Motion Picture Alliance: Aloha From Texas - Thursday, April 10th. By April you will be tired of all the rodeo & cowboy dances, tired of boots and jeans and, the Rodeo will be over - so COME TO A LUAU! Houston's robust community of professionals seeking economic incentives for media work in Texas are throwing a party to raise money for The Texas Motion Picture Alliance. So come on out for some partying, food, dancing, bands, games, silent auction and mixing and mingling with Houston's film and video professionals. $25.00/person.6-10pm. VT-2 Studios, 2401 West Bellfort. Call 713-266-4488 x103; email Sharon@PBTalent.com or http://www.txmpa.org/main/ 

The Space Race 2008 - Sunday, April 6, 2008, 8am. It's going to be a wonderful ride to the finish line this year starting and ending at Gulf Greyhound Park. Space Race is Houston's "out of this world, astronomical event", benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston, Inc. www.spacerace.org  

Kayaking

Gulf Coast Kayak Adventures offers kayak rentals at the Bright Lite Store near San Luis Pass, on the Blue Water Highway. Come by and try one out! You may just get hooked on the most up and coming water sport of our time…Whether it be fishing at sunrise or going on one of our guided paddles to nearby Bird Island, you are sure to experience an adventure that will give you a new lease on life!  Single & Tandem rentals, half and full day. Each kayak comes with seats, paddles, and life jackets.  Other accessories available are: rod holders, anchor, paddle-leash, crate, rope, noodles and tie-downs. 979-233-8115

Southwest Paddlesports offers a safe yet challenging experience for novice paddlers, as well as experts. We cater to the family, women and first-time paddlers. Friendly ACA-certified instructors, small classes, excellent equipment, access to lake front for instruction, day camps and trips (watersport activities).

North Lake Conroe Paddling Co.  NLCPC started its third year over the Valentine's day weekend of 2006. We are unique due to the fact that: 1.)  we are right on the water (no shuttling), 2.)  we have all the gear, 3.)  20 minute paddle to the Sam Houston National Forest  4.)  short distance to the trails for BMX ing, 5.)  we outfit small to medium sized groups go to http://www.northlakeconroepaddlingco.com/ for more info or call Larry at (936)203-2697

Impropmtu Kayaking - We have a list for impromptu paddles, I would love to have them join.  There are no fees - just a bunch of friends paddling together. They either have to have their own kayaks or make arrangements to rent them for these trips. The address to subscribe is ckayak-tx-subscribe@yahoogroups.com This list only has about 1-5 mailings each month. We use it to announce trips and then announce where the pictures of the trips are located.

Quiet Oaks Bed and Breakfast -  Open House and Ribbon Cutting March 22, 2007! 5pm - 7pm Come experience fine country living 4230 CR 208, Danbury, TX 77534

 

 

Texas Parks and Wildlife

Wild Texas

Houston Singles Links

 

 

Eight Friends Out   ... Fun, Food, and Friends! Eight Friends Out is Houston’s only dining club for single professional adults. $25 off for joining Eight Freinds Out for Bayou City Outdoors members.

Houston Singles Source   connects single professionals.  With an interactive events calendar, area specific parties, a Match Squad designed to make face-to-face connections, and high-tech, high-touch communities, HSS is making being single fun again!  HSS is the resource that over 15,000 event subscribers and members turn to to find exactly the area, ages and types of events they want to attend.  $25 off membership for Bayou City Outdoors Members!

Single America.  Great information for singles events - nationwide!  Single America - America singles parties and speed dating

Amazing Singles - Advice on dating and relationships, plus local events for single people all over the country, and travel opportunities for singles.

Meet Single Runners is an online dating service for runners.

 

 

Houston Entertainment Singlesonthego.com helps singles connect with their true love by helping them find local singles groups, singles events, and singles activities.  Finding new love in singles groups and singles events is easy!  Just click to find singles groups and events listed by single volunteers, civic, charity, cultural, singles dance groups.  Find Christian singles, Catholic singles and Jewish singles groups. Check out local speed dating, singles mixers, networking, singles parties. Join a local sports club, gourmet dining, or wine tasting group in Houston.
 
Nina the Matchmaker would love to know who you are!! I have been fixing Houstonians up for almost 20 years.  Please visit my website at www.yentagirl.com  Call me if you have any questions.  If your  serious about meeting someone, and you haven't had any luck so far.  I hope you will talk to me,  I am serious about helping you find that special someone.  Email me or feel free to call me.  Nina Friedman 713-530-2509 nina@yentagirl.com

Houston Skating

Skating Lessons with J.D. Crislip, one of Houston's top skaters!  J.D. is a world class instructor, racer and distance skater.  You will be learning from the best!  713-932-1402 or 4U@ev1.net

Houston Skiing

 

 

Travel

Yap - Welcome to the land of stone money! Yap is a land steeped in ancient traditions, fascinating legends, and peopled by one of the most distinctive cultures in the Pacific. Attractions like a handmade seaside men's house, cultural village tours, huge, ancient stone money discs and stone money banks, dancing, handicraft making, marine life and mangrove forests highlight a visit to this unique outpost.

Mountain Guide The one stop shop for all your adventure travel needs, along with an interactive yellow pages of adventure travel outfitters and guiding services. From indoor climbing gyms and outdoor instructional to alpine expeditions and guided treks. 

Quick Silver Charters adventure sailing charters.

Soul Expeditions trips to Mexican Volcanoes, Ecuador, Patagonia, Kilimanjaro, and the world.

Hill Country Outdoor Guide - We have produced this travel guide for the primary purpose of assembling into one easy to access location an enormous amount of information regarding our favorite outdoor recreational activity destinations in the Texas Hill Country. We have included many of those out of the way, hidden, off the beaten path, and difficult to find locations you have heard about over the years and some that you probably have never heard of until now. It is a searchable database with loads of information on your favorite activities. A great resource for anyone wanting to explore the Texas Hill Country! 

Houston Wellness

Massages - Nestled in the Memorial area, Healing Hands, offers a variety of health and beauty treatments in a tranquil setting.

Other Houston Links

Blue Moon Cinemas  - outdoor movie watching!

Uberdev Web Consulting

Arkadia: Real estate listings &vacation rentals - International real estate classified ads from homeowners or brokers to buy, sell or rent your property, house, apartment, business, land. Worldwide directory of vacation rentals by owner!.


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Houston Sports Monthly is distributed at all seventy one  Houston-area Discount Tire Stores, so pick one up.  It is your ticket to the Houston Sports scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Space City Ski Club  is Texas' largest snow ski club, a non-profit, member-run organization located in Houston that promotes the sport of snow skiing. Beginning with Thanksgiving, there are 10-15 ski trips planned each season. We also sponsor many non-ski activities throughout the year. JOIN THE FUN! Visit www.spacecityskiclub.org or contact prdirector@spacecityskiclub.org ; Information Line: (713) 866-4021.
 
 Houston Tennis

Houston Tennis Association

FlexTennis promoting tennis to all ages in Houston. FlexTennis  Houston's new tennis league! Flextennis: play is singles only, and all skill levels (NTRP 2.5 to 5.0) are eligible. Participants can play out of any home court anywhere in Houston, with 8 regular-season matches plus playoffs for only $35.00. Scheduling is flexible. Fall 2006 season deadline is Sept 9th.

 

TASS How does a sunset cruise sound? A trip sailing through Italy? Group night at sporting events? You can be there with TASS (Texas Association of Single Sailors), a sailing & social club based in the Houston/Galveston Bay area primarily for single adults (married couples definitely welcome) who share a love of sailing and love of fun. Link: www.sailtass.com. or contact membership@sailtass for any information.
 

 

Houston Sailing

TASS How does a sunset cruise sound? A trip sailing through Italy? Group night at sporting events? You can be there with TASS (Texas Association of Single Sailors), a sailing & social club based in the Houston/Galveston Bay area primarily for single adults (married couples definitely welcome) who share a love of sailing and love of fun. www.sailtass.com. or contact membership@sailtass for any information.
 

B Sailing Club, Seabrook, TX

 

 

 

Outdoor Publications

Cool Sports & Fitness Newsletter: SIGN UP FOR A FREE FITNESS E–MAIL: Hey Houston !!! If you have not picked up the latest issue of City Sports Magazine you are missing out on the most extensive coverage of all of the running, cycling, triathlon and adventure racing in Houston and all around Texas. You can pick up a copy at Academy, Jamba Juice, 24 Hour Fitness, Bally’s, Bike Barn and Bicycle World and Fitness. www.citysportstx.com and sign up for our free newsletter at http://www.citysportstx.com/exec/texas/newsletters.cfm?publicationID=165

Total Body magazine is a monthly Houston  health and beauty  magazine dedicated to your total wellness. Readers can find information on fitness, nutrition, beauty, medical technology, prevention and emotional wellbeing. Pick up your copy in Houston-area gyms, spas, smoothie stores, restaurants, health food stores, doctors' offices and salons.

Outside magazine

Houston Press

 

MS 150 Bike Ride - Saturday/Sunday, April 12-13, 2008 from Houston to Austin. BCO has its own group! Ride with us! Or to find out more information about the MS-150, visit their website: http://www.ms150.org/ms150/

4th Annual Cy-Fair College Health Fair - Thursday, March 6th, 2008 from 11am-1pm. Cy-Fair College Main Campus: 9191 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Free and Open to the public.

Total Body Expo - Saturday/Sunday, April 19-20, 2008. Welcome to Total Body Expo, a health expo that is dedicated to total wellness, and nothing else. Please join us at this two-day event that brings the pages of Total Body Magazine to life. Like the magazine, the expo will be a quality event that offers attendees the very best of what Houston's health, wellness and beauty leaders have to offer. Two day event at the George R. Brown Convention Center. For more information: www.totalbodymag.com 

Texas Motion Picture Alliance: Aloha From Texas - Thursday, April 10, 6-10pm. By April you will be tired of all the rodeo & cowboy dances, tired of boots and jeans, and the Rodeo will be over - so COME TO A LUAU! Houston's robust community of professionals seeking economic incentives for media work in Texas are throwing a party to raise money for TXMPA. So come on out for some partying, food, dancing, bands, games, silent auction and mixing and mingling with Houston's film and video professionals. $25.00/person. VT-2 Studios, 2401 West Belfort. Call 713-266-4488 x103; email Sharon@PBTalent.com or www.txmpa.org/main 

Space Race 2008 - Sunday, April 6, 2008. It's going to be a wonderful ride to the finish line this year

 

 

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Houston Area Outdoor Links

 

Houston Biking 

GHORBA - Greater Houston Offroads Biking Association promotes mountain biking with rides, races, trail development and preservation in the Houston area.

West End Bike Shop - Your neighborhood bike shop.  BCO members receive %15 off accessories.  Tell them you're with BCO!

 

 

 

 
Houston Area and Texas State Parks

 

Houston Hot Air Ballooning 

Houston Balloon Rides - weekend rides and special event rides each weekend, weather permitting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- We have it all when it comes to your cycling needs

BikeHouston -  Bicycling group in Houston that promotes bicycling safety and fun.

Bike Barn - One of Houston's most active Bike Shops with locations across the city.  Check them out for bikes, accessories, rides and gift cards!

 

 

 

 

Houston Dogs

The Houston Active Dogs Group- We meet with other local Active Dog Owners who enjoy spending time with their dogs.We share info on local dog-friendly places and events. Our active dogs are fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered.
 

 “Is your pet in need of bathing and/or grooming?  Aussie Pet Mobile can come to you and care for your loved one in a special van.  Aussie provides full service grooming for all breeds, cats too!  Let Aussie ease your pets stress and save you time!  Call 800-PET-MOBILE or visit www.aussiepetmobile.com.”

Dog Bowls - Dog bowls, dog feeders and thousands of other dog supplies. We have a huge selection of all types of dog bowls, stainless dog bowls, and much more. Shop a huge selection at discount and wholesale prices.
 
Mr. K's Halfway House for Hounds & Kitties - Mr. K's shelter houses approximately 100 dogs and fosters approximately 10 cats.
Mr. K's Mission is to:
  • Rehabilitate stray and abandoned dogs & cats and place into loving and permanent homes.
  • Spay/neuter all pets to prevent future unwanted animals.
  • To educate the public about animals and pet over-population. 
  • NOT euthanize unless there are no other options.
  • To offer support to other animal organizations.
  • To help bring about a time when there will be no more homeless animals.
  • To offer short and long term care to any homeless pet until a loving home is found. If a permanent loving home cannot be found, we will offer sanctuary to the animal so it may live out it's natural life on the premises of our shelter.
  • To offer a foundation of training to dogs in order to help with easier placement in homes.
  • Dragon Boats

    Houston Heat is this city's first ever year-round dragon boat club. We are comprised of competitive and recreational paddlers training to compete in local, national, and international competitions worldwide. Weekly land and water practices. All levels welcome. http://www.HoustonHeat.org, or info@houstonheat.org
     

    Houston Hiking

    Get'em Dirty! Join Find A Hike today, it’s free!

    Hiking and Backpacking.com is your quick and easy way to find info on hiking and backpacking. It’s also the fastest way to find out who has the best deals on outdoor gear including backpacks, hiking boots and shoes, clothing and accessories

    Southbounders is the film to see if you have ever thought about hiking THE trail.  Southbounders: A Film About a Journey on the Appalachian Trail.

    Custom made walking sticks! http://www.kywalkingstick.com

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    Events To Watch!
    Thursday Night Out - Lebanese Dinner
    09/02/2010
    UPDATES - Camp Eagle Labor Day!
    09/03/2010
    Colorado Summits -Wilderness Backpacking
    09/04/2010
    Appalachian Trail Backpacking Trip 2010
    09/04/2010
    League City - Kemah Bike Ride
    09/04/2010
    The Joy of Yoga for Beginners!
    09/04/2010
    Mountain Bike Memorial Park!
    09/05/2010
    8 hour fishing trip
    09/05/2010
    Haak Winery - Pee Wee Bowen Band
    09/05/2010
    Kayak and Geo-cache at Armand Bayou
    09/06/2010
    Memorial Park Walk
    09/06/2010
    FULL - Rocky Mountain National Park Adventure
    09/06/2010
    Joy Yoga Wake-Up
    09/07/2010
    Dinner after the Terry Hershey evening bike ride.
    09/08/2010
    West Houston - Terry Hershey - Bike Ride
    09/08/2010
    Joy Yoga Wake-Up
    09/09/2010
    Thursday Night Out - Turkish Food (Rice Village Area)
    09/09/2010
    Contemporary Ballet at MOT
    09/10/2010
    Sleeping Arrangements & details for San Marcos Kayaking Wkend
    09/10/2010
    Dinner at Grins in San Marcos
    09/10/2010
    Saturday Night Dinner in San Marcos
    09/11/2010
    Happy Hour and Art Crawl
    09/11/2010
    Bike Ride - Fulshear
    09/11/2010
    Farmers Market Tour - On Bikes & Skates - Everyone is Welcome!
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    09/11/2010
    Whitewater Kayaking 101 - Saturday Lessons in San Marcos
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    09/11/2010
    River Trip & Optional Rolling Class
    09/12/2010
    Huevos Rancheros bike ride
    09/12/2010
    Run for Recovery 5k - good training run!
    09/12/2010
    Memorial Park Walk
    09/13/2010
    Rock Your World - Indoor Rock Climbing
    09/13/2010
    Let's practice our Spanish
    09/14/2010
    BCO & REI Presents: Triathalon 101
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    09/14/2010
    Hermann Park Evening Walk
    09/15/2010
    Member Dinner
    09/15/2010
    Progressive Forum Lecture: Arianna Huffington
    09/15/2010
    BCO Member Dinner
    09/15/2010
    Laser Graffiti with Graffiti Research Labs of Houston
    09/16/2010
    Kayak Polo aka Houston Water Hockey!!
    09/16/2010
    Happy Hour at Wild Geese in Pearland
    09/16/2010
    Grand Taiko Drum Festival at MOT
    09/17/2010
    HOLD the Date - Wilderness First Aid Course
    09/17/2010
    E/X Show
    09/18/2010
    Pool Party @ September Birthdays (Hawaiian Theme)
    09/18/2010
    Biking White Oak Trail
    09/18/2010
    Wine & Cheese at Blue Heron Farm
    09/19/2010
    Bike by the Beach Ride
    09/19/2010
    Event Leader Dinner - Interested in Joining us?
    09/20/2010
    Post-Walk Dinner & Margaritas at Bodegas
    09/22/2010
    Rice University Evening Walk
    09/22/2010
    LAST CHANCE! Costa Rica for Christmas! Week of Adventures!
    09/22/2010
    Thursday Night Out - Happy Hour @ Cafe Adobe (Hwy 10)
    09/23/2010
    Surfin'' USA! Another learn to surf event with C-SICK SURFIN''
    09/25/2010
    Pedal for Paws and Pub Crawl
    09/25/2010
    Mountain Bike Double Lake Recreation Area
    09/25/2010
    Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Association - Ride
    09/25/2010
    Memorial Park Walk
    09/27/2010
    Big Bend Adventure - Pre-Trip Meeting
    09/28/2010
    Hermann Park Evening Walk
    09/29/2010
    West Houston - Terry Hershey - Bike Ride
    09/29/2010
    Dinner after the Terry Hershey evening bike ride.
    09/29/2010
    September Meet & Greet
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    09/30/2010
    Progressive Forum Lecture: Eric Schlosser
    09/30/2010
    Try your hand at curling with the Curling Club of Houston!
    10/01/2010
    Pre-Curling Event Dinner
    10/01/2010
    Camping at Garner State Park
    10/01/2010
    Clear Lake Tri-Eventathon
    10/02/2010
    Farmers Market Tour - On Bikes & Skates - Everyone is Welcome!
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    10/02/2010
    REI Garage Sale - Galleria
    10/02/2010
    Bike Ride--Pineywoods Purgatory - East Texas premier cycling event
    10/02/2010
    Socializing at David's
    10/02/2010
    Hiking in Houston
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    10/03/2010
    Memorial Park Walk
    10/04/2010
    Hermann Park Evening Walk
    10/06/2010
    Kayaking with the Friends of the Sargent Library
    10/09/2010
    Bike Ride - Fulshear
    10/09/2010
    Du the Bear Duathlon
    10/10/2010
    Hike Brazos Bend State Park
    10/10/2010
    Hiking 101 with BCO & REI
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    10/12/2010
    Italian Festival!
    10/15/2010
    Big Bend Adventure - Accomodations
    10/16/2010
    Mountain Biking Cypresswod Hills Park.
    10/16/2010
    Bike Around the Bay
    10/16/2010
    MS150 Registration Opens
    10/20/2010
    Camping at Huntsville State Park
    10/22/2010
    Camping near Enchanted Rock
    10/22/2010
    Koala Houston Half Marathon & Relay
    10/24/2010
    Lunch at Mosquito Cafe
    10/24/2010
    Backpacking The Ouachita Trail
    10/28/2010
    Meet & Greet Halloween Party - a Howling Good Time!
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    10/29/2010
    The Great Pumpkin Fun Run
    10/30/2010
    Halloween Haunted Bike Ride
    10/31/2010
    Hike Huntsville State Park
    10/31/2010
    Backpacking 101 at REI - Special Guest Speaker!
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    11/09/2010
    Bike Ride - Fulshear
    11/13/2010
    Backpacking Basics For Beginners
    11/14/2010
    It's that time...MS150 and Team BCO Road Riders kick-off event!!
    11/15/2010
    Meet & Greet + Member Dinner - all in one!
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    11/19/2010
    Rock Climbing in Mexico
    11/21/2010
    Camping at Seminole Canyon State Park
    12/10/2010
    Hiking Presa Canyon - Pecos Rock Art
    12/11/2010
    Holiday Farmers Market Tour
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    12/11/2010
    Hiking in Houston
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    12/12/2010
    Holiday Party!!!
    OPEN TO PUBLIC!

    12/16/2010
    Costa Rica for Christmas! Week of Adventures!
    12/19/2010
    New Year's Camp Out
    12/31/2010
    Kayak Lake Livingston
    01/01/2011
    Big Bend 25k & 50k Ultra
    01/16/2011


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