WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?

Are you wondering how to encourage your child(ren) to find their passion? I had the same concerns so I began researching the topic and trying things out with my own two kids. I came up with a workshop on this topic a few years back that combines learning with art -- a great way to access the intuitive mind. I now present "I Can Fly!" workshops for adults, children, and families all over town. I can come to your group or you and your kids can join me this Saturday, July 10, 2-4pm at Body Mind & Soul. We'll talk about how to "fly," which is doing what you love to do. Parents will learn how to encourage their children to follow their heart, kids will learn about what makes them sing, and the family group will get to make a piece of art together. This is a great way to connect with your children and also to get in touch with your own inner artist. I'd love to see you there! Sign up early, as class size will be limited. It's $30 per pre-registered parent/child pair (children 6-10 years old, please); $35 for walk-ups. If you have more than one child you will be bringing, please add $5/child. Each attendee will receive a $25 gift certificate for Hollywood Frame Gallery. Can't make it this weekend? I have them regularly at Body Mind & Soul, so stay tuned via GISH PICKS.

Stay dry this week and find some place new to explore with your kids!

TOUR HISTORIC FREEDMAN’S TOWN.

Here’s a chance to see Houston’s history unfolding in front of you. This Saturday, July 10, from 9:30am-2pm, visit the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum, Inc. and various current archaeology sites beginning at 1314 Andrews Street in historic Fourth Ward/Freedman’s Town on the east side of Houston. During this special visitor’s day, you will learn about the achievements of local African Americans, you’ll get to see what they are researching in the digs, view Prairie View A & M Architecture and other exhibits, and see the endangered Historic Brick Streets. Freedman’s Town is the only remaining post Civil War National Historic District of its kind in the United States which was established by previously enslaved people immediately after emancipation. Since its designation in 1984, over 500 historic structures, including churches, have been destroyed and the historic brick streets have been damaged. Community leaders and educators are committed to the restoration of historic structures on their original homesteads and the preservation of the Freedman’s Town Churches and Brick Streets. They encourage the study of Freedman’s Town through cultural, archaeological, and architectural research, while providing internships to high school and university students.

Admission to the visitor’s day is $3/person.

FLYING HIGH WITH MOODY GARDENS

Get back to nature this weekend at Moody Gardens: they have teamed up with the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council to present “Birding 101,” a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the variety of bird life seen around Galveston Island. Participants meet at the Aquarium Pyramid lobby and the free classes are offered the second Saturday of each month. Moody Gardens is also hosting their annual “Summer Concert Series” – music every Friday night through August 6 at sundown at Palm Beach (their pseudo-beach area); the cost is $6/person after 6pm.

And if you’re worried about the effects of the Gulf oil spill, here’s what their website states: “Over July 4th weekend there were isolated instances of tar balls sited on Bolivar Peninsula and East Beach on Galveston Island. These small samples are likely to be from tankers entering the Houston Ship Channel and do not pose a threat to our beaches or coastline at this time. Galveston beaches are clean and open for business. Moody Gardens will continue to monitor the progress of the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill and will post updates on our website.”

THIS WEEK'S ATTRACTION...LA CENTERRA AT CINCO RANCH. For more attractions, go to www.gishcreative.com/attractions.htm.

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Katy is wrapping up their series of free special events and family fun July 15; below is what they have to offer. The property is a joint venture of Houston-based Vista Equities Group and Denver-based Amstar Group and is located within the 7,600-acre master planned community of Cinco Ranch at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard.

• Wednesdays (ongoing), 5am
  Women’s Adventure Boot Camp Class
  
  
• Thursdays (ongoing), 5:15am
  Luke’s Locker Fun Run & Morning Social
  281. 391.7880
  
  
• Saturdays (ongoing), 8am-noon, held rain or shine
  Farmers Market at LaCenterra
  farmersmarket@lacenterra.com
  
  
• Saturdays, 10am (ongoing)
  Capoeira Class at Relax the Back
  
  
• Thursday, July 15, 6-9pm
  “Summer Sounds” featuring Jawad & Friends

PARLEZ FRANÇAIS AT THE ALLIANCE.

The French Alliance has one more three-week series of summer French classes for children, from July 12-29. Their children’s program immerses children ages 4-15 in the French language, allowing them to learn in a natural way, through visual, kinetic and auditive experiences. Classes meet in three-week sessions Monday-Thursday mornings from 9:30am until noon.

Tuition is $350 for the 3-week sessions. Registration must be in advance or a $25 late fee will be assessed and there is a one-time registration fee of $15 for new students. You may register by phone anytime at 713.526.1121 using a credit card.

Sarah Gish
Gish Creative
1940-A Fountainview, PMB 116
Houston, Texas 77057
phone/fax: 713.482.7065

email: sarah@gishcreative.com
web: www.gishcreative.com
and: www.thesummerbook.com
and: www.saveourlandmarks.org

© 2010 Sarah Gish

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