Posted on May 26, 2011 | Tagged in: health , family , charity
Students from Black Elementary School recently helped find a cure for diabetes by participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Kids Walk.
Black Elementary students were informed about diabetes and its effect on children by JDRF staff and volunteers and had the opportunity to participate in discussions about developing a healthy lifestyle that can help prevent them from getting Type II Diabetes. Some students even earned incentive prizes such as kites and tents if they raised $10 or more.
Aside from participating in the walk, some of the students sold goodies at bake sales and lemonade stands in an effort to raise additional money for the cure.
Posted on May 17, 2011 | Tagged in: people , education , Cy-Fair College
Monica Norem, the Lone Star College-CyFair Librarian, has been chosen to participate in the 2011 Texas Accelerated Library Institute program, also known as the TALL Texans.
The TALL Texans Leadership Institute offers participants the opportunity to be involved in a comprehensive program covering professional issues, including the latest scholarly publication on leadership. The curriculum is designed to help librarians gain a deeper understanding of management skills, communications and strategic planning.
Norem was the only participant chosen from Lone Star College system, one of only two chosen from Houston, and one of only 22 chosen from the entire state of Texas!
Posted on May 10, 2011 | Tagged in: family , events , Cy-Fair College
Mark your calendars for the popular, family-friendly 2011 Cy-Fest coming this fall!
Preparation is already under way for this year’s entertaining family event. Cy-Fest is an annual day of free food, festivities and family fun that is scheduled for October 8, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lone Star College Cy-Fair campus.
“Cy-Fest is the college’s gift to the community. It has been, and always will be, free of charge to the community. Our employees, students and community members donate resources and volunteer time to make this event possible,” said Michelle Tran, college relations director.
Posted on May 03, 2011 | Tagged in: Houston , charity
Families that are enduring the stress of caring for loved ones with special needs can now receive support and assistance from a new organization called Desperate for Respite.
The Desperate for Respite project was started in 2008 by Tonya Frye whose son is autistic. Because of its good works, Desperate for Respite has gained many supporters, including the popular Lakewood Church.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held featuring special guests such as Harris County Judge Ed Emmet and former Houston Rockets player Robert Reid.
