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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarche~ 11 Comments When City Council asked your opinions in its October Citizen Survey, we promised to let you know what actions we have taken or plan to take in response to your input. The following is where we are to date. Infrastructure This is a subject on the minds of city, state and national officials and certainly the same is true in West University. Residents strongly support replacing and improving the City's streets, gutters and curbs and City Council is committed to that effort. The Charlotte/Lake project is near completion and by June 1, the same improvements should have started in Priority Area 2, which is boundried by Bellaire Blvd., Academy, University Blvd, and Southside Place. This phase will be funded with bond dollars and Metro funds. For this calendar year, no additional taxes will be required to finance infrastructure improvements. As time passes however, we are not likely to be so lucky. How to prudently finance future projects is a topic Council is currently investigating. Residents have indicated they want to keep tax increases to a minimum, and we on Council will hold the line as best we can. If you haven't done so, ride or walk through the Charlotte/Lake area; the improvements will assure you that your tax dollars are being well spent. Environment In this area, there are several issues to be addressed. One, of course, is the Tree Ordinance. Overall, the community seems to support this ordinance, but there are some problems with it, as we learned at the January public hearing. Currently, Council is considering options that will make the ordinance more user friendly - the idea behind it is certainly not to punish anyone for having trees nor do we want to infringe on what citizens consider to be their property rights. This is not an issue that will easily be resolved, since it impacts emotions as well as common sense. Green space is another emotional issue: how to have it and, at the same time, continue the redevelopment that enhances the value of the community. At this point, nothing has changed, but with the help of the Zoning and Planning Commission, Council will review lot "cage parameters. See Council, page 2 Mayor Bill Watson (665-3969) Mayor Pro Tem Tom Rushing (666-0434) City Council Members Teresa W. Fogler (664-6433), Linda Lewis (662-5812), Stan McCandless (669-1830) City Manager Michael Tanner (662-5812) 3800 University Boulevard - Houston, Texas 77005 Council continued On a positive note, our parks will be get- ting much needed face lifts. Already, new equipment has been installed at Whitt Johnson Park, and during the next few months, Weir Park will be entirely refur- bished with a combination of funds bud- geted by the City and made available from grants and monies raised by the Friends of West U Parks. City Services/Safety As Teresa Fogler outlined in last month's Council report, the City is preparing to receive bids for privatizing garbage/recy- cling collection. For now, our service will continue as usual, but if privatizing makes economic sense, we are likely to move in that direction. Should privatization become a real possibility, that subject will be ad- dressed in a public hearing. As a result of citizen input, Council does not intend to authorize the reduction of speed limits or change the regulations con- cerning overnight parking of vehicles on City streets at this time. We recommend that all of us utilize courtesy when using City streets. Communications In this area, Council was able to make an immediate response. Because so many of you read CITY CURRENTS, we are now using that publication as our primary means for communication. By now, you have probably realized that it comes as a sepa- rate mailing the first of each month and has grown to eight pages, full of information about City happenings. In an attempt to discuss pertinent issues, Council has scheduled two public meetings since October. A third is slated for Sun- day, March 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. It will be at Colonial Park, and the subject for discussion will be infrastructure im- provements. Public meetings have been well attended and appear to be an effective means for citizens to air their views. Finally, our volunteer committees are doing a wonderful job. All are hard at work improving their particular arena and mak- ing recommendations for improving life in West University Place. How lucky we are to have such an abundance of positive en- ergy. Linda Lewis, Council member Page 2 West AJi Tcx si Ice Historical Society In 1928, Miss Nannie David, a former missionary to Nigeria, had a vision about building a church. That vision became a re- ality with the conception of what is now the West University Baptist Church, lo- cated at 6218 Auden in West University. Miss David, who lived on the corner of the 6600 block of Buffalo Speedway, held the first church meeting on the front porch of her home. This topic will be the focus of an upcom- ing meeting of the West University Place Historical Society to be held on Tuesday, April 19, at 7:30 pm. Aleta O'Neal, a mem- ber of West University Baptist since 1969, will be the featured speaker. The meeting will be held in the chapel of the West Uni- versity Baptist Church. Mrs. O'Neal prom- ises to give a fascinating retrospective of the past 66 years of the Church's history. All residents of West University Place are invited to attend. At a recent Board Meeting of the West University Place Historical Society, an Ex- ecutive Committee and Standing Commit- tees were formed. Executive Committee members are as follows: President, Sunny McKinnon; Vice President, Sterling Minor; Recording (corresponding) Secretary, Suzanne Street; Treasurer, Pat Arnold, and Historian yet to be named. Standing Committees consist of the fol- lowing: Membership - Shelley Greene, Chairman; Publicity - Susan Wright, Chair- man; Program - Janice Lang, Chairman; Oral History - June Begeman, Chairman; Archives Historical Research - Byron Barnes, Chairman; Fund Raising - Sterling Minor, Chairman; and Hospitality Chair- man yet to be named. The WUPH Society invites all who are interested in joining this organization and/ or working on the Standing Committees listed above to call 666-9693 for further information. June Begeman r1 Your Calen-1 yrs. er°e's the Pitch I. The West University Little League 1994 Auction "FIELD OF DREAMS" will be held Friday, April 8, at the Omni Hotel. The fun-filled evening begins with a large, si- lent auction in the Palm Court area of the hotel. A Mexican buffet will then be served in the Grand Ballroom, followed by a live auction of "large ticket" items, including trips, art, gift certificates, jewelry, sports memorabilia, coaching lessons and much, much, more! For the first time, live music provided by "Johnny and the Convertibles" and dancing will round out the evening. The Auction is a guaranteed good time and serves as the major fund-raiser for the League. For additional information about the Auction, or if you are interested in do- nating auction items or advertising in the auction catalogue, contact Auction Chair- men, Jan and Bart McLaughlin (750-6911) or Tanya Emmons (668-8494). City Currents of West University Place, Texas is published by the Communications Committee City Currents welcomes your contributions. Forward them to 3814 University Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005 c/o Chief Griffith by the 10th of the month preceding publication to assure consideration. It is the policy of the City of Wes University Place not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status or disability. '.Vest JI Avc a' T tom' Commum-'-y OT AL e ~x Page 3 Sunday Monday 'T'uesday ..'ednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Town Meetin Friends of West U Building Standards g Municipal Court Parks cr 6:30pm, Commission @ Colonial Park Conference Room 6:30pm, Council Byron and estpoint Chamber Parks Board @ March 20tH 7:30pm, Conference St. Thomas 3:00 t0 5:00 Room Episcopal School, Spring Festival Subject: Building Quality Task 8:00pm, The Summit Infrastructure Force t~ 7:30pm, Call 666-3111 Council Chamber Improvements 1 2 3 4 5 Communications Municipal Court Building Task Quality Zoning and Newcomers Committee u Force a 7:30pm, Planning @ 7:30pm, Coffee chi 7:30pm, Council Recycling Council Chamber Council Chamber 10:30arn, Chamber Committee @ Community Bid- 7:00pm, Police Dept. Join the Explorer Sponsored by Post! u 7:30pm, Houston After Hours - Police Department Bread Company Newcomers Reception a 5:00pm, Molina's Restaurant 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 City Council Municipal Court Zoning Board of Workshop a 6:30pm Adjustment a 7:30pm, Council City Council Chamber Meeting 7:30pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Town Meeting a Communications Municipal Court Newcomers Event, 3:00pm, Colonial Committee cl Gardening in Park, Byron & 7:30pm, Council Houston, @ 10:30am, Westpoint Chamber Teas Nursery 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 City Council Municipal Court Upcoming Events Workshop @ 6:30pm April 16 - Public Safety Day April 22 - Sentiunel Club Tennis Citv Council Tournament Meeting @ 7:30pm May 14 - Parkfest Jul 4 - Parade and Celebration August 2 - National Night Out 27 28 29 30 3fl Page 4 . r To More Guessing, How to Recycle Glass 06- ftl Recycle it! If you already have all the jars e - you'll ever need set aside for leftovers (be- Recycling Tips t 1" .ice o r° Refrigerator! cause the best thing to do is reuse a con- tainer whenever possible), don't throw it away - here's how to recycle it; I MATERIAL. DO'S DON'TS CONSIDERATIONS Rinse everything! Put clear glass (jars, bottles, etc.) in a PAPER Newspaper Corrugated cardboard Pack flat in paper bags. paper bag and colored glass (wine Magazines Cereal boxes Double bag if needed , Junk mail Foil wrapping paper bottles, etc.) in a different paper bag. Don't mix clear with colored glass. Phone Books' 'Put in separate bag Remove bottle caps and lids. Labels are okay. IGLASS Clear bottles Ceramics Rinse! Take off lids. Since glass is heavy, please check the I Wine bottles Separate clear from weight of each bag you leave on the Glass jars colored in different I paper bags. curb. Our Recycling Guys work fast, I Double bag if needed. and it is an unhappy surprise when the glass is so heavy that the bag breaks. IALUMINUM Cans only No mixed metal cans Leave in paper bags. I Prevent glass on our streets - double bag it if necessary. `FARD TRIMMI S Grass Soil, dirt Leave in PLASTIC BAGS , &COMPOST Leaves Large wood pieces on the same day as Other Recycling Reminders! I Small twigs Shrubbery trimmings GARBAGE Items left for recycling must be on the curb by 8:00am if you miss the truck, (MOTOR OIL Must be taken to PLEASE do not leave it out to be picked I Milton Street facility I I Up with the trash. All items left for recy- ~TREELIMBS up to 4 ft. long Do not tie in bundles Stack curbside. cling are to be to PAPER BAGS, not plas- I up to 6 in. diameter Call 662-5839 to tic bags. It is helpful if you crush your alu- i schedule pickup minuet cans before leaving them for recy- i cling. When recycling paper, please be (HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Accepted on Fall and Spring Clean-up days sure only paper is in the bag The plastic f~3a;sitc x.. wrappers on newspaper must be removed! I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Motor oil can be left at the Milton Street facility - the container is there. The semi-annual opportunity to clear out your garage (fondly known as "Dump Day") e lore Service's Activities has tentatively been scheduled for Satur- March 3,4, 10 11- Thursdays, Fridays day, April 30th. The Solid Waste Depart- ment arranges for everything to be taken You can take English As A Second Language classes to learn the techniques to teach to charities, recycled, disposed of properly, foreign-born adults to speak English. These classes are offered through the Harris County or reused. It's free. Schedule your spring Library and Community College systems. Make reservations by calling Keddy Outlaw at cleaning now! the Library, 668-8273. 9:00am - noon. Free. Do you have used treasures you would March 8 -'Tuesday like to get rid of right away? We are going to decorate Ukrainian Easter Eggs with the help of a church bishop. Help the Houston Boychoir raise money After we have painted, decorated, spangled and jeweled the eggs, they will be varnished for their trip to Taiwan in June! They need and ready for Easter festivities the following weekend. 1:00 - 4:00pm. $5.00. Call 668- items of any kind - clothing, furniture, 8478 for reservations. kitchen items, toys - for their March 26th arch 15 -Tuesday garage sale. Call 789-5266 for more in- Death and Funerals are not "fun" subjects, but are, nonetheless, a fact of life. One of formation. the kindest things you can do for your surviving family members is to have all 3( No leftovers to donate? West U is well affairs in order, including having your funeral plans made before it's your "time" A represented in the Houston Boychoir, so representative from Earthmans Funeral Home will be here to explain options and devel- plan to support them at a concert on June opments in the funeral business. There will be no sales pitch and we will have a luncheon 4th or 5th. Cindy Neal, Chairperson following the seminar. 11:00am - 1:00pm. $4.00. Call 668-8478 for reservations. ~~~JDL~ A 7" nT T 7 ffr L~ Marc--- 19SP4 Crime up dose' January open garage, stole a handgun that was lying Police Chie1°s Corner Aggravated Robbery on top of a freezer, took a fake rock that As you can see from this month's crime 2700 Bissonnet - Three individuals were had house keys concealed inside and report, the thieves had a field day in our walking to the Marquis Bar at 1:00am when opened the house. Once inside they took City in January. And the majority of the a car drove up beside them and a female additional guns, video equipment and jew- crime could have been prevented if a little passenger asked for directions. While they elry. Detectives are still attempting to more care was taken to secure property. were responding, two black males ap- build a case on an identified suspect. Our patrol sergeants have designed a pro- proached them, pointed a gun at them and 6538 Community - Unknown suspect(s) gram to help cut down on these crimes. demanded their money. Two witnesses saw forced open the front door of this resi- They have appropriately titled it, Operation the incident and reported it to an off duty dence and ransacked the residence. No Get Smart! Harris County Deputy that was working an property was taken. As a community, we have to get smarter extra job across the street. The suspects 3146 Bellaire Blvd. - Unknown suspect to keep ourselves safer. West University saw the deputy and ran to a second vehicle forced open the front door of this Place has a tough reputation for traffic en- in an attempt to escape. One of the sus- townhouse and took towels and small items. forcement. "Don't speed through West U" peets fell out of the car while it was speed- 4207 Oberlin - A bicycle was stolen from is heard time and again. What is the result ing off. Corporal Unger found the suspect an unlocked attached garage. t, t, of that reputation? Motorists drive with later walking down Westpark. Detectives 3824 Byron - Unknown suspects entered caution in our City. Now.... what are we do- working the case identified six subjects this residence through a window that had inc, to ourselves when we make valuable that had been committing several robber- previously been broken and was covered by property so easy to steal in West U. We ies. They ranged in age from 21 to 13. a plastic bag. The only items that were are inadvertently sending a clear message They had recently committed a robbery in taken were CD's and video games belong- to every criminal with a drug habit to steal ellaire, where they had approached a resi- ing to the high school son of this resident. from West U residents. Let me give an ex- dent walking his dog, hit the resident on Juvenile friends of the son may be suspects ample. Just this week, our detectives, in the head with a tire iron and taken his wal- in this case. cooperation with Pct. I deputies, made a let. They had committed over 50 robber- 3710 Robinhood - A bicycle was stolen case on a "crack head" that lives in some ies in the City of Houston. In four of those from an open garage. apartments just south of us on Stella Link. robberies, victims had been shot or shot 4133 Cason - A bag of tools was stolen This "crack head" was seen by a Houston at. Do you want to guess the age of the from an unlocked garage. resident tradin two guns for crack. Well suspect who had done all four shootings? 6728 Westpoint - A window was broken , g the guns had been stolen from a Houston 13! and a suspect made entry into this resi- residence The case was made and this in- 5712 Kirby - Three black male suspects dence. The suspect set off the motion de- . residual agreed to go with our detectives came into a restaurant at closing time and tector and the alarm scared off the suspect and point out all the crimes he had com- forced the manager to open the safe. No before he could steal property. mitted in West University Place. He suspects at this time. 2726 Centenary - At 5:00 am, this resi- pointed out six garages that he had stolen 5316 Kirby - A Hispanic male entered a dent heard a banging noise and later found items from and a house that he had broken restaurant, at closing time, pushed a bag that two bicycles had been stolen from the into. The garages had all been left open toward the cashier and told him to put the unlocked garage. 4~ t, and thus made his "pickings" easy. The bi- money in the bag. The suspect indicated Burglary of a Building cycles he had taken had been traded for that he had a gun in his pocket. 2811 Plumb - A bicycle was stolen from drugs to some individuals that lived in the Burglary of Habitation an open garage. same apartment complex that he did. Sup- 2719 Wroxton - Officers responding to 3932 Swarthmore - A bicycle was stolen posedly, the bicycles were being taken out a call of a suspicious person, found Dou- from an open garage. of the country. While the detectives were glas Kennedy walking down the street 4234 Amherst - Unknown suspect cut off driving him around identifying houses, he wearing a dark coat and carrying a full gar- a lock from a garage door and took two bi- pointed out one house where he had stolen went bag. Upon investigation, the suspect cycles, a lawn edger and misc. items. bicycles. The garage door was wide open was found to have two screwdrivers and a ' 4214 Oberlin - A bicycle was taken from again and there was a brand new bicycle just ?arment bag full of CD s. Officers later an unlocked garage. waiting to be stolen. Let's GET SMART! _ocated the residence that the suspect had 3910 Swarthmore - A bicycle was stolen Chief Steve Griffith broken into. Many thanks to the resident from an open garage. who took the time to call in on a suspicious 6534 Rutgers - A bicycle was stolen from 2740 Pittsburg - A 1989 Chevrolet Blazer looking individual. an unlocked garage. was stolen around 8:45 pm. The vehicle 4201 Marquette - A suspect entered an Auto Theft was recovered later, orinr^-1 of partq Page 6 Since January 1, 1994, approximately 80% of all burglaries and thefts in West University Place have involved unsecured property. The West University Police needs your help in order to reduce this staggering figure. Beginning on February 9, 1994, the West University Place Police put "Operation Get Smart" into action. "Operation Get Smart". is a crime prevention action plan designed to alert citizens about the widespread problem of unsecured property in West Universtiy Place neighborhoods. Here's what you can do to help: OPERATION GlE 'T SMART: 1. Get Smart by locking your car doors any time you are not in your car. 2. Get Smart by closing and locking your garage, even while you are home. 3. Get Smart by storing bicycles in a locked garage when not in use. 4. Get Smart by parking your cars in your garage. 5. Get Smart by using good bicycle locks anytime a bike is left outside. 6. Get Smart by keeping all exterior doors and windows locked. 7. Get Smart by arranging for a FREE Security Survey of your home. 8. Get Smart by storing lawn and garden tools in a closed and locked garage. 9. Get Smart by replacing any burned out light bulbs in your exterior lighting. 10. Get Smart by calling the police when you see suspicious activity. 11. Get Smart by removing valuable property from your car when not in use. We need your help! Please help us help you by securing your property. For further crime prevention information, or to set up an appointment for a FREE Security Survey, please call 668-0330. ~C 11 1__1e 1 _ ! The Sentinel Club is an organization formed by concerned citizens and community leaders in West University Place to help maintain and enhance the high quality of our Police and Fire Departments. Among the many thing we enjoy in West University Place is the sense of community that one experiences - that qual- ity of life so often missing in other residential communi- ties. In keeping with that "small town" atmosphere, city ser- vices strive to satisfy a variety of citizens' needs by being sensitive to the individual. The safety of our citizens is of primary concern to both our Police and Fire departments. As the cost of maintaining a high level of service increases and city budgets tighten, it is necessary that our Police and Fire departments seek funds from outside sources. Other organizations with similar goals exist to help Houston em- ployees, but none are exclusive to West University. Your Sentinel Club Board approves expenditures that are requested by the Fire and Police departments and are deemed worthy by the Board. The Sentinel Club has purchased computer- ized Composite Sketch equipment for the Police Deparment, video cameras for every patrol car, a pulse oximeter for the paramedics and radio equipment for on call firefighters. Funds for advanced, specialized training and education have been approved for members of both departments. Membe, ship in the Sentinel Club is open to all concerned citizem,. The cost is: Annual individual membership $25.00 Lifetime individual membership $250.00 Annual business membership $50.00 To join, please send your check to: The Sentinel Club, C/O West U. Bank, 3633 Rice Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005. Mike Eason, President Hearts a lowers to Park Lover's all Sponsors The Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. wishs to recognize and thank the following companies and individuals for their generous contributions to the Third Annual Park Lover's Ball. Over $40,000 was raised at this year's event. Grand Sponsor - Smith Barney Shearson, Bill Lee Sponsors - Becky and Mike Cemo, Deloitte and Touche, Enron International; Inc., Gayle and Danny Jackson, Johnson and Gibbs, Ginni and Richard Mithoff, West University National Bank Patrons - Mr. and Mrs. James Barksdale, III, John Daugherty Realtors, Stacey and Reed Dillon, Teresa and Murray Fogler, Dona and Harold Jaschke, Kenneth C. Kern Personnel Services, Patty and Bill Kleh, Jane and Gary Swanson, Karin and Louis Tucker, Susan and Wil Uecker, Carol and Dana Weaver, Kim and Reid Wilson, Jan and Jere Ahrens, Carol and Ross Frazer, Merrill-Lynch / DonNell and Tom Rushing, Lois and Mayor Bill Watson, Larry Massey Special Underwriters - Realtors - Ralph Atkinson, Ralph Atkinson Properties, Kim Frumkin, Martha Turner Properties, Sandra Spencer, Sandra Spencer Realtors Underwriters - Linda and Mel Blum, Dr. and Mrs. James A. Cain, III, Chase Manhattan Personal Financial Services, Inc., First Heights Savings, Karen and Mark Johnson, Carol and Peter Taaffe, Texas State Title Company Park Lovers - Donna and Maximilian Buja, Ted Lee Eubanks, Jr., Kathy and John Fields, Iris and Alan Fisherman, Jeannette and Bob Geary, Marcia and Charles Gerhardt, Lynn and Dave Huston, Suzanne and Robert Jones, Mary Ellen and Zvonimir Krajcer, Odette Mace, Catherine and Robert Mosbacher, Jr., Eunice and Randy Myer, Laurie and Steve Sellers, Bonnie Weisman and David Pape?' Marilyn and Hank Zwirek Tree Huggers - Tamara Armstrong, Judy and Joe Baker, Donna and Tim Burgess, Lynn and Win Campbell, Cheryl and Chris Culifer, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hansen, Josie Ixnard and Leslie Cundiff, Susan Kasper and Baroque Fineberg, Linda and Steve Masera, Kathryn and Gene McFaddin, Karyn and Norman Nabhan, Mary and George Nelson, Louise and Ralph Pearson, Mary Ann and Carlos Ryerson, Connie and Rick Spencer, Laverne and John Styles. (We will list Auction Contributors next month.) Pagel Noon Time Session: Pa-•ks an,-' __-Iecre~_ "on Recreation classes Registration March 1, 1994 Summer Day Camp Activities include arts & crafts, songs, and games. Enrollment is limited - For: 4-9 year olds Day/Time: Monday - Friday 8:30 am- 1:30 pm Session Dates Place: Colonial Park Pool Sessions: 6 week and 12 week Days: Tuesday & Thursday Date: Starting March 8 - May 26 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fees: 6 wk. $40.00 Resident/$45.00 Non- Resident 12 wk. $80.00 Resident/$85.00 Non-Resident Ist Annual Biathlon Series I June 6-17 II June 20 - July 1 III July 5-15 IV July 18-29 V August 1-12 Fees: (Per 2wk.session) $100.00 Resi- dent/$110.00 Non-Resident Site: Scout House Summer Sport Camp Instruction in Tennis, Raquetball and Vol- leyball, followed by lunch and a swim. Session Dates I June 6-16 II June 20-30 11I July 5-14 IV July 18-28 V August 1-11 Fees: (Per 2wk.session) $75.00 Resident/ $85.00 Site: Colonial Park Basics of Investing Seminars Seminars will address basic principles of investing, understanding investment terms, how to evaluate investments, retirement planning and estate planning. Call to re- serve your spot, spaces are limited. Day/'l'ime: Thursday 11:00 am - 12 Noon. Dates: March 24-April 28 (6 weeks) Fee: FREE Instructor: Chris Copeland, Investment Executive Master's Swimming Program A specially designed program to help the swimmer improve skills, times, endurance and techniques. For more information please contact David Hyde at 668-7642. Place: Colonial Park Pool Sessions: 6 week and 12 week Days: Monday - Thursday Date: Starting March 7 - May 26 "ime: 7:00 am - 8:30 am .,ees: 6 wk. $ 80.00 Resident/$ 85.00 Non- Resident 12 wk. $160.00 Resident/ $165.00 Non-Resident Instructor: Larry Class The City of West University Place will host its Ist Annual Biathlon Series. Each Se- ries will consist of a 300 yard swim and a 5K run (3.1 miles). Series 1 will be Feb- ruary 26, Series 2 will be March 19, and Series 3 will be April 30. All series will begin at 8:30 am Awards and prize draw- ings will be given. Cost for this event is $10.00 per series. Late registration will be taken on race day at $12.00 per series. Registration started December 1. For more information contact David Hyde at 668-7642. Come out and try your hand at a multisport race!! Sand Volleyball Tournament The City invites all levels of volleyball players to get a team together and partici- pate in our 1st Annual Spring Break Sand Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 12, at 9:00 a.m. Bring your beach towels, sun tan oil and ice chest and make a day of it at the Colonial Park Recreation Center. Fees for this event are $50.00 per team. We will follow a double elimination for- mat (guaranteed two games). The Recre- ation Center will also be available to all participating team members at no cost for an afternoon swim or workout!! Registra- tion will be held at the Community Build- ing, 6104 Auden, from February I through March 5. Awards and t-shirts will be given. Call Parks & Recreation Dept. at 668-8096 or Colonial Park at 668-7642. Racquetball League A fun, competitive league designed for both men and women. Each participant must supply his or her own racquet and one can of balls. Each participant will receive a t- shirt, and Ist and 2nd place winners will receive trophies. Place: Colonial Park Format: Men's & Women's Single and Co-Ed Doubles (7 games, best of three) Day/Time: Men's singles - Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Women's singles - Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Co-Ed Doubles - Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Dates: (7 weeks) March 21-May 6 Fees: $30.00 Resident/$35.00 Non-Res. 35 and Over Men's Basketball Day: Thursday Date: Starting April 21 Fees: $225.00 per team Men's Basketball League Day: Tuesday Date: Starting April 19 Fees: $225.00 per team Easter Egg Hunt The City of West University will host it's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 2, on Baseball Field #1 at West University Elementary. Activities will begin at 10:00am and the Easter Bunny will be on hand! All children I 1 years and younger are invited to attend. Each child will need to bring a basket. Admission is free! Little League Opening Day West University Little League will hold Opening Day Ceremonies on Saturday, April 9, at West University Elementary School, 3756 University Blvd., at 11:00 am. Following the ceremony, a complete bar- becue dinner will be served by Goode Company Barbecue from 12 noon to 3:00 pm. Tickets for'the barbecue are available on the day of the event for 56.00 each. Games and activities, including a carni- val and sweets booth, are open from 12 noon to 4:00 pm. The carnival will feature many old favorites (moonwalk, face paint- ing, dunking tank, spin art and pitching ma- chine) and this year there will also be car- nival rides and cotton candy. An exhibi- tion baseball game will begin, following the carnival. In case of rain, the barbecue will be served in the school. For additional in- formation, call Co-Chairmen Lee Madray (667-0706) or Diane Kruger (664-5377). River Oaks Baptist School Reaches 100% Parent Participation in 1993- 1994 Annual Giving Campaign The River Oaks Baptist School has set an unprecedented record for their Annual Giv- ing Campaign, 100% parent participation. The national average is around 60%. This campaign provides funding for employee benefits and innovative programs. Senior Services Arts & Crafts Show Page 8 T Molina's, Bissonnet and Buffalo Speedwa from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. For those with (noo'kum'er)n One who has come green thumbs who want to learn the tricks of Houston Gardening Diane Teas will lately to a place or situation. We have had many inquiries as to who is a newcomer. One woman said "I have lived in West U for five years, but I recently had a baby and now I stay at home, can I join?" Another couple said after two and a half years they still feel like newcomers. We do not want to exclude anyone who wants to be a part of this group! We had a wonderful turnout at the Febru- ary coffee. Over thirty people from all over the world. They had enthusiasm and an interest in making this club all that it can be. We had several ideas presented from people who had been members of other newcomers clubs. In March, we will have our Open House Coffee at the Activity Room, 6104 Auden. Child care will be provided, $2.00 a child. If you can't make the Coffee on March 8, we will have an after hours get together at speak to us at Teas Nursery, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., March 24, from 10:30am to 12 noon. For more information, call Suzanne Guthrie, 664-8410 or Kimber Harmon, 666-0309. Coffees are sponsored by the Houston Bread Company. Attention: Senior Citizens Did you know that in West University Place we have a chapter of the American Association of Retired People. It is called West University AARP Chapter #1378. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at the West University Community Center at 2:00 pm. Call June Meyer at 666-7980 for an application. National dues are just $8.00 annually, and our chapter dues are just $3.00. You are welcome to attend any meetings as our guest. Erin Patterson, President 667-3465 City of'' ,test Uni-.7ersity Place BULK RATE 3800 University siv e U.S. POSTAGE Euston, Texas 77005 PAID Permit No. 9719 Houston, TX