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Oak Forest pool company emphasizes water safety

Manning Pool Services, an Oak Forest-based pool com-pany, has been repairing and maintaining swimming pools for the past 13 years.

Owners Jeff and Susan Manning, Oak Forest resi-dents and active members of the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce, emphasize the importance of safety and pre-caution in swimming pools.

Technology has helped swimming pool owners, as 85 percent of new swimming pools can be operated by an automated system with a pro-gram such as Intelliflow.

Jeff Manning has been re-pairing and maintaining pools since 1983. In 2001, the couple started the company in their home, and it has since grown into a company with nine em-ployees and two offices.

Manning Pool Services is the No. 1 Pentair repair pro-vider in Greater Houston and No. 2 in the state. Most of their business comes from customer referrals.

There are 1.7 million swim-ming pools in the Greater Houston area, second per capita, only to Palm Springs, Calif.

Pumping a pool 10-12 hours per day and maintaining a chlorine level of 3 ppm are important factors in maintain-ing a pool.

The Mannings educate their customers with child safety products and services, such as “Katch A Kid,” which provides a safety net over the pool when it’s not in use and Infant Rescue Swim, a pro-gram that trains infants how to remain calm and safe in the water if they happen to jump in the pool.

The Mannings also recom-mend fencing around pools and swim lessons for people of all ages.

All of Manning’s repairs and maintenance are in compli-ance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, which was signed by President George W. Bush in 2007.

Houston is a semi-tropi-cal environment, so algae will grow quickly if a pool is not properly treated or main-tained.

Manning Pool Services is the No. 1 Pentair repair provider in the Greater Houston area. (Submitted photo)

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Darlene’s Flowers, 10570 Northwest Fwy., has a wide assortment of spring decorations. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

Darlene’s is the spot for spring decor

Finding the perfect decor for the spring can take a decorator on a shopping spree through many stores.

But Darlene’s Flowers, 10570 Northwest Fwy., is a one-stop shop for everything on that list.

Darlene’s sells silk flower arrangements and permanent botanicals. They also have stakes, wind chimes, welcome home signs and popular ar-rangements by designer Kellie Rae Roberts, for the garden.

Darlene’s carries new bird

feeders and wind chimes. Their entire selection is avail-able through June 1, at which time they shift to summer dec-orations.

Natural wax is a new trend among decorators, who enjoy the vintage look throughout their home.

Angels are an important decor that can brighten up the house.

Darlene’s also carries wreathes for the front door and is a top location for Easter decorations.

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After years of selling com-mercial potting soils that he found unsatisfactory, Quality Feed & Garden Owner Ken Cousino found help and de-veloped his own mix currently being introduced to consum-ers at his North Main feed store this spring.

“Since I bought the feed store nearly 25 years ago, our store has offered inferior pot-ting soils that were too heavy, too high in moisture retention, and too low on nutrition,” Cousino said. “For years, prior to potting our own plants for sale, I had to ask my employ-ees to blend this and that in-gredient to the available com-mercial potting soils to get a soil I was confident in using.”

“In the Fall of 2013, I asked my friends at Nature’s Way Resources to help me develop a potting soil I could sell to customers with confidence,” he said. Nature’s Way is rec-ognized in the Houston area as a leader in producing mulches, soils and compost.

“I discussed ingredients that I knew would make a superior potting soil, and with their help, I’ve developed an excel-lent product consumers will appreciate for seed starting, and container growing.”

Two selections are offered named Ken’s Basic and Ken’s Enriched. The key word used to describe the new potting soil is “light” according to Cousino. Available in one cubic foot and two cubic feet bags, a primary ingredient in the mix is Perlite, a lightweight volcanic rock that provides Potting Soil,- ex-cellent water retention, supe-rior aeration, and outstanding drainage, keeping the soil from packing and helping maintain healthy plant roots.

Reasonably priced and an excellent choice for the or-

ganic gardener, the basic mix is a simple potting soil that contains nutritive value but no added amendments. The en-riched blend includes Green-sand, Expanded Shale, and organic Microlife brand fertil-izers to boost plant growth. Microlife is well known among organic gardeners in our city and was developed locally by San Jacinto Environmental.

“The soil is taking Houston by storm with extremely posi-tive feedback thus far,” said Cousino. “We’ve already run out of our first batch and will be quadrupling the next ship-ment to ensure that our supply meets the growing demand.”

“One customer said he thought the soil seemed so light that a large plant could get blown over in high winds,” Cousino said. “I recommend-ed that he place more stones or pea gravel in the bottom of the pot before planting to weigh it down, and never rely on some cheap heavy potting soil as weight that only strangles the plant that has to live in it.”

For nearly 90 years, Qual-ity Feed & Garden has served Houstonians as a feed and garden store on its nearly two-acre North Main Street site in the Heights. The historic store proudly ranks as one of Hous-ton’s oldest companies and one of the oldest Purina feed and garden stores in the Unit-ed States. Quality Feed & Gar-den contributes to area high school agriculture programs and many area churches. The store also proudly assists the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Houston Zoo, Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, and gardening programs for the United Way, Target Hunger and Urban Harvest.

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The Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park is this weekend, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday through Sunday. A bonus for patrons this year is the addition of up to 150 art-ists, mostly local to Houston , to the ros-ter. This gives an u n p r e c e -dented op-por tunity to many H o u s t o n artists.

Getting there and back is easy. Free shuttles are provided from the downtown theatre district and Northwest Mall to and from the Memorial Park Festival site. This is actually a fun and a pretty smooth operation. Just remember your vehicle size when purchasing large pieces of art!

Do I know anyone that got in? You bet I do. Here’s the list I compiled as of my Monday deadline: Anita Varadaraju, Adriana Whitney, Shanii Fry, April Murphy, Camille Elling-ton, Matthew Hyner, Amanda Armistead, Sheryl McDonald, Jimmy DMcDonald, Pen Mor-rison, Andy Gonzalez, Karen L Van Horn-Morgan, Paul San-chez, Linda Wagner and Shae Skidmore.

Not long ago, April Murphy, a Heights resident said this of her work to me: “I’ve been doing this for five years and I’d say in the last six months I have finally really hit my groove. It was a result of draw-ing/creating every single day. I’ve moved from just dogs/cats to whimsy in general and as a result of that, I am start-ing to get into the big shows — finally!”

What I like most about this festival is you can’t get lost. It is one big circle and from what I understand about the expan-sion for the additional artists, it will be a figure eight. In ad-dition to the art, there will be more food, drink and activities too.

Naturally, wear your best

walking shoes. The sun sensi-tive should bring an umbrella. And of course, cash, credit cards and the usual essentials for outdoor activities. Before you go, you can buy tickets online and get a map to the shuttle locations. For more in-formation, visit bayoucityart-festival.com.

Thursday, March 27Geoff Winningham “Of

the soil,” 6-8 p.m. Koelsch Gallery, 703 Yale St. 77007. Photographs of vernacular architecture and stories of changing times in Arkansas. Opening part of FotoFest. Reception benefiting Rice De-sign Alliance.

Friday, March 28Visible in Light - Alex

Barber, East End Studio Gallery, 708C Telephone Rd.77023. Photo and mixed media collaborative.

Saturday, March 29Kindred Spirits and Sa-

cred Symbols Art Recep-tion, 5:30-10 p.m. Heights Art Studios & Gallery, 214 E. 27th St. 77008. Heights artists Kay Kemp and Sharon Grace Bartlett come together to share their paintings, assemblages, and mixed media creations. Ancient and present day femi-nine spirit influences both artists and is evident in their work. This exclusive event is open to the public. There is no cover charge to attend.

Cohen is the founder and manager of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him at [email protected] or visit him on the web atArtValet.com.

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two very different ways: from the hom-eowner’s perspective and the other from the installer. The former has a simpler more pragmatic view — if the plants and lawn are being watered, that’s probably good enough. The contractor has a more technical view – not only does all plant material need to be watered, it must be watered uniformly and efficiently in a manner that promotes conservation. This junkyard of pipes, fittings, valves, wires, sprinklers, and a controller, must all be masterfully assembled into the per-fect watering system. Or is it?

Think about this: 99% of the entire system is buried, you never see it. Most homeowners never see their system operate on a regular basis. The cycle is completed before most people have arisen. So how is one to know if the qual-ity of the system they’re considering will be excellent, good, or garbage? Or even more importantly, why should you care?

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Water is a precious resource and we’ve been blessed abundantly in southeast Texas. We should be thankful and good stewards, using it wisely.

Major revisions to existing sprinkler systems are costly. It’s much cheaper to do it right the first time.

As mentioned earlier, most homeown-ers will not see their systems operate regularly, and even if they did, they prob-ably would not be qualified to determine the effectiveness or quality of the design simply by watching it operate. Many people think if an area is getting wet, the system is doing its job. Nothing could be further from the truth. The two biggest culprits: poor distribution uniformity and excessive pressure.

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Discuss sprinkler spacing with the representative. There should be “head-to-head” placement of sprinklers. This means all sprinklers within a zone (area of coverage) should be spraying to the next sprinkler on the row and that sprin-klers in one row spray to those in the next row.

Planting beds often should be sprayed from two sides – from the back and from the front. Shrubs often interfere with the spray pattern.

Discuss accommodations for plant growth. This is especially significant if your plants are young. Ask what revi-sions will be needed in several years.

Sprinkler height is important especial-ly in beds with annual color. A four inch popup might function well if those snap-dragons are new; but in several weeks you may be watering just the front row. A twelve inch sprinkler, although more expensive, would have been the proper choice.

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THE CAROLINE SESSIONSRescued Pets Movement

This free monthly family-friend-ly event will feature music, food and beverages. The event will be held from noon-5 p.m., March 30, at White Space Houston, 2914 White Oak Dr. Proceeds from do-nations and T-shirt sales will ben-efi t the Rescued Pets Movement. There will also be pets available for adoption at the event. Infor-mation: www.whitespacehou.com, 713-497-5825.

GIT ‘YER BOOTS ONSCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERWaltrip Imperial Guard Alumnae

The fundraiser will be from 6-11 p.m. April 4, at the SPJST Lodge, 1435 Beall St. Advance tickets are $15, at the door is $20. Price includes admission, BBQ dinner and dance. Set-ups are avail-able for BYOB. Raffl e tickets are available at $10 each. There will also be live and silent auctions. Checks should be made payable to Waltrip IGA and mailed to: P.O. Box 920537, Houston 77292. Information: 713-826-1279, 713-680-3956.

WILL-A-THON FOR SENIORSThe Houston Bar Association

This free Will-A-Thon is open to all Harris County low-income seniors (age 60+) who wish to

have a simple will prepared. Interested seniors must call 9 a.m.-3 p.m. now through April 4. Actual will preparation dates are April 9 and May 21. Information: 713-228-0735.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDHeights Garden Club

Docents are needed to work a three hour shift for the Heights Spring Home Tour, April 4 and 5. No experience is required and each volunteer will receive a free ticket to tour all of the homes. The shifts available are 12-3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. on both days. Information: 713-868-4136, [email protected].

FISH FRYAmerican Legion Post 560

Come support the Legionaires. They will be selling fi sh plates from noon until sold out, April 5, at the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd. Information: 713-682-9287.

CASINO NIGHTDurham Elementary PTA

The PTA of Durham Elementary is hosting an adults-only Casino Night to support the Durham Elementary Fine Arts Program. Casino Night is at 6:30 p.m. April 5, at Wakefi eld CrowBar, 954 Wakefi eld Dr. Cost is $30/person

by March 28 or $35/person at the door, with an additional $40/person to enter the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Each ticket includes dinner, $200 in play money for casino games, two raffl e tickets and an opportunity to participate in a silent auc-tion. Advance purchases can be claimed at the door with valid ID. One can pay online via PayPal at www.durhampta.org. Informa-tion: 832-477-7871.

DOMINO TOURNAMENTSPJST Lodge 88 Houston

The tournament will be held April 5, at 1435 Beall St. Check-in is 8 a.m. and at 9 a.m. play begins. Entry fee is $7 and includes lunch and two-person team format. The game is open to those age 16 and older. Registra-tion is required. Forms can be downloaded at www.spjst.org. Information: [email protected], 1-800-727-7578.

PITCH THE SHARKS Houston Money Week

Pitch the Sharks is a free event that provides information to

help entrepreneurs jump start their business. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5, at Trinity Gardens Church of Christ, 7725 Sandra St., 77016. Registration is required. Apply to deliver business pitch to the shark panel at www.surveymon-key.com/s/LP2FKF3. Information: www.houstonmoneyweek.org.

FISH FRYWaltrip High School Ram Band

The annual Fish Fry will be 5-9 p.m. April 11, at Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34th St. Dinners are $10. Pre-orders are encouraged. Information: [email protected], [email protected].

WOMEN’S CLUB CRAFT SHOWHouston Heights Woman’s Club-Heritage Group

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Join community helpers, parents and students to bright-en up Stevens Elementary, 1910 Lamonte Ln., for spring from 8:30-noon on Saturday, March 29.

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“The transformation that is occurring with the help of a little paint, some soil, some seeds and a bunch of sweat equity is making a huge impact on the look of the school,” said Principal Lucy Anderson. “I am just so impressed with the commitment of our com-munity.”

Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools in-cluding paint brushes, rollers, rakes, and shovels.

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The most common cause of gaps between the boards is Mother Nature. When the weather cools and the heat-ing season begins, the relative level of humidity in our homes becomes too low, causing boards to lose their moisture and shrink. Meanwhile, when the wet and humid days of summer return, the boards ex-pand once again. This regular seasonal expansion and con-traction over time is the most common cause of gaps.

Gaps can also occur when boards become too humid prior to installation, leaving them with internal moisture levels that are too high when installed. This problem may be caused by a very humid environment at the installa-tion site (wet concrete, moist subfloor, fresh paint) or boards

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Opera in the Heights (Oh!), the acclaimed regional per-forming arts company in the Houston Heights, has named Stephanie Helms as its new executive director. Helms has an impressive track record in arts administration and devel-opment, coming to Oh! from OPERA America in New York City, where she served as di-rector of the National Opera Center since 2011.

A native Houstonian, Helms previously worked for Hous-ton Grand Opera (HGO), start-ing in 2006 as coordinator of development operations. In 2007, she was promoted to liaison to the general director and music director/special

projects manager, a position she held until 2011.

“Opera in the Heights is thrilled to have someone of Stephanie H e l m s ’ s s t a t u r e who brings energy and vision to the role of executive director,” says David Douglas, chair of the board of directors for Opera in the Heights. “Her skill in admin-istration, her ability to work with artists and her talent in fundraising will be invaluable to the future success of our

company. It’s an exciting time for Oh! with Stephanie’s arrival from OPERA America, where she oversaw the design and construction of the National Opera Center, along with sev-eral other roles.”

In addition to OPERA America and HGO, Stephanie has also worked for Memorial Hermann Foundation and the University of Houston Law Center in development capaci-ties. Born and raised in Hous-ton, Helms is passionate about opera and the performing arts.

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Nearly 300 AVANCE sup-porters gathered at the Junior League to honor ConocoPhil-lips and the TV network Uni-vision 45 for their outstanding work empowering Houston families.

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IN GOD’S PRESENCEBrother Lawrence was a seventeenth century Carmelite

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should “walk as in His presence,” i.e., that we should strive constantly to be in conversation and communion with God. Brother Lawrence was a simple man who was converted to holiness at the age of eighteen upon seeing the sight of a dry, lea ess tree on a snowy midwinter’s day. The sight of the tree brought to mind the coming season of Spring and God’s providential hand. Brother Lawrence sought out a monastery after this conversion experience where he strove to live continuously in God’s presence. He wasn’t a particularly learned man, nor did he perform any great miracles or go on any great crusades, but he devoted himself to sanctifying the ordinary, everyday aspects of life. Indeed, Brother Lawrence worked in the kitchen of the monastery for most of his life and one of his favorite prayers was a prayer you could imagine yourself saying at the kitchen sink: “Lord of all pots and pans and things, make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates!” Would we not all live far better lives by walking continuously in God’s presence?

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Paula Susan Dube Bohot, 59, born April 16, 1954 in Houston, died March 18. Bohot was a 1972 graduate of Waltrip High School and attended Texas A&M 1972-1975 and earned a bachelors in Psychology from the University of Houston in 1980. She was a member of Im-manuel Lutheran Church. Bohot is survived by her husband, Leland Bohot, son Mattthew Bohot, father Clarence O. Dube, brother Mark Dube and wife Lesa, brother Jason Dube and wife Terri, 13 nieces and nephews, and numer-ous relatives and friends. Memo-rial contributions may be made to the cancer research organization of one’s choice.

Maurine Boutwell, 92, born Sept. 28, 1921 in Weaches, Texas, died March 17, following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s Disease. She graduated from Sam Houston State University (formally known as Sam Houston State Teachers College). Boutwell also served in the U.S. Navy, traveling as a model and recruiter while there. She was a member of Lazybrook Baptist Church and served as church secretary, sang in the choir, and volunteered for various committees. She is sur-vived by daughters Pam Herron, Becky Hyde and Trudy Boyd, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Geneva Elizabeth Carter, 93, born Aug. 5, 1920, died March 21. She is survived by her son, Walter Carter, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Alan Douglas Corbin Jr., 59, born Dec. 12, 1954, died March 15. He is survived by his daughters Faithe Bowen, Amber Howell, sisters Shawnye Corbin and Sandra Corbin, and brother Billy Bob Stibbens, and five grandchildren.

Mary Olevia Ellis, 85, born July 22, 1928, died March 19. Ellis was a member of Holy Covenant

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James Onezan Favre, 93, born May 23, 1920, died March 19. Favre was a commercial artist for Foley’s department store. He is survived by his son Mike Favre.

William B. Finn, 86, born June 2, 1927 in Houston, died March 15. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was em-ployed 20 years at Dentler Maid Potato Chips and also worked in the independent oil and gas industry, operated grocery stores, ran Perma Crete, later a carpet

cleaning company, then bought and remodeled homes. Finn is survived by his sons Richard and Terry Finn, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Texas Heart Insti-tute, 6720 Bertner Ave., Houston 77030.

Robert F. Graff, 71, born Nov. 4, 1942, died March 10.

Louise Annette Lawson, 71, born Dec. 20, 1942, in Sher-man, died March 21.

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Ernest Alfred Mitschke, 89, born Jan. 30, 1925, died March 23. He served his country in the Army Air Corp as an engineering gunner. Mitschke began working for his father as

a bricklayer apprentice and later began his own masonry contract-ing business. He had a passion for buying and selling real estate as well as being a big game hunter. He is survived by his brother Marvin, his wife of two years, LaJoyce, his son Durwin, daughter Deborah, five grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren. Memo-rial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.

Louise S. Peters, 101, born Sept. 29, 1912, died March 22.

Maria Luisa Ramirez, 78, born June 21, 1935, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, died March 9. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dionisio Ramirez, sister Maria Dominga Villareal, son, Oracio Lewis Ramirez, daughters Rebecca Ramirez and Adriana Byrnes, and five grandchildren.

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There will be a Missions Yard Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29, at Lazybrook Bap-tist Church, 1822 W. 18th St. Gently worn clothes, shoes, household items and furniture donations are being accepted after worship services March 23 through 3 p.m. March 28. Volunteers are also needed. A sign-up sheet is posted in the fellowship hall.

The Shadow of Easter per-formance will be at 6 p.m. April 13 and April 18 (Dinner Theater). Volunteers are need-ed for actors, readers, stage hands, sounds and lights, set construction, greeters, cooks and waiters (for the dinner theater).

E-mail Joey Dean at [email protected] for in-formation or to sign up.

5th Sunday Singing at Oak Forest Baptist

Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W. 43rd St., welcomes the community to the 5th Sun-day Singing at 4:15 p.m. March 30. Older and newer hymns will be sung. A soloist from the church will also perform.

Call 713-682-4942 or visit www.oakforestbaptistnhca.org for information.

Supper and book study at St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., will observe Lent with some programs that offer both learn-ing and fellowship.

Wednesday Lenten suppers will be held at 6:30-8 p.m. April 2 and April 9, in the parish hall. The supper will be followed by an informative presentation. Topics include liturgical move-ment with Ad Deum Dance Company, a look at outreach ministries in the area, an Eas-ter craft, and a thought-pro-voking playlet.

Exploring The Book of Com-mon Prayer study will be held 9:30 a.m. in the parish library Sundays through April 6.

For information, visit www.saecheights.org or call 713-861-5596.

Family Movie Night at St. Stephen’s UMC

St. Stephen’s United Meth-odist Church, 2003 W. 43rd St., will host Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. April 4, in the fel-lowship hall. Admission is free. Families can bring blankets and pillows, and dinner (op-tional). The church will pro-vide popcorn and lemonade.

The annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. May 10, at Jersey

Meadow Golf Course in Jer-sey Village. The entry fee is $125 per golfer; $75 for golf-ers age 72+. Registration forms are available through the church office, the online library at www.stsumc.org or contact Carmen Velez at [email protected].

For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org.

Bubblefest! children’s event at The Vineyard

The Vineyard Church of Houston, 1035 E. 11th St., will be hosting Bubblefest! from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5. This children’s event celebrates all things bubbles; foam pits, pho-tos, games, food, and music. Bubblefest was voted Heights favorite community event, geared towards children 3-12 years old.

Call 713-869-9070 or visit www.houstonvineyard.org for information.

Taize’ service at Grace United Methodist

A Taize’ service will be held at 8:30 a.m. April 6, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd. The Laugh-in’ Lizards band will provide the music. Steve and Donna Bing will lead the service.

Call 713-862-8883 or visit www.graceintheheights.org.

St. Matthew’s to hold Easter Egg hunt

Maundy Service will be held 7 p.m. April 17. Easter Sunday services will be held at 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. April 20.

The traditional Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children will take place in the courtyard at 10 a.m. April 19. All children are welcome to come and hunt eggs, win prizes and share in the food and fellowship.

The Lenten Study continues at 6 p.m. each Wednesday eve-ning, with a light meal, along with prayer and Holy Com-munion. Those wishing to share the meal should call the church office to assure proper food preparation.

St. Matthew’s United Meth-odist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. Call 713-697-0671 or e-mail www.stmat-thewsmethodist.org for infor-mation.

Reading tutoring program at St. James ELCA

The Family Life Center be-gan its 12 week reading tutor-ing program at Frank Black Middle School the first week of February. Ongoing classes at the Church are an ESL computer-based class each Wednesday.

Upcoming events will

be the Annual Easter “Egg”stravaganza Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19, and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday following the service.

For information call 713-686-1577.

Donations needed at Pathways Food Pantry

The Pathways Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Fri-days. Food donations are al-ways welcome. Present needs are peanut butter and muffin mixes.

Pathways Presbyterian Church is located at 5900 Pinemont Dr. Call 281-300-5129 or visit www.pathway-shouston.org for information.

Help MANNA end hungerFor the 17th consecutive

year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among nonprofit hunger fighting agencies, like MANNA. Help those in need by donating to MANNA during March and April and the Feinstein Foun-dation will add money to your donation.

Donations can include cash, checks and food items (valued at $1 per item or pound) and will be accepted 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the Resale Store, 1806 W. 43rd.

For information call Patricia Dornak, executive director, at 713-504-5486 or email her at [email protected].

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