Health and Spirit
The Women’s Fund Breast Cancer Awareness Series
Virtual Event Housotn, TXThe Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will present a Breast Cancer Awareness Series presentation on October 27, 2021, with Dr. Michelle O'Shea and Tiffany Carter. The Breast Cancer Awareness Series is sponsored by Kelsey-Seybold Clinic and …
Women’s Health Lecture Series: Self-care with Mallory Mincberg
Virtual Event Housotn, TXThe Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a virtual presentation on Self-Care on Wednesday, November 17 with Mallory Mincberg as part of its Women's Health Lecture Series with University of Houston-Downtown. The Women's Health Lecture …
2021 World Pediatrics Conference
Bangkok, Thailand Avani Atrium Bangkok Hotel 1880 New Petchburi Road Bangkok 10310 Thailand, BangkokEpisirus Scientifica welcomes you to attend 2021 World Pediatrics Conference (2021WPC) to be held during November 19-20, 2021 at Bangkok, Thailand around the theme ‘Current Challenges in Delivering Pediatric and Neonatal Researches’ accredited with CPD credits which enable the professionals from worldwide to exchange their views on a wide variety of topics affecting child care …
A Climate Action Plan for Faith Communities & People of Faith
online United Kingdom, LondonJoin Lisa Brenskelle, Houston Climate Communication Coordinator for the Texas chapter of Interfaith Power & Light, for a discussion on developing a Climate Action Plan for your faith community and for yourself. The City of Houston has a Climate Action Plan, but how do you translate that to your faith community, or to your household? …
Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic
The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX, United StatesThe John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science is hosting “Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic,” a photo exhibit that features hundreds of Houston-area COVID-19 victims. Created by artist Joni Zavitsanos, the art installation memorializes those who have died as a result of the pandemic and gives us …
10th UCG Edition on Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference
online United Kingdom, LondonWe cordially invite you to the 10th UCG Edition on Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference set up in Dubai, UAEduring January 17-18, 2022. The theme of the conference is “Connecting and Interacting with the latest findings in Diabetes and Endocrinology”. Diabetes conferences includes Keynote lectures and workshops. Meet the experts from all over the world to …
Uptown Park Farmers Market
Uptown Park 1121 UPTOWN PARK BLVD, HoustonUptown Park is thrilled to partner with Your Neighborhood Farmer’s Market for a bi-weekly Farmers Market, which operates every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 3pm-6pm. This community market is the perfect spot to shop for locally grown and sourced fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, and more! The farmers market will be located in the …
Eight Crucial Years for Our Civilization
online United Kingdom, LondonMost people don’t realize quite how pivotal the next eight years are for the future of our climate, our planet, and our civilization. Join Phoebe Barnard, lead author of the global climate action blueprint, “World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action: Local to Global,” with 15 top global scientists, economists and governance specialists, as she outlines the …
Earth Month EcoChallenge
online United Kingdom, LondonThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to celebrate Earth Day/Month by joining our team for the online Earth Month EcoChallenge. This EcoChallenge focuses on the sustainable development goals of the United Nations, with categories of: basic needs & security, health & equity, education & livelihood, economy & communities and climate & ecosystems. You …
Forest Bathing & Earth Examen
Spring Creek Greenway & Nature 1300 Riley Fuzzel Road, SpringExperience forest bathing, led by a certified guide, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen. Forest bathing, a practice that originated in Japan, involves taking in, in all of one's senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being …
The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities
online United Kingdom, LondonYou are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …
Spring 2022 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 6304 Gasmer, Houston, TX, United StatesCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment in observance of Earth Day/Month! We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill. Meet at the Swartz Gazebo in the park to …
Collective Visioning for Our Region’s Water
online United Kingdom, LondonIn a generation, much of the U.S. will resemble the lower Galveston Bay Watershed, a 10-county region surrounding Houston which Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) serves. Home to the most diverse population, and also one of the most ecologically diverse major urban areas, our waterways — consisting of 2,500 miles of bayous, as well as creeks, …
Walk to End Lupus NOW
Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Street, HoustonRegistration is now open for the Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter’s “Walk to End Lupus NOW” during National Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus Foundation Warriors, volunteers, and advocates will gather on the campus of Texas Southern University @ Tiger Circle, located at 3100 Cleburne Street in Houston. Kennetra “Kiki” Searcy, Miss Black …
How Long Will Our Aquifers Last?
online United Kingdom, LondonGroundwater is, as famously quoted by the Texas Supreme Court in 1904, “secret, occult, and concealed.” Sometimes referred to as “hidden water,” it is out of sight and, therefore, unfortunately, out of mind. However, groundwater comprises 98.7 percent of all the fresh, unfrozen water on Earth. About 40 percent of all surface-water flows in the …
2nd Edition of International Conference on Diabetes and Obesity
Berlin, Germany Berlin, 10785, Berlin, Germany, GermanyWith the amalgamation of speakers from Diabetes Conference 2020 is privileged to announce its “Diabetes Meet 2022” which will be held from June 20-21, 2022 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially welcome all the eminent researchers, students, and delegates to take part in this upcoming Diabetes Conference to witness invaluable scientific discussions and contribute to the …
Is There an Association Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Mortality?
online United Kingdom, LondonThe air quality in Harris County is influenced by multiple sources of pollution, including extensive road traffic, concrete batch plants, proximity to the largest petrochemical industrial complex in the United States, and port activities in the Houston Ship Channel. It is also important to note that environmental risks are not always uniformly distributed in urban …
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
online United Kingdom, LondonPlastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, high mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe – plus recently being found in our blood. Plastic has entered the food chain, killing wildlife, and causing the average person to eat one credit card’s worth of plastic each week. To learn more about this …
Water Resilience
online United Kingdom, LondonJoin Professor Robert Mace of Texas State University for a discussion on freshwater scarcity. Growing populations, the ever-present threat of drought, aquifer over-pumping, reservoir sedimentation, and climate change are creating a perfect storm to challenge the resiliency of our water supplies. Since water is needed for human health, agriculture, industry, energy, recreation, and the environment …
Houston Global Running Day 5k
Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, HoustonJoin us on June 5 at 7:15 PM to celebrate the 2024 Global Running Day with the Houston running community! This is a free community run. All paces welcome! Global Running Day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of June. It is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. This …
Passport To Hope – Using Design To Raise Money & Awareness For The Susan G Komen Foundation
The Compound 2550 S Texas 237, Round TopPassport to Hope is a fun-filled event that will be an exclusive ticketed "Sneak Peek" preview before the opening of the big Fall Antique & Design Show on Oct 10, 2024. We are gathering 10 to 12 of the country's most celebrated interior designers to create elaborate tablescapes that will be displayed throughout the 8 …
Diana Country Dinner
Lightnin's Good Times 1201 St Emanuel Street, HoustonThe Diana Foundation is proud to present our 61st annual Country Dinner. Proceeds from this event will help support local charities through The Diana Foundation's Charitable Fund. Our organization has helped raise over $2.1 million to support local organizations. Polish up your boots, hitch up your wagons, and kick up your heels at Lightnin's Good …
Voices for Hope
River Oaks Country Club 1600 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX, United StatesJoin event co-chairs Alicia Smith and Brigitte Kalai for a memorable evening with emcee Deborah Duncan as we celebrate and raise crucial funds for Avenue 360’s Omega House hospice program, the first residential hospice in Texas and a haven for terminally ill AIDS patients since 1986. Enjoy memorable performances by America’s Got Talent Christina Wells …
Voices for Hope
River Oaks Country Club 1600 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX, United StatesJoin event co-chairs Alicia Smith and Brigitte Kalai for a memorable evening with emcee Deborah Duncan as we celebrate and raise crucial funds for Avenue 360’s Omega House hospice program, the first residential hospice in Texas and a haven for terminally ill AIDS patients since 1986. Enjoy memorable performances by America’s Got Talent Christina Wells …
FREE End of Life Planning Legal Clinic on April 10 in Houston
2222 Cleburne 2222 Cleburne St., HOUSTONAn end of life planning legal clinic will be free and open to the public: Where: Law Harrington Center Second Floor Library, 2222 Cleburne St. Houston, TX 77004 When: Thursday, April 10 Time: Presentation at 1 PM, Walk-In Assistance from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Participants can receive information at the event on creating a …