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pnoble — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:25:26 +0000

Clases de Ciudadania – Septiembre 14, 2009

Cada Lunes – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Clases de Ciudadania – Ya Es Hora Que Se Haga Ciudadano………

Comienzaran 19 de enero 2009 a las 7 p.m., cada lunes hasta 13 de abril.

Para mas informacion, llame al 713-291-2202.

Our Fall Citizenship Classes ended on December 8, 2008. An Awards Ceremony was held at The Mainstream Connection with Sheriff Elect Adrian Garcia as our Special Speaker. Classes will begin again in January 2009.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

CLASES DE CIUDADANIA comienzaran el 8 de septiembre 2008 de las 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. en la ubicacion 201 calle novena, este, (201 East 9th St.). Para mas informacion llame al 713-291-2202.

TALLER DE CIUDADANIA – CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP

APRIL 28, 2008/28 DE ABRIL, 2008

Beginning at 7:00 p.m./comienzando a la 7:00 p.m.

The Mainstream Connection along with NALEO will hold a Citizenship Workshop to assist individuals in completing the Immigration for Naturalization Application.

For information, please call 713-291-2202.

FBC HEIGHTS & THE MAINSTREAM CONNECTION
CLASES DE CIUDADANIA EN 2008!

¿Fecha? 25 de febrero del 2008
$35.00 donación para febrero, marzo y abril
¿Cuando? Cada Lunes, 7 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
hasta ultimo de abril 2008

PARA MÁS INFORMACÍON LLAME AL 713-291-2202

201 East 9th St., 77007
(9th & Harvard, in the Heights)

ESL Classes

pnoble — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:21:38 +0000

CLASES DE INGLES comienzaran el 9 de septiembre 2008 de las 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. en la ubicacion del 201 calle novena, este. (201 East 9th St.). Para mas informacion llame al 713-291-2202.

Awards Ceremony

Students completing the ESL and Citizenship Program on May 1st, will be receiving their certificate of completion on May 2, 2008 at 201 East 9th St., Houston, TX 77007.

Councilman Adrian Garcia, District H will be the Guest Speaker.

TE ESPERAMOS PARA LAS CLASES DE
INGLÉS INTENSIVO DE CONVERSACIÓN

Desarrollo de Vocabulario y Corrección de Acento

Basic and Intermediate English Classes with emphasis on Intensive Conversation, Vocabulary and Accent Correction

¿CUÁNDO? Martes y Jueves – 7 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
When: Tuesday and Thursday – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

$35.00 donación por el curso de 4 meses
$35.00 donation for 4 month course

de enero a mayo 2008
from January to May 2008

201 East 9th St., 77007
(9th y Harvard-in the Heights)

PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN LLAME AL 713-291-2202
FOR INFORMATION CALL 713-291-2202

Photos from Health Fair

pnoble — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:08:27 +0000

The Mainstream Connection partnering with FBC Heights had their Annual 2007 Health Fair in July! There were several Health and Service Providers present to pass out information to the attendees!

Awards Ceremony

Ruth — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:52:15 +0000

Awards Ceremony

will be held

July 31, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Students of the Citizenship Class & the ESL Class (English as a Second Language) will be presented their Certificates of Completion and a reception at 201 East 9th St. @ Harvard.

We Congratulate them on completing these courses and invite everyone back for our courses in September 2007! Remember…. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

National Night Out 2007

pnoble — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:26:53 +0000

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

201 East 9th St. @ Harvard, Houston, TX 77008

Our Whole Neighborhood is Invited!

Food, prizes, games and Fun for all!

There will be health and educational booths with FREE information for everyone! Come and meet your neighbor!

For information call 713-291-2202

Martes, 7 de agosto de 2007

201 East 9th St. @ Harvard, Houston, TX 77008

¡Se invita la vecindad!

¡Comida, premios, juegos y diversión para todos!

Download Flyer

Para más información llame al 713-291-2202

ENROLL NOW FOR 2007 CLASSES!

pnoble — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:32:21 +0000

DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND!

Enrollment for all classes will be May 14th & 15th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at 201 East 9th St., Houston, TX 77008

Located in The Heights area at 9th & Harvard.

Citizenship Classes- May 14, 2007 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Every Monday, through July 2007
ESL-Intensive Conversational English & Basic English – As a Second Language – May 15, 2007 -7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. – through July 2007 These classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays

Classes to be held at:
201 East 9th St. (9th & Harvard-Heights)

Houston, TX 77008

Throughout this semester, The Mainstream Connection reserves the right to have other presentations before, during or after classes.

FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 713-291-2202

between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(Except Holidays)

Photos in 2006!

pnoble — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:27:41 +0000

Resent photos taken of volunteers and staff where The Mainstream Connection participated!

An Appreciation Dinner Program was held recently for volunteers that assisted HABC with tax return day held earlier this year. Ruth Tijerina, Program Director for The Mainstream Connection was the recipient of a door prize, presented by Rev. Mia Wright, Fountain of Praise Church; alongside is another volunteer who also gave of her time in assisting HABC with tax returns.

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Below are pictures of bread and pastries that are distributed to the community almost daily. Don’t forget, bread distribution is usually Monday thru Thursday, (except holidays), 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Or you may call 713-291-2202 for information regarding bread pick up. YES, it’s FREE!

The Mainstream Connection is also in the process of remodeling the bread distribution area and the food pantry. Any donations towards this project is very appreciated. To donate, please go to PayPal. THANK YOU!

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"Smoke Free Walk a Success!

On June 3, 2006, the first ever “3K Walk for a Smoke Free Houston 2006” occurred at Spotts Park in the Houston Heights area. It was a smashing success! The turnout was EXCELLENT, the day beautiful and the message powerful! Thank you for putting a foot forward to support a smoke free Houston!"

Pictured above are (left to right) Helen Stagg with Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA), Altrivice Revis, Executive Director for HCSIA, Ruth Tijerina, Program Director for The Mainstream Connection and Joseph Ray Cepeda, volunteer for The Mainstream Connection, who participated in the walk-a-thon.

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The Mainstream Connection volunteers pictured below are Joseph Ray Cepeda and Alba Hernandez! THANK YOU for your support.

Pictured below are (left to right): Joseph Ray Cepeda, Ruth Tijerina, Alba Hernandez and Melinda Wahl, all participated in the walk-a-thon.

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On June 26, 2006 community leaders met with Chief Hurtt to discuss what can be done to reduce criminal activity in our communities. If you would like to make any suggestions of speak with the Houston Police Department as a concerned citizen, please call 713-308-1620 and speak with Mr. Zapata.

Below: Mr. V. Treviño speaks to the group about how "we" as concerned community leaders can help the HPD department report crime effectively to their office in order to have safer neighborhoods.

Below: Pictured with Chief Hurtt is Ms. Ruth Vigil-Tijerina, Program Director with The Mainstream Connection.

The Heights D.R.E.A.M. Center & The Mainstream Connection Health Fair

pnoble — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:39:09 +0000

The Heights D.R.E.A.M. Center and The Mainstream Connection’s

Heath Fair will include:

*Home ownership opportunities/ oportunidades de la propiedad casera

*Financial information/información financiera

*Education services/servicios de la educación

*Free health services/servicios médicos GRATIS!

*Immunizations for children/inmunizaciones para los niños

*Job placement assistance/ayuda de empleo

Opportunities to:

*Speak to Health Providers and Public Officials

* Information from local businesses

When:
Friday/Viernes, July/julio 28, 2006

9:00 AM — 1:00 PM

401 W. 17th St. 77008 – the Heights

Also:

Blood Pressure Screening/investigación de la presión arterial
Cholesterol Screening/investigación del colesterol
Glucose Screening/investigación de la glucosa
Bring Shot Records / Traega su record de vacuna
Food – Refreshments/refrigerios
Other Health Information/información de salud
Face Painting

Questions/¿Preguntas?

Call (713) 291-2202

Download Flyer Here

Teacher’s Seminar for ESL

pnoble — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:19:27 +0000

AN INVITATION!

Teachers Seminar for English as a Second Language

Date: June 15th & 16th, 2006

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Address: 401 W. 17th St. -Activity Building

(W. 17th St. & Ashland – Heights)

Houston, TX 77008

Phone: 713-291-2202

Please call for more information or to RSVP….713-291-2202

For any volunteers that may be interested in teaching Intensive Conversational English.
Seminar cost - $20.00.

The Mainstream Connection has moved!

pnoble — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 19:11:22 +0000

Our physical address is 201 East 9th St., Houston, TX 77008
(Heights area at 9th & Harvard)

Our upcoming classes are:

Citizenship Classes – Monday at 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

ESL/Intensive Conversational English Classes

ESL Class Schedule is: Tuesday & Thursday at 7:p.m. Questions/¿Preguntas? Call 713-291-2202.
This class will end in July. Our next class will resume in September 2007.

Bread Distribution – Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or you may call to schedule a pick up.

Pan Gratís – Lunes a Jueves, 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.