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JUNE


Event: Live Flamenco at Avant Garden
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Flamenco Andaluz
Purpose: Authentic flamenco dance and guitar with Bianca Antonia y Flamenco Andaluz.
Notes: Performance upstairs.
Attire: Casual
Location: Avant Garden at 411 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77006
Contact: Bianca Antonia
Phone: 713-834-2870
E-mail: flamencoinfo@gmail.com
Website: www.biancaantonia.com

Event: Houston East End Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Exchange
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Cost: No Charge
Organization: Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: Move at the SPEED of Business! Speed Networking is the LATEST Innovation in networking. Market YOUR business to 50+ business professionals in just 60 minutes! Relationships are the #1 recruitment tool - put them to work for YOU!
Notes: Complimentary breakfast with reservations!
Attire: Business/Business casual
Location: Marbella Banquet Hall at 6632 Harrisburg, Houston, Texas
Contact: Nadja Snyder
Phone: (713) 926-3305
E-mail: nadja@eecoc.org
Website: www.eecoc.org

Event: Univision Blood Drive
Date: Thursday, June 5, - Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time:
Cost: Free
Organization: Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Purpose: Over 900 donations are needed daily to help a variety of individuals in our area: trauma victims, surgery patients, premature babies, cancer patients and many more. Yet only 5 percent of the population donates and of that number less than 15 percent are Hispanic. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center invites every eligible donor to begin their commitment to saving lives by participating in the Univision Blood Drive. Remember, every donation helps save three lives!
Notes: All who donate or attempt to donate and credit Univision will receive a commemorative blood drive t-shirt. Visit any of our Neighborhood Donor Centers or the locations below:
Attire: As you are
Location: June 5th:
Almeda Mall 3 to 8 pm
Greenspoint Mall 3 to 8 pm
Gulfgate Donor Center 12 to 8 pm

June 6th:
Northwest Mall 3 to 8 pm
Pasadena Town Square 3 to 8 pm

June 7th:
Mi Tienda 2 to 7 pm
HEB Tomball 2 to 7 pm
Contact: Elizabeth Garcia
Phone: 713-791-7730 or 888-482-5663
E-mail: egarcia@giveblood.org
Website: www.giveblood.org

Event: NHPO Professional Networking Mixer
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organizations: National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Free finger foods. Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket.
Attire: Business. Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket.
Location: Kobain at 33 Waugh Dr., Houston, Texas
Contact: Lisa Valentin
Phone:
E-mail: lvalentin@nhpo.us
Website: www.nhpo.us

Event: Art Exhibit
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Organization: Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Purpose: Recent works from The Phoenix Art Group

Dora Dillistone* Deborah Horwitz* Rosella Fida* Marité Preti* Carol Scott* Wendy Wight* Sally Worthington.
Notes: Please join us at our opening reception: Thursday,June 5 @ 7:00-9:00 pm

Works on display from June 5-26,2008
Attire: Casual
Location: IHC at 3315 Sul Ross, Houston,Texas
Contact: Maria Gomez
Phone: 713-528-1492
E-mail: institute@ihch.org
Website: www.ihch.org

Event: BNI Professionals of Bellaire Visitor's Day Breakfast
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Cost: $20
Organization: BNI Houston
Purpose: BNI is unique because only one person from each profession is represented; therefore, you receive exclusive referrals from other members.
Notes: Please join us for breakfast!
Attire: Professional Attire
Location: Houston City Club, 1 City Club Dr., Houston, TX 77046
Contact: Rob Lee
Phone: 713-840-4762
E-mail: robert_e_lee@ml.com
Website: www.bnihouston.com

Event: HHCC Member Orientation
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Organization: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: New and renewing members can attend this informational session about the benefits of being a member of the HHCC. Sponsorship of orientation is available to Business Members.
Notes: Please register online
Attire: Business
Location: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 1801 Main, Suite 1075, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact: Elisabeth Urtado
Phone: 713-644-7070
E-mail: eurtado@houstonhispanicchamber.com
Website: www.houstonhispanicchamber.com

Event: Energy2Cure 6th Annual Leukemia Cup Kickoff Fundraiser
Date: June 12, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $20
Organization: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Energy2Cure
Purpose: The happy hour event benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and serves as the kickoff for the 2008 Leukemia Cup Regatta, which will be held June 20 to June 22, 2008 at the Houston Yacht Club, located on Galveston Bay near La Porte.
Notes: This is the 6th annual installment of this event.
Attire: Business Casual - Cocktail
Location: The Drake, 1902 Washington Avenue, Houston, 77007
Contact: Hope Kurz
Phone: 713-590-3773
E-mail: hope@thepadgettgroup.com
Website: www.energy2cure.org

Event: Luncheon/Feng Shui Program
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 11:30 2:00 PM
Cost: $37.00
Organization:
Purpose: To raise funds for the China's Earthquake Relief
Notes: Lunch fee 12. 25. is a tax free donation
Attire: casual
Location: The Qin Dynasty Restaurant 5115 Buffalo Speedway (Buffaly Sp. at Wetpark)
Contact: Cristy Lawell
Phone: 713-806-2900
E-mail: cresali@teleshare.net
Website: USCPFA.org
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Event: Starbucks Breakfast Speaker Series with Oliver Luck, President of the Houston Dynamo
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Time: 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Cost: FREE to attend. Open to the public.
Organization: Houston Downtown Alliance
Purpose: WHAT: The Starbucks Breakfast Speaker Series is an opportunity for downtown workers and residents to hear the perspectives of individuals behind organizations that are making things happen in the City of Houston.

Oliver Luck, President and General Manager of the Houston Dynamo will tell you everything you want to know about the newest team in town.

WHY: Downtown workers, residents and those with a passion for promoting a vital and vibrant downtown Houston can socialize, share ideas, and find out what is happening in and around downtown.
Notes: Sponsorship also provided by: Starbucks, Houston Business Journal, METRO, Continental Airlines and Crescent Real Estate
Attire: Business casual
Location: 2 Houston Center Auditorium, 909 Fannin, P2 Level, Houston, TX
Contact: Melissa Fitzgerald
Phone: 713-658-8938
E-mail: melissa@downtownhouston.org
Website: www.houstondowntown.org

Event: NAHREP Luncheon
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost:
Organization: National Association of Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Please RSVP to reserve seating.
Attire: Business
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy at 2019 Post Oak Blvd.
Contact: Sylvia Guillen
Phone: 713-291-9378
E-mail: Sylguillen@aol.com
Website: www.nahrep-houston.org

Event: Tejano Center for Community Concerns 14th Annual Golf Tournament
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: Individual Player $150.00/Tee Box Sponsor $100.00
Organization: Tejano Center for Community Concerns
Purpose: Join us for the 14th Annual Raul Yzaguirre Golf Classic, Friday, June 20, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Battleground at Deer Park Golf Course, 1600 Georgia, Deer Park, Texas 77536. The Golf Classic will benefit the Tejano Center for Community Concerns and the Raul Yzaguirre School for Success. Individuals and teams are invited to participate! Lunch will be served, and a dinner/awards ceremony will be held immediately following the tournament. Contact Gloria Alvarez at 713-640-3702 or email alvarez.g@tccc-ryss.org for details
Notes: Registration starts at 11:30am
Attire: Casual
Location: Deer Park Golf Course, 1600 Georgia, Deer Park, Texas 77536
Contact: Gloria Alvarez
Phone: 713-640-37-02
E-mail: alvarez.g@tccc-ryss.org
Website: www.tccc-ryss.org

Event: 2008 Expo Comercio Latino
Date: Friday, June 20, - Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center at 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas
Contact: Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston
Phone #: 713-774-5002
E-mail: info@empresarioslatinos.org
Website: www.empresarioslatinos.org

Event: HHCC Networking and Business Development Breakfast
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Time: 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
Cost: Members: $20, NonMembers: $30
Organization: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: With over 200 attendees, this is the largest networking breakfast in Houston. Limited Exhibit Tables available.
Notes: Please register online.
Attire: Business Attire
Location: Westin Galleria, Monarch Room, 5060 W. Alabama, Houston, Texas
Contact: Elisabeth Urtado
Phone: 713-644-7070
E-mail: eurtado@houstonhispanicchamber.com
Website: www.houstonhispanicchamber.com

Event: PHBA Networking Mixer
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $15 includes dinner
Organization: Pasadena Hispanic Business Association (PHBA)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Everyone is invited.
Attire: Business
Location: Peppers Restaurant at 3604 Fairmont, Pasadena, Texas 77504
Contact: Liz Miranda
Phone: 832-878-1255
E-mail: liz_loans@yahoo.com
Website: www.phbaonline.com

Event: Noche de Gala: A Black Tie Affair
Date: Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Cost: Individual Tickets $50.00 Tables of 8 available
Organization: Gay and Lesbian Latin Organization (GALLO)
Purpose: Award Scholarship to deserving Latino Students and to raise awareness and needed funds for Breast Cancer, HIV/AIDS and other health related issues affecting Latino/a GLBT people in the Community.
Notes: Music by: Houston's Powerhouse= AVIZO Band Hot Dynamic vocals with a powerful rich brassy 4-piece horn ensemble accompanied by a rhythm section as solid as any around, styles of music: TEJANO, SALSA, MERENGUE, JAZZ, ROCK & ROLL, HIP HOP AND COUNTRY. Sponsorships and Advertising Opportunities still available
Attire: Black Tie (Formal)
Location: Greer and Lowdermilk Conference Center Grand Ballroom at 4225 Interwood N. Parkway (near JFK & Beltway 8), Houston, Texas
Contact: Abel C. Rodriguez
Phone: 713-658-5198
E-mail: Anubis19582000@yahoo.com
Website: www.houstongallo.org

Event: NHPO Professional Networking Breakfast
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $15/Members; $20/Non-Members
Organizations: National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO)
Purpose: Educational
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: Picazo Restaurant and Grill at 1421 Preston, Houston, Texas
Contact: Sonia Gonzales
Phone:
E-mail: sgonzales@nhpo.us
Website: www.nhpo.us





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