Huffman TX:  The May Community Center in Huffman, Texas announced its schedule of classes for November 2007.  Harris county residents can choose from a wide selection of class in arts and crafts, learning and enrichment, martial arts and exercise, and music and dance.

The May Community Center is one of Harris County Precint 4's three intergenerational community centers.  Programs and classes are provided at little or no cost to Harris County residents; however, participants must furnish their own supplies. In most cases, participants can purchase supplies at the volunteer instructor's cost.

 
Kingwood TX :   Pets will now have a festival to call their own with the first annual Kingwood Barktoberfest to be held Saturday, October 6th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Kingwood Town Center Park.   Pooches and their parents can enjoy a fun-filled day of activities which will include a costume contest, pet photography, flyball and agility demonstrations and more!

In addition to the festivities, the event, sponsored by VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital,  Pampered Paws Boutique of Kingwood and Urban Paws magazine of Houston, will spotlight and promote the various rescue groups and shelters in the North Houston area.  “The rescues and shelters work year-round to help homeless and neglected animals,” explained Jamie Bakke, event organizer and owner of Pampered Paws Boutique.  “We want to recognize and support those efforts.”