Community Events Recap

Our Frenchtown Cleanup was a success thanks to all the hard working
volunteers and members of the City of Houston Neighborhood Protection
Corps. We were able to make great progress in giving the community the
attention it deserves. The Frenchtown Cleanup is one in a series of cleanups
throughout District B.

Council Member Johnson had the opportunity to

speak at Holland Middle School in the Pleasantville area. He discussed with
students, the importance of overcoming adversity. He also joined the students of
Benji’s Academy and shared insight on how to prepare for life.

On June 23rd, Council Member Johnson had the

privilege of honoring longtime KCOH radio personality,
Michael Harris, for his decades of achievement, and influence in Houston. Joining
Council Member Johnson in paying tribute to Harris were Mayor Parker, Controller
Green as well as fellow Council Members Bradford, Adams, and Jones.

The women, and men of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) –
Houston acknowledged Council Member Johnson on June 25th during the
organization’s 4 Annual Black & White Gala where he accepted the distinction of Hall of Fame honoree.
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Council Member Johnson previously secured government funds for the NAMC – Houston Imagine Project
mentoring, and adult training program.

Upcoming Events
Open to all Houstonians

Job Training Fests - Retrain*Reinvent*Re-Enter

August 4, 2010 - HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences - 1900 Pressler, 77030 / 10:00am – 1:00pm
August 19, 2010 - HCC Southeast, Eastside Campus Learning Hub - 6815 Rustic, 77087 / 10:00am – 1: 00pm
Highlights Include: “Rebranding Your Skills” Workshop presented by Workforce Solutions, Interactive
Information Booths, Job Training Resources, Career Guidance, Financial Aid Options
Please visit ww.hccpartnersforjobs.org for more information.
2010 Run for Recovery – Celebrating National Recovery Month through addiction awareness & community
celebration presented by Santa Maria – Extended Aftercare, Council Member Jarvis Johnson and the Council
on Alcohol and Drugs Houston // September 12, 2010 @ 7:30 am // Pre-Race Assembly: Sam Houston Park at
Lamar & Bagby Race // Registration: Luke’s Locker 713-529-0786 or www.houstonrunforrecovery.com
Extended Aftercare After Race Party: 8:30 am @ Sam Houston Park
Special Guest Speaker: Matt Russell (formerly of Mercy Street at Chapplewood Church)
CM Johnson Chair’s the Houston International Jazz Festival
→ Friday, August 6, 2010 – Red Cat Jazz Café (924 Congress) 9:00 pm | Kick-Off Party
→ Saturday, August 7, 2010 Discovery Green (1500 McKinney) 4:00pm – 10:00pm | Concert featuring
Texas Brass Band, Hiroshima, and Rachelle Ferrell
→ Sunday, August 8, 2010 – Wortham Theater Center (610 Preston) 11:00am – 1:00pm | Kroger Mayor’s
Scholarship Jazz Brunch Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars
→ Sunday, August 8, 2010 – Discovery Green (1500 McKinney) 4:00pm – 10:00pm | Concert featuring
Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars, The Latin Jazz All-Stars, and Tito Puente, Jr.

DARE America & SURE Thing, Inc. Back to School Blast – Saturday, August 21, 2010, 9:00 am – 1:00pm Hobart
Taylor Park (8100 Kenton) Families will enjoy a fun-filled day of games, food, and school giveaways!

Community Health Fair - Saturday, August 14, 2010 10 am - to 2 pm / Living God Non-Denominational Church
(8019 Record Street, 77028) in cooperation with CM Jarvis Johnson