Heights Happenings: June 16 - June 23, 2010

Thursday, June 17, 7 PM- 9 PM: Meet the Author: Katherine Center reading at The Artful Corner

• Houston's own Katherine Center will be doing a reading and signing copies of her newest book Get Lucky
• Wine and snacks will be served.
• RSVP to me

Friday, June 18, PM- 8 PM: Animal rescue fundraiser for CRI at Heights Urban Dog

• 638 W. 20th Street
• Beer/wine, pizza, pet psychic, raffle
• $10

Friday, June 18, 8 PM- 11 PM: Etsy Craft Party at Sew Crafty (This was originally listed as 6-11. Please make note of the correct event time)

• Sew Crafty is hosting a free craft party in conjunction with Etsy Houston
• Sarah says "to RSVP Visit the Meetup site and click “I’m Interested!” so that Houston can stay in the Top 50 cities! Even if you’re not sure right now that you can go, but you’re still interested in attending, you can help Houston stay on top by clicking - if we’re a top 50 city Etsy will send us all kinds of goodies to give to attendees!"
• Food and drinks will be served

Saturday, June 19: 19th on 19th

• Stores along our little main street, 19th, will be open late offering treats and sale specials.

Saturday, June 19th: Kolanowski Studios presents Dixie Trahan

• 7:00 reception. 8:00 showtime.
• RSVPs with payment are required due to limited seating and will be on a "first come/first served" basis.
• The cost is $20 per person, with all proceeds going to Dixie. You can pay by check or Paypal. If by check, make the check payable to Dixie Trahan. If by Paypal, use greg@kolanowskistudio.com as the email address for payment. Also, please include a $1.00 processing fee (as well as necessary information about your reservation)
• 420 Harvard St, 77007
• Questions? Call Kim or Greg at (713) 802-0232 -or- email kim@kolanowskistudio.com or greg@kolanowskistudio.com

Sunday, June 20, 10 AM- 3 PM: Friends for Life fundraiser at A Peaceful Pet

• A Peaceful Pet is excited to present their summer charity fundraiser for Friends for Life, the fastest growing No Kill animal adoption and rescue organization in Houston.
• Sandy will be introducing a new artist into the salon. Jill Stacy, a charcoal and pencil artist, will be on hand at the event to discuss her drawings. Her pet portraits are both captivating and moving. A portion from all of sales of Jill's work will be donated to Friends for Life.
• A Peaceful Pet believes in supporting local rescue groups. Please help them support “re-cycled” pets in need.
• Families and pets welcome. Take home some freeSolid Gold and Stella and Chewy's pet food and treat samples. They'll be running specials on pet supplies and a portion of those sales will also be donated to Friends for Life. Refreshments will be served.

OUTSIDE THE HEIGHTS:

Saturday, June 18, 10 AM - 1 PM: Whole Foods Houston presents the "Largest dog wash H-town has ever seen" supporting Citizens for Animal Protection,

• ALL Whole Foods Market Houston stores are participating! Bring Rover over for a good, old fashioned wash and support this great organization!!!
• No cats or other pets will be allowed at the event or washed
• Dog washes will be given by volunteers with hypoallergenic all-natural shampoo in exchange for a monetary donation. Pet Paradise will be onsite providing FREE giveaways for guests that donate either pet supplies or monetary support.