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Naturalizer - "Give Shoes. Give Hope."

They say clothes make the woman, but sometimes it starts with the shoes. Naturalizer shoes urges you to start something beautiful for women in our area by participating in the "Give Shoes, Give Hope" campaign benefitting Houston's Dress for Success.

Go to any Naturalizer shoe store between May 3rd and May 11th and turn in your gently worn business shoes, and Naturalizer will give them to Dress for Success. For every consumer who participates, Naturalizer will also give a new pair of shoes to Dress for Success and You'll get a 20-percent off coupon for your next purchase of Naturalizer shoes. but more importantly, you'll be helping disadvantaged women in your area get back on their feet. Every woman deserves a new start in their lives and in their careers.

You can make a huge difference, just by participating. It's easy, you'll feel good about helping someone else, plus you'll get a coupon for 20-percent off your next purchase.

Just for a minute, put yourself in someone else's shoes--then doneate your own, to Naturalizer's "Give Shoes, Give Hope," May 3rd through the 11th at any Naturalizer location. Go to Naturalizer.com for details.

CHIP & Children's Medicaid

With CHIP and Children’s Medicaid, fifty dollars or less covers all your kids for a year, and most families pay little or nothing. Select Houston area Walgreens are hosting application assistance events this Saturday (May 3) from 10 to 3.

Walgreens locations:

S. Gessner/Beltway 8
S. Post Oak Rd/Willowbend
S. Post Oak/West Orem
Hwy 90 & SH 321 (Dayton)
7634 Bellaire Blvd.
3822 OST
6600 Airline Dr.
6610 Tidwell Rd.
6730 Hillcroft St.
220 S. Wayside Dr.
8301 Broadway
6675 W. Bellfort
530 W. Little York

What to bring:

Your child's Social Security number.
Child's Alien Registration Card (I-551) or a copy of the front and back of the card if your child is not a U.S citizen.
Proof of each family member's income, such as most recent paycheck stub, a letter from an employer stating how much is earned, or papers that show how much is being received in child support.
Proof of how much your family pays for childcare, disabled adult care, or child support.

Houston-Area Residents Living with Multiple Sclerosis Are Invited to Learn Strategies and Skills for Living Life "In Balance"

What: As part of a free educational program, people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the Houston area will have the opportunity to learn tips that may help keep their lives – and their MS – in balance.

MS is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects almost half a million people in the U.S. Its cause is unknown and there is currently no cure.

Those interested in attending can register at www.MSLifeLines.com or by calling 866-756-0494. Advance registration is recommended. There is no cost to attend the event. This program is sponsored by EMD Serono and Pfizer.

When:            Saturday, May 3
                   9:30 a.m. Registration
                   10:00 a.m. Program Start

Where: Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza
6 Greenway Plaza, Houston

Who: Dr. Staley Brod, neurologist
Bonnie T., living with relapsing MS since 1989

17th Annual United Way Bud Classic Car Show
Saturday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 775 Gellhorn Drive at I-10 and 610 East. Click on the flyers below for more info and for the registration form.

WALK FOR LUPUS NOW
The walk will take place on May 4, 2008 at the Downtown Aquarium at 8:00am. Registration is $20 plus a $3.00 convenience charge via the internet through a secure site.

Mark Your Calendar for Sunday, May 4, 2008 for Lemonade Day Community-Wide Youth Event in Greater Houston Area

Who: Prepared 4 Life (P4L), along with title sponsor Amegy Bank of Texas, numerous businesses, youth- and faith-based organizations, schools, teachers, parents, families, friends and students ranging in age from pre-school to high school.

When: Sunday, May 4, 2008

Where: Houston and all surrounding suburbs

What: Lemonade Day is an annual community-wide event sponsored by Prepared 4 Life (P4L) and its many community partners in which businesses, families and communities work together on a fun, family-oriented activity to train thousands of youth how to become successful entrepreneurs. P4L, which launched the first Lemonade Day on May 6, 2007, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that prepares middle school students for life by instilling life skills, character education and entrepreneurship through experiential after-school programs. Young entrepreneurs who participate in Lemonade Day retain the money that they earn from their lemonade ventures because of the tremendous support that Prepared 4 Life receives from business leaders and other youth advocates in the Houston area.

“On May 4, 2008, I’d like to see everyone in the entire Houston area selling lemonade, buying lemonade or drinking it!” said Michael Holthouse, co-founder of Prepared 4 Life. “The power of Lemonade Day is simple: almost every adult in this country can recall experiences when they were kids with either selling lemonade or buying it from their friends. Setting up lemonade stands is part of the fiber and fabric of America. So... I am challenging the entire city of Houston to help me recruit 10,000 kids and their families to become lemonade stand owners and operators all over Houston on May 4!”

How: Anyone in the Houston area can get involved. Check out www.lemonadeday.org for more information and to register to set up or support a lemonade stand. Contact Julie Eberly at 713/626-5511 or jeberly@prepared4life.org about sponsorships and contributions. Contact Ivana Shumberg at the same number or ishumberg@prepared4life.org to volunteer or discuss additional ways to participate

The 1940 Air Terminal Museum

Event: Wings & Wheels – Beechcraft Day!
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 10:00a – 5:00p
Location: The 1940 Air Terminal Museum at William P. Hobby Airport (8325 Travelair, Houston, TX 77061)
Admission: $10/adults, $5/children (lunch included), fly-in visitors and children 2 & under are free
Contact: Megan Lickliter, 713-454-1940, info@1940airterminal.org
Website: http://www.1940airterminal.org
Description: Go to Hobby Airport for the monthly Wings & Wheels Open House, featuring airplanes on the airport ramp and classic cars in the parking lot. This month they are saluting the Beechcraft Company, which is one of the longest-standing aircraft manufacturers in the US. Fly-in visitors are welcome, but they ask that you RSVP in advance as ramp space can be somewhat limited. Call to find out how you can win your own airplane!

All proceeds are going to the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society to support the continued restoration and operation of The 1940 Air Terminal Museum.

The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is a Texas non-profit corporation founded to research, promote and preserve the rich aeronautical heritage of Houston and Southeast Texas. A diverse group of aviation, architecture and history enthusiasts founded the Society in 1998. The Society includes persons from all walks of life, including students and retirees, architects and attorneys, educators and engineers, community leaders and commercial pilots.

The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service. The Society is funded through private and public grants, corporate and personal contributions and net proceeds from revenue generating endeavors such as Museum Memberships and Gift Shop sales.

Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge

This year 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Team up with Major League Baseball to find a cure. Pledge any amount to the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Home Run Challenge by calling 1-800-798-CURE.

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION FAST FACTS:

• Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America.
• Prostate cancer strikes 1 in 6 Men
• In 2008, more than 186,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States over and 28,660 men will die from it.
• After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the U.S.
• A nonsmoking man is more likely to get prostate cancer than lung, bronchus, colon, rectal, bladder, lymphoma, melanoma, oral and kidney cancers combined.
• African-American men are 65% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than Caucasian- Americans and are more than twice as likely to die from it. The reasons for this disparity are not yet known.
• It is estimated that there are over 2 million American men currently living with prostate cancer.
• Early prostate cancer usually has no symptoms and is most commonly detected through prostate cancer screening tests such as the PSA blood test and digital rectal exam.
• Prostate cancer can be eliminated from the body by surgery or radiation – if diagnosed at an early stage.
• However, every year, 70,000 men require additional treatment due to a recurrence of prostate cancer.
• Because prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer, the 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed at all stages is 98%. The relative 10-year survival rate is 84% and the 15-year survival rate is 56%.
• The only well-established risk factors for prostate cancer are age, ethnicity and family history of the disease; however, high dietary fat intake may also be a significant risk factor. A recent study shows that the risk of dying from prostate cancer increases with body weight.
• Founded in 1993, the PCF has raised more than $320 million and provided funding to more than 1,400 researchers at nearly 150 institutions worldwide.
•The PCF has been a pioneer in the grant making process, simplifying paperwork for grantees, leaving more time for researchers to conduct needed scientific research. The PCF also advocates for greater awareness of prostate cancer and more governmental resources, resulting in a 20-fold increase in government funding for prostate cancer.

Click It or Ticket!
Officers are cracking down on people who aren't wearing safety belts and whose children aren't properly buckled up. If you get a ticket, you can be fined up to $200, plus court costs. Click It or Ticket! This message is from TexDot, DPS and local law enforcement.

Saving Animals
Adopt a pound puppy! Saving Animals is at the Northwest Mall (290 @ 610 North) every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Entrance C. Help Saving Animals find homes for shelter dogs by adopting or volunteering at the mall. Adoption fee is $45 and that includes all shots, spay/neuter, city license and first vet visit. For more information go to www.savinganimals.org or call 713-527-4490.

MySpace.com Safety Tips
Click here to read a list of safety tips and guidelines to keep you and your kids safe on websites like MySpace.com.

Texas Department of Agriculture
Square Meals, a Texas Department of Agriculture initiative, promotes proper nutrition for Texas students and their families with support from the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. Call 1-800-TEX-KIDS for more information. Helping children build good habits is a job for all of us.

Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank distributes over 30 million pounds of nutritious food each year and helps over 230,000 people in need each month in an 18 county area. Visit www.houstonfoodbank.org to learn more.

Child Advocates
Child Advocates is a non-profit organization that helps children who have suffered abuse, guiding them through the legal system, ensuring their well-being and best interests. Volunteer your time and become a Child Advocate. Call 713-529-1396 or visit www.childadvocates.org.

Underage Drinking
Have you talked with your children about underage drinking? Parents have the power when it comes to their children's drinking decisions. Responsibility Matters. A message from Anheuser-Busch & Silver Eagle Distributors. To get a FREE "Family Talk About Drinking" guide call 1-800-359-TALK or log on to familytalkonline.com.

E-Waste
E-waste means Electronic Waste like computers, cell phones and TVs that we throw out.

Don't toss it - Recycle e-waste! Find out where to take it by calling 1-800-CLEAN-UP or visit cleanup.org.

Ronald McDonald House
The idea behind Ronald McDonald House is simple: provide a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Some children have to travel great distances to get the medial attention they need. In-hospital treatment may last one day, one year or even longer. For the families of these children, accommodations can be hard to come by; options are often limited to costly hotels or unforgiving hospital chairs and benches.

The Ronald McDonald House provides a comfortable, supportive alternative for these families. It serves as a temporary residence near the medical facility where family members can sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations.

Car Pool
Pollution and high fuel expenses go hand-in-hand. Clean Air Month reminds us of ways we can reduce both. Commute Solutions programs like vanpooling, mini-vanpooling and teleworking help fight pollution and cut commuter expenses. Visit cleanairaction.org or commutesolutions-hou.com to learn more.

AIDS Awareness
Every day, AIDS kills one thousand six hundred children worldwide. The time to do something is now. The place is ApathyIsLeathal.org. AIDS is preventable. Apathy Is Leathal. A public service announcement from the United Nations Foundation and the Ad Council.

Women, Infants and Children
Poor nutrition in your child's first five years can affect him/her the rest of his/her life. Get help before it's too late. Call or visit WIC. 1-866-WIC-INFO. WIC provides nutrition information, health care referrals, even food to women, infants and children. Your child has you. And you have WIC. Brought to you by the National WIC Association and the Ad Council.

Community Drug Prevention
Community groups do so much. Especially helping to keep kids away from drugs. But do you know there's a way to make community groups stronger? It's called a community coalition. Community coalitions help local groups get together and get more done. Find out how your group can get involved at helpyourcommunity.org. Because you get more, when you get together. Brought to you by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Ad Council.

Yes You Can
Struggling to quit smoking? Call the American Cancer Society's toll-free Quitline for free, professional help at 1-877-YES-QUIT. This message brought to you by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Salvation Army
Join the Salvation Army in changing lives this year! They need your help in doing the most good for the needy in our community. For volunteer opportunities, call 832-201-8018 or visit www.salvationarmyhouston.org.

Houston SPCA
Want to take someone warm and cuddly home? Call the Houston SPCA at 713-869-7722 for information about animal adoptions. Or visit houstonspca.org.

Helping Pets Find Homes and Homes Find Pets
This non-profit organization helps shelter and care for homeless animals until they are found a good, loving home. They are in great need of donations -- pet supplies, pet food, pet medicines, money, etc. All donations are tax deductible. For more information or to make a donation contact Kenneth Neal at 281-580-6216 or visit www.petsfindhomes.com.

CenterPoint Energy
What do you do if your power goes out? Report the outage and relax. What do you do if you ever see a power line down? Be safe -- stay away and call CenterPoint Energy. What do you do to stay safe on a construction site? Stay clear of power lines. CenterPoint Energy. Always there ... with answers on the spot.

Houston Area Women's Center
Everyone in the community has a part in ending domestic and sexual violence. If someone you know is a victim, it is your business. You can help, call the Houston Area Women's Center at 713-528-2121 or visit www.hawc.org.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center (call for extended facility hours): 713-790-1200, 1-888-GV-BLOOD or visit www.giveblood.org .