Thursday, July 11
Inmate Families Organization, Inc., 3801 Kirby Drive, Suite 246 will now hold its monthly meeting at the Montrose Library, 4100 Montrose, Houston, TX, at 6:30 p.m. Call 713/515-3736.

Friday, July 12
Houston Museum of Natural Science located on One Hermann Circle Drive (across from Hermann Park) will have one of the best Latin bands in Houston. Grupo Ka –Che will be in the Butterfly Center playing cha- cha- cha to the majestic sounds of Puerto Rico, Cuba, traditional folklore, and Afro-Caribbean arrangements. Call 713/639-4620 for more information.

The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research Houston Branch will host a special Visitor’s Day lecture at 7:00 p.m. with a follow-up lecture on Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. (with a 15-minute choir interlude before each session). The address is 10920 South Post Oak Boulevard at Willowbend. The topic will be “Great Bible Secrets Explained.” Call 713/729-7007 for more information.

Saturday, July 13
Texas Southern University President’s Employee and Family Appreciation Day will be from 11:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. at Buckhorn Ranch and Lake, 15627 Garrett Road. There will be various attractions and activities plus food and more. Call 713/313-7301 for more information.

Coca Cola will hold its second annual Family Fun Series at Stewart Beach every weekend in July. The series will end on Sunday, July 29, 2002. Visitors can sample Vanilla Coke and Cherry Coke, participate in a treasure hunt and sandcastle tournament and win prizes. Call 409/763-4311 for more information.

Monday, July 15
Local Action Committee for Reparations will meet at 7:00 p.m. at National Black United Front Headquarters, 2428 Southmore, Houston, Texas 77004 (between Dowling and Live Oak). Call 832/655-6969 for more information.

Tuesday, July 16
Evan E. Worthing class of 1972 planning meeting will be held at Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, at 6:00 p.m. The reunion will be held August 2-4, 2002. There will be a dance at the Willowisp Country Club from 9:00p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 14502 Fondren Road, Missouri City, TX. The picnic will be held August 3, 2002 from 12:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Park 3535 War Memorial Drive in Houston. The church service will be held August 4, 2002 beginning at 9:45a.m. at Cloverland Church of Christ 11903 Scott, Houston, TX. Call 713/273-3160 for more information.

Thursday, July 25, 2002
American Cancer Society and the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast present a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Kickoff Breakfast, Thursday, July 25, 2002 from 7:30a.m. to 9:00a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza East. There is no charge for breakfast, but reservations are required. The walk will take place Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Robertson Stadium on the University of Houston Main Campus. Call 877/606-WALK for more information.