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Like a tutor, but cheaper
Need help on a licensing test? Or maybe you want to help your child improve his or her test-taking skills. Check out LearningExpress Library, which provides free interactive online practice tests and tutorial courses to help students and adults succeed on academic or licensing tests. You’ll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.
LearningExpress Library is accessible from all library computers and may be accessed from your home computer with a PowerCard. Go to www.houstonlibrary.org, select the “Research” tab, then select “All the Library’s Databases” and “LearningExpress Library.” It’s that easy.
Two weeks, two great causes
Arson Awareness Week starts May 6. The week is set aside to create recognition, awareness and understanding of arson and to encourage communities to get involved in sharing arson information.
Then, celebrate Emergency Medical Services week May 20-26. EMS week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and to honor those who provide the lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line.” This information can be used throughout the year for public education and safety programs. For more information on these weeks, visit www.houstontx.gov/fire.
Sail away with some good books
“Sail Away with Books Summer Reading Program” and “Teen Summer Slam” are June 1-Aug. 1. Children up to 18 years are invited to read books and to attend free programs and activities to receive valuable incentives. Registration begins June 1 at all neighborhood libraries. For details visit your neighborhood library, www.houstonlibrary.org, or call (832) 393-1313.
Much better than the movie “Waterworld”
At the 14th annual city of Houston Water Festival May 10 at the Downtown Aquarium, 50 local, county and regional environmental agencies and nonprofit organizations will provide hands-on activities and materials for all ages. The city will also introduce The Water Works: Museum + Education Center and begin accepting school group reservations for the 2008 school year. The water festival and The Water Works are coordinated by the drinking water operations branch of the Public Works & Engineering Department.
Mark your calendars and bring a friend to find out about the city’s drinking water operations and discover how to protect Houston’s water resources.
Free vaccinations help your kid stay illness free
The BlueCross BlueShield Care Van is giving free childhood vaccinations to children 18 and younger at select Houston fire stations. A parent or guardian will need to provide all prior immunization shots records.
Immunizations are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the following stations:
May 3: Station 76 - 7200 Cook Road
May 17: Station 27 - 6515 Lyons
May 31: Station 31 - 222 W. Crosstimbers
June 7: Station 26 - 7111 Dixie
June 21: Station 36 - 7720 Airport Blvd.
Smoking jacket and pipe optional
“An Evening With …” is a free monthly author - presentation series at libraries to give customers an opportunity to meet well-known authors from several genres. Christian fiction and nonfiction, relationships, and African-American fiction are a few of the topics to be presented in the first months of the series. For details, visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call (832) 393-1313.
What a deal(s)
Public Service Recognition Week is May 7-13, but you can feel the love all year. The Astros, Comets, Dynamo, Houston Ballet, and Museum of Natural Science, among others, offer city employees discounted tickets to selected events. For more information,
visit www.houstontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/sports.htm.
June is National Safety Month
As part of National Safety Month, Human Resources risk management division will present information each week during June. Topics will be emergency preparedness, workplace safety, home and community safety, and driving safety. Look for more information in your e-mail inbox.
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