The FWP Board takes the summer off but we ALWAYS hit the ground running for Fall/Winter event planning! Scroll down for FWP Events, Community Center Schedule info, and a few important events from our strategic partner organizations. There are more events to come so stay updated by subscribing and following FWP on Facebook and Instagram. Use the ICS and/or Google links below each event description to automatically add to your calendar!
(Note: Details may change without notice. Check the FWP website for updates.)
October 7th:
American Rivers/JPMC Clean-up Day
Contact Board Treasurer Pat Rutledge if you would like to volunteer.
October 10th:
Member “Hike & Slice”
Easy hike for all current members followed by pizza in the community center. Click here to RSVP and to Join FWP. Contact Board President Kelli Fereday for more details.
October 17th:
Open to All! Bring your own chair! Andrew Groocock, professional historian and tour guide, is joining us as Guest Speaker. Check out local organizations, news from the Board, the Best Friend of Woodland Park award, and more Woody the Turtle merchandise! Contact Board President Kelli Fereday for details.
October 21st:
Monthly on every third Saturday. Also November 18th and December 16th. Contact Mary Goldsby to be added to the email list.
November 7th:
Contact Board President Kelli Fereday if you would have a concern or would like to suggest item for the Board’s agenda.
November 9th:
Join us on November 9th at 6pm (doors open at 5:30) for rockabilly from Billy Folchi, plus comedy from Travis Elementary alumnus Henry Coffman! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! Contact our new Music Director, Loreta Kovacic, for more info.
November 12th: Scout/Community Cleanup Day
Contact Board Member Lauren Lindsay for details or to volunteer to help.
November 28th:
Member Happy Hour
Members are invited to join the FWP Board at the home of Board Member Lauren Lindsay. Not a member? Its easy to join as an annual or lifetime member, and memberships start as low as $25.
Community Center
Schedule
Open weekdays Noon-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Check out this article for program info or contact Center Manager Rob Messa for more information on activities or to book the craft room
Other Community Events: FWP partners with many other organizations to promote shared interests - put these on your calendar too!
October 7th: Tour de Northside Bike Ride and Festival sponsored by the Greater Northside Management District
October 7th and 9th: Block-walking and Picnic for Fair for Houston, advocating for Proposition B (a non-partisan initiative supported by the FWP Board - learn more here) on the upcoming election.
October 17th: Houston Parks Board 2023 Annual Luncheon
October 19th: Scenic Houston Annual Dinner
October 20th: Houston Heights Association Battle of the Boards Charcuterie Event
October 20th: Pots for Plants sponsored by the Bayou Preservation Association. Come out to recycle your plastic plant pots and keep our beloved watersheds clean!
November 3rd: The Official Lights in the Heights Bash - Pints in the Heights! sponsored by Woodland Heights Civic Association
November 14th: White Oak Bayou Association Annual Meeting in the Historic Heights Firehouse
December 9th: Lights in Heights 2023 sponsored by Woodland Heights Civic Association