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The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas is getting set to host the 8^th Annual Breast Health Summit, a two-day conference dedicated to improving access to breast health care in Texas. It is open to anyone with an interest in breast health care. Registration is open through October 24 and is available online at www.BHCTexas.org.

The Summit includes educational sessions structured around the theme of “Educate. Advocate. Navigate.” as well as several special events:

 

• 2^nd Annual Dorothy Gibbons Trekker Award, Oct. 25, 9:00 a.m.: This year’s award winner is Regina Rogers, Founder and Chair of Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program in Beaumont. The Trekker Award is given to one extraordinary individual who has moved mountains to educate, navigate, and/or advocate improving access to breast care for all Texans. Dorothy Gibbons, inaugural Trekker Award recipient and CEO & Co-Founder of The Rose, will present the award to Norma Sampson, Executive Director of Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program, who will accept the award on Regina’s behalf.
• Keynote Address, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.: Dr. Harold P. Freeman, pioneer of patient navigation and CEO, President, & Founder of the Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute in New York, will deliver the keynote talk entitled Breast Health Disparities and Navigation: A Means to an End.
• Tea with Advocates, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.: Following sessions and workshops on health policy advocacy, elected representatives and health policy advocates will sit down in an informal tea with Summit attendees to discuss how easy it is to become involved at any level. Elected officials who have RSVP’d include State Representative Sarah Davis, State Representative Ana Hernandez Luna, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett & Mrs. Gwen Emmett, Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen, Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega, and representatives from the offices of Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Houston Mayor Pro-Tem & City Council Member Ed Gonzalez, and Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman.

For More Information Visit:  www.BHCTexas.org

The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation's largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind, and His Royal Highness The King announce the release of the Royal App, available for Android and iPhone users. Festival fans will find a variety of features designed to help them enjoy all of the offerings of The Kingdom during the 38th annual season.

 

 

On the Royal App, guests can find a map of the festival grounds, entertainment schedule and a complete list of shoppes and vendors. Craving a turkey leg? By using the search bar in the Royal App's Food section users can find where they are being sold, as well as any other food, beverage or restaurant. The Royal App also allows users to search and locate their favorite rides and games.  

 

This festival season, guests need not worry about separating from their group. Users of the Royal App can utilize the handy Friend Finder, where they can create and join groups that will show the location of each member. With the Friend Finder guests can keep a close eye on that new pirate matey of theirs and make sure he or she doesn't beat them to the Sea Devil Tavern and steal all their booty!

 

Another great feature found on the Royal App is the GPS locator. This feature allows users to save the location of their "horse and carriage" in the parking lot or their campground site. Gone are the days of aimlessly wandering, wondering where your car or family is located.  

 

The app is available now and free to download on both iPhone and Android devices, just search: Texas Renaissance Festival MyPark App. For more information about the Texas Renaissance Festival, please visit www.texrenfest.com. 

About Texas Renaissance Festival: The Texas Renaissance Festival is the Nation's largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive for eight magically-themed weekends. The Texas Renaissance Festival welcomes nearly half a million guests annually and features nearly 500 costumed performers on 17 stages; 400 shoppes including international food purveyors, unique artisans, merchants and craft vendors; human-powered rides; an abundance of strolling performers and the Royal Finale at dusk.    The Festival received the 2010 and 2011 Merchant Circle "Circle of Excellence" award and was recognized by H Texas Magazine as the "Best Alternative Wedding Location" in the 2012 Best of H Texas issue.   The Festival is held Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday. The Texas Renaissance Festival is located 50 miles northwest of Houston on more than 55 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on FM 1774, between Magnolia and Plantersville, Texas. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.texrenfest.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter or download our mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.

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Every once and a while DISH likes to do a give back. Partnering with really great local businesses helps increase our creative flow and now is one of those times.

Thanks to Azur West Salon and Make-up/Skin Care Specialist Jenrty Kelley DISH is doing a DISH MAKEOVER GIVE AWAY!!!

We would like you to write in and nominate the person you feel most deserves a complete hair and make up transformation. Someone who really deserves a day of pampering and a new look!

Is there a mother or teacher at your child's school that is always giving to others? Is there a co-worker who is forever, selflessly giving to their family and will neglect themselves in the process? Maybe someone you volunteer with that goes above and beyond the call of duty and has more than earned some relaxation time.

We want to hear from you! Please send your nomination and the story to DishContest@gmail.com

The top 3 nominees will be published and chosen by YOU so make your story compelling!

The winner will receive:

* Shu Uemura Hair Ceremony that includes a deep conditioning and hair building treatment and a 30 minute scalp and neck massage. ($60 value)

* A complete hair transformation, cut and color that best fits their skin tone, face shape and lifestyle. (Up to $350 value)

* A consultation and professional make-up application by Jentry Kelley herself ($100 value)

* Be highlighted in DISH-Houston.com as our Deserving DISH! We will tell the city just how awesome your nominee is so they can inspire all of us to be a little better every day!

 

DISH has partnered with Azur West and Make-Up Artist/Skin Care Specialist Jentry Kelley to completely make over the deserving nominee! 

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BY DISH CONTRIBUTOR MARCUS B. CARTER:

 

I don’t think one is ever fully prepared to experience the greatness that is Oprah Winfrey!  When I found out I received tickets to her Houston “Lifeclass” I was overwhelmed with emotions.  Oprah is truly one of the biggest inspirations of my life and to have an opportunity to experience her energy up close was tremendous. I have also been a huge fan of her Lifeclass series, and find them to be some of her most pertinent work in inspiring America.  To my surprise we would be taping 2 shows that Morning.  The first was “The Power of I am ____________” and the second was “Dreaming Big”.  Her expert on stage was none other than Houston’s own Pastor Joel Osteen who helped her frame the topics of each show. 

 

 

The first show “The Power of I Am__________”  was about understanding the power of your words.   It was stated simply` that you are whatever follows “I am ______”.  BRILLIANT!   When you speak phrases like “I am tired” or “I am broke” you are psychologically affirming those conditions.   Osteensays, “Whatever follows “I Am” will come to find you!”   You should replace the negative “I am’s” withpositive affirmations like “I am creative” or “I am surrounded with abundance” and best of all “I am successful”.   Interestingly, Oprahmentioned that women often find it hard to utter the words “I am Beautiful”.    She encouraged women to look at themselves daily, and affirm their beauty with words.  SIMPLY PUT, words have power!  You must be conscious about what you SAY, and specifically WHAT YOU SAY about yourself.   

 

The second show dealt with “Dreaming Big” which hit a bit too close to home for me.  Osteen and Oprahbantered about how holding back from pursuing a dream can be detrimental to your life.  They encouraged viewers not to procrastinate or get comfortable with just an “ordinary” existence. David Otunga, Jennifer Hudson’s fiancé Skyped in to further drive this point home. Otunga, said his Harvard Law degree and the high paying law firm were not enough for his life.  He found himself unhappy withhis career, because he always dreamed of being a professional wrestler. With his mother’s blessing, he abruptly quit his job and pursued a professional wrestling career, stepping out into an unknown existence. This decision yielded him not only great wrestling success, but he has now transitioned into movie roles and wider opportunities as an entertainment personality.  The lesson of this class was to dream boldly, and not to be afraid to pursue your passion.

 

Overall, the experience was truly life changing.  Lately, I have found myself working very hard to be cognizant of the words leaving my mouth, and grappling with avenues to my passions.  I feel honored to have received a 6^throw opportunity to take a class from one of the greatest teachers, Ms. Oprah Winfrey.  I now feel obligated, to pursue my dreams BOLDLY!  Are you willing to change the way you speak about yourself and how you peruse your dreams?  Are you willing to fervently pursue the dreams that you have pushed to the back of your proverbial closet?  If so, I wish you much success on the first steps to an exciting and more fulfilling life.

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and KBR for the 6^th year anniversary of KBR Kids Day on Buffalo Bayou.  A day filled with FREE family fun, hands-on educational activities, music, food, park performers, and kayak demonstrations on the bayou!
 

Activity stations will include numerous hands-on activities from over 30 Houston non-profit organizations partners, rock climbing wall, kayak and skateboarding demonstrations, Art Cars on display (Jeannie Bottle by Kelly Blakley, Hen-a-Tron by Drew Bettge, Mr. Green by Mark Bradford and Sentrasauraus by Perri Harper), local entertainment, face painters and balloon artists. 

Additionally, there will be a Halloween Costume Parade, so come dressed in your favorite costume!

It's all happening Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 11am-3pm, so mark your schedules today!

All performances will take place at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Stage

11-11:30am
DJ Bill and his Bag of Tricks and
Chick-fil-A Herd of Cows

11:30am-12:30pm
Leah White performing her Houston Hits

FREE grass-roots, all day event connecting the dots between, skateboarding, music, art, and science
Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark

12:30pm
Halloween Costume Parade led by
Whole Foods Market Veggie Salute

1pm
Captain Kale with Whole Foods Market
Healthy Eating Games

1:30pm
Break Free Crew/ Break Dancing

2-3pm
Allegro West Academy
Dance Zone
Emotion Dance Company
Mixteco Ballet Folklorico
North Harris Performing Arts
Planet Funk
Vitacca Dance Project
Houston Dance Showcase Presented by Vitacca Productions & Company

Want to know how much all of this wonderful entertainment costs?? It's DISH'S favorite price!! It is FREE and everyone is welcome!

Food and drink will be available for purchase (including food trucks – It’s a Wrap, Luchi & Joey’s, Monster PB&J, Porch Swing Desserts and Snow Cone Angels)

Put on your favorite Halloween costume and join us at Downtown’s Sabine Promenade – (150 Sabine Street, 77007) between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive. 

Parking is so easy! Parking is available at City Lot H (next to Fonde Recreation Center at Sabine Street and Memorial Drive) and Lot C (Memorial Drive and Houston Avenue).

Of course none of this could happen without some amazing sponsors!

Lead sponsor KBR with additional support from Children’s Memorial Hermann, City of Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, Downtown District, The Greensheet, Houston Family Magazine, Houston First Corporation, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, IKEA, KHOU-Channel 11, Orange Show for Visionary Arts, Texas Children’s Health Plan, United Airlines, Watermill Express and Whole Foods Market

Would you like to know a little bit more about Buffalo Bayou Partnership? It is, after all, the entire reason the city of Houston exists! Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the non-profit organization revitalizing and transforming Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s most significant natural resource.
The Partnership coordinates the integration of major amenities into the bayou greenbelt and seeks ways to increase community involvement through pedestrian, boating and biking amenities, permanent and temporary art installations, and other natural and built attractions.

For more information CLICK HERE

See you on the Bayou, DISHIES!