Looking for Fun, Inexpensive Summer Activities for the Kids? Check out the Summer Reading Program

The Houston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a fun, engaging solution to the summer doldrums.  Just visit the Belle Sherman Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center, located at 609 N. Eldridge, to sign up for the 2010 Summer Reading Program.  Kids and teens earn a chance to win an HP mini netbook, board games, books, craft kits, coupons to cool restaurants, and more!  This year's theme is “From Fables to Fantasy!.”
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Calling all ConocoPhillips Vanpool Riders!

To experience the ease and convenience of the new 75 Energy Corridor Connector firsthand, the Energy Corridor District invites you to join us on Thursday, June 24 as we hop on the 75 Energy Corridor Connector and ride to Watson’s Pub for lunch. We will provide free roundtrip bus fare. So, not only will you have the opportunity to check out the new circulator bus service but you receive a free lunch. If you are able to join us, please meet outside of ConocoPhillips Visitor’s Gate B at 11:45 a.m. this Thursday. To RSVP, please email Eddie@vollmerpr.com or call 713-970-2158. Hope you see on the 75 Energy Corridor Connector!

Plans are in the works for a similar event for BP vanpoolers. Will keep you posted as details are confirmed.

Presto Cleaners Opens Third Location in Energy Corridor

Presto Cleaners recently opened a new location at 15115-C Memorial Drive near Eldridge, marking the establishment’s third storefront in the Energy Corridor. Offering same day dry cleaning and laundering service, Presto Cleaners also provides alterations, re-weaving and leather cleaning. Open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., you can take advantage of specials by picking up coupons at a store near you. For your convenience, Presto Cleaners also has two locations on Eldridge Parkway. For more information, call 281-558-2255.

Shorten Commute Time With METRO’s 75 Energy Corridor Connector

Yolanda Kinmon’s, a security officer in the Energy Corridor District, entire morning schedule revolved around her bus route to work. For the past three years, Kinmon took the 82 Westheimer bus then transferred to the 53 Briarforest and arrived at work at 6:45 a.m. The second leg of her 45 minute commute was the most stressful part of her daily commute. Kinmon woke up half an hour earlier for fear she would miss the 53 Briarforest bus and have to wait 30 minutes for the next bus. If that happened, she would be late to work.
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Working Out With Your Baby is Convenient and Fun with StrollerFit

Looking to get in shape but don’t want to leave your new bundle of joy? Check out StrollerFit. StrollerFit turns your baby stroller into a portable fitness machine so you can get in a workout while spending time with your baby. A total body fitness workout, StrollerFit lengthens, strengthens and sculpts your body with specially-designed exercises that leverage the stroller’s movement, resistance and stability. A certified, trained instructor leads the 50 minute workout including warm-up, strengthening, cardio, stretching and cool-down. Parents with babies’ ages six weeks to four years are welcome to participate. To find a StrollerFit class near you, email service@strollerfit.com or call 866-222-9348.