Featured Story: The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking in Houston

Evidence of being controlled. An inability to move or leave a job. Bruises or other signs of physical abuse. Fear or depression. No passport or ID. These are clues to help identify victims of human trafficking. On Tuesday, February 23, Pandora’s Box presents Alyssandra Granado of the Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition who will speak about human trafficking in Houston. This non-profit’s mission is to raise awareness about human trafficking, assist in identifying victims, and improve victim services in the greater Houston metropolitan area. Librarian Cindy Belmar will introduce the speaker.

 HCC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. in the HCC Katy Cyber Lounge at 1550 Foxlake Drive, 77084. For more information please call 713-718-5750, contact michael.ronan@hccs.edu, or view http://commons.nwc.hccs.edu/pandora.

Events: KVPAC Arts for All Family Festival

KVPAC ARTS for ALL! Family Festival, Peace, Love & Art, is coming!  On Saturday, March 27th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, LaCenterra will be host to this fun family festival.

There will be music, art projects, games, prizes, refreshments, magic shows and professional theatrical entertainment to entertain you.  

Admission and entertainment is all free, so you’ll want to check it out!  

La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard.

Latest Review: Tokyo Steak & Sushi – A Pleasant Surprise

Back in April, I shared about my experience with H.B. Japanese Steak & Sushi. Today I’m excited to let everyone know that I have great things to say about Tokyo Steak & Sushi, a smaller (or cozier?) hibachi and sushi restaurant located at 22762 Westheimer Parkway, Suite 420 in the Villagio at Cinco Ranch.

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Katy Sports: Second Annual Support Our Troops Golf Gala

The Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation will host the Second Annual Support Our Troops Golf Gala on March 25th and 26th at South Shore Harbour Country Club, Resort and Conference Center.  This premiere fund raising event will provide four year “life scholarships” to severely injured post 9/11 veterans.

The mission of the Sentinels of Freedom is to provide life-changing opportunities for men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have suffered severe injuries and need the support of grateful communities to realize their goals and dreams.  The four-year program offers a home and car, each adapted to any special needs, employment with appropriate training and education, and also financial and emotional mentor ship.

The event begins on Thursday, March 25th with golf registration opening at 10:00 am, followed by a parade beginning at 11:00 am.  At 11:30 am, the ceremonies will begin at the Country Club featuring the RE/MAX Sky Diving Team sponsored by Al Saylor of Patriot Bank Mortgage and the Honor Guard Presentation by the 1st Cavalry Division representing Fort Hood.  The tournament will begin with a Shot Gun start in scramble format at 12:00 pm.  Cocktails, dinner and music will accompany the auction and awards ceremony from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the resort.  Dinner is being sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, Mark Yoder, owner.

On Friday, March 26, 2010, a Sentinels VIP Sponsor Cocktail Party will be hosted in the Paradise Reef located in the South Shore Harbour Hotel.  Immediately following, The “Texas Black Tie” Sentinels of Freedom Gala will begin at 7:00 pm and will feature dinner, dancing, live auctions, and many special guests.

For more information regarding The Sentinels of Freedom and how to get involved, please visit www.sentinelsoffreedom.org or contact Todd Frederking at tfrederking@dwhomes.com or 713-438-8043.