HOUSTON MATCH & FAMILY EVENTS
Please check out our Match & Family Events calendar for BBBS events and community activities!
You can view the calendar here: View BBBS Events Calendar or subscribe to the calendar via ICS here: Subscribe to BBBS Events Calendar
Upcoming events include:
Bristow Career Day
About the program: Teens and pre-Teens will explore various career opportunities at Bristow, ranging from helicopter pilots who transport rig workers to and from oil platforms, to mechanics, human resources personnel, information technology specialists, and customer service roles. This session offers a comprehensive look at the diverse career paths within the aviation and support services industry.
About Bristow: With over six decades of aviation solutions crossing the globe, Bristow is the world’s leading provider of helicopter transportation to energy customers, search and rescue (SAR) and aircraft support solutions to government and civil organizations. Bristow offers the latest training and safety standards and includes a fleet of the industry’s most modern aircraft, targeting the growing demand for reliable, integrated aviation solutions.
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 3:00pm-6:30pm (after school)
Location: Bristow Houston Headquarters, 3151 Briarpark Dr. Suite 700, in, Houston, TX 77042
Registration Link to Sign Up: Bristow Career Day
Comcast & BBBS Career Skills Workshop
About the program: The curriculum in the program includes digital skills training such as using LinkedIn, digital resume building, internet safety courses, and guest speakers to introduce participants to opportunities for careers in technology fields. High School is an ideal time as youth are considering college, career, and post-graduation plans. The program goals are to have participants be able to complete an online resume/CV that they can use to pursue internship/job opportunities, complete an online mock interview via zoom or another technology platform, and identify 3 platforms where they can search for opportunities (job or internships) related to fields in technology.
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 (No classes for HISD students due to teacher professional development)
Time:10:30am-1pm (lunch is provided)
Location: Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
Each student that has not already received a portable computer will be eligible for one.
Registration Link to Sign Up: Comcast Career Skills Workshop
NCAA College Football Game: Rice University vs South Florida , Saturday, 11/30/24, Time to be determined
PLEASE READ: ONLY YOUTH IN ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT with their Big or Parent/Guardian. Due to NCAA rules, High School Students (whether or not they are athletes) are prohibited from accepting free tickets to college games, so no High School youths may attend. We are sorry but we must follow the rules.
Rice University Athletics Department has generously offered BBBS Matches and families free tickets to the home game against South Florida on Saturday, 11/30/24, time to be determined. Once registered and the Little’s age is confirmed, you will be provided instructions on how to get your tickets.
Prior to the game, you are welcome to take a self-guided tour the Rice University Campus. You can download a map of the campus here: https://rice.app.box.com/s/fu9l75jcyydomm9g32rze8xy27fkpty7
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: To Be Determined
Location: Rice University Football Stadium, located near Rice Boulevard and Shepherd Drive, Houston TX 77005 (Type ‘Rice University Football Stadium in your map app to be directed to the stadium.) Parking is not included, so you will need to pay for parking or plan for public transportation.
Registration Link to Sign Up: Rice vs South Florida
If you sign up for tickets you must attend, or you must notify me to cancel your registration by 11/24/24 (or we may not be provided with free tickets in the future!).
BBBS Holiday Gift Drive
As we gear up for the holiday season, we need your help to make our Holiday Gift Drive a success! We are currently accepting donations of new and unwrapped gifts and gift cards to support the families in our Big Brothers Big Sisters community.
If you could reach out to your friends, coworkers, community organizations, or any other contacts who might be interested in contributing, we would greatly appreciate it! Every little bit helps brighten the holidays for the Littles and their families.
For more details, please see the link to the flyer below. Feel free to share it with anyone who may be able to help. If you have any questions or ideas on how to get the word out, don’t hesitate to contact me – I’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for helping us spread the word and make the season special!
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Click here to donate: BBBS-Greater Houston Holiday Gift Drive
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist: BBBS-Greater Houston Amazon Wishlist
BBBS PARTNERSHIPS
Sailing Angels with Captain Dave
Description: Matches and Families are invited to learn about sailing and sailing safety, and then enjoy a sailing adventure! The sailing adventure is about two to two and a half hours long. The first half hour is spent getting to know the crew and sailing safety, and when you leave the dock, Littles help steer the boat as you motor out to open water. Littles will learn knot-tying, navigation, and piloting of the sailboat along the way. Once the sails are raised, Littles can take the helm and steer the boat!
Date: Please select your day (during the week or weekends) on the link below.
Time: Be at the dock by about 9:30am for pre-boarding safety training so you are prepared to set sail by 10am.
Location: The boat departs from a marina in Kemah. Exact location will be delivered with confirmation.
Registration Link to Sign Up: Sailing Angels
YMCA Memberships for Littles and Bigs: FREE YMCA Memberships for Littles and Bigs: The YMCA of Greater Houston partners with BBBS to offer free memberships to Littles and Bigs. Membership is valid for one year and may be renewed as long as the Little/Big is active or the Little is on our waitlist. If the Match closes, membership discontinues the following month. Parents/Guardians must accompany the youth to the YMCA to complete their enrollment. Children under age 12 cannot use the YMCA facility without the presence of a Parent/Guardian or Big. Active Bigs and Active or waitlist youth may click this link and a membership application will be mailed: YMCA Sign-Up
tutoredbrAIn.com is a free tool that can help improve reading comprehension with the use of innovative technology. This web app utilizes AI-generated short stories and questions to help readers enhance their ability to understand and retain information. Everyone should have access to high-quality reading material and the tools to develop their reading comprehension skills. The goal is to create a community of lifelong learners who can confidently engage with various types of text and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. At tutoredbrAIn.com, they are committed to promoting literacy and helping individuals achieve their full potential.
REMINDERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has announced a national partnership with T-Mobile, where we have the opportunity to connect our eligible Little/Mentee families to the T-Mobile Project 10 Million. This initiative has T-Mobile providing FREE 100 GB of internet per year for 5 years AND a FREE hotspot (including free shipping) to qualifying families. There are no fees, costs or annual re-certifications. Check out the following link to see the eligibility requirements and to learn more: T-Mobile Project 10 Million
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is offering tips to our volunteers on how to make the most of the Match relationships with Littles and their families. During each episode, you’ll hear from a Big and a Parent/Guardian as they share how they’ve enriched their mentoring relationship through positive experiences, collaboration, and engagement. You can listen to episodes 1-5 by clicking here: https://bbbsofamerica.podbean.com/
MATCH ACTIVITIES IDEAS:
- Miller Outdoor Theatre has free performances all summer long: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance-list/
- Discovery Green has free yoga, Tai Chi, Screen on the Green, and a lot of fun activities for Bigs+Littles and Littles+Families.
- Check out Hello Woodlands for fun and free events in the Woodlands/
- Houston on the cheap is your resource for saving money on entertainment, fun, restaurant deals, special events and other bargains: https://www.houstononthecheap.com/
- Looking for a list of Things to do in Houston, with kids? Check here for restaurants, activities, things to do, and places to go: https://www.jillbjarvis.com/
- For a list of 365 Things To Do In Houston, you can find general activities and events here: https://365thingsinhouston.com/\
If you are Big Brother or Big Sister and are on Facebook, please join our BBBS Greater Houston Community-based Bigs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbshoustonbigs
If you are a Parent/Guardian, please join our BBBS Greater Houston Parent/Guardian group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbsparentsguardians