New Friends

Hi neighbors,



I don't know if any of you heard about the family in our neighborhood that lost their mother to cancer last year. They found out she had cancer and within 6 months or so she passed away.

They have a 16 year old boy who is really sweet. He has no physical limitations. You may have met Alex at the park. Mentally, he acts like he is a 5 year old boy. He's a really fun, kind boy.

Well we were wondering if maybe any of you neighbors ever have a couple of hours of free time on the weekends, maybe Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Who has time these days, huh?

But it would be nice to let the dad get a break from being with his son allllllll the time. He is a sweet dad. And loosing your wife and having to be in charge of a special needs child full-time all of a sudden has to be pretty tough right now.

He said it would be fun to go to Half-Price books for a little while on his own. Our family has offered to play with Alex for a couple of hours this month. It probably would be great for the dad to feel like he has friends in the neighborhood, too. He is a really nice man.

Would anyone else be willing to make a new friend(s) and help this family once in a while. It would be a special token of friendship.

E-mail friendsofproctorplaza@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping.

Thanks neighbors!!!!

Norhill Sponsors DePelchin Christmas Party
and DePelchin Families...
DePelchin has been serving children and families since 1892 with programs including adoption, foster care, counseling services, post-adoption, transitional living services, among many others programs.

The Norhill neighborhood, Friends of Proctor Plaza, and Proctor Plaza Association would like to sponsor at least 2 families from Depelchin this Christmas. We will also be throwing a small party for about 20 children from DePelchin at Proctor Park. The party will be a [b]private [/b]DePelchin party.

If you are interested in donated some new toys or new clothes to these 2 families please contact Pam Foote at Proctor Plaza at 713-862-6907.

If you would like to drop off board games and toys the kids at DePelchin would enjoy...please feel free to do so with Mrs Pam.

Or if you would like to make a small donation for treats, etc. for their Christmas party please contact:

friendsofproctorplaza@yahoo.com

Thank you for your kindness always neighbors!

Friends of Proctor Plaza

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Have a great day! And no matter who is chosen...we will still be a strong community.

PRESENTING:

Proctor Plaza's Second Annual
Fall Festival


Friday, October 31st, 2008
(Halloween Night)
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Funded by State Representative Jessica Farrar

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Free hot dogs, drinks, games, candy, Haunted House.

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Houston Police department will be present. Adults must accompany children and minors.

Volunteers needed! Please contact Pam at Proctor Plaza at 713-862-6907.

It will be a scream!

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A special thanks to all of our generous sponsors that help make this event possible:

Jessica Farrar
Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Mrs. Pam Foote and friends
Senator Mario Gallegos
County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia
City Council Member Peter Brown
City Council Member Adrian Garcia
Precinct 1 Constable Jack Abercia
AT&T
Baker Botts
Beer Alliance of Texas PAC/Rich Donley
CenterPoint Energy
Cici's Pizza
Discos y Nevedades Memo/Memo Villarreal
Fuddruckers
Hogg Middle School Student Council
Houston McDonald's
Houston Police Department
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 716
La Ideal Bakery
Minute Maid
Reagan High School Art & Drama Departments
Reliant Energy
Reyes & Reyes-Castillo Law Firm
Janie & Frumencio Reyes
Sonic

Thanks for participating in the first ever Toddler Olympics!

Thanks to all who came and had fun with all the little ones who enjoy Proctor Plaza.

Picture of the toddler crawl race:


A BIG thank you to Mrs. Pam Foote and the Houston Parks and Recreation for always providing a great time for our neighborhood. Thank you for all you do for us!

Daddy and baby "pumping up" before their crawl race:


We had several hundred people attend and everyone had a great time together.

Here are some more pics of the day...

Abigail sings the national anthem so beautifully! -


Stretching with Nia Moves:




Happy toddler and daddy...


Tug of War...


Plenty of big kid supporters!



It was a great day in the neighborhood!

Thank you to all the teen volunteers and adult volunteers. We can never do it with out you. If you would like to volunteer for future events please contact Pam Foote at Proctor Plaza!

Thanks to the Proctor Park community for another great event!

Rescheduled Toddler Olympics is ON!

Friends of Proctor Plaza present Proctor Plaza's first ever:

RESCHEDULED - SEE NEW DATE! THANKS TO IKE...

Toddler Olympics


Saturday, October 4th, 2008

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
age: 6 months to 4 years

Event categories:

Mother/Child Stroller Race
Shake, Rattle, 'n' Roll (dance contest)
Crawl Race
Basketball Toss

....just to name a few activities.

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Please sign up to join and to volunteer with Ms. Pam at Proctor Plaza.

Proctor Plaza Park
Manager: Pam Foote
Park Address: 803 W. Temple Houston, TX
Phone: 713-862-6907

I think Pam had to limit this activity to the first 50 kiddies.

Should be a ball!

Toddler Olympics

Friends of Proctor Plaza present Proctor Plaza's first ever:

RESCHEDULED - SEE NEW DATE! THANKS TO IKE...

Toddler Olympics


Saturday, October 4th, 2008

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
age: 6 months to 4 years

Event categories:

Mother/Child Stroller Race
Shake, Rattle, 'n' Roll (dance contest)
Crawl Race
Basketball Toss

....just to name a few activities.

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Please sign up to join and to volunteer with Ms. Pam at Proctor Plaza.

Proctor Plaza Park
Manager: Pam Foote
Park Address: 803 W. Temple Houston, TX
Phone: 713-862-6907

I think Pam had to limit this activity to the first 50 kiddies.

Should be a ball!