BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lighthouse of Houston - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lighthouse of Houston REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101140 CREATED:20250228T044508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T044508Z UID:10003603-1741429800-1741435200@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Unlock Your Smartphone: Simple Keys to Empower & Regain Independence for Those with Vision Loss or Blind DESCRIPTION:This empowering & inspiring free Seminar reveals the smart phones unlimited capabilities and potential for the visually impaired & blind user. If you are a senior or anyone who feels challenged or unable to fully use their iPhone or Android phone\, then this seminar is for you! \nThe seminar will cover essential topics including:\n• Utilizing accessibility features on both iPhones and Android devices\n• Reading text messages and understanding emojis with ease\n• Accessing handwritten text\, barcodes\, currency\, and photo & scene descriptions\n• Exploring free apps for books\, magazines\, and games\nConnecting with peer support networks\n“Unlock Your Smartphone: Simple Keys to Empower & Regain Independence” will be led by Sara Freeman Smith\, a local inspirational author\, speaker\, and disability advocate. After losing her vision in her 40s\, she overcame personal & professional challenges and turned her life around. Now\, with over 20 years of experience\, Sara’s mission is to help others with vision loss regain their independence and confidence. \nJoin her and learn how to not just survive—but thrive! www.urgems.com\nWhen: Saturday\, Mar. 8\, 2025 10:30 am -12 noon\nWhere: Kendall Library\, 609 N. Eldridge\, Houston 77079\nFor more information\, email info@urgems.com or call 281-886-7781. \nClick Here to Register Today! URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/unlock-your-smartphone-community-event/ LOCATION:Kendall Library\, 609 N. Eldridge\, Houston\, TX\, 77079\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Unlock-Smartphone-Community-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Freedman Smith":MAILTO:info@urgems.com GEO:29.7730493;-95.620569 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kendall Library 609 N. Eldridge Houston TX 77079 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=609 N. Eldridge:geo:-95.620569,29.7730493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101140 CREATED:20250128T163339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T195701Z UID:10003212-1741442400-1741453200@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Boots & Buckles Family Rodeo Event DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time at our Western-style family celebration. Enjoy toe-tapping live music and hit the dance floor for some country dancing. Feast on mouthwatering BBQ\, and test your riding skills on our mechanical bull. Perfect for cowpokes of all ages\, this rodeo-themed event promises a memorable evening of Western entertainment and family fun. \nRegister Online\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Parent or Guardian Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Name(s) of Family Members Planning to Attend*Email*\n \n PhoneAddress* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/boots-buckles/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rodeo-Event.png GEO:29.7578318;-95.4071468 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas Houston TX 77019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3602 West Dallas:geo:-95.4071468,29.7578318 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101140 CREATED:20250304T212832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T212832Z UID:10003605-1742322600-1742329800@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:VIPSET Support Group March Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Visually Impaired People of South East Texas\, also known as VIPSET\, is a support group for the blind and visually impaired that has been serving the Kingwood/Humble/Porter communities in the northeast area of Houston since 2009. We are open to anybody living with blindness or vision loss. We also encourage family members to join our meetings because what happens in our lives impacts theirs as well. \nMeetings are the third Tuesday of each month\, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.\nOur meetings are hybrid\, both in-person and on Zoom\, so if you are not able to physically attend\, you can connect via your phone\, tablet\, or computer.\nMeeting location: Kingwood Methodist Church\, Room K103\nAddress: 1799 Woodland Hills Dr.\, Kingwood\, Texas 77339. \nContact VIPSET President Ron Graham\nrongraham80@gmail.com\n713-825-9108 URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/vipset-support-group-march-meeting/ LOCATION:Kingwood Methodist Church\, 1799 Woodland Hills Dr\, Kingwood\, 77339\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/VIPSET-Community-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIPSET":MAILTO:rongraham80@gmail.com GEO:30.0413391;-95.2195397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kingwood Methodist Church 1799 Woodland Hills Dr Kingwood 77339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1799 Woodland Hills Dr:geo:-95.2195397,30.0413391 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101140 CREATED:20250128T164357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T202431Z UID:10003186-1742637600-1742644800@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Baking & Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Learn essential cooking skills through our free\, hands-on classes. Create delicious meals alongside family members in our welcoming kitchen space. Open to youth ages 5-22 and their families. All equipment provided. \nFor March\, we will be making Breakfast Tacos- bacon & egg and beef chorizo & egg. \nRegistration for this month’s cooking class is now closed. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/baking-cooking-class-3/ LOCATION:820 Marston St\, 820 Marston St\, Houston\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BakingCooking-Class.png GEO:29.7588669;-95.4070021 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=820 Marston St 820 Marston St Houston 77019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=820 Marston St:geo:-95.4070021,29.7588669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101140 CREATED:20250317T201721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T202141Z UID:10003637-1742653800-1742659200@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Unlock Your Smartphone: Simple Keys to Empower & Regain Independence for Those with Vision Loss or Blind DESCRIPTION:This empowering & inspiring free Seminar reveals the smart phones unlimited capabilities and potential for the visually impaired & blind user. If you are a senior or anyone who feels challenged or unable to fully use their iPhone or Android phone\, then this seminar is for you! \nThe seminar will cover essential topics including: \n\nUtilizing accessibility features on both iPhones and Android devices\nReading text messages and understanding emojis with ease\nAccessing handwritten text\, barcodes\, currency\, and photo & scene descriptions\nExploring free apps for books\, magazines\, and games\nConnecting with peer support networks\n\n“Unlock Your Smartphone: Simple Keys to Empower & Regain Independence” will be led by Sara Freeman Smith\, a local inspirational author\, speaker\, and disability advocate. After losing her vision in her 40s\, she overcame personal & professional challenges and turned her life around. Now\, with over 20 years of experience\, Sara’s mission is to help others with vision loss regain their independence and confidence. \nJoin her and learn how to not just survive—but thrive! www.urgems.com\nWhen: Saturday\, Mar. 22\, 2025 2:30 pm -4:00 pm\nWhere: Robinson Westchase Library\, 3223 Wilcrest Drive\, Houston 77042\nFor more information\, email info@urgems.com or call 281-886-7781. \nClick Here to Register Today! URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/unlock-your-smartphone-march22/ LOCATION:Robinson Westchase Library\, 3223 Wilcrest Drive\, Houston\, 77042\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Unlock-Smartphone-Community-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Freedman Smith":MAILTO:info@urgems.com GEO:29.72896;-95.5710282 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robinson Westchase Library 3223 Wilcrest Drive Houston 77042 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3223 Wilcrest Drive:geo:-95.5710282,29.72896 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101140 CREATED:20250313T152635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152635Z UID:10003635-1743336000-1743350400@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Bark in the Park X Bellaire Open Air Market DESCRIPTION:For this one day of the year\, dogs are welcomed at Evelyn’s Park. In addition to the monthly artisan and small business market\, we will have cool dog vendors and rescue organizations (Houston Cares Animal Rescue\, Twilight Tails Animal Rescue\, Waiting Under The Willow Foundation Animal Rescue) that we know you and your furry friend will love!\nJump in for special dog agility performances at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM hosted by Little MonStar’s Training Academy. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/bark-in-the-park-x-bellaire-open-air-market/ LOCATION:Evelyn’s Park Conservancy\, 4400 Bellaire Blvd.\, Bellaire\, 77401 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bark-In-The-Park-2025-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Evelyn's Park Conservancy":MAILTO:mindy@evelynspark.org GEO:29.7061198;-95.4495046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Evelyn’s Park Conservancy 4400 Bellaire Blvd. Bellaire 77401;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4400 Bellaire Blvd.:geo:-95.4495046,29.7061198 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR