BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lighthouse of Houston - ECPv6.16.2//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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T150334Z UID:10000039-1706868000-1706873400@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Friday Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group covers various mental health topics adapted to those with vision loss. We also provide a network of support for people who otherwise would feel isolated and alone. We discuss the grief process of adjustment to blindness\, and group members offer tips\, encouragement and resources from their own experiences to those who are newly blind. We also cover topics such as\, depression\, anxiety\, anger\, communication\, self-care and more. Questions and comments are always encouraged. It is a wonderful “first step” for a person who has lost his/her vision. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/friday-support-group/2024-02-02/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-of-hands-touching-each-other-in-support.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Benjumea":MAILTO:mbenjumea@houstonlighthouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T150334Z UID:10000040-1707472800-1707478200@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Friday Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group covers various mental health topics adapted to those with vision loss. We also provide a network of support for people who otherwise would feel isolated and alone. We discuss the grief process of adjustment to blindness\, and group members offer tips\, encouragement and resources from their own experiences to those who are newly blind. We also cover topics such as\, depression\, anxiety\, anger\, communication\, self-care and more. Questions and comments are always encouraged. It is a wonderful “first step” for a person who has lost his/her vision. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/friday-support-group/2024-02-09/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-of-hands-touching-each-other-in-support.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Benjumea":MAILTO:mbenjumea@houstonlighthouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20240208T180722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T210409Z UID:10000005-1707570000-1707577200@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:All Ages Art Class DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to partner with Creating With Blind Abandon to bring art classes to The Lighthouse of Houston. Unleash your creativity\, explore new ways to express yourself\, and join us in a fun\, supportive environment to bring your ideas to life. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/youth-art-class-2/2024-02-10/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-of-child-finger-painting.jpg 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:20240214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203527Z UID:10000302-1707908400-1707912000@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Support Group DESCRIPTION:Learn about helpful resources while connecting with a community of new friends who understand the unique challenges of managing diabetes. Join us for companionship\, understanding\, and emotional support in a safe and welcoming environment. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/diabetes-support-group/2024-02-14/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Health Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diabetes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Valentine":MAILTO:COREInitiative@peoplenomix.org 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:20240216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T150334Z UID:10000041-1708077600-1708083000@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Friday Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group covers various mental health topics adapted to those with vision loss. We also provide a network of support for people who otherwise would feel isolated and alone. We discuss the grief process of adjustment to blindness\, and group members offer tips\, encouragement and resources from their own experiences to those who are newly blind. We also cover topics such as\, depression\, anxiety\, anger\, communication\, self-care and more. Questions and comments are always encouraged. It is a wonderful “first step” for a person who has lost his/her vision. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/friday-support-group/2024-02-16/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-of-hands-touching-each-other-in-support.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Benjumea":MAILTO:mbenjumea@houstonlighthouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20240212T170803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T185208Z UID:10002815-1708084800-1708092000@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Resource Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us every 3rd Friday for the News You Can Use! Resource Information Session featuring guest speakers. Providing detailed information to the visually impaired blind and low vision community. Support and resources tailored to your needs. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect and learn! In-person event from 12PM to 2 PM at The Lighthouse of Houston. Sponsored By V.I.E.O.L. Visually Impaired Equality Of Life \nFor More Details\, Please Contact: 281-891-3602 \nEmail: vieol.htx@gmail.com URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/resource-information-session/2024-02-16/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Resource-Information-Session.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Monique Mason":MAILTO:vieol.htx@gmail.com 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:20240221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203527Z UID:10000303-1708513200-1708516800@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Support Group DESCRIPTION:Learn about helpful resources while connecting with a community of new friends who understand the unique challenges of managing diabetes. Join us for companionship\, understanding\, and emotional support in a safe and welcoming environment. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/diabetes-support-group/2024-02-21/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Health Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diabetes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Valentine":MAILTO:COREInitiative@peoplenomix.org 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:20240223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T150334Z UID:10000042-1708682400-1708687800@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Friday Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group covers various mental health topics adapted to those with vision loss. We also provide a network of support for people who otherwise would feel isolated and alone. We discuss the grief process of adjustment to blindness\, and group members offer tips\, encouragement and resources from their own experiences to those who are newly blind. We also cover topics such as\, depression\, anxiety\, anger\, communication\, self-care and more. Questions and comments are always encouraged. It is a wonderful “first step” for a person who has lost his/her vision. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/friday-support-group/2024-02-23/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-of-hands-touching-each-other-in-support.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Benjumea":MAILTO:mbenjumea@houstonlighthouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20240222T191605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T191808Z UID:10002942-1708790400-1708797600@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:A Light in the Dark: Life Filled with Gratitude in Any Situation - Presentation by Hiro Iwamoto DESCRIPTION:Discover the inspiring journey of a blind boy who overcame depression and found hope. Learn how he turned his life around to attempt sailing across the Pacific in 2013 only to be capsized by a whale larger than his sail boat\, and surviving near death until rescued by a Japanese Self Defense Task Force. Learn how he overcame this near death failure six years later when Hiro became the first blind sailor to sail across the Pacific.\n\nHiro’s amazing and inspiring story has been covered internationally by BBC News\, has appeared on many US news programs\, and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.\n\nThis presentation will be in-person at The Lighthouse of Houston and online February 24\, 2024 from 4PM to 6PM CST.\n\nClick here for more information and get your ticket today. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/presentation-by-hiro-iwamoto/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hiro-Iwamoto.jpg 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:20240228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20231018T143734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203527Z UID:10000304-1709118000-1709121600@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Support Group DESCRIPTION:Learn about helpful resources while connecting with a community of new friends who understand the unique challenges of managing diabetes. Join us for companionship\, understanding\, and emotional support in a safe and welcoming environment. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/diabetes-support-group/2024-02-28/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Health Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diabetes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Valentine":MAILTO:COREInitiative@peoplenomix.org 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:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T200716 CREATED:20240217T052444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T210316Z UID:10002941-1709125200-1709132400@houstonlighthouse.org SUMMARY:Microsoft Office Class - Afternoon DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to increase a beginner’s confidence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including\, word\, excel\, outlook\, other Microsoft Office apps and programs\, while using JAWS screen reader. You will learn key functions of each program\, JAWS shortcut commands\, and other tools and tips that will enhance your Microsoft Office Suite knowledge to help ensure your computer interaction is less stress and ready for success! \nPlease note\, a basic level of knowledge of JAWS is required to take this class. We offer training classes on JAWS; please contact us for more information. \nRegister Online\n\n\n \n \n Microsoft Office Class Registration\n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n PhoneLevel of experience with MicrosoftLevel of experience with JAWSAnything in particular you are looking to learn\, questions\, commentsAddress* \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 ParticipantOtherNumber of Class Registrations Quantity*\n \n \n Price:\n $15.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit CardConfiguration Required: To use the Square field\, please configure your Square Settings. URL:https://houstonlighthouse.org/event/microsoft-office-class-afternoon/2024-02-28/ LOCATION:The Lighthouse of Houston\, 3602 West Dallas\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States CATEGORIES:Technology and Employment Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-10923896.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Microsoft-Class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Lighthouse of Houston - Education and Training Department":MAILTO:training@houstonlighthouse.org 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 END:VCALENDAR