BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Inspiring Hands - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Inspiring Hands X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://inspiringhands.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Inspiring Hands 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:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20150205T165314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T165314Z UID:1071-1423126800-1454688000@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Baby Items Needed! DESCRIPTION:The Tomball Pregnancy Center is always in short supply of baby needs. In particular diapers and wipes. There seems to always be a short supply of diapers in size 5 and 6. If you or someone you know would like to donate you may do so at any time. Donated items can be delivered directly to the center in Tomball. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/baby-items-needed/ LOCATION:Tomball Pregnancy Center\, 990 Vilage Square Dr Ste Q\, Tomball\, TX\, 77375\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20150326T171655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T221845Z UID:1225-1427356800-1459011600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Interested in Volunteering with SIRE? DESCRIPTION:Please sign up on their website and someone will be in touch with you soon. http://sire-htec.org/signup-online/ \nWhat we do\nSIRE serves adults and children with a wide variety of disabilities including\, but not limited to cerebral palsy\, autism\, Down syndrome\, multiple sclerosis\, developmental delay\, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder\, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. \nAt SIRE\, horses\, volunteers\, and trained instructors make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities every day. \nFurther information is available at http://sire-htec.org/client-services/ URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/interested-in-volunteering-with-sire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SireLogo-onecolor-310w.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160316 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151014T172210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T221424Z UID:1590-1446336000-1458086399@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:2016 AWARDS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Campership & Ridership Awards Applications are accepted November 1st through March 1st of the following year. Awards are granted to those with financial and special needs who have been pre-approved to attend one of Inspiring HANDS partner organizations. Our 2016 partners are Camp Blessing Texas\, Camp Bethesda Tomball and SIRE Therapeutic Equestrian Centers. Applicants are considered based on date completed application is received and  reviewed on a case by case basis by the board of directors. Recipients are notified by May 1st of each year. \nTo apply for a 2016 Campership or Ridership Award download our application by CLICKING HERE URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/2016-awards-applications-are-now-being-accepted/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FullSizeRender.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151123T201856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T202009Z UID:1603-1446364800-1458061200@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:2016 Inspiring YOUth Prom Program DESCRIPTION:Each year Inspiring HANDS\, together with local businesses\, sponsors up to ten (10) seniors from a partnering high school within the greater Houston / Harris County area to attend their Senior Prom. Recipients enter to win complete prom packages including prom tickets\, a gown/tuxedo\, flowers\, hair\, nails and more complimentary of our local business partners. Recipients are awarded based on financial and/or special needs. \n  \nOur 2016 partnering high school is Cypress Fairbanks High School.\nApplicants may enter to win and review a complete list of rules by clicking here for a Fillable Entry Form for Inspiring YOUTH Prom 2016 . Entries are accepted November 1st through March 15th of the following year. \n  \nPrevious years partners\n2015 partnering high schools were Tomball Senior and Tomball Memorial High Schools. \nThank you to our 2015 sponsors – The Giving Gown Foundation\, Al’s Formal Wear – Willowbrook\, Bloomers Florist\, Trendsetters Hair Salon\, and Flamingo Nails all of Tomball\, Texas. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/2016-inspiring-youth-prom-program/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Admit-One-Prom-16-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151108 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20150913T080349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T203159Z UID:1508-1446854400-1446940799@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:"Come Together" Extravaganza DESCRIPTION: THE 2015 ‘Come Together Extravaganza’ was a huge success!\nThanks to the outpouring of generosity by our attendees\, sponsors and donors we were able to raise just over $20\,000.oo for our programs. This means that we are two thirds of the way to our goal! \n  \nYOU CAN STILL GET YOUR “COME TOGETHER” T-SHIRT WHILE THEY LAST  !\n\n \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                                                                                          \n\n  Meet Our Featured Artist\n \n\n\nOur Programs\nOur programs help individuals with financial and special needs to attend our partnering non-profit organizations in Texas that specialize in meeting their needs. Donations support tuition awards at a select set of non-profit  camps and centers that offer therapeutic supports\, adaptive recreation\, and a focus on cultivating skills and values needed for success. These programs hold true to our mission and extend a hand directly\, to make a difference in the lives of others who are in need. For further information on Campership and Ridership Awards as well as our Inspiring YOUth programs please view our HOW YOU CAN HELP page. \n  \nCan’t attend?\nInspiring HANDS still welcomes your support! Please consider becoming a participant or sponsor of our annual Charity Golf Tournament CLICK HERE You can also make one time or recurring donation at anytime by clicking on our DONATE page. \n  \nInspiring HANDS is a registered 50(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Tax ID No. 47-2675433 \nDonations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/tickets/ LOCATION:Main Street Crossing\, 111 W. Main St\, Tomball\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151114T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151019T021136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T021136Z UID:1593-1447488000-1447488000@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Run to Defeat Autism DESCRIPTION:Run to Defeat Autism (5K) on Saturday\, November 14th 8:00 am in MacGregor Park.  Register online at www.alex5K.com.  Volunteers needed. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/run-to-defeat-autism/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151128T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T222514Z UID:1633-1448697600-1460048400@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Donations welcomed for The Giving Gown Foundation DESCRIPTION:Although Boutique Day happens just once a year\, we constantly have Giving Gown on our minds. Here’s how you can help throughout the yea \n\nDonate formal dresses\, shoes\, and jewelry to any of our drop-off locations | more info\nWe are constantly looking for sales! With prom season behind us\, many retailers have dresses and prom jewelry on clearance. We would love for you to go shopping for us. We have to re-stock our plus sized gowns every year. If you have an idea of how we can accumulate more sizes in 18-26\, please let us know. We would like to increase our selection\, and we need your help to make this happen.\nDo you have a fundraiser idea for us? We completely operate on donations\, so we’d love to hear how you might be able to help us acquire more funds!\nWe seek sponsorships all year. Please let us know if you or a friend has a business connection and would like to partner with us for Boutique Day 2016.\nWe also seek beauty supplies for our princess swag bags. If you have anything to donate\, we can use it as part of the bags we give to the girls as they leave Boutique Day.\nWould you like to do a dress drive? We can help you make it happen!\nVolunteers Needed for Boutique Days of April 7\, 8 & 9th\, 2016. Sign up will open in January.\n\nFinancial donations are always accepted to help us cover the costs of running the organization. Please consider donating to Giving Gown! Make checks out to the Giving Gown Foundation and mail to 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway\, Houston TX 77068. \nInformation and credit to The Giving Gown Foundation. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/donations-welcomed-for-the-giving-gown-foundation/ LOCATION:Bammel Church of Christ\, 2700 FM 1960 W\, Houston\, 77068 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/original.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Giving Gown Foundation":MAILTO:contact@givinggown.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151128T222032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T222032Z UID:1628-1448697600-1464800400@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Camp Blessing Needs Volunteers for the 2016 Camp Sessions DESCRIPTION:We will need you in 2016!  Apply online starting Mid-November (note: be sure to “Check out your Cart” upon completion of application or we will not see your application)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER\n\n\nVolunteer Training is their first day of each camp\, campers arrive the following day. COST is $135 each term for Volunteers.\n\n\nCamp Dates:(NOTE: Volunteers arrive a day earlier)\nVolunteers serve 6 days. Volunteer SOTK Training on the first day.  Campers attend 5 days. \n\nTerm 1 SOTK\, June 9-14th\, Campers arrive 10th at East Texas Baptist Encampment.\nTerm 2 SOTK\, June 15-20th\, Campers arrive 16th at East Texas Baptist Encampment.\nTerm 3 SOTK\, June 27-July 2nd\, Campers arrive 28th\, at Camp Holy Wild.\nTerm 4 SOTK\, July 4-9th\, Campers arrive 5th\, at Camp Holy Wild (“Sibling Week” –Special Campers come with sibling campers).\nTerm 5 SOTK\, July 11-16th\, Campers arrive 12th\, at Camp Holy Wild  “Adult Week”.\nTerm 6 SOTK\, July 18-23rd\, Campers arrive 19th\, at Camp Holy Wild.\nTerm 7 SOTK\, July 25- 30th\, Campers arrive 26th\, at Camp Holy Wild.\nTerm 8 SOTK\, Aug 1-Aug 6th\, Campers arrive 2nd\, at Camp Holy Wild.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur need for enthusiastic\, patient and loving volunteers is great – and the time you serve will be very rewarding. It’s a potentially life-changing experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nCounselor (age 16-26) – provide one-on-one care with one of our campers\nJr.  Counselor (age 15) – assist counselors with campers\nBarnstormer (age 13-15) – serve on a fun team that helps with meals and cleaning.\nNurses and Doctors\nCabin Mom/Dad (age 26+) – general support for camper cabins \nIt’s only $135 to serve for a week of camp. (this does not even cover what we pay for your bed and meals). \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY ONLINE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTAFF\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re looking for a select group of people\, mostly college-aged\, who are growing in their relationship with the Lord. These candidates have leadership skills and a servant heart – with the ability to commit to June and July preferred. This paid position will require some additional training time. To apply for any volunteer or staff position\, click below on the “apply now”. Primarily we need Cabin Leaders – leading and discipling a cabin of campers and volunteers. Other important positions include photography\, videography\, special diets cook/orginizer\, and clinic.\n\n\n\n\n\nSTAFF TRAINING will usually be the first week of June. (for full time summer Staff\, NOT volunteer SOTK’s) \nSummer Staff Positions (may be placed in several or just one depending on needs each week):\nBarnstormer Leader – Head of the Barnstormers aka Kitchen Krew.  Lead and disciple 13-16 yr olds as they serve in the kitchen\, wait tables\, clean camp and hang out.  Teaching them to serve as unto the Lord.\nCabin Leader – two cabin leaders are assigned to each cabin of campers and volunteers.  Cabin Leaders will lead bible studies\, disciple\, encourage\, have fun\, keep campers safe\, train volunteers etc.\nPhoto – take photos daily of each camper to organize and handout to counselors\, helping them create a unique photo book for each camper to take home.\nVideo – shoot video/edit/screen and make a 12-20min DVD to send home with campers each week.  Should have multiple shots of campers.  Duplicate DVD to send home.\nClinic – Help run clinic\, train nurse volunteers on our med system\, assist campers as needed.  Must at least have advanced CPR.  Not required to be an RN.\nSpecial Diets – plan and prepare meals for dietary allergies and restrictions for all campers\, volunteers and any staff.\nActivity Leader – some are Lifeguard\, Ropes Certified\, but all are ready and willing to lead any activity.  Leading includes insuring safety\, encouraging All to participate\, keeping order while having a blast and teaching a biblical truth based on experience.\nWorship Leader – gifted and experience at leading worship\nStaff Kids – care for the director children and possibly volunteer nurses children.\nLeadership Team – Preferably returning staff who want to step up to more of a leadership position that begins planning camp several months prior to summer.  Discuss with Glen or Laura if you have questions or interest. \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY ONLINE URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/camp-blessing-needs-volunteers-for-the-2016-camp-sessions/ LOCATION:Camp Blessing Texas\, Tomball\, 77377\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/campblessinglogowhitemedium-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Blessing":MAILTO:director@campblessing.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151128T214012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T214012Z UID:1616-1449907200-1449928800@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Christmas 2015 Celebration at The Good Shepherd DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Christmas Spirit with the boys at The Good Shepherd RTC.  We will be sprucing up the boys’ homes\, enjoying a Christmas Feast and giving gifts to each boy. There will be opportunities for everyone of any age and ability to participate and have fun.  Date: 12/12/2015 (Sat.) Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm CST   Location: The Good Shepherd RTC \nSign up online by clicking HERE URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/christmas-2015-celebration-at-the-good-shepherd/ LOCATION:Building New Foundations House of Good Shepherd Boys Home in Tomball\, 23538 Coons Rd\, Tomball\, 77377\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/candycanes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151201T215017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T215110Z UID:1641-1449907200-1449939600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Building New Foundations Build Day and Christmas Celebration DESCRIPTION:Building New Foundations Build Day and Christmas Celebration for the Good Shepherd boys will be December 12\, starting at 8:00 am. Specific needs include volunteer  for work projects\, donations for the boys Christmas and meals donated for their Christmas feast. \n  \n-Volunteer Shift for Repairs / Maintenance Projects at the Campus:\n* Time: 8-11am (ish)\n* How to Sign Up: Email info@buildingnewfoundations.com\n– Christmas Gift Drive for The Good Shepherd Boys:\n* Sponsor a Good Shepherd Boy’s Christmas       Cost: $400/ea\nWhat sponsorships provide: New shoes\, socks\, underwear\, dental supplies\, hygiene products\, athletic pants\, pullover hoodie\, an inspirational book\, a copy of the Teen’s Bible\, and a pair of comfy slip on flip flops\nWhen the boys will receive the gifts: 12/12 around 1pm(ish)\n*Where to make this donation: http://www.buildingnewfoundations.com/pages/events (click on the “Sponsor a Good Shepherd Boy’s Christmas” icon and follow the instructions).\nCan I participate in giving the boys’ their gifts?: Yes! Please come out around 11am to participate in the “Celebration / Feast” where after eating the boys will receive their gifts.\n* Sponsor a General Campus Christmas Gift that All the Boys can Enjoy:   Cost: Variable and based upon what you can do\nWhat will this go towards?: new basketball nets\, basketballs\, footballs\, soccer balls\, x-box & playstation gaming stations\, video games\, books\, movies\, and more (depending on how much is raised)\nWhen the boys will receive these gifts: 12/12 around 1pm(ish)\nWhere to make this donation: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084daca92baaf58-christmas (click on the last option “Gift for the Good Shepherd” and follow the instructions)\nCan I participate in giving the boys’ their gifts?: Yes! Please come out around 11am to participate in the “Celebration / Feast” where after eating the boys will receive their gifts. \n  \n– Christmas Feast / Celebration for the Boys:\n* General Comments: We are REALLY excited about this\, but need a lot of support from the community in getting all of the food covered. Most of these boys have never had a meal like the ones you have\, so let’s come together and provide a true feast for these kiddos / staff. If you feel you can take on some of the needed dishes we want provided\, please sign up ASAP.\n* How to Sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084daca92baaf58-christmas (click on whatever dish you can provide)\n* When to Arrive: please have the dishes delivered by 11am. We will start eating with the boys around 11:45 / noon\, with a follow up time of having gifts for the boys delivered to them. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/building-new-foundations-build-day-and-christmas-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20160129T215943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T220505Z UID:1692-1454481000-1454531400@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:We Invite You to Join Us! DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for an informal gathering the evening of Wednesday\, February 3rd at Wine Styles – The Vintage at 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to include family\, friends and those who may be interested in hearing about opportunities to lend a hand and help others directly right here in your own community. \nFounded in 2014\, Inspiring HANDS is a non-profit organization who provides easy access to directly helping others in need. We have been able to help over twenty-one individuals with financial and special needs during our first year and look forward to what we can do in 2016. With the helping hands of others we know that\, together\, we can make a positive difference in the life of others who are in need. \nRegardless of level of participation\, your help is needed. We have opportunities that involve as much or as little time and resources as you are able to give. \nFor further information and to RSVP please the event page at Join Inspiring HANDS   We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/we-invite-you-to-join-us/ LOCATION:Wine Styles the Vintage\, 10300 Louetta Rd \, Houston\, 77070\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Get-Involved.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20160227T170803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T171606Z UID:1706-1457114400-1457121600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Join Us for Kendra Scott Gives Back on March 4th 6-8 pm DESCRIPTION: URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/join-us-for-kendra-scott-gives-back-on-march-4th-6-8-pm/ LOCATION:Kenra Scott\, 9595 Six Pines Drive\, The Woodlans\, TX\, 77380\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160324T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20150810T180306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T214018Z UID:1299-1458822600-1458849600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to view the Golf Tournament Brochure \nONLINE REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP IS NOW OPEN!\nIndividual and team registration as well as sponsorship opportunities are currently being accepted online. Simply scroll to the bottom of this page and register today! \nWHERE IS YOUR SPONSORSHIP AND DONATION GOING?\nA portion of the proceeds from the 2nd Annual Golf tournament will benefit Inspiring HANDS programs such as Camperships\, Riderships and Inspiring Youth events. Your participation and support is vital to the success of these programs. Together we can make a positive change in the life of another! \nGOLF & EVENT SCHEDULE\n12:00 PM Registration\n1:00 PM Putting Contest\n1:30 PM Shotgun Start\n6:00 PM Dinner & Live Music at The Back Deck\n7:30 PM Awards Presented \nCOURSE INFORMATION\nHouston National Golf course is located in Northwest Houston and features 18 championship holes designed by famed golf course designers Von Hagge\, Smelek & Baril. The course features unique rolling hills and spectacular architectural features. With new bunkers\, driving range\, cart paths\, and fantastic greens Houston Nation is one of the best golf experiences in Houston. \nAddress: 16500 Houston National Blvd Houston\, TX 77095\nDirections via website: www.houstonnationalgolf.com \nDRESS CODE is ‘business casual’. Collared shirt required for gentleman\, shirt with sleeves or collar required for ladies. Absolutely no denim is permitted on the practice grounds or golf course. Hemmed shorts are acceptable. \nSPONSORSHIP NEEDED\nSponsorship’s are welcomed for the Golf Tournament. We offer many levels of sponsorship from our Event co-sponsor and hole sponsors to team sponsors. If you or someone you know would like to become a sponsor please let us know. \nInspiring Hands is a 501©(3) Tax Exempt Non-Profit organization in the State of Texas\, Harris County. You donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. \nCONTACT US\nFor information regarding Tournament or Golfers contact Lori Cross at LoriC@InspiringHANDS.org\nFor information regarding Auction Donations contact MelissaK@InspiringHANDS.org\nFor informtaion regarding Ticketing and Cash Donations contact DeniseM@InspiringHANDS.org\nFor information on how you can get more involved and volunteer contact info@InspiringHANDS.org URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/2nd-annual-charity-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Houston National Golf Course\, 16500 Houston National Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_1353.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160410 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151201T213607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T213607Z UID:1638-1459987200-1460246399@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:The Giving Gown Foundation Is in Need of SEAMSTRESS VOLUNTEERS DESCRIPTION:The Giving Gown Foundation is in need of SEAMSTRESS VOLUNTEERS during Boutique Day Weekend\, April 7\, 8 and 9th. Volunteers will make minor alterations on the spot for the girls receiving the gowns. This organization enables girls who might not otherwise be able to go to their prom\, attend wearing beautiful donated gowns and accessories. Please contact Heather at 936-203-6191 or heather@givinggown.org if interested in this rewarding opportunity. \nGiving Gown also provides meals for each girl in attendance. They are in need of meal sponsors for the event. Donors can sponsor the entire event (around 1500 girls) or meals for a specific day (Thursday\, Friday or Saturday). If you have questions or interest\, please contact Heather at 936-203-6191 or heather@givinggown.org. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/the-giving-gown-foundation-is-in-need-of-seamstress-volunteers/ ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:heather@givinggown.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160410 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20160318T172412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T172412Z UID:1731-1459987200-1460246399@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:The Giving Gown Foundation is in great need of seamstresses to volunteer during Boutique Days\, April 7\, 8 and 9th DESCRIPTION:The Giving Gown Foundation is in great need of seamstresses to volunteer during Boutique Days\, April 7\, 8 and 9th.  Seamstresses will hem dresses and adjust straps so the girls can leave with the alterations complete.  Volunteers in this area will need to bring their own machine.  Please consider volunteering a shift or two.  Busiest times are Thursday and Friday 9-4 and Saturday 9-1.  Visit www.givinggown.org.  Click Boutique Day 2016 tab at the top to sign up. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/the-giving-gown-foundation-is-in-great-need-of-seamstresses-to-volunteer-during-boutique-days-april-7-8-and-9th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151128T215312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151128T223229Z UID:1622-1460019600-1460235600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Volunteers & Seamstresses Needed for The Giving Gown Boutique Days DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed for Boutique Days of April 7\, 8 & 9th\, 2016. Sign up for Fairy Godmothers (volunteers to work with the girls making their selections) will open in January. However\, if you or anyone you know is interested in donating their services to be a seamstress on any of the dates please contact The Giving Gown Foundation. Seamstresses are needed to make minor alterations such as hems during the event dates.\n  \nAlthough Boutique Day happens just once a year\, we constantly have Giving Gown on our minds. Here’s how you can help throughout the year \n\nDonate formal dresses\, shoes\, and jewelry to any of our drop-off locations | more info\nWe are constantly looking for sales! With prom season behind us\, many retailers have dresses and prom jewelry on clearance. We would love for you to go shopping for us. We have to re-stock our plus sized gowns every year. If you have an idea of how we can accumulate more sizes in 18-26\, please let us know. We would like to increase our selection\, and we need your help to make this happen.\nDo you have a fundraiser idea for us? We completely operate on donations\, so we’d love to hear how you might be able to help us acquire more funds!\nWe seek sponsorships all year. Please let us know if you or a friend has a business connection and would like to partner with us for Boutique Day 2016.\nWe also seek beauty supplies for our princess swag bags. If you have anything to donate\, we can use it as part of the bags we give to the girls as they leave Boutique Day.\nWould you like to do a dress drive? We can help you make it happen!\n\nFinancial donations are always accepted to help us cover the costs of running the organization. Please consider donating to Giving Gown! Make checks out to the Giving Gown Foundation and mail to 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway\, Houston TX 77068. \nInformation and credit to The Giving Gown Foundation. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/the-giving-gown-boutique-day/ LOCATION:Bammel Church of Christ\, 2700 FM 1960 W\, Houston\, 77068 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/original.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Giving Gown Foundation":MAILTO:contact@givinggown.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160419 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20151004T145841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151004T145841Z UID:1586-1460937600-1461023999@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Camp Blessing Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:CAMP BLESSING has a Golf Tournament April 18\, 2016. Requesting Golfers and Sponsors at this time. URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/camp-blessing-golf-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161231T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20150921T183534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161112T005649Z UID:1571-1477987200-1483203600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Inspiring Holiday Drive DESCRIPTION:Give the Gift of Camp or Riding Classes this Holiday Season! URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/inspiring-holiday-drive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Holiday-Drive-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20170404T194918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T194918Z UID:1993-1491588000-1491595200@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Join Us Friday\, April 7th for Kendra Scott Gives Back Night! DESCRIPTION:Can’t attend but would like to participate?\nEmail us your contact information along with the item number(s) of the piece(s) you wish to purchase before 5pm on Friday the 7th to info@inspiringhands.org .  During the event hours\, 6-8 pm\, a store sales representative will contact you to confirm and place your order. Item(s) will be shipped directly to you from Kendra Scott.\nThank you in advance for your generous support! URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/join-us-friday-april-7th-for-kendra-scott-gives-back-night/ LOCATION:Kendra Scott The Woodlands Store\, 9595 Six Pines Dr #960\, The Woodlands\, TX\, 77380\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17017191_1884995785082110_1009530541782885398_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20170413T201150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T184049Z UID:2007-1492873200-1492887600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Cajun Cooking for a Cause DESCRIPTION: URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/mollystomball/ LOCATION:Molly’s Pub\, 28107 Hwy 249\, Tomball\, TX\, 77377\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/D02BFE8A-29DA-4CA5-801D-0F2F3B82FF9B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20170602T044226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170602T044226Z UID:2422-1498035600-1504184400@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Summer Volunteer Opportunities DESCRIPTION:JOIN INSPIRING HANDS & KIDS MEALS HOUSTON \nthis summer and help feed Houston’s hungriest preschool aged children. \nVolunteers are needed! Please see sign up dates and times below. \n\nFOOD FOR THOUGHT \nEvery day in Houston\, there are 88\,740 children\, or 1 out of 4 preschool aged children\, who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Harris County has the 2nd highest rate of child food insecurity in the nation\, meaning our children have limited or unreliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable\, nutritious food. \nKids Meals’ delivers healthy meals to the doorsteps of Houston’s hungriest preschool-aged children. They are a first-responder to children ages five years old and under facing debilitating hunger due to extreme poverty. Every weekday\, year-round\, from 9 am to noon\, volunteers prepare thousands of healthy lunches consisting of a sandwich\, nutritious snack and 100% juice or milk. Six Kids Meals vans deliver the meals M-F to children enrolled in their program. They currently serve six Houston area routes that target zip codes all located within Beltway 8\, where the need is critical. \n \nSUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES \nJUNE \nSign up to volunteer on Wednesday\, June 21st from 9am-12:00pm at Kids Meals Houston. Volunteers will be in the kitchen making sandwiches\, packing lunch packs\, bagging lunch packs items\, etc. \nJULY \nSign up to volunteer on Wednesday\, July 5th from 9am-12:00pm at Kids Meals Houston. Volunteers will be in the kitchen making sandwiches\, packing lunch packs\, bagging lunch packs items\, etc. \nAUGUST \nInspiring HANDS\, Inc. will be hosting a Back to School Drive for Kids Meals Houston throughout the month of August. We will be collecting donations of chewy granola bars and back packs. We are looking for partnering businesses for drop off locations and volunteers to assist in coordinating weekly pickup of donated items for delivery to the Kids Meals Center in Houston. \nCLICK HERE to sign up now!\n  URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/summer-volunteer-opportunities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170901 DTSTAMP:20260416T232348 CREATED:20170515T222316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T235233Z UID:2319-1501545600-1504223999@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Back to School Drive for Kids Meals Houston DESCRIPTION:Back to School Drive for Kids’ Meals Houston\nEach year Inspiring HANDS\, Inc. partners with Kids’ Meals of Houston for a Back to School Drive. Throughout the month of August donations of chewy granola bars and back packs are accepted at partnering businesses in the greater Houston area. This year\, we are joining together with Allegiance Bank Texas\, Envoy Mortgage\, Sterling ASI\, and The Woodlands Elite Cheer who will serve as drop off locations throughout the greater Houston and surrounding area. \nFood for thought \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Every day in Houston\, there are 88\,740 children\, or 1 out of 4 preschool aged children\, who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Harris County has the 2nd highest rate of child food insecurity in the nation\, meaning our children have limited or unreliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable\, nutritious food.” – Kids Meals Houston URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/btsd17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20819706_1988270101421344_9190302464996394241_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171027T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20160620T174755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T222444Z UID:1770-1509127200-1509145200@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Come Together 2017 DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n Featuring a live concert by Eagles tribute band Already Gone.\n\nPut on your best ‘70’s costume\, formal wear\, or come as your are as this will be an event you don’t want to miss.\nOnline tickets go on sale April 1st.\nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS\nInspiring HANDS hosts one event a year\, Come Together\, which benefits the awards program. Therefore\, your participation in the form of sponsorship\, donations and attendance is critical to the continuation of this program. For more information including event sponsorship opportunities\, please contact us at 832-953-5354 or info@inspiringhands.org \n2017 AWARDS \nEach year Inspiring HANDS provides up to $20\,000 in Campership or Ridership Awards for award scholarship programs for special needs individuals of all ages. We are currently accepting applications now through March 15th.  IH Campership and Ridership programs help individuals with financial and special needs residing in Harris and Montgomery counties to attend partner\, non-profit organizations in Texas that specialize in meeting those needs.  Donations contribute to tuition and awards at a select set of non-profit camps and centers that offer therapeutic support\, adaptive recreation\, and a focus on cultivating skills and values needed for success. Current partner organizations include Camp Blessing Texas\, Camp Summit\, Camp CAMP\, SIRE Therapeutic Equestrian Center\, Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch\, and Joy Ride. \nApplications for these Camperships and Riderships are accepted November 1st throughl March 15\, of the following year. The current selection committee\, which considers all applications on a case-by-case basis\, is made up of Michael Broussard\, founding member of Building New Foundations; Michelle Droubi\, office president for Allegiance Bank; and Bruce Hillegeist\, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce.  Award recipients are notified by May 1\, of each year. \nFor further information on the IH awards program or to apply click CAMPERSHIPS or RIDERSHIPS \n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/ct17/ LOCATION:Sterling Country Club\, 16500 Houston National Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Invite-8-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180101 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20170515T222721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T222828Z UID:2323-1509494400-1514764799@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:IH Annual Holiday Drive DESCRIPTION: URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/ih-annual-holiday-drive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Holiday-Drive-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181231T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20180206T225751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T231331Z UID:2637-1514793600-1546275600@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Save the date! 2018 DESCRIPTION:Check Out Our Events Page HERE For Further Details!\n  URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/save-the-date-2018/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Website-CT-Logo-save-date-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180316 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20180220T042233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T042350Z UID:2687-1521072000-1521158399@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Scholarship Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss The 2018 Deadline of March 15th to Apply for an IH Scholarship! URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/scholarship-application-deadline/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/depositphotos_55030007-stock-photo-clock-is-ticking-on-your.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20170515T223019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T221652Z UID:2325-1523790000-1523815200@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:IH Annual Cook-Off DESCRIPTION: URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/cookoff18/ LOCATION:Molly’s Pub\, 28107 Hwy 249\, Tomball\, TX\, 77377\, United States CATEGORIES:Funraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2694.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180502 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20180220T042541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T042541Z UID:2690-1525132800-1525219199@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:To Be Announced on May 1st\, 2018 URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/2690/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/download-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20180220T041040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T041040Z UID:2681-1533110400-1535734800@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Annual Back to School Drive DESCRIPTION:Join the annual Back to School Drive August 1-31\, 2018\nIf interested in being a community partner and becoming a donation center please contact us at info@inspiringhands.org \n  \n  URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/annual-back-to-school-drive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/back-to-school-crayons.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181103T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232349 CREATED:20180206T225113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T231247Z UID:2632-1541268000-1541286000@inspiringhands.org SUMMARY:Come Together 2018 DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to purchase tickets and to learn more! \n  \n  URL:https://inspiringhands.org/event/ct18/ LOCATION:Sterling Country Club\, 16500 Houston National Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringhands.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CT-Logo-stripes-small-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspiring HANDS Inc":MAILTO:info@inspiringhands.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR