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BCO Meet & Greet July 30, 2015 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Warehouse Bar & Chill 3333 West 11th Street Houston, TX 77008 Step away from your computer and come hang out with your BCO friends. Nothing better than an evening chilling with friends, making new ones, plotting adventures and finding out what to do in this amazing city of ours – so come out and play! We have most of the place to ourselves and Warehouse Bar & Chill has a great patio, food and drinks. The party is open to everyone. Come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for epic adventure. PARKING: They have a decent sized parking lot located to the left of the establishment. 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Warehouse Bar & Chill, 3333 West 11th Street, Houston, TX 77008 RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend July 24-26, 2015 6 PM – 4 PM Olympic Outdoor Center 602 N Interstate 35 San Marcos, TX 78666 Come join BCO for a day (or weekend) of whitewater kayak instruction on the beautiful San Marcos river. Spring fed, the San Marcos is clear and 72 degrees year round. Our instructors are advanced kayakers and Olympian Ben Kvanli is our head instructor! You will learn handling skills, balance, equipment and gear and so much more! Your instruction cost includes all gear for the lesson. The San Marcos has several water features. On Saturday we run the lower San Marcos this allows us to learn and practice; ferrying, eddying out, strokes, river reading, rolling and much, much more. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts. This class is for beginners or intermediate kayakers alike. We paddle in whitewater boats with skirts and all gear is included in the cost of the class. Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice, try and arrive between 6:00pm & 7:00pm. Introduction Dinner - Dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. Saturday morning: 7:30 am - meet and head to the river. This is the day to learn the basics that you will use for the rest of your paddling career! Saturday evening - Dinner for those who stay over Sunday am - Rio Vista or River Trip. We leave the Center at 8:00 prompt so we can get on the river and beat the crowds! This is the day you put your skills learned the day before to use. Sunday afternoon - usually back at the Center around 3:00 and then we head back to Houston - tired, happy and ready to come back and do it again! BCO Members rate is $130.00 per person, per day. Non-Member rate is $155.00. Price includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Members RSVP at the BCO Calendar at info@BayouCityOutdoors.com

BCO Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons - on the water! July 19, 2015 2 PM- 6 PM 288 Lakes 4800 Schurmier Houston, Texas 77048 Stand up Paddle Board lessons on the water. Haven't tried this great new sport yet? Tried it and ready to step up your SUP? Come out and join us for some time on the water! We'll be getting wet in the cool, spring-fed waters of 288 Lakes, easy access off 288 and South Sam Houston Tollway. Plan on learning all about this awesome new sport that has everyone raving. It's a full body workout, but so much fun you won't even notice you are working out! This is a rare opportunity to try a board out for a very low price. Please - you MUST bring cash. $12 for entrance to 288 Lakes and $10 for board rental and instruction (unbelievable price)! We'll have boards, instructors, and don't forget the FUN! Follow the yellow Bayou City Outdoors signs after you pay your entry fee at 288 Lakes. We will have a plethora of boards so everyone will get plenty of water time. Please RSVP at www.BayouCityOutdoors.com so we have the correct number of boards and instructors. Don't forget your sunscreen, hats and water. Coolers are allowed. Please - no dogs. Questions? Please call 713-524-3567 Cost: Payment required - Please - you MUST bring cash. $12 for entrance to 288 Lakes and $10 for board rental and instruction (unbelievable price!) RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567

BCO - A Walk in the Woods Hiking Memorial Park Trails July 18, 2015 8 AM – 9:30 AM Memorial Park by the rugby/soccer field parking lot N Picnic Lane Houston, TX 77007 Memorial Park, known as the Central Park of H-town, is an amazing 1466 acre park (one of the largest in the county) right inside the loop! Trails are a mix of hard packed dirt, sand, trees and tree roots. It is wooded and wild in the middle of the city! Join us for an hour and a half quick-paced hike through some of the lesser-known (and more adventuresome) trails our park has to offer. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, it’s easy to bang a toe on a tree root. And, there’s some "elevation" in the park that you wouldn’t expect from just driving by. Remember to bring water; there are no water fountains along the trails. After the hike, a group goes out for brunch and coffee. Here’s what our friends at GHORBA.org have to say: “Memorial Park offers a convenient escape from the concrete jungle of Houston with seven miles of dirt trails. Trails are marked and named by their “Color” of trail markers.” We meet in the Rugby Parking lot (PLEASE NOTE – No Dogs – too hot this time of year) Please, check the meeting location map on the Bayou City Outdoors site calendar event details: http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail: info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO & REI Present: SUP 101 – Stand Up & Paddle! July 13, 2015 7 PM- 8:30 PM REI Westheimer 7538 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77063 ‘Sup, y’all? It is the new sport that will cool you down in the blistering Houston summers. With miles of bayous, plenty of lakes and the almost flat surf of Galveston in the summer, we have an unlimited playground to try Stand Up Paddle boarding. Anyone can do this sport. It is low impact, uses practically every muscle in your body, is great for cross-training and is a ton of fun! While you work on your balance, you’ll work on your core. Plus, you can saunter along the bayous or paddle fast and turn it into an BIG aerobic workout. How to choose a board? Where to go to paddle? Common Terminology Safety, Strokes, Cross Training, Stretching and Posture Come join Bayou City Outdoors and R.E.I. as we explore all aspects of SUPing in and around Houston – we’ll have up up in no time at all! 7:00PM Presentation; 8 PM Gear Demonstration at REI, 7538 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77063. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO's 14th B-day Bash June 26, 2015 - 6-10 PM Rebels Honky Tonk 5002 Washington Houston, TX 77006 Late June in Houston can only mean one thing - BCO BIRTHDAY BASH TIME! Saddle up, grab your finest hat and head over to Rebels Honky Tonk, for a boot stomping heck of a time (ok, you don't really have to wear your boots and hat but why not?!) Fourteen seems awful grown-up, and we can't have that attitude around these parts. So, let's have a big Texas style celebration full of fun and dancing. Warm up your arm for ring toss, roping and quick draw. Get ready for pin-the-tail-on-the-cowboy and for the adventurous, we have bull riding - yeehaw! We have Rebels Honky Tonk to ourselves most of the evening. Arrive anytime after 6:00pm and stay as long as you wish. We'll have a couple food trucks close by and Rebels has a full bar. Park like a ROCKSTAR in the Rebels front parking lot for $10 or there's always free and paid street-parking. Rebels also has a free lot available to it's patrons a block away in the Sherwin-Williams parking lot. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend June 19-21, 2015 6 PM – 4 PM Olympic Outdoor Center 602 N Interstate 35 San Marcos, TX 78666 Come join BCO for a day (or weekend) of whitewater kayak instruction on the beautiful San Marcos river. Spring fed, the San Marcos is clear and 72 degrees year round. Our instructors are advanced kayakers and Olympian Ben Kvanli is our head instructor! You will learn handling skills, balance, equipment and gear and so much more! Your instruction cost includes all gear for the lesson. The San Marcos has several water features. On Saturday we run the lower San Marcos this allows us to learn and practice; ferrying, eddying out, strokes, river reading, rolling and much, much more. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts. This class is for beginners or intermediate kayakers alike. We paddle in whitewater boats with skirts and all gear is included in the cost of the class. Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice, try and arrive between 6:00pm & 7:00pm. Introduction Dinner - Dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. Saturday morning: 7:30 am - meet and head to the river. This is the day to learn the basics that you will use for the rest of your paddling career! Saturday evening - Dinner for those who stay over Sunday am - Rio Vista or River Trip. We leave the Center at 8:00 prompt so we can get on the river and beat the crowds! This is the day you put your skills learned the day before to use. Sunday afternoon - usually back at the Center around 3:00 and then we head back to Houston - tired, happy and ready to come back and do it again! BCO Members rate is $130.00 per person, per day. Non-Member rate is $155.00. Price includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Members RSVP at the BCO Calendar at info@BayouCityOutdoors.com

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride June 13, 2015 8 AM - Noon Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Dr Houston, TX 77007 Life in H-town is constantly evolving, in a large part thanks to our local Farmers Markets. Did you know many of our local restaurateurs shop at the Farmers Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride ). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise through 2-3 markets to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery and one of the first of it’s kind. Good food, good brews and good friends! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from the B-Cycle kiosk around town: http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @www.westendbikes.com, Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. If you are a member of Bayou City Outdoors and do not have a bike, we can loan you a bike for the ride. But you MUST call the office 1 to 2 weeks in advance to arrange for the loaner bike. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT Park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM to Noon. Free for members and non-members alike. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO & REI Present: Summertime Dogs 101 – Hikes, Health & Happy Paws June 8, 2015 7 PM – 8:30 PM REI 7538 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77063 There is nothing better than having your best friend along on those summer time strolls, hikes and lake trips. Join Bayou City Outdoors & REI as we explore all the places to take your dog to play in the summer and all the ways to keep them safe and healthy. We’ll be talking about: · Where to take your dog in the summer to keep them cool and safe · Pick up a detailed list of Dog Parks & Hiking Trails that are dog friendly · Dog safety in the Houston summer and how to tell if your dog is overheating and heading for a big problem (hint – it can happen VERY quickly) · Fit your dog for a life jacket and how to determine if they need one. · Fit your dog for boots and learn when they need to wear them and when they shouldn't Did you know that there are over 25 official dog parks in Houston and the surrounding areas? Dogs are allowed at most Houston and Texas State Parks but there are rules that you must follow to avoid a hefty fine! Did you also know that just like you, your dog can get sunburned? But, unlike you, they can’t cool their bodies by sweating. Come get informed and keep your dog safe and happy in the summer! We are proud to say that after this class last year one of our attendees recognized the symptoms of heat stroke and was able to get their dog to the vet in time to save their dog’s life– a true Happy Tail! 7:00 pm, REI 7538 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77063. Sorry - No dogs allowed in REI Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Find us in the back of the store in the warehouse area.

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride May 30, 2015 8 AM - Noon Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Dr Houston, TX 77007 Life in H-town is constantly evolving, in a large part thanks to our local Farmers Markets. Did you know many of our local restaurateurs shop at the Farmers Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride ). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise through 2-3 markets to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery and one of the first of it’s kind. Good food, good brews and good friends! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from the B-Cycle kiosk around town: http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @www.westendbikes.com, Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. If you are a member of Bayou City Outdoors and do not have a bike, we can loan you a bike for the ride. But you MUST call the office 1 to 2 weeks in advance to arrange for the loaner bike. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT Park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM to Noon. Free for members and non-members alike. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet May 21, 2015 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Deck House Bar & Grill 5810 Beverlyhill Street Houston, TX 77057 The Deck House Bar & Grill has the largest deck in Houston (at least that’s way they say) & parking to boot! Join BCO for a Meet & Greet at Deck House Bar & Grill. Nothing better than an evening chilling with friends, making new ones, plotting adventures and finding out what to do in this amazing city of ours – so come out and play! We have most of the place to ourselves and Deck House Bar & Grill’s has a great patio, food and drinks. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for epic adventure. PARKING: There is FREE parking in the parking lot located behind the restaurant. 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Deck House Bar & Grill, 5810 Beverlyhill Street, Houston, TX 77057 RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO - A Walk in the Woods Hiking Memorial Park Trails May 17, 2015 8 AM – 9:30 AM Memorial Park by the rugby/soccer field parking lot N Picnic Lane Houston, TX 77007 Memorial Park, known as the Central Park of H-town, is an amazing 1466 acre park (one of the largest in the county) right inside the loop! Trails are a mix of hard packed dirt, sand, trees and tree roots. It is wooded and wild in the middle of the city! Join us for an hour and a half quick-paced hike through some of the lesser-known (and more adventuresome) trails our park has to offer. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, it’s easy to bang a toe on a tree root. And, there’s some "elevation" in the park that you wouldn’t expect from just driving by. Remember to bring water; there are no water fountains along the trails. After the hike, a group always goes out for breakfast and coffee. Here’s what our friends at GHORBA.org have to say: “Memorial Park offers a convenient escape from the concrete jungle of Houston with seven miles of dirt trails. Trails are marked and named by their “Color” of trail markers.” Please, check the meeting location map on the Bayou City Outdoors site calendar event details: http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail: info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend May 8-10, 2015 6 PM – 4 PM Olympic Outdoor Center 602 N Interstate 35 San Marcos, TX 78666 Come join BCO for a day (or weekend) of whitewater kayak instruction on the beautiful San Marcos river. Spring fed, the San Marcos is clear and 72 degrees year round. Our instructors are advanced kayakers and Olympian Ben Kvanli is our head instructor! You will learn handling skills, balance, equipment and gear and so much more! Your instruction cost includes all gear for the lesson. The San Marcos has several water features. On Saturday we run the lower San Marcos this allows us to learn and practice; ferrying, eddying out, strokes, river reading, rolling and much, much more. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts. This class is for beginners or intermediate kayakers alike. We paddle in whitewater boats with skirts and all gear is included in the cost of the class. Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice, try and arrive between 6:00pm & 7:00pm. Introduction Dinner - Dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. Saturday morning: 7:30 am - meet and head to the river. This is the day to learn the basics that you will use for the rest of your paddling career! Saturday evening - Dinner for those who stay over Sunday am - Rio Vista or River Trip. We leave the Center at 8:00 prompt so we can get on the river and beat the crowds! This is the day you put your skills learned the day before to use. Sunday afternoon - usually back at the Center around 3:00 and then we head back to Houston - tired, happy and ready to come back and do it again! BCO Members rate is $130.00 per person, per day. Non-Member rate is $155.00. Price includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Members RSVP at the BCO Calendar at info@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer Street #105 Houston, TX 77007 Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs "A pain free lifestyle is not only possible, it is the way you should expect to live and feel.” -Pete Egoscue April 23th - 6:30p to 7:30p RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY BY CALLING 713 590-3990 Know someone who really needs Egoscue? Bring them to this Free inter-active workshop! Call to reserve your spot today 713 590-3990 Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the proven 9-step process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. We will even have a few fun prizes to give away. Remember for every person that you refer and who signs up for a package you get a free session. ~ Learn how the human body is designed to maintain its own health throughout a long lifetime ~ Event Leader: Kristina McDaniel, Clinic Owner/Director/Therapist kristina@egoscue.com Kristina is an Advanced Exercise Therapist and Certified Egoscue Instructor through the Egoscue University. With a BA in Business Management from Le Tourneau University, she also is a certified Personal Trainer through Baylor Sports and Medicine Institute. Originally from Charlottesville, VA, Kristina now considers Houston to be her home. Hearing about Egoscue originally from her Orthopedic Surgeon four years ago, Kristina quickly fell in love with The Method and the rest is history! After 3 long years of hard work, she finally opened the first Egoscue clinic in Houston, TX in May 2011 (second clinic in Texas, first being in Austin). In her time spent away from the clinic, Kristina enjoys horseback riding, running, mountain biking and climbing. But, she prefers to spend her time practicing her passion of Egoscue and guiding people to achieve a pain free lifestyle!

BCO Orientation Dinner March 31, 2015 6:30 – 8:30 PM The Stag's Head Pub 2128 Portsmouth St. Houston, TX 77098 Are you new to BCO and curious to discover the ends, outs, and what all a social and outdoor activity group like us has to offer? Have you been stalking the calendar for months (or years) and haven't joined yet...you just have a few more questions? Or, you're already a member (maybe for quite some time now) but you might need some tips on navigating the website or you're still a little nervous about attending an event or outing alone. Well, join us for a BCO orientation dinner! You'll meet a folks in the same exact boat as you and you'll learn a whole lot about all the fun Bayou City Outdoors has. Our calendar can be intimidating and a little overwhelming with 80 to 100 events every month, so let us explain some of our favorites and tell you everything you need to know about being a BCO member. We'll fill you in on the perks, discounts, loaner gear, buddy program, website quirks, RSVP tips and so much more. We'll be having dinner at Stag's Head Pub and go over all you need to know and answer any questions you may have. Come meet a few new members like yourself and learn about all the fun you're about to have, we may even have a few event leaders on hand too!! (just ask for us at the hostess stand) For more information or to RSVP please go to 713-524-3567, or email to info@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Monday, April 13, 2015 BCO & REI Present: Triathlon and Adventure racing 101 REI Houston Galleria Area 7538 Westheimer Houston, TX 77063 7:00 PM - 8:30PM Take the guesswork out of triathlon training and racing! We ’ll be working with you this evening to help you design your own triathlon training calendar. We will also talk about choosing the proper equipment, fueling tips, transition tips and suggestions, swimming and open-water tips, & how and when to taper and why it is so important! Plus, on Saturday, June 6th Bayou City Outdoors will be holding a “Try it on Tri” for beginners. This event will be for all triathletes who want to practice their swim/bike/run and transitions. Set up to be a fun-only event, it will model a triathlon from start to finish! Save yourself from trial-and-error experiences that discourage many from giving Tri’s a try! Be a smart triathlete from the get-go. Your speakers this evening will be a panel of BCO triathletes. Additional info & RSVP www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

March 27, 2015 Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet Little Woodrow’s 2631 White Oak Dr Houston, TX 77009 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Join BCO for a Meet & Greet at Little Woodrow's. Step away from your computer and hang out with your BCO friends. Nothing better than an evening chilling with friends, making new ones, plotting adventures and finding out what to do in this amazing city of ours – so come out and play! We have most of the place to ourselves and Little Woodrow's has a great patio, food and drinks. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for epic adventure. RSVP at 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO East Side Eclectic Exploration March 15, 2015 10 AM – 1 PM Meet at the front of Fonde Park 5500 Carrolton St , Houston , TX 77023 Calling all eclectic explorers! Join BCO for a walkabout tour of some of the coolest sights the East End has to offer. We'll meet at Fonde Park and get a nice walk in, then go over and scout out Smither Park and possibly stumble across one of the coolest art stops you've ever seen, The Orange Show! We'll end the day with a picnic, so feel free to pack a lunch and bring plenty of water. All ages are welcome. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop Egoscue Houston, TX 601 Sawyer St., Suite 105 Houston, Texas 77007 713-590-3990 March 26, 2015 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY BY CALLING 713 590-3990 Know someone who really needs Egoscue? Bring them to this Free inter-active workshop! Call to reserve your spot today 713 590-3990 Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the proven 9-step process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. We will even have a few fun prizes to give away. Event Leader: Kristina McDaniel, Clinic Owner/Director/Therapist kristina@egoscue.com Kristina is an Advanced Exercise Therapist and Certified Egoscue Instructor through the Egoscue University. With a BA in Business Management from Le Tourneau University, she also is a certified Personal Trainer through Baylor Sports and Medicine Institute. Originally from Charlottesville, VA, Kristina now considers Houston to be her home. Hearing about Egoscue originally from her Orthopedic Surgeon four years ago, Kristina quickly fell in love with The Method and the rest is history! After 3 long years of hard work, she finally opened the first Egoscue clinic in Houston, TX in May 2011 (second clinic in Texas, first being in Austin). In her time spent away from the clinic, Kristina enjoys horseback riding, running, mountain biking and climbing. But, she prefers to spend her time practicing her passion of Egoscue and guiding people to achieve a pain free lifestyle! http://www.egoscue.com/houston.php

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop Egoscue Houston, TX 601 Sawyer St., Suite 105 Houston, Texas 77007 713-590-3990 February 25, 2015 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs 713 590-3990 Know someone who really needs Egoscue? Bring them to this Free inter-active workshop! Call to reserve your spot today 713 590-3990 Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the proven 9-step process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. We will even have a few fun prizes to give away. Event Leader: Kristina McDaniel, Clinic Owner/Director/Therapist kristina@egoscue.com Kristina is an Advanced Exercise Therapist and Certified Egoscue Instructor through the Egoscue University. With a BA in Business Management from Le Tourneau University, she also is a certified Personal Trainer through Baylor Sports and Medicine Institute. Originally from Charlottesville, VA, Kristina now considers Houston to be her home. Hearing about Egoscue originally from her Orthopedic Surgeon four years ago, Kristina quickly fell in love with The Method and the rest is history! After 3 long years of hard work, she finally opened the first Egoscue clinic in Houston, TX in May 2011 (second clinic in Texas, first being in Austin). In her time spent away from the clinic, Kristina enjoys horseback riding, running, mountain biking and climbing. But, she prefers to spend her time practicing her passion of Egoscue and guiding people to achieve a pain free lifestyle! http://www.egoscue.com/houston.php

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop Egoscue Houston, TX 601 Sawyer St., Suite 105 Houston, Texas 77007 713-590-3990 January 28, 2015 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs 713 590-3990 Know someone who really needs Egoscue? Bring them to this Free inter-active workshop! Call to reserve your spot today 713 590-3990 Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the proven 9-step process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. We will even have a few fun prizes to give away. Event Leader: Kristina McDaniel, Clinic Owner/Director/Therapist kristina@egoscue.com Kristina is an Advanced Exercise Therapist and Certified Egoscue Instructor through the Egoscue University. With a BA in Business Management from Le Tourneau University, she also is a certified Personal Trainer through Baylor Sports and Medicine Institute. Originally from Charlottesville, VA, Kristina now considers Houston to be her home. Hearing about Egoscue originally from her Orthopedic Surgeon four years ago, Kristina quickly fell in love with The Method and the rest is history! After 3 long years of hard work, she finally opened the first Egoscue clinic in Houston, TX in May 2011 (second clinic in Texas, first being in Austin). In her time spent away from the clinic, Kristina enjoys horseback riding, running, mountain biking and climbing. But, she prefers to spend her time practicing her passion of Egoscue and guiding people to achieve a pain free lifestyle! http://www.egoscue.com/houston.php

Monday, March 9, 2015 Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Kayaking 101 7:00 – 8:30 pm REI - 7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 Kayaking is so much fun, and of course, fun is good! It's exercise, it's meditation, it's friendship, it's adventure, it is really whatever you want it to be. Please come join us for an evening of all-things-kayak, you'll be hooked in no time at all! “It's opener, out there, in the wide, open air.” Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go! Kayaking is a magical opportunity to see the world from the beauty of our lakes, streams, bayous, rivers and oceans. Kayaking is fun, easy and doesn't require a lot of strength. In fact, one of the things we will cover this evening is proper kayaking technique doesn't mean arm muscles - it's abs that get you where you want to go, and we will show you how to get where you want to go. Have questions about gear? What kind of boat is good for a beginner? Do you use different boat for different water? What paddle do you need? Do you have to wear a pfd (life jacket)? What other gear is needed to get you out on the water? The only thing more fun than talking about gear is using it - tonight we're just talking Bet you will be surprised by all the things you can do in a kayak. We paddle around Houston (it is the Bayou City, you know) we paddle around the state (there are amazing places in Texas) and we paddle around the world (Scotland & Guatemala last year). Ever heard of Kayak Polo? We play a version every month that is a little more like kayak hockey - in pool. We'll even teach you to roll your kayak back up if you flip. Once you have that down, then you might just want to join us for some whitewater lessons! What about the Buffalo Bayou Regatta? Only the coolest kayak race/paddle in the state! Want to chill a little take your puppy for ride! There are so many wonderful places to get on the water in and around town and around the state. This is a great opportunity to receive firsthand recommendations, ask questions an even learn about future BCO events on the water and activities to join in on! “Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!” Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go! Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@Bayoucityoutdoors.com

Saturday, February 14, 2015 Bayou City Outdoors Valentine's Farmers Market Bike Ride 8AM – Noon Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 There is no love greater than food! If you plan on treating yourself or a loved one with a delicious home cooked meal tonight, you might as well opt for the freshest quality around! Did you know many of our local restauranteurs shop at the Farmers Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride ). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) all levels of riders and all types of sweeties are welcome. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise through 2-3 markets to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery and one of the first of it’s kind. Good food, good brews and good friends on this Valentine's Day. No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from the B-Cycle kiosk around town: http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx. Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @ www.westendbikes.com, Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM to Noon. Free for members and non-members alike. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Monday, February 9, 2015 BCO & REI Present: Green Scene & Houston Food Faves 7:00 PM -8:30 PM REI- warehouse in the back of the store 7538 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77063 Back by popular demand with even more yummy local-grown treats to try! Does living in the 3rd largest city make you feel like you… well – live in a big city? Ready to slow down and smell the coffee- in your own backyard? Join REI and Bayou City Outdoors for Green Scene 101 & Houston Foodie Extravaganza, as we deliver the scoop on Houston’s local foodie “Green Scene.” Plus, you’ll meet some of the top purveyors in the Houston food scene who might just have a tasty morsel or two to share! Scoop: Love your veggies and locally grown, organic produce? With farm cooperatives, daily farmers markets, and over 20 community gardens throughout the city, we will show you where to fill up your vegetable crisper. Plus, we’ll show you where you can pick your own tomatoes, blueberries, flowers and more. Scoop: Did you know we have a dairy warehouse filled with artisan cheeses, right in the middle of town? Tastings are open to the public every Friday and Saturday, pick up the map and learn more. Scoop: Into microbreweries? You have options in Houston. Did you know we have over 10 breweries? With such a long list, and more and more popping up, you could stop by a different brewery every day of the week. Or, you can head over to one of our favorites, St. Arnold's for a tour and a sip everyday except Sunday! Also, Karbach and Buffalo Bayou Brewing have cornered their share of the local brewing market recently and it sure is delicious. Scoop: Houston is now one of the top coffee ports in the world! You might get the chance to meet one of the head roasters in town who delivers to his closer customers on his bicycle. Scoop: Houston is the home for one of the largest and fastest growing networks of local businesses, organizations, initiatives and individuals all coming together to focus on quality of life issues? Join us and get more info on how to get involved! We’ll help you see the treasure trove in your own backyard and become a localvore before you know it! February 9, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, REI, 7538 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77063. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Friday, January 23, 2015 7th Annual BCO Travel Party Byzantio Cafe & Bar 403 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 7 PM – 9 PM Pack your bags, find your passport, and if you don’t have a travel companion – don’t worry – there are always plenty of fun BCO adventurers up for a little jaunt! In 2014 we went to Nepal, Grand Lake, Colorado, Jackson Hole, Ireland, Goblin National Park, Italy, New Mexico, Idaho, and hiked Rocky Mountain National Park and Ouachita Trail to name a few! What does 2015 have in store for Bayou City Outdoors? We’ll be showcasing some of our newest trips tonight but here’s a quick sneak peak: Plan on cruising Cozumel, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, skiing Beaver Creek and Whistler Canada, checking out West Texas Fitness Camp, the California wine country and Pacific Coast, exploring Iceland, hanging out in the Hill Country at the annual Rock Out Weekend, and so much more! These are only the trips we’re leaking to press right now. Join us to learn about all the travel adventure 2015 has to offer. Tonight you will get the details, meet the trip leaders, meet travel companions, and make some new and awesome friends. All you have to do next is grab your luggage, pack your camera, and plan on adventuring with BCO – see you on the road! There is a decent sized parking lot to the left of Byzantio and parking available on the street. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com