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TIME CHANGE! Sunday, January 18, 2015 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Bayou City Outdoors - A Walk in the Woods We meet in the Rugby 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. As long as it is cool out (70 or less), this is a dog friendly event that your canines can enjoy with us. They do need to be on leash and don’t forget your doggy bags. After the hike, a group always goes out for breakfast and coffee. Here’s what our friends at GHORBA.orghave 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, 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: Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Monday, January 12, 2015 - 7 PM – 8:30 PM Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Biking 101 REI – in the back of the store 7538 Westheimer Houston, TX 77063 Houston has it all when you're looking to bike! If you want to cruise, commute, mountain bike or road bike, we'll show you where to go and how to get started. Who needs to drive when Houston has over 80 miles of trails in the parks and 345 miles of street trails? Don’t own a bike yet? No problem, we have B-Cycle, in fact we have one of the largest fleets of bicycle sharing in the country. With information on the best routes in Houston and some simple bike maintenance tips, you'll enjoy riding the streets (or the trails) on your bicycle with ease and confidence! We’ll also give you the top 3 things you should check on your bike before every ride to keep you safe and comfy. Once you are ready to roll, we invite you to join us on one of the featured Bayou City Outdoors biking events – we have a sweet Valentine's Farmers Market Ride on February 14, there is no love greater than fresh and organic produce! RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO, B-Cycles & Sunday Streets HTX Ride! December 7, 2014 Meet at 12:00 PM leave at 12:30 PM We are meeting at Market Square Park 301 Milan Street Houston, TX 77002 Grab a B-Cycle or your own bike and join in on the fun as we hop on our rides and cruise to Sunday Streets HTX in the East End/Fifth Ward and join up with our BCO biking brethren. We are meeting at Market Square Park around 12:00 noon and riding out at 12:30 PM (street parking is free on Sundays). Everyone is more than welcome to grab a bite to eat from Niko Niko's before we roll out at 12:30. On our way to the East End/Fifth Ward, plan on cruising the neighborhoods and streets of H-town and checking out the sites. Once we get to the Eastside, we'll meet with more riders at the virtual B-Cycle station at El Tiempo. We'll cruise the Sunday Street as a group, or break into smaller bike gangs and explore the area from a fresh perspective-- outside of our vehicles! Bring a friend or come alone, you'll have plenty people to ride and chat with. For those who want to ride back to Market Square together we'll be leaving the East End from El Tiempo around 3:15 PM. Please be sure to RSVP at www.BayouCityOutdoors.com (calendar) so we have a good head-count. ALSO, check the B-Cycle site for bike station locations - there is a station at Market Square but they fly off the racks. There are several other stations within walking distance of the Square. Market Square is located at 301 Milan Street and Congress. You can also download the Bcycle app which will show you all stations and how many bikes at each! Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Cheer Party December 19, 2014 - 7-10 PM Noveau Art Bar 2913 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 Jingle all the way to Noveau Art Bar for BCO's Holiday Cheer Party. Skip the shopping tonight, step away from the computer and come hang out with your BCO friends. In true BCO fashion, you can also help out one of our favorite local organizations, Friends For Life by either bringing supplies such as dog & cat bedding, food, toys, paper towels or stopping by the donation jar for cash and checks. If you write a check make it out to Friends For Life. See you there - we have most of the place to ourselves and Noveau Art Bar has great food and drink. PARKING: there is plenty of parking in the lot, if we run out there is parking across the street and on the street! About our selected charity: Friends For Life is the fastest growing No Kill animal adoption and rescue organization in Houston, dedicated to offering No Kill solutions to the animals of Houston and the people who want to help them. Their programs include rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, humane education and animal food/supply support. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors 3rd Annual Reindeer Romp December 14, 2014 - 4 – 6 PM Memorial Park – meeting in front of Beck’s Prime in the parking lot Beck’s Prime Memorial Park/Golf Course parking lot 1001 East Memorial Loop Drive Check in at the white Jeep Wrangler with the Bayou City Outdoors banner when you arrive Arrive early, as parking will be busy!! ''On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen! Now on Comet, on Cupid, on – “ You the get the idea. Now come on and put your reindeer antlers on and romp with us through the non-snowy trails of Memorial Park. We’ll make merry as we celebrate the season with a short hike. Come Prepared!! Tennis shoes or hiking boots, we’ll be dining at Beck’s Prime in the park at the Golf Center after our walk. Note that we’ll be "selling" reindeer antlers for a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will go to the Memorial Park Conservancy. If you kept your antlers from last year’s hike bring them, you’ll be sporting a double rack! Meet at 4 PM we will head out about 4:10. We will go to Becks Prime after the hike for dinner from 6 to 7 PM. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

December 13, Saturday Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Farmers Market Tour by Bike Meet at 8:30 AM leave at 9:00 to noon Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Drive Houston, TX 77007 We have several Farmer Markets right here in the middle of the city, which bring in local organic produce every Saturday. Bring your backpack to carry what you purchase, and let's shop the markets on our bikes! Now we're riding it Holiday Style! Wear Christmas colors, put your jingle bells on, or even decorate your helmet! Santa hats are great as long as they fit over your helmet. Come out and stretch your legs biking to the Farmer’s Markets of Houston to shop for local organic produce! Hop on your bike and let’s take a ride through the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston. This is a very social ride and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise through the market 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! If you’d like to join us but don’t own a bike, there are several options around town. You can pick up a bike from the B-Cycle kiosk around town (details here: 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 Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet November 20, 2014 - 6:30-9 PM Lucky's Pub- Heights 2520 Houston Ave Houston, TX 77009 Join BCO for a Meet & Greet at Lucky’s Pub in the Heights before you go into a turkey coma. Step away from the upcoming family visitation anxieties and hang out with your BCO friends. They have a terrific patio and tons of craft beer on draft. So come get Lucky at Lucky's! We have most of the place to ourselves and Lucky's has great food, drinks and parking - see you there! 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 – come! You won’t want to miss this monthly social meeting of the like-minded! PARKING: Plenty of parking in Lucky's lot and extra across the street. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Graffiti Ride -- Round Two 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sunday, November 16, 2014 Meeting in the Houston Zoo parking lot 6200 Hermann Park Dr Houston, TX 77030 Have you noticed the ever-evolving outdoor artwork adorning the city these days? Well, we have! Our first graffiti ride was such a hit we knew we had to do it again. Graffiti has moved from outlaw to street law, and some of the top artists and newcomers are painting it up right here in Houston. We’ll be riding around H-town checking out some of the more prominent and promising graphics to be seen. Most of the ride today is on the streets of Houston, so DON’T forget your helmet – if you do, we will have a few to lend. We’ll wind down the day at Bodegas Taco Shop in the Museum District for some tacos and a margarita or two. So bring some cash, your bike, helmet and see art like you have never seen it before, right from the seat of your bike! 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 on the far RIGHT side of the zoo parking lot (away from the main entrance near the outside gift shop and Pinewood Cafe) look for the yellow BCO signs. Additional info & RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

8th Annual Bayou City Outdoors Haunted Hike & Pizza Party meet at 6:30- 9:30 PM Memorial Park near the rugby/soccer field parking lot N Picnic LN - Houston, TX 77007 Get your spooky with BCO as we hike and slither our way through Memorial Park with our closest pals on Halloween! We will nourish ourselves afterwards with pizza and beverages, for those who make it out of the forest. Tap into your inner wolf or go all vampy on us, or come as a traditional ghoul (or, hey, wear your office attire– that could be scary enough!) Leave the bars to the zombies and join us in the woods for some quality and creepy exercise and socializing at Memorial Park. We meet at 6:30 and depart at 7 PM sharp from the rugby/soccer field parking lot ( click for map) (For you chickens out there - just come to the after-party starting around 8 PM in the rugby/soccer field parking lot). Don’t get left in the dark and don’t forget to wear walking shoes (it is a hike no matter how dead you are), a flashlight, bug spray, and a little money just in case. Open to members, guests and the public (we love fresh meat) – bring a friend or come alone, if you dare. You'll be sure to find a devil or two to talk to. (Please no dogs at this hike) Meeting location: http://goo.gl/maps/GJaN (where we meet for trail running) RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors MS150 2015 Kick-Off and Q&A Dinner Monday, October 20, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant 4701 N Main St Houston, TX 77009 Everything you ever wanted to know about riding in the MS150 with Team BCO. For bikers, October in Houston can mean only one thing, it's registration opening time for the MS150 ride from Houston to Austin. If you’ve ever thought about participating in the MS150 ride but didn't because you were not quite sure what to expect, then join us to learn everything you ever wanted to know. If you’re a seasoned veteran, then just come out and say “hi!” We'll go through the event from A-Z and answer any questions you may have about the ride. We'll discuss: * Registration * Fundraising requirements and tips * Benefits of riding with Team BCO * Training Series * Equipment you may need for your ride * Overnight lodging at the Bed & Breakfast * How to get back to Houston * Anything else you may have a question about We will have some experts on hand to answer questions such as: * Bike Barn Fit Studio will be demonstrating proper bike fit. * JLocal bike shop will be helping people with gear tips and bike maintenance. * Egoscue will be providing exercises and tips on how to avoid riding injuries and stresses. * Simply Relaxation Massage will be providing you with stretches and tips on staying and comfortable and relaxed while training. So, if you've put off riding the MS150, this is the year to join us. Whether you're new to cycling or haven't been on a bike in years, our team and training will get you across the finish line - one of the more rewarding experiences you'll have. BCO will be there to support you every pedal stroke of the way. Meet at 6:30pm; Meeting starts at 7:00pm. Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant, 4701 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

October 31, Friday 8th Annual Bayou City Outdoors Haunted Hike & Pizza Party meet at 6:30- 9:30 PM Memorial Park near the rugby/soccer field parking lot N Picnic LN Houston, TX 77007 Get your spooky with BCO as we hike and slither our way through Memorial Park with our closest pals on Halloween! We will nourish ourselves afterwards with pizza and beverages, for those who make it out of the forest. Tap into your inner wolf or go all vampy on us, or come as a traditional ghoul (or, hey, wear your office attire– that could be scary enough!) Leave the bars to the zombies and join us in the woods for some quality and creepy exercise and socializing at Memorial Park. We meet at 6:30 and depart at 7 PM sharp from the rugby/soccer field parking lot (713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Roof Top Party Meet & Greet October 25, 2014 - 7- 10 PM Rosemont Social Club 910 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! Well, we hope not, but we certainly like the attitude and the altitude upstairs at Rosemont Social Club. We want you to come party with us on one of the nicest roof top bars in Houston, located right in the heart of Montrose. (Don't panic, plenty of parking! See details below.) There have delicious light bites and serious mixology happening on this roof, you are sure to be dazzled and not just by stars. Three words: Strawberry Basil Smash- yummy. We have all four cabanas reserved upstairs especially for BCO, so don't be shy! Come check out one of Houston's newest and coolest lounges and dance the night away upstairs at Rosemont Social Club. Down low on parking: they have complimentary valet directly behind Uchi (Rosemont Social Club is right nextdoor to Uchi.) There are also 2 lots adjacent to the valet lot where you can park for free. If you're parking on the street, be very careful of no parking signs. Residents have no parking areas. When in doubt use the valet. It's free. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: CAMPING 101 October 13, 2014 – 7:30 – 8:30 PM REI - Houston (Galleria Area) 7538 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77063 Ever dream of sleeping under the stars? Was the last time you camped with the scouts when you were in second grade? That's been too long! Texas has some great camping spots and you only need a little knowledge to get outside and enjoy it all! Join us for Camping 101 where you will learn the basics you need to know about camping including what to take, what not to take, how to set up a tent, and great places to camp. Wonder what the difference is between car camping, primitive camping and backpacking? We will also review the equipment you will need for camping with in-store demonstration of tents and camping gear. * What to take? What Not to Take? * Tent Setup 101 * Car Camping, Primitive Camping, Backpacking? * Where to go? Who to go with? Speaker: Kelly Howard has helped people connect to each other over activities and exciting adventures in and around the Houston area for the past 14 years! She'll be leading a big camp out at Buescher State Park the weekend of November 7- check the BCO calendar for details. 7:00 PM - Class; 8:00 PM - Gear demonstrations. REI, 7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063. For more information call 713-524-3567 or visit http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Presents: Picassos by Paws Painting Party & Fundraiser September 28, 2014 - 2- 4:30 PM Urban Tails 1618 Webster St Houston, TX 77003 BARK and you shall receive- back by popular tail wags is... Picasso's by Paws Painting Party & Fundraiser! Bring your 4-leggers, bring the 2-leggers and definitely bring the cameras because you are going to want to capture this for posterity! Join Bayou City Outdoors & Urban Tails for Picasso's by Paws, a fundraiser for Houston SNAP (Spay-Neuter Assistance Program). We'll be assisting the dogs in bringing out their inner Picasso with safe water based paints and canvases. Every dog gets to paint their own masterpiece and then for a small donation ($10 - $20 suggested minimum donation) you can take it home. Put it up on the fridge or hang it in the living room, this is barking good art! After painting, there will be a shampoo and wading pool station. Don't forget your leash and bling is you want - this will be a big bash!! This annual fundraiser for SNAP will be held indoors this year at the Urban Tails daycare facility. You'll go home with a doggy bag of goodies and there will be some doggone good door prizes to be won! Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet September 25, 2014 - 6:30-9 PM Warehouse Bar & Chill 3333 W 11th Street Houston, TX 77008 Whether you’re in the mood for local craft beer, house ground gourmet burgers, a black bean wrap, or rustic bread pudding, Warehouse Bar & Chill offers a little something for every palate. Right in the heart of the Heights, we’ll have a private section to ourselves and a happy hour menu for food and drinks. Besides amazing grub, they have over 25 beers on their wall and they make interesting combinations of hand-crafted cocktails with fresh juice. 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 social meeting of outdoor fun lovers! It will be a cool happy hour at Warehouse Bar & Chill. There is tons of parking in the lot! Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors - A Walk in the Woods & Picnic AKA Hiking Memorial Park Trails Meet at 9:00am and leave at 9:15am Picnic at 11:00 am We meet in the Rugby 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. Even with the loss of trees from the drought, it is still green and wooded. Join us for an hour and a half quick-paced hike through some of the lesser-known (and a little 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. As long as it is cool out (70 or less), this is a dog friendly event that your canines can enjoy with us. They do need to be on leash and don’t forget your doggy bags. Bring a cooler with drinks and a snack, a chair, or a blanket and join us for a casual picnic after our hike (No glass please) 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. Once we are in the trails it will be hard for any late arrivals to catch up. Meeting location description: We meet in the Rugby Parking lot. It is on the south side of Memorial drive, on North Picnic Loop Lane (we don’t know why it is called north…it is on the south side) a little more towards the west side of Picnic Loop lane is a smaller parking lot with a tree growing in it. This is the Rugby Parking Lot. Map link: https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=29.765905,-95.445297&spn=0.004933,0.003954&t=h&z=18 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors - A Walk in the Woods & Picnic AKA Hiking Memorial Park Trails Meet at 8:00am and leave at 8:15am Picnic at 11:00 am We meet in the Rugby 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. Even with the loss of trees from the drought, it is still green and wooded. Join us for an hour and a half quick-paced hike through some of the lesser-known (and a little 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. As long as it is cool out (70 or less), this is a dog friendly event that your canines can enjoy with us. They do need to be on leash and don’t forget your doggy bags. Bring a cooler with drinks and a snack, a chair, or a blanket and join us for a casual picnic after our hike (No glass please) 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. Once we are in the trails it will be hard for any late arrivals to catch up. Meeting location description: We meet in the Rugby Parking lot. It is on the south side of Memorial drive, on North Picnic Loop Lane (we don’t know why it is called north…it is on the south side) a little more towards the west side of Picnic Loop lane is a smaller parking lot with a tree growing in it. This is the Rugby Parking Lot. Map link: https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=29.765905,-95.445297&spn=0.004933,0.003954&t=h&z=18 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CLCCA Kermet H. Applewhite Sports and Recreation Center 16511 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062 Want to practice your kayak roll? Don't know what a kayak roll is and want to learn how? We have lots of kayakers who are always looking for guinea pigs (whoops, we mean students) who want a little help. We will be practicing our rolls from 8:00 to 8:30 while we get the Polo court set up. @ 8:30... It is ON - Houston Kayak Polo (aka: Water Hockey) Haven''t played before? Get ready to have an incredibly fun time. We chase the ball, try and make goals, paddle around and in general just crack up. (if you don't know how to roll we will teach you how to wet exit) See the what the Chron has to say about Kayak Polo and BCO: http://www.patrickfallonphoto.com/2011/07/15/intern-diary-houston-chronicle-%E2%80%93-kayak-polo/ If you can''t get there at 8:00 don''t worry, just get there when you can. If you can get there by 7:30 we can have you in a boat and on the water right at 8:00 ***Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and get some for you.*** **Important Insurance Info** We must carry insurance to play at this pool (we might have a reputation) - we are being insured by the awesome American Canoe Association. IF you are an ACA Member bring your card – insurance is free for ACA members. If you are not an ACA member bring $5 cash - that is the cost of your insurance. Don't hurry away when you finish because afterwards we will grab a beer at BJ’s Brewery. Please pre-register on the website so we know if we need to bring gear for you. We are happy to provide a boat and kayak gear. This event is $13 for BCO members and $18 for non-members. Please bring $5 cash for insurance if you are not an ACA member. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and provide for you.

Bayou City Outdoors Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CLCCA Kermet H. Applewhite Sports and Recreation Center 16511 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062 Want to practice your kayak roll? Don't know what a kayak roll is and want to learn how? We have lots of kayakers who are always looking for guinea pigs (whoops, we mean students) who want a little help. We will be practicing our rolls from 8:00 to 8:30 while we get the Polo court set up. @ 8:30... It is ON - Houston Kayak Polo (aka: Water Hockey) Haven''t played before? Get ready to have an incredibly fun time. We chase the ball, try and make goals, paddle around and in general just crack up. (if you don't know how to roll we will teach you how to wet exit) See the what the Chron has to say about Kayak Polo and BCO: http://www.patrickfallonphoto.com/2011/07/15/intern-diary-houston-chronicle-%E2%80%93-kayak-polo/ If you can''t get there at 8:00 don''t worry, just get there when you can. If you can get there by 7:30 we can have you in a boat and on the water right at 8:00 ***Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and get some for you.*** **Important Insurance Info** We must carry insurance to play at this pool (we might have a reputation) - we are being insured by the awesome American Canoe Association. IF you are an ACA Member bring your card – insurance is free for ACA members. If you are not an ACA member bring $5 cash - that is the cost of your insurance. Don't hurry away when you finish because afterwards we will grab a beer at BJ’s Brewery. Please pre-register on the website so we know if we need to bring gear for you. We are happy to provide a boat and kayak gear. This event is $13 for BCO members and $18 for non-members. Please bring $5 cash for insurance if you are not an ACA member. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and provide for you.

Bayou City Outdoors Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CLCCA Kermet H. Applewhite Sports and Recreation Center 16511 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062 Want to practice your kayak roll? Don't know what a kayak roll is and want to learn how? We have lots of kayakers who are always looking for guinea pigs (whoops, we mean students) who want a little help. We will be practicing our rolls from 8:00 to 8:30 while we get the Polo court set up. @ 8:30... It is ON - Houston Kayak Polo (aka: Water Hockey) Haven''t played before? Get ready to have an incredibly fun time. We chase the ball, try and make goals, paddle around and in general just crack up. (if you don't know how to roll we will teach you how to wet exit) See the what the Chron has to say about Kayak Polo and BCO: http://www.patrickfallonphoto.com/2011/07/15/intern-diary-houston-chronicle-%E2%80%93-kayak-polo/ If you can''t get there at 8:00 don''t worry, just get there when you can. If you can get there by 7:30 we can have you in a boat and on the water right at 8:00 ***Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and get some for you.*** **Important Insurance Info** We must carry insurance to play at this pool (we might have a reputation) - we are being insured by the awesome American Canoe Association. IF you are an ACA Member bring your card – insurance is free for ACA members. If you are not an ACA member bring $5 cash - that is the cost of your insurance. Don't hurry away when you finish because afterwards we will grab a beer at BJ’s Brewery. Please pre-register on the website so we know if we need to bring gear for you. We are happy to provide a boat and kayak gear. This event is $13 for BCO members and $18 for non-members. Please bring $5 cash for insurance if you are not an ACA member. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and provide for you.

Bayou City Outdoors Farmer’s Market Bike Ride meet at 8 AM leave at 8:30- 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. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Farmer’s Market Bike Ride meet at 8 AM leave at 8:30- 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. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Hiking 101 September 8, 2014 - 7- 8:30 PM REI Houston Galleria Area 7538 Westheimer (at Voss) Houston, TX 77063 There’s a lot more to hiking than just finding the trailhead or owning a pair of hiking boots. We will be going over what you need for your own hiking adventure and some of the many great trails in and around Houston and Texas. Whether you are looking for an urban hike or a backcountry hike, it is important that you know where you are going, wear the correct clothing and shoes and have the right supplies for your journey. You will be on your way with valuable information from Bayou City Outdoors’ Kelly Howard, who has led hikes in Texas and around the country. This is a free event! Bayou City Outdoors hikes all the time, from inner city, get-to-know-Houston hikes to Big Bend, Garner State Park, Alaska & Spain - we get around. Check out the calendar at www.bayoucityoutdoors.com and let's go! For more information call 713-524-3567 or http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Summer Party and M&G August 28, 2014 - 6:30-9 PM Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance St, Houston, TX 77002 By popular demand, Bayou City Outdoors has an awesome Meet & Greet planned filled with music and tex-mex at our fave, Last Concert Cafe. We’ll have big section to ourselves on the patio and deck surrounded by trees and shade, sure to please any summer enthusiast. The Last Concert Cafe serves Mexican food, so come hungry! 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 – come join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly social meeting of active and fun friends! Our Meet and Greet starts at about 6:30 pm but feel free to arrive earlier since Last Concert’s Happy Hour is from 5- 7pm. And then you are in for a real treat when the Annie B Band kicks off the night at 7 pm. See you there! There is street parking all along the street! Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

August 22, 2014 Bayou City Outdoors Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CLCCA Kermet H. Applewhite Sports and Recreation Center 16511 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062 Want to practice your kayak roll? Don't know what a kayak roll is and want to learn how? We have lots of kayakers who are always looking for guinea pigs (whoops, we mean students) who want a little help. We will be practicing our rolls from 8:00 to 8:30 while we get the Polo court set up. @ 8:30... It is ON - Houston Kayak Polo (aka: Water Hockey) Haven''t played before? Get ready to have an incredibly fun time. We chase the ball, try and make goals, paddle around and in general just crack up. (if you don't know how to roll we will teach you how to wet exit) See the what the Chron has to say about Kayak Polo and BCO: http://www.patrickfallonphoto.com/2011/07/15/intern-diary-houston-chronicle-%E2%80%93-kayak-polo/ If you can''t get there at 8:00 don''t worry, just get there when you can. If you can get there by 7:30 we can have you in a boat and on the water right at 8:00 ***Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and get some for you.*** **Important Insurance Info** We must carry insurance to play at this pool (we might have a reputation) - we are being insured by the awesome American Canoe Association. IF you are an ACA Member bring your card – insurance is free for ACA members. If you are not an ACA member bring $5 cash - that is the cost of your insurance. Don't hurry away when you finish because afterwards we will grab a beer at BJ’s Brewery. Please pre-register on the website so we know if we need to bring gear for you. We are happy to provide a boat and kayak gear. This event is $13 for BCO members and $18 for non-members. Please bring $5 cash for insurance if you are not an ACA member. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 Please let us know if you do not have a boat or gear and we will try and provide for you.