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Bayou City Outdoors Pub Stroll & Scavenger Hunt July 24, 2014 Start at Lucky's Pub (EaDo) - 6-9 PM 801 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003 Grab your buds and put on your best scavenging goggles because BCO is about to give you something to hunt for! Our Pub Stroll & Scavenger hunt kicks off at Lucky's downtown. From there, the traveling party will break into teams and cavort (or race) around EaDo while we go on a wild photo goose chase crossing items off our list. On our journey we'll stop at surrounding watering holes to refresh and regroup then it's back to the chase. This is one fun gathering you won't want to lose or miss out on because first team to finish will win an awesome prize!! Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors stand up paddleboard lessons - on the water! July 20, 2014 - 2 PM- 6 PM at 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.

Bayou City Outdoors Bikes, Bats, Brews & Bcycles - all on Buffalo Bayou! July 12, 2014 7:45 PM – 10:00 PM Meet at 7:15 PM in front of the Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot (leaving at 7:45 PM) located at 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 Join us for Bats, Bikes, Bcycles & Brews on our beautiful Buffalo Bayou! We ride from the Fonde Community Center along the Buffalo Bayou Hike Bike Trail to the Waugh Street Bat viewing platform at Allen Parkway and Waugh street bridge. The bats generally start leaving the bridge somewhere between 8:15 and 8:30 We'll hang out with the bats for awhile and watch them depart and then use the Hike Bike Trail to head downtown for a brew or two and possibly a snack. Everyone who RSVP's will be entered to win a bat viewing trip for 2 on the Buffalo Bayou Pontoon Bat! We'll be passing the Bat Bucket so bring along a few $'s, proceeds benefit our Buffalo Bayou trails. All types of bikes welcome - Helmets required (if you are renting a B-Cycle we will bring helmets for you) Lights & reflectors are a really good idea... Parking at Lot H or on Sabine street. (see parking map) Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: SUP 101 – Stand Up & Paddle! 7 PM- 8 PM REI Westheimer 7538 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77063 ‘Sup, y’all? It is the hottest 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. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Birthday Bash 7 PM- 10 PM Saturday, June 21, 2014 The De Gaulle 2811 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77002 Shhhhhh! It's BCO's birthday and we're inviting you. It's not easy getting into a Speakeasy, but we'll be sending you the password when you RSVP. This year our birthday bash is a little different, we're playing dress up. (Dress up not required, but encouraged.) We are taking over the brand-new, ultra chic, The De Gaulle for the evening. Think red velvet, chandeliers, and Paris 1920s. There will be flappers on hand to teach the Lindy and you can swing to the beat of the evening. Card games, portraits, and a silent BCO film for our roaring amusement. The fun will be flowing like milk and honey, honey! Come drink and dance the night away at our Lucky 13th Birthday Bash! No password, no party. Parking: There are parking meters along Washington Ave that run until 2 AM for a couple of bucks an hour, sweetie. If worse comes to worst, The De Gaulle has valet parking. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Summertime Dogs 101 – Hikes, Health & Happy Paws 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM REI - Houston (Galleria Area) 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 · Pick up a detailed list of Dog Parks & Hiking trails that are dog friendly · Learn about dog safety in the Houston summer and how to tell if your dog is overheating and heading for a problem (hint – it can happen VERY quickly) · How to fit your dog for a life jacket and how to determine if they need one. · Fitting your dog for boots and learning when they need to be wearing 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 sympton of heat stroke and was able to get their dog to the vet int time – 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 Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Find us in the back of the store in the warehouse area.

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet 6:30 PM- 9 PM Live Oak Grill & Bar 10444 Hempstead Highway Houston, Texas 77092 By popular demand, Bayou City Outdoors has an awesome Meet & Greet planned at Live Oak Grill & Bar. We’ll have a private section to ourselves and a happy hour menu for food and drinks. The patio and deck at Live Oak Grill is surrounded by trees and shade, sure to please any summer enthusiast. 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! So join your fellow BCO members for a cool happy hour at Live Oak Bar & Grill. There is tons of parking in the lot! Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors - A Walk in the Woods AKA Hiking Memorial Park Trails July 12, 2014 Meet at 8:45am and leave at 9:00am We meet in the Rugby Parking lot 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. After the hike, a group is going to the Black Walnut Café @ 5512 Memorial Drive. 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.” Photo by TripAdvisor.com 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 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors - A Walk in the Woods AKA Hiking Memorial Park Trails May 18, 2014 Meet at 8:45am and leave at 9:00am We meet in the Rugby Parking lot 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. After the hike, a group is going to the Black Walnut Café @ 5512 Memorial Drive. 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.” Photo by TripAdvisor.com 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 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Farmers Market Ride & Cruiser Giveaway Saturday, June 14 Meet at 8:00 AM Ride at 8:30 til Noon Market Square Park: 301 Milam St (@ Congress) Houston, TX 77002 Houston's on a roll and so is BCO. We want you to join us on Saturday, June 14th where we'll be holding a special summer Farmers Market Ride. You might just ride away with a brand new cruiser*, compliments of Bayou City Outdoors and Urban Bicycle Gallery. Biking in Houston is getting better and better, and we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the ride of their life this summer. #EnjoyTheRideBCO Here's everything you need to know to join us on the ride and get entered in the drawing! We will be meeting at Market Square at 8 AM Saturday morning and rolling out at about 8:30. From there, we'll head over to Urban Harvest Market on Eastside. Bring a backpack or basket to carry all the amazing goodies from tons of different vendors. You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade bread and pasta, local goat cheese and flowers. It's a top Houston destination, and we'll hangout while everyone has coffee, a snack or two, explores the shops, and enjoys the live entertainment! We will take a different route back downtown to Market Square, maybe even checking out the new Buffalo Bayou trail. Once back at Market Square we'll have the cruiser drawing. How do you win you ask? First everyone needs to RSVP at http://BayouCityOutdoors.com ! Then head on over to our Facebook page at Facebook.com/bayoucityoutdoors, become a fan and comment on their favorite biking path in the Greater Houston Area. Once that is done, bonus points are awarded for fans to gain more entries. You have the option of following us on Twitter and Instagram, and/or uploading a photo of your favorite bike path in Houston on the social media platform of your choice.-- don't forget to use the official #EnjoyTheRideBCO hashtag so we can find it. Fans can enter the contest once per day. The contest begins on May 19th and contest entries will be accepted until 12 PM Central Time on Friday, June 13, 2014. The winner will be selected through a random drawing among all eligible entries sent in during the promotion period. The winner will then be notified via e-mail. *We'll be giving away a $250 gift certificate to Urban Bicycle Gallery once we get back to Market Square. The winner can use it towards a new cruiser; UBG has some awesome ones, or spend the certificate however they please. If you don't have a bike to participate in the Farmers Market Ride, please utilize Houston's awesome bike share program- Bcycle. They are all over the city and you can rent a bike for the day, or pick up an annual membership. There are a few stations near Market Square Park. https://houston.bcycle.com Live nearby and want to get dropped off and not pay or mess with parking? Zip Cars will be providing rides with bike racks for people interested in carpooling. (Carpool locations will be posted June 3rd.) Or, you can park downtown near Market Square - street parking is metered and there's always room in the Market Street garage. More parking info: http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2010-04-21/Parking_101.pdf) Farmers Market Cruiser Giveaway #EnjoyTheRideBCO Sponsors: * Houston BCycle * Buffalo Bayou Partnership * Urban Harvest * Downtown District * Urban Bicycle Gallery * Aqoopa * Zipcar Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com Bayou City Outdoors is the largest outdoor activity and social club in the state of Texas! Each month we hold between 80 and 100 events. Activities range from hiking to biking, kayaking to camping, rock climbing to mountain biking and all kinds of socials thrown in. Most of our events are in the Houston area, but we travel too. All over the world and all over the country, we are always game for adventure!

Bayou City Outdoors Farmer’s Market Bike Ride 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 resturantures 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 eatry 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 & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

July 18, 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.

June 20, 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.

May 16, 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.

Bayou City Outdoors White Water Weekend Olympic Outdoor Center 602 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666 Friday through Sunday or 8 AM Saturday 3 PM $95 if you are a BCO member and $130 for non-members. What to expect & Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice & introduction dinner. Saturday morning: 8:00 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! We will have a boat fit for those arriving Saturday morning at TG Canoes & Kayaks. PLEASE NOTE: if you are arriving from Houston Saturday morning you can meet at TG's.TG's Canoe & Kayak 402 Pecan Park Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 or at the Center - we leave the Center at 8:00am Saturday early afternoon - lunch - bring money as we enjoy lunch from a local establishment. (if you need to be back to Houston early, this is the time to leave) Saturday afternoon - head down the river and practice skills learned in the AM. Saturday evening - dinner for those who stay over. Sunday AM - Rio Vista or River Trip! If you are just arriving, get fitted quick. We leave the Center at 8:30 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!! San Marcos is about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Houston. It is possible to get up very early, drive in for the lessons and then drive home. It is more fun to plan on staying for the entire weekend or come in on Friday night, stay over (details below) have dinner and then possibly decide on Saturday afternoon that you had so much fun you want to go on Sunday, too. Happens all the time! RSVP - please RSVP on the calendar for Saturday &/or Sunday so we have a head count What to expect if you are NEW... If you have never joined us for this weekend instruction before you are in for a treat. You will be learning from some of the top instructors in the country, right here in Texas! The instructors tailor the lessons to each individual student, so you can work on specific skills or general knowledge. What to expect if you have taken this class before... I have taken this class 5 times (okay, maybe I'm slow learner:)) but every time, I learn new skills. You will have the opportunity to work on rolling if you wish, new strokes and advanced strokes and skills. Details for the weekend: ALL Kayak Equipment & instruction are included in the price for the weekend - the following is what you will need to bring: WHAT TO BRING for the day: sunscreen watershoes or sandals swimsuit or water shorts and rashguard or t-shirt to keep the sun off water bottle and snacks Towel and dry clothes cash or cc for lunch Most of this will be left in your car except your water and snacks. If you have a small dry bag that you can throw water, snack and sunscreen in that is great. They can be found at REI and Academy. If not, usually there is someone who can help hold stuff for you Dinner - we have an event on Friday night for dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. We hangout, meet the instructors, meet each other and generally just chill. Breakfast is usually something you brought or just grab on your way to the Olympic Outdoor Center (OOC). Lunch is at a local spot so bring cash or cc, you should bring a snack or two also. Bar powers and water are a good option. Dinner Saturday night is also in San Marcos. Sunday breakfast and lunch are a repeat of Saturday. If you paddle Sunday we finish on the river early enough for you to get back to Houston for a good night''s rest. WHEN TO ARRIVE: If you come in on Friday afternoon (6:00 to 7:00) you can get fitted for a boat and gear. You can also work on your roll if you want, get a head start! This makes Saturday morning a lot less hectic! If you can not come Friday night then plan on being at the OOC no later than 8:00 am Saturday morning. DIRECTIONS: Please read the directions to the OOC carefully, it can be a little hard to see the entrance. OOC Center, San Marcos TX Address: 602 North Interstate 35, San Marcos Texas , TX Directions: From the intersection of I-35 & 80 (coming from Luling). Turn left onto the feeder of Interstate 35 SOUTH. Get in the right hand lane When right LANE ENDS, turn RIGHT. You are turning under the freeway as if you were going to go north on 35. You will come to a stop sign just after the bridge, if you look slightly to your left you will be looking at the Olympic Outdoor Center. Turn left, get in right hand land and then turn right onto the gravel road. Car pooling: Please, if you would like to car pool put a note in your RSVP comments stating when you can go, how many days you are staying and where, and a contact option - usually a cell and email are best. Frequently people will meet on the west side of town to car pool together. ACCOMMODATIONS: (please note in your comments where you will be staying) For the CAMPERS in the group Shady Grove which is a very nice site on the San Marcos river about a 10 minute drive from the OOC. *All details are below, please remember to bring cash or check, that is what they prefer. For those who would rather not camp here are a couple of HOTEL OPTIONS. Red Roof Inn i& Econo Lodge are across the highway from OOC. Prices change all the time, last time we checked, king rooms were $54 plus tax and queen rooms (2 queens) were $79.00 plus tax. Red Roof number is 512-754-8899 & Econo Lodge is (512) 353-5300. These are pretty low-budget motels. Country Inn Suites are close - they are higher, usually around $130 1560 IH 35 South, San Marcos TX 78666, USA Reservations: +1 (800) 830-5222 US/Canada Toll-free Telephone: +1 (512) 392-8111 Camping Directions: Shady Grove Campground Address: 9515 FM 1979; Martindale, TX 78655 , TX Directions: From Interstate 10: Take the 1st Luling exit #183. When you reach the light which is the intersection of 183 & 80 turn right, cross the rr tracks and take your 3rd left onto #80 also know as East Davis street. Follow this towards San Marcos/Martindale. as you reach Martindale you will turn left on FM 1979 (the only direction you can turn) and proceed on FM 1979 for about one mile. Cross the river and Shady Grove is immediately on the left. http://mysite.verizon.net/resr1sp0/id4.html The campground is self-serve registration. Bring cash and pay at the gate. $5.00 per night - put your money in the envelope, fill out an entrance permit and hang on your rear view mirror. Parallel park to road at campsite. We don't want to disturb the grass. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors White Water Weekend Olympic Outdoor Center 602 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666 Friday through Sunday or 8 AM Saturday 3 PM $95 if you are a BCO member and $130 for non-members. What to expect & Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice & introduction dinner. Saturday morning: 8:00 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! We will have a boat fit for those arriving Saturday morning at TG Canoes & Kayaks. PLEASE NOTE: if you are arriving from Houston Saturday morning you can meet at TG's.TG's Canoe & Kayak 402 Pecan Park Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 or at the Center - we leave the Center at 8:00am Saturday early afternoon - lunch - bring money as we enjoy lunch from a local establishment. (if you need to be back to Houston early, this is the time to leave) Saturday afternoon - head down the river and practice skills learned in the AM. Saturday evening - dinner for those who stay over. Sunday AM - Rio Vista or River Trip! If you are just arriving, get fitted quick. We leave the Center at 8:30 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!! San Marcos is about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Houston. It is possible to get up very early, drive in for the lessons and then drive home. It is more fun to plan on staying for the entire weekend or come in on Friday night, stay over (details below) have dinner and then possibly decide on Saturday afternoon that you had so much fun you want to go on Sunday, too. Happens all the time! RSVP - please RSVP on the calendar for Saturday &/or Sunday so we have a head count What to expect if you are NEW... If you have never joined us for this weekend instruction before you are in for a treat. You will be learning from some of the top instructors in the country, right here in Texas! The instructors tailor the lessons to each individual student, so you can work on specific skills or general knowledge. What to expect if you have taken this class before... I have taken this class 5 times (okay, maybe I'm slow learner:)) but every time, I learn new skills. You will have the opportunity to work on rolling if you wish, new strokes and advanced strokes and skills. Details for the weekend: ALL Kayak Equipment & instruction are included in the price for the weekend - the following is what you will need to bring: WHAT TO BRING for the day: sunscreen watershoes or sandals swimsuit or water shorts and rashguard or t-shirt to keep the sun off water bottle and snacks Towel and dry clothes cash or cc for lunch Most of this will be left in your car except your water and snacks. If you have a small dry bag that you can throw water, snack and sunscreen in that is great. They can be found at REI and Academy. If not, usually there is someone who can help hold stuff for you Dinner - we have an event on Friday night for dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. We hangout, meet the instructors, meet each other and generally just chill. Breakfast is usually something you brought or just grab on your way to the Olympic Outdoor Center (OOC). Lunch is at a local spot so bring cash or cc, you should bring a snack or two also. Bar powers and water are a good option. Dinner Saturday night is also in San Marcos. Sunday breakfast and lunch are a repeat of Saturday. If you paddle Sunday we finish on the river early enough for you to get back to Houston for a good night''s rest. WHEN TO ARRIVE: If you come in on Friday afternoon (6:00 to 7:00) you can get fitted for a boat and gear. You can also work on your roll if you want, get a head start! This makes Saturday morning a lot less hectic! If you can not come Friday night then plan on being at the OOC no later than 8:00 am Saturday morning. DIRECTIONS: Please read the directions to the OOC carefully, it can be a little hard to see the entrance. OOC Center, San Marcos TX Address: 602 North Interstate 35, San Marcos Texas , TX Directions: From the intersection of I-35 & 80 (coming from Luling). Turn left onto the feeder of Interstate 35 SOUTH. Get in the right hand lane When right LANE ENDS, turn RIGHT. You are turning under the freeway as if you were going to go north on 35. You will come to a stop sign just after the bridge, if you look slightly to your left you will be looking at the Olympic Outdoor Center. Turn left, get in right hand land and then turn right onto the gravel road. Car pooling: Please, if you would like to car pool put a note in your RSVP comments stating when you can go, how many days you are staying and where, and a contact option - usually a cell and email are best. Frequently people will meet on the west side of town to car pool together. ACCOMMODATIONS: (please note in your comments where you will be staying) For the CAMPERS in the group Shady Grove which is a very nice site on the San Marcos river about a 10 minute drive from the OOC. *All details are below, please remember to bring cash or check, that is what they prefer. For those who would rather not camp here are a couple of HOTEL OPTIONS. Red Roof Inn i& Econo Lodge are across the highway from OOC. Prices change all the time, last time we checked, king rooms were $54 plus tax and queen rooms (2 queens) were $79.00 plus tax. Red Roof number is 512-754-8899 & Econo Lodge is (512) 353-5300. These are pretty low-budget motels. Country Inn Suites are close - they are higher, usually around $130 1560 IH 35 South, San Marcos TX 78666, USA Reservations: +1 (800) 830-5222 US/Canada Toll-free Telephone: +1 (512) 392-8111 Camping Directions: Shady Grove Campground Address: 9515 FM 1979; Martindale, TX 78655 , TX Directions: From Interstate 10: Take the 1st Luling exit #183. When you reach the light which is the intersection of 183 & 80 turn right, cross the rr tracks and take your 3rd left onto #80 also know as East Davis street. Follow this towards San Marcos/Martindale. as you reach Martindale you will turn left on FM 1979 (the only direction you can turn) and proceed on FM 1979 for about one mile. Cross the river and Shady Grove is immediately on the left. http://mysite.verizon.net/resr1sp0/id4.html The campground is self-serve registration. Bring cash and pay at the gate. $5.00 per night - put your money in the envelope, fill out an entrance permit and hang on your rear view mirror. Parallel park to road at campsite. We don't want to disturb the grass. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

March 16, 2014 Bayou City Outdoors Graffiti Art & Food Truck Bike Ride Market Square Park (in front of Niko Niko's) 301 Milam Street 77002 1:00 – 4:00 pm Have you noticed the outdoor artwork adorning the city these days? Graffiti has moved from outlaw to street art, 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 even have a private showing scheduled at the art studio of Aerosol Warfare! We’ll wind down the day at the Leeland Street Food Truck Court – a flash mob of food trucks that changes every Sunday afternoon, beer and sodas are also available. So bring some cash, your wheels, your helmet and see art like you have never seen it before, 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 at Market Square Park in front of legendary Niko Niko's - grab a bite before we head out if you want! Parking: There is an abundance of on-street parking in downtown. Metered on-street parking is available Monday-Saturday and is free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Make sure you feed the meter when applicable and always pay close attention to City signage. Never park at a red meter or if the street has red markings. Milam and Travis streets along the park are also considered mobility lanes so you cannot park there from 7-9 am or 4-6 pm. $5 parking is available daily at Market Square Garage at 300 Milam which is conveniently located across the street from the park. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet April 30, 2014- 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM El Big Bad 419 Travis Street Houston, Texas 77002 El Big Bad, sounds just like BCO is set in the former Cabo’s building on the corner of Travis and Praire streets overlooking Market Square Park. It’s a new gastro-cantina with a bar menu that’s borderline loco. We’ll have our own area and patio upstairs. So head up the stairs and get ready for a fiesta – there is no way to miss a BCO party! Meet new members and guests, catch up with your BCO buddies, find out more about what BCO has to offer in the upcoming months! PARKING – we’re downtown tonight so shed that Houston fear of parking downtown and read what Market Square Park suggests: There is an abundance of on-street parking in downtown. Metered on-street parking is available Monday-Saturday and is free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Make sure you feed the meter when applicable and always pay close attention to City signage. Never park at a red meter or if the street has red markings. Milam and Travis streets along the park are also considered mobility lanes so you cannot park there from 7-9 am or 4-6 pm. $5 parking is available daily at Market Square Garage at 300 Milam which is conveniently located across the street from the park. 6:30 – 9:00PM. El Big Bad 419 Travis Street, Houston, Texas 77002. More info: call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Triathlon 101 REI warehouse in the back of the store 7538 Westheimer 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, Sunday May 4th Bayou City Outdoors will be holding a „Try it on Tri” for beginners. This event will be for all triathetes who want to practice their swim/bike/run and transitions. Set up to be a fun-only event, it will model a triathon 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 triathles. Additional info & RSVP www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet March 27, 2014 - 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Cottonwood 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, Texas 77018 Cottonwood is our favorite patio in town! The food is awesome, the bar rocks and there’s even occasional live music. 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 – come out and play!! We’ll have our own area reserved, just look for the BCO signs and all the people – there is no way to miss a BCO party! Another great thing about Cottonwood as they have quite a few parking spaces in the lot in front. If there’s no more room in the lot you can park at the park and walk over. See you there. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Biking 101 March 10, 2014 - 7:00 – 8:15 pm REI – warehouse 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 county! 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 5 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 March biking events – 3/15 Farmer Markets and Bayou Regatta Ride &/or 3/16 Houston Great Graffiti Ride. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

April 18, 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.

March 28, 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.

February 28, 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.

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet February 27, 2014 Phoenicia (downtown) 1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM MKT BAR, located in Phoenicia, is a hip wine and beer bar offering light bites and an urban, yet relaxed setting to share with friends. So, please come out and ’Meet and Greet’ and enjoy the evening with us! MKT BAR offers gourmet appetizers, select wines, tasty beers on tap, a unique gelato selection, yummy desserts, dishes and many more. We’ll have our own area reserved and some light bites are being provided. Look for the BCO sign and all the people – there is no way you can miss us! Meet new members and guests, catch up with the BCO crew, find out a little more about BCO or just come hangout! PARKING couldn’t be easier – enter the FREE parking garage the One Park Place garage. Garage entrance is located on McKinney St. between Austin and La Branch. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com