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February 22, 2014 - 8:00 AM – Noon 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

January 25, 2014 - 8:00 AM – Noon 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

Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet Art and Crafts (beer) crawl Join Bayou City Outdoors for a cultured evening of mingling Art, food trucks, complimentary craft beer and live music! To mix things up a bit we've decided to take a new spin on the meaning of Arts & Crafts... As we will surely be immersed in some of the finest art collections in Houston, we've decided to add a little "crafts" to the night... Craft beer that is! Some of our best, local craft breweries will be joining us for our night of good taste. Come try a few or several free samples. After getting your art on, step outside to please your palette with your choice of Houston Food Trucks that will be onsite with tasty treats to purchase. On-site food trucks include Good Dog Hot Dog and Phamily Bites Jimmy Pizzitola will be performing at the Nicole Longnecker Gallery. You can preview Jimmy P. at www.poetontherun.net. We'll be kicking off the evening at the Nicole Longnecker Gallery at 2625 Colquitt Street at 6 PM. Be sure to check-in, pick up a gallery guide, and enter the BCO sweepstakes for a private wine tasting for 10 at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Then make your way through the galleries while mingling and sipping. Each gallery has something unique to offer and you won't want to miss anything. We will wrap up the evening at Parkerson Gallery. Galleries include: Catherine Couturier Gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, Peveto: A Fine Art Resource Management Company, Dean Day Gallery, Thornwood Gallery, Nicole Longnecker Gallery, D.M. Allison Gallery, Parkerson Gallery The Art Crawl goes from 6:00 to 8:00 pm - then we'll head across the street to Hendricks Pub for the rest of the evening. Be sure to RSVP so we have plenty of craft beer to share! Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@Bayoucityoutdoors.com

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 & REI Present: Kayakapolooza February 10th, 2014 REI - 7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 7:00 – 8:15 pm 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

Bayou City Outdoors - A Walk in the Woods AKA Hiking Memorial Park Trails January 26, 2014 Meet at 8:45am and leave at 9:00am We meet in the Rugby Parking lot N Picnic Ln 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. 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.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 Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

January 24, 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.

January 16, 2014 6th Annual Bayou City Outdoors Travel Party Majorca Bistro & Tapas Mid-Town Houston 207-A Gray Street Houston, TX 77002 7:00 – 9:00 PM Pack your bags, find your passport, don’t have a travel companion – don’t worry – there are always plenty of fun BCO adventurers up for a little jaunt! In 2013 we went to Scotland Kayaking, Argentinean wine tasting, Costa Rica adventuring, Alaska touring, Colorado hiking, Panama playing, Bryce-Zion exploring, Mississippi biking...to new a few! What does 2014 have in store for Bayou City Outdoors? We’ll be showcasing some of our newest trips tonight but as here’s a quick sneak preview: Plan on Panama, Big Bend - probably a time or two, Skiing Jackson Hole & Mammoth, Cruising the Southern Caribbean, Hanging out in the Hill Country at the annual Rock Out Weekend, Biking the amazing Katy Bike trail in Missouri (think B&B to B& , West Texas Fitness camp, Nepal, and these are only the trips we’re leaking to press right now! Join us tonight and learn a little more our 2014 Adventures, meet the trip leaders, make some new and awesome friends. Then, grab your coat and pack your hat and plan on adventuring with BCO – see you on the road! Additional info & RSVP www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

January 13, 2014 Bayou City Outdoors and REI present Green Scene 101 & Foodie Extravaganza Take 4 7538 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77063 7:00 – 8:30PM 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 and every Friday and Saturday, pick up the map and learn more! Scoop: Into microbrews? You have options in Houston. On Sundays you can visit the Craft Beer Garden and chill out to some local tunes. Or, any day of the week but Sunday you can stop by our hometown microbrewery, St. Arnold's for a tour and a sip! Karbach and Buffalo Bayou Brewing have cornered their share of the local brewing market recently! 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! For more information call 713-524-3567 or http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com/.

Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Meet & Greet December 19, 2013 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM BCO Holiday Meet & Greet Lucky’s Pub – Heights 2520 Houston Avenue Houston, TX 77009 Come join BCO for our Holiday Meet & Greet at Lucky’s Pub (NEW Heights Location). Skip the shopping tonight, step away from the computer and come just hang out with your BCO friends. In true BCO fashion, you can also help out a couple of our favorite local organizations by either donating a gift card, supplies or your time – whatever works for you! See you there - we have most of the place and Lucky's 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 charities: Our own Andrea Pellerin Requenes with Arrow Ministries will have a gift card tree to hang the gift cards and a sign in table for donating time. Arrow Child and Family Ministries - www.arrow.org - Finds homes for children that have been abused/neglected, and are now in state custody. In helping the foster parents, you can help the kids. They need all types of gift cards - Target or Walmart, gas, food, drugstores etc. all amounts help! CAP – Citizens for Animal Protection: sheltering, rescuing, and placing homeless animals since 1972. You can bring animal supplies (check out the wags to wishes list here: http://www.cap4pets.org/support-us/donation-programs/wish-list) or bring a gift card or just give online at: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/CitizensforAnimalProtection Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

December 14, 2013 Bayou City Outdoors 2nd Annual Reindeer Romp Beck’s Prime Memorial Park/Golf Course parking lot 1001 East Memorial Loop Drive Houston TX 77007 Reindeer Romp Memorial Park – meeting in front of Beck’s Prime in the parking lot Check in at the white Jeep Wrangler with the Bayou City Outdoors banner when you arrive 6:30 – 8:30PM 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!! Bring your flashlights, hiking shoes, and sharp eyes because the first person to find the evil Grinch not only saves Christmas - but gets dinner on BCO. 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 6:30 we will head out about 6:50 Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

December 14, 2013 Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Farmers Market Tour by Bike - Everyone is Welcome! Onion Creek Cafe 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 8:00 AM – NOON 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 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! 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. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Pre-Thanksgiving Meet & Greet November 21, 2013 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Fratelli’s 1330 Wirt Rd Houston, TX 77055 Join BCO at one of our favorite gourmet Italian spots, Fratelli’s Restaurante - for a Pre-Thanksgiving Meet & Greet. We’ll have our own area reserved and some lite bites are being provided. Look for the BCO sign and all the people – there is no way to miss a BCO party! Meet new members and guests, catch up with your BCO crew, or just find out what BCO has in store for the upcoming months. Fratelli’s is serving many authentic Italian dishes, pastas, pizzas, desserts. The wine list is extensive and a full bar is available also. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, so come and ’Meet and Greet’ and enjoy some Italian hospitality with us! Parking is in the lot in the front, behind the bank building and along the street – plenty of room for everyone. 6:30 – 9:00PM. Fratelli’s 1330 Wirt Rd Houston, TX 77055 More info: call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@Bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Pre-Holiday Dog Party & Fundraiser! November 17, 2013 2-4 PM Cottonwood 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, TX 77018 Calling All Com-paw-dres - A pre-holiday dog party & fundraising event Join Bayou City Outdoors for our pre-holiday mix & mingle for people and pups alike. A great opportunity for the 4-leggers to get together before the hectic holiday season as we fetch some fine food and cool brews, all while hanging with friends and making new ones. Bring Fido or just come meet other people who love dogs! We’ll be meeting at Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, on their awesomely large (and dog-friendly) patio Sunday, November 17th from 2-4 PM. To get everyone into the spirit of giving, we will be doing a drawing benefitting the local non-profit organization: Barrio Dogs, Inc. Tickets to enter the drawing will be available to purchase at the event. Winners will be announced at 4 PM. Unable to attend this paws-itively awesome event?... Stay tuned to the Bayou City Outdoors website for additional ways to donate to and volunteer with Barrio Dogs this holiday season. *Barrio Dogs is a growing, grassroots, non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas with an emphasis on education and in raising awareness on proper animal care in the low-income communities. Additional info & RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

November 15, 2013 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 Two awesome events in one evening!! Want to practice that 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 baaaack!!! Houston Kayak Polo (aka: Water Hockey) we are playing at Clear Lake City Community Association indoor pool this season! 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. ***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 - it is free for members. IF you are an ACA Member bring your card - it is free for ACA members. If you are not an ACA member bring $5 cash - that is the cost of your insurance. Don't forget - If you can arrive at 8:00 pm there will be rolling practice as a warm-up exercise before the game! 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.

TEAM BCO MS150 Kick-Off Dinner and Q&A (Everything you ever wanted to know about riding in the MS150 with Team BCO but didn't know to ask.) October in Houston can means one big thing to bicyclists, it's registration time for the MS150 ride from Houston to Austin. If you've ever thought about participating in the MS150 ride but never did because you were not quite sure what to expect, then join us to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the event. 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 * 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 So, if you've put off trying the MS150 because you've been apprehensive about what to expect on the ride, or if you just didn't know the whole process, come out and let us fill you in. Whether you're new to cycling or haven't been on a bike in years, there's no reason why you can't ride the 160 miles from Houston to Austin. When it's all said and done, crossing that finish line in Austin will be one of the more rewarding experiences you''ll have, and BCO will be there to support you every step of the way. Plus, the coolest thing about riding with Team BCO are the people - come out and meet some of the Team and the Team Captains. We ever have a Social Team Captain (we're serious about our fun)! 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Stag's Head Pub, 2128 Portsmouth St. , Houston , TX 77098. We are in the private room to the left once you are inside. Just come on in! Additional info at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

October 15, 2013 HSS presents Ladies Night at Chloe Dao with Matchmaker Jamie Rose DAO Chloe Dao 6127 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77005 6:30 – 8:30PM Calling all Fashionistas – especially our favorite single gal fashionistas! The Houston Social Source and Jamie Rose Matchmaking is partnering with Houston’s own Chloe Dao for a night of fashion, fun, and finding looooove. That’s right, we’ll have experts on-hand like Jamie Rose – Houston’s Millionaire Matchmaker – to give you tips on how to navigate the Houston Single Scene. Experts from Chloe Dao will advise on what to wear on your first date, second date, third date… and then there will be a mini-fashion show. Participants get a special discount that night and we’ll provide light bites and drinks. It’s the perfect way to rev up for the upcoming Holiday season. 6:30 – 8:30, DAO Chloe Dao, 6127 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77005. Parking is across the street in the La Madelaine lot or on the surrounding streets. This event is free so spread the word and bring some friends! RSVP To jennifer@thehoustonsocialsource.com or 713 630 0546.

Houston Social Source & Whole Foods Market present: Meet Market 2013! Friday, October 11, 2013, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Whole Foods Market Montrose, 701 Waugh Dr. Houston, TX 77019 The year was 1986. 2500 single Houstonians converged upon a local grocery for the first ever “Meet Market”. Amidst the games, entertainment, and fresh produce, Houstonians found love! Or at least a healthy melon or two…. The Houston Social Source and Whole Foods Market Montrose bring the event into 2013 - replacing the bar scene and gym for a whole new – and tried and true old-school - approach. Entertainment includes a DJ, games such as a Hula Hoop Contest and Pin The Tail in the parking lot. As the night progresses, matchmakers will be on hand to offer a bit of advice as well as the “aisles of love” game, a truly cool scavenger hunt, and a very fun rendition of the Dating Game. The night will end with Whole Foods Market Montrose showing the movie Clue in the parking lot. Come and meet other Houston Singles while enjoying complimentary drinks and light bites. Open to all! 2013 is bigger and better like butter (find it in the dairy aisle!) Ticket is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To RSVP email Jennifer@theHoustonSocialSource.com or call 713 630 0546 or go to https://TheHoustonSocialSource.com

October 31, 2013 Bayou City Outdoors The Deadly After (hike) Party & Monster Jam 8:00 pm – 10:00pm Beck's Prime Memorial Park 1001 East Memorial Loop (at the Golf Center) Houston, TX 77007 If you are too chicken to join us on the Walking Dead Hike, then come to the After-Party and Monster Jam. You can hang out who whoever makes it back from the hike…If you play an instrument, bring it for the Monster Jam, who knows what kind of noise we can make. Tap into your inner creep and go all out with your undead duds, or come as a traditional ghoul (or, hey, wear your workout clothes – that could be scary enough!) Dress to impress because the creepiest wins dinner and, of course, will be crowned king or queen of BCO undead. We can’t wait to get our hands on you!! See you there… RSVP & more info @ http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

October 31 7th Annual BCO Haunted Hike: The Year of the Walking Dead (and deadly After-Party) 6:30 - 10:00 PM Meet @ Beck's Prime (hike in the woods) 1001 East Memorial Loop (at the Golf Center) Houston, TX 77007 This year, become one of the Walking Dead with us as we hike (or stumble) our way through Memorial Park with our closest undead pals! We will nourish ourselves afterwards with food and drink from Beck's Prime - right in the middle of the park at the Walking Dead After-Party. And it’ll BE a party - if you play an instrument, bring it because we'll be having a BCO monster jam session. Tap into your inner creep and go all out with your undead duds, or come as a traditional ghoul (or, hey, wear your workout clothes – that could be scary enough!) Dress to impress because the creepiest wins dinner and, of course, will be crowned king or queen of BCO undead. For deadly inspiration check out http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead/dead-yourself. Leave the bars to the kids and join us in the woods for some quality (if not CREEPY) exercising and socializing at Memorial Park. Our pack of Walking Dead meets at 6:30pm and departs at 7:00 sharp from Beck's Prime Memorial Park, 1001 East Memorial Loop 77007 (click for map or check the BCO site). (For you chickens out there - just come to the After-Party starting at 8:00 pm at Beck's). 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 for nourishment. Open to members, guests and the public (we love fresh meat) – bring a friend or come alone...you'll meet plenty of friends at our events! (please no dogs at this hike) RSVP & more info @ http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

October 13, 2013 Bayou City Outdoors - Hiking Memorial Park Trails (NEW) 8:00 am – 9:45 am Meet at 8:00am and leave at 8:15am We meet in the Rugby Parking lot N Picnic Ln 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, 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.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 & RSVP www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

September 29, 2013 Bayou City Outdoors Whitewater Kayaking 101 Olympic Outdoor Center 602 North Interstate 35 San Marcos Texas 78666 8:30AM - 3:00PM You can join us for the entire weekend or just one day. Sunday we typically ramp up our kayaking a notch (or two)! We will do a river trip is it has been raining. Otherwise, we head up to the falls at Rio Vista. It is good to have the Saturday class under your belt but if you can only join us for Sunday then please do!! We’ll get you up to speed right away. Let’s put those new kayaking skills to work and take it to the river!! This class is good for beginners or intermediate paddlers alike. The San Marcos is a clear, spring-fed river which is 72 degrees year-round – it’s fantastic! We will meet at the Olympic Outdoor Center at 8:00 am. The cost for the day includes all equipment, shuttle, lunch & instruction. If you would like to opt for an additional rolling class to get your skills up, then there will be a chance to work on this at no additional charge. We are getting an awesome BCO rate of $95.00 per person, per day (instead of the normal $130.00). Price includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Don’t forget: Wear a swimsuit or board shorts and a top. You will probably want a t-shirt to protect you from the sun in the afternoon. If you do not have a dry bag, just bring your river stuff and someone will help you carry it. We will send a check-list to you the week of the event via email to be sure you have everything you need for a perfect weekend! (Please check the event listing on the BCO calendar on 8/30 called White Water Weekend – READ FIRST) This information page will give you additional details on the weekend, lodging, dinners and such) Pay the Olympic Outdoor Center directly. They take cash, checks and credit cards. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors Whitewater Kayaking Instruction 101 September 28, 2013 Olympic Outdoor Center 602 North Interstate 35 San Marcos Texas 78666 8:30AM - 4:30PM 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! If possible, plan to arrive at the Olympic Outdoor Center Friday night for preliminary outfitting and rolling instruction. If you can't make it Friday night, please come early (7:45 am) Saturday to get outfitted. We will be on the water first thing in the morning to get a full day of river fun!! 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. You can do as much or as little as you want, the instructors are here to help you get exactly what you want out of the class. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts! It is so much fun. 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. All you need to bring is water, sunscreen, swimsuit or board shorts and a top. Please bring $3.00 cash for the launch park fee. We are getting an awesome BCO rate of $95.00 per person, per day (instead of the normal $130.00). Price includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Don’t forget: Wear a swimsuit or board shorts and a top. You will probably want a t-shirt to protect you from the sun in the afternoon. If you do not have a dry bag, just bring your river stuff and someone will help you carry it. We will send a check-list to you the week of the event via email to be sure you have everything you need for a perfect weekend! (Please check the event listing on the BCO calendar on 8/30 called White Water Weekend – READ FIRST) This information page will give you additional details on the weekend, lodging, dinners and such) Pay the Olympic Outdoor Center directly. They take cash, checks and credit cards. Additional info & RSVP http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to Kelly@BayouCityOutdoors.com

September 27 BCO = Brews, CHARITY & Outdoor Enthusiasts 6:30 – 9:00PM The Original OKRA Charity Saloon 924 Congress Houston, TX 77002 Be a local hero with Bayou City Outdoors just by chilling with friends and having a cocktail. What? Yup, that’s all you have to do. No, we are not talking this time about riding to Austin for the MS150 or running the Houston Marathon (both great causes). We’re talking about doing nothing but hanging out and simultaneously giving back to deserving Houston Charities. OKRA makes it all happen. A partnership of local Houston restaurateurs joined forces to open their Charity Bar where every drink and appetizer sold benefits a different local charity each month. From the Houston Zoo to local Veterans, this bar gives back in a big way and ALL you have to do is show up and have a good time. So join us benevolent BCO’ers at our monthly BCO = drinking Brews, giving to Charity & hanging out with our Outdoor Enthusiastic friends! We’ll catch-up with members and welcome our newbies to the crowd…and feel pretty good about ourselves doing it. Nothing wrong with that! Parking - it's downtown Houston folks...on street after 6:00pm is free or you can check out this interactive parking site - works pretty good! http://www.marketscenter.net/ext/houstondowntown/ RSVP & more info @ http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to kelly@bayoucityoutdoors.com

October 18 Bayou City Outdoors Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! August 16, 2013 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CLCCA Kermet H. Applewhite Sports and Recreation Center 16511 Diana Lane Houston , TX 77062 Two awesome events in one evening!! Want to practice that 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... Houston Kayak Polo (aka: Water Hockey) Haven't played before? Great ready to have an incredibly fun time. We chase the ball, try and make goals, paddle around and in general just crack up. 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. **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 - it is free for ACA members. If you are not an ACA member bring $5 cash - that is the cost of your insurance. Don't forget - If you can arrive at 8:00 pm there will be rolling practice as a warm-up exercise before the game! 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 get some for you.