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Come on out and join Bayou CityOutdoors as we try out one of Houston's newest hot spots - Branch Water Tavernin the Washington District. Don't let the name fool you, yeah - it's atavern but it's also and upscale dining option. Plan on meeting andgreeting and a little dinning too if you want. Meet & Greets arealways a good way to meet Event Leaders, here about new events and trips thatare coming up and just generally have a good time! Hope everyone can joinus - see you there! Some surrounding street parking orcomplimentary valet. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM BranchWater Tavern 510 Shepherd Drive Houston, TX 77007 Details and RSVP Bayou City Outdoors or call 713-524-3567.

Come on out and join us for dinner all you new members. You canask questions, meet Event Leaders & other members who have been aroundfor awhile. Here about upcoming events and get involved with BCO! There is counter service so you can order when you arrive or wait untilafter you have visited for awhile. Parking could be a little tight. Watch for "no Parking" signs if you are parking on the surroundingstreets. 6:30 PM– 9:00 PM Berryhillin the Heights 702 E.11th Houston, TX 77008 Details and RSVP at www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567

Come out and join HSS and RASushi for an old fashioned happy hour- with drink specials, appetizers andplenty of local Houstonsingles to meet. This event is free foreveryone and there is parking in the garage in the back. RSVP so we have plenty of appetizers to goaround! 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM RA Sushi, 3908 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027-5006. Formore information or to RSVP please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com ,email rsvp@HoustonSingleSource.com orcall 713-630-0546.

What is more fun than a BCO Meet& Greet? Well, really nothing, except maybe a BCO Meet& Greet on Earth Day at the totally cool Last Concert Cafe. Ifyou haven't been before, you need to know several things: 1. It's in the Warehouse District on the northsideof Houston - which means it's in a really interesting area with art lofts,movie studios and only street parking so you may be parking and walking (callit the exercise for the day) 2. Look for the Red Door, there isn't a sign andquite frequently the door is locked and you have to knock to get in (really) 3. 2 BCO couples celebrated their weddingshere in 09 since they both met at BCO mixers (yep) 4. There is usually a band starting at 9:00 so planon sticking around (always a local band) 5. Food is true TexMex so grab a bite when you getthere (or after a couple of margaritas) 6. It's Earth Day so everyone needs to get out andcelebrate - (see you there!) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Last Concert Café 1403 Nance Street Houston, TX 77002-1125 Details and RSVP at www.BayouCityOutdoors.com orcall 713-524-3567

HSS LadiesNight in the Galleria with Avante Laser & MediSpa Free for allladies Ladies, grab your girlfriends or come alone, but make sureyou come out for our Ladies Spa Night. Avante Laser & MediSpa will be hosting this evening complete withcomplimentary wine and appetizers, chair massages and a $25 gift card for everylady attending. There will be drawingsall evening which include (but not limited to!) Laser Hair Removal,Photofacial, Latisse Lash enhancement plus, plus plus! There will be a makeup artist on site and agrand prize of 20 units of Botox (a $260.00 value). This evening is free for all ladies so wehope you will pass the word along treat yourself to a fun spa night out! 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Avante Laser & MediSpa 1415 South Voss, Suite 230 Houston, TX 77057 RSVP at RSVP@HoustonSingleSource.com orwww.HoustonSingleSource.com orcall 713-630-0546.

Kayaking Lessons at Lake Woodlandswith Olympian Ben Kvanli Lake Woodlands 8:45 AM- 3:00 PM BCO has been doing lots of kayaking lately, and ifyou want to get in on the action, you should take this course with Ben at Lake Woodlands.He will show you the basics of kayaking, including gear, boats, andhandling. After lunch you can work on strokes, rolling and advancedmoves. The cost of the day includes instructor, boatrental, life vests, and helmets. We need a minimum of 8 people for this event tohappen and we can only accommodate 12 people maximum, so make sure and RSVP assoon as possible! The cost for thisevent is $85.00 for members and $120.00 for non members. Don't forget to bring water, snacks or lunch andsunscreen! DIRECTIONS: I-45 north the Lake Woodlands drive (exit#77) turn left (west) and follow lake woodlands drive cross the lake and takethe first left into North Shore Park. Look for the yellow BCO sign and meet atthe boat launch. 8:45 AM- 3:00 PM For more information or to RSVP call 713-524-3567 or visit www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Kayaking Lessons at Twin Lakeswith Ben Kvanli-Olympian! Twin Lakes 8:45 AM- 3:00 PM BCO has been doing lots of kayaking lately, and ifyou want to get in on the action, you should take this course with Ben Kvanliat Twin Lakes. He will show you the basics ofkayaking, including gear, boats, and handling. Then, after lunch if youwant he can work with you on rolling, strokes and other more advanced moves. The cost of the day includes instructor, boatrental, life vests, and helmets. We need a minimum of 8 people for this event tohappen and we can only accommodate 12 people maximum, so make sure and RSVP assoon as possible! The cost for thisevent is $85.00 for members and $120.00 for non members. Don't forget to bring water, lunch or snacks andlots of sunscreen! DIRECTIONS: http://www.scubapark.net/map.shtml Click link for directions.Look in "Location Website" for a map. 19230 Morris Ave., Manvel, TX 77578 For more information or to RSVP call 713-524-3567 or visit www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

HSS LadiesNight in the Woodlands with Avante Laser & MediSpa Ladies, grab your girlfriends or come alone, but make sureyou come out for our Ladies Spa Night. Avante Laser & MediSpa will be hosting this evening complete withcomplimentary wine and appetizers, chair massages and a $25 gift card for everylady attending. There will be drawingsall evening which include (but not limited to!) Laser Hair Removal,Photofacial, Latisse Lash enhancement plus, plus plus! There will be a makeup artist on site and agrand prize of 20 units of Botox (a $260.00 value). This evening is free for all ladies so wehope you will pass the word along treat yourself to a fun spa night out! 6:00 to 8:00 9191 Pinecroft (between Research Blvd. and Lake Woodlands Dr.) Free for all ladies RSVP at RSVP@HoustonSingleSource.comor www.HoustonSingleSource.comor call 713-630-0546.

Everwanted to explore the many rivers, lakes, and coastal areas that Texas has to offer?There is no better way than in a kayak. Interested in taking a week longcamping kayak trip along a beautiful coast? Want to learn about therivers and lakes to explore just minutes from Downtown Houston? Everwanted to try running a whitewater river? Join us for Kayaking 101 andlearn everything you need to know about this fantastic way to get outside! We will review the basics of kayaking, great places to kayak, and all theequipment you need including in-store demonstrations of kayaks and kayakinggear.<br style="mso-special-character:line-break"><br style="mso-special-character:line-break"> Guest Speaker - Ben Kvanli. 1996 WhitewaterKayak Olympian, and 2X US Whitewater Slalom C-2 Team Member. Ben is anincredible paddling coach whose goal is to give his students everything that hehas learned and more! He teaches all levels of classes and also leadstrips to Mexico & Guatemala whichare astonishing! Co-Speaker: Kelly Howard. Kelly started kayaking 3 years ago and now hasa very serious addiction! Say the word "paddle" and she is ready togo. She promises that if you will come out and learn all about the incredibleworld of paddling you'll be ready to jump right in too! 7:00PM – 8:30 PM 7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 (at Hillcroft) (you will find us in the back of the store inthe warehouse area) Details and RSVP at www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567

You don’t need booths of beer, beef and BBQto find an excuse to celebrate Go Texan Night! Join us in the heart of Houston’s Montrose for ahigh falutin’ kick-off to the Houston LiveStock Show and Rodeo season. Yeehaw!Wear your boots if you like – or cocktail attire – but we’ll be kicking awaywith hundreds of Houston-area singles as we scoot and mingle the night away.Light apptizers and ice-breaker games makes it easy to find that Cowgirl orCowboy of your dreams. We’ll be giving away some great prizes and you won’twant to miss: - Pin the Tail On the Cowboy - Fancy Footwear Contest 7:00 – 10:00PM Brisa CocinaMexicana, 5161 San Felipe, 77056 (between Sage and Post Oak in the GalleriaArea). Brisa is the Galleria area's newest hot-spot. If you wear atMo's last month then you know how hot the Galleria parties are! Parking is available in the lot This event is free for members and $15 for non-members at the door. For moreinformation or to RSVP, please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com, emailRSVP@HoustonSingleSource.com or call 713-630-0546.

Old Man Winter isHere & it´s a Brand New Year! And we, at Houston Single Source, have onlyone resolution - providing fun and frolic to singles all over Houston! So come onout, West Houston and meet all of thesingles in your area. Houston Single Source will be hosting their first areahappy hour social of 2010 at Cantina Laredo 11129 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77042-3207 Mingle with newmembers in your `hood while enjoying light appetizers and a fun icebreaker gamethat will have you moving and meeting everyone at the party! 6:30 - 8:30PM Cantina Laredo 11129Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77042-3207 This event is freefor Houston Single Source members and $10 for non-members at the door. For moreinformation or to RSVP please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com , email rsvp@HoustonSingleSource.com or call 713-630-0546.

Join BCOon a fun ride around town! We haveseveral Farmer Markets right here in the middle of the city, which bring inlocal organic produce every Saturday. Bring your backpack to carry what youpurchase, and let's shop the markets on our bikes! We meet for coffee and thentake an easy tour of 3 to 5 markets around the city. We use side streets, trails and residentialroads for this approximately 12 - 15 mile, 3 hour ride including generous stops. Not only will you learn the markets and getsome exercise, you’ll see beautiful areas you never knew existed in Houston and take home abounty of beautiful produce, breads, sauces and jams! If you’d like to join usbut don’t own a bike, West End Bicycles rents bikes for $25 per day at713/861-2271 or www.westendbikes.com. If youare a member of Bayou City Outdoors and do not have bike we can loan you a bikefor the ride. Free for Members and Non-Members alike. Meetat 8:00AM; Depart 8:30AM – Noon. .New Start Location: Meet at Rice Stadium Parking Lot, Entrance 13A, off Greenbrier betweenUniversity and Rice Blvd. RSVP713-524-3567 or www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Hiking is great exercise, and you don’t have to drive outside of the cityto find great trails. There are flat trails, hills, woods and water on thishike along a section of Houston’sBuffalo Bayou. We will maintain an easy to moderate pace, with snack &water stops (bring your own), bat viewing and art & sculpture viewing. We meet at Cleveland Park on the north side ofMemorial Dr.,there is a foot-walkway over Memorial here. The hike will start here and then we head towards downtown on the northside of the bayou. There should be parking along the park and street forfree. At the end of the hike you will have worked hard, made new friends anddiscovered all sorts of secret Houstonhideaways along the Buffalo Bayou in this Bayou city! Free forMembers and Non-Members Alike 9:00AM – Noon Cleveland Park, ScotlandSt. & Jackson RSVP & Directions to Jackson Park www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Join us for some “Back In The Day” fun atour swanky Speakeasy Party. We may not have to hide the Bathtub gin anymore,but plenty of excitement is still to be had. You won’t have to worry aboutProhibition Raids as you meet hundreds of Houston Area Singles in the chic downtownatmosphere of Hearsay Gastro Lounge, 218 Travis Street Houston, Texas 77002. The sultry loungey sounds will make it easy for you to meet thatsomeone special while you enjoy scrumptious appetizers and ice-breaker games. 7:00 – 10:00PM HearsayGastro Lounge, 218 Travis Street Houston, Texas 77002 Parking is by valet, on the street, or the garageacross from the restaurant. This event is freefor Houston Single Source members, $15 for non-members at the door. RSVP at RSVP@HoustonSingleSource.com or www.HoustonSingleSource.com orcall 713-630-0546.

If you joined recently, or just want to meeta great group, please come join at the new Next Door Bar &Lounge, 14714 Memorial Houston TX 77079. The warm weather is here and this isyour chance to meet Event leaders, meet other members – both old and new – andfind out about cool upcoming events – even make some suggestions of your wn.You’ll also get to learn the ropes and ask questions over drinks and a greatbar and grill menu. Open to the public. This event is free for members and freefor non members 6:30 – 9:00PM Next Door Bar & Lounge, 14714 Memorial Houston TX 77079. There’s parking in the lot or byvalet. For more information or to RSVP call 713-524-3567 or visit www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

Join North-side singles at legendaryKirby’s Steakhouse. This local favorite had been serving up prime steak since1954 before being brought from Dallasto The Woodlands. Live Music, a great atmosphere and tasty appetizers await youas you mix and mingle. Ice breaker games helps you strike up an unforgettableconversation and hopefully meet that special someone. We’ll have ice-breaker games and all the funyou can handle. 6:30 – 8:30PM Kirby’s Steakhouse, 1111 Timberloch Place. The Woodlands, TX77380 This event is free for Houston Single Source members and$10 for non-members at the door. For more information or to RSVP please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com, email rsvp@HoustonSingleSource.comor call 713-630-0546.

Houston Single Source invites Clear LakeSingles to spend a night with us! We’re taking over local favorite, Perry’sItalian Grille. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet new friends atthis hotspot where we always have a great time. Play some Ice-breaker games,enjoy light bites and great conversation. Fun and mingling are guaranteed – andyou don’t even have to leave your neck of the woods.. 6:30 – 8:30PM, Perry`s Italian Grille, 1001 Pineloch, Suite 1100 Houston, TX77062 This event is free for Houston Single Source members and $10 fornon-members at the door. For more information or to RSVP please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com, email rsvp@HoustonSingleSource.comor call 713-630-0546.

Join Houston Single Sourceand other West Houston Singles for some fun – next door! Spend a night with us atNext door Bar & Lounge where you’ll play some ice-breaker games, meet newfriends and maybe find some spring fun. 6:30 – 8:30PM Next Door Bar & Lounge, 14714Memorial Houston, TX 77079 (at Eldridge) Parking is available in the lotor by valet. This event is free for Houston Single Source members and $10 fornon-members at the door. For more information or to RSVP please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com, email rsvp@HoustonSingleSource.comor call 713-630-0546

A little Italian restaurant tucked away inthe heart of Houston,RIvas has made a name for itself in the Montrose area. They have a beautifulwood antique bar and an outdoor covered patio with fountains that creates acasual and relaxing atmosphere. The unpretentious staff will welcome EightFriends Out with an appealing wine list and an inviting menu. Rivas has stayingpower and the cozy environment makes it easy to meet other Houston singles. Ages 20's & 30's. Members: $46;Non-Members: $56; 6:30 - 9:00PM; Riva's, 1117 Missouri St. Houston, TX. Parking is available in thelot or on the surrounding streets. RSVP to info@EightFriendsOut.com or go towww.EightFriendsOut.com or 281-870-0827

A little Italian restaurant tucked away inthe heart of Houston,RIvas has made a name for itself in the Montrose area. They have a beautifulwood antique bar and an outdoor covered patio with fountains that creates acasual and relaxing atmosphere. The unpretentious staff will welcome EightFriends Out with an appealing wine list and an inviting menu. Rivas has stayingpower and the cozy environment makes it easy to meet other Houston singles. Ages 50's & Up. Members: $46;Non-Members: $56; 6:30 - 9:00PM; Riva's, 1117 Missouri St. Houston, TX. Parking is available in thelot or on the surrounding streets. RSVP to info@EightFriendsOut.com or go towww.EightFriendsOut.com or 281-870-0827

A little Italian restaurant tucked away inthe heart of Houston,RIvas has made a name for itself in the Montrose area. They have a beautifulwood antique bar and an outdoor covered patio with fountains that creates acasual and relaxing atmosphere. The unpretentious staff will welcome EightFriends Out with an appealing wine list and an inviting menu. Rivas has stayingpower and the cozy environment makes it easy to meet other Houston singles. Ages 30's & 40's. Members: $46;Non-Members: $56; 6:30 - 9:00PM; Riva's, 1117 Missouri St. Houston, TX. Parking is available in thelot or on the surrounding streets. RSVP to info@EightFriendsOut.com or go towww.EightFriendsOut.com or 281-870-0827

Thisbrave restaurant charts adventurous territory with its "New WorldCuisine" and could only come from the Cordua family. Americas has been a long-standing staple of theHouston Community, and Eight Friends Out is entertaining Houston singles with brunch at this exoticvenue. With cooking techniques from North, Central and South America and decorto match, Americasevokes excitement from just walking through the door. All ageswelcome. Members: $36; Non-Members: $46. 11:00AM - 1:00PM. Americas, 1800 Post Oak Boulevard , Houston , TX 77056 On PostOak between Westheimer & San Felipe. RSVPto info@EightFriendsOut.com or go to www.EightFriendsOut.com or 281-870-0827.

Soma has been called,"arguably the coolest sushi bar in town." from the Houston Press andthe Houston Chronicle has said that it is "my current favorite intown." Located on the Washington Corridor - the newest hot spot in a cityknown for our great dining. EightFriends Out invites you to the sushi bar that has everyone talking. With sushimenu options as well as other cooked menu options, Houston Singles will spendthe evening with upbeat conversation in a hip atmosphere. Not to worry, thesushi will provide its own conversation with the stylistic approaches the Chefsfrom Soma bring. Ages 40's & Under; 6:30 - 9:00PM; Members: $48;Non-Members: $58; Soma Sushi Bar, 4820 Washington Ave. , Houston , TX 77007 Parking is tight inthis area - easiest is either valet or the street behind Soma - Center Street. RSVP toinfo@EightFriendsOut.com or go to www.EightFriendsOut.com or 281-870-0827.

Soma has been called,"arguably the coolest sushi bar in town." from the Houston Press andthe Houston Chronicle has said that it is "my current favorite intown." Located on the Washington Corridor - the newest hot spot in a cityknown for our great dining. EightFriends Out invites you to the sushi bar that has everyone talking. With sushimenu options as well as other cooked menu options, Houston Singles will spendthe evening with upbeat conversation in a hip atmosphere. Not to worry, thesushi will provide its own conversation with the stylistic approaches the Chefsfrom Soma bring.Ages 40's & Up; Members: $48; Non-Members: $58; 6:30 - 9:00PM; Soma Sushi Bar, 4820 Washington Ave. , Houston , TX 77007 Parking is tight inthis area - easiest is either valet or the street behind Soma - Center Street. RSVP to info@EightFriendsOut.com or go to www.EightFriendsOut.com or281-870-0827.

Come on out all you new BCO Members! And, everyone knows that our “used members”are more than welcome to these dinners and lots of Event Leaders show up too tosay “Hello!” and welcome our newest friends. Plus, you’ll get a chance to hear about the newest additions to thecalendar and maybe sneak in an RSVP or too. You'lllearn the ins and outs of BCO, find out how everything works and get answers toall your questions over one of thenewest restaurants off the Washington Corridor. Pagoda’s food is out of thisworld! 6:30 – 9:00PM PagodaVietnamese Bistro and Bar, 4705 Inker St. Houston, TX 77007-3435; Parking available in the lot. RSVP to 713 524 3567 or www.BayouCityOutdoors.com