Greater Northside Management District
November 11, 2020
Dear GNMD Friend,

Happy Veterans Day to all those who served our country. We appreciate your sacrifice.

It's not too late to RSVP for our virtual Tour de Northside Bike Ride. You can also sign up to help distribute pint glasses and other goodies at Saint Arnold Brewing Company this Saturday, November 14. We're excited to have Saint Arnold Brewing Company and Precinct2gether as partners for this annual event.

Murals are coming to Granel 2503 Link Road, Houston, 77009. You'll want to join tomorrow's fun, virtual loteria game.

Are you looking for employment or employees? Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is hosting a virtual job fair this weekend.

Details about these events are below! We look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Reyna
Executive Director

#NorthsideStrong 
Virtual Tour de Northside Bike Ride
November 6 to 14
The perfect weather that we've been having during the last few weeks presents a great opportunity for a bike ride in the Greater Northside.

This year's Tour de Northside is being held virtually. All you need to do is take a picture of yourself with your bike in a Northside location and post it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #TourdeNorthside2020. While you are at it, be sure to tag Greater Northside Management District and Tour de Northside.

Receive Goodies for Participating!

Go to Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Avenue, Houston, 77022, on Saturday, November 14, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The first 100 people will receive a pint glass, a coupon for a pint of beer at Saint Arnold's, a cooling cloth from Memorial Hermann, a bag from METRO and other goodies for sharing your picture(s).

RSVP Information

Be sure to RSVP at https://rb.gy/cdyo4o.

Volunteers Needed Saturday at Saint Arnold Brewing Company

We need volunteers on Saturday, November 14, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company to help distribute the virtual race goodies. Please sign up at https://rb.gy/cdyo4o.

Route Ideas

Need route ideas? Consider these places in the Northside:
  • Tour Map from the 2019 Tour de Northside
  • Houston Bike Plan Network Map
  • Northside Mini Murals (map of Houston mini murals)
  • Houston Bcycle Station Map (113 bike rental locations)
  • Trees in Love sculpture, corner of Fulton and Boundary
  • Butterfly Pocket Park, 2606 Fulton (between Hammock Street and Panama Street)
  • Canary Cafe at 4928 Fulton Street, Suite A
  • Snapshot sculpture, BakerRipley Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South Street
  • Irvington Boulevard and East Crosstimbers Esplanade
  • Houston Avenue & White Oak Drive Esplanade

Thank you to our partners at Precinct2gether and Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

Goodies for the first 100 participants at Saint Arnold's on Saturday
(must post a picture Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #TourdeNorthside2020)
Play Virtual Northside Loteria
Thursday, November 12, 6 p.m.
New murals are coming soon at a Northside small business, Granel Spice Market, 2503 Link Road, Houston, 77009. Artists for the project are Gelson Lemus “w3r3on3” and “Cease” Martinez. 

The murals will include a loteria card with symbols that represent the Northside community. This will help enhance community revitalization and increase economic development through tourism.

Northside Virtual Loteria Night
Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m.

Loteria is a traditional card game that has been passed down by many generations and has iconic images. The loteria game brings families together and has become a source of pride and celebration.

Join the Virtual Northside Lotería Night on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. Click here to learn more about how to play loteria and to register for the game!

Virtual job fair this weekend
for job seekers and employers
Precinct 1 Job Fair
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is hosting a virtual job fair with Workforce Solutions for job seekers and employers.