While we strive to ensure that all of our events are current and accurate, please always check to ensure that the event is still scheduled and that the information below is correct.

• "Creatures & Critters!" Art Show Thursdays-Saturdays Feb. 6-22 @Art League of Baytown 110 W. Texas Ave.

• Coffee with a Cop - Fri. Feb. 7th, at 11 AM @ Heart and Whisk Bakery
  4618 N Main, Baytown

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Feb. 8th @ 11 am. @
  The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• Baytown Trade Days Sat. Feb. 8th 10am- 4pm Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St.

• Custom Sneakers Class Feb. 15th 9am-4pm @ And Sew It Began -
  Retreat & Quilt Shop 211 S 1st St, La Porte

  40th Annual Awards Gala - MB Area Chamber of Commerce 
  Feb. 20th @ 6 pm Tickets & Info

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. March 1st.- 8am - Noon

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Mar. 1st - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• Spring Market @ Town Square - Mar.15th -10:00am-2:00pm - 213 W Texas Ave

• Ultimate Food Truck Cookoff - Sat. March 22nd - 9am-11 pm
  Lomax Rodeo Arena, 1508 Lomax School Rd.

• Baytown Trash Bash Sat. March 29th 8am-12noon @ Baytown Nature Center

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Urban Search & Rescue Excellence:
BFD Station 5 Firefighters Reach the Top

Last month, firefighters from Station 5 participated in the ACS-5 Advanced Breaching and Breaking course, refining their skills in advanced breaching techniques for concrete, wood, and metal while operating from rope.

For five of our members, this course marked the final step in earning their TEEX Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Specialist certification—the highest level of training in structural collapse rescue operations. This elite program requires over 300 hours of specialized coursework and prepares responders for the most complex rescue scenarios. Their expertise in USAR strengthens our team and enhances our department’s ability to respond to these situations.

This training was made possible through funding from a Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant, and we are incredibly proud of our newest Urban Search and Rescue Specialists:

Congratulations to: (Pictured left to right)
- Engineer Taylor Soltau
- Captain Shawn Russi
- Firefighter Karlis Anderson
- Captain Blaine Cooper
- Firefighter Bradley Bryant

Lee High School Life Skills Dance:
Celebrating Movement for All

For the past five years, the Life Skills Dance class at Lee High School, led by teacher Alice Henrichsen, has allowed students with special needs to enjoy and benefit from dance. Henrichsen, a kinesiology graduate with experience in adaptive physical education at the Texas School for the Blind, envisioned the class and brought it to life in 2020 after years of planning.

The Life Skills Dance class meets daily during the third period, providing students with a structured and engaging environment where they can express themselves through movement. With over 20 students currently enrolled, the class continues to grow as students eagerly anticipate each session. Students can also sign up for the class through their ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) meetings.

Recently, a select group of students had the opportunity to perform for the 12 Days of Christmas celebration at the district's Administration Building, displaying their hard work and enthusiasm. Additionally, the class has participated in two on-campus performances, demonstrating the program’s positive impact and the students' dedication.

Sophomore Angel Canales, who has been in the class for two years, enjoys the physical exercise aspect of dance. He was introduced to the class through his sister, who served as an aide last year. Fellow sophomore Cherish Hudson shares the same enthusiasm, expressing her love for dance and appreciation for her classmates' support.

Henrichsen is passionate about ensuring that students with special needs have access to the same opportunities as their peers. "Every kid deserves a chance to dance and have fun," Henrichsen says. "Every student is different, but dance allows everyone to be successful in their own way." With its continued success, the Life Skills Dance class at Lee High School promotes a love for movement and builds students' confidence, friendships, and a sense of accomplishment. As the class expands, it serves as a model for inclusion and adaptive physical education in schools.
By: Nancy Bonds, Director of Communications

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