Skydiver raises funds for cancer care in Houston area
Veteran skydiver Marian Sparks of Baytown organized an early October fundraiser titled Jump SEE JUMP to honor Dr. Dixie Melillo, famed for guiding patients through breast cancer treatment and lumpectomy decisions. The event supported The Rose nonprofit which screens and diagnoses breast cancer for more than 50 000 Texas women.
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Marian Sparks
Baytown
Spaceland
Rosharon
38 Woman
Dixie Melillo
Greater Houston
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Sparks
Melilla
Melillo
Texas
the Rose
Pink Heals Tour set to hit Baytown
The Pink Heals Tour names Baytown as a 2010 stop with pink fire trucks on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 4555 Garth Road. Guardians of the Ribbon lead the event with Baytown Fire Department and local police hosting. Cancer patients and survivors may sign the trucks as the department supports fighters in the Baytown community.
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Baytown
Garth Road
Helping a Hero benefit kicks Off on Friday
The Helping a Hero benefit kicks off Friday at Baytown Fairgrounds with a Friday cook-off and Saturday events. Headlining acts include Rhett Akins George Ducas Matt Stillwell and Rexton Lee. Activities feature vendor booths a silent auction a live auction and a raffle with a cruise prize to raise money for ill or injured police officers and civilian employees in Baytown and area agencies. Tickets 15 in advance 20 at the door. Proceeds support Baytown Police Association and families of fallen officers.
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Rhett Akins
George Ducas
Matt Stillwell
Rexton Lee
Baytown Fairgrounds
N. Main St
Helpingaherobenefit.org
Alan Cliburn
Baytown
Pirates Bay Waterpark ends first season this weekend
The Pirates Bay Waterpark closes for the season this weekend due to cool weather, ahead of the original October 31 date. The city reports over 70,000 visitors, about 20,000 above predictions, with an average of 977 daily guests. Plans for next year include more shade, tables, lounge chairs, and a September end date, with a May weekend reopening and June 4 daily operation. Lifeguard recruitment will begin in the new year via the park website.
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Pirates Bay
Parks and Recreation Department
Scott Johnson
Mike Flinn
Johnson
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