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| San Antonio Public Library to Host Asian Pacific Heritage Month Events in May As part of its commemoration of Asian Pacific History Month in May, the San Antonio Public Library will host several programs system-wide. Patrons interested in attending any of the following programs should call and verify the date and time prior to visiting the branch. Dates and times are subject to change. Additionally, branches will be hosting book club discussions with Asian themes. For more information, visit the events calendar at www.mysapl.org. For details call 210.207.2577 |
| Free Entry to National Parks for Active Duty & Dependents National Park Service offers a FREE annual pass to any national park that charges an entry fee. Pass can also be used for free entry to 2000 Federal recreation sites in U.S. Go to www.nps.gov for more info. |
| SApets.com Reuniting lost pets SApets.com just celebrated 10 years of helping the lost, found, pound, and adoptable pets of San Antonio. If your pet is lost then come to www.SApets.com and view the home page which lists current pets at the San Antonio ACS. Also while at SApets.com upload a photo and description of your lost pet and then click over to the Found page to see if someone has already found your pet. SApets.com also lists adoptable pets from several San Antonio pet rescue organizations. A new feature to SApets.com is the listing of the ACS pets that are at the Brooks kennel including maps of how to get to that kennel. Donations to SApets.com are welcome in order to help with the fees such as the annual ACS fee. SApets.com is a software database project designed and maintained by Jay Pennington which just celebrated 10 years of helping San Antonio’s lost pets get back home resulting in fewer pets being put down in the shelters. For Details log-on to www.sapets.com or e-mail Jay@Jay-Pennington.com |
| Teen Services at San Antonio Public Library Now Accepting Applications for National News Know-how Media Literacy Program San Antonio Public Library is currently accepting applications for its “News Know-how” program, a two-week media literacy program for teens grades 10 -12. There are 15 participant openings and the program will run July 22 – August 2, 2013 at Central Library. Applications will be accepted through May 25, 2013. All participants must commit to the full two weeks and complete a final team project due in November. The 15 selected participants will receive a small stipend. Interested teens can apply at www.surveymonkey.com/s/JP55K2B . After May 25, all applicants will be contacted by Teen Services regarding application status. For additional information about this and other programs offered by the San Antonio Public Library Teen Services department, please contact Teen Services Coordinator, Jennifer Velasquez at jennifer.velasquez@sanantonio.gov or at 210.207.2567. Media inquiries may be made to Caitlin Cowart, Community & Public Relations Manager, at caitlin.cowart@sanantonio.gov or at 210.207.2638. |
| McNay Art Museum Celebrates Fiesta with Current Exhibition Fiesta, Fete, Festival &The McNay celebrates Fiesta with the exhibition Fiesta, Fête, Festival currently on view through June 9. This exhibition, in partnership with Fiesta, moves from San Antonio to Seville, Venice, Versailles, St. Petersburg, and other cities to celebrate some of the world's great festivals. Scene and costume designs from the Tobin Collection reveal that San Antonio's own Fiesta-from NIOSA and Charreada to the Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo and Cornyation-belongs to a rich tradition of popular and court celebrations. Please visit www.mcnayart.org for current admission prices. |
| Bexar County launches pilot arts summer internship program The application period for Bexar County’s inaugural Arts Internship Program is officially open. Bexar County is funding 9 summer internships with local nonprofit arts organizations to allow the nonprofits an opportunity to offer a paid 10-week summer internship to attract motivated college students to work on seasonal or special projects. Students selected to participate will develop a closer understanding of how the arts benefit their community, along with real world application of business skills which can then be applied to their individual careers. Contact: Laura Jesse 210.335.0073/office or 210.787.9038/mobile. |
| Four Parks and Recreation Pools will kick off an early swim season on Saturday, May 4 In a continuing effort to offer our citizens even more fitness opportunities, the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will operate four regional pools beginning Saturday, May 4, and continuing through Thursday, June 13. The regional pools are Heritage, 1423 Ellison Dr.; Lady Bird Johnson, 10700 Nacogdoches; South Side Lions, 3100 Hiawatha; and Woodlawn, 221 Alexander Ave. Admission is free. Lap swimming will be offered Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and open swimming will be offered Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. In addition, the four regional pools will be open in celebration of the Memorial Day weekend to include Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27, from 1 to 7 p.m. The regular outdoor pool season that includes all 24 outdoor pools begins on Saturday, June 15 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 18. For more information call (210) 207-3299. |
| Nordheim May Feast Head South East of San Antonio to Dewitt County and beautiful Nordheim. They are gearing up for the annual Nordheim May Feast set for May 17, 18, and 19. It will include the TTTPA Hot Rod Truck and Tractor Pull, a BBQ & Chili Cook-off, plus fun for the entire family. Admissions for these events are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and 5 years old and younger are free. Pit passes are $20. Gates will open at 5PM Friday, and 11AM on Saturday. For details call Clint Metting at (361) 938-5242. |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program, 13th Annual Campaign Breakfast Dr. Kevin McCauley, former Navy flight surgeon, co-founder of the Institute for Addiction Study and author of “Pleasure Unwoven” is the featured speaker for the Palmer Drug Abuse Program’s 13th Annual Campaign Breakfast at 8 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, 9827 Colonnade Blvd. Cost: $100. Sponsorships are available. For information, please call Mark Barr, 210-227-2634. |
| SA Pet Alive Pawdoptathon A rescue pet doesn’t just find their way into your home, but into your heart. The Alamo City Paw dopt-a-thon Sponsored by Petsmart charities is this Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th from 11 am – 7 pm at The San Antonio Humane society, the Animal Defense League, the San Antonio Animal Care Services, and Pet’s Alive. Enjoy discounted adoption fees. Come meet your new best friend. For more information go to pawdoptathon.com. Adopt, don’t buy. |
| Heroes 5K and 2013 Fit Family Challenge Join San Antonio Sports as they kick off the 2013 Fit Family Challenge! This FREE event takes place on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 a.m. at Port San Antonio. The first 1,000 people to register on www.FitFamilyChallenge.com will receive a FREE T-shirt and the first 1,000 people to cross the finish line will receive a medal! For details log-on to www.FitFamilyChallenge.com |
| Wounded Warrior Performance Series Car Show Come see some fantastic Performance cars and help out Our Wounded Warriors. Sunday May 19th staring at 1 pm at Alamo Music Center 425 North Main Ave. Bring the entire family for food, fun, and live music! Car Show Classes include: Antique, Muscle, Roadster, Classic Truck, Import, Harley Classic, & Camaro Muscle. For details 210.224.1010 |
| Granados Adult and Senior Center invites seniors to 4th Annual Senior Outdoor Fest Granados Adult and Senior Center invites seniors to 4th Annual Senior Outdoor Fest on Wednesday May 22nd from 10 a.m. – 12p.m. Granados Adult and Senior Center is promoting an active and healthy lifestyle to senior citizens by inviting them to participate in croquet, washers, chair volleyball, ladder ball, line dancing and total body toning during the Fourth Annual Senior Outdoor Fest. Other festival attractions include a nutrition demonstration, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, hearing screenings, hearing aid cleaning and more. Participants will also enjoy snacks and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public and pre-registration is not required. The festival will be held at Granados, 500 Freiling. For more information call (210) 207-3285 or visit www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec |
| The Hill Country Quilt Guild 2013 Quilt Show The Hill Country Quilt Guild 2013 Quilt Show is Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26 in the Edington Gymnasium at Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, Tx. There will be over 200 judged quilts, wearable and fiber arts, a boutique with hand-made items, fabric and notion vendors, as well as the scissors sharpening man. It will be open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and noon to 4:00pm on Sunday. Admission is $5.00per person and children are admitted free. For details (281)610-2693. |
| 16th Annual Festival of Flowers The 16th annual Festival of Flowers happens Saturday, May 25 at the Alzafar Shrine 901 N. Loop 1604 West, 9am-5pm. Come and shop for plants, garden accessories and landscape materials. Attend morning seminars and the afternoon organic roundtable. Swap plants and seeds at the City-Wide Plant Exchange. Enter your prized plants in the Alamo Area Horticulture Show; admission is only $6 for adults with Free parking. The festival is Co-hosted by San Antonio Water System. Find more information at safestivalofflowers.com |
| Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Band & Fatso's BBQ Fundraiser Saturday, June 8, 2013 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, 23203 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio; the Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Band has teamed up with Fatso's BBQ for an afternoon of great food and fun. Join us for a BBQ Fundraiser Lunch; the proceeds will benefit both the Johnson High School Band Tournament of Roses Parade Trip and the Wound Warrior Family Services Center. In an effort to "give back" to our community, one can either purchase a meal and join us on-site, or DONATE a meal to the Wound Warrior Family Services Center. Donated meals will be delivered to those in need at a later date. Time: Saturday, June 8, 2013 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Place: Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, 23203 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio, TX 78259. Tickets are $8.50 per plate and can be purchased by visiting the EVENTS page at www.johnsonjaguarband.org or call Becky Salinas (210) 823-2595 or Deborah Leach (210)363-4330. |
| San Antonio Herb Society Monthly Meeting The San Antonio Herb Society invites to their monthly meeting Thursday, June 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels. Come hear Marty Ruona talk about the Principles of Xeriscaping and Succulents. Learn from people who know the most about herb gardening, cooking, sniffing, crafting and infusing, and everything herbal! Free and open to the public. For more information, logon to www.sanantonioherbs.org |
| WAR AND THE SOUL AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM South Texas Veterans Health Care System Chaplain Service will host a Veteran Community Outreach Initiative (VCOI) Event for Community Clergy, DOD Chaplains, VA Chaplains, and anyone interested in the spiritual well-being of Service Members and Veterans. The event will be Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 7- 9:15 p.m. in the main auditorium (Room 222) of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital. Dr. Ed Tick, author of War and the Soul, will address ancient and cross-cultural warrior traditions that can assist returning Service Members and Veterans in healing from the effects of war. There is no charge for the event, but registration is requested. To register, call the South Texas VA Chaplain Service at 210-617-5300, ext. 15439. |
| 3rd Annual Art In The Dark 3rd Annual Art in the Dark will take place Thursday, October 13th, 2013 6:30 p.m. The Witte Museum at 3801 Broadway St. For Details contact Nancy Lipton at 210-531-1533 or e-mail: nlipton@salighthouse.org Online: www.salighthouse.org/events. |
| 5th Annual “Fore” The Blind Charity Scramble 5th Annual “Fore” The Blind Charity Scramble Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 12:00 p.m. Republic Golf Club 4226 SE Military Drive. For details contact: Nancy Lipton 210-531-1533 or email: nlipton@salighthouse.org or Online: www.salighthouse.org/events. |
| 5th Annual Weston Wright “Lighting The Way” 5K/10K Walk/Run 5th Annual Weston Wright “Lighting The Way” 5K/10K Walk/Run will take place Saturday, October 26th, at Mission Reach Trail 311 Roosevelt Park. Registration/packet pickup will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the race will begin at 8:00 a.m. For details contact: Nancy Lipton, 210-531-1533, email: nlipton@salighthouse.org or online:www.salighthouse.org/events. |
| SAAHJ offers $25,000 in scholarships The San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists plans to award $25,000 in scholarships for 2013-14. Students pursuing careers in communications and journalism are encouraged to apply for the scholarships, up to $5,000 each, at www.saahj.com. Applicants must be attending college in San Antonio or have a permanent address in San Antonio or Bexar County. The deadline to apply is June 3. Scholarships will be presented at the 15th Annual San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships and Awards Gala July 19. For more information call Scholarship Committee Chair Jessica Elizarraras at(956)459-7407. |
| San Antonio 5k Santa Boogie San Antonio 5k Santa Boogie benefiting The Salvation Army will take place Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the HemisFair Park- Archway at 8:30 a.m. The Santa Boogie takes place during the peak of the holiday season! Run, walk or boogie for a great cause; it’s a family oriented event and all are welcome to participate. Registration is $40 which includes a full Santa costume. For details call Belinda Benavidez (210) 354-5164 or go on-line www.athleteguild.com/running/san-antonio-tx/2013-san-antonio-5k-santa-boogie and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SanAntonioSantaBoogie |
| Fox Tech High School 50th Reunion Dance The 50th Fox Tech High School Reunion Dance is scheduled for next year (2013). All 1963 classmates interested in attending are encouraged to contactLupe Leos (210) 372-0355 or Vangie Perales (210) 834-6993. |
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BBQ Cook-off & Car Show
BBQ Cook-off and Car Show
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