Food 4 SA Food Drive Help collect 1 million pounds of food for needy families in Southwest Texas in the Food 4 SA Fight Against Hunger Campaign to benefit the San Antonio Food Bank. You can donate online or drop off non-perishable food items at any one of the 23 participating Security Service locations anytime during the month of November in San Antonio, Boerne, Schertz or Pleasanton. For more information, go to www.ssfcu.org.
| St. Paul Evangelical Church Wild Game Dinner St. Paul Evangelical Church invites the community to a Wild Game Dinner on Thursday, November 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, or until the food runs out. There will be free food and live praise bands. The location is 108 S. Main St. in Cibolo, between Harmons Barbeque and Cibolo City Hall. For more information contact: St. Paul Evangelical Church at 210-658-5874.
| Night With NESA Spaghetti Dinner North East School of the Arts pARTners Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in conjunction with at the annual Night With NESA takes place on Thursday, November 19th at Robert E Lee High School. Enjoy spaghetti, salad, tea, desserts...then visit their classes and meet their students! For tickets, contact Paul Tinder at 210-557-1187, email pasa@performingartssa.org, or go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87657 to purchase tickets online.
| Respite Care of San Antonio Anniversary Celebration Respite Care of San Antonio would like to invite you to help celebrate their 22nd Anniversary on Thursday, November 19th at the historic Pearl Stables. This luncheon will acknowledge the spirit of individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in their support for Respite Care and serving the children with developmental disabilities and complex medical diagnoses not only within San Antonio but throughout South Texas. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon, catered by the RK Group, starting at noon. The venue is the historic Pearl Stables, just north of downtown off of Broadway. Reservations and payment by major credit card can be made online at www.respitecaresa.org. For more information, please call Bert Pfiester at (210) 737-1212.
| Brackenridge High School Class Reunion Brackenridge High School will hold their Reunion "Gathering Of Eagles" for 1960-1970 classes on November 20th at La Villita Assembly Hall. Music by Canela. For more information, contact Emma at 210-213-5986.
| Mutt Strutt 2009 Join celebrity hosts Sean & Claudia Elliott and support your local Humane Society at the Mutt Strutt on Saturday, November 21st. Bring your four-legged companion to the 3 Mile Walk beginning at 8am at the Humane Society of San Antonio, 4804 Fredericksburg Road. Registration Fee is $25. To create a TEAM you have to first sign up as an individual and then you get the option to create a team. After that is done, others can join your TEAM. For more information, call 210-226-7461 x1111 or visit www.sahumane.org.
| Sidney Lanier 35 Year Reunion The "original" Sidney Lanier Class of '74 is celebrating their 35th Class Reunion on Saturday, November 21st at El Tropicano Hotel in the Coronado Ball Room from 6:30pm to 1:00am. For more information, call (210)661-0552, (210)478-9849, or (210)412-6510.
| Family Justice Center The Family Justice Center needs volunteers weekdays to work two four-hour shifts welcoming clients and helping them access available services. Training is provided. All volunteers must attend an orientation November 21st. For more information, call (210)207-2305.
| Harlequin Dinner Theatre Open Auditions The Harlequin Dinner Theatre will hold open auditions for "The Hollow", a mystery by Agatha Christie on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th from 7pm to 8:30pm. For further information, call the theatre at (210)222-9694.
| Red Robin Food Drive You can make a difference. Bring in 5 or more canned goods to benefit the Texas Food Bank from November 2nd to 25th to any Red Robin in Selma or San Antonio and receive a coupon for a FREE appetizer, shake, Chillin' Concoction, or dessert. For more information, go to www.redrobin.com.
| Holiday Fun At The San Antonio Botanical Garden Join the seasonal fun at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! The Lucile Halsell Conservatory will be transformed with hundreds of holiday plantings. Garlands, ribbon, and festive wreaths will adorn the entire Garden, creating a true Texas holiday experience. Special holiday activities planned for Family Day include the Wiggle Waggle train, a Polar Express performance by Caralyn Snyder, and holiday-themed crafts. Photographer Greg Harrison will be available the weekends of November 21-22 and 28-29, from 10 am to 4 pm, to take "Holiday Family Photos" at the East Texas Log Cabin. For more information, call (210) 207-3250 or go to www.sabot.org.
| Christmas In Comfort Christmas In Comfort, one of the area's most popular holiday events, will draw visitors to the Texas Hill Country for holiday shopping and family fun on November 28th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The event offers more than 150 vendors, a full day of holiday activities from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and a lighted night parade at 7 p.m. featuring the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The town offers three shopping areas: the downtown historic district, the Highway 87 shopping district and the shops along Highway 27. There is no admission fee for Christmas in Comfort. For more information, call 830-995-3131 or visit www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com.
| Fox Tech 40 Year Class Reunion Fox Tech Class of 1969 is having their 40 Year Class Reunion on November 28th at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1710 Clower, Jubilee Hall. For more information contact Joyce at 210-408-2994 or Rosie at 210-313-1703.
| The Peddler Show The Peddler Show experience is returning to the Gillespie County Fairgrounds with its largest show of the year on Thanksgiving weekend, November 27th - 29th! The Peddler Show is sure to have all the latest styles in home décor, one of a kind gifts, gourmet treats, the newest fashions, and an atmosphere full of brand new holiday designs. Regular admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors 65+, and children under 12 are FREE. One admission is good all weekend. Regular shopping hours are Friday 1pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm. For more information about this show or other Peddler Shows, call (800)775-2774 or visit www.PeddlerShow.com.
| Jose Feliciano Holiday Concert The San Antonio Opera is proud to announce a special holiday concert starring Jose Feliciano. The legendary guitarist/vocalist will perform a special evening of his hits spanning a generation, including "Light My Fire", "Que Sera" and "Feliz Navidad" on Sunday, November 29th at Laurie Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $25 to $85 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 1-800-982-2787. Proceeds benefit the San Antonio Opera. For more information please call the opera offices at (210)225-5972 or www.saopera.com.
| Mission For Health Open Hill Country Mission For Health is proud to announce the Mission For Health Open. The golf tournament, originally scheduled for Monday, October 26th, has been rescheduled for Monday, November 30th at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club. Greg Simmons from KSAT-TV will be the emcee for the event. For more information on entry fees and sponsorships for the Mission for Health Open, call 830-849-0130 or visit www.missionforhealth.org. Have a great day from your friends at Toyota of Boerne.
| El Papalote Connects With Community El Papalote Taco & Grill proudly announces a month-long promotion guaranteed to warm your belly and your heart. For the entire month of November, El Papalote will donate 10 percent of all taco and nacho sales to the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas (ATC). Donation applies to all purchases of regularly priced Bean and Cheese Nachos, Chicken Nachos and Nachos Papalote (with beef fajita meat), as well as all single beef, chicken and shrimp tacos, plus taco combo plates. For more information, call (210)495-3999 or email alejandrogalicia85@elpapalote.com or franciscovenegas@elpapalote.com.
| SanAntonioHires Job Fair SanAntonioHires is holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, December 1st at the Omni San Antonio Hotel. The event will run from 11:00am to 2:00pm. This event will offer job seekers an opportunity to meet face to face with dozens of employers who are hiring today! Companies such as Aflac, Burlington Coat Factory, USAA and many others will be at the event. SanAntonioHires will have a local career expert on hand to provide a free professional resume review. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this free event to network, submit resumes, and connect with hiring managers. Make the most of the event by dressing professionally and bringing multiple copies of your resume. For more information on the job fair, please call National Career Fairs at (702)614-9537 or visit their website at www.SanAntonioHires.com.
| Alamo DMC And Events SA Food Bank Fundraiser Event Alamo DMC and Events wants to give back to the community as a thank you for its long history of support with a fundraiser for the San Antonio Food Bank on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6pm to 9pm at The Josephine Theatre, 339 W Josephine St @ St. Mary's. Complimentary food, door prizes and a Broadway-Style Revue will be offered with a $25 minimum donation. Proceeds benefit the San Antonio Food Bank, a non-profit organization that provides food and other essentials to those in need. Have heart. Feed a family. Make a difference. For more information, call (210)337-3663.
| Medicare Explicado DVD Event On Wednesday, December 2nd, from 10am to 1pm, TV personality María Antonieta Collins will meet with seniors and their caregivers and present the first-ever Spanish-language Medicare educational DVD Medicare Explicado. All Medicare eligible beneficiaries are invited to the St. Paul Community Center located on 1201 Donaldson Ave to meet Collins, preview the educational DVD, and participate in activities including diabetes education and senior fitness demonstrations. This event is free, and the Medicare Explicado DVD will be given free of charge at the event while supplies last or by calling 1-800-678-4281.
| Girl Scouts Gingerbread Night Celebrate the holidays with your troop at Girl Scouts Gingerbread Night on Friday, December 4th from 6pm to 9pm at the San Antonio Children's Museum, located at 305 E. Houstson St. . Decorate a gingerbread cookie or gingerbread house and explore the museum. For more information, call (210)212-4453 or go to www.sakids.org.
| Helotes Humane Society 5K Walk/Run Helotes Humane Society is holding a 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, December 5th at Soler's TriSport, located at 14405 Old Bandera Road, Helotes TX 78023. Dogs leashed are welcome to walk/run with all. Regisration begins at 7am and race begins at 8am. Award ceremony at 9:30am. For more information, call (210 )287-3831.
| 2009 Jingle Bell Run/Walk The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2009 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis on Saturday, December 5th at the University of the Incarnate Word. The annual nationwide event kicks off during the holiday season, raising awareness of Americas leading cause of disability, while raising desperately needed funds for research, health education and government advocacy to improve the lives of people with arthritis. For more information, go to www.sanantoniojinglebellrun.org.
| Holiday Celebration Santa is coming to our town a little early this year! On Saturday, December 5th starting at 6pm there will be a fun filled outdoor celebration with holiday performances by local student groups including JT Brackenridge Elementary, and Lanier High School. The community Holiday Lighting will kick off at 6pm at our new Heroes Plaza (1314 Guadalupe Street) in the grassy area. The celebration will continue with limited deserts and activities. The Holiday Lighting will have a 12 foot Christmas tree that the children will help decorate and a lighting extravaganza at the end of the night. For more information, call 210-223-3151 ext 33.
| Steppin' Into The Holidays: Holiday Memories Join the North East School of the Arts Dance Department for "Steppin' Into the Holidays: Holiday Memories," a concert of wonderful dancing, great music, and beautiful costumes. Experience the magic as the dancing toys come to life and festive holiday music is enjoyed by everyone as you reminisce on your favorite holiday memories. Performances take place December 4th and 5th, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm; as well as December 5th & 6th, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm at the Robert E. Lee Theatre, 1400 Jackson-Keller Road. $8 for reserved tickets; $10 at the door cash or check only. Call (210)442-2510 for reservations after 9:00am on December 1st. Tickets may also be purchased online, credit card only (11/2030) at www.neisd.net/nesa.
| David Rogers' Big Bugs The San Antonio Botanical Society is sponsoring David Rogers' "Big Bugs" exhibit, on display at the San Antonio Botanical Garden from September 5th through December 6th. The exhibit features gargantuan 25-foot long ants, a 17-foot dragonfly, a 25-foot tall preying mantis, and more. There are interactive programs as well for children and families. The exhibit continues through December 6th. For more information, call (210)829-5100 or go to www.sabot.org.
| UIW Christmas Concert The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Cardinal Chorale and Madrigal Singers will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6th at 3 pm in Our Lady's Chapel, on the UIW campus. Festive and beautiful choral music of the season will include Brittens "Ceremony of Carols", Robert Rays "Gospel Magnificat", the Biebel "Ave Maria", and Lauridsen's "O Nata Lux". Guest harpist Rachel Ferris will perform. The concert is free and open to all. For information, call (210) 829-3848.
| 18th Annual Blankets For Babies Collection Drive Through December 7th, Methodist Children's Hospital will collect new or nearly new blankets of any size for children and adults of all ages in the 18th Annual Blankets For Babies Collection Drive. The blankets will benefit families served by these non-profit organizations: Any Baby Can, The Battered Womens Shelter, Hill Country Family Assistance Program, The Childrens Shelter, Healthy Families-San Antonio, Healy-Murphy Center, Ronald McDonald Houses, and the SAMM Shelter. Collection boxes are located in the following Methodist Healthcare facilities: Methodist Childrens Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Heart Hospital, 7700 Floyd Curl Drive; Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, 8026 Floyd Curl Drive; Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Hospital, 9150 Huebner Road; Northeast Methodist Hospital, 12412 Judson Road; Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, 1310 McCullough, Administrative Office; and Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd. For more information, call (210)575-0171.
| Breakfast With Santa The San Antonio Police Officers' Association Benefit Fund is hosting their Breakfast With Santa on Sunday, December 13th at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk, 111 East Pecan Street. Registration starts at 9:00 am and Breakfast and pictures start at 10:00 am. Reservations are preferred. For more information, please contact Marisa at marisa@sapoa.org or 210-452-6418.
| German Christmas Candlelight Celebration The German Weihnachtsfeier Society willl sponsor the 105th Annual German Christmas Candlelight Celebration on Sunday, December 13th at 5:30pm at the Margarite B. Parker Chapel on the Trinity University Campus. The San Antonio Liederkranz, Beethoven Mannerchor and chapel organist Dr. David Heller will perform. Free admission. For more information, call (210)826-0255 or (210)342-5765.
| Pet Pals Santa Paws Project Each holiday season, Pet Pals of Texas helps disadvantaged pet owners with disabilities and chronic/terminal illnesses celebrate the joy of Christmas by delivering packages filled with festive toys and treats for their furry, feathered, or finned family members through their Santa Paws Project. They are requesting donations of new (or gently used) pet toys and treats to make sure that each pet in the program gets a present from Santa. Drop off donations of pet toys and treats at Castle Hills Self Storage, Camp Bow Wow, The Fairmont Hotel, and Fifi & Fido's Pet Boutique. For more information on being a part of this truly heartwarming endeavor, call Linda at 210-788-0136, or email petpalsoftexas@aol.com.
| Freeman Coliseum 60th Anniversary Photo Submissions The Freeman Coliseum is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a photo mosaic and wants your photos! Send your favorite memories at the Freeman to be a part of a lasting San Antonio landmark. Photos can either be emailed to cadye@grecreative.com or mailed to Freeman Coliseum Photo Mosaic, c/o GRE Creative Communications, 314 E. Commerce, Ste. 800, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Photos must be submitted by December 31st, 2009. Vertical or horizontal photos will be accepted, as all photos will be cropped to a perfect square. No photos will be returned to the original owner. Any photos submitted that were not taken at the Freeman Coliseum will not be used in the photo mosaic. Bexar County Community Arenas reserves the right to decline any photo submitted. For more information, call 210-472-2777.
| Snickers Bar Hunger Snickers is making a difference in the fight against hunger. With your help, Snickers and Feeding America will reach the goal of providing over 3 million meals to hungry families in need. In addition to providing over 3 million meals, Snickers will also match any donation you make up to $25,000, dollar for dollar. Do your part by joining the cause and help Bar Hunger. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/snickers.
| Texas Flu Information Flu season is underwayboth seasonal flu and H1N1 flu cases have been reported in Texas. Flu activity in Texas is classified as widespread. To reduce the spread of flu viruses, Texans are encouraged to do three things: Wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes and stay home if sick. Basic flu symptoms include fever, cough and sore throat that usually come on suddenly. Most flu cases can be successfully treated at home. A key resource can help with flu-related questions, Texans can now dial 2-1-1 to receive over-the-phone medical guidance about what they should do if they or a family member have flu symptoms. Another key resource is www.TexasFlu.org.
| HEB Fort Hood Tragedy Tear Pad Campaign HEB will donate $50,000 to the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and launch an in-store tear pad campaign benefiting the organization in response to the tragedy at Fort Hood. All monies will benefit the AUSA Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter fund established to appropriately memorialize the recent tragedy, and care for the affected soldiers and their families. One hundred percent of all funds received will go to meet these needs. The campaign offers HEB customers an opportunity to join HEB's aid by adding a donation in increments of $1, $3, or $5 to their total grocery bill. For more information, call (210) 268-9700 or email Lauren@dpwpr.com.
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