| Community Event Calendar |
| Bass Pro Shops Kids Christmas Activities Each Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm beginning November 15th and continuing through December 21st, bring the kids to the Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops located at 17907 Interstate 10 West and enjoy a different craft activity. For more information, visit www.basspro.com. |
| Save The Manatee Club The San Antonio College Music and Humanities Department will present a concert of holiday music on Thursday, December 4th at 7:30pm in the McAllister Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students with school ID. Proceeds will go to music scholarships. For more information, call (210)486-0255. |
| Steppin' Into The Holidays Re-live some of your favorite holiday memories, from favorite films to food and festivities at "Steppin' Into The Holidays", taking place December 5th through December 7th at Lee High School Theatre. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call (210)442-2510 or go to www.neisd.net/nesa/. |
| Jingle Bell Ball The San Antonio Area Widowed Persons Service is hosting the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Ball on December 6th from 6-10PM for widowed persons of all ages. Featuring Fine Dining by Chef of the Year, Mario Perez of the Food Bank, music, silent auction, cash bar and a visit from Santa all for a ten dollar donation. Call (210)745-5801 for reservations. |
| Home 4 The Holidays Cold noses and warm kisses will be available on Saturday, Dec. 6th, at the largest pet adoption event of the year, "Home 4 The Holidays"! The event will take place from 10am to 3pm at The Rim Shopping Center on La Cantera Parkway at I-10, next to the Palladium. Over two hundred cats and dogs from area shelters will be available for adoption. For more information, go to www.ownupsa.com. |
| Christmas Under The Bridge "Christmas Under The Bridge" will take place under the Interstate 35 Bridge, between Martin & Houston streets on December 6th. The event will offer homeless residents direct assistance to housing, health care, employment and other basic needs. To volunteer, e-mail Debbie.fowler@nustarenergy.com. |
| San Antonio Chordsmen San Antonio Chordsmen present "We'll Meet Again: A Salute To The Greatest Generation" at St Mary’s Hall, located at 9401 Starcrest Dr on Sunday, December 7th at 3p. For more information, call 210-860-5834 or visit www.sachordsmen.org. |
| Second Ever Auction & Dinner The Second Ever Auction & Dinner takes place on December 7th at Texas Pride BBQ from 1pm to 5pm. Enjoy live music by Rowdy Johnson, an autographed music memorabilia auction, and door prizes. Tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All proceeds benefit The Warrior & Family Support Center. For more information, go to www.texaspridebbq.com or call (210)649-3730. |
| Feed The Need Food Drive/ 2-U-Neek Concert Zire Records and San Antonio's own R&B/Pop recording artist 2-U-Neek are raising awareness and giving back to the community by partnering with Feed The Need with a Food Drive/Concert on Saturday, December 13th at Rolling Oaks Driving Range. For more information, call (210)343-9892. |
| German Christmas Candlelight Celebration The 104th Annual German Christmas Candlelight Celebration will be held in the Margarite B. Parker Chapel at Trinity University on Sunday, December 14th at 5:30p. For more information, please call 210-826-0255. |
| A Country Christmas At La Villita The "Door In The Wall" and SA Parks & Therapeutic Recreation Department are presenting the 10th Annual "A Country Christmas at La Villita" in the Villita Assembly building on Sunday, December 14th from 1pm to 6pm. For more information, call (210)637-8316. |
| German Christmas Candlelight Celebration The German Weihnachtsfeier Societey of San Antonio will sponsor the 104th Annual German Christmas Candlelight Celebration on Sunday, December 14th at 5:30pm at the Margarite B. Parker Chapel on the Trinity University Campus. This traditional German Christmas celebration will feature the 60 combined voices of the Beethoven Mannerchor and the San Antonio Liederkranz. FREE admission. For more information, call (210)826-0255. |
| Santa's Cruisers Foundation Toy and Clothing Drive The Mystic Knights Car & Truck Club will be having their 4th Annual Santa's Cruisers Foundation Toy and Clothing Drive on Sunday, December 21st at the Auto Zone located at 1733 S. WW White Road from 11am to 4pm. For more information, call (210)744-6969, (210)887-7015, or (210)639-5140. |
| Save The Manatee Club Holiday shopping gets easy. Give a manatee! Adoption packages from Save the Manatee Club cost twenty-five dollars, are tax-deductible, and each includes an adoption certificate, a manatee photo and biography, plus other information. Or for thirty-five dollars, the Club will also include a full-color 2009 manatee wall calendar. Shipping is free. Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit www.savethemanatee.org. |
| Kidney Foundation 25th Anniversary Sweespstakes When you donate a good used car to the National Kidney Foundation now through the end of December, you are entered in the Kidney Foundation 25th Anniversary Sweespstakes. For info call 210-829-1299 or log on to www.kidneycars.org. |
| Medicare Open-Enrollment From now until December 31st, seniors can sign up for prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D. And those who are unhappy with their existing coverage can now switch plans. Why? Because we're currently in an "open-enrollment" period. During this period, America's seniors can either enroll for the first time or pick a new plan that better meets their needs. Qualified seniors should not delay. This open-enrollment period happens only once per year, from November 15 through December 31. For more information, visit www.Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare. |
| Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Nomination are being accepted for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the U.S. Government’s highest award recognizing outstanding employer support for the Guard and Reserve. Nominations close January 19th, 2009. To submit your nomination visit www.freedomaward.mil |
| 38th Annual Orchid Show & Sale The Heart O' Texas Orchid Society will hold their 38th Annual Orchid Show & Sale "Gallery of Orchids" on February 7th & 8th, 2009 at the Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, located at 2220 Barton Springs Road in Austin, TX. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact (512) 413-3199 or visit www.hotos.org. |
| Lumanaria San Antonio artists are needed to participate in "Lumanaria", the city's all day celebration of arts on Saturday, March 14th, 2009. Get information at 210-862-3478. |
| Catholic Charities Catholic Charities need volunteers for the 2009 tax season. Openings are available for tax preparers, greeters, and clerical help from Jaunuary through April 15th. Also needed, are volunteers for the Speakers Bureau on a year-round basis. For more information, please call 210-222-2931. |
| Community Programs |
| Northeast Senior Assistance Program The Northeast Senior Assistance Program needs volunteers to pick up elderly clients at their homes, drive them to scheduled medical appointments, wait for them, and drive them back home. Volunteers are required to drive their own vehicles. For more information, call (210)967-6372. |
| Project Quest Project Quest is holding information sessions for anyone interested in training to work in the construction and plumbing industries. Sessions are held every day at 10am at the Project Quest offices, 301 S Frio St. For more information, call (210)270-4690. |
| Alamo Area Partners For Animal Welfare The Alamo Area Partners For Animal Welfare needs animal advocate volunteers to distribute promotional materials, talk with people about signing the "OwnUp S.A." Pledge, and recruit other volunteers. You can help raise awareness of the needs of our four-legged friends by becoming a volunteer. For more information, call (210)242-4743. |
| Call2Recycle Call2Recycle is a program through the nonprofit public service organization, Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), which is dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. RBRC provides free recycling plans for retailers, communities, public agencies, and businesses nationwide. For more information, please visit www.call2recycle.org or call 1-877-723-1297. |
| Dyspraxia USA Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects 6% of the population. It's a condition that affects each individual differently, but one constant remains: Dyspraxia affects the ability to judge, interpret and perceive. Dyspraxia USA, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, seeks to generate awareness, increase diagnosis, and help people with this condition throughout the United States. For more information, to volunteer or to become a member, visit www.dyspraxiausa.org or call 1-773-248-3476. |
| MRSA Awareness Have you heard about MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections. The good news is, the earlier it’s caught and treated, the better the outcome. So, if anyone in your family develops a bump that looks red, swollen, full of pus -- or just plain infected -- cover it with a bandage and contact a healthcare professional – especially if there’s also a fever. For more information call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit cdc.gov/MRSA. |
| Credit Repair Scams If you have credit problems, don’t look to a credit repair company to fix them. No company can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. Learn more about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit. |
| U.S.O. Volunteers The U.S.O. is looking for volunteers to work any time between 9a-7p as greeters, servers, cooks, and help check out games and direct people around the downtown San Antonio area. Hospitality is given to all service Men, Women, and their families. For more information, please call 210-227-9379 ext 12. |
| Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation For Childhood Cancer Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation For Childhood Cancer started with cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott’s front yard lemonade stand and evolved into a national fundraising movement. Sadly, Alex died in 2004 but her foundation continues, and to date has raised more than $20 million. To find out more information, call 1-610-649-3034 or email Gilliam@alexslemonade.com. |
| Centromed Elder House Food Program The Centromed Elder House at 123 Ascot is offering free and reduced-price meals as part of its child and adult care food program. To find out if you're eligible, call (210)922-0103. |
| SA Library College Preparation Program San Antonio Central Library offers a series of programs concerning preparation for college, including test strategies for the S.A.T. and A.C.T tests. For more information call 210-207-2500. |
| Children's Bereavement Center The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas provides counseling and grief support programs for children, teens, and young adults and their families who have lost a loved one. For more information, call (210)736-4847. |
| National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation The Texas State "Right To Work" Law prohibits Union officials from forcing you to pay dues just to keep your job. If you feel you've been treated unfairly by your Union, call the National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation at (800)336-3600 or visit www.righttowork.org. |
| ACORN Housing Falling behind on your mortgage, or worried that you may fall behind soon? Or do you feel that you're just in a bad home loan? Call the non-profit ACORN at (210) 226-2584 or email txacornsa@acorn.org to get help. ACORN Housing is one of the most successful, HUD certified, foreclosure prevention agencies in the country. Our counselors will help you find out what your options are while working with your lender to make the needed adjustments to help you stay in your home. For more information, go to www.acornhousing.org. |
| San Antonio State Hospital The San Antonio State Hospital needs volunteers to help with monthly parent festivals, like setting up, preparing food, helping with arts & crafts, and more. Musical and dance groups are also needed to provide entertainment. For more information, call (210)531-8128. |
| Spay and Neuter Assistance Program Free and low cost spaying and neutering for cats and dogs is available through the Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (S.N.A.P.). Clinics are available throughout the San Antonio area. To find out how to prepare your pet for this service and to get other information, call (210)673-7722. |
| SAPD Family Assistance Crisis Team The San Antonio Police Department's Family Assistance Crisis Team (F.A.C.T.) is looking for volunteers, 21 years of age or older with no criminal record, to offer crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence. For more information about their next training workshops, call (210)207-2305. |
| Trap, Neuter, and Return Workshops The San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition is holding free "Trap, Neuter, and Return" or "TNR" workshops, three times each month - twice in San Antonio and once in Bulverde. Workshops will provide information on the humane trapping of feral cats. For more information, call (210)877-9067. |
| Goodwill Goodwill depends on your donations and right now inventories of household items are low. So, clear out your closets, attic, or garage. Furniture, bicycles, radios, televisions, and all computers...working or not...will be accepted. For more information, go to www.goodwillsa.org. |
| My Health Matters Catholic Charities will train volunteers to conduct workshops for its "My Health Matters", a health education program for people with chronic illnesses. Volunteers can be laypersons and a medical background is not necessary. For more information, call (210)355-9634. |
| Narcotics Anonymous If you have found that drugs are causing your problems, there is a solution. Narcotics Anonymous is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. Give yourself a break. Call (800)221-9091 or (210)434-0665 for more information. |
| Alamo Service Connection Older adults, 60 years of age or older...people with disabilities and their caregivers living in Bexar County now have easy access to information and referral, service coordination, and other key services through the "Alamo Service Connection", an important new program of AACOG, the Alamo Area Council of Governments. For more information, call (210)477-3275 or visit www.alamoserviceconnection.org. |
| South Texas Blood & Tissue Center The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center needs volunteers to recruit blood donors. Answer phones, input data information, serve refreshments, and perform overall customer service duties. For more information, call (210)731-5555, ext. 1388. |
| Morningside Ministries Chandler Center The Morningside Ministries Chandler Center is looking for volunteer drivers on a daily basis, Monday through Friday to deliver meals to residents who live in the 78212 zip code area. You must be at least 18 years or older. For more information, call (210)737-5247. |
| Heartland Hospice Heartland Hospice needs volunteers to visit with patients who are nearing the end of their life and offer support to respite caregivers. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. A 12 hour training session will be provided. For more information, call (210)340-0499. |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome If you have experienced extreme exhaustion for 6 months or more, coupled with difficulty sleeping and concentrating, body pain and flu-like symptoms, you could have C.F.S. - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. C.F.S. affects more than 1 million Americans. To find out about diagnosis and treatment go to www.cdc.gov/cfs. |
| Boys Town Texas Boys Town Texas needs volunteering to mentor one-on-one with children to build their academic skills by providing extra study help. Training is provided. You must be at least 21 years old and have no criminal record. For more information, call (210)271-1010 or email pedrottij@boystown.org. |
| Animal Welfare Society of Bandera County The Animal Welfare Society of Bandera County needs volunteers at its adoption center in San Antonio. Volunteers are needed for a couple of hours a week to help clean cages, change food & water, and socialize with each pet. For more information, call (210)324-7992 or go to www.awsbc.com. |
| DVDs4Vets You can donate DVD's for distribution to our country's veterans through the DVDs4Vets Program. All DVD's are sent to Veteran's hospitals, Vet centers, clinics, and State Vet homes. For more information, go to www.dvds4vets.org. |
| Cellular On Patrol You can become a part of your neighborhood "Cellular On Patrol" organization by taking the official SAPD course. For more information, call (210)207-4164. |
| ADL Older Dogs / Older People The Animal Defense League Older Dogs / Older People program will match people age 65 and older with dogs and cats age 5 and over for just $6.50 per dog or cat. For more information, call (210)655-1481. |
| Free CPR Training You can receive free CPR training through the Harper's Embrace Lifesaver Program. For more information, call (210)804-4357. |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is easier than you think. You don't have to change your life to change his or hers. Join the Sports Buddies program and all it takes is an hour a month. Big Brothers Big Sisters plans the events. All you have to do is check the calendar, pick up your little friend, and come out to play. It's that easy. For more information, call (210)225-6322 or go to www.bigmentor.org. |
| Healthy Minds - Depression Millions of Americans suffer from depression...a serious illness that affects how you feel, what you think and how you act. Depression can leave you feeling helpless and hopeless. If you get help, there is hope. To get the help you need call (703)907-8640 or log on to healthyminds.org |
| Winston School of San Antonio The Winston School of San Antonio is sponsoring a free support group for families with children who have learning disabilities. Meetings are held once a month at the Winston School, located at 8565 Ewing Halsell. For more information, call (210)615-6544. |
| Free Chess Nights The Thousand Oaks Branch Library, located at 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr, is offering free chess nights for players of all ages and skill levels every Wednesday night. For more information, call (210)657-5205. |
| SA Branch Libraries The San Antonio Branch Libraries offer story time in English and Spanish for children and families at various branch locations around the city. For more information, go to www.sanantonio.gov/library/ or call (210)207-4466 for DIAL-A-STORY. |
| Family Violence Prevention Services Family Violence Prevention Services is looking for volunteers for positions in nursery, tutoring, clerical, and outreach. Flexible schedules available. To register for the next orientation session, call (210)930-3669. |
| SA Independent School District The San Antonio Independent School District is now hiring schoool bus drivers. Work part-time hours while receiving full-time benefits. Those who qualify will be paid to train and prepare for their commercial driver's license. For more information, call (210)299-5657 or go to www.saisd.net. |
| Ferrari Community Family Resource and Learning Center The Ferrari Community Family Resource and Learning Center is looking for volunteers to teach English As A Second Language and G.E.D. classes. An education background is not a prerequisite. For more information, call (210)207-7650. |
| Gladys Harborth Animal Resource Center The Gladys Harborth Animal Resource Center, located at 1615 S. Laredo Street, offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering services for cats and dogs belonging to Bexar County residents. Cost is based on household income. For more information, call (210)351-7729. |
| Any Baby Can Volunteers are needed to assist with child care during counseling for families receiving services at "Any Baby Can"; which aids families with ill children. Availability on Wednesdays is preferred. For more information, call (210)227-0170. |
| Alamo USO The USO is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare, and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. The USO is the way the American public supports the troops. To find out how you can help, call (210)227-9373 or go to . |
| San Antonio Animal Defense League The San Antonio Animal Defense League needs donations of dog and cat food. To find out how you can help, call (210)655-1481 or go to www.animaldefenseleague.org. |
| National Kidney Foundation The National Kidney Foundation serving South and Central Texas is accepting donations of unwanted cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, motor homes and farm equipment. Vehicles are accepted in ANY CONDITION and pickup is FREE. Proceeds from the sale of these vehicles support the people in Texas and programs of the Foundation. Help save lives right here in South Texas and you may qualify for a tax deduction! For more information, call (210)829-1299 or (888)829-1299. |
| Centro Med Elder House The Centro Med Elder House is offering free and reduced-price meals as part of its Child and Adult Care Food Program. For more information, call (210)922-0103. |
| Christian Assistance Ministry The Christian Assistance Ministry needs volunteers for 3 or 4 hour shifts, mornings or afternoons, to assist as front desk receptionist, phone operator, distribute clothes, sort food, and more. For more information, call (210)223-1553. |
| Spurs Youth Drug Free Basketaball League The East Side Boys and Girls Club needs volunteers to work with its Spurs Youth Drug Free Basketaball League. You can help build fundamental basketball skills and sportsmanship. Training is provided. For more information, call (210)227-2642. |
| San Antonio Senior Companion Program The San Antonio Senior Companion Program is recruiting additional volunteers over the age of 60 who want to help disabled adults remain independent. For more information, call (210)735-5115. |
| U.S.O. Saturday Lunch Program The U.S.O. is looking for volunteers to help with its Saturday Lunch Program. Volunteers are needed to prepare lunch, pass out maps, interact with families and perform other basic hospitality tasks. To find out more, call (210)227-9373, ext 12. |
| Veterans Affairs Behavioral Health Care The Veterans Affairs Department has established a Behavioral Health Care Team to assist veterans returning to the lower Rio Grande Valley from Iraq and Afghanistan. Health and counseling services are provided. For more information, call (956)618-7146. |
| Puppy Foster Families The U.S. Department of Defense is looking for puppy foster families. Volunteers will receive materials and advice needed to raise and train these young puppies and prepare them as future military working dogs at Lackland Air Force Base. For more information, call (210)671-3686. |
| Converse Animal Shelter You can help the Converse Animal Shelter win a "ZooToo House" Pet Shelter Makeover. You must be at least 13 years old to participate. It's easy, it's fast, and it's free. To find out more, go to zootoo.com/makeover. |
| Brite Smiles Free general dental care is available through a charity program called "Brite Smiles" every second Saturday of each month. Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis. For more information, go to www.charitydentist.com. |
| Dress For Success San Antonio The "Dress For Success San Antonio" suit campaign needs your donations of new or nearly new suits, separates, and accessories for low-income women to wear on job interviews. Donations can be made at any Pilgrim Cleaners or Clothesline Cleaners locations. For more information, call (210)737-1515 or go to www.dressforsuccess.org/sanantonio. |
| S.A. Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trying to quit smoking? It's hard to do. Every day more than 3,000 young people become regular smokers. Parents, lead by example and talk to your children about the dangers of smoking. This message is brought to you by the S.A. Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse. |
| Benitia Family Center The Benitia Family Center is offering adult classes in: English as a second language, G.E.D. tutoring, introduction to computers and citizenship preparation classes. Registration is on-going. For more information, call (210)433-9300. |
| Goodwill Re-Connect Program Goodwill Industries of San Antonio is issuing a call to businesses and individuals to donate those used but still functional computers to benefit a worthy cause while giving a gift to the environment with their "Re-Connect" Program. For more information, call (210)924-8581 or go to www.goodwillsa.org. |
| The Library of Congress Nothing inspires imagination like reading. When you open a book, you can explore magnificent worlds, meet new friends, and discover grand adventures! The Library of Congress wants you to find out more about the wonders of reading. For more information, go to www.loc.gov. |
| Ready America Does your family have a plan in the event of an emergency? Take the time to talk to your family about where you would go and what you would do if the unexpected happened. For more information, go to www.ready.gov. |
| Stroke Association If you feel the onset of a sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness, or sudden trouble walking, talking, or seeing, you could be having a stroke. Learn to recognize a stroke. For more information, call (888)4-STROKE or go to www.strokeassociation.org. |
| Heartland Hospice Heartland Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit patients in nursing facilities and private homes. Just an hour a week can make a difference. Training is provided. For more information, call (210)340-0499. |
| Eva's Heroes One of San Antonio's newest non-profit organizations is Eva's Heroes- founded by actress Eva Longoria. This organization is dedicated to providing an inclusive setting for individuals with developmental disabilities to interact, grow, learn and love with their typically-developing peers. For more information, go to www.evasheroes.org. |
| Texas Music Coalition The Texas Music Coalition helps our local talented musicians with networking, seminars, and much more! For more information, go to www.texasmusiccoalition.org. |
| Peg Leg Adventures Peg Leg Adventures is dedicated to reintroducing fun, recreation, and adventure into the lives of our country's soldiers injured in the line of duty. For more information, call (210)722-2004 or go to www.peglegadventures.com. |
| San Antonio Children's Shelter For over 100 years, the San Antonio Children's Shelter has been caring for kids in crisis. You can help too! For more information call (210)212-2500 or go to www.chshel.org. |
| San Antonio Youth Literacy San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL) is seeking Volunteer Reading Tutors to read with 1st through 5th grade students. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of one hour per week. Training and flexible schedules are available. Volunteers must be 17 years of age or older to participate. For more information and to sign up for the next training session, call 299-1533 or visit www.sayl.org. |
| United Negro College Fund Every day we count on things like the traffic light, the mailbox, and the elevator. But did you know that all those things came from the minds of African Americans? Support minority education today so we don't miss out on the next big idea tomorrow. To find out how to help the United Negro College Fund, call (800)332-UNCF or go to www.uncf.org. |
| United Way Children are naturally curious. They're born learning, so follow their lead. Talk to your child about what's going on around them and you build vocabulary. Learning starts long before school does. The United Way can help with more tips. For more information, go to www.bornlearning.org. |
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