Posted: 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
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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. |
| Blue Star Museums Free admission for Military Families This summer, military families can visit over 2,000 museums across the country, free of charge, thanks to a program called "Blue Star Museums". Blue Star Museums is collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums offers free admission to all active duty Military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013. The free admission is good for the military member and up to 5 family members. You can find participating museums on their interactive map by visiting their website at www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index2013.php. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Helotes Humane Society’s Tiaras and Tails Fashion Show and Benefit, 2013 It is the fashion event of the year. It brings together the brightest and most beautiful of humans and their animals in one exciting event presented by the Helotes Humane Society June 1, 2013 at Scenic Springs, 19215 Scenic Loop Rd. in Grey Forest, Texas. The annual event is a fundraiser organized by the nonprofit, foster based, animal rescue and protection group based in Helotes, Texas. The Tiaras and Tails Fashion Show and Benefit, 2013 is presented by Silver Crown Productions with the participation of our young local beauty pageant finalists and HHS foster cats and dogs. Texas Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Ashlee Rose will be the musical guest per- former adding to the excitement of the star studded program. A silent auction is scheduled for 6 P.M. followed by a plated dinner and a fashion show. Adoptable pets will be available at the show. Advanced dinner tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. They can be bought at the Second Chances Thrift Shop (372-1255 and Shadrock and Williams Masonry 695-3565. All event proceeds will benefit the Helotes Humane Society, a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization. For details logon www.hhsanimals.org, e-mail: hhsanimals@yahoo.com. |
| McNay Announces Summer Exhibition: Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera is a landmark exhibition exploring in depth Rockwell's richly detailed study photographs, commissioned by the artist as references for his iconic paintings. Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, this presentation reveals a rarely seen yet fundamental aspect of Rockwell's creative process, and unveils a significant new body of Rockwell imagery in an unexpected medium. Bringing together paintings, drawings, tear sheets, magazine covers, and prints of Rockwell study photographs results in a frame-by-frame view of the development of some of Rockwell's most indelible images. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm; Thursday, 10 am-9 pm; Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, noon-5 pm. On view June 5 | September 1, 2013. |
| 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. |
Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Join us this Monday, May 27th from 9am to 6pm at Rolling Oaks or Ingram Park Mall and make a monetary donation to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Thank you San Antonio!
Broadway Across America
Don't miss Majestic Theatre's 12/13 Broadway Across America San Antonio Series. Enjoy all your favorite Broadway musicals right here in the Alamo City!
Win 4th Row Spurs Playoff Tickets
"Like" the Palm Harbor TX Facebook page for your chance to win a pair of 4th Row tickets to the next Spurs playoff game!
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