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North Central Community Calendar — Sept. 5-11
: September 3, 2013 : Updated: September 5, 2013 3:26pm
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A program for family caregivers of a loved one with dementia offers stress management techniques, relaxation and coping strategies, and class materials 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays at Autumn Grove Cottages, 1418 Walkers Way. Participation is confidential. Trained facilitators lead the program. Contact: Helen Flores, 764-8500 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Alzheimer's Association, San Antonio & South Texas Chapter, co-presents “Living with Alzheimer's,” a series of free informational programs, at Arden Courts of San Antonio Memory Care Community, 15290 Huebner Road. Each program, taking place 6-7:30 p.m., is designed to provide caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Attendees may come to one or all seminars, set for today and Sept. 19. Seating is limited. RSVP to: 408-9100 or email@example.com.
MCCI Medical Group of Legacy Place senior activity center opened Aug. 1 in the northeast corner of The Legacy retail center, U.S. 281 and Loop 1604. The facility is for the area seniors, ages 55 and over, to gather for educational and recreational activities. All classes and activities in are free. Weekly activities and classes range from healthy cooking, Zumba, Wii bowling, walking, Bingo, personal safety and personal health. Contact: www.mccigroup.com or 495-0222.
Nydia's Yoga Therapy Studio, 4680 Lockhill-Selma Road, is hosting a variety of daily and semi-daily classes, such as yoga in Spanish, gentle yoga and yoga for children. Esther Vexler leads a yoga awareness practice class 2-3 p.m. Sept. 15 ($10 suggested donation; proceeds benefit Esther Vexler Yoga School). Contact: 764-1616 or www.nydiasyogatherapy.com.
St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays at 6904 West Ave. in Castle Hills. Call: 342-4261.
Oak Meadow United Methodist Church, 2740 Hunters Green, begins a faith and sports program for boys and girls, ages 6-11, interested in playing soccer. Contact: The Rev. Benitez, 378-9283.
North Central Baptist Hospital, 520 Madison Oak, hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples dealing with fertility issues meet 6 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday within the atrium (call 297-4483); cancer patients and their loved ones meet at 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays (297-7005); pediatric asthma education classes 9:30 a.m. each third Saturday (297-7005); gestational diabetes program starts at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Monday in the second floor education room (297-7005); expectant mothers and their families can tour the hospital's women's service area at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. each first Monday; Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays (260-2616). Free health screenings are offered 7:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Also, Bridges Beyond Grief meets at 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Road, and 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays at Independence Hill Retirement Community, 20450 Huebner (297-4752).
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has formed iConnect, a new networking group for cancer survivors. Adult survivors of all cancer types ages 21-40 meet once a month at La Madeleine at Loop 410 and Blanco Road. All events are free, but do require a reservation. Contact: www.LLS.org/stx or 800-683-2458.
Myasthenia Gravis Alamo Support Group of South Texas meets 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each second Saturday (except July and August) at Baptist Health System Health Link Fitness Center, 288 Bitters Road. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic neuromuscular autoimmune disorder that causes varying degrees of weakness involving the voluntary muscles of the body. Those afflicted and caregivers are welcome. Visit: www.mgsouthtexas.org.
Overeaters Anonymous has a 12-step program, which offers recovery from compulsive eating. Visit www.oasanantonio.com, email firstname.lastname@example.org or call 492-5400 for local details.
Qigong for Health offers classes at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Unity Church Community Center, 8103 Broadway. Qigong is the mother of tai chi. It's gentle movement with deep breathing yielding huge health benefits. For ages 35 to 105, Qigong can be practiced sitting, standing or even lying down. First class is free, $8 afterward or less if you purchase a pass. Contact: www.QigongSanAntonio.com or 508-5033.
San Antonio Heart Failure Group hosts support groups and free educational programs for individuals who have questions about living with heart failure or are interested in meeting others with heart failure. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. each first Wednesday at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center, 2827 Babcock Road (cafeteria). Visit: www.sanantonioheartfailure.blogspot.com.
Mary Martha McNeel and visiting teachers lead various classes in qigong, universal yoga, tai chi and other wellness classes Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at different sites such as TriPoint, 3233 N. St. Mary's St., and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1018 E. Grayson St. Call: 226-0345.
Alamo KidSports is a sport development company teaching soccer, baseball and basketball to children 18 months to 6 years in a non-competitive, fun environment. Alamo KidSports offers weekly 50-minute classes at Northwoods Ice and Golf Center, Spectrum Athletic Clubs at Rogers Ranch and at Alamo Heights, and Velocity Sports Performance. Visit: www.alamototsports.com.
Alamo Heights community members have launched an Al-Anon parents-only support group, which meets 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 11 St. Luke's Lane. Contact: 824-2483 or email@example.com or www.al-anon.alateen.org.
Alzheimer's Association offers local support group meetings (patients, family members and caregivers invited): 1:30 p.m. third Mondays at Franklin Park Stone Oak, 21802 Encino Commons (www.franklinpark.org or 483-9999); 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at Forum at Lincoln Heights, 311 Nottingham; 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at The Haven, 511 Knights Cross; 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays at Arden Courts, 15290 Huebner Road; 6 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at CEDRA Clinical Research, 2455 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 150. Call the helpline at 800-272-3900 for details. A grief support group meets at 11:30 a.m. first Wednesdays at Homewood Residence at Castle Hills, 1207 Jackson-Keller Road. RSVP to 375-8132. Meetings are confidential and free to attend.
Northside Performing Arts Center, 21518 Blanco Road, hosts a variety of acting and dance classes and workshops for children and teenagers. NPAC hosts Theatre for Young Audiences' performances of “Aladdin” 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Sept. 28 ($6). Contact: 481-2400 or www.NorthsidePAC.com.
Clarity Child Guidance Center hosts a wide variety of parenting classes Thursday mornings and early evenings through Oct. 3 at its main campus, 8535 Tom Slick Drive, and its outpatient campus, 2135 Babcock Road. Family topics include creating a healthy family, communication, establishing authority and effective discipline techniques, dealing with anger and conflict, children's self-esteem, and raising modern-day children. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. Cost: $5 per class. Contact: 616-0300 or www.claritycgc.org.
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy offers public nature educational programs at the park. “Growing Up Wild: A Grasshopper World!” is offered for children ages 3-7 from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at 13203 Blanco Road. “Spring Bloomer: Rock Art” is offered for children ages 7-10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17. Visit: www.philhardbergerpark.org.
Alamo City Dance Co. holds city-wide auditions for its annual fall production of “The Nutcracker” Saturday from 2-3 p.m. for ages 13-professional, 3-4 p.m. for ages 6-older (maximum height 53 inches), 4-4:30 p.m. for male dancers and adult parts, and 4:30-5 p.m.. for ages 7-older (minimum height 54 inches) at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 200. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to each audition time. Wear ballet attire and hair in a bun. Bring pointe shoes, if on pointe. Contact: 495-2787 or sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, is registering all grade levels for faith formation classes, which begin this weekend. Faith formation classes include sacrament preparation for first reconciliation, first Eucharist and confirmation. Volunteer catechists and classroom assistants are needed for elementary-grade levels. Contact: Theresa Crow, 494-7434.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, hosts R.C.I.A. classes 7:15-9 p.m. Wednesdays. The classes allow attendees to grow through prayer, fellowship and hospitality in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sponsors are needed. Contact: Anne Kemper, 494-7434.
Terrell Hills Fire Department offers CPR/AED classes that follow the American Heart Association's “Heart Saver” training guidelines. The next class takes place 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the fire station, 5100 N. New Braunfels Ave. The class will cover CPR for adults, children and infants as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator. Students who complete the class will be issued a “Heart Saver” CPR card that is valid for two years. Fee: $25. Contact: 824-7401 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Source of Light (SoL) Center at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell, is offering a variety of community courses, covering topics such as race, yogaia peace yoga, interfaith issues, social justice, writing, ecology and environmentalism. “Grasses of South Central Texas” is offered 9 a.m.-noon Fridays through Sept. 20 ($45). “Couple Talk: Revive the Art of Communicating with Your Mate” is offered 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 30-Nov. 4 ($65 per person). Childcare is provided. “Sacred Dance in Judaism, Christianity and Islam” is offered 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24 ($35). “Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change: Communicating, Organizing and Adapting” is offered 7-9 p.m. Sept. 16 ($15). “Listening for God's Heartbeat,” a course following the principle of discipleship in John's Gospel, is offered 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23 ($15). Contact: www.upcsa.org/sol_center or 732-9927.
Backyard Basics Expo will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at Madison High School Agrilife Program, 5005 Stahl Road, featuring a variety of activities and hands-on demonstrations related to home-grown foods. Education sessions include: making soft cheeses, raising backyard poultry, rainwater conservation, food preservation, garden basics, backyard rabbits, beekeeping and more. Cost: $25 through Friday; $35 per person afterward; free for children 16-under. Lunch on your own; food available onsite. Visit: http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/backyardbasics.
The Rose Theater, 11838 Wurzbach Road, hosts various acting camps, workshops and seasonal courses. Performances of “Driving Miss Daisy” are to be offered 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 13-28. Contact: 360-0004 or www.therosetheatreco.com.
San Antonio Public Library Foundation's Great Books Seminars presents “A Conversation with the Constitution” 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Central Library auditorium, 600 Soledad. This is a public buffet dinner and discussion with Dr. Christopher Phillips, recipient of the Distinguished American Leadership Award, senior writing fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, and founder of the nonprofit Democracy Café. Admission: $75 general participation, $50 students. All guests receive a personal copy of the U.S. Constitution. Call: 225-4728, extension 10.
Physical therapist Chris Harty will present a free 30-minute class at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at HealthLink at Overlook (Baptist Emergency Hospital Complex), 25615 U.S. 281, Suite 201, about the serious risks associated with falls and how to prevent them. One in every three adults, age 65 and older, sustains a serious fall each year. Following this class, participants can stay for screenings to find out their risks and learn exercises to help prevent falls. RSVP to: 297-4525. Visit: www.BaptistHealthSystem.com.
Performing Arts San Antonio, 15705 San Pedro Ave., offers an array of acting classes and workshops for adults and youths, as well as special live productions. Contact: www.performingartssa.org or 557-1187.
The Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place, hosts live theatrical workshops and classes. The Playhouse Ball is a black tie-optional event 6 p.m. Sept. 20 that kicks off the organization's 2013-2014 season with a sneak peak at scheduled performances and special refreshments. Tickets start at $125. Contact: 733-7258 or www.ThePlayhouseSA.org.
Church of the Holy Spirit, 8134 Blanco Road, will hosts a four-part seminar series, “Life Beyond Divorce,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 28-Oct. 19, at the family center upstairs conference room. Cost: $25 for the series. Scholarships are available. Contact: www.holyspiritsa.org or Rosantina Aranda, 819-1156 or Gladys Hernandez, 341-1395.
Register by Sept. 20 for the Reagan High School cheer clinic, which will be available to ages 5-15 from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 12 on campus, 19000 Ronald Reagan. Show-offs begin at 11:30 a.m. Registration includes pizza, water bottle and a group picture. Clinic T-shirts and shorts are available for purchase. Visit: www.rattlersports.com for a form, which must be finished and submitted to Molly Ramon. Email: email@example.com.
Land of Virtuosity youth performing arts academy, Scottish Rite Auditorium, 305 Avenue E, offers a variety of classes and special seasonal camps related to all aspects of live theater, film and dance. Contact: 844-4298 or www.landofvirtuosity.org.
The Circle School, 218 Pershing, a non-profit school, offers fall and spring enrichment classes that allow children and their parents to experience the campus without having to be enrolled. Varying courses are held 4-5:30 p.m. once a week for eight weeks. Contact: 822-0461 or www.thecircleschool.org.
Jensen's Yamaha Music School, 2241 N.W. Military Highway, Suite 202-B, hosts a free music class for families at 10:30 a.m. third Tuesdays. Families and their young children (age 3 and under) can sing songs, play instruments, read stories, and make music together. Contact: 366-5048 or www.jensensyamahamusic.com.
Paint Palooza, 1846 N.W. Loop 1604, Suite 104, offers painting events and camps for adults and children. Contact: www.paintpalooza.com or 481-6144.
Young Chefs Academy in Stone Oak, 20330 Huebner Road, Suite 110, hosts various weekly classes Mondays-Thursdays and Saturday mornings as well as special workshops. Contact: 402-0023 or www.youngchefsacademy.com/stoneoak.
Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area, 3350 Park Road 31 in Spring Branch, offer various activities and educational programs. Join the park interpreter at 10 a.m. or 8 p.m. each Saturday for family-oriented nature programs. Contact: 830-438-7653 or www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/guadalupe-river.
Ballet San Antonio, 903 Proton Road, hosts classes for children and adults, as well as a professional training in ballet and jazz. Contact: 404-9641 or www.balletsanantonio.org.
Learn chanting “hu,” an ancient name for God, during a free class discussion at 6 p.m. Fridays at the Eckankar Spiritual Center of San Antonio, 1603 W. Lullwood. Regardless of your beliefs or religion, you are invited sing hu with the Texas Satsang Society. Contact: www.Eckankar-Texas.org or 737-6863.
The Twig Book Shop at Pearl, 306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 106, offers children's storytimes and other ongoing activities and special events. Contact: 826-6411 or http://thetwig.com.
Pinot's Palette-Alamo Heights, 7959 Broadway, Suite 402, hosts painting classes and special events. Contact: 832-8004 or www.pinotspalette.com/AlamoHeights.
Texas Wildlife Association and Texas AgriLife Extension will host a series of webinars covering a wide array of wildlife and land management topics. These free online webinars are held noon-1 p.m. local time so that anyone interested may tune in during the work day. Visit: https://texas-wildlife.webex.com or www.texas-wildlife.org.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service provides an opportunity for children ages 8-13 to learn about gardening by growing their own vegetables through the mentoring of Bexar County Master Gardener volunteers. Each child is allotted a 3.5-foot by x 28-foot plot at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Children will grow different types of seeds, herbs, vegetables and ornamental annual flowers. Contact: Angel Torres, 467-6575 or firstname.lastname@example.org or http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu.
Y.E.L.L. (Youth Engaging in Leadership & Learning) is gearing up to host the fourth annual San Antonio Youth Summit Oct. 10 at the Alamodome. Y.E.L.L is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps to prepare and support youth to become knowledgeable and active decision makers in their school and community. Visit: www.yellfoundation.org.
Bravo Ballet School, 2147 N.W. Military Highway, offers various classes for ages 3 and up, including a summer program. Contact: www.bravoballetschool.com or 818-4999.
San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 200, hosts various classes. Contact: 495-2787 or http://sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com.
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas, 5200 Broadway, hosts various classes, including its popular “Budding Ballerina” program tailored for dancers ages 3-7. Contact: 820-3400 or www.balletsouthtexas.org.
Viva! Bookstore at Viva Galleria, 8407 Broadway, hosts classes, workshops and special events, ranging from exercise and meditation to writing and art. Contact: 826-1143 or www.vivabooks.com.
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are held 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Oak Meadow United Methodist Church, 2740 Hunters Green St. Students may be asked later to purchase a text book ($22), including a CD for home study and review. Contact: The Rev. Osvaldo Benitez, 378-9283, or the church, 492-3902.
Associated Builders and Contractors, South Texas Chapter, offers weekly and special workforce development events. Regular activities include new construction industry employee orientation sessions and the basics of building construction. Visit: www.abcsouthtexas.org.
Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco Road, hosts Hatha yoga classes 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $12 per drop-in, $40 for one month. This is open to all ages and levels. Call: 525-0693.
The Institute of Interfaith Dialog, 4337 Vance Jackson Road, Suite 203, hosts various classes, discussions and special events. Visit: www.interfaithdialog.org.
North East Independent School District Community Education offers a variety of classes, ranging from butterfly gardening and hiking to air painting and web page publishing. Youth classes include electric guitar, sewing, video game design and more. Classes will be offered at many locations including several district schools and the North East Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Drive. Contact: www.communityed.neisd.net or 657-8866.
The Josephine Theater, 339 W. Josephine St., is hosting Inish Free School of Irish Dancing classes. Visit: www.inishfreetx.com/Inishfree_Texas/Home.html. Call: 842-6407.
Texas Thunder Cloggers offers beginner clogging lessons 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays (except Tuesday final week of the month) at San Antonio Street Dance and Drum Co., 1026 Donaldson. No partner is necessary. Visit: www.texasthundercloggers.org.
Art Works, 1840 Nacogdoches Road, hosts art classes for ages 2-18, as well as occasional Arts Night Out (parents' night out). Contact: 826-2787 or www.artworkstx.com.
Trilogy Dance Center, 2602 N. Loop 1604 West, offers classes in yoga, Pilates, Latin and ballroom dance and more. Kids' nights out, also, are offered. Contact: 479-1551 or www.trilogydancecenter.com.
Texas Cheer and Dance has begun providing cheerleading lessons on Wednesdays at Hardy Oak Elementary School, 22900 Hardy Oak Blvd., from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for kindergarteners through second-graders, and 7:30-8:30 p.m. for third- through eighth-graders. Cost: $39 a month. Call: 289-2921 or 323-6094.
School of Rock-Stone Oak, 109 Gallery Circle, Suite 101, hosts various music classes. Visit: www.stoneoak.schoolofrock.com.
Perspectives Gallery of Art at The Village at Stone Oak retail center, 22610 U.S. 281 North, hosts a children's drawing and painting workshop 1-4 p.m. each third Saturday. The gallery also provides adult portrait, watercolor, painting and drawing classes. Contact: Judy Payne-Korge, 704-7555.
San Antonio Small Business Development Center at UTSA Downtown, 501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., offers a variety of training sessions for people who would like to start their own businesses. Many of the training sessions are free. Visit: http://sasbdc.org or www.utsa.edu.
Brilliant lighting, sound effects and video are featured in the Dinosaur Quest animatronic exhibit of life-sized dinosaur skeletons 10 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays at Rivercenter Mall (near AMC Theater), 849 E. Commerce St. Visit: www.dinosaur-quest.com.
Conjunto Heritage Taller, 725 S. Presa St., offers classes in button accordion to students of all ages 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with accordion instructor Bene Medina, and 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays with accordion instructor Lorenzo Martinez. CHT offers acoustic guitar classes for students of all ages 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays with Ismael Rivera. Classes are $40 per month. Contact: 212-8560 or email@example.com.
San Antonio Dance Academy, 15714 Huebner Road, offers classes in ballet, hip-hop, Mexican folkloric, ballroom, prep for dance team, adult tap/flamenco and Mommy-n-Me for ages 2-up. Contact: 341-7574 or www.sadance.info.
L.A. Performing Arts, 19239 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 202, hosts acting, dance and vocals classes. Contact: 842-6407 or www.laperformingarts.com.
Heather Stolle's School of Dance, 20323 Huebner Road, Suite 106, hosts a variety of dance classes. Contact: 481-9999 or www.hssdance.com.
Performing Arts Conservatory of Texas, 22610 U.S. 281 North, Suite 221, hosts various classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, jazz and hip-hop. Contact: 494-5100 or www.performingartsconservatoryoftexas.com.
Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 115 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 1200, hosts one-on-one and group lessons for various dance styles. Contact: 490-3733 or www.fredastairesanantonio.com.
Ballroom Dance Annex, 8123 Broadway, hosts ballroom dance classes for children and teenagers in performance and competitive categories. Contact: 240-0070 or www.ballroomdanceannex.com.
La Fonda Latina, 6714 San Pedro Ave., hosts Argentine tango lessons 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact: www.susurrodetango.com or 467-2838.
Jazzercize Dance Studio, 1031 Patricia, hosts beginner and intermediate Argentine tango lessons Sundays. Call: 363-6070.
Alamo Arts Ballet Theater, 2103 Lockhill-Selma Road, hosts various classes. Visit: www.alamoartsballet.org.
Jazz Poets of San Antonio offers a weekly writing session and live poetry - with accompaniment by the Jazz Poetry Band - at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Espresso Gallery, 529 San Pedro Ave. Donations are appreciated. Call: 573-5115.
La Taza Coffee House, 15060 San Pedro Ave., hosts “Heartbeat of the Soul,” a weekly session of open-mike poetry at 8 p.m. Mondays as well as open-mike sessions 8 p.m. Fridays. Contact: 494-8292 or www.lataza.biz.
Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub at Park North, 842 N.W. Loop 410, hosts karaoke 9:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., hosts live Celtic music by Boru 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Contact: 798-5466 or www.TheLionandRose.com.
LOL (Laugh Out Loud) comedy club, Park North Plaza, 618 N.W. Loop 410, hosts feature shows 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 8 and 10:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Open mic night is held 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The Oxymorons offers family night - family-friendly improv comedy - 5 p.m. third Saturdays ($5-$9). Contact: www.lolsanantonio.com or 541-8805.
ComedySportz improv offers fast-paced comedy shows for the family, schools, business conferences, parties and special events. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs from audience suggestions, similar to "Who's Line Is It Anyway?” ComedySportz also provides remote shows, corporate training and improv classes. Live performances are given 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Acting Up Creative Drama Academy, 12002 Bandera Road. Contact: www.cszsa.com or 338-0279.
Orderup locations at 999 E. Basse Road and 20821 U.S. 281 North host free live music at 7-9 p.m. Fridays.
Local Coffee, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 1113, hosts open mic (acoustic music) sessions 6-9 p.m. every other Friday, and live musicians in concert 6-9 p.m. most Saturdays. Visit: www.localcoffeesa.com.
Come unwind on the new outdoor patio of The Quarry Golf Course and Restaurant, 444 E. Basse Road, and enjoy free, public concerts 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. Visit: www.quarrygolf.com.
H-E-B Central Market, 4821 Broadway, hosts free live music in the café noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Piranha Killer Sushi, 260 E. Basse Road, Suite 101, hosts a sake-tasting event each first and third Tuesday night. Cost: $25 (includes five different sakes paired with a small tasting as well as dessert). Today, Piranha offers active and retired military personnel a 15 percent discount on all food items, and all military receive a complimentary beverage.
Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 1911 Huebner Road, hosts open-mike sessions for comedians and acoustic musicians 7-11 p.m. Fridays. Call: 481-0444.
Barriba Cantina, 111 Crockett St., open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, offers Mexican street food available until closing time. There's live music 9 p.m. daily, and during the day Fridays through Sundays. Admission is free. Visit: www.barribacantina.com.
Join the Alamo Metro Chorus' Sweet Adelines, the world's largest women's singing group, for voice lessons and high-energy performance techniques at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Beitel Memorial Lutheran Church, 2515 Austin Highway. Contact: 514-0976 or www.alamometrochorus.org.
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Road, hosts Thursday Lunch Bunch at 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursdays. People age 50 and older are invited to eat lunch in or takeout. Cost: $5. Call: 805-3215 for reservations.
BNI=Stone Oak Business Network meets 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Club at Sonterra, 901 Sonterra Blvd. Contact: http://www.bnidfw.com/tx-san-antonio-bni-stone-oak-business-network-(so).
San Antonio Audubon Society holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. first Thursdays at The First Tee, 915 E. Mulberry Ave. Bruce Fried talks about this Green Spaces Alliance programs. Contact: 308-6788 or www.saaudubon.org.
San Antonio Calligraphers Guild meets 7 p.m. first Thursdays at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place (except for the summer). Visitors are welcome and may attend two meetings without paying memberships dues. Visit: www.sanantoniocalligraphy.com.
Single Professionals Network, a mature adult, singles, friendship group, holds a happy hour/social at 5 p.m. Friday at Cover3 sports bar and restaurant, 1806 N.W. Loop 1604. SPN holds weekly events that offer an opportunity to widowed, divorced and single people to meet and make new acquaintances. Visit: www.spn-sa.org.
Northeast Bexar County Democrats meet at noon first Saturdays at Grady's BBQ, 6510 San Pedro Ave. Lunch will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit: www.nebcd.org.
Los Bexareños Genealogical and Historical Society holds its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. first Saturdays with a social coffee at Central Library, 600 Soledad, first floor auditorium. Contact: Louis Benavides, 735-8717.
San Antonio Rose Society meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N New Braunfels Ave. Travis Burns, owner of Burns Garden Center and Landscape, will present a program on “Companion Plantings for Rose Gardens.” Admission is free to the public. Visit: www.sarosesociety.org.
Friendship Force of San Antonio regular monthly meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at Northeast Methodist Hospital (Community Health Center meeting room), 12412 Judson Road in Live Oak. Contact: www.thefriendshipforce.org or Imelda, 590-4634, or Faye Minnis, 499-4929.
San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce begins its 2013-2014 Smart Women Series with provocateur Kelley Neumann, senior vice president of strategic resources, San Antonio Water System, in a luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the SAWS campus, 2800 U.S. 281 North (Tower II, Customer Center Building, Multi-Purpose Room, Room No. 145). Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members. Register at: www.sawomenschamber.org.
San Antonio Herb Society presents a free, public program 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braungels Ave., with self-proclaimed “food evangelist” Diane Baines who'll discuss genetically modified foods, the food chain, what's safe and what is not safe. Visit: www.sanantonioherbs.org.
Castle Hills Civic Participation Committee presents the second Castle Hills Social Night for local residents and merchants 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Azro Moroccan Bistro. 2211 N.W. Military Highway, Suite 131. There are food and drink specials. RSVP by Sept. 20 to: Audrey Poole, 867-6582.
Stone Oak Business Association seeks participants for its annual business expo, set for 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive. Costs: $85 for members, $125 non-members. The event raises funds for scholarships for Reagan and Johnson high school seniors. Contact: 348-8233 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Society of Professional Journalists-San Antonio Chapter will benefit from its Gridiron show 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 21 at San Antonio College McAllister Center, 1300 San Pedro Ave. Local journalists come together to make fun of local, state and national newsmakers, with show proceeds supporting college scholarships for area journalism students. This year's theme is “50 Shades of S.A.” Beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be sold before the show and during intermission. Admission: $20 through Sept. 14; $25 afterward. Visit: https://sanantoniospj.ticketbud.com/gridiron.
Alamo Chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) has a Solitaires' Sunday brunch once a month at the Randolph Officers' Club. This monthly gathering of single officers (active and retired) or widow(er)s of officers is an opportunity to socialize and just have fun. No registration is necessary; pay as you go. Must be a member of the Alamo-MOAA chapter or be willing to join at the meeting. Visit: www.alamomoaa.org/membership.cfm.
San Antonio Audubon Society presents its second Saturday beginners' bird walk, starting at 7:30 a.m. Meet trip leader Georgina Schwartz at the Judson Nature Trails in Alamo Heights, 246 Viesca. Non-members are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Contact Schwartz for details: 342-2073 or www.saaudubon.org.
Alamo Sierra Club meets at 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Admission is free and open to the public. Socializing and snacks begin at 6 p.m. Contact: 828-1233 or email@example.com.
San Antonio Chapter, Sons of The American Revolution, holds its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. third Wednesdays at The Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Cost: $23. There will be a guest speaker. Guests and prospective members are welcome. RSVP by the preceding Monday to treasurer Bob Clark, firstname.lastname@example.org or 402-0871.
San Antonio Storytellers Association presents monthly story swaps 6:30-9 p.m. first Wednesdays at Brook Hollow Library, 530 Heimer Road. Beginners and non-members are welcome.
Greater San Antonio Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. each first and third Thursdays at the Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway. The first gathering is an educational meeting, the third Thursday is a competition with members presenting alternating digital and print photographs for peer judging and commentary. Admission is free and all skill levels of photographers are welcome. Visit: www.gsacc.org or Facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Greater-San-Antonio-Camera-Club/121865424504012.
Friendship Force of San Antonio regular monthly meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at Northeast Methodist Hospital (Community Health Center meeting room), 12412 Judson Road in Live Oak. Contact: www.thefriendshipforce.org or Imelda, 590-4634, or Faye Minnis, 499-4929.
North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association holds a meeting/luncheon at 11 a.m. third Wednesdays at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. Contact: Martha Windham, 490-3783; or 494-6560; or http://localunits.org/NSARTA.
Newcomers of San Antonio is a non-for-profit social organization founded in 1981. Membership is open to anyone residing in the greater San Antonio area for two years or less. The group sponsors social events (monthly luncheons each first Thursday, and monthly morning coffees each third Thursday), interest groups (games, book club, evening groups and local day trips), and opportunities for community involvement. Visit: NewcomersofSanAntonio.org.
Rotary Clubs: Sunrise, 7 a.m. first through third Fridays at Pericos restaurant, 1439 E. Sonterra Blvd. (www.sasunriserotary.org): Alamo Heights, noon Tuesdays at The Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. (www.ahrotary.org); Stone Oak, noon Thursdays at The Club at Sonterra, 901 Sonterra (www.stoneoaksarotary.org); San Antonio Airport, noon Wednesdays at Old San Francisco Steakhouse, 10223 Sahara.; San Antonio North Central, 6 p.m. Mondays at Little Italy, 824 Afterglow; San Antonio Oak Hills, noon Fridays, MJ China Bistro, 10103 Huebner Road; Northwest, noon Thursdays at Sushihana Japanese Restaurant; 1810 N.W. Military Highway (www.rotarynorthwest.com).
Cerveceros, group of people interested in beer and home brew beer (craft beer), holds a meeting and social at noon each third Sunday at 500 Carolina St. Membership is up to the individual. Bring some friends as well as a sampling glass and lawn chair. Email: email@example.com.
Encino Park neighborhood senior citizens may take part in a “Seniorific” social to be held each fourth Thursday at the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio. Attendees may bring a dish to share.
Lions Clubs: Alamo Heights, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at the Magic Time Machine, 902 N.E. Loop 410; Northside, noon first and third Thursdays at Little Italy, 824 Afterglow; Oak Hills, 7:15 p.m. third Wednesdays at Denny's, 9550 Interstate 10 West; Central Park, 7:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at Jim's, 9950 San Pedro Ave. Visit: http://texaslions2a2.org/clubs.html.
Optimist Clubs: Alamo Heights, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at The Barn Door; Towne and Country, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Grady's BBQ on San Pedro Avenue. Visit: www.stxd.org.
Toastmasters Clubs (learn how to get ahead by improving your communication and leadership skills): Alamo Heights, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at University of the Incarnate Word - administrative building Room 265 (www.alamo.freetoasthost.org); North San Antonio, 7 a.m. Wednesdays, The Egg & I, 830 N.W. Loop 410 (Anna, 896-6141, toastmasters@NShukayr.com or http://www.nshukayr.com/toastmasters130424.pdf) -- open house and free breakfast offered 7-8 a.m. this Wednesday); San Antonio, noon Fridays, Taste of China Super Buffet (sanantonio.toastmastersclubs.org); San Antonio Discussion and Debate, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, IHOP, 14424 San Pedro Ave. (sadd.toastmastersclubs.org); San Antonio Sociable, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Road (sanantonio.freetoasthost.com); Stone Oak, noon Wednesdays, The Egg & I, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd. (http://stoneoaktoastmasters.org).
San Antonio Astronomical Association offers Astronomy in the Park, free night-sky viewings, at sunset on Wednesdays at McAllister Park, 13102 Jones-Maltsberger Road. SAAA meets at 6:30 p.m. each second Friday at Christ Lutheran Church, 6720 Broadway. SAAA also hosts a spring star party at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday at Guadalupe River State Park. Telescopes will be set up in the day use area. Visit: www.sananantonioastronomy.org.
A Fort Sam Houston historical landmark since 1888, Stilwell House is open for tours, receptions and parties. Stilwell House is managed by non-profit Society for the Preservation of Historic Fort Sam Houston Inc. Contact: 224-4030 or 655-0577 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
DaisyCares benefits from the third annual Daisy's Paws for a Cause 5K Run/Walk Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. at the Alamo Heights city pool, 250 Viesca. Dogs are welcome to the 1960s-inspired event. Sponsorships are available. There will be prizes for the top runners and “grooviest” costumes. DaisyCares helps less needy pet owners with pet food and veterinary care aid. Visit: www.daisycares.org or iaapweb.com.
Olmos Park residents are free to take part in Cycle at the Circle 9-11 a.m. first Saturdays around Alameda Circle. Nearby streets are closed to through traffic during those two hours while bicyclists enjoy the scenery and other activities.
Alamo Chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) holds a golf tournament benefit Sept. 13 at River Crossing Golf Club, 500 River Way in Spring Branch. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Family Support Center and the MOAA Student Scholarship Program. Fee: $125/player. Contact: http://alamomoaa.org or 830-537-5452.
The 23rd annual Run & Walk for AIDS, benefiting the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, begins at 7 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St. The event consists of a 5K run and 2-mile walk. Top fundraising individuals and teams will receive trophies, and top runners will receive medals. There'll also be refreshments, entertainment and pet-friendly activities. Visit: www.RunWalkAIDS.org.
Annual San Antonio Walk for PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) takes place Sept. 21 at O.P. Schnabel Park (Graff Pavilion), 9600 Bandera Road, starting at 9:15 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. There'll be pre- and post-walk activities for the whole family. The walk, endorsed by the Mayor's Fitness Council, is a top 10 walk for PKD events nationwide. Contact: Patti Ruffin, 414-6614 or email@example.com.
TMI Alumni Association will hold its 13th annual Modified Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 13 at the San Antonio Gun Club, 928 E. Contour Drive. Registration begins at noon; the shoot starts at 1 p.m., and a barbecue dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. The shoot and dinner are open to the public. Registration: $400 for a team of four shooters, $110 for individuals. Dinner costs: $25 adults, $10 children. Sponsorships also are available. Contact: www.tmi-sa.org; or Alex Hernandez, firstname.lastname@example.org or 564-6169.
Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's-San Antonio fundraiser begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 21 at the AT&T Center. Visit: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=3737&pg=entry.
Spay-Neuter-Inject-Protect-San Antonio presents the sixth annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk Sept. 28, starting at 8 a.m. at the Alamo Heights city pool, 250 Viesca. You may run/walk with your dog. Proceeds benefit homeless and abandoned animals in the area needing medical care, as well as spay/neuter services. Visit: www.snipsa.org.
Vendors are sought for the Encino Park Women's Club 2013 craft fair, set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio. Contact: Gail Swain, email@example.com.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk-San Antonio fundraiser takes place Oct. 5 at Morgan's Wonderland. Check-in time is 7 a.m., followed by an 8:30 a.m. start. Email: firstname.lastname@example.org.
Vendors (food trucks and bazaar vendors) are wanted for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church's annual holiday bazaar, set for Nov. 1 and 2 at 4201 DeZavala Road. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available. Contact: email@example.com or 393-5483.
ALS Association-Texas Chapter announces San Antonio's 15th annual Walk to Defeat ALS, the organization's largest yearly fundraiser that raises money for patients living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The 3-mile walk, beginning 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at San Pedro Springs Park, 1315 San Pedro Ave., is open to the public. The event includes children's activities, entertainment and a post-walk cookout. Participants are urged to sign advocacy petitions while on-site as part of the organization's work to bring the importance of ALS research to the attention of officials at all levels of government. Raise a minimum of $75 and receive an official Walk to Defeat ALS T-shirt. Visit: www.walktodefeatals.org.
Annual Bike MS: Valero 2013 Ride to the River takes place Oct. 12 and 13 in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Bike MS: Valero raises awareness of multiple sclerosis and funds to support research, as well as programs and services that directly impact those living with MS. Registration continues until Oct. 11 at $50. Visit: https://secure3.convio.net/nmss/site/SPageServer?pagename=BIKE_National.
Tejas Rodeo Co., 401 Obst Road in Bulverde, hosts live professional rodeos Saturday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Live music and dancing follow. Admission: $6-$12. Contact: 830-980-2226 or www.tejasrodeo.com.
San Antonio Sports, a nonprofit sports commission, is seeking volunteers to assist with events throughout the year. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Events are posted online and those interested can choose their event and their shift. SAS-hosted events are also an opportunity for students and others to earn community service hours. Contact: SanAntonioSports.org/volunteer or David Blank, 820-2191 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
San Antonio Table Tennis Club has meetings and activities at Alamo Fitness Center, 16675 Huebner Road. Visit: www.satabletennis.org.
San Antonio Gaelic Athletic Club's football practices are open to men and women ages 18 and up, from all backgrounds, at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the Olmos Basin Park rugby pitch. SAGAC last year competed in national competition, where it won the Junior D Gaelic Football Shield. Visit: www.sanantoniogac.org or see the club at Facebook.
Knitting and crocheting lessons, and game days are offered 9-11 a.m. each Tuesday at Shearer Hills Baptist Church, 12615 San Pedro Ave. Game day is open to the public. Snacks are provided. Contact: Sandra Baskin, 275-8503.
Geeks Who Drink presents trivia games at local Lion and Rose Pub locations — 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., and at 5148 Broadway; 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 842 N.W. Loop 410 (Park North Plaza). Games also offered at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Firewater Grille, 26108 Overlook Parkway, and 8 p.m. Mondays at Freetail Brewing Co., 4035 N.W. Loop 1604. Prizes and free pints are up for grabs. Visit: www.geekswhodrink.com.
Pearl Brewery, 200 E. Grayson St., holds First Thursdays 5-8 p.m., featuring special deals from Pearl shops along with pop-up sidewalk sales, music and refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.
Boardwalk on Bulverde food truck park, 14732 Bulverde Road, offers free beer Fridays from 6 p.m. until the supply is gone.
Green Fields Market, 19239 Stone Oak Parkway, hosts: free wine sampling at noon Saturdays; free yoga class 7-8 a.m. Saturdays; special wine tastings at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday. Visit: www.greenfieldsmkt.com.
Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, hosts Wonderland Market Days 10 a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays and Sundays with arts and crafts, clothes, jewelry and more. Also, karaoke is offered 1-5 p.m. Sundays in the Shops at the Marketplace section. Free movie screenings for the family are offered 7 p.m. Thursdays. Visit: http://wonderlandamericas.com.
Jewelry Exchange and Auction, 19903 Stone Oak Parkway, is hosting live auctions at 7 p.m. Saturdays. Public peeks at items, ranging from jewelry to collectibles, take place 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. and 7 pm. Saturdays. Visit: www.jewelryexchangeandauction.com.
Destination Maternity, 9802 Colonnade Blvd., hosts various nutrition and exercise classes and workshops for mothers-to-be throughout this month. Destination Maternity also offers a selection of maternity fashions. Contact: 694-4692 or www.destinationmaternity.com.
Goodwill holds its fall donation drive now through Sept. 15. Donate household items at your nearest Goodwill Donation Station or store. Items currently in high demand include home decor, house wares, books, furniture, toys, small appliances and computers. Providence High School, 1215 N. St. Mary's St., will host Goodwill donation trailers Sept. 15. Proceeds to Providence for full trailer donations will be allocated to campus ADA/disabled ramp improvements. Contact: www.goodwillsa.org or 924-8581.
International School of the Americas at Lee High School, 1400 Jackson-Keller Road, is accepting donations of items for its Sept. 28 annual garage sale benefit. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Donations of household appliances, electronics, furniture, sporting equipment, bicycles, jewelry, toys and kitchenware are being sought. Email: email@example.com.
Boiler House Texas Grill and Wine Garden, Pearl Brewery, donates 20 percent of net proceeds from dinners each third Monday night to the San Antonio River Foundation. Visit: www.boilerhousesa.com.
Friends of Landa Library seek books of all shapes and sizes, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and cassettes for its fall book sale at 233 Bushnell. All funds raised will be used to enhance Landa Library services and programs. These items/activities include: laminating machine, art supplies, multipurpose headphones for the children's area, refreshments for programs, color printer/copier, children's display rack, collapsible banquet tables for the book sale, and honorariums for performers and lecturers. Contact: Michael Kaminski, 732-8369, or Landon Middleton, 557-0160.
Johnson High School band members and supporters are raising funds to help support their trip to take part in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif. The Johnson band was invited to apply, and was accepted, to participate in the annual prestigious event that happens ahead of the Rose Bowl. The 2014 theme is “Dreams Come True.” Contact: www.johnsonjaguarband.org or Jarrett Lipman, firstname.lastname@example.org.
Castle Hills Police Department, 209 Lemonwood Drive, is accepting toy donations throughout the year for its Blue Santa program. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the dispatch window during business hours.
Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA), 406 San Pedro Ave., is a nonprofit that recruits and trains volunteers who are appointed by courts to advocate for the “best interest” of abused and neglected children. Volunteers visit with the children and gather information to help a court make informed decisions and ensure that children are placed in safe, permanent homes. CASA offers free volunteer training throughout the year; daytime, evening and weekend training available. Contact: Belinda Cox, email@example.com or 225-7070; or www.casa-satx.org.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, is collecting inkjet and toner cartridges for recycling. Proceeds will benefit the church children's ministry Lion Store. Contact: Theresa Crow, 494-7434, extension 324, or firstname.lastname@example.org.
San Antonio Animal Care Services, 4710 Texas 151, is accepting donations of dog and cat food 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, for its pet pantry program. Pet owners in need can obtain pet food with proof of government assistance, a current driver's license or picture ID and proof of their pet's sterilization status and current rabies vaccination. Contact: www.saacs.net or 207-4738.
San Antonio Pets Alive! seeks volunteers to work with shelter dogs and cats, as well as qualified individuals willing to foster animals awaiting permanent homes. SAPA also seeks donated items to help support animals in its care. SAPA works with San Antonio Animal Care Services. Outdoor boot camp 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road, benefits San Antonio Pets Alive! with a $5 donation per session. All you need to bring is a mat, free weights and maybe even your dog for the running portion. SAPA also receives 15 percent of each purchase from Trilogy Pizza and Wine Bistro, 19141 Stone Oak Parkway, between 4 and 9 p.m. first Wednesdays. (Mention this fundraiser to your server.) SAPA offers pet adoption opportunities 1-5 p.m. second and third Sundays at PetSmart, U.S. 281 near Bitters. Visit: www.sanantoniopetsalive.org.
Spay-Neuter-Inject-Project San Antonio seeks donations of resources to help benefit volunteers and adoptable animals. Needed items include paper towels, bleach, trash bags, laundry detergent, collars, leashes, metal crates, cat carriers, copy paper, and gift cards to Office Max or Office Depot. Visit: www.snipsa.org.
San Antonio Street Saves/Animal Friends Humane Society, 28730 Interstate 10 West, have pet adoption opportunities 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, or by appointment, on site. AFHS/SASS appreciates donations of newspapers, dog/cat food, toys, cleaning supplies and other items to help with daily shelter operations. Contact: www.animalfriends4ever.org or 830-981-2300.
Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions seeks donations of dry cat and dog food, dog leashes and collars. Monetary donations also are accepted. Visit www.tejasrescues.org to donate via PayPal. Donations can also be mailed to TRPA, P.O. Box 790372, San Antonio, Texas 78279. Call 416-3947 or email TRPA@wt.net for a donation pick-up at your chosen site.
Seguin-based SARA Sanctuary seeks donations of flea treatment and protection, as well as monetary donations to help provide food for the sheltered animals and to pay electricity bills. Food donations are accepted, too. Volunteers also are needed. Contact: 830-379-1750 or www.sarasanctuary.org.
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation has domestic cats available for adoption 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays at Sherman Animal Care Complex, 137 Earl St. near Olmos Park. Contact: www.wildlife-rescue.org or 830-336-2725.
Non-profit Guide Dogs of Texas seeks area dog lovers to volunteer as puppy raisers and brood holders. A brood holder provides a permanent home for a female dog in the breeding program. Holders are essential to the program in providing the next generation of guide dog puppies for GDTX. They also provide a safe, loving environment in which new litters can be born and cared for up to eight weeks. After that, the pups are then cared for by volunteer puppy raisers, thus starting the next stage of their training. Puppy managers from GDTX provide training and meet with puppy raisers regularly for guidance and feedback. Volunteers also teach basic commands, obedience and acclimate the puppy to different environments. Volunteers must be at least age 18, live within a two-hour radius of San Antonio, and be available to be with the dog for the most of the day. Contact: Susana Dias, 366-4081 or email@example.com.
The 50th Fox Tech High School reunion dance is scheduled for Oct. 5 at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N.W. Loop 1604. All 1963 classmates interested are encouraged to contact Lupe Leos, 372-0355, or Vangie Perales, 834-6993.
Bueche family members reunite 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5 at Landa Haus, Landa Park, New Braunfels. The event includes a meal, a bake-off, children's activities, a “white elephant” auction, and more. A $6-per-person donation benefits Bueche Cemetery Fund, which helps to cover costs of maintaining the Bueche Family Cemetery in Windcrest. Contact: Donna Bueche, 830-895-1931 or firstname.lastname@example.org; or Carol Ann Rullo, 637-3668 or email@example.com; or Jon Bueche, 854-9048 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
San Antonio Farmers Market Association — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays at 11121 Wurzbach Road, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at Olmos Basin Park, 100 Jackson-Keller Road, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Road. Visit: www.sanantoniofarmersmarket.org.
Pearl Brewery Farmers Market Association — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 220 E. Grayson St. Visit: www.atpearl.com.
Quarry Farmers and Ranchers Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays at Alamo Quarry Market, 255 E. Basse Road. This includes live music, food trucks and the occasional cooking demonstration. Contact: www.quarryfarmersmarket.com or 722-5077.
The Alley on Bitters Farmers Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 555 W. Bitters Road. This includes a dog park and live music. Call: 494-3226.
Haute and Fresh Market hosts the Legacy Outdoor Market 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays at The Legacy shopping center, U.S. 281 and Loop 1604. Contact: www.hauteandfresh.com or 451-0603.
AnArte Gallery, 7959 Broadway, Suite 404, hosts a reception with acclaimed art photographer Thomas Dodd 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. AnArte hosts an exhibit of Dodd's works through September.
Lyn Belisle Studio, 1824 Nacogdoches Road, hosts art exhibits and special workshops. “Shared Spaces: Paintings and Works on Paper by Lyn Belisle and Gloria Hill” is on display. An opening reception is set for 6-9 p.m. Sept. 13 for “Terroir: A Fine Blend of Wine and Images,” a photo exhibit by M. Venkatramesh. Contact: www.lynbelisle.com or Lyn Belisle, 860-9468.
Many Hands Gallery, 555 W. Bitters Road, offers a Batik class on rice paper 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17. This art form goes back to 2000 years in Central Asia and Indonesia and involves the manual wax-resist dyeing techniques on siks and linen. Space is limited to five participants so enroll now. No previous experience is required. Contact: Kathy, 391-1959.
Winston School San Antonio, 8565 Ewing Halsell, hosts “Collector's Gallery,” a public showing and sale of original masterpieces and collectibles, Sept. 21 and 22. Walter Edelman of New York City's Edelman Fine Arts will provide art education and history on his collection of landscape, still life, Western, abstract and other original works from the 19th to 21st centuries. Approximately 600 unframed oil canvasses and print posters are available for purchase, ranging $50-$50,000. A leading art appraiser, critic and locater of fine art representing 250 artists in 26 countries, Edelman is donating a portion of sale proceeds to WSSA. Admission and parking to this event are free to the public. Visitors are required to register prior to entering the event. Contact: www.winston-sa.org or 615-7485 during school hours.
University of the Incarnate Word hosts “Flourish,” an exhibit of art works by Elizabeth Elequin, through Oct. 4 at the campus Semmes Gallery, Dougherty Fine Arts Center, 4301 Broadway.
High Wire Arts, 326 W. Josephine St., hosts “Heart Art Portrait Designs” by five artists. Call: 827-7652.
McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., hosts these exhibits: “The America of Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton” through Sunday; “Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions” through Sept. 15; “Printing Perfection: The Art of Beth Van Hoesen” through Sept. 29; “The Human Face and Form” through Oct. 6. McNay's third annual fundraiser, “Art to the Power of Ten,” brings together a selection of contemporary art galleries and dealers from across Texas for an evening of art, food and cocktails 7-10 p.m. this Friday= ($50 per person). Art, live music and drinks for adults age 21 and over are offered 7-9 p.m. second Thursdays this summer (free admission). Contact: 805-1768 or www.mcnayart.org.
San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., hosts these exhibits: “Rostros de Maria: The Virgin as Archetype and Inspiration” through Sept. 29. Ongoing events: live music 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays at Café des Artistes; First Sundays for Families 1-5 p.m. first Sundays, “Scene at SAMA” 5:30-7:30 p.m. second Fridays with art, cocktails and live music; Run Wild Sports Tuesday Night Runs 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays. Contact: 978-8100 or www.samuseum.org.
Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, hosts these exhibits: “Texas Impressionism: Branding with Brushstroke and Color, 1885-1935” through Sunday; “The World Through Magic Lanterns” through Jan. 1. Ongoing activities: Children's Chorus of San Antonio in “Informance!” at 5 p.m. Tuesdays, featuring demonstrations and performances in conjunction with the Witte's Free Tuesdays. Contact: www.wittemuseum.org or 357-1910.
Holocaust Memorial of San Antonio, Barshop Jewish Community Center, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, is open 9 a.m.-noon weekdays and 1-3 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. Contact: 302-6807 or www.jfsatx.org.
San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St., has half-price admission and discounted concessions Tuesdays through this month. Visit: www.sazoo.org.
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, hosts: its annual Art in the Garden, featuring sculptures by members of the Texas Sculpture Group, the Mid-South Alliance and the Chicago Sculpture International, through March 1, 2014; “Savage Gardens: The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants” through Dec. 1. San Antonio Public Library cardholders will receive $1 off general admission for this exhibit's duration. Ongoing activities: Watersaver Walks conservation programs at 10 a.m. first Fridays and third Saturdays; tree care courses; beginner bird walks at 9 a.m. third Saturdays; monthly Earth-Kind Landscape classes and workshops on eco-friendly horticulture; as well as gardening and nature workshops, and Tai Chi courses. Contact: 829-5100 or www.sabot.org.
Morgan's Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive, is a theme park especially designed for individuals with special needs. Visit: www.morganswonderland.com.
Sheldon Vexler Theater hosts final performances of Neil Simon's play “Lost in Yonkers” 7:30 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Tickets: $14-$20. Visit: www.vexler.org.
Alamo Heights Junior School community members are invited to a fall sports picnic and scrimmage on campus, 7607 N. New Braunfels. Volleyball and football scrimmages take place 4:30-5:30 p.m. The barbecue dinner/picnic will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Plates cost $7. Dine in or take out. Contact: Jenni Curren, email@example.com, or Susan Hardy, firstname.lastname@example.org.
The Village at Incarnate Word holds its September Soiree Fundraiser, an evening of fine art and elegant jazz, 7-10 p.m. at Christus Heritage Hall, 4707 Broadway. There will be cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, an art sale, and a concert by George and Aaron Prado accompanied by Joan Carroll. The event kicks off a yearlong celebration of the Village of the Incarnate Word's 25th anniversary. Tickets: $50 at the door. Contact: Roland Mazuca, email@example.com or 829.7561, extension 150.
San Antonio Public Library BookMobile is available 3-6 p.m. today at the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at The Arc of San Antonio, 13430 West Ave.
IBC Bank, 1500 N.E. Loop 410, hosts a kickoff event 6-8 p.m. to promote the fourth annual Ford Lucky Duck Race. The kickoff event, free to the public, includes refreshments and live music. The Ford Lucky Duck Race is set for Oct. 5 at the Pearl Brewery, with net proceeds benefiting the Workforce Readiness Program at Haven for Hope and Paseo del Rio Association. Ducks for sale are tagged with a number that matches an adoption number; people can adopt one duck for $5, six for $25, or 25 for $100. The first four ducks to cross the finish line the day of the race will win prizes for their adopters.
Today is the first day rubber ducks are available for purchase online (www.riverwalkluckyduck.com) or at any IBC Bank branch location.“Duck-orated” ducks, previously purchased by local corporations, are also on display, and a winner of the Facebook fan favorite duck will be awarded a $1,000 American Express gift card.
Vanguard Veterinary Associates offers low-cost pet vaccinations at these sites and times: 6-8 p.m. today at H-E-B, 12777 Interstate 10 West; Saturday — 9-11 a.m. at Walgreens, 22114 Bulverde Road, and at H-E-B, 14087 O'Connor Road; 12:30-2:30 p.m. at H-E-B Plus, 20935 U.S. 281 North; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday at Walgreens, 26482 U.S. 281 North; 6-8 p.m. Monday at H-E-B, 18140 San Pedro Ave.; 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at H-E-B Plus, 20935 U.S. 281 N.; 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12 at H-E-B, 1955 Nacogdoches Road. VVA also offers heartworm screenings and preventatives, flea and tapeworm medications, and feline leukemia and AIDS tests. Visit: www.lowcostvacc.com.
Santikos Theatres host Cine Classics Series, which provides a screening of a new classic film noon and 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 10 at Santikos Embassy 14, 13707 Embassy Row. Visit: www.santikos.com.
Bulverde United Methodist Church, 23800 U.S. 281 North, hosts its annual “Broadway on Bulverde” 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The BUMC choir and special guest singers will offer songs and excerpts from some of America's f