| Community Event Calendar |
| Churchill High School Class of 1978 Reunion The Winston Churchill High School Class of 1978 is having their 30 year class reunion on June 27 and 28, 2008. The Friday night Mixer will be held at the HEB Science Treehouse and the Saturday night Dinner/Dance will be held at Magnolia Gardens. All members of the class of 1978 are invited to attend. Also, any other classes or schools interested in attending are welcome. For more information, call Tom Mecke at (210)344-0637 or go to http://wchs78.server.us. |
| Burbank High School Class Reunion The Burbank High School Class of 1963 has their 45th Year Reunion at Aggie Park on Saturday, July 5th from 4:30pm to 12:30am featuring a social, dinner, and dance. For more information, call (210)224-1498 or (210)615-6878. |
| Fiesta Noche Del Rio Every Friday & Saturday at 7pm from June 1st through August 9th, it's "Fiesta Noche Del Rio", a musical celebration at the Arneson River Theater, featuring the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Texas. Tickets range from $5 to $15. Proceeds benefit "Respite Care of San Antonio" and "Any Baby Can". For more information, call (210)226-4651. |
| George Gervin Academy The George Gervin Academy invites you to their 2008 Summer School Session. Their campus provides unique credit recovery opportunities that allow students to get caught up or get ahead with their credits. The 1st Semester is June 9th through July 3rd and the 2nd Semester is July 9th through August 11th. For more information, call (210)568-8800 or go to www.iceman44.org. |
| UTSA 9th Annual Alumni Gala Former UTSA students won't want to miss the UTSA 9th Annual Alumni Gala on Saturday, August 16th at The Westin La Cantera Resort starting at 6:15pm. Individual tickets are $125 or Sponsorships are available for tables of eight. This year's gala, Reflections, will recognize the 2008 Alumnus of the Year and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, along with special recognition for past Alumnus of the Year and Distinguished Service award recipients during an evening that includes a silent auction, dinner, and dancing to Newsboyz. For more information, call (210)458-4133 or go to www.utsa.edu/alumni/gala. |
| SAFD Project Cool The San Antonio Fire Department will be collecting18-inch box fans for the Annual "Project Cool". Fans will be accepted from 8am to 8pm every day through August 29th at any fire station except Station #23 at the SA International Airport. Anyone 60 years of age or older who lives in Bexar County is eligible to receive a fan. For more information, call (210)227-4357 or dial 211. |
| Cibolo Nature Center Songs & Stories Outdoor Concert Series The Cibolo Nature Center holds its Songs & Stories Outdoor Concert Series between May 3rd and September 13th. For more information, call (830)249-4616 or go to www.cibolo.org. |
| Kennedy High School Class Reunion John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1968 is having their reunion on Saturday, September 27th at the Radisson Hotel downtown. For more information, call (210)705-4196. |
| Graffiti Wipe-Out The City of San Antonio needs 3,000 volunteers on September 27th for the 5th Annual "Graffiti Wipe-Out" event. Volunteers will paint over graffiti throughout many neighborhoods around the city. To volunteer or to get more information, call (210)207-2213. |
| Harlandale High School Class Reunion The Harlandale High School Class of 1978 has their reunion on Friday, October 17th at the Harlandale Civic Center. The deadline to register is August 1st. For more information, call (210)317-0604 or (210)744-1707. |
| Killeen High School Class Reunion The Killeen High School Class Of 1968 is having their reunion on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th. All classes from the '60's are welcome. The cost is $40 per ticket. For more information, call (941)625-6513. |
| Brackenridge High School Class Reunion The Brackenridge High School Classes of 1960 through 1970 will have their reunion on Friday, November 14th at La Villita. For more information, call (210)734-3378 or (210)212-5101. |
| Thomas Jefferson Class Of 1998 High School Reunion Thomas Jefferson High School will be holding its Class of 1998 10-Year Reunion on Saturday November 29, 2008. Contact either Jessica Diaz-Rivera at (210)414-1307 or Felipe A. Cadena Jr at (210)687-4245 for more details. |
| Community Programs |
| 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. |
| Academic Summer Programs The Benitia Family Center will be offering children's summer programs like: the family book club and stars (students together achieving & realizing success). The programs will help develop academic and healthy life skills. For inquiries please call (210)433-9300. |
| ADL Dog Training Classes The Animal Defense League will be offering dog training classes for children ages 6 to 12 this summer, starting June 26th. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $75, but don't wait, because classes fill quickly. The one-hour class takes place once a week and runs for six weeks with graduation on July 31st. For more information, call (210)464-0001 or go to www.adltexas.org. |
| 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. |
| Any Baby Can 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. |
| Spay SA Spay SA, 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. |
| Volunteers In Tax Assistance Catholic Charities of San Antonio needs volunteers to assist with V.I.T.A. (Volunteers In Tax Assistance). More than 34,000 free tax returns were prepared for working families who qualified for the earned income tax credit last year. This year, more than 50,000 tax returns are expected. For more information, call (210)352-7033. |
| VoTexas The VoTexas campaign, which is implemented by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), is a non-partisan campaign which strives to educate and train Texans on voting and the election process in Texas. You can learn how to register to vote, what your voting rights are, polling place processes and procedures, how to cast an informative and definitive ballot, what processes are put in place for people with disabilites, and more at www.votexas.org. |
| 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. |
| Cold Hearts, Warm Hearts Join Robert Horry of the San Antonio Spurs and Five Star Cleaners in collecting coats for the "Cold Days, Warm Hearts" winter coat project. The Christian Assistance Ministry and the SAMM Ministries will benefit from this project. To find out more, contact any Five Star Cleaners location in San Antonio. |
| 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 Spring semester 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. |
| Operation Thanks For Giving Operation Thanks For Giving unites with Blue Star Military Families of Wilson County to help support our troops. You can help too, by sponsoring an Airman, Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, or Soldier. For more information, call (830)947-3492. |
| 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. |
| Benita Family Center The Benita Family Center needs volunteers to teach various adult classes such as literacy, GED, ESL, computers, and citizenship classes. There are site locations all around the San Antonio area. The Benita Family Center also offers counseling and children's after school programs. For more information, call (210)433-9300. |
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. |
| Family Assistance Crisis Team Domestic violence and its devastating consquences take a toll on the entire community. Become part of the solution by signing up as a F.A.C.T. volunteer. Volunteers work one Friday or Saturday Night a month, from 7pm - 2pm at one of six police substations. For more information, call (210)207-2305 or email jane.shafer@sanantonio.gov. |
| 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. |
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