Posted: 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
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| CITY OF SAN ANTONIO FLOOD CLEANUP AND REPAIR WORK SAN ANTONIO RESIDENTS URGED TO CALL 3-1-1 TO REPORT CITY INFRASTRUCTURE FLOOD DAMAGE. The City of San Antonio outlined a comprehensive city-wide cleanup and repair plan targeting all areas in the city damaged and/or impacted by high-water flooding during the storm event on Saturday, May 25, 2013. A Flood Damage Assessment and Repair Schedule has been compiled, along with a detailed work schedule. The Assessment & Schedule captures cleanup and repair needs for streets, debris removal, cleaning of drainage facilities, alleys and park facilities. This work plan will provide residents an opportunity to see when Public Works, Solid Waste, Parks & Recreation and other City crews will be mobilizing in their affected areas to repair damages caused by the flood event. The Flood Damage Assessment and Repair Schedule is available for public access and review on the Department of Public Works’ website: www.sanantonio.gov/publicworks. The City’s main website at www.sanantonio.gov also has a link to the report listed on the Public Works’ website. City crews have been redirected from normal operations to focus on addressing damages caused by the flood event to ensure quick responses to all service requests. San Antonio residents who discover new flood damage in and around their neighborhoods should continue to report damage to the City by calling 3-1-1. The City requests that residents allow Public Works, Solid Waste, Parks & Recreation and other City response team’s time to address their impacted areas and not to attempt any street repairs or major cleanup beyond their homes as a safety precaution. |
| Red Cross Water Safety Tips Swimming is the most popular summer activity, so the American Red Cross reminds you to be water safe this summer. The best thing you can do to help your family stay safe is to enroll in age-appropriate swim lessons. Also, swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards, always swim with a buddy, install and use barriers around your home pool or hot tub, and actively supervise children whenever around the water. For many more tips on how you and your family can practice water safety this summer, visit redcross.org/watersafetytips. |
| Metro Health Reminds Community of West Nile Prevention Tips The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) reminds the community to reduce exposures to mosquitoes which can carry West Nile Virus. In light of recent torrential rains and the first case of West Nile Virus reported this year in the state, residents are encouraged to prevent exposures by following these tips: Inspect your homes for standing water and empty the container. Look in places not commonly checked, such as gutters, old tires, trash can lids, etc., to ensure there is no standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks to protect exposed skin during dusk and dawn, which is when mosquitoes are active. Avoid use of perfumes and colognes when working outdoors. Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home. Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin on skin not covered by clothing. Insect repellents should not be used on young infants. Do not spray aerosol or pump products in enclosed areas or directly on your face Contact: Carol Schliesinger, Public Relations Manager, 207-8172 office/669-2413 cell |
| 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 |
| Public Art San Antonio & City of San Antonio call on artists to bring new “Light” to downtown spaces Public Art San Antonio (PASA) and The City of Sana Antonio are seeking ideas from local artist groups and collectives to activate vacant downtown spaces with light and technology-based art installations as the next phase of the popular X MARKS THE ART downtown art program. The deadline to apply is July 1. All selected ideas will be implemented beginning in August through the end of the year. The City is currently working with 13 different properties for this initiative and is seeking additional sites for future installations. Target locations are along East Houston Street and within the quadrangle formed by East Commerce and East Travis streets, and between Soledad and Alamo Plaza. The program is also looking to expand to Cypress Street between McCullough and Fredericksburg streets. Complete submission guidelines and a link to the online application can be found at www.xmarkstheart.com. Budgets up to $2,000 will be considered. Proposals will be reviewed by downtown property partners and community representatives. For more information about Public Art San Antonio, go to www.publicartsa.com. Visit www.sahearts.com, the official site of the Department for Culture and Creative Development, your guide to arts and culture in San Antonio. Contact: Heather Eichling, (210) 207-6960, Heather.Eichling@sanantonio.gov |
| 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. |
| SAISD offering free summer meals for students Thousands of students who depend on a free breakfast and lunch at school will still be able to get those meals at no charge during the summer. The Seamless Summer Nutrition Program starts next Tuesday at San Antonio Independent School District campuses. Students who are 18-years-old and younger can get one breakfast and lunch on weekdays from June 11 to August 9, regardless of the ability to pay. For more information, you can call (210) 227 - 3522. Logon to www.saisd.net/dept/foodnutrition |
| Knights of Columbus Council 7983“Summer Knights Dance” Come out for some good time fun Friday June 21st 7pm, it’s “Summer Knights Dance” presented by Knights of Columbus Council 7983. The dance will take place at Pueblo Hall 3315 Northwestern (just behind Ingram Park Mall). Music provided by Jesse D. Band; BYOB & concessions available. Admission is just $12.00 per person with plenty of free parking. For details call: (210)386-64654 or (210)274-3256. Please bring food donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. |
| Live Oak First Baptist Church at Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School Join us for a wild ride at Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School! Through every twist, turn, and dive, Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again! It’s FREE for kids 2 years to 12th grade, Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at Live Oak First Baptist Church. For more info call 656-8200. For details call (210)656-8200, or email: rdorch@sbcglobal.net. Web site: www.liveoakfbc.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. |
| San Antonio Aggie Mom's Club "Howdy Night" San Antonio Aggie Mom's Club invites the 2017 College Station, Galveston Classes, and transfer students with their parents to "HOWDY NIGHT" Friday, June 28, 2013, Aggie Park Banquet Hall, 6205 West Ave. Doors open 500pm with dinner at 600pm. Have a fun and informative night; enjoy "Elephant” burgers & Tiger Tails on a bun (SEC). Special Guest Speaker Dr. R. Bowen Loftin and come meet the yell leaders! For details contact: Patricia Perez-Saenz (210) 908-8069. |
| 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. |
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