Updated Local Calendar for the months of Sep/Oct

L-R: Judge Tessa Herr fundraiser, September 24th

• September 17th-Constitution Day
• September 17th-Exhibit Opening Reception for TUSKS! Ice Age Mammoths & Mastodons @ UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures, Thursday, September 17th at 5:30 p.m.
• September 17th-We request the honor of your presence fo the 2012 "Ortiz for Sheriff Re-election Mixer", Thursday, September 17th from 7-9 p.m., hosted @ the Rumi Lounge & Grille, 12730 NW Military Hwy.
• September 18th-Life Synagogue will host a job & health fair, sponsored by SAJOBNET. Friday September 18th, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Claude Black Community Center, 2805 E. Commerce Street 210-240-7340, Any vendor who wants a table please email us at http://LSJOBFAIR@GMAIL.COM; for details.
• September 18th-Mission Democrats of Bexar County proudly invite you to our 1st Anniversary Gala, September 18th @ Encino Ballroom, 1800 Commercial beginning @ a 6:30 p.m. reception followed by a 7 p.m. dinner. Keynote speaker: State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, Chairman of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus.
• September 19th-3rd Annual Great Strides Thousand Oaks 5K Walk/Fun-Run, Saturday, September 19th, @ McAllister Park, Pavilion 4 - Thousand Oaks, Check-in: 8 a.m. Start time: 9 a.m. For more info call the CFF Lone Star Chapter: 210-829-7267 or e-mail hfarr@cff.org.
• September 19th-The Northwest Democrats is pleased that Democratic candidates for U.S.Senate John Sharp and Bill White will speak at the monthly meeting, Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Luby's, 9251 Floyd Curl (at Huebner Rd) 78240.
• September 20-Torchlight Technologies presents a networking mixer, September 20th from 6-8 p.m. Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston St., Ste 2100. (Frost Bank Tower) Hosted by Brandi Lopez.
• September 22nd-Dress for Success "My Fair Lady Gala," Tuesday, September 22nd, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. @ the San Antonio Marriott Northwest, 3233 NW Loop 410 (78213) RSVP: 737-1515 or email: denise@dfssa.org
• September 22nd-Dinorah Diaz invites you to join her as she announces her candidacy for District Court Judge of the 187th.The evening will commence with an official announcement on the Northern steps of the historic Bexar County Court House, 100 Main Plaza on Tuesday, September 22nd @5:30 p.m. Immediately following, the celebration will continue at the Spanish Governor's Palace, located @ 105 Plaza de Armas until 8 p.m.
• September 23rd-1st year Anniverary of the Restoration Center @ the Haven of Hope, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 601 N. Frio.
• September 24th-Please join Maria Teresa "Tessa " Herr to help kick off her campaign re-election for the 186th District Court, Thursday, September 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ the King William Garden House, 732 S. St. Mary's Street. RSVP: Tom Daniels, 834-3954.
• September 24th-Fundraiser for Candidate Rebeca C. Martinez for Justice, 4th Court of AppealsLocation: Acenar Restaurant, 146 E. Houston StreetWhen: Sept. 24, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.RSVP Campaign Office 210-233-9776 or email Campaign@Rebeca4Judge.com $75/person, Sponsor Levels: $250, $500, $1,000 & $2,500www.Rebeca4Judge.com
• Septembr 25th-Bexar County Democratic Party will host a Texas Hold-Em, Friday, September 25th from 6-11 p.m. @ the Firefighter's Union Hall, IH10 West near Wurzbach Road.
• September 26th-State Rep. Mike Villarreal's second annual workshop:Planning & Paying for our Children's College EducationSaturday, September 26th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ San Antonio College, Nursing Allied Health Complex Building, Multipurpose Rooms 21 A & B, 1300 San Pedro.(free parking in lot 23)
• September 26th-Bill White for Senator @ Aldaco’s Restaurant, 100 E. Hoefgen, 8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.Henry’s Puffy Taco, 6030 Bandera Rd. 2 p.m.– 3 p.m. Don Pedro’s Restaurant, 1526 SW Military Drive, 3:15 p.m– 4:15 p.m. La Margarita Restaurant, 120 Produce Row, 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
• September 28th-You are invited to a fundraiser for State Rep. Joe Farias, September 28th @ Pico de Gallo, 111 S. Leona St. from 5-7 p.m.


• October 1st-Ina Castillo for County Court 5, (photo) Thursday, October 1st @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Joe Blues, 1414 S. Alamo.
• October 1st-NHPOSA Presents 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, a Professional Networking Event @ Old San Francisco Steak House, 10223 Sahara, Thursday, October 1st from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
• October 2nd-2nd Mental Health Legislative Symposium, Friday, Oct. 2nd from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ the Menger Hotel, Ballrooms A &B, 204 Alamo Plaza. RSVP: Frances Carreno: 731-1300, X-670.
• October 3rd-Annual Stonewall Democrats Awards Banquet, Saturday, October 3rd @ 7 p.m. @ the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, 200 S. Alamo featuring keynote Speaker Matt Foreman and Emcee Judge Monica Guerrero. Tickets & sponsorship information and purchasing is available on the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio website at http://www.stonewallsanantonio.org/
• October 6th-Palm Heights National Night Out 2009 Free Food Free drinks & Great Times, Tuesday, October 6th at 5 p.m.-9 p.m. @ Palm Heights Recreation Center.
• October 7th-Bexar County Young Democrats will host Commissioner Tommy Adkisson @ its monthly meeting, Wednesday, October 7th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @ Grady's on San Pedro to talk about county issues.
• October 13th-Gabe Quintanilla Birthday/Campaign Kick Off Party for Judge, Tuesday, October 13th from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. @ the Law Office of Pat Maloney, 239 E. Commerce.
• October 22nd-Celebrity Roast Honoring Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30-7:30 reception, 7:30 dinner will be served @ the St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis Street
• October 22nd-San Antonio Young Lawyers Association presents 22nd Annual Judicial Reception @ Giraud Club, @ 5:30 p.m. More info to come. alfredramos@ramoslaw.com
• October 25th-Come join Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Bill Donovan's Birthday Bash & re-election fundraiser @ Braun Hall, 9723 Braun Road, Sunday, Oct. 25th from 1-6 p.m.
• October 28th-The 2009 NHPO Business & Career Expo will take place on Wednesday, October 28th @ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Norris Conference Center @ Crossroads Mall. If you are interested in reserving a booth, please contact Jessica Leach at 210-615-2211 or jleach@employmentchoice.com.