Updated Local Calendar for the months of Sept/October

L-R: Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 fundraiser, October 25th for Judge Bill Donovan

• 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 Education, Saturday, 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-Meet & Greet with Tom Schieffer, Democratic Candidate for Governor @ El Sol Restaurant – 728 South Presa, Saturday 26th from 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.


• 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.


• September 30th-You are invited to a fundraiser reception honoring Jennifer V. Ramos, your District 3 Councilwoman, Wednesday, September 30th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ Mi Tierra Restaurant, 218 Procuce Row.
• Septembr 30th-A Pachanga @ Sundown benefitting Bill Drain for El Rey Feo, Wednesday, September 30th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. @ aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, 20079 Stone Oak Parkway @ Hardy Oak across from the Mormon Temple.$50 per person, open seating. For more info: billforreyfeo@gvtc.com


• 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-Telemundo San Antonio Launch party & Fall Review, October 1st @ Telmundo San Antonio, 6234 San Pedro Ave. Doors open @ 5:45 p.m. Meet & Greet your Telemundo San Antonio Team.
• 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-Re-election Campaign Kick-off for Margaret G. Montemayor, (photo) Bexar County District Clerk, Wed Oct 7th @ 5:30 p.m. Club Giraud, 707 N. St. Mary's St.


• 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 8th-Fundraiser reception for Norma Gonzales for 290th district court judge and 25th anniversary of her practicing law, Thursday, October 8th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ the home of Dr. Bloyce and Edie Britton, 603 E. Olmos.
• October 9th-Barbara Ann Radnofsky for Texas Attorney General House Party, Friday, October 9th from 5-7 p.m. @ the home of Jo Anne and Bob Comeaux, 702 W French Place at Breeden.For more info: 210-326-2655.
• October 11th-CAIR Banquet & Fund-Raising Dinner, October 11th from 6-9 p.m. @ the Leon Valley Community Center, 6427 Evers Road. Congressman Paul Findley to speak along with North Carolina Senator Larry Shaw & Imam Siraj Wahaj.


• 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 14th-Judge Monica A. Gonzalez Fund Raising Reception, Wednesday, Oct 14th from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. @ Club Giraud 707 N. St. Mary's St.
• October 13th-Fundraiser Reception for Judge Linda Penn for County Court 5, Tuesday, Oct 13th from 6 p.m.– -7:30 p.m @ the San Antonio Board of Realtors Building, 9110 IH 10W, Suite 105.


• 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 23rd-Ken Slavin in concert @ the Carver! "Tickets On Sale Starting Monday, September 21st," Friday, October 23rd @ 8 p.m. @ The Little Carver Civic Center for The Performing Arts.


• 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


• October 28th-Judge Karen Crouch's Spooktacular Event on October 28th in Fair Oaks Ranch at 7 p.m. Contributions welcome. More info to come.