Sunday Funday Parties begin June 7th @ 2 p.m. @ Eden

Sunday, June 7th, we will be kicking off our weekly "Sunday Funday" parties on the patio at Eden. Doors open at 2 p.m. and live music begins at 4 p.m.. We will be enjoying outdoor games like "Bags" and "Washers."

Our address is 21003 Encino Commons, San Antonio, TX 78259. Coming from downtown, travel north on US HWY 281 past North Loop 1604 to Evans Road. Take a right turn (east) on Evans and take your first left into The Pinnacle shopping center. We are located behind Spectrum Health Club.

Thank you.
Alex Cabrera

Torchlight Presents "Networking with a Purpose" @ Plaza Club

Jayson Smith (photo)

Torchlight Presents!

"Networking with a Purpose" a mixer sponsored by Torchlight Technologies, Thursday, June 18th @ 6 p.m. til 8 p.m. @ the Plaza Club, Frost Bank Towers, 100 W Houston Ste 2100,
presents@torchlighttech.com

LULAC Council #4947 hosts 09 Incredible Dads Award Brunch

LULAC Council #4947 09 Incredible Dads Award Brunch, Saturday June 20th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Hacienda Santa maria, 2121 N. St. Mary's.

Deadline for entries in Tejano Poster Contest is June 18th

Rudi Rodriguez (photo) and Texas Tejano.com
Music/Arts - Opening

Tejano Poster Contest, "Deadline for Entries is quickly approaching...June 18th @ 10 p.m. For more info: 210-673-3584.

http://www.facebook.com/l/;Tejano.com
acctng@texastejano.com

COPS & Metro Alliance to host accountability meeting, 6-2

L-R: Candidates Reed Williams & Michael Berlanga

San Antonio City Council District 8 Accountability Assembly scheduled for June 2nd

COPS and The Metro Alliance leaders will meet on Tuesday, June 2nd @ 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Road with San Antonio City Council candidates for District 8’s Runoff Election.

“We want to present our perspective on the economic development opportunities for San Antonio to the candidates,” said Aurora Valek, a parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe-Helotes Catholic Church and a North Side Cluster co-chair with COPS/The Metro Alliance, “and ask them to make commitments on investments in human development such as educational programs and workforce development, investments in renewable energy and energy conservation, and investments in infrastructure, including housing.”

“This organization remembers the cost overruns from the first South Texas Nuclear Project, so we don’t want to hand out another blank check. We have serious concerns about our public utility investing billions of dollars to expand the STNP,” said Vicki Tullius from First Unitarian Universalist Church and a North Side Cluster co-chair with COPS/The Metro Alliance.

“We want to explore our options in terms of clean energy, jobs, and economic development for San Antonio, not Bay City, Texas,” Ms. Tullius added.

COPS and The Metro Alliance is an institutionally-based community organization affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF). The organization identifies and trains local leaders to organize families through churches and schools around issues which affect the welfare of families. COPS/The Metro Alliance is non-partisan and does not endorse or support candidates for public office, political parties, or political philosophies.

The organization does teach people how to hold candidates accountable to the communities they are elected to represent.

Eva's Heroes to offer enriching Summer Experience

Eva Longoria Parker (photo)

Eva’s Heroes To Offer Enriching Summer Experience for San Antonio Youth
Organization will host Eat & Greet BBQ Informational Session

Eva’s Heroes will host an Eat & Greet Bar-B-Q on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (10703 Wurzbach Rd.) The event will be an informational session to introduce interested individuals and families to the 2009 Eva’s Heroes Summer Enrichment Program, which kicks off on Monday, June 15th.

The Eva’s Heroes Enrichment Program provides an inclusive environment for individuals 12-21 years of age to interact and learn with their peers, helps adolescents and young adults increase their ability to function independently, and allows individuals to learn the value of teamwork.

Actress Eva Longoria Parker, founder of Eva’s Heroes, emphasized, “It is a blessing to be able to positively impact the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through growth and enrichment.

Our Summer Program is just one of the many opportunities Eva’s Heroes provides for San Antonio youth to interact, grow, learn, and love independently and with their peers in a comfortable and safe environment.”

“We encourage everyone who is interested to join us at the Eat & Greet Bar-B-Q, because space in the Summer Enrichment Program is limited and reservations are continuing to come in,” continued Christiane Perkins-Garcia, Eva’s Heroes Executive Director.

During the Eva’s Heroes Eat & Greet Bar-B-Q, parents, families and potential program participants will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and staff of Eva’s Heroes, learn more about the enrichment program, and register onsite. Additionally, the Eat & Greet event will include a Bar-B-Q with hot dogs, snacks and drinks.

The Summer Enrichment Program will be held at Nellie Reddix Center. (4711 Sid Katz, San Antonio 78229) The eventful enrichment program will provide the opportunity to participate in recreational activities including arts and crafts, cooking classes, group games, computer activities, sports and outdoor activities, and field trips.

Two sessions are available for the 2009 summer program. The first session will be held from June 15th – July 10th, with the second session offered from July 12 – August 6, 2009. Limited space is available. The program will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.

About Eva’s Heroes

Founded by actress Eva Longoria Parker, Eva’s Heroes is an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on four tenets – interact, grow, learn, and love. Based in San Antonio, TX, the organization helps children and young adults between 12 and 21 years of age, with special needs, to integrate and flourish in society.

For more information about Eva’s Heroes or the Summer Enrichment Program visit: www.evasheroes.org or call (210) 694-9090.

Institute of Texan Cultures to close for Folklife preparations

L-R: Photos from 2007 Folklife

Closing June 9th, re-opening for festival, June 12th-14th

To prepare for the annual Texas Folklife Festival, the Institute of Texan Cultures will close on Tuesday, June 9. The museum will re-open at 5 p.m., Friday, June 12, to begin the annual festival.

The Texas Folklife Festival runs 5 – 11 p.m., Friday, June 12th; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, June 13th; and noon – 7 p.m., Sunday, June 14th.

Widely considered the largest cultural celebration in Texas, the three day festival gathers over 40 cultural groups and hundreds of participants to share their culture through music, dance, food, artisanship and storytelling.

Texas Folklife Festival advance tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children (3-11), available at TexasFolklifeFestival.org, all H-E-B locations, Fort Sam Houston, Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases; and UTSA Main and Downtown Campus fiscal services offices. Adult tickets are $12 at the gate; children (3-11), $6.

The Institute of Texan Cultures is located on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 851 E. Durango Blvd. (physical address), a short distance from the Alamo and the River Walk. Attendees are encouraged to use VIA Park & Ride services or the yellow streetcar route. For more information, visit www.TexasFolklifeFestival.org.

Regular museum operations resume Tuesday, June 16th.

A reminder about "National Night Out" from John Clamp

Councilman John Clamp (photo)

"National Night Out," is a little over four months away and this is the time to start making preparations for your event.

Saturday, September 26th, the City of San Antonio will be celebrating the 6th Annual Graffiti Wipeout Volunteer Day in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. Please consider arranging an event within your neighborhood as it would present a great opportunity for a clean up day in anticipation of NNO.

If your neighborhood needs supplies, such as gloves, litter pick-up tools, trash bags or graffiti wipeout kits, please contact Amy Putney in our Field Office: 824-7355. You may also contact Amy if you would like to propose an area or register your area for clean-up during this community service day.

This year, National Night Out will take place on October 6th during Crime Prevention Month. Crime has two victims; the person who suffers the loss or injury, and the community as a whole. Crime does not have to be a fact of life. Millions of residents across the country have proved that building a sense of community and taking common-sense precautions can deter crime and counter fear. It takes time, energy and commitment...but the results are well worth it.

We would like to challenge each community to make crime prevention a priority. We are here to help you build stronger communities to deter crime. In the following newsletter articles, you will find information on upcoming Cellular on Patrol classes, crime prevention, and public safety presentations offered by officers.

There is also information on how to obtain a home security survey by a SAPD officer. We hope you will take this information into your homes and communities to help combat crime. The information in this newsletter should be beneficial in planning your event. However, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to call our office.

Be sure to register your event with the police department as well as the District 10 office. My staff and I will be out and about attending as many events as possible and we hope to see you on October 6th!

Sincerely,
John Clamp
Distirct 10 Councilman

Bexar County Young Democrats to host mixer, June 24th

"Ready for Some of San Antonio's Best Burgers?"

Bexar County Young Democrats will host a mixer, Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ Chris Madrid's, 1900 Blanco Rd.

Reed Williams endorsed by San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Express News Recommends Reed Williams (photo) for San Antonio City Council, District 8!

Sunday, May 31st, the San Antonio Express News made their recommendations in the City Council runoffs. Here is what the editorial said:

"And in the District 8 runoff, Reed Williams is the right choice. Williams faces Michael Berlanga.

"A retired petroleum refining and marketing officer, Williams' strong business background will serve the district and the city well. He is prepared to serve at a time when balancing the budget will be a tough job.

" Williams also has a lengthy record of community involvement ranging from coaching soccer to serving on the San Antonio Symphony Board to raising funds for the American Heart Association and United Way. We strongly recommend that District 8 voters cast their ballots for Williams in the runoff."

Click here to read the complete editorial...

Join with the San Antonio Express News and vote for Reed Williams. Early Voting began on Monday, June 1st and ends on Tuesday, June 9th. Election Day is Saturday, June 13th.

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