Events for October-November-Dececember & January

Larry Ricketts fundraiser for Bexar County Sheriff, Oct. 24th

• Free Quarterly HMP Membership Breakfast Meeting, 9 a.m. Monday, Oct 15th at Newforest Estates (Assisted Living Facility), 5034 Newforest Drive to hear guest speaker Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez
• A Seminar on history of HemisFair '68 to be held twice on Monday, October 15th, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., at the Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 South Bowie Street
• Digital edition of River Walk Magazine -- is online and the printed version will be provided at the ribbon cutting at Starbucks "Hear Music" on the Riverwalk, 115 E. Crockett at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16th. 210-229-2146 or denny@sachamber.org.
• Join State Rep. Mike Villarreal for a reception and fundraiser to celebrate legislative victories and honor the local advocates who inspired them on Thursday, October 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Say Sí Gallery, 1518 S. Alamo St.
• Join Amadeo Ortiz, (photo) candidate for Bexar County Sheriff, Thursday, October 18th for a fundraiser at The Palm, 225 E. Houston at the corner of Houston & Navarro from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Careers in the Nonprofit Sector, Thursday, October 18th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.at UTSA Downtown, Durango Building Student Activities Area
• Workers Rally to Support CWA Local 6143 & CWA District 6, March for AT&T Employee Medical Benefits, Thursday, Oct. 18th, March gathers at 11:3o a.m. at CWA Union Hall,
  Procession to AT&T Corporate Offices @ 175 E. Houston St.
• San Antonio Civil and Human Rights Coalition, Friday, October 19th at 11:30 a.m. at the NAACP office, located at the Barbara Jordan Community Center, at the corner of Rio Grande & E. Commerce Streets, T.C. Calvert @ 210-226-9041
• Edward Ramirez, President & CEO and Leslie Martinez, Director of Operations for AccuMolecular Diagnostics will speak at the NHPO Educational and Professional Development Breakfast that costs $5 for members & $10 for Non-Members, Saturday, October 20th at Cha Cha's Restaurant 2026 Babcock Road at 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
• San Antonio Founders Day, Fourth Annual Celebration, Saturday, October 20th from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Exhibits, Food, Music
• Field Office Grand Opening, please join Councilman Justin Rodriguez as he opens the door to your new District 7 Field Office, Sunday, Oct. 21st from 2-4 p.m., 2712 Hillcrest. (corner of Hillcrest & Babcock near Balcones Heights)
• My Fair Lady Gala at Crossroads Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Tuesday, Oct. 23rd from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. to benefit Dress For Success
• San Antonio Police Officers Association Benefit Fund to host the 15th Annual SA Awards Banquet, Tuesday, Oct. 23rd from 7-9 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Riverwalk, Tickets $75
• Amigos de Larry Ricketts for Bexar County Sheriff Fundraising Pachanga, Wednesday, October 24th from 5 p.m. -9 p.m. Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores St. RSVP: Gladia Deering at 373-8902
• Re-election fundraising reception in honor of the Honorable Larry Noll, Judge of 408th District Court, Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Club Giraud, (dress code enforced) RSVP: Alice Guerra at 732.8111 or alice@gtoadv.com
• The 55th Annual Red Mass, celebrating the San Antonio legal community and inviting blessing on the judicial year, is slated for Thursday, Oct. 25th at San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza
• Oz with Orchestra, October 26 & 27th, 8 p.m. October 28th at 2 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Houston Street, Ken-David Masur, conductor
• 2nd Annual Feral Hog Roast, Saturday, October 27th from 4- 10 p.m. at the Historic Don Strange Ranch in Welfare, Texas, Tickets are $100/adult, $30/children 10 and under (children under 4 come free)
• SD19 Political Conference, October 27th, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Claude Black Center, 2805 East Commerce
• SAMA Welcomes Tigers of Wrath: Watercolors by Walton Ford, October 27th through January 6, 2008, Cowden Gallery, San Antonio Museum of Art
• The UTSA student chapter of UNICEF will host its second annual charity art auction, with proceeds contributing to the fight vs. HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa from 6-10 p.m., Thursday, November 1st at Mad Hatter's Tea House & Cafe, 320 Beauregard
• Fundraiser for Rick Noriega, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Saturday, November 3rd, from 5-7 p.m. at the home of Dan Graney & Roberto Flores, 16711 Springhill Dr. (map)
• November 7th, for NSide Magazine's Inaugural Gala benefting Children's Miracle Network for the Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital at 7 p.m. in the Mariott Rivercenter Grand Ballroom
• Eva F. Ramirez, Program Director for the "I Have a Dream" Foundation will be the guest speaker for the Hispanic Women's Network, Thursday November 8th, Dinner at 6 p.m. & Program at 7 p.m. at the St. Phillip's College, Culinary School
• HMP “Business After Hours” Holiday Mixer, Thursday, November 29th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $5 for members $10 for non-members, at Cha Cha’s Mexican Cuisine Restaurant, 2026 Babcock Rd.
• Bexar County & City of San Antonio's 7th Annual, Small, Minority & Women Business Owners Conference, Wednesday, December 5th, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 E. Market Street Exhibit Hall B
• HMP “Business After Hours” Holiday Mixer, Thursday, december 15th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $5 for members $10 for non-members, at Cha Cha’s Mexican Cuisine Restaurant, 2026 Babcock Rd.
• Prayathon-SA, 2008 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Ballroom C, Saturday, January 26th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. contact Weldine Dossett at 342-6284, www.prayathon.com