Updated Calendar for the months of Sept/Oct & Nov.

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

• 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
• September 30th-dedication of the Sterling Bank Rose Window Chandelier, honoring Dr. Nancy Kellogg, from 5-7 p.m. @ the Sterling Bank Downtown in the Vistana, 100 N. Santa Rosa, Ste. 110
• September 30th-Hispanic Chamber is honoring seven business leaders for their contributions to the City of San Antonio at the 2009 Business Awards Banquet, Wednesday, September 30th at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, located at 101 Bowie St. For more information, or to register for the event, visit http://www.sahcc.org/2009bab/


• October 1st-Ina Castillo for County Court 5, 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 2nd-The ¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund will induct this year’s inductees into the Adelante Hall of Fame in recognition of their unwavering and inspirational support of college education, Friday, Oct. 2nd, 6 – 9 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, El Coronado Ballroom, 110 Lexington


• 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 3rd-Councilwoman Ivy Taylor will hold a District 2 Town Hall meeting, Saturday October 3rd @ Roosevelt High School located at 5110 Walzem Road. Breakfast will be served at 8:30AM and the meeting will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Several City departments will be present to answer questions and concerns from the community.
• October 3rd-I Love Huevos,12th Annual Huevos Rancheros Gala, & Silent Auction, Saturday, October 3rd @ Plaza Guadalupe from 9 a.m.-noon.


• 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, 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 8th-Please join us for a re-election kick-off reception in honor of the Honorable Judge Al Alonso, Bexar County Court #1,Thursday, October 8th, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. @ Mary Lou's Restaurant, 4405 McCollough. Please make the checks payable to the Committee to Re-Elect Judge Al Alonso.
• October 8th-NHPO Professional Development Speak Series presents
  Awaken The Writer In You Presented by Ani Palacios McBride @ the Palm
  233 E. Houston St. Thursday, October 8th from 11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  $25 NHPO Members & $30 Non-NHPO Member


• 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 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 13th-Tuesday, October 13th- Alamo Pachyderm Club Meeting.
  11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Palm Restaurant, 233 East Houston Street. Program on the State of the Texas Constitutional Amendments on the November 3rd election ballot. Guest Speaker: State Rep Frank Corte, Jr., District 122, author of several of the proposed amendments. Valet parking is available. Contact for reservations: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or alamopachyderm@yahoo.com


• 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 14th-Wednesday, October 14th - Young Republicans of Bexar County General Meeting. 6:30 p.m. at Picante Grill, 3810 Broadway. 78209. For further information and reservations, contact Anne Forbes at annekforbes@gmail.com
• October 15th-Carla Vela fundraiser for County Clerk, Thursday, October 15th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Absolutely Everything Catering, 3915 San Pedro.
• October 16th-La Prensa Foundation will host the 13th Annual Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Awards Gala, Friday, October 16th @ the Omni Hotel @ the Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. Reception begins @ 6 p.m., Dinner @ 7 p.m.
• October 17th-Great Northwest Branch Library, 9050 Wellwood, 15th Anniversay Celebration & Open House, Oct. 17th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info: 684-5251.
• October 17th-Senatorial candidate & Houston Mayor Bill White will address the Northwest Democrats, Saturday, October 17th @ Luby's on Huebner @ 8:30 a.m.
• October 19th-Kickoff campaign reception for Judge Gloria Saldana is scheduled for October 19th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Club Giraud. Email: gloriasaldana@att.net
• October 20th-Fundraising Reception for Judge Linda Penn, Bexar County Court #5, Tuesday, October 20th @ Magnolia Gardens, 2030 N Main Ave. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For information: 834-3954 Tom Daniels.
• October 21st-Save The Date: Las Latinas con Lawrence Morales, "Join the Movement!" Fundraiser, Wednesday, October 21st @ 5:30 p.m. @Aldacos @ Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce St. 210-535-6544.melissa.fletch@yahoo.com
• 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. Sponsored by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance . elena@aquiferalliance.org, 210-320-6294,
  http://www.aquiferalliance.org/
• 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 23rd-US Military Veteran's Parade Association Fundraiser, Friday, October 23rd @ Pueblo Hall, 3315 Northwestern starting @ 6:30 p.m.with the presentation of colors followed by a dance @ 7 p.m.Admission: $15 per person, reserve a table of ten for $150. For more info: Geri Metzler @ 4933141 or 732-7566.


• 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 26th-Mega Mixer Monday, A Professional Networking Event @ Eden Patio and Bar, 21003 Encino Commons #110, Monday, October 26th from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 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.
• October 29th-Thursday, October 29th - Republican Party of Bexar County Biennial Judicial Candidates Petition Signing Party. 1-8 p.m. @ Aggie Park & Banquet Hall, 6205 West Avenue at NW Loop 410. Bring your voter registration card and your friends. Meet the candidates. Free, Fun & Food. For further information, contact GOP headquarters at 210-824-9445 or gop@bexargop.org
• November 7th-Save the Date-Fundraiser for judicial candidate Dinorah Diaz. More info to come.
• November 12th-Please join Deborah Sandheinrich on November 12th at the Menger Hotel as she campaigns to become the next Judge of County Court at Law No. 7. Individual Ticket is $50, Friend: $ 200, Supporter: $500 and Sponsor:$1,000. For more information contact; Terrie Dougherty @ 882-8437 or e-mail deborahforjudge@hotmail.com.