Updated Local Calendar for the months of November/December

District 7 reception, November 4th @ Pearl Brewery

• November 4th-You are cordially invited to a fundraising reception honoring District 7 @ the II Sogno in the Pearl Brewery, 200 E. Grayson Street Ste. 110, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. November 4th. Business Attire.Checks payable to Justin Rodriguez Campaign. PO Box 100153, SATX, 78201. Email: district7@justinrodriguez.org


• November 5th-Thursday, November 5th-County Court at Law No. 4 Judge Sarah Garrahan Fundraiser Reception. 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Cadillac Bar. For information and reservations, contact at 210-335-2426.


• November 5th-Petition-Signing Party for 2010 Democratic Primary Candidates,th. Thursday, November. Come any time from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. VFW Post 854, 12222 Austin Hwy. Thank you for working for democracy!


• November 5th-Mission Democrats of Bexar County, Thursday, @ 7 p.m. @Presa Community center, 3721 S. Presa.


• November 5th-Build Your Business Network, Thursday, November 5th from 7-9 a.m. @ Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, 100 E. Hoefgen @ Sunset Station.


• November 5th-Working Women's Celebration. You are invited to a party for Paul Talamantez, candidate for Judge of the 285th District Court, November 5th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ Absolutely Everything Catering, 3915 San Pedro Ave. 78212. Please RSVP by October 30th to 385-9075.
• November 5th- The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) - San Antonio Chapter is hosting its 11th Annual Gala to help raise funds for scholarships for graduate students. The keynote address will be delivered by Texas Secretary of State Esperanza "Hope" Andrade and she will be introduced by San Antonio Deputy City Manager A.J. Rodriguez,Thursday, Nov. 5th @ 6 p.m. Reception & 7 p.m. Program, @ Witte Museum, Prassel Auditorium, 3801 Broadway.


• November 6th-Friday, Republican Party of Texas Headquarters Grand Opening Launch Party, Ribbon Cutting at Noon in Austin.
• November 6th-Commencement Speaker Rep. Mike Villarreal. the Galen College of Nursing will hold its first graduation ceremony for registered nurse (RN) graduates, as 35 RN students receive their Associate of Applied Science degrees in Nursing. am permitted to offer associate degree nursing education in the state of Texas. Galen College of Nursing Graduation Ceremony, St. Paul Community Center, 1201 Donaldson, 7 p.m.
• November 7th-Saturday, Republican Party of Texas School for Candidates & Campaign Staffs, Austin, Texas, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Republican Party of Texas Headquarters, 1108 Lavaca St., Austin TX 78701. $25 per person. For further information and reservations, contact: Jamie Mathis at 512-477-9821 or jmathis@texasgop.org


• November 7th-2009 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Gala & Silent Auction, Westin Riverwalk Hotel, @ 7 p.m. Theme "Speak the Truth."


• November 7th-Judicial candidate (County Court #4) Alfredo Ximenez will host a Backyard BBQ, Saturday, November 7th from noon-3 p.m. @ the Frio Bar & Grill, 801 N. Frio. Tickets are $10.


• November 7th-Fundraising Reception & Silent Auction, for the Bexar County Young Democrats with guest speaker Mayor Julian Castro November 7th @ 13707 Cape Bluff, 78216. All funds raised will be used for the 2010 Bexar County Democratic Primary “Get Out The Vote” activities targeted to voters 18 - 35 years of age.


• November 9th-Monday, former Councilwoman Delicia Herrera's official announcement to run for Commissioner Pct. 2, 10 a.m. Bexar County Courthouse steps. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before.


• November 10th-Launch party for a rising star for judicial candidate for the 437th District Court, Pamela Gabriel Craig, Tuesday Nov 10th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the home of Steve and Carrie Sinkin with other sponsors to be named at a later date.


• November 10th-Fundraiser for Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez @ the Little Red Barn from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. More details to follow.


• 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 deborah.sforjudge@hotmail.com


• Nov. 12th-Judge Michael LaHood Fundraiser @ 5:30 p.m. @ Absolutely Everything Catering, 3915 San Pedro Ave.


• November 12th-Stephanie Boyd Fundraiser for Judicial Candidate, 290th District Court, Thursday, November 12th, 6- 8 p.m. @ Tommy Moore’s Café & Deli, 915 S. Hackberry.


• November 12th-Thursday, November 12th-Republican Business Women of Bexar County Luncheon Meeting. 11 a.m. @ San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave., 78209. Guest Speaker: Lt. General Steve R. Polk, former Commander in the Pacific Theater.Topic: North Korea. Former County Commissioner Lyle Larson will introduce General Polk. Contact for reservations no later than Sunday, November 8th. reservations@BexarRBW.com or Linda Bulger at 210-408-9233


• November 12th-Thursday, -Hon. Richard Price for 224th District Judge Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser Reception, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at TBA.
• November 13th-You are invited to join Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, for an unforgettable fundraising evening @ Casino Casablanca @ the Pearl Stable, from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.


• November 14th-Paul Talamantez for Judge, Democrat Precinct Chair Pachanga, Saturday, November 14th from 3-6 p.m. @ the law Offices of Rey Diaz, 1615 Broadway.


• November 16th-Please join special guests from the Spurs Bruce Bowen, Malik Rose & NBA Superstar Tim Duncan, & ABC's "Desperate Housewives" Actor Ricardo Chavira, for a reception honoring District Attorney candidate Nico LaHood @ the El Tropicano Hotel, 110 Lexington from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, November 16th. RSVP: Sherry Boyles @ 296-8577. Tickets: $100 each. Sponsorships available.


• November 19th-Please save the Date for a reception honoring Florida Governor Charlie Crist, a Republican candidate for Florida Senator, Thursday, November 9th from 5:30-7 p.m. @ Paesano's, Lincoln Heights, 555 E. Basse Road. For more info: contact Dane Eagle, Dane@charliecrist.com


• November 19th-Burning Desire, "Ceramic Sculpture by Laurel Gibson" Exhibit, Friday, @ 5:30 p.m.- Saturday, December 19th @ 5 p.m.
  @ the Bihl Haus Arts, 2803 Fredericksburg Road, 78201.
• November 19th-Wise Owls Please add to the calendar " Come host an evening with Taj and Cheryl Matthews,a fundraiser honoring Judge Linda Penn. Keep her in County Court #5, 1211 Wyoming, 78203 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. r.s.v.p. to Gerard Ponce @ gerardpon@yahoo.com


• November 20th-Lori Valenzuela, newly appointed Judge of the 437th Judicial District Court, kickoff fundraiser at the Valencia Hotel on November 20th from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.


• November 21st-November 21st-Save the Date-Fundraiser for judicial candidate Dinorah Diaz for the 187th District Court, @ the home of Dr. Joseph Diaz, 900 Primrose, from 7-11 p.m.
• November 21st-Judge Peter Sakai presents Family Fest featuring SA Super Star competition showcasing the strength of SA Youth, Saturday, November 21st from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.For more info call: Alice Guerra @ 732-8111.


• November 26th-Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving @ Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center @ 10 a.m.


• December 3rd-Thursday, December 3rd, Save the Date for Judge Ernest Acevedo campaign party. More info to come.


• December 3rd-Thursday, - 4th Court of Appeals Justice Marialyn Barnard Fundraising Reception, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at TBA. For information contact Janelle McArthur at 210-699-1925.


• December 8th-Tuesday, Republican Party of Bexar County Biennial Hall of Fame Dinner @ 5:30 p.m. at San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New Braunfels Avenue, 78209. Honoring Republican activists. For information about sponsorship levels and table reservations, contact GOP headquarters at 210-824-9445 or gop@bexargop.org


• December 8th-550 KTSA Talk Show Host Jack Riccardi hosts his annual "Wrappin with Jack" @ Northside Ford on 281 from 7-9 p.m. Bring an unwrapped Christmas toy to Northside Ford for wrapping by Jack's wrappers.


• December 10th-Majella, San Antonio Benefit Dinner, Thursday, December 10th @ 7 p.m., Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E. Market St. Guest Speaker Actress Kathy Ireland.