Updated Local Calendar for the months of November/December

L-R: Dr. Michael Soto, candidate for State Board of Education

• November 30th-Wurzbach Group to host speakers Rene Watson & Dan Barrett @ Orderup @ the Colonnade, from 7:30-8:45 a.m.
• December 1st-7th Annual American Sunrise Gala @ the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Ballroom A @ 7 p.m.
• December 2nd-Wednesday, - Hon. Richard Price for 224th District Judge Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser Reception, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the home of Susan & Stephen Butt.
• December 2nd-Tina Torres for 288th District Court Fundraiser, from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Casa Navarro, 228 S Laredo. Please RSVP to tinatorres@aol.com.
• December 3rd-Network Build Your Business, Thursday, from 7:30-9 a.m. @ Aldaco's Sunset Station.
  December 3rd-Judge Ernest Acevedo, Jr. County Court #14 campaign kickoff @ Absolutely Everything Catering, 3915 San Pedro from 5:30 - 8 p.m.Thursday.
• 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-3rd-Tamale Art Auction! Featuring a silent auction of original works of art by local and celebrity artists using corn husks! $20 at the door, proceeds benefit The Children's Shelter! 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebrity judges include, Eileen Teves, Elaine Ayala, Cleto! Hosted by Ara Celi! Live music by Leslie Lugo!
• December 5th-Ina Castillo, Fundraiser @ the Home of Michelle Solis, 14 Three Lake Drive, 78248, Saturday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More info call: 313-1509.
• December 5th-SAAPAC Holiday Party-Celebrate our first Anniversary of our Gift to You" on Saturday, December 5th @ 5 p.m.-8 p.m. @ 7122 San Pedro, Ste 114, 78216.
• December 5th-Family Holiday Celebration, Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Institue of Texan Cultures.
• December 6th-Jazz with the Judge, (Al Alonso) December 6th, 228 W. Agarita from 4-6:30 p.m. featuring George Prado & the Regency Jazz Trio.
• December 7th-Bexar County Democratic Women @ 6:30 p.m.SAAPAC office, 7122 San Pedro www.tdw.org/bexarcounty.
• December 7th-Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ Patt Lou's Restaurant @ Olmos Bharmacy, 3902 McCollough to honor Dr. Robert Trevino for work thru the Bienstar/NEEMa Diabetes Preventkion Health Center.
• 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-Tuesday,- Alamo Pachyderm Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Palm Restaurant, 233 East Houston Street, San Antonio TX 78205. Guest Speaker: Sherry Sylvester, Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Valet parking is available. For further information and reservations, contact: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or alamopachyderm@yahoo.com
• 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 9th-Bexar County & University Health System, 9th Annual Small, Minority,Women & Veteran Business Owners Conference, Wednesday, December 9th, Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St. 78219.
• December 9th-Congressman Ciro Rodriguez Birthday Bash, 6 p.m. @ El Tropicano Hotel, Featuring County Judge Nelson Wolff & Honorable Phil Hardberger.
• December 10th-Christmas Dinner hosted by State Rep. Joe Farias,
  from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., VFW #9186, 650 VFW Blvd.
  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.
• December 10th-Dr Masarrat Ali for State Rep. District 122 fundraiser,
  6-8 p.m. 2318 N Loop 1604 W, @ Amorcito’s Mexican Cocina Y Cantina,
  1604 Access Road, between Huebner and Bitters, Please RSVP: Jonathan@alifortexas.com
• December 13th-Senator Carlos Uresti's 13th Annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive, from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. 650 VFW Blvd.
  December 13th-"Miss San Antonio American Beauty Pageant" Sunday, @ 6 p.m. @Our Lady of The Lake.
• December 15th-BCDP Pot-Luck Holiday Party @ 7:30 p.m., 8925 I-10 West.
  Following the special CEC meeting, we will have a Holiday Party.
  Firefighters Hall 8925 I-10 West, between Callaghan and Wurzbach.
• December 17th-Art in the Chamber, from 5:30-7:30 @ the Greater Chamber.
• December 19th-“A Brotherhood of Forces" Honoring Veterans Past and Present Benefit Barbecue, Car Show, Hot Rod Club, Blessing of the Bikes & Live Music, December 19th @ VFW Post #76, Broadway & 10th Street from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.