February Political & Community Calendar of Events

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• February 6th-Sam Lerma, KSAT-12 Photojournalist Goodby Party, Saturday, February 6th @ 10 p.m. & Sunday, February 7th @ 2 p.m. @ the Gatsby @ Stone Oak Pkwy & 1604.
• February 7th-The Northwest Bexar County Democrats will host the 11th Annual Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 7th from 4-9 @ Absolutely Everything Catering, 3915 San Pedro Ave. Tickets are $25 each.
• February 8th- Kay Bailey Hutchison for Governor Fundraiser Reception, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the home of Louree & Bill Greehey, Special Distinguished Guest: First Lady Barbara Bush. For information and reservations, contact Janelle McArthur at 210-699-1925 or janellemac@aol.com or Bonnie Varner at 512-600-6901
• February 9th - Alamo Pachyderm Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Palm Restaurant, 233 East Houston Street, Speaker: Donna Kay McKinney, candidate for District Clerk. Contact for reservations no later than Noon on Monday, February 8th: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or alamopachyderm@yahoo.com
• February 10th-Young Republicans of Bexar County General Meeting, Wednesday, February 10th @ 6:30 p.m. @ La Fogata Mexican Cuisine Restaurant, 2427 Vance Jackson Rd. 78213.
• February 10, - Rick Perry for Governor Fundraiser Reception, 6 p.m. @ the Terraza Room, La Margarita, 120 Produce Row. Hosted by San Antonio Young Professional Host Committee. For further information, contact: Krystal Alvarado at 512-478-3276 or KrystleAlvarado@rickperry.org
• February 11th-Thursday Fundraiser for Ina Castillo, Candidate for County Court #5 from 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m., 3709 N St Marys. Join friends and supporters for a fundraiser honoring Ina Castillo, Candidate for County Court #5 Thursday, (Upstairs from Augie's Barbwired Smokehouse) RSVP: 210 394-6098 VoteIna@satx.rr.com Checks can be made payable to Ina Castillo for Judge Campaign 2414 S Hackberry, 78210.
• February 11th-Join Us For A Fundraiser & Get Out The Vote Rally for Paul Vasquez, Candidate for the 227th District Court, from 5-8 p.m. @ VFW Post #76, 10 Tenth Street.
• February 12th-Rosie Alvarado, 285th District Court candidate Friday, February 12th from 6- 9 p.m. @ Buddha Rok, 18360 Blanco Rd. for a reception & fundraiser to support Rosemarie Alvarado for Judge of the 285th District Court. Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. For questions, please email Amanda Gonzalez @ mandy42400@hotmail.com
• February 12th- Choco Meza for BCDP Chair Fundraiser, Friday, February 12th from 7:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m. @ Mi Tierra, 218 Produce Row.
• February 13th-Tina Torres Judicial Candidate. Event: Be My Valentine Brunch! Saturday, February 13th @ 11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Absolutely Everything Catering, 3915 San Pedro honoring judicial candidate Tina Torres. Suggested donation: $25 per person.
  February 13th-Bexar County Democratic Party "Braggin' Breakfast," Sat, February 13th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. More details to follow.
• February 13th-Barbie's Victory Tour needs 100 passionate souls, Saturday, February 13th @ GTO Advertising Parking Lot, 3707 St. Mary's Street.
• February 13th-Miss Fiesta San Antonio Pageant @ 7 p.m. @ the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 North St. Mary's St.
• February 16th-Speaker Joe Straus will be the guest of honor at Alamo City Republican Women's Membership Recruitment Reception to be held @ 11 a.m. in a private home in Olmos Park. It is $35 for non-members which includes membership in Alamo City Republican Women's club. For directions & information to attend the luncheon reception, contact Barbara at 342-5482.
• February 16th-Singer Patsy Torres has agreed to perform a benefit concert for judicial candiate Rosie Alvarado for the 285th District Court, Tuesday the 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. @t Panchito's Restaurant at 12403 West Avenue.
• February 16th-Please mark your calendar to "Jazz" it up with Judge Lisa Jarrett on Fat Tuesday, February 16th from 5-8 p.m. @ the Friendly Spot Ice House, 943 S. Alamo Street in King William. Mardi Gras food provided by Acadiana Cafe. Music prpvided by the Band Aids. RSVP: 210-824-3434 & press 2 immediately. www.LisaJarrett436@aol.com
• February 17th-February 17th 6:30-9 p.m. College Republicans @ UTSA and The Alamo City Republican Women will be hosting a Republican judicial Candidate meet and greet as well as a US Congressional District 23 Republican Candidate forum. It will be in the University Center Ballroom and open to the public. Further details to come.
• February 17th-The San Antonio Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State proudly announces the Candidates Forum Night for the State Board of Education for Districts 3 & 5, Wednesday, February 17th @ the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7150 IH-10 West, beginning at 7 p.m.
• February 20th-25th Annual Tower Climb, Tower of the Americas, 600 HemisFair Park, Saturday, Feb. 20th @ 6:30 a.m. Check-in.
• February 20th-Birthday & Ballot Bash, Sunday, February 20th from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. @ the Granada Ballroom, 111 Villita Street, 14th Floor. Please join Judge Karen Crouch, family and friends as they celebrate husband Gerald's birthday.
• February 23rd-Barbie Scharf-Zeldes Fundraiser @ 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. @ Lisa's Mexican Restaurant, 815 Bandera at Woodlawn.
• February 23rd-Grand Gusto benefits SA Youth Centers Meet-and-Greet Candidates & Fiesta's 2010 Chips N Salsa King & Queen, Tuesday, February 23rd from 6-9 p.m. @ Paloma Blanca & Vela Wine Bar, 5800 Broadway.
• February 25th-Barbie Scharf-Zeldes Meet & Greet, @ 6-8 p.m. @ 1314 Spanish Oaks, 78213
• February 26th-Deborah Sandheinrich for County Judge #7 @ JD and Victor's Hair Studio, 2935 W. Commerce @ 6 p.m., Friday, February 26th.