February itinerary for the political & community calendar

Gerald Flores Birthday Bash, February 20th

• 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 13th-Breakfast Kickoff with Commissioner Paul Elizondo & Friends--Officials--Candidates, Saturday, @ 9 a.m. 910 Bandera Road Suite 100.
• February 15th-Paul Talamantez invites you to "Paul's 42nd Birthday & Early Voting Kickoff Party," Monday, February 15th from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. @ Jacala Mexican Restaurant - 606 West Ave.
• 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- 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-Renee McElhaney for 73rd District Judge 50/50 Fundraiser @ Anne Marie’s, 12475 Starcrest, (1 mile east of 281 on Bitters Rd.) 6-9 p.m. Renée’s Turnin’ 50Y & Raisin’ 50K. For further information, contact: Renée McElhaney at 210-289-9753 or rfmcelhaney@gmail.com
• 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 18th-Join Rachel Barrios-Van Os Bexar County’s Next County Clerk. For an early voting rally Grassroots FUNdraiser, Thursday, February 18th, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ Olmos Bharmacy (Formerly the Olmos Pharmacy)
  3902 McCullough Avenue (At Hildebrand Avenue) For more information contact Rachel at 210-822-VOTE or 332-7080.
  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, Saturday, 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 20th-Congressman Lamar Smith Host Committee Fundraiser Luncheon @ the Plaza Club, Main Dining Room, 100 West Houston Street, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Contact for reservations no later than Monday, February 15: Susan Lilly or Kyle Jackson at 866-789-9223 or kyle@lillyandcompany.com
• 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 25th-Cathy Stryker for 224th District Judge Fundraiser Reception @ Paesano’s Lincoln Heights Restaurant, 555 E. Basse Rd. from 5:30 pm to 7 p.m. Contact for reservations: Melynda Gulley at 210-828-9162 or melynda_gulley@sbcglobal.net
• February 26th-Deborah Sandheinrich for County Judge #7 @ JD and Victor's Hair Studio, 2935 W. Commerce @ 6 p.m., Friday, February 26th.