Updated local June/July Calendar for Bexar County Area

L-R: Melissa Martinez-Carrasco Mic It For the Gavel Fundraiser, (for JP2, Pl. 2) July 14th @ Cadillac Bar

• June 29th-"Happy Birthday Judge Ray Olivarri Re-election Campaign Reception" @ 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. @ Panchitos on West Avenue.
• June 29th-Jason Pulliam for Judge, County Court at Law No. 5 Fundraising Reception, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Paesano’s Restaurant, 555 E. Basse Road. Contact for reservations: Janelle McArthur at 210-699-1925 or janellemac@aol.com
• June 29th-Everyone is invited to bring their family and friends to a Free “Disney Show” at our Dealership. (Toy Story 3 Radio Disney) at Red McCombs Superior Hyundai, from 4-5:30 p.m. 4800 NW Loop 410. Popcorn and Sodas will be served.
• June 30th-Wayne Christian for Judge, County Court at Law No. 6 Fundraising Reception from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Bombay Bicycle Club, 3506 North St. Mary’s Street. Music by the Mo-Dels. For further information and reservations, contact: Wayne at 210-826-7750 or wchristianlaw@aol.com
• July 1st-Judge Gloria Saldana fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @ La Gloria, 100 E. Grayson.
• July 1st-All American Fundraiser for Judge Lori Valenzuela (437th District Bench) from 5:30-7:30 p.m @ VFW Post #76. More info to come.
• July 1st- Mission Democrats @ 7 p.m. Community Center, 3721 S. Presa.
• July 1st-Poetry @ 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.@ Blue Star Coffee House, 1420 South Alamo, Blue Start Art Complex.
• July 2nd-3rd-Joe the Plumber joins all-star lineup for Texas Defending the American Dream™ Summit @ the Rennaisance Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, in Austin. More information on the 2010 Texas Defending the American Dream Summit can be found at http://www.txdream.org/. Contact: Eliza Vielma at Eliza@afptx.org
• July 3rd-July 4th Pride SA Block Party & Parade @ 3 p.m.-noon the following day @ 1400-1500 Block of N. Main Ave.
• July 4th-Woodlawn Park at the Gazebo, noon until Fireworks at 9 p.m. Great Food Provided by Gov. candidate Bill White & Crew Y'all Come & Bring The Family & chairs. For more information call Karen at 979-7070 or 979-7071.
• July 5th-Bexar County Democratic Women from 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ SAAPAC Office, 7122 San Pedro Ave.
• July 7th-Bexar County Young Democrats from 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. @ Joe's Crab Shack - 4711 Loop NW 410.
• July 8th-Red, White & Blues Rally & Fundraiser, Thursday, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ Sunset Station, Main Depot, 1174 E. Commerce with special guest & legendary Blues Man, Spot Barnett.
• July 9th-Fundraiser for State Sen. Carlos Uresti, from 6-11 p.m. 1/2 mile from corner of 410 & Zarzamora. Look for balloons to entrance.
• July 10th-1st Annual All-American Burger Fest, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1600 block of East Commerce (between Olive & Pine St) Beneficiary: District 2 high school graduates and St Phillips College students. http://www.saburgerfest.com/
• July 10th-A woman's story, Sarwat Husain, Founding Member of American Muslim Democratic Caucus, @ Narra, 9329 Wurzbach Road with luncheon provided by Pasha. $35 per ticket.
• July 11th- 100 Club is a non-profit organization that benefits fallen Firefighters and Police Officer families. A Spaghetti dinner will be served from 11 a.m. with continued service until 6 p.m. The fundraiser will be held @ Columbus Hall, 100 Piazza Italia. A plate of Spaghetti with bread, and a salad for only $7 per plate. You can either dine in and enjoy the atmosphere or you can bring a container and get the spaghetti to go. http://www.100clubofsanantonio.org/
• July 13th-Alamo Pachyderm Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Palm Restaurant, 233 East Houston Street. Guest speaker: Curt Nelson, County Chairman on the State of the Republican Party. For further information and reservations no later than Monday at Noon, contact: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or alamopachyderm@yahoo.com
• July 14th-Please join Melissa Martinez-Carrasco in pursuit of Judge in JP Court, Precinct 2, Place 2 @ Mic It For the Gavel Fundraiser from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. @ Cadillac Bar & Restaurant, 212 S. Flores. (Across the Courthouse) Pre-Sale Tickets: $20/Individual or $30/Couple.
• July 14th-Alamo City Democrats Meeting from 7-8 p.m. @ SEIU Offices, 1017 N. Main Ste 100.
• July 15th-Protecting the Alamo City" featuring Chief of Police William McManus @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. @ the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, 115 Bowie St. Tickets $55 per person.
• July 15th-Play it cool in July with Judge Lisa Jarrett, from 5-8 p.m. @ Hermann & Sons Ballroom @ 525 S. St. Mary's Street. www.LisaJarrett436@aol.com
• July 17th-Summer Spectacular 2010, 8627 Terra Dale- 2009 Parade of Homes Winner, Hosted by Republican Business Women of Bexar County, 6:30 p.m. as we come together for our local Republican Candidates.
• July 19th-Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio (SDSA) General Membership Meeting from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Luby's, 911 North Main Ave.
• July 31st-Lamar Smith for Congress District 21 Annual Barbecue, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at home of AnaPaula & Mark Watson. Contact: Kyle Jackson or Susan Lilly at 866-789-9223 or kyle@lillyandcompany.com