Local calendar for the month of August as we know it now

L-R: Judical nominee Roberto Rios Birthday, August 17th

• August 16th-Congressional nominee Clayton Trotter Meet & Greet from 6-8 p.m. @ Oak Creek Community center, 11822 Kilmarnoch. Call: Tom @363-5063.
• August 17th-Birthday & Fundraiser for judical nominee Roberto Rios @ Aggie Park, 6205 West Ave. from 5:30-8 p.m. Entertainment.
• August 18th-Texas Hold "Em for judicial nominee Aida Rojas, from 6-midnight @ Pueblo Hall, 3315 Northwestern. Call: 771-7492.
• August 19th-Republican Men's Club Meeting @11:30 a.m. @ Paesano's Restaurant, 555 E. Basse. contact: Robert Colunga, 316-9256.
• August 19th Greater Bexar County Latino National Republican Coalition Meet & Greet @ 6:30-8 p.m. @ El Picante Grill, 3810 Broadway. For more info: Jesus Antonio Garza, 279-7902.
• August 19th- San Antonio Tea Party Social/Business Fundraiser Mixer, 5:30-8 p.m. @ Coco's San Antonio, 18402 N. US 281, north of N Loop 1604E, 78259. Ticket $25. Contact: Chad Moreland @ 273-4711.
• August 19th-Jefferson High School ice Cream Social with BBQ plates as well, from 5:30-9 p.m. @ the school campus.
• August 20th-22nd- Texas Annual Sales Tax-Free Holiday Weekend-Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales tax on items of clothing, footwear, and backpacks priced less than $100. This year school supplies are included. Contact Comptroller Susan Combs at 800-252-5555 or www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/
• August 21st-Northwest Bexar County Democrats @ Luby's in the Ingram Park Mall @ 8:30 a.m. Speakers are Congressmen Ciro Rodiguez & Charlie Gonzalez. Mall Entrance between Sears & Penny's.
• August 22nd- 8-9:30 a.m. @ Crossroads Baptist morning worship services, 8300 Tezel Road. Come hear Gold Medalist Josh Davis' testimony and see his medals. We will be recognizing all school teachers with a special gift as well! Invite your friends!
• August 24th-Join us for a Reception, from 6-8:30 p.m. honoring 150th District Court nominee Aida Rojas @ 19314 US 281. RSVP: 399-1618.
• August 24th-Young Republicans of Bexar County @ La Fogata Mexican Cuisine, 2427 Vance Jackson. Contact: Weston Martinez @ 215-8785.
• August 24th-State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon Annual Western Roundup @ the Buckhorn Museum, 318 E. Houston from 5:30-7 p.m.
• August 26th-Birthday Party & fundraiser for Judge JoAnn DeHoyos, from 5:30-10 p.m. @ Pueblo Hall, 3315 Northwestern. (behind Ingram Park Mall)
• August 27th-Gerry's Birthday" & campaign kickoff to re-elect Gerard Rickoff as Bexar County Clerk, @ Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores from 5-7 p.m.
• August 28th-Northwest Republican Club @ 11a.m. @ Buffalo Southwest Cafe, 11812 Bandera Rd., Helotes, 78203. Contact: Dominic Dina: 273-9082.
• August 29th-DA Susan Reed Fundraiser. TBA.