2005
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January 2005
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time | Location |
| The AACOG Region TV show | Saturdays in January | 8:30 p.m. |
Time
Warner Cable TV Channel 20
Show: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and 18th Annual Asian Festival |
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Elders Advocacy Network Education
Workshop
Hosted by the |
Mon., Jan. 3, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Nick Monreal at (210) 362-5236 for more information or e-mail nmonreal@aacog.com. New participants welcome! |
| Recycle Your Christmas Tree! | Wed., Jan. 5, 2005 | Place Natural Tree at Curbside by 7 a.m. | Call 3-1-1 for more information or click here. |
| Medicare Drug Discount Presentation | Wed., Jan. 5, 2005 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Wilson County Public Library. Call (210) 362-5223 for more information. |
| Job Fair for employment at the new South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall, Texas |
Wed., Jan. 5- Thurs., Jan. 6, 2005 |
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Knights of Columbus Hall, 202 E. San Marcos St., Pearsall, Texas 78061. Call (830) 334-4464 for information. |
| Medicare Drug Discount Card Enrollment Assistance | Thurs., Jan. 6, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Pleasanton Public Library, 321 Main St., Pleasanton. Call (830) 569-3622 for more information. |
| Urban SIM Workshop | Thurs., Jan. 6 & Fri., Jan. 7, 2005 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
AACOG,
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Data Center at (210) 362-5218 for more information. |
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Credit Ready Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Sat., Jan. 8, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
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Castroville Area - Medina County Job Fair Employers available from Castroville and Medina County |
Tues., Jan. 11, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Sammy's Restaurant, 202 Hwy. 90, Castroville, TX. For more information call (830) 426-8111. |
| Medicare Drug Discount Card Enrollment Assistance | Thurs., Jan. 13, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Pleasanton Public Library, 321 Main St., Pleasanton. Call (830) 569-3622 for more information. |
| Alamo Area Car Clubs Meeting | Thurs., Jan. 13, 2005 | 7:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Burma Hyde at (210) 362-5220 for more information. |
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Michelob ULTRA River
Walk Mud Festival Hosted by the Paseo del Rio Association |
Thurs., Jan. 13- Sun., Jan. 16, 2005 |
After river draining | Various locations on the River Walk. For more info call (210) 227-4262 or click here. |
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AACOG offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. |
Mon., Jan. 17, 2005 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | For more info, call (210) 362-5200 or e-mail: mail@aacog.com |
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Presentation: Medicare A to B Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Tues., Jan. 18, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Judson ISD, 8205 Palisades Dr., San Antonio. Contact Judson ISD at (210) 945-5336 for info. |
| Flu Shot Clinic | Wed., Jan. 19, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston Street, San Antonio. E-Mail samhd@sanantonio.gov for more information. |
| GIS Users Group Meeting | Wed., Jan. 19, 2005 | 2 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call David Kruse at (210) 362-5218 for more information. |
| Hondo Job Fair for employment at the new South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall, Texas | Thurs., Jan. 20, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
1014 18th Street, Hondo, TX. Call (830) 334-4464 for information. |
| Medicare Drug Discount Presentation | Thurs., Jan. 20, 2005 | 10 a.m. | Boerne Public Library. Call (210) 362-5223 for more information. |
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San
Antonio Kinship Care Collaborative Caregiver Training Session
"Disciplining Hurt Children and |
Thurs., Jan. 20, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205. Call (210) 337-3438 or (210) 362-5271 for more information. |
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Credit Ready Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Thurs., Jan. 20, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
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Money Management Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
| Medicare Drug Discount Card Presentation at Boerne Interagency Meeting | Wed., Jan. 26, 2005 | 11:30 a.m. | Benedictine Monastery, 416 W. Highland, Boerne. Call (210) 362-5223 for more information. |
| AACOG Board of Directors Meeting | Wed., Jan. 26, 2005 | 1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call (210) 362-5200 for more information. |
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Medicare Discount Drug Card
Discussion Presented to the Karnes City Rotary Club by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Thurs., Jan. 27, 2005 | 12:00 noon | Polak's Restaurant, 2835 S. Highway 181, Karnes City. Call (210) 362-5223 for info. |
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Presentation: Medicare
Discount Drug Card Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Fri., Jan. 28, 2005 | 10:30 a.m.-noon | OASIS Foley's Furniture Gallery, 6161 NW Loop 410. Call OASIS at (210) 647-2546 for info. |
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Presentation: Senior Resources Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Fri., Jan. 28, 2005 | 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | OASIS Foley's Furniture Gallery, 6161 NW Loop 410. Call OASIS at (210) 647-2546 for info. |
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27th Annual Cowboy Breakfast World's largest breakfast served to more than 50,000 people, with music and fun. |
Fri., Jan. 28, 2005 | 5:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Crossroads Mall. Please
visit www.cowboybreakfast.com or call (210) 273-1026 for info. |
February 2005
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time | Location |
| The AACOG Region TV show | Saturdays in February | 8:30 p.m. |
Time
Warner Cable TV Channel 20 Show: March Irish Festivities in San Antonio, and the Easter Festival and Hill Country Tour in Kerrville |
Argent Court Job
Fair
 |
Thurs., Feb. 3, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Alamo WorkSource Career, Center, 206 N. Smith St., Pleasanton, TX 78064. Call (8300 281-6630 for more information. |
| Texas Energy Smart Schools Conference | Fri., Feb. 4, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | The Bright Shawl, 819 August, San Antonio, TX 78215. Click here or call 210-354-0236 for more information. |
| 2nd Annual National Wear Red Day for Women | Fri., Feb. 4, 2005 | All Day | Click here for more information. |
| 56th Annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo |
Fri., Feb. 4- Sun., Feb. 20, 2005 |
Times vary | SBC Center. For more info, call (210) 225-0612, e-mail marketing@sarodeo.com or visit www.sarodeo.com. |
| People's Law School Resource Fair | Sat., Feb. 5, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | St. Mary's University School of Law, One Camino Santa Maria. Call Carolyn Thurmond at (210) 227-8822 x25 for information. |
| Free Landfill Disposal Day | Sat., Feb. 5, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Click here for locations and more information. |
| San Antonio's 2nd Annual Arbor Day | Sat., Feb. 5, 2005 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Sonny Melendrez Community Center, 5919 W. Commerce. Call (210) 353-2792 for more information. |
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Elders Advocacy Network Education
Workshop
Hosted by the |
Mon., Feb. 7, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Nick Monreal at (210) 362-5236 for more information or e-mail nmonreal@aacog.com. New participants welcome! |
| Senior Day at the Capitol | Tues., Feb. 8, 2005 |
Depart San Antonio: 8:00 a.m. / Depart Austin: 1:30 p.m. |
Call the Bexar Area Agency on Aging at (210) 362-5200 for more information. |
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2005 Annual Fundraising Banquet for the
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Foundation Keynote Speaker: Governor Rick Perry |
Tues., Feb. 8, 2005 |
Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. |
Marriott at the Capitol, Austin, Texas. Visit www.txshl.org for more information. |
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Money Management Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Tues., Feb. 8, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
| Alamo Area Car Clubs Meeting | Thurs., Feb. 10, 2005 | 7:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Burma Hyde at (210) 362-5220 for more information. |
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Money Management Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Sat., Feb. 12, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
| 18th Annual Asian Festival | Sat., Feb. 12, 2005 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 S. Bowie, San Antonio. Visit www.texancultures.utsa.edu for more information. |
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Medicare from A to B Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Tues., Feb. 15, 2005 |
5:00-6:30 p.m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m. |
6632 Bandera Rd., San Antonio. Call (210) 397-8100 for more information. |
| Hispanic Religious Partnership Health Fair | Wed., Feb. 16, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | CPS Center, 509 SW Military Dr., San Antonio. Call (210) 731-8118 for more information. |
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Medicare Presentation for Mallwalkers Presented by the
Bexar Area |
Thurs., Feb. 17, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Luby’s, Northstar Mall,
San Antonio. Call Tina Smith at (210) 362-5217 for more info. |
| Senior Officials Workshop for WMD and Terrorism Incident Preparedness | Thurs., Feb. 17, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Airport Conference Room, San Antonio Fire Station 23, 1750 Skyplace Road, San Antonio. For more info, call Scott Lampright with Bexar County Emergency Management at (210) 335-0300. |
| Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show |
Fri., Feb. 18- Sun., Feb. 20, 2005 |
10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. | Along the San Antonio River Walk Extension. Call (210) 227-4262 for more information. |
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NRC
Workshop: Code Compliance |
Sat., Feb. 19, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-noon | Parish Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2401 Wilson at Haverhill, San Antonio, TX 78228. Call (210) 735-0586 for more information. |
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"Blow the Whistle on Asthma" American Lung Association Asthma Walk |
Sat., Feb. 19, 2005 |
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. |
SeaWorld San Antonio. Visit www.texaslung.org to register. |
| City of Seguin Neighborhood Clean-up Day | Sat., Feb. 19, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-noon | Two locations: SW Corner of Medlin & North Guadalupe St. and Men's Softball Field 4-plex parking lot on Nelda Street. For more info call Pamela Centeno at (830) 401-2412. |
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Miss Karnes County Pageant Presented by the Kenedy Rotary Club (A Scholarship Benefit for our youth) |
Sat., Feb. 19, 2005 | 7:00 p.m. | Kenedy High School Auditorium, Kenedy. Call (830) 780-4032 for more information. |
| BUD LIGHT Mardi Gras River Parade | Sun., Feb. 20, 2005 |
Parade 2-3 p.m. Post Party 3-5 p.m. |
Along the San Antonio River Walk. Call (210) 227-4262 for more information. |
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AACOG offices will be
closed in |
Mon., Feb. 21, 2005 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | For more info, call (210) 362-5200 or e-mail: mail@aacog.com |
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19th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse presented by Prevent Child Abuse Texas |
Mon., Feb. 21, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas, TX. Visit www.preventchildabusetexas.org for more information. |
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Turning Fat City Into Fit City How additional bike & pedestrian lanes will impact health, enhance quality of life, and add another component to our city's tourism industry. |
Tues., Feb. 22, 2005 | 7-7:30
a.m.-Registration 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Program |
Hometown Buffet, 6059 La Cima, San Antonio. To register, call (210) 308-2011 or visit www.sanantoniosbrc.org. |
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Child Abuse Training Presented by
Dr. Nancy Kellogg |
Tues., Feb. 22, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room For more information or to register, call (210) 362-5262. |
| AACOG Board of Directors Meeting | Wed., Feb. 23, 2005 | 1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call (210) 362-5200 for more information. |
| Long Term Care Staffing Crisis Symposium | Thurs., Feb. 24, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | St. Paul's Community Center, 1201 Donaldson, San Antonio. Please call Nick Monreal at (210) 362-5236 for more information or e-mail nmonreal@aacog.com. |
| Una Fiesta de Salud by Wellmed | Thurs., Feb. 24, 2005 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | 1918 Palo Alto Road, San Antonio. Call Jesse Ojeda at (210) 617-4082 for information. |
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Money Management Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Sat., Feb. 26, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
| Leon Valley "Earthwise Living Day" Event | Sat., Feb. 26, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Leon Valley Community Center, 6427 Evers Road,
Leon Valley, TX. For more information call Earthwise Living Committee at (210) 681-1232. |
March 2005
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time | Location |
| The AACOG Region TV show | Saturdays in March | 8:30 p.m. |
Time
Warner Cable TV Channel 20
Show: Fiesta San Antonio & Poteet Strawberry Festival |
| Presentation on Bexar Area Agency on Aging Services | Wed., March 2, 2005 | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Frio Crossing, 3500 Camino Real, San Antonio. Call (210) 362-5217 for more information. |
| High Performance Schools Workshop | Thurs., March 3, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | AACOG Board Room/Suite 100, 8700 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio. Visit www.solarsanantonio.org for more information. |
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Public Hearing To accept comments on a proposed continuation of Rural Public Transportation services within the AACOG region including Atascosa, Frio, Medina, Bandera, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Karnes, and Wilson Counties |
Thurs., March 3, 2005 | 2:00 p.m. | AACOG, 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100, San Antonio, Texas. Call (210) 362-5238 for more information. |
| Shamrock Scramble | Fri., March 4, 2005 | 12:30 Shotgun Start | Northern Hills Golf Club. Call (210) 699-1362 for more information. |
| Save the Heart of Texas-Skill Building Work Shops | Fri., March 4, 2005 | 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio. Visit www.aquiferalliance.org for more information. |
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Save the Heart of Texas-A Regional Summit on
the Edwards Aquifer & the Hill Country Hosted by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance |
Sat., March 5, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio. Visit www.aquiferalliance.org for more information. |
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Jackson Nature Park Grand Opening Celebration and Park Dedication Join the citizens of Wilson County as they celebrate the opening and park dedication of Jackson Nature Park, and then stay the afternoon for guided nature trail tours; old-fashioned outdoor field races and games; displays of the area's history; archeology and natural environment; dress re-enactments in period dress; and food, fun, and fellowship! |
Sat., March 5, 2005 | The grand opening and park dedication will begin at 10:00 a.m., with displays, games, and organized activities throughout the day. | Jackson Nature Park, HWY 87 on CR 401 near Stockdale. For more information, contact Karen Bishop at kbishop@sara-tx.org, (210) 302-3642, or toll free, 866-345-7272. |
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"Dawn at the Alamo" Hosted by the San Antonio Living History Association. This event kicks off the "Remembering the Alamo" Weekend. |
Sun., March 6, 2005 | 6 a.m.-7 a.m. | "Dawn at the Alamo" will honor the fallen with a free pre-dawn commemorative ceremony in Alamo Plaza Downtown. For more information, call (210) 273-1730 or visit sanantoniolivinghistory.org |
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Medicare Presentation Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Sun., March 6, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Judson ISD, 8205 Palisades Dr., San Antonio. Contact Community Education at (210) 945-9336 for more information. |
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Elders Advocacy
Network Education Workshop
Hosted by the |
Mon., March 7, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Nick Monreal at (210) 362-5236 for more information or e-mail nmonreal@aacog.com. New participants welcome! |
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Money Management Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Tues., March 8, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for more information. |
| Alzheimer's Association Educational Symposium | Wed., March 9, 2005 |
Registration 7:30 a.m. Presentation: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 102 Lorenz, San Antonio, TX 78209. Call (210) 822-6449 or 1-800-272-3900 for more information. |
| Alamo Area Car Clubs Meeting | Thurs., March 10, 2005 | 7:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Burma Hyde at (210) 362-5220 for more information. |
| Alamo Irish Festival |
Fri., March 11- Sun., March 13, 2005 |
Fri.: 5 p.m.-midnight Sat.: 9 a.m.-midnight Sun.: noon-9:00 p.m. |
La Villita and Arneson River Theater. Call (210) 699-1362 for more information. |
| 38th Annual St. Patrick's Day Street Parade | Sat., March 12, 2005 | Begins at 2:00 p.m. | Begins at Ave. E & Third Street in San Antonio. Runs to Alamo Street, ends at La Villita. Call (210) 699-1362 for more information. |
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Dyeing O' The River Green
Parade Floats release 35 pounds of environmentally friendly green dye into the San Antonio. The event transforms the 2.5 mile river into a miniature Emerald Isle where a proclamation is read, temporarily re-naming the river "The River Shannon" |
Sun., March 13, 2005 | Begins at 1:00 p.m. | Along the World Famous San Antonio River Walk. For more info, call (210) 227-4262 or click here. |
| Hispanic Religious Partnership Health Fair | Wed., March 16, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | CPS Center, 911 WW White Road, San Antonio. For more information, contact Candy Cox at (210) 731-8118. |
| 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Wreath Laying Ceremony - Reading of Irish names of heroes who fought at the Alamo | Thurs., March 17, 2005 | Noon | Alamo Plaza, San Antonio. Call (210) 699-1362 for more information. |
| Low Vision Expo | Sat., March 19, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | UTHSC Children's Cancer and Research Center, 8403 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio. Contact Robert Hobson at (210) 567-8419 for more information. |
| Diabetes Expo | Sat., March 19, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Convention Center, 200 E. Market, San Antonio. Contact Jennifer Houchins at (210) 829-1765 x6123 for more information. |
| Mow Down Smog Lawnmower Trade-In Event | Sat., March 19, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Home Depot, 12871 W IH-10 (IH10 & DeZavala Road), San Antonio. Click here for more information. |
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Basura Trash Bash Help Clean up the San Antonio River! |
Sat., March 19, 2005 |
Registration-8:00 a.m. Cleanup-9 a.m.-noon Lunch and festivities-12-1 |
Mission County Park (Corner of VFW Blvd. & Padre Drive along San Antonio River). For more info, call (210) 207-6460. |
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Money Management Workshop Hosted by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
Sat., March 19, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio. Call (210) 979-4422 or visit www.ccccssa.org for info. |
| Irish Heritage Day | Sun., March 20, 2005 | Noon-5:00 p.m. | Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 S. Bowie, San Antonio. Call (210) 458-2330 or visit www.texancultures.utsa.edu for more information. |
| Semi-Annual San Antonio Military Community Job Fair | Wed., March 23, 2005 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road, San Antonio. Click here or call (210) 756-FAIR for more information. |
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Job Fair for Correctional Services Corporation Correctional Services Corp., Alamo WorkSource & Frio County will hold a job fair for employment at the new South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall, Texas. |
Wed., March 23, 2005 | 3:00-7:00 p.m. | Alamo WorkSource Career Center, 107 Hackberry, Pearsall, TX 78061. Call (830) 334-4464 for more information. |
| AACOG Board of Directors Meeting | Wed., March 23, 2005 |
1:30
p.m.* *special time |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG Board Room. Please call (210) 362-5200 for more information. |
| Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail Public Meeting | Thurs., March 24, 2005 | 6:30 p.m. - Open House & 7:00 p.m. - Meeting | 8101 Pat Booker Road (Live Oak Civic Center). Call (210) 354-2925 for more information. |
| 2005 Easter Hill Country Tour |
Fri., March 25- Sun., March 27, 2005 |
Ride times vary | Visit www.ehct.com for more information. |
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Five-Day
Grantsmanship Training Program
Presented by The Grantsmanship
Center |
Mon., March 28- Fri., April 1, 2005 |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG Board Room, San Antonio 78217. For more information or to enroll, call (800) 421-9512 or visit www.tgci.com. |
| KMM Health Fair for SA Express News | Tues., March 29, 2005 |
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
Scottish Rite Auditorium, 308 Ave. E., San Antonio. Contact Lenore at (210) 764-2017 for more information. |
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"Creating
an Economic and Workforce Advantage" A Regional Workforce Development Summit & SA Inc.'s Third Annual Economic Roundtable |
Wed., March 30, 2005 | 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio. Please call (210) 581-1110 for more information. |
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Presentation on Medicare Prescription Benefits Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Thurs., March 31, 2005 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. | Laurel Heights UMC, 227 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio. Call (210) 362-5217 for more information. |
April 2005
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time | Location |
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month National Autism Awareness Month National Car Care Month Fair Housing Month |
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| The AACOG Region TV show | Saturdays in April | 8:30 p.m. |
Time
Warner Cable TV Channel 20 Show: Walk & Roll Month and Pearsall Potato Fest |
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AIA-Certified Green Building/ Hybrid Expo & Workshop |
Fri., April 1- Sat., April 2, 2005 |
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Live
Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road, San Antonio. Visit
www.greenconnexion.com or call
(210) 212-8031 for more information. |
| Mow Down Smog Lawnmower Trade-In Event | Sat., April 2, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Home Depot, 2658 SW Military Dr., San Antonio. Click here for more information. |
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Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure |
Sat., April 2, 2005 | 8:00 a.m. — Competitive Runners Start / 8:15 a.m. — Co-Ed 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) and Family Fun Walk (1 mile) Start | Alamodome. Visit www.sakomen.org for info. |
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City-Wide Clean Up Must be a City of San Antonio ratepayer |
Sat., April 2, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Call 311 or 207-6400 for a location near you. |
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Neighborhood Block Party CPS Volunteers will be doing external weatherization on every qualifying house in the neighborhood - on both Center Street and E. Crockett. |
Sat., April 2, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-noon | Send
a note to mail@aacog.com for more information about weatherization services. |
| Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools Annual Open House Fundraiser | Sat., April 2, 2005 | 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Cave Creek, Nebgen, and Willow City Schools. Visit www.historicschools.org for more information. |
| Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools Annual Barbecue Fundraiser | Sun., April 3, 2005 | 11:00 a.m. until soldout | American Legion Hall, 726 S. Washington St., Fredericksburg. Visit www.historicschools.org for more information. |
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Elders Advocacy Network Education Workshop
Hosted by the |
Mon., April 4, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Nick Monreal at (210) 362-5236 for more information or e-mail nmonreal@aacog.com. New participants welcome! |
| National Crime Victims' Rights Week |
Mon., April 4- Fri., April 8, 2005 |
All week |
Call (210) 335-3722 or click here for more information. |
| National Public Health Week 2005 |
Mon., April 4- Sun., April 10, 2005 |
All week | Visit www.nphw.org for more information. |
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Presentation on Medicare Part D Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Wed., April 6, 2005 | 10:00 a.m. | Kenedy Nutrition Site, Kenedy, TX. Call Janie Olivares at (830) 583-0102 for more information. |
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Presentation on Medicare Part D Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Wed., April 6, 2005 | 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. | Academy of Learning in Retirement, Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio. Call Esther Bexler at (210) 458-2294 for more information. |
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Quarterly Family Caregiver Training Topic: "Setting Boundaries" by Dr. Ann Reed Provided by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Wed., April 6, 2005 | 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Lunch provided, Respite & Transportation provided upon request. RSVP by April 4, 2005 to Nellie Garay at (210) 362-5271. |
| Health Fair | Fri., April 8, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehab, 696 FM 99, Karnes City, TX. Call Lavonne C. Kissou at (830) 780-3944 for more information. |
| Poteet Strawberry Festival | Fri., April 8 - Sunday, April 10, 2005 | Times Vary. | The
Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds are located 30 minutes south of San
Antonio on Texas Highway 16. For more information,
contact: Poteet
Strawberry Festival Association, P. O. Box 227, 9199 N. State Hwy.
16, Poteet, Texas 78065 830-742-8144 830-276-3323 nharvey@strawberryfestival.com www.strawberryfestival.com |
| OASIS Caregiver Conference | Sat., April 9, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Foley's Furniture Galleries, 6161 NW Loop 410, San Antonio. Contact OASIS at (210) 647-2546 for information. |
| Windfest Family Fun Day - Annual City of Windcrest event to raise scholarship funds and bring together Windcrest's schools, civic organizations, and churches for a fundraising event; a great family fun day with games, rides, food, and crafts. Sponsored by the City of Windcrest Parks & Recreation Commission. | Sat., April 9, 2005 | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Windcrest Takas Park. Call (210) 637-0135 or e-mail mayor@ci.windcrest.tx.us for more information. |
| 2005 Air Quality Health Fair | Sat., April 9, 2005 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | San Pedro Park, 1315 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212. For more information, call Alison Young at (210) 362-5213. |
| A&WMA Environmental Issues Workshop | Mon., April 11, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Northside ISD Activity Center, 7001 Culebra Road, San Antonio. Call (210) 397-7900 for more information. |
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Presentation on Medicare Part D Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Mon., April 11, 2005 | 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. | CTRC, 7979 Wurzbach, San Antonio. Call Lupita Martinez at (210) 562-1738 for more information. |
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Alamo WorkSource Career Center - Seguin Job Fair |
Tues., April 12, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon | 1500 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX 782155. Call (830) 379-4244 for more information. |
| Alamo Area Car Clubs Meeting | Thurs., April 14, 2005 | 7:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Burma Hyde at (210) 362-5220 for more information. |
| Regional Review Committee Scoring Meeting on Applications submitted to the Office of Rural Community Affairs for Community Development Block Grants | Fri., April 15, 2005 | 9:00 a.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call Claude Guerra III or Cora Kimble at (210) 362-5200 for more information. |
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113th
San Antonio Fiesta
A 10-day celebration of the city's culture, heritage and spirit. |
Fri., April 15-Sun., April 24, 2005 | Times Vary |
For more information,
contact: |
| 89th Annual FIESTA Oyster Bake | Fri., April 15 - Sat., April 16, 2005 |
Fri. - 5-11 p.m. Sat. - 11 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Campus
of St. Mary's University; One Camino Santa Maria (near Culebra Road and NW
36th Street); San Antonio, Texas (see
map)
For more information, call (210) 436-3324 or visit www.oysterbake.com. |
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Caminada de Fiesta Hosted by the Texas Wanderers |
Sat., April 16, 2005 | 7:30 a.m.-noon | Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio. Call (210) 651-6536 for more information. |
| Earth Day 2005 San Antonio | Sat., April 16, 2005 | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Woodlawn Lake. Call (210) 863-9500 for more information. |
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KellyUSA Fiesta Sponsored by the Greater Kelly Development Authority. Everyone is invited for Family Fun at the 3rd Annual 2005 KellyUSA Fiesta. |
Sat., April 16, 2005 | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Free Admission and Parking! KellyUSA. Call (210) 362-7805 for more information or visit www.kellyusa.com. |
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HARCOURT
Children's Festival KID event during FIESTA |
Sat., April 16, 2005 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Peark's Park near Chamber of Commerce & Rivercenter. For more information, call (210) 227-4262 or visit thesanantonioriverwalk.com. |
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Presentation on Advance Directives Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Mon., April 18, 2005 | 11:30 a.m. | Bulverde Senior Center, 30280 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX. Call (210) 362-5223 for more information. |
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FORD Mariachi Festival Local schools groups with Mariachi Bands perform along the River Walk during FIESTA. |
Tues., April 19- Fri., April 22, 2005 |
7 p.m.-10 p.m. | Riverwalk, San Antonio. For more information, call Doug Bugher at (210) 227-4262 or visit sanantonioriverwalk.com. |
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A
Night in Old San Antonio
One of the most popular Fiesta San Antonio events. A heritage experience with international culture and foods. |
Tues., April 19-Fri., April 22, 2005 | 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. every night. | La Villita, San Antonio. For more information, call (210) 226-5188 or visit www.saconservation.org. |
| Senior Fiesta | Wed., April 20, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Crossroads Mall, San Antonio. Contact SMC events at (210) 832-8444 for more information. |
| Army & Air National Guard Fiesta | Wed., April 20, 2005 | 3:00 p.m.-midnight | Texas National Guard Armory, 4255 IH 35 North, San Antonio. Visit www.fiesta-sa.org for more information. |
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Benefits Information Session on Social Security/SSI/SSDI Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Thurs., April 21, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon | 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG Board Room. Please call (210) 362-5217 for more information. |
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Medicare Part D Presentation Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Thurs., April 21, 2005 | 1:00 p.m. | Comal County Senior Center, 655 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Call (210) 362-5223 for more information. |
| AACOG offices will be closed in observance of the Battle of Flowers. | Fri., April 22, 2005 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | For more info, call (210) 362-5200 or e-mail: mail@aacog.com |
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Earth Day 2005 Kerrville Educational presentations and speakers, poster contest, plant sales, food, games and more. |
Sat., April 23, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos, Kerrville, Texas 78028. Call (830) 257-4837 for more information. |
| 24th Annual Texas Conference on Aging |
Sun., April 24- Wed., April 27, 2005 |
4-day conference | OMNI San Antonio Hotel, San Antonio, TX. Visit www.dads.state.tx.us/tcoa for more information. |
| SAILS Spring Fundraiser | Sun., April 24, 2005 | 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Mission County Park, 6030 Padre Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214. Call (210) 281-1878 or visit www.sailstx.org for more information. |
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Medicare Part D Presentation Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Tues., April 26, 2005 | 11:30 a.m. | Silver Sage Corral, Bandera, TX. Call (210) 362-5223 for more information. |
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Small Business Forum on
Lending Presented by the City of Live Oak EDC |
Wed., April 27, 2005 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center, 12900 Mount Olympus Drive, Universal City. To reserve your seat please call the Randolph Metrocom Chamber at 210-658-8322 no later than April 25, 2005. |
| AACOG Board of Directors Meeting | Wed., April 27, 2005 | 1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room
Please call (210) 362-5200 for more information. |
| Helotes Cornyval |
Thurs., April 28- Sun., May 1, 2005 |
Times Vary | Festival grounds located on Leslie Road, just off of Highway 16 in Helotes. Visit www.cornyval.com for more information. |
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WaterFest 2005 Hosted by San Antonio Water System |
Sat., April 30, 2005 | 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio. Call (210) 704-7447 for more information. |
May 2005
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time | Location |
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Older Americans Month Walk & Roll 2005 |
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| The AACOG Region TV show | Saturdays in May | 8:30 p.m. | Time Warner Cable TV Channel 20, Show: Older Americans Month and the CPS Air Conditioning Rebate and AACOG Weatherization Program Kickoff Event |
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Elders Advocacy Network
Education Workshop
Hosted by the |
Monday, May 2, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100/AACOG
Board Room. Please call Nick Monreal at (210) 362-5236 for more information or e-mail nmonreal@aacog.com. New participants welcome! |
| International Trade and Technology Summit |
Monday, May 2 - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 |
Two-day conference | Crown Plaza Hotel, 111 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio. Call (210) 207-8100 or click here for more information. |
| TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference | Monday, May 2 -Wednesday, May 4, 2005 | Three-day conference | Austin Convention Center, Austin. Click here for more information. |
| UTHSCSA 2005 Mini Medical School - Lecture Series | Mondays, May 2 -May 23, 2005 | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | UTHSCSA Medical School, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio. Call (210) 567-3020 for more information. |
| UTHSCSA 2005 Mini Medical School - Health Fair | Mondays, May 2 & 9, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | UTHSCSA Medical School, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio. Call (210) 567-3020 for more information. |
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Medicare A to B Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Judson ISD, 8205 Palisades Dr., San Antonio. Call (210) 945-5340 for more information. |
| Alzheimer's Association Educational Symposium | Thursday, May 5, 2005 |
Registration 7:30 a.m. Presentation: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
The Silver Center, 510 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78255. Call (210) 822-6449 or 1-800-272-3900 for more information. |
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Medicare Prescription Benefits Presentation
for the Krueger Homeowners Association Presented by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging |
Thursday, May 5, 2005 | 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Krueger Middle School, 438 Lanark Dr., San Antonio. Call (210) 362-5217 for more information. |
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AACOG
16th Annual Classic Cruise Along the Corridor
Festive send off of over 20 Alamo area car clubs will be at the San Antonio Botanical Center between 8-9:30 a.m. |
Saturday, May 7, 2005 | Begins 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Car clubs cruise to 13 communities along the Alamo-La Bahia Corridor. Car clubs are welcome! Please contact Cora or Burma at (210) 362-5200. |
| Mother's Day Community Health Fair | Saturday, May 7, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Albert J. Benavides Center, 515 Castroville Rd., San Antonio. Call (210) 567-3020 for more information. |
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Health Fair Sponsored by the Karnes City Chamber of Commerce |
Saturday, May 7, 2005 | 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Old Court House, Helena, Texas. Call (830) 780-3112 for more information. |
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Willow City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department's Annual Fundraiser Proceeds will help defray costs incurred from the replacement of a water tank on the pumper truck, regular maintenance, and training. |
Saturday, May 7, 2005 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Raffle, Live Auction, Country Store, Barbecue Meal. Fire Station, 2553 Ranch Road 1323, Willow City, TX. Call (830) 685-3385 for more information. |
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Mother's Day Community Health Fair Free Food, Free Health Exams, Free Educational Material |
Saturday, May 7, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Albert J. Benavides Family Resource & Learning Center, 515 Castroville, San Antonio, TX 78237. Call (210) 435-2352 for more information. |
| Demographic Analysis Workshop | Monday, May 9, 2005 | 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | MicroTek, 502 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Austin, TX 78752. Visit www.calmriver.com or call (800) 707-2256 for more information. |
| National Women's Check-Up Day Health Fair | Monday, May 9, 2005 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Family Health Center, 3rd Floor, University Health Center Downtown, 527 North Leona Street. |
| Community Mother's Day Walk in partnership with San Anto Cultural Arts May 11th - Center for Excellence | Tuesday, May 10, 2005 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | San Anto Cultural Arts, 1300 Chihuahua Street, San Antonio. For more information call (210) 266-7466. |
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"Back to the Future: What We Had Worked
Better" Sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of San Antonio |
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 | 7:00 p.m. | Christ Episcopal Church, 501 Belknap Place, San Antonio. Please call (210) 734-9596 for more information. |
| Using Census Data in GIS Mapping Workshop |
Tuesday, May 10- Wednesday, May 11, 2005 |
9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | MicroTek, 502 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Austin, TX 78752. Visit www.calmriver.com or call (800) 707-2256 for more information. |
| UTHSCSA National CoE Clinical Care Center Open House at University Health System Downtown | Wednesday, May 11, 2005 | 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | University Health System, 527 Leona St., San Antonio. Call (210) 567-3020 for more information. |
| Women's Evening Out Community Activity | Wednesday, May 11, 2005 | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Edgewood Family Network, Ruiz Elementary, 3300 Ruiz St., San Antonio. Call (210) 567-3020 for more information. |
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Medicare Part D Presentation Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 | 10:00 a.m. | Seguin Assisted Living, 226 Preston Drive, Seguin, TX. Call Karen Taylor at (830) 379-8882 for more information. |
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Medicare Part D Presentation Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 | 11:45 a.m. | Guadalupe Valley Home Health Services, 215 S. Leonard St., Seguin, TX. Call Debby Hernandez at (830) 401-7573 for more information. |
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Medicare Part D Presentation Presented by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 | 3:00 p.m. | Argent Courts Assisted Living, 953 S. 123 Bypass, Seguin, TX. Call Dorothy Bealy at (830) 372-1177 for more information. |
| Alamo Area Car Clubs Meeting | Thursday, May 12, 2005</ | ||
