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City and County launch 2010 Census San Antonio
campaign
The City of San Antonio and Bexar County officially launched the
2010 Census San Antonio campaign this week. In four months, more
than 600,000 households in the area will receive the 2010 Census
form by mail. Getting a complete count of all people living in the
city and county ensures a portion of $400 billion in federal funding
will go directly to local community programs, healthcare, schools
and infrastructure.
National League of Cities two-steps into Texas
The City of San Antonio will be hosting the 2009 National League of
Cities (NLC) Congress of Cities and Exposition November 10 through the 14 at the Henry B. Convention
Center. More than 2,000 elected and appointed officials, local
municipal government leaders, and exhibitors from across the country
are expected to attend.
On your mark...get set...go to the 2nd Annual
Rock-n-Roll Marathon
The San Antonio Rock-n-Roll Marathon and 1/2
Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 15. The event, which is
in its second year, will allow runners and walkers to experience a
scenic route filled with some of San Antonio's historic landmarks
and local musicians. Last year over 30,000 participants, took to the
streets of San Antonio.
Texas Recycles Day
San Antonio celebrates Texas Recycles Day on
Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodlawn
Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati. During this free event visitors can
learn about the environmental benefits of recycling.
First Annual Diwali Festival of Lights
celebration
The City of San Antonio and the India Association of San Antonio
(IASA) celebrated the first city-wide Diwali: Festival of Lights at
the beginning of the month. The event featured Indian dance, cuisine
and a professional fireworks display.
City's STWBC presents
You've Got Questions? They've Got
Answers
The City's South Texas
Women's Business Center (STWBC) presents
You've Got Questions?
They've Got Answers a
roundtable discussion for entrepreneurs and established businesses
at all stages. From
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, at the Central
Library's Story Room, 600 Soledad, five business experts will share
their advice and answer questions from attendees about their
business strategies.
City repairs damaged Saint Anthony statue
The statue of St.
Anthony of Padua, the city's namesake, was restored last month after
it was defaced on October 18. The statue sits in Main Plaza in front
of the San Fernando Cathedral.
The repair work for the 54 year-old
marble and granite statue included the placement of metal pins to
re-apply the statue's head and the application of a waterproof
sealant.
Fall Art Festivals
The Fall Art
Festivals will come to an end this month wrapping up a three-month celebration of the arts in San
Antonio. The festivals, which included activities highlighting
photography, jazz, as well as cultural traditions,
will end with fanfare and tasty treats.
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Come Out and Play Day! |
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Join the Parks and Recreation Department
for Come Out and Play Day on Saturday, November 7 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at San Pedro Springs Park. This freed day of
family fun will include music, dance, children's theatre and
more. For more info, call 207-3000 or visit
www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec. |
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Landfill Disposal Day |
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Free Landfill Disposal Day for San
Antonio residents will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. The City's Solid Waste Management Department and
the area landfills host this event. Participants must bring
their most recent CPS Energy bill to show that they pay the
City's residential solid waste fee along with a picture ID when
dropping off items at one of the locations. For more info visit
www.sanantonio.gov/swmd. |
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City offices closed for Veterans Day |
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City offices will
be closed Wednesday, November 11, to observe the Veterans Day holiday. Garbage, recyclables and brush will
be
collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed.
Golf courses will be open. Police, fire,
EMS personnel and animal care officers will be on duty. |
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Public Meeting for Bulverde Road Corridor |
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The City of
San Antonio's Planning and Development Services Department is
hosting a public meeting to discuss the development of
commercial design standards for the Bulverde Road Corridor. The
meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at the
Shrine of Saint Padre Pio, located at 3843 Bulverde Parkway. For
more info, call (210) 207-0145. |
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Voelcker Park Public Hearing |
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The Parks and
recreation Department will host a public hearing to receive
comments on the proposed renaming of Voelcker Park to Phil
Hardberger Park on Tuesday, November 24, at 7
p.m. on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500
N.W. Military Highway. For more information on the public
hearing, call (210) 207-8480. |
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Thanksgiving Camps |
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Thanksgiving Camps with holiday-themed arts
and crafts and games offered for youth ages 6 - 14 to be held at
17 Parks and Recreation Centers November 23-25 from 7:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Cost is $2 a day. Participants are asked to bring
their own lunch, drink and snack. Centers will be closed
Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 27. Call 207-3000 for a
list of sites. |
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VITA volunteers needed |
Its not too
early to sign up to be a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program! No experience in tax filing
preparation is necessary and training is free! Last year, 444
volunteers helped prepare more than 38,000 tax returns. For more
information, visit vitasa.org or e-mail
volunteer@vitasa.org.
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City services
adjusted, offices closed for Thanksgiving holidays |
City offices will be closed Thursday, November 26 and
Friday, November 27 to observe the Thanksgiving holidays.
Garbage, recyclables and brush will not be collected on
Thanksgiving Day. All
libraries and Municipal Court will be closed both days. All golf
courses will be open both days. Police, fire and EMS personnel
will be on duty.
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MLK Commission
accepting vendor booth applications
The City's Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Commission is accepting
applications for vendor booths for the 2010 MLK March and
Commemorative Program.
Individuals interested in reserving a food, informational, job fair
or corporation booth, must submit an application by
Monday, November 30. |
Fire Code
Amendments
On October 1, amendments were made and adopted to the IFC
(International Fire Code) relative to smoke detectors, sprinklers,
and fire alarms. Newly adopted code amendments require the
installation of battery operated smoke detectors in existing
apartments and dwellings not already equipped with single station or
wired smoke detectors. Installation to phase in smoke detectors
begins January 1, 2010. |
Holiday lights
set to shine
Oh, the weather outside is not quite frightful but San Antonians are
starting to feel delightful, as the Riverwalk gets set to glow, the
holiday parade is ready to flow.
The holiday season is
about to begin in San Antonio. The festivities begin with the annual
Alamo Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27.
The ceremony is free to the public.
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The Best in Texas
The
San Antonio Police Department's (SAPD) SWAT team placed first during
the annual Texas Tactical Police Officers' Association competition,
which was held last month in Nacogdoches, Texas. The SAPD team
competed against 19 other SWAT teams from across the state.
This is the seventh time that the team has taken top honors
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