Rock-n-Roll Marathon

The San Antonio inaugural Rock-n-Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 16. Runners will experience a scenic route filled with some of San Antonio's historic landmarks. The event will also feature live music and spirited cheer teams every mile along with a post-race headliner concert for all participants.


Don't let the flu bug you, get your influenza shot

As the season changes from fall to winter, the City's Metro Health Department encourages you to not let the flu bug get you down, now is the time to get a flu shot. Influenza season runs through December, January and beyond, most often peaking in February, but influenza viruses can continue to cause illness into the spring.


Texas Recycles Day

The City's Solid Waste Management Department will celebrate Texas Recycles Day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 at Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati.


Don't let the fryer get the best of you

Thanksgiving is around the corner which means that many San Antonio residents are thinking of ways to prepare their turkey dinner. One of the most popular ways to cook a turkey across the nation is to deep fry it. However, because of increasing reports of fires related to the use of turkey fryers, using a deep fryer can be very dangerous.
 


City services adjusted, offices closed for Veterans Day
City offices will be closed Tuesday , November 11, to observe the Veterans Day holiday. Garbage and recyclables and brush will be collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed. Golf courses will be open. Police, fire and EMS personnel will be on duty.
Movies by Moonlight
The fall season is here, the weather is perfect for a movie in the park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get set for a cinematic experience as the City continues to hold Movies by Moonlight every Thursday in November at Hemisphere Park (600 Hemisphere Plaza Way). For more info, click here Movies by Moonlight

Citizen Academy

The Housing and Neighborhood Services Department will hold its second Citizen Academy on Saturday, November 22 at the Bob and Jeanne Billa Center, 1033 Ada Street. For more information or to register visit www.sanantonio.gov/nad.

Thanksgiving Camps

The Parks and Recreation Department will hold Thanksgiving Camps November 24-26 at 26 Parks and Recreation Department community centers. Register now! Open to children ages 6 to 14. The camps will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. children will need to bring their snacks and lunches. $2 per day per participant. Call 207-3000 for a center near you.

City services adjusted, offices closed for Thanksgiving  holidays

City offices will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 to observe the Thanksgiving holidays. Garbage, recyclables and brush will not be collected. 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.
Houston Street Fair
The Houston Street Fair will take place on Saturday, November 29. For more information visit www.sanantonio.gov/houstonstreetfair or call (210) 207-7258.

Order the City's official Christmas cards now

There is less than two months left until Christmas. To help you get a head start on your holiday greetings the City of San Antonio is selling their official Christmas cards beginning Thursday, November 20. Each year, the City invites elementary, middle and high school students to participate in the Parks and Recreation Department’s “Christmas in San Antonio” Student Art Contest.

Turkey time was fun, but the holiday lights are ready to shine

Make a turkey sandwich and head downtown because the holiday season is about to begin in San Antonio. The festivities begin with the annual Alamo Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28. The ceremony is free to the public.

 

MLK Commission seeks nominations

The City's Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is seeking nominations for the 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award. The award honors a resident of Bexar County whose record of personal achievement in the community reflects a strong commitment to human rights, education and economic well-being for all.
 

City's Fleet Department ranks as one of the best in the nation

The City's Fleet Department received national recognition last month as they were named as one of the top ten fleet operations in the nation.
San Antonio was ranked as the seventh most efficient fleet operation in North America by Government Fleet Magazine.

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