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City looking for community
input for Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal
The
City of San Antonio annual budget process is underway. Once again, the
City is asking citizens for their input. Those residents that are
interested in providing feedback to the budget planners are encouraged
to submit their suggestions to the City's Budget Input Box.
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Main Plaza Opening Ceremony |
The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and
Main Plaza Conservancy invite the community to celebrate the
opening of Main Plaza - The Heart of the City on Sunday, April
13. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Mariachi Mass at
San Fernando Cathedral followed by celebration activities at
6:00 p.m. and the opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m. For more
information, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/mainplaza.
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Building Better
Credit Workshop |
The South Texas
Women's Business Center will be hosting a workshop focusing on
building better credit from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
April 10. Before you apply for that loan, know your credit
score! Follow steps to improve your credit and hear from lenders
on what they look for in a credit rating. The workshop is
free. For more information visit
www.stwbc.com.
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San Antonio's annual
Fiesta celebration kicks off soon |
Fiesta, San Antonio's annual 10-day,
city-wide cultural celebration, officially begins on April 18.
See the
Fiesta San Antonio's website
for details on this year's events.
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City services
adjusted for
Fiesta San Jacinto Holiday |
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City offices will
be closed Friday, April 25, to observe the Fiesta San Jacinto
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
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City-wide Cleanup Day makes
spring cleaning easy
Ready to start your spring cleaning. If so, the
City is offering you the perfect opportunity to get rid of those old
appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires and all of those other items
taking up valuable space with their annual City-wide Cleanup Day on
April 5.
Don't
miss the fast approaching tax filing deadline
April 15 is just around the corner so if you still have not filed your
2007 income tax return and you made less than $45,000 last year, there
is still time for you to receive
free income tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program.
San Antonio Library branches extends hours
The
San Antonio Library branches have extended their service hours. The
library system will add four additional public service hours to their
schedules which will increase the service hours from 60 to 64 a week.
The Owl meets the Mockingbird
Owl Radio to present audio
version of To Kill a Mockingbird;
eligible recipients invited to request special radio receivers
San Antonio radio reading service Owl Radio, Texas
Public Radio, the San Antonio Public Library, and the San Antonio
Public Library Foundation have announced a partnership to allow the
print-impaired to participate in The Big Read San Antonio 2008, a
city-wide celebration of To Kill a Mockingbird. From Monday,
April 21, through Wednesday, April 30, Owl Radio will present the
audiobook version of To Kill a Mockingbird every day at 1:00
p.m. and 9:00 p.m. |
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City Graffiti Wipeout Paint Drive
A few good gallons of paint...don't forget the
brushes
The City is looking for a few good gallons of paint, and some brushes,
for the 2008 Graffiti Wipeout Volunteer Day. |
Sign up now for Parks' Summer Youth Programs
Looking for some great
summer programs for your children? The City's Parks and Recreation
Department’s Kid Quest 2008 may have every thing you're looking for.
Youth ages 6 to 12 can experience an entire summer of sports, crafts,
games, art and science activities. |
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