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Enjoying fireworks safely
Everyone enjoys a spectacular fireworks display, but fireworks can be
hazardous and they are illegal within the city limits.
July Fourth Celebration
Friday, July 4, San Antonio families are invited to celebrate our
national holiday with a day-long event filled with games, food, musical entertainment
and a beautiful display of fireworks over Woodlawn Lake Park during
the City’s official July Fourth Celebration. This FREE event is
sponsored by the San Antonio Parks Foundation, in cooperation with the
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.
Rediscover San
Antonio this summer
If gas prices and
the cost of flights have you concerned why not stay home and take a
"staycation." Rediscover all of the things that makes San Antonio
one of the nation's top vacation destinations. From museums to theme
parks, San Antonio has something to offer the entire family.
Summer travel tips
It's officially summer which means millions of Americans are hitting
the road to their vacation destination. But before you pack up the
family and hit the door running, here are a few travel tips to
assist you during this peak vacation season.
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City services
adjusted for Independence Day holiday |
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City offices will
be closed Friday, July 4, to observe the Independence 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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National Night
Out moves to the month of October |
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For the first time
in history, the date for participation in National Night Out for
the state of Texas has been changed. The event will now take
place on Tuesday, October 7. This change will give Texans the
opportunity to celebrate National Night Out during a cooler
month. |
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Market Square summer
hours |
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Summer is in full
swing. the Market Square will hold new hours during the summer
season. For more information on the new hours, call (210)
207-8602 or visit
www.marketsquaresa.com. |
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Homeless Fair |
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The City's
Community Initiatives Department's Homeless Services Division
along with the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless
will host an outreach event to provide basic needs, resources
and assistance to area homeless families. The event will take
place on Friday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the
American G.I. Forum, 611 N. Flores. For
information, call (210) 207-5036. |
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Morgan Scott
Ballet Performance |
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Dance students
enrolled in this summer's MorganScott Ballet Summer Dance
Intensive classes will hold a special dance performance on Saturday, July. 26. For
information, call (210) 207-7211/207-2234 or visit
www.thecarver.org. |
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Houston Street
Fair |
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The Houston Street
Fair will take place on Saturday, July 26. The theme for this
month's fair is Summer in SA. For more information visit
www.sanantonio.gov/houstonstreetfair. |
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Foreclosure prevention workshop
The City's Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) in conjunction
with the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and the San
Antonio Foreclosure Prevention Task Force will offer a free workshop
to help San Antonio homeowners who are delinquent in their mortgage
payments learn about resources that can help them from losing their
homes.
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New hours for
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center
Beginning July 12,
the Solid Waste Management Department will change
operating hours for the Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Center in order to better serve the
San Antonio community and provide operating hours that are more
convenient.
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Landfill Disposal Day
It's that time of year again.
Time for everyone to clean out all
of those unwanted items piling up in your closet and garage
and take them to
the City’s free landfill disposal day.
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Elected City official
If
you have ever had an
interest in politics or have been considering running for Mayor or
City Council, the Office of the City Clerk in conjunction with the
Office of the City Attorney and the Texas Ethics Commission are
hosting upcoming workshops you might be interested in.
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