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Save the date for Main Plaza
Mark your calendars!
Construction on the historic Main Plaza is almost complete. The grand opening, slated for April 13, promises to be a
celebration for the record books.
Luminaria
San Antonio residents are invited to attend the City's First Annual
Luminaria on Saturday, March 15. Luminaria, which means a small clever
light that conjures up creative ideas which inspires waves of
innovation, is an all day celebration that will highlight San
Antonio's premier artists and art organizations through visual,
performing, multi-media, theatre, dance, music and other artistic
forms.
Deep in the heart of San Antonio
Last month, the City's Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
unveiled its new branding campaign "San Antonio. Deep. In the Heart." The new
campaign embraces the city's spirit, pride, and culture, and aims to
share that passion with visitors. Its goal is to make it easier for
visitors to unlock their personal passions on a trip to San Antonio.
Time to brush up on the rules for brush
collection
Have you recently cleaned your yard and have a pile of brush to get
rid of. Well, before you place that brush on the curb the City's Solid
Waste Management Department wants you to get brushed up on the rules
for brush collection.
Southeast Community Link Center open for
business
Last month, the City's Customer Service Department celebrated its
re-grand opening of their Southeast Community Link Center location.
The center recently relocated from McCreless Mall to the new City Base
Landing Shopping Center, 3154 S.E. Military Drive. |
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Houston Street
Fair & Market |
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The Houston Street fair and Market
is a free one day event that offers San Antonio residents a
place to have fun with their families. The event takes place
monthly from noon to 6:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of the
month. Visitors can hang out in the children's activity area,
visit the "Pets in the Park" adoption area, or pick up a few
hand-made crafts. They also have the opportunity to enjoy a wide
variety of food and drinks. Free parking is also available on
the event day at the St. Mary's Street parking garage. For more
information, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/houstonstreetfair. |
Help make
downtown shine
March 8 & March 14 |
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In preparation for the NCAA Final
Four events in April, volunteers will be helping to clean up
areas of downtown including Houston Street & Hemisfair Park on
March 8 and Alamo Street on March 14. If you are interested in
volunteering, contact Sonia Gaeta at (210) 207-8605 or (210)
216-9622. |
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The Big Read! |
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City of San Antonio is celebrating the great American tale To
Kill a Mockingbird.
Everyone is
invited to read, discover (or re-discover) and share this story.
The San Antonio Library and the San Antonio Public Library
Foundation have put together a series of author appearances,
programs and discussion opportunities to appeal to anyone with
an interest in this great novel. Mark your calendar and join us.
For more information visit
www.sanantonio.gov/library or call (210) 207-2500. |
City services
adjusted for
upcoming
Good Friday Holiday |
City offices will
be closed March 21, to observe the Good Friday 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, and animal care officers will be on duty.
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Free income tax assistance available for eligible taxpayers
If you need assistance preparing your taxes, the City has just what
you need. Local residents can take advantage of free tax preparation
through the City's Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Program. |
2008 Cesar E. Chavez March
for Justice set for March 29
San Antonians are invited to several events commemorating the legacy
of civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez including the 12th Annual Cesar
E. Chavez March for Justice on Saturday, March 29.
Fresh Air Friday
The Alamo Area Council of Governments,
Natural Resources Division, will host Fresh Air Friday 2008
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28. at Travis Park.
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