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National Night Out
The City of San Antonio along
with the state of Texas will celebrate National Night Out (NNO) from
6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.
Register to vote
Don't forget to register to vote! If you want to vote in this
year's historical election but have not registered, time is running
out. Monday, October 6, is the last day for citizens to register to
be eligible to vote in the City's November 4 Joint General and
Special Election.
Fire Prevention Week
October 5 through 11 is Fire Prevention week. The annual event was
established to mark the anniversary of the "Great Chicago Fire" that
occurred in 1871. This year's theme is "Prevent Home Fires."
According to the National Fire Protection Association, public fire
departments responded to more than 1.5 million fires in the United
States in 2007.
Solid Waste Rate Change
Effective
October 1, San Antonio solid waste rate payers will see an increase
in the solid waste fee. The fee will increase by $0.75 cents
per month. The rate increase which was approved by City Council will
help to meet the demands of rising fuel, labor and operational
costs.
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My Child Has Cancer
Month |
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The San Antonio Public Library
presents Della L. Howell, M.D., author of My Child Has Cancer
on Saturday, October 4 at 2 p.m. She will discuss a wide
range of topics from her book including types of pediatric
cancers, symptoms and treatments. The event is free and open to
the public. For more info, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/library. |
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Domestic
Violence Awareness Month |
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October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The theme for this year is
"Be Defiant: Choose Non Violence." SAPD's Victims Advocacy
is sponsoring two events on October 17, The "VINE Program" from
8:30 - 10:15 a.m. and "Risk and Resiliency of Youth" from 10:30
a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Both events will take place at the AACOG Board
Room. For more information, contact Jane Shafer at (210)
207-2136.For a complete list of activities taking place this
month, visit
www.thepeaceinitiative.net. |
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International
Accordion Festival |
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The International
Accordion Festival will be held October 11 through 12 on the
grounds of La Villita. Participants are invited to enjoy great
food, entertainment and dancing. Admission is free. For
information on the musical lineup and for more information on
the event, visit
www.internationalaccordionfestival.org/.
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Ready for a round of
golf? |
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This month,
San Antonio will host two great golf tournaments. The Valero
Texas Open,
The
third-oldest tournament on the PGA Tour, will take place October
9 through 12. The AT&T Championship will take place at the Oak
Hills Country Club October 20 through 26. For more information
on these events, visit
www.visitsanantonio.com/index.aspx.
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STOP THIEF! |
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The City's Police Department has launched a new campaign called
STOP THIEF! The initiative will work in conjunction with
their ongoing campaign Leave it, Lose it. For more info,
visit
www.sanantonio.gov/sapd. |
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Presentation
Skills |
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The City's EDD
Department presents a free seminar for small business on
how to market their business/services and present at a trade
show. Tuesday, October 28 from 9 -11 a.m. For more info, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/edd. |
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Houston Street Fair's 3rd Birthday!
The Houston Street Fair is celebrating their third birthday on October
25. In honor of the fair's birthday, a unique celebration has been
planned. From noon to 6:00 p.m. celebrate three years of great
entertainment, arts and crafts and family fun. |
Movies by Moonlight goes Halloween
This
month's Movies by Moonlight, goes to the ghosts, monsters and
extra-terrestrial we have come to love. Residents are invited to enjoy the spirit of Halloween each Thursday
this October as some of the creepiest and scary movies take to the
screen at Hemisfair Park. |
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BOOtanica!
It's
creepy, crawly time in San Antonio, which means it's time for the
BOOtanica! Fall Festival. The San Antonio Botanical
Gardens invites you to bring your littlest gremlins and goblins to
celebrate the traditions of Halloween and the excitement of fall
gardening with them from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October
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Third Annual SABCA Academy
The City's
Development Services Department San Antonio Building Codes Academy (SABCA)
will host their third annual academy October 7 through October 10
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day at the Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center, 200 E. Market Street.
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