City pulls together to help Gustav evacuees

The City of San Antonio once again showed its hospitality and compassion as Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast causing residents of Louisiana and the East Texas coast to seek refuge from the storm.
 

Pilot program restricts the usage of cell phones in school zones

The City Council recently passed an ordinance for a pilot program restricting the usage of cell phones in 18 school zones.
 

Diez y Seis de Septiembre 2008

Celebrate the 198th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence during Diez y Seis celebrations across the city September 3-16.

Graffiti Wipeout Volunteer Day

Help the City eradicate graffiti during the 5th Annual Graffiti Wipeout Volunteer Day on Saturday, September 27.

Hispanic Heritage Month
The San Antonio Library will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 3 through October 15. This year's theme is The Chicano Renaissance. Activities, programs and displays will be  offered at all of the public libraries. For more information, call (210) 207-2500. 
Movies by Moonlight
Bring you blankets and lawn chairs and get set for a cinematic experience as the City introduces Movies by Moonlight every Thursday in September at Hemisphere Park (600 Hemisphere Plaza Way). For more info, click here Movies by Moonlight

Dos Equis Pachanga Del Rio
Tickets are on sale for the "Taste of the River Walk" on Thursday, September 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Ticket holders will enjoy sampling culinary offerings from 20 participating River Walk establishments.  Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of event. For more info, call (210) 227-4262.

Fall Arts Festivals
During the month of September several festivals will take place that will showcase the arts of photography, film and jazz. Residents are invited to get a taste of the arts by attending Fotoseptiembre, September 1-30, The European Film Festival, September 8-11, and Jazz Alive, September 20-21. For more information on these and other festivals taking place this fall visit www.fallartfestivals.com.

Builder's Showcase
The Builder's Showcase presented by the Greater San Antonio Builders Association will take place September 26-28 at the Alamodome. Tickets are $5 for 12 & older and free for children 11 and under. For more info, visit www.alamodome.com. 
Houston Street Fair
The Houston Street Fair will take place on Saturday, September 27. For more information visit www.sanantonio.gov/houstonstreetfair.
200,000 Smart Miles

San Antonio citizens are encouraged to achieve 200,000 “smart miles” this September during the Fourth Annual Walk & Roll Challenge. Smart miles are efficient and healthy modes of transportation that reduce trips to the gas pump, save  money, improve air quality, and provide health benefits.

Moonlight Evening

It's that time again, time to enjoy the flowers by moonlight at the San Antonio Botanical Garden's Gardens by Moonlight event. From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27  guests will enjoy live musical performances and scrumptious culinary treats all by the light of the captivating fall moon.
 

Latino Music Festival

The Heart of the City will once again take center stage in September as Main Plaza hosts the inaugural San Antonio Latino Music Festival. The two-day celebration taking place on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 will feature some of San Antonio's and the state's best Latino artists including storied Tex-Mex accordionist Flaco Jimenez, Texas Tornado Augie Meyers, singer Rita Vidaurri, and Sextol Sol.

Community Development

The City will host the 2008 Community Development Summit September 15 through 17 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 E. Market.
This year’s theme is “Lessons from the Past – Opportunities for a Sustainable Future.”

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