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🌱Blue Santa + Food Boxes + ADL + BroadwayWorld + Collbie Caillat
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Hey, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with today's San Antonio Daily.
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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:
- This year, the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) will provide gifts to thousands of children through its Blue Santa program. The program, which began in the 70s, is made up of officers who give back to the community by delivering presents to local children and families at their door. Officer Menell Orosco said, "Right now (we're able to help) over 5,000 kids by the end. We hope to be able to help a little over 7,000 children that will receive gifts from Blue Santa." To make a gift donation, drop it off any time at any police substation in town, or you can make a monetary donation by clicking here. For more information, visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
- For the 15th year in a row, the City of San Antonio, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, will deliver food boxes to eligible seniors through its Convoy of Hope program. The Food Bank normally provides food boxes to seniors every month at the city-operated senior center but during the holiday season, city council members participate by delivering the food boxes personally to them. Eric Cooper, CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank said, "Those boxes are more crucial than ever during the holiday season and pandemic. With the price of food rising, a lot of our seniors are going home with less food in their grocery carts and leaning on us a little more." (KSAT San Antonio)
- The Animal Defense League (ADL) is seeking applicants to help care for animals in need of a loving home. The ADL is at full capacity, so there is no room left to help animals in need. Michelle Thorson with the ADL said that "many of the animals are already spayed and neutered and ready to be taken to a forever home." She added that "in addition to having so many animals, the ADL needs more manpower too." To volunteer to help care for the animals, please go to adltexas.org and visit: (FOX 29)
- Voting is now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards, the largest theatre audience awards, with over 100 cities worldwide participating. From now until Dec. 31, readers can vote for their favorite theatres, stars, and shows and this year. BroadwayWorld is "allowing audiences to vote on which theatres they are most excited to return to, and which productions they are most excited to see." For a list of the current standings for San Antonio and to vote, visit: (Broadway World)
- Country-pop star Collbie Caillat will make a stop in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 17, 2022 as part of her 15th anniversary tour. During the show, she will perform all the songs from her multi-platinum album, "COCO" at the Majestic Theatre, located at 224 E. Houston St. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. For more details, visit: (mySanAntonio.com)
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Today in San Antonio:
- Small Business Outlook Luncheon at the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.)
- Caregiver Support Group at The Chamber. (2 p.m.)
- Personal Finance for Teens at the San Antonio Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
- Read to a Dog Online Live Virtual Event at Westfall Library. (4 p.m.)
- Reflections Art Contest Awards Ceremony at Madison High School PAC Auditorium. (6 p.m.)
- South San Mariachi Winter Concert at South San High School Auditorium. (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- In honor of the traditional Latin American Christmas celebration, The Historic Pearl will once again host Posada at Pearl for an evening of carols in Pearl Park. Come enjoy this beautiful tradition on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/2LD3wPI and visit: (Facebook)
- Mmmmm! We can smell the sweet Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte from here! Treat yourself and save $1 when purchasing a delicious pastry and your favorite grande drink! Valid in person only at San Antonio Zoo's Starbucks. Offer ends Dec. 25. No promo code needed. (Instagram)
- This weekend so many puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats found their 'furever' families during our BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope event! Thanks to Bissell Pets and Cathy Bissell Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope event! (Instagram)
- Still haven't finished your Christmas shopping? Give the gift of Rodeo! Buy four Rodeo ticket vouchers and receive two $10 Rudy's BBQ gift cards! Hurry, this deal ends Dec. 20. (Instagram)
- Lots of great decorations, including one that won $50K by being featured on ABC! (Facebook)
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— Gabriela Couvillion
About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!