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🌱 Free Dunkin' Coffee Monday + Sleep In Heavenly Peace + Tamales

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in San Antonio.

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Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, Neighbor

Morning, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. These are the most important things happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Clearing and warmer. High: 58 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Something nice and warm is brewing in the Alamo City! From now until January 2, 2022, "Dunkin' is giving away free coffee on Mondays!" Customers will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee, and can even add holiday flavors, like peppermint mocha or toasted white chocolate. Just sign up to be a DD Perks member online or through Dunkin's app and once a member, order ahead on the app or scan your loyalty ID QR code before paying at the store. (KSAT San Antonio)
  2. Sleep In Heavenly Peace, a non-profit group with chapters all over the country, is getting ready to help build beds for local children who don't a place to sleep on. Volunteers with the San Antonio chapter, which began 4 years ago, are preparing to help with this charitable event. Eddie Arnold, the president for the local chapter, said, "We've delivered over 2,500 beds over the last four years. This Christmas Eve morning, our goal is to deliver 200 plus beds." To help or to request a bed, please click here and visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  3. If you haven't ordered tamales for your family Christmas gathering, there's still time to get them, but you have to hurry up! Although some places are no longer taking pre-orders, there are several venues in San Antonio where you can still order them or walk in and pick them up, but please make sure to check before heading over. For a list of local tamale spots with details, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Holiday Showcase at The Shops at La Cantera. (10 a.m.)
  • Learn How to Fund Your Business Free Webinar Online Event. (Noon)
  • Make and Take: Fill and Decorate a Buche de Noel at Central Market San Antonio. (Noon)
  • Christmas at the Caverns at Natural Bridge Caverns. (4:30 p.m.)
  • Photo With Santa at The Tower of the Americas. (6 p.m.)
  • The Light of Hope Returning by San Antonio Chamber Choir at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts-H-E-B Performance Hall. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Be sure to check out the new valet service to park your sleigh this holiday season when you come to see Whataburger Zoo Lights at the San Antonio Zoo! Service will be offered during the zoo's operating hours through January 2nd!" (Instagram)
  • "Liv (59386) is a sweet and spunky girl at San Antonio Pets Alive! She is a ball of energy. Liv enjoys playing with toys and absolutely loves treats. She is full of kisses to give and adores attention and has no problem asking for it. She does great with other dogs her size!" (Instagram)
  • "Visiting the zoo soon? Purchase a 'Zoovenir' vessel and save 25% as part of our '25 Days of Christmas' deals at the San Antonio Zoo! Valid in person only at any food and beverage place open at the zoo. No promo code needed." (Facebook)
  • "The San Antonio Sports and Social Club fields are closed due to unsafe conditions. Please check your schedule in a few days for updated game times." (Facebook)
  • "Searching for linens? Our Blanco North Goodwill San Antonio store has a wide selection of blankets, comforters, throw pillows, and more! Inventory changes daily! Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m." (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!

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