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🌱 Holiday Camp + SAPL Winter + 'Selena' + Crumbl Cookie + Chanel

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Get on up, San Antonio! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog breaking. High: 80 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. San Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting Winter Holiday Camps for children ages 6–14 at 18 community centers around San Antonio. Activities include sports, fitness, active games, nature, science, and holiday themed crafts and lunch and a snack are included. Camps are open from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and the cost is $3 a day per child. Register online or in person at a participating community center. For more information, visit: (Press Release Desk)
  2. The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) invites you to enjoy various free in-person and online programs this holiday season. The SAPL's Wall of Warmth will also be there to provide warm clothing for those in need during the cold winter months, and the public is encouraged to take what they need or donate new handmade or purchased items. For more information and for a list of participating library locations, visit: (Press Release Desk)
  3. Each year, The Library of Congress adds 25 new movies annually to the National Film Registry. This year, "Selena" was one of 25 new additions to the National Film Registry. The 1997 film was largely shot in San Antonio and starred Jennifer Lopez in her first major role as Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez. For more information on the film and on some of the 825 titles included in the NFR, view them online for free in the National Screening Room and visit: (San Antonio Current)
  4. Crumbl Cookie is opening a new location in San Antonio's Stone Oak area on Friday, Dec. 17 at 20811 US Highway 281 North, Suite 420. Owner Michelle Russel said, "It started with two cousins in Utah and their whole basis of the entire business was that they wanted to bring families around the table to eat cookies." Russel added, "People want to come back every week, like, 'What's the cookie? What is it going to be?' So, we do not announce the cookies until Sunday night. That's kind of what makes Crumbl unique... it's always different." For more information on the business and the cookies of the week, click here and visit: (KENS5.com)
  5. San Antonio's Shops at la Cantera will soon have a Chanel Store, and although an opening date is not yet available, it is expected to be complete by May 31, 2022. Various department stores in San Antonio carry Chanel brand products, but the stand-alone beauty and fragrance boutique will be a first for the city. For more details, visit: (Laredo Morning Times)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Food Distribution at Alamo Convocation. (9 a.m.)
  • Choices Beyond Bell — 12th Grade at Cast Stem High School. (9 a.m.)
  • Save with Sam's Club and donate to Action Against Hunger at 2530 Marshall Road. (9 a.m.)
  • Save with Sam's Club Membership and donate 25 percent to end Hunger at 3150 SW Military Drive. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • This week's Northside Chevrolet Top dog is precious, Ruby! Ruby is such a happy puppy. This sweet girl has been in our care since Sept. 9 and has yet to find a home. Ruby is currently at our Medical Care Center at 9107 Marbach Road, Suite 109, and would love to stretch her legs in her forever home. (Instagram)
  • Nine SAISD student athletes have been selected for the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game, which will showcase the city's top local high school players on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the Alamodome. Six SAISD high schools will be represented at the big game. (Facebook)
  • Run, walk, roll or stroll at Morgan's Wonderland during their Snowball 5K/1K! Sign up now to participate on Dec. 18 or learn more about their fundraising opportunities here: https://bit.ly/3EkjS96. (Facebook)
  • "As a teacher, instinctually you want to know if your children are OK, how their day is, and if they have eaten. I love that the San Antonio Food Bank is mindful of those concerns as well. 'San Antonio Food Bank' Backpack food programs provide nutritious, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food to students. The program ensures they get enough food to avoid hunger when they can't depend on school meals." – Shannon Palomo, Educator. (Facebook)
  • Make plans to enjoy another nice week! San Antonio Things to Do: Top events include Season's Greetings at The Public Theater of San Antonio, Local's Day at the San Antonio Zoo, Holiday Pops on the River Walk, Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at the The Rustic - San Antonio, and more! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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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