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Hello, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with the latest San Antonio Daily.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. Magik Theatre is partnering with Live from the Southside for its "'Kid's Korner Writing Program' to serve as official student arts reviewers." As part of the program, "student journalists will get to attend and review inspiring productions and submit articles to be featured in Live from the Southside's digital platform and magazine and on Magik Theatre's website and social media." They will also be able to participate in a summer workshop through the theater company's education department. Dr. Lisa Cortez Walden, Magik Theater's director of education said, "We are thrilled to offer an inspiring way to give back by partnering with Live from the Southside and offering these young student writers a unique opportunity to capture their shared and perhaps first-time experiences of watching live theater, one production at a time." The deadline to apply for a Magik Theatre reviewer is Monday, Jan. 31. For information on becoming a contributing writer for Live from The Southside, contact April Monterrosa at livefromthesouthside@gmail.com. For more details on the program, visit: (Broadway World)
  2. Betty White, who passed away Friday, Dec. 31, would have turned 100 on Monday, Jan. 17. To honor her birthday, the Animal Defense League is asking the community to please consider participating in the #BettyWhiteChallenge. The social media challenge asks that you "donate $5 to an animal rescue charity to continue White's legacy as an animal advocate." A local shelter to consider is the Animal Defense League (ADL), where you can also view "animals available for adoption and fostering" on their website at adltexas.org. For more information, please visit: (WOAI)
  3. San Antonio mom, Ashley Martinez, became a Camp Gladiator "camper" in 2017 "after giving birth and struggling with simple tasks, such as walking up stairs and putting on her shoes." She said, "My body was really uncomfortable, and I needed to start doing things for myself again... whenever you work full time and have children, time never seems to present itself, but if your health is important to you, you have to find that time." Not only did Martinez lose 75 lbs. in 9 months, but she also found love, as she met her boyfriend at Camp Gladiator workouts and in March 2019, she started her own camp after becoming certified as a trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. For more information and for upcoming Camp Gladiator events, visit: (San Antonio Magazine)
  4. Veteran stand-up comedian Kathleen Madigan will perform on Friday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m., at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, located at 100 Auditorium Circle. Madigan's "last comedy special was Netflix's Bothering Jesus in 2016, where she makes fun of her home state of Missouri, her crazy parents and how fun it is to drink red wine while watching House Hunters." During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched her podcast Madigan's Pubcast, but now she's ready to perform live again. Tickets for the event range from $34.50-$49.50. For more information, visit the Tobin's website at tobincenter.org and read: (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Professional Learning Morning at O'Connor High School. (8 a.m.)
  • Principal's Coffee in the Travis Parent Room at Travis Early College High School. (9 a.m.)
  • Toddler Time Online Live Westfall Library's Virtual Event. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The San Antonio Spurs would like to "introduce Airbnb co-founder and chairman of Airbnb.org, Joe Gebbia, as its newest Strategic Partner! Welcome to the Spurs Family!" (Instagram)
  • "In partnership with San Antonio Food Bank, San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is hosting our next food distribution event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at Alamo Stadium located at 110 Tuleta Dr. Pre-register today at www.saisd.net/fooddistribution. Registration will close on Jan. 27. All SAISD families are welcome. Distribution will take place on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last." (Facebook)
  • "Did you know that each pair of shoes is an additional 2.58 lbs. diverted from a landfill? When you shop or donate at Goodwill San Antonio, you are helping people and helping the environment. Your donations and purchases protect our environment through reuse, repurposing, and recycling. Learn more: goodwillsa.org/shop." (Facebook)
  • "Head out to San Antonio Rodeo's Western Heritage Parade on Saturday, Feb. 5 and step back in time to celebrate our city's Western roots, through historic downtown San Antonio! See y'all there!" (Instagram)

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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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