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🌱 Local Father's Day Celebrations + Commemorate Juneteenth In SA
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Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 73.
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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:
- Father's Day is this weekend, Sunday, June 19, and there are many things going on in town to celebrate with dad! From parades to markets and music, there's something for everyone! For a list of "11 things to do in San Antonio on Father's Day weekend" visit: (San Antonio Magazine)
- "Juneteenth, the anniversary of the official end of slavery," is this Sunday, June 19. To commemorate the national holiday, several events in San Antonio will celebrate with live music, health fairs and more to reflect on that special day. For a list of local events, as well as a video featuring details on the celebration, please visit: (KENS5.com)
- The 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio, located at 1203 E Commerce St., is looking for "ghouls and goblins" and although "no acting or haunted house experience is required," applicants must love Halloween! Besides acting positions, there are also "event staff, cashiers, and make-up artist" openings available for individuals 18 and over. To apply, fill out and submit the online application or email CastingSA@thirteenthfloor.com. (KSAT San Antonio)
- If you want to take dad fishing this weekend, "there are tons of fishing spots around San Antonio that are great for casting!" Some of them also "feature hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and camping." For "a list of fishing spots around the city" where you can have a "reel" good time visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
- The San Antonio Parks Foundation is again hosting this year's Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park, located at 1103 Cincinnati Ave. The free event will be held on Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Lots of fun stuff and activities will take place that day, such as carnival rides, food trucks, live music and of course, fireworks! For a list of events with details for that day, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
Today in San Antonio:
- Volunteer Orientation at Habitat for Humanity, located at 311 Probandt. (7 a.m.)
- Bubbles at the Sun Valley Playground at Johnston Library. (9:30 a.m.)
- Story Time Online Live virtual event, hosted by various San Antonio libraries. For more information contact Shannon Seglin at shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. (10 a.m.)
- Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Hilton Garden Inn at the Rim. (Noon)
- BYOV "Bring Your Own Vinyl" BYOB at Pink Zeppelin Books and Records. (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- "The official PRIDE week opening party, Night Out at the Zoo, is this Friday, June 17, at the San Antonio Zoo! Don't miss out on with entertainment, animal encounters, live music, community resources, activations, and much more!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
- "This is your last chance to participate in our upcoming puppy yoga and kitten feeding events at San Antonio Pets Alive! We have tickets remaining for our puppy yoga on Saturday, June 25 and our kitten feeding event on Friday, July 8. Please help us reach our goal! If you would like to join us for one of these events, please click here to purchase a ticket! Hurry! Space is limited!" (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
- "Stroll, shop and dine along the winding path of the San Antonio River Walk for a real and true San Antonio experience!" (Visit San Antonio via Instagram)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!
— Gabriela Cantu 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 that you think may appeal to our readers!
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