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🌱 March For Our Lives In SA + Tony Parker's Heroes & Villains At SAMA
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Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and hot. High: 104 Low: 76.
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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:
- The national March for Our Lives event "to demand gun laws in the U.S." will take place locally on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m.-noon. The San Antonio march will start at Milam Park," located at 500 W. Commerce St., and will end at San Antonio City Hall. Afterwards, a rally will be held at San Antonio City Hall, per the "March for Our Lives website." To learn more about the history of March for Our Lives, please visit: (mySA)
- "Tony Parker's Heroes and Villains" statues, currently on exhibit at the San Antonio Museum of Art, will be there until Sunday, Sept. 4. The former San Antonio Spurs player started collecting small Marvel hero statues that "he received them as gifts from friends," but he liked them so much that he got "life-size statues" from "a studio in Australia" that made them. Dr. Emily Sano, Coates-Cowden-Brown senior advisor for SAMA Asian art, said, "they're hopeful the exhibit will draw visitors who've not yet been to the museum and can discover all of the other gems it has to offer the community." (San Antonio Magazine)
- On Friday, San Antonio Pets Alive! announced that they were on "Code Red" status, which means that "the city's shelters are full and there's an urgent need for people to foster or adopt animals." Unfortunately, if the animals are not adopted or fostered, they will be euthanized. "Euthanasia takes place at 12:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday." For more information on adopting or fostering an animal, please visit San Antonio's Animal Care Services and see: (KSAT San Antonio)
- Save the date! The Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)" invites you "to support small businesses and shop local this summer at its Good Market: After Dark event" on Saturday, July 9. The event will feature "local and regional vendors selling consciously made goods" and will offer an opportunity to connect "with socially and environmentally conscious businesses and social enterprises in San Antonio." For more on ENSA visit www.ethicalnetworksa.org. (San Antonio Current)
- Austin-based Via 313 pizza joint is coming soon to the "Medical Center-area" of San Antonio! The venue will be "hosting a hiring event" from June 30-July 1. Although an exact opening date has not been determined, it's tentatively planned for mid-July. Once open, the place will feature "an expansive patio and a dedicated to-go pick up space." For further updates and information, please visit the Via 313 website and go to: (mySA)
Today in San Antonio:
- Free Dental Care for Veterans at Aspen Dental. (8 a.m.)
- Free Zumba with Zumba Instructor Tamedra Jones at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. (9 a.m.)
- Kids 5 and up "can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog" at the "Read to a Dog" Event at Maverick Library. Event is on a first-come first-served basis. For more information contact Amy Roberts at Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. (10:30 a.m.)
- The Magic of Scott Pepper at The Magicians Agency Theatre. Book your tickets now through its website as they go fast! (7 p.m.)
- 65th Season of Fiesta Noche Del Rio at the Arneson River Theatre. (8:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Update from the San Antonio Police Department: All lanes have re-opened on IH 10 to IH Loop 1604." (San Antonio Police Department via Facebook)
- "Find amazing deals on CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and more today, June 11, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Goodwill Summit Store located at 4949 N.W. Loop 410! For upcoming events visit the Goodwill San Antonio calendar of events." (Goodwill San Antonio via Facebook)
- "The first-ever Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration on June 18 at The San Antonio River Walk! Two parades will be celebrated — one downtown followed by another at the River Walk Museum Reach! For details visit thesanantonioriverwalk.com." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
- "Father's Day is on Sunday, June 19! Give the gift of an unforgettable experience this year in San Antonio. Check out our list of ideas for your Father's Day weekend at visitsanantonio.com." (Visit San Antonio via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!
— 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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