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Mission SA De Valero + SA for Retirees + SAPL + Beer + Prince

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Good morning, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Meet at the Alamo on Saturday, Oct. 2 at noon to learn about the "history of Mission San Antonio de Valero." The discussion will focus on its "founding through the end of the Mission Period in 1793." The guided walking tour will be led by Ernesto Rodriguez, Alamo senior curator. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in this "one-time only tour!" (Subscription: Wilson County News)
  2. Earlier this year, Forbes named San Antonio "one of the top 25 U.S. cities for retirees." The designation was backed up by several other organizations. With so much to see and enjoy in the Alamo City, it's no surprise that it made the list! When you start thinking of where you want to spend your golden years, consider San Antonio, "a hot spot for retirement." (culturemap.com)
  3. Beginning Friday, Oct. 1, the San Antonio Public Library will "make life a little softer — a little more forgiving." They will no longer charge overdue fines for late returns of books and media materials." The landmark decision comes with the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget by City Council and is intended "to break down financial barriers that deter people from accessing library resources." Ramiro S. Salazar, San Antonio Public Library Director, says that the "SAPL has made great strides over the years in making library services increasingly accessible for San Antonians." Paul Stahl, Chair of the SAPL Board of Trustees, states that "libraries are for everyone" and that they shouldn't fear visiting the library because they're worried about owing money if their books are late. He, along with the Library Board of Trustees, thanks the "City Council and the City Manager's Office for their support and stewardship of this important initiative." (mySA)
  4. Cool fall Texas weather and a nice, cold "locally brewed beer!" What a perfect combination! Yelp put together a list of their favorite breweries and taprooms in San Antonio and surrounding areas. This fall, plan to visit 16 local Must-Visit Breweries and Taprooms, and cheers to you! For a complete list, visit: (San Antonio Current)
  5. "Meet the Prince impersonator taking San Antonio by storm" under the "Purple Rain!" Chances are you've seen him starring in San Antonio street corner concerts, in sequined outfits, and fog machines. Dimitri Reeves, originally from Baltimore, resembles Prince so much you'd think he was the real one! You may not see him riding a "Little Red Corvette," but you can see him perform on the Eastside, at WW White Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, and around downtown San Antonio. (mySanAntonio.com)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • The Next Step In Your Career: Entrepreneurship (free webinar). (1 p.m.)

San Antonio Patch Notebook

  • San Antonio Spurs: "Closing out Media Day 2021-22! Training camp starts tomorrow." (Instagram)
  • San Antonio Spurs: "𝟐𝟑 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 until opening night! Comment a 𝐆𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐨 if you're ready for the season to begin!" (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Zoo: "Today, a new San Antonio Zoo train was unveiled to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Train Depot in Brackenridge Park. The event was enhanced with music, entertainment, and goody bags to the first 50 riders." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio FC: "Homer documented his gameday experience this past weekend for Hispanic Heritage Night! What do you do as part of your gameday routine?" (Facebook)
  • Visit San Antonio: "Watch a Black History movie on the banks of the San Antonio River on October 2 at the Arneson River Theater!" (Facebook)


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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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