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🌱 Peter Sakai + Summit Christian Center Toys + The 'Nutcracker'
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Welcome back, San Antonio! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know in San Antonio today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy. High: 67 Low: 57.
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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:
- Retired district court judge Peter Sakai has officially registered to run for Bexar County Judge. If elected, his top 3 priorities are to bring in well-paying jobs and protect labor and service employees, to make sure that all students have broadband wi-fi so that they will stay in school and succeed, and to focus on the infrastructure. For more information and for a video with the candidate, visit: (WOAI)
- The Summit Christian Center at 2575 Marshall Rd. gave away more than 1,900 toys on Saturday, Dec. 11. The toys were given to children in the Child Protective Services system in San Antonio. To see a video of the annual event happenings, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
- The Alamo City Dance Company will perform the Nutcracker at the historic Arneson River Theater located at 418 Villita St. The event will be held on 3 separate nights and will include dinner for 4. Dates and times of the performance are December 13th at 7 PM, December 14th at 7 PM, and December 17th at 7 PM and the ticket cost is $81.18 per person. For more details and to purchase your ticket, visit: (Eventbrite)
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Today in San Antonio:
- "Music Mondays Live!" at San Antonio Public Library. (4:30 PM)
- City Council District 3 Local Arts Community Educational Meeting at City of San Antonio Arts and Culture Building. (6 PM)
- Crafts for Gifting: Ornaments Event at the San Antonio Public Library. (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- It's beautiful holiday fun for the whole family at Zoo Lights at the San Antonio Zoo! (Instagram)
- Let's go on an Expedition Adventure! Experience San Antonio Zoo with your personal education tour guide and learn about the amazing animals that live here. This is an adventure you don't want to miss and right now you can save 25% on this VIP Expedition Adventure as part of our 25 Days of Christmas deals. Use code: VIP25 at checkout. Cannot be combined with our offers. Offer valid online only and ends 12/25/21. (Facebook)
- Searching for the perfect gift for your family and friends? Shop our Goodwill Accents Boutique! Choose from a large selection of jewelry, purses, and more! Inventory changes daily. Visit the Accents Boutique from 10AM to 7PM daily, at 717 NW Loop 410. (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you soon!
— 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!