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🌱 PIXAR PUTT + Lilypad Farm School + Education Heroes Ice Cream

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Hey, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and less humid. High: 80 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. A Pixar-themed putt-putt golf course called PIXAR PUTT will be coming to San Antonio from April 1-May 15. The venue, located at 125 N. Flores St., will feature "18 fun and interactive holes inspired by" Pixar films like "Toy Story," "The Incredibles" and "Monsters, Inc." and characters such as Buzz Lightyear, Andy, the Bugs and Flash. COVID-19 precautions will be taken such as limiting the number of players, social distancing, providing hand sanitizing stations and cleaning golf equipment between players per session. Tickets will be sold online only starting Friday, Feb. 18, through their website at PIXAR PUTT. For more information visit: (kens5.com)
  2. The Lilypad Farm School, located at 18952 Redland Road, "emphasizes learning outside with nature." The school, which opened 11 years ago, has 2 campuses: the garden school for infants to 3 year olds, and the farm school for children ages 3-6. Both campuses have gardens where kids learn to grow organic, seasonal fruits and help plant, water and harvest vegetables. Owner Lilly Arguello said, "Nature is part of our world... Without that, none of us would be here. So, it's really important for kids to come down to the basics and learn how to grow food. Learn how to care for animals and be self-sustainable." For more details visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  3. H-E-B is celebrating its "20th birthday of H-E-B's Excellence in Education Awards" and to "honor outstanding public-school professionals and thank them for their dedication and commitment," the grocery chain is releasing a limited-edition Creamy Creations ice cream called "Education Heroes." The ice cream is icing-flavored and is filled with cake chunks and rainbow sprinkles, and it will be available in gallon and pint-sized tubs later this week. Part of the "proceeds will go to the nonprofit DonorsChoose, which enables individuals to donate directly to public-school classroom projects." For more information visit: (San Antonio Current)

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From my notebook:

  • "Have you ever wondered what the San Antonio Zoo hippos are doing when no one is looking? Well, wonder no further! You can now watch our hippos and more live from the comfort of your own home (or, let's be honest, work)! Sign up now to check it out at http://ow.ly/vCx950HVVrC!" (Instagram)
  • San Antonio Pets Alive! dogs are looking for fosters! Small, cute and adorable puppies are always quick to find fosters, however, there are so many beautiful full-grown dogs that need fosters too! If you are interested in becoming a foster, please complete a foster application at San Antonio Pets Alive! or email foster@sanantoniopetsalive.org. (Instagram)
  • "The safety of our community in San Antonio is a responsibility we can all share. We ask that all visitors and members of the community follow the latest safety guidelines and health recommendations. For details visit Safer Stronger San Antonio (visitsanantonio.com)." (Facebook)
  • "Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot Reimagining is underway at the San Antonio Zoo and will be re-opening in summer 2022! The newly renovated Discovery PLAYce will have indoor play habitats for crawlers, wobblers, toddlers, and walkers. The outdoor play spaces will also undergo a transformation, allowing knee-high naturalists to immerse themselves in nature-based play. This reimagining will include a brand-new glass butterfly house with a chrysalis room that is visible to guests. The viewing chamber will allow guests of all ages to witness the transformation from pupae to butterfly." (Instagram)
  • "YourSA voting is in full swing! Vote for your favorite places to eat, drink, shop and more. The San Antonio Food Bank is honored to be nominated 1 of 5 nonprofits and to be featured with great company! Vote now through Monday, Feb. 28, at: YourSA2022 (secondstreetapp.com)." (Facebook)
  • "Now through Monday, Feb. 28 the community has an opportunity to put both San Antonio ISD and Young Women's Leadership Academy on top as winners of the 2022 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers' Choice Awards! Visit mysa.com/YourSA and scroll down to 'Kids & Education,' scroll to 'Charter School' and select 'Young Women's Leadership Academy' and then scroll down to 'School District' and select 'SAISD.' You can cast one vote per day. We already know we are the best; now let's take the title of the BEST of YourSA2022!" (Facebook)

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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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