SA Chamber + LGBTQIA 'All Star' + Sotol + Snooze AM Benefit + Fun

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First, today's weather:

Humid with decreasing clouds. High: 84 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce reflects on a "challenging but productive 2021" and looks forward to a "busy, exciting, and fruitful 2022." Like many local organizations, they have been "working hard to continue to make a difference, despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic" and want to ensure that in 2022 they "focus on the right things during a year that will be key to our city's economic recovery." For that, they ask you to please complete their Survey with your concerns and how the Chamber and Board can help. For more details, please visit: (Press Release Desk)
2. This past November, San Antonio was one of five Texas cities "named 'All-Stars' by the Human Rights Campaign, which used data from its Municipal Equality Index to prove that this state contains some deeply needed safe havens for its LGBTQIA citizens." The city received a perfect score of 100, "exceeding state expectations and proving that smaller governments can break away from state hang-ups." For more information, visit hrc.org and: (culturemap.com)
3. West-Texas based Marfa Spirit Co. recently launched its Chihuahuan Desert Sotol in collaboration with Sotol Don Celso in Janos, Mexico, and it is now available in San Antonio. "The spirit is distilled south of the border, then processed and bottled inside Marfa's 1920's-era Godbold Feed Mill-turned-distillery." The debut product has "herbaceous and earthy notes with hints of white pepper and a crisp, bright finish" and can be found at several Spec's retail store locations in North San Antonio. For more information, visit: (San Antonio Current)
4. On Saturday, Dec. 11, all three San Antonio Snooze A.M. Eatery locations will donate 10 percent of their sales to support the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas. The proceeds will benefit the organization's holiday shop, "where children whose parents have died are able to select a gift for their caretaker." If you are not able to visit one of the venues on Saturday, you can instead donate a new stuffed bear to the chain's Teddy Bear Drive during the month of December, and you will receive a free order of pancakes. For more details, visit: (San Antonio Current)
5. Now that the holidays are here, there are so many fun and festive things to do in San Antonio! This upcoming weekend the whole family can get in the holiday spirit with events such as "The Nutcracker," a tamale fest, and more! For a list with details of eight holiday events in town, please visit: (San Antonio Magazine)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Southside Networking Breakfast — South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
• December Monthly Luncheon Meeting — San Antonio Pipeliners Association. (11 a.m.)
• Noon Time Helping of Holiday COOKIES Galore in SAPL's Virtual Kitchen — Westfall Library. (Noon)
• Municipal Court — Grey Forest Community Center. (4 p.m.)
• MacArthur ASL Honor Society Bake Sale Fund Raiser — MacArthur High School. (4:20 p.m.)
• Art Club Online — Westfall Library. (4:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• San Antonio Zoo: "Experience America's Oldest Children's Amusement Park and save 25 percent on Birthday Parties at Kiddie Park as part of our 25 Days of Christmas deals! Offer valid online only with code: KIDDIEPARK25." (Instagram)
• The San Antonio River Walk: "From events to holiday shopping, see what the San Antonio River Walk has to offer in the latest issue of Rio Magazine. https://bit.ly/3pA0ZJd." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: "Kick off Western Heritage Weekend with our Stampede 5k — a run/walk through the historic Downtown San Antonio that's sure to work up an appetite for our Vaquero Cook-Off and parade later in the day! Check out the link in our bio for more information about Western Heritage Weekend!" (Facebook)
• Goodwill San Antonio: "Shop at our newest Goodwill Store, Blanco North! Located at 18478 Blanco Road, our store is filled with good finds and inventory changing daily. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Get Directions: http://bit.ly/GWSABlancoNorthDirections." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Pets Alive!: "We're thrilled that these special puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats have already been adopted during our Bissell Pets Empty the Shelters campaign! The special is running until Dec. 20, so please help spread the word so more of our wonderful animals can find a loving home this holiday season!" (Instagram)
• San Antonio High School ASB: "SAHS Winter Holiday Spirit Week starts next Monday with a favorite: Pajama Day! Check the post for the rest of the week's themes and activities!" (Instagram)

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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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