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🌱 Park Ed Grant + Doughnuts For Blood + Bob Dylan Coming To SA

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Happy Tuesday, people of San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in San Antonio today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and milder. High: 68 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park recently received a grant from the National Park Foundation, and although the amount of the grant wasn't disclosed, "the park was one of "92 recipients of $2.3 million in Open OutDoors for Kids grants that aim to connect young learners with parks across the country." The park and nonprofit Expeditions in Education plan to use the funds to hire four seasonal education park rangers to engage students in the classroom and online, and "enlighten them about the park, which preserves four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio." The goal of Open OutDoors for Kids, which is "part of the NPF's Youth Engagement and Education initiative," is to make educational experiences in parks more accessible, especially for children in communities that don't have "the resources to offer such learning experiences." For more details, please visit: (culturemap.com)
  2. Presently there's a national shortage of blood and platelets and as an incentive for people to donate blood, Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen free glazed doughnuts from Monday, Jan. 24 to Monday, Jan. 31. Krispy Kreme's chief marketing officer, Dave Skena, said "Hopefully a free Original Glazed dozen will increase awareness and even mobilize those who can give blood...We want them to enjoy the doughnuts with our thanks but also share the doughnuts while encouraging others to roll up their sleeves." No purchase is required, but "there's a limit of one free dozen per blood donation." To qualify, you must show prove that you gave blood during the promotion dates. "Proof of the donation and date can be found on the giver's donor band or sticker or through the Red Cross' donor app." (San Antonio Current)
  3. Travis Park Church, located at 230 E. Travis, unveiled a new mural to "conquer hate" on Sunday, Jan. 23. The mural is part of the church's 175th anniversary celebration and features artworks by local artists "with the message 'All Are Welcome, Love Conquers Hate.'" Rhys Munro, one of the artists and a member of the LGBTQ community, said "she wanted others to know they are loved and accepted by the church." Pastor Gavin Rogers said, "the mural is meant for the community to reflect on and help others remember to love and care for each other." (Texas Public Radio)
  4. Chick-fil-A is offering free 8-piece chicken nuggets during their promotion that started on Monday, Jan. 24 and ends Saturday, Jan. 29. To take advantage of the free offer, you must use the Chick-fil-A App. Once you create or log in to your account through the app or online, you should automatically receive the free offer on your "Rewards" tab, which you can redeem at any Chick-fil-A restaurant in town. (KENS5.com)
  5. Legendary folk rocker Bob Dylan will perform at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on March 13 and 14 during his five-week spring tour. The tour is to support his 39th studio album, "Rough and Rowdy Ways," which was released in 2020. Presale ticket packages go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27. Regular ticket sales, including VIP packages, go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28. For ticket cost information, please visit the Majestic Theatre at 224 E. Houston St., or contact them at (210) 226-5700 or at majesticempire.com." (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Power Breakfast at Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Gerlach Swine Show at O'Connor High School. (10 a.m.)
  • Technology Tuesday/Martes de Tecnología at Las Palmas Library. (Noon)
  • Fitness in the Park — Cardio Fit at San Antonio Public Library. (12:30 p.m.)
  • Sit and Stitch at San Antonio Public Library. (1 p.m.)
  • Pajama Story Time Live Online at multiple libraries. Contact your local library for event information. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Lost puppy on Horona St. in the Flores and Mission neighborhood. He was accidentally let out of the yard and is missed so much! Please help us find him." (Subscription: Nextdoor)
  • "Is anyone missing a pregnant pit bull? Come to 431 Cumberland in the Collins Gardens neighborhood as soon as possible." (Subscription: Nextdoor)
  • "Anyone missing a male husky? He's at Braunig Lake RV Park entrance near the hotel in the Adkins Elmendorf Road neighborhood. Super sweet but has no collar." (Subscription: Nextdoor)
  • "Hi everyone! I'm asking for prayers for two of my dialysis patients, Mr. Ramos and Mr. Guzman in the Balcones Heights neighborhood. Mr. Ramos has been in the hospital for 2 weeks and Mr. Guzman has been in the hospital for 2 months now. Please pray for these people." (Subscription: Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— 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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