Sandra Cisneros Visit + Blue Santa + Yanaguana Fest + A Good Read

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the a.m.; some sun. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. Spend "An Evening with Sandra Cisneros" at the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) on Monday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. The internationally acclaimed author will discuss her new book "Martita I Remember You / Martita, te recuerdo" in a live, online discussion, along with filmmaker John Phillip Santos. Ramiro S. Salazar, SAPL director, said, "Sandra Cisneros' work is cherished because of her innate ability to portray everyday people in interesting and authentic ways." He added, "We are honored to host Sandra for this rare opportunity and look forward to the discussion of her latest published work." The event is free, but requires registration. Register at mysapl.org/cisneros and visit: (Press Release Desk)
2. The San Antonio Police Department is proud to help families during the holidays through its Blue Santa Program, which gives toys to children in the San Antonio area. The program, which started in 1976, serves approximately 8,000 families each year. Applications are being taken until Friday, Dec. 3, for families with children in San Antonio and you can apply at any police substation Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Applicants will need a valid ID with current address, a CPS/SAWS bill for proof of residence, and a copy of each child's birth certificate. For more information on the Blue Santa Program, click on this website and visit: (KENS5.com)
3. The annual Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, located at 210 W. Market St. The free event will showcase Native American traditions and arts and will feature "storytelling, artist demos, workshops, lectures, drum circles, music, pottery, weaving, carving and a sampling of Native American-inspired food." Briscoe president and CEO Michael Duchemin said, "The Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival offers the opportunity to see, interact and celebrate with Native American artists and performers. The performances and art tell a story that's compelling for all ages, making the event a true family affair." For more details, visit: (San Antonio Current)
4. If you're in a mood for a good read, San Antonio Public Library's "Miep and the Most Famous Diary" by Meeg Pincus may be a good choice. Miep Gies, a friend of Anne Frank's, helped hide Anne and her family but when the family was discovered, Miep managed to save Anne's diary and kept it locked up with hopes to return it. When she learned of Anne's death, she gave it to the only survivor, Anne's father Otto, who in turn gave it to the world to be published as "The Diary of Anne Frank." Meeg Pincus met Miep Gies, who died at the age of 100, and wrote the book "as a way to honor the woman who worked so hard to help Anne's family and to preserve their story." (Press Release Desk)

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Today in San Antonio:

• 2021 Infrastructure Council Meetings — North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (8 a.m.)
• Getting Crafty — San Antonio Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Toddler Time Online — Live — Westfall Library. (10 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting — Sea Hare Aquatics — The Chamber. (10:30 a.m.)
• Hodgetwins — Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 a.m.)
• Raise customer service to an art form with this Zor opportunity! — Free Webinar. (8 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio Spurs: "Join us Nov. 10 for our Veterans Day game as we celebrate and honor all who have served! Package includes game ticket, T-shirt and food voucher. http://fevo.me/usaaveteransday." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Zoo: "DOORBUSTER ALERT! More dates added! As loyal supporters of San Antonio Zoo, we are releasing more limited amounts of discounted VIP Tours early. This is your chance to get up close and personal with our animal experiences here at San Antonio Zoo." (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "Meet Aquila! She is one of our featured City Stories and shares her favorite spots in the city along with why San Antonio is so special to her. https://bit.ly/2Qdbr9u." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Food Bank: "Our president and CEO, Eric Cooper, invites you to join us in person to Feeding Hope! This interfaith Thanksgiving service celebrates the ties and traditions that bind us together through faith. Register today: https://safoodbank.org/feeding...."(Facebook)
• The San Antonio River Walk: "Explore San Antonio River Walk hot spots and best kept secrets with Kimberly Suta, the dedicated food and drink writer for Rio Magazine (the River Walk's exclusive magazine) and co-creator of San Antonio culinary series, Homegrown Chef." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Things To Do: "Another beautiful week in San Antonio! Interactive sculpture at the McNay Art Museum, Military Appreciation Day at The Alamo among 12 fun things to do! sanantoniothingstodo.com." (Facebook)

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