🌱 SBA Webinars + Marriot SA Job Fairs + Landrace + Chef Weissman

Up and at 'em, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Milder with clouds breaking. High: 64 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. If you're interested in starting your own business this year, plan on attending this month's San Antonio Small Business Administration (SBA) webinars. The events will assist you in planning your business, making financial decisions and much more! For a list of webinar events and to register, visit www.sba.gov/tx/sanantonio. (Wilson County News)
2. The Marriott San Antonio Airport hotel, located at 77 NE Interstate 410 Loop, is scheduled to open in February, but they will be holding two free in-person job fairs this week to fill jobs in "food and beverage, front desk, housekeeping/room attendant, shuttle driver, and maintenance." The first event is Wednesday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m.-noon at Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Center-Datapoint, located at 3652 Bluemel Road. The second event is on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at Workforce Solutions' Walzem location at 4615 Walzem Road #100. Be sure to mark your calendar! ((mysanantonio.com)
3. From Friday, Jan. 14 to Friday, Jan. 28, San Antonio's master chef Steve McHugh "will jazz up the menu" at his restaurant Landrace, "transforming it from a Lone Star-focused bill of fare to one emphasizing authentic New Orleans cuisine." The menu will feature New Orleans classics such as "Trout Pontchartrain with wild mushrooms, crabmeat, hollandaise, and pecan rice; Boudin balls with gribiche and bread-and-butter pickles; and seafood gumbo with popcorn rice." Make your reservations on the Landrace website and for more details, visit: (culturemap.com)
4. "Lauded San Antonio chef, Andrew Weissman, has stepped down as executive chef of Signature at La Cantera Resort & Spa" and is "handing the reins over" to Chef John Carpenter, who is from San Antonio. The 70-seat eatery, which originally opened in 2016, will continue featuring "French classics with a Texas flair" but there will be some new "surprise" items on the menu. Weissman is now focusing "on a more casual enterprise, the burger joint Mr. Juicy," and "is working on 'exciting' potential projects for 2022." Read more at: (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Culture Lives Here: Sip & Smell Event Fragrance Creation Event at Thompson San Antonio- Riverwalk. (3 p.m.)
• Fusion Academy Grand Opening Celebration at 227 N. Loop 1604 E. (4:00 PM)
• Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner) Event at The Hayden. (5 p.m.)
• Charcuterie Classes by Tim the Girl Catering at Ivy Hall. (6 p.m.)
• Garden Grooves at The Good Kind. (6:30 p.m.)
• Karaoke with DJ Lucky at Merkaba. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• "Let the fun begin! Enter the San Antonio Spurs Digital Arena presented by Socios.com now for your shot at some Spurs buck!" (Facebook)
• "This weekend marked National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Our San Antonio ISD police officers are the best at protecting our students and employees. We are so grateful for all they do for our offices, campuses, and the overall community. Meet two officers from the Lanier High School feeder pattern, Officer Ana Alicia Torres and Officer Oscar DeLira." (Facebook)
• "Henrik at San Antonio Pets Alive! is a sweet 8-month-old kitty with an old soul and the most loving personality. He is shy at first, but once he warms up to you, you will barely be able to keep him off your lap! He loves snuggles, head scratches, and any type of affection you can give him. If you are interested in learning more about him, visit https://sanantoniopetsalive.org/locations/." (Instagram)
• "San Antonio's Martin Luther King (MLK) Park will be unveiling new art titled 'Spheres of Reflection' by Kaldric Dow. This new art creates a visual signifier for San Antonio's MLK Park: https://bit.ly/2XMzBcC. " (Facebook)
• "Looking for weekend plans? Stroll down the San Antonio River Walk and browse the booths at our Winter Artisan Show! For more details visit: https://bit.ly/3JZaDyc." (Facebook)
• "Attend our Goodwill San Antonio In-Person Career Fair on Thursday, Jan. 13 at Good Careers Center, at 703 Dolorosa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Lavi Industries is offering positions, such as: assemblers, machine operators, shipping/receiving manager, and shipping supervisor. Pay starts at $15/hour for entry level positions. Apply online at: www.lavi.com/en/career. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume for on-the-spot interviews. Masks are required for this event. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for another 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!