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🌱 Several Freebies At Various Local Spots + Two New Eateries Now Open

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Happy Friday, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know today in San Antonio.

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Windy and warm. High: 89 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1-6 and to celebrate, Hat Creek Burger Co., located at 7617 N. Loop 1604 East, will be giving one free burger or sandwich per teacher or school staff employee that dines in the restaurant. To receive the free offer, each school employee must present their school ID. The celebratory event takes place from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, and school employees "will have their choice of specialty burgers and sandwiches, including the chain's popular Southwest Burger, featuring pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, grilled onions and Yellowbird Serrano Sauce." For more details on the event and the history of the restaurant, please visit: (San Antonio Current)
  2. As part of Walmart's Wellness Day on Saturday, April 23, Walmart pharmacies will be offering "free health screenings" including "free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure screenings and COVID-19 vaccines." In addition, "immunizations like shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis, HPV and flu" will be available at low costs. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Walmart's Wellness Day "is held four times a year to encourage customers to not only get healthy but stay healthy," and takes place "at more than 500 Walmart pharmacies in Texas and thousands more across the country." For a list of Walmart locations go to Walmart.com/wellnesshub, and for more information visit: (550 KTSA)
  3. Earth Day is today, April 22 and to commemorate that day, H-E-B is giving away "free custom-designed reusable bags" to customers at "H-E-B, Mi Tienda, Central Market and Joe V's Smart Shop stores." Starting at 1 p.m., each customer will receive one free bag, and each additional bag will cost $1.50. "This year's bag design, For the Love of Texas, was created by San Antonio artist Julia Rojas. It features several native plants and animals." Besides the bag giveaway, stores will also host "Environmental Educational Scavenger Hunts to show children how they can protect the environment and practice sustainability." There will also be various "in-store events to commemorate Earth Day with their communities." Customers can also donate $1, $3 or $5 when they check out online or in-store "to benefit EarthShare of Texas, a nonprofit that supports more than 70 conservation groups." In addition, the grocery chain is holding a recycling contest for "150 schools across the state" to see "which school can collect the most plastic bags," and the "winners will be announced in May." For more details visit:(Spectrum News)
  4. Two new eateries recently opened in north central San Antonio, and they are Sofia's Pizzeria located at 903 E. Bitters Road, where Miss Ellie's Pizza was located before it "permanently closed earlier this year after being in business since 1998,"and Panfila Cantina in The Shops at Fossil Creek retail center at 22250 Bulverde Road, Ste. 114. Sofia's Pizzeria "specializes in New York-style pizzas, with menu items including the Margherita, Mucha Meatsa, Buffalo Chicken, Hawaiian and Greek." You can contact them at 210-960-5700 or www.sofiaspizzeriatx.com. Panfila Cantina offers menu items "inspired by traditional Mexican street food and snack vendors," including "chilaquiles, huevos ahogados, garlic mojo shrimp, biztec mini tacos and craft cocktails." They can be reached at 210-455-0702 or www.facebook.com/PanfilaCantina. For more information on the venues visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Puppy & dog fosters are urgently needed at San Antonio Pets Alive! They have so many adorable puppies and dogs that are in need of fosters ASAP! If you or anyone you know is interested in fostering, please fill out a foster application at https://www.sanantoniopetsalive. For questions, please email foster@sanantoniopetsalive.org." (Instagram)
  • "Expand your culinary horizons at Stella Artois Drift & Dine at the San Antonio River Walk! Enjoy a night on the River Walk in great company and delicious food! For a list of participating restaurants and to purchase your tickets visit https://bit.ly/3gmitEA." (Facebook)
  • "San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) is hosting a $5-foot-long puppy and dog adoption special this weekend, April 22-24, from noon-4 p.m. Pets will be measured from the end of their tails to the tip of their noses. (Special does not include ambassador animals.) Dogs and puppies available for adoption are spayed/neutered, microchipped and are up to date on their shots and preventatives. Event locations include Petco Love Adoption Center (6001 NW Loop 410), Building One Rescue Center at Animal Care Services (4710 Highway 151), Petco Love Adoption Center (6001 NW Loop 410, Suite 103), and Medical Care Center (9107 Marbach Road, Suite 109). For more information email adopt@sanantoniopetsalive.org." (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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