Thanksgiving Giveaway + Barbie's Merch Truck + Hotel Emma

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around San Antonio today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 73 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. Verna Mae "Mama" Boone dedicated her life to helping the homeless and the poor, especially during the holidays, but in 2009 she passed away. Now her son, Rev. James Robinson, is continuing his late mother's legacy through a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway that will provide 300 turkeys, 200 pies, 600 loaves of bread and 500 boxes of stuffing mix to families in need. Rev. Robinson of Gospel Vision Music Ministry said, "Even before the pandemic, there was a need." He added, "And now... there's definitely a need, and I'm just trying to be a blessing." The giveaway will be on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1211 W. Hein Road starting at 10 a.m., but people can start lining up at 6 a.m. (San Antonio Current)
2. Barbie's merch truck rolls back to San Antonio again this year, making a stop at The Shops at La Cantera, just in time for the holidays! The Barbie Truck Malibu Tour truck, featuring 1970s Barbie themes, will have items for sale such as "denim jackets, T-shirts, bucket hats, coffee mugs and hoodies washed in a retro aesthetic. Stock up on official Mattel accessories and apparel" on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The truck will be parked near Barnes and Noble and Kona Grill, at The Shops at La Cantera. Happy shopping and happy holidays! (mySanAntonio.com)
3. San Antonio's Hotel Emma at The Pearl was named one of the most romantic getaways in Texas, according to Condé Nast Traveler. The magazine released its list on Thursday, Nov. 11 "naming Hotel Emma in its article," as well as other "gem spots like the Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, The Bloomhouse Airbnb in Austin, The Carr Mansion in Galveston, and more." Hotel Emma, which opened in fall 2015, has 146 rooms and includes a bar, a restaurant and a library. For more details on the hotel, or perhaps to book a romantic getaway for the upcoming holidays, visit: (mySA)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Wellness at the Tobin | Yoga with Mobile OM — Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. (9 a.m.)
• Learn how to go to college without debt — Virtual. (9 a.m.)
• 'Latinitas' Startup Chica Conference — Geekdom. (10 a.m.)
• WWII Big Band Hangar Dance — CAF Hangar San Marcos Airport. (6 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• Visit San Antonio: "Celebrate artist Wayne Thiebaud's 100th birthday at the McNay Art Museum with the new exhibit: 'Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints, and Drawings,' featuring 100 works including his tantalizing paintings of desserts!" (Instagram)
• San Antonio Zoo: "Don't miss out on our first ever Girl Power event this Saturday! Upgrade your experience with our Daughter and Me Brunch! More info: https://sazoo.org/zoo-events/g...." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Zoo: "Great news! Our team in Iquitos, Peru has a new boat. This boat allows us to support Indigenous groups in the Amazon Rainforest. Due to COVID-19 we have been supplying food, medicine and supplies to them weekly. To learn more visit www.projectselva.org." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Rodeo: "The 2022 San Antonio Rodeo is right around the corner and we are giving our SA Rodeo Family a chance to win four lower-level tickets to a show of their choice! Without our sponsors and supporters, we wouldn't be able to educationally impact the youth of Texas, and this is our way of saying thank you." (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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