Tobin Cares + DisABILITY + Uptown Art Stroll + Seaworld Christmas

Happy Wednesday, people of San Antonio! 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:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is holding its annual 'Tobin Cares' volunteer group Thanksgiving Food Drive on Nov. 4 & 5, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The drive-by food drive benefits the San Antonio Food Bank, and people can drop off their food donations at a convenient curbside location, in front of The Tobin Center at 100 Auditorium Circle. For a list of the most needed items, please visit: (Tobin Cares)
2. disABILITYsa, in partnership with the San Antonio Area Foundation-SALSA (Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio) and City of San Antonio Disability Access Office, "will host a series of panel discussions sharing the lived experience from the diverse perspective of the disability community." The series will include five sessions, covering information about housing and those living with disabilities such as cognitive, hearing and vision disabilities, as well as chronic medical conditions. For a list of panel discussions with dates and times, and to RSVP for the free event series, please visit: (disABILITYsa)
3. Strolling, Strolling, Strolling down the Uptown Art Stroll! The historic Olmos Park Terrace neighborhood invites you to a picturesque weekend stroll on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon - 5 p.m. Enjoy the outdoors as well as beautiful art, and "meet the resident artists for the 2021 Uptown Art Stroll." For a list of artists and to download a map of the event via a QR code, visit: (Uptown Art Stroll SA)
4. 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas' at SeaWorld San Antonio! Beginning Thursday, Nov. 11, the marine life theme park will be holding its Christmas extravaganza, which they call "the largest Christmas event in Texas." This year's celebration is Coastal Christmas: Tidings of Joy, where the SeaStar Theater becomes "a small coastal village where residents await the arrival of vibrant packages and the start of their holiday gift exchange." The event runs on select days from 1-9 p.m., from Nov. 11 - Jan. 2, 2022. For a complete list of park celebrations and for ticket information, visit: (culturemap.com)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Westside Networking Breakfast — South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
• Getting Crafty — San Antonio Public Library. (10:00 a.m.)
• Parents' Day Out — YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park. (12:00 p.m.)
• Teen Dungeons & Dragons — Westfall Library. (5:00 p.m.)
• Alton Brown Live Beyond the Eats — Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio Spurs: ""Shoutout to San Antonio man. Fiesta. Fiesta. The guys were hyped after seeing our 2021-22 City Edition jerseys for the very first time!" (Instagram)
• San Antonio Zoo: "Check out our Zoo Ball Silent auction featured item of the day: Elephant Bath and Painting! Go behind the scenes to learn about our Asian Elephants and watch the elephants paint a canvas piece just for you!" (Instagram)
• San Antonio Pets Alive!: "Adorable dogs available for adoption! These sweet babies are at our Building One at Animal Care Services (4710 Highway 151) and are patiently waiting for their forever homes!" (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "The San Antonio Museum of Art is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special new exhibit, '40 Years, 40 Stories: Treasures and New Discoveries in SAMA's Collection,' sharing unique pieces that haven't recently been displayed!" (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "Get a glimpse into traditional and contemporary Native American culture at the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival at The Briscoe Western Art Museum. This free community festival features storytelling, artist demonstrations, pottery, weaving and carving, as well as Native American-inspired food!" (Facebook)

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