Veteran Thanksgiving + Diwali Fest + Manu At Trail + Photo Center

Good morning, people of San Antonio! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 78 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks along with family and friends, but if you're looking for a special way to show your gratitude, consider participating in the Thanksgiving Food Drive For Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 20 at VFW Post 76, located at 10 10th Street. The San Antonio community is invited to volunteer or donate food items and/or monetary donations for our veterans. Last year 65 veterans and their families were provided with food for their Thanksgiving tables, and this year this charitable event hopes to "provide 400 veterans, and veteran families with meals for Thanksgiving." Please share this information with everyone so that our veteran families will have a great Thanksgiving! (210area.com)
2. The San Antonio Hemisfair shone bright on Saturday night, as the Diwali Festival of Lights made a dazzling return to the Alamo City, after celebrating virtually in 2020. "Hosted by Anuja SA Inc., a non-profit organization created to promote the Sister-City alliance between San Antonio and Chennai, India," the Hindu festival celebrated "triumph of good over evil, light over darkness" and "knowledge over ignorance." The event featured a parade, henna artists, performances from cultural groups and "a diya processional, where attendees dropped light floating candles into the fountains at the Tower of the America." To view photos of the beautiful event, visit: (mySanAntonio.com)
3. This past Saturday, "a tall, lanky man on a bike" joined a group of outdoor enthusiasts at "a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail." The crowd was pleasantly surprised when Manu Ginobili, former San Antonio Spurs player, "rode up in the middle of the festivities." The event celebrated the linking of 86 miles of trails, and "marked the completion of an important reach of the 86-mile system, the section where the east-side Salado Creek trail was finally directly linked to the Leon Creek trail, which traverses west San Antonio." For more detailed information on the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System, click here and visit: (KENS5.com)
4. The local photography community will have a safe space to "grow, create and connect" at The Photography Center of San Antonio, which plans to open Friday, Dec. 3. Owned by Shannon Gowen and Scott Ball, the center "will offer rentable studio opportunities, editing labs, and activations like artists talks and photo walks." The center will be open to all, but if you become a member, you "will have access to perks like a small digital lab for photo-editing, and discounts on workshops." Memberships start at $5 a month for students and $30 per month for professional photographers. For more details, visit: (Laredo Morning Times)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Blood Drive - St. Mary's University. (9:00 a.m.)
• Teen Time: Chalk Art - San Antonio Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Enactus General Meeting - St. Mary's University (5:30 p.m.)
• Young Adult Ministry Leadership Formation Series - St. Mary's University. (6:00 p.m.)
• Practical Crafting: Alcohol Ink Breakfast Set - San Antonio Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio Spurs: "It's all about TEAM, y'all!! The second H-E-B player commercial introduces San Antonio's powerhouse lineup for this season!" (Facebook)
• The San Antonio River Walk: "What better place to celebrate the holiday season than at the 40th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade on Friday, Nov. 26? Celebrate 40 years of San Antonio holiday magic as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Alamo City!" (Facebook)
• San Antonio Zoo: "One ball to play with gets Kara excited, but two brings it to a whole other level!" (Facebook)
• San Antonio FC: "BACK AT HOME!! Tickets on sale now!!! Fight Together!" (Facebook)
• The San Antonio River Walk: "Ford Holiday Boat Caroling is taking place every night December 2nd to December 23rd! Come stroll the beautiful River Walk and sing your favorite tunes, or even start your own Holiday band by renting your very own boat for the night!" (Facebook)
• Goodwill San Antonio: "Helping People. Helping the Environment. Your donations and purchases protect our environment through reuse, repurposing, and recycling. Learn more: www.goodwillsa.org/shop." (Facebook)

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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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