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Visit San Antonio + La Gran Tamalada + Taste America Dinner
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Morning, San Antonio! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 76 Low: 59.
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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:
- If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays, David Gonzalez, VP of Media Relations and Communications with Visit San Antonio, shares with you "all the festive family-friendly fun you can have just down the road!" To see the video From Austin to Alamo City and hear all about the beloved Texas city winter wonderland events, visit: (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
- San Antonio's La Gran Tamalada makes a comeback with a hybrid model on Dec. 11-12, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. After "the COVID-19 pandemic forced the annual tamale-centric fest to go digital in 2020," the event will now "cater to both virtual and in-person crowds." Virtual events will feature videos from Dr. Ellen Clark, founder of La Gran Tamalada, who will talk about making tamales. During the live events, tamales, tamale kits and holiday gifts will be sold, and vendors will have hot chocolate and 'buñuelos' for sale at the Historic Market Square. There will also be live Tejano entertainment, a reading of the children's book Camilla La Magica Makes Tamales and faux snow," and a themed skit by Guadalupe Cultural Arts performers. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. (San Antonio Current)
- The James Beard Foundation, "a New York City-based nonprofit named in honor of prolific food writer, teacher and cookbook author James Beard," will host the Taste America dinner on Sunday, Dec. 12 at Dashi, located on 2895 Thousand Oaks Drive. The dinner event will start at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m. showcasing the food of top San Antonio chefs Kristina Zhao, Jian Li and Johnny Hernandez. The fancy dinner, which benefits the James Beard Foundation's Open for Good campaign, "will feature a multi-course meal from the chefs as well as beverage pairings provided by Rabbit Hole Distillery, White Claw Hard Seltzer and William Chris Vineyards." Purchase your tickets at $300 per pair (single tickets are not available). (San Antonio Current)
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Today in San Antonio:
- Candylicious Thanksgiving Craft Workshop — Kidcreate Studio. (9 a.m.)
- Getting Crafty — Cortez Library. (10 a.m.)
- Toddler Time Online-Live — Westfall Library. (10 a.m.)
- Toddler Storytime in the Courtyard — Kids & Teens — Schertz Public Library. (10:15 a.m.)
- Candylicious Thanksgiving Craft Workshop — Kidcreate Studio. (1 p.m.)
San Antonio Patch Notebook
- San Antonio FC: "Hard fought to the very end. Fight Together." (Instagram)
- San Antonio Zoo: "Hey there, Giving Tuesday is next week! Mark your calendars and help us continue executing our vision to secure a future for wildlife!" (Instagram)
- Visit San Antonio: "Just steps away from the banks of the River Walk, you can sightsee, shop and explore at Shops at Rivercenter! With over 100 retailers along with dining and local attractions, this is a great place to spend the day with the family." (Facebook)
- San Antonio Sports and Social Club: "Nothing like a BBQ to keep you warm on a chilly night at the fields." (Facebook)
- San Antonio Police Department: "SHARE THE SHOES! NOW until Nov. 30 you can donate brand new shoes benefitting Good Samaritan Community Services! Donate at all six SAPD substations: Substations Map (sanantonio.gov)." (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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