Southwest Community Association

Calendar - Nov, Dec, & Jan

Nov 18, 2003

- Mon, Nov 24?—Fri, Nov 28, SWISD Student Thanksgiving Holiday Break. Info: 622-4300.
- Mon, Nov 24?—Wed, Nov 26, Thanksgiving Holiday Camp, 7:30AM?—5:30 PM, Millers Pond. FREE to kids 6?—19. Bring own lunch, snack & drinks. Info: 623-2900 or 207-3000.
- Fri, Nov 28, Alamo Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 PM, FREE, entertainment & Santa. Info: 207-3025.
- Fri, Nov 28, Holiday River Walk Lighting Ceremony, 7 PM, Arneson River Theater. 122,000 tiny lights will shine every evening through the 1st of Jan. Info: 227-4262.
- Fri, Nov 28, Holiday River Parade, immediately follows lighting ceremony. Decorated illuminated floats with bands and costumed participants. Reserved seating. For ticket info: 227-4262.
- Fri?—Sun, Nov 28?—30, La Feria de Santa Cecilia, Noon?—8 PM each day, Market Square, FREE and open to the public. Mariachi music and other entertainment. The official lighting of Market Square will be 7PM Sat. Info: 207-8601.
- Fri?—Sun: Dec 5?—7; Dec 12?—14; & Dec 19?—21; Fiestas Navidenas at Market Square. FREE. Mariachi music by trios, duets, school groups, and others. Info: 207-8601
- Sat, Dec 6, Milam Park Tree Lighting, 5 PM, FREE, entertainment, young patients from Santa Rosa Hospital help flip the switch. Ethnic groups decorate trees as in their native culture. Face painting, arts & crafts, strolling mariachis, choirs, high school bands, and dancers. 207-3025.
- Wed, Dec 10, Christmas Party Dinner & Dance, for people with disabilities and their families. FREE, 6?—9 PM, Normoyle Community Center, 700 Culberson. Must pre-register at 207-3018 or 207-3048.
- Sat, Dec 13, Blessing of the Animals present at the first nativity, 2 PM, FREE, Market Square. Info: 207-8601.
- Sun, Dec 14, Gran Posada, begins at 6 PM in Milam Park, ends at San Fernando Cathedral. Info: 207-8601.
- Mon, Dec 22 ?—Mon, Jan 5, SWISD Student Holiday Period. Info: 622-4300.
- Mon, Dec 22?—Fri, Jan 2, Holiday Camp, (except Dec 25, 26, & Jan 1), Millers Pond. FREE to kids 6?—19. Bring own lunch, snack & drinks. Times yet to be determined. Info: 623-2900 or 207-3000.
- Wed, Dec 31, Celebrate San Antonio, 6 PM?—12:30 AM, a New Year?’s Eve celebration for the entire family, fireworks at midnight. FREE admission. Alamo St (between Market & Durango) and in La Villita. More than 50 food & beverage booths. Info: 207-3025.
- Wed, Dec 31, Deadline to submit essay & application for 46th Annual Miss Recreation Pageant. Girls 13?—18 are eligible to compete in this citywide pageant to take place on Apr 9th. The 250-word essay & application must be turned in by 4:30 PM, at the Special Programs Office, 1635 NE Loop 410, (7th floor). Pageant winner will receive $1,000 educational scholarship. Info: 207-3134.
- Sat, Jan 10, SAPAR Lifeguard Recruitment Job Fair, for good swimmers 16 & older, 10AM?—2PM, Lion?’s Field Adult & Senior Citizens Center, 2809 Broadway. Training will be provided for the lifeguards hired to work at the city?’s 21 outdoor pools this summer. Bring driver?’s license and Social Security card. Info: 207-3113.
- Wed, Jan 14, Public Input Meeting on Improvements to Millers Pond, 7 PM, Millers Pond. Info: 623-2900.
- Mon, Jan 19, SWISD Student Holiday (Martin Luther King Day). Info: 622-4300.