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Wellness/support

Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio and South Texas Chapter, co-sponsors “Living with Alzheimer’s,” a free informational program for caregivers 6-7:30 p.m. today at Arden Courts of San Antonio, 15290 Huebner Road. Caregivers will listen to discussions about a variety of issues pertaining to people coping with Alzheimer’s disease. Seating is limited. RSVP at: 408-9100 or sanantonio@arden-courts.com.

Nydia’s Yoga Therapy Studio, 4680 Lockhill-Selma Road, is hosting a variety of daily and semi-daily classes, such as yoga in Spanish, gentle yoga and yoga for children. Contact: 764-1616 or www.nydiasyogatherapy.com.

St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays at 6904 West Ave. in Castle Hills. Call: 342-4261.

Eczema Support Group has formed. Contact: Gabi Mehta, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 748-8824; or Pam Van Scoyk, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 862-1684.

Oak Meadow United Methodist Church, 2740 Hunters Green, begins a faith and sports program for boys and girls, ages 6-11, interested in playing soccer. Contact: The Rev. Benitez, 378-9283.

North Central Baptist Hospital, 520 Madison Oak, hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples dealing with fertility issues meet 6 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday within the atrium (call 297-4483); cancer patients and their loved ones meet at 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays (297-7005); pediatric asthma education classes 9:30 a.m. each third Saturday (297-7005); gestational diabetes program starts at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Monday in the second floor education room (297-7005); expectant mothers and their families can tour the hospital’s women’s service area at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. each first Monday; Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays (260-2616). Free health screenings are offered 7:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Also, Bridges Beyond Grief meets at 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Road, and 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays at Independence Hill Retirement Community, 20450 Huebner (297-4752). Additionally, Baptist Health System is sending families a summer safety tip online each week beginning in June. Visit: www.BaptistMomsAndKids.com.

The Leukemia Lymphoma Society has formed iConnect, a new networking group for cancer survivors. Adult survivors of all cancer types ages 21-40 meet once a month at La Madeleine at Loop 410 and Blanco Road. All events are free, but do require a reservation. Contact: www.LLS.org/stx or 800-683-2458.

Myasthenia Gravis Alamo Support Group of South Texas meets 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each second Saturday (except July and August) at Baptist Health System Health Link Fitness Center, 288 Bitters Road. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic neuromuscular autoimmune disorder that causes varying degrees of weakness involving the voluntary muscles of the body. Those afflicted and caregivers are welcome. Visit: www.mgsouthtexas.org.

Overeaters Anonymous has a 12-step program, which offers recovery from compulsive eating. Visit www.oasanantonio.com, email oasaaig@live.com or call 492-5400 for local details.

Qigong for Health offers classes at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Unity Church Community Center, 8103 Broadway. Qigong is the mother of tai chi. It’s gentle movement with deep breathing yielding huge health benefits. For ages 35 to 105, Qigong can be practiced sitting, standing or even lying down. First class is free, $8 afterward or less if you purchase a pass. Contact: www.QigongSanAntonio.com or 508-5033.

San Antonio Heart Failure Group hosts support groups and free educational programs for individuals who have questions about living with heart failure or are interested in meeting others with heart failure. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. each first Wednesday at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center, 2827 Babcock Road (cafeteria). Visit: www.sanantonioheartfailure.blogspot.com.

Mary Martha McNeel and visiting teachers lead various classes in qigong, universal yoga, tai chi and other wellness classes Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at different sites such as TriPoint, 3233 N. St. Mary’s St., and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1018 E. Grayson St. Call: 226-0345.

Inspiritas Spa and Wellness Center, 4383 Medical Drive, hosts a variety of health wellness classes. Contact: 593-2639 or www.inspiritasspa.com.

Alamo TotSports is a sport development company teaching soccer, baseball and basketball to children 18 months to 6 years in a non-competitive, fun environment. Alamo TotSports offers weekly 50-minute classes at Northwoods Ice and Golf Center, Spectrum Athletic Clubs at Rogers Ranch and at Alamo Heights, and Velocity Sports Performance. Visit: www.alamototsports.com.

Free luncheon and lectures for lymphoma patients are held noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, 7979 Wurzbach Road. Contact: Lorrie Gutierrez, 377-1775.

Alamo Heights community members have launched an Al-Anon parents-only support group, which meets 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11 St. Luke’s Lane. Contact: 824-2483 or mgomez@ahisd.net or www.al-anon.alateen.org.

Alzheimer’s Association offers local support group meetings: 6 p.m. third Mondays at Franklin Park Stone Oak, 21802 Encino Commons (www.franklinpark.org or 483-9999); 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at Forum at Lincoln Heights, 311 Nottingham; 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at The Haven, 511 Knights Cross; 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays at Arden Courts, 15290 Huebner Road; 6 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at CEDRA Clinical Research, 2455 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 150. Call the helpline at 800-272-3900 for details. A grief support group meets at 11:30 a.m. first Wednesdays at Homewood Residence at Castle Hills, 1207 Jackson-Keller Road. RSVP to 375-8132. Meetings are confidential and free to attend.

Education/business

Register by today to be part of renowned artist Gary Rosenthal’s “Hiddur Mitzvah” workshop, set for Nov. 11 at Congregation Agudas Achim, 16550 Huebner Road. “Hiddur” is Hebrew for “to beautify” and “Hiddur Mitzvah” is to beautify a good deed. Rosenthal will lead students in Agudas Achim’s Inda Posner Religious School, their parents and grandparents, and anyone else from the local Jewish community in making pieces of art using kits he provides. Twenty-five percent of total sales will be donated to Fisher House/The Wounded Warrior project. Contact: www.agudas-achim.org or 479-0307.

Source of Light (SoL) Center at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell, is offering a variety of community courses, covering topics such as race, yogaia peace yoga, interfaith issues, social justice, writing, ecology and environmentalism. T’ai Chi is introduced along with gentle yoga as a meditation in motion 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 20 ($45). A panel discussion, “Navigating Health Care of the Aging,” is set for 7-9 p.m. Monday ($15). Contact: www.upcsa.org/sol_center or 732-9927.

National Association of Women Business Owners-San Antonio holds a Women Mean Business luncheon program, “2013 Economic Outlook: Passages Through a Sea of Uncertainty” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at The Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston St. (Frost Bank tower, 21st floor). Visit: http://nawbosa.org/november-2012-wmb.

Concordia University Texas MBA program hosts free information sessions for prospective students at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15 at 8626 Tesoro Drive, Suite 112. RSVP at: www.Concordia.edu/MBA.

Saturday is the deadline to enroll in the fall watersaver landcape design school, set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. Gardening Volunteers of South Texas and San Antonio Garden Center sponsor this school, which includes four presentations on design ideas, basic principles of contemporary xeriscapes, one year of watersaver landscape color and introduction to drip irrigation. There will be time for one-on-one landscape idea consultations with experienced gardeners. Attendees receive guides and a CD version of the book “Drip-Line Gardening. Fees: $25 individuals, $40 for two people. Contact: 251-8101 or www.GardeningVolunteers.org.

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition holds a public, free workshop 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the San Antonio Humane Society, 4804 Fredericksburg Road, on how to properly trap, neuter and release feral cats. Visit: www.sanantonioferalcats.org.

Females ages 12 and over are invited to a powerhouse self-defense workshop 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday at Jazzercise San Antonio Perrin Beitel Fitness Center, 4105 Avenida Prima St. The workshop will teach attendees to be aware of their surroundings, including hand and leg techniques taught in martial arts. There also will be light refreshments and a question-and-answer session. Costs: $50 adults, $40 students. Contact: Leslie Gartin, 382-3201 or powerhouseleslieg@gmail.com; or www.powerhouseselfdefense.com.

County Line restaurant, 10101 Interstate 10 West, hosts another Pitmaster cooking class at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 with “Thanksgiving on the Grill.” Class participants will enjoy a full serving of each of the three courses as Stephens demonstrates how to prepare each dish, taking questions from the guests as he cooks. Everyone receives a recipe book, with space to take their own notes. A cocktail reception featuring Alexander Valley Vineyard’s “dry Rosé of Sangiovese” begins at 7 p.m. Cost: $50. Contact: Garrett Stephens, 641-1998 or garretts@countyline.com.

St. Anthony Catholic High School, 3200 McCullough Ave., will host an open house for prospective students noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Contact: Alejandro Calderon, 832-5632 or sachs@uiwtx.edu.

Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area, 3350 Park Road 31 in Spring Branch, offer various activities and educational programs. Join the park interpreter at 10 a.m. or 8 p.m. each Saturday for family-oriented nature programs. “Contact: 830-438-7653 or www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/guadalupe-river. Contact: 830-438-7653 or www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/guadalupe-river.

Kori Morris of Girl Scout Troop 1020 is working toward a Gold Award for community service by volunteering to lead a free deaf education workshop for third- to fifth-graders. The workshop will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19-21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 945 Knights Cross. The first 20 children to ask will be served. Email: kori.morris@gmail.com.

Stone Oak Youth Theater and Dance Co., 21518 Blanco Road, hosts a variety of acting and dance classes and workshops for children and teenagers. Contact: 481-2400 or www.stoneoakyouththeatre.com.

Land of Virtuosity youth performing arts academy, 8126 Broadway, offers a variety of classes and special seasonal camps related to all aspects of live theater, film and dance. Contact: 844-4298 or www.landofvirtuosity.org.

Ballet San Antonio, 903 Proton Road, hosts classes for children and adults, as well as a professional training in ballet and jazz. Contact: 404-9641 or www.balletsanantonio.org.

Jensen’s Yamaha Music School, 2241 N.W. Military Highway, Suite 202-B, hosts a free music class for families at 10:30 a.m. third Tuesdays. Families and their young children (age 3 and under) can sing songs, play instruments, read stories, and make music together. Contact: 366-5048 or www.jensensyamahamusic.com.

Learn chanting “hu,” an ancient name for God, during a free class discussion at 6 p.m. Fridays at the Eckankar Spiritual Center of San Antonio, 1603 W. Lullwood. Regardless of your beliefs or religion, you are invited sing hu with the Texas Satsang Society. Contact: www.Eckankar-Texas.org or 737-6863.

Inspire Fine Art Center, 200 Queen Anne Court, hosts free Family Art Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturdays. Contact: 829-5592 or www.inspirefineart.org.

Texas Wildlife Association and Texas AgriLife Extension will host a series of webinars covering a wide array of wildlife and land management topics. These free online webinars are held noon-1 p.m. local time so that anyone interested may tune in during the work day. Visit: https://texas-wildlife.webex.com or www.texas-wildlife.org.

Clarity Child Guidance Center outpatient campus, 2135 Babcock Road, hosts English-language parenting classes 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 13 ($5 per session). Contact: 616-0300 or www.claritycgc.org.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service provides an opportunity for children ages 8-13 to learn about gardening by growing their own vegetables through the mentoring of Bexar County Master Gardener volunteers. Each child is allotted a 3.5-foot by x 28-foot plot at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Children will grow different types of seeds, herbs, vegetables and ornamental annual flowers. Contact: Angel Torres, 467-6575 or matorres@ag.tamu.edu or http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu.

Y.E.L.L. (Youth Engaging in Leadership Learning) is gearing up to host the fourth annual San Antonio Youth Summit Oct. 10 at the Alamodome. Y.E.L.L is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps to prepare and support youth to become knowledgeable and active decision makers in their school and community. Visit: www.yellfoundation.org.

San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 200, hosts various classes. Contact: 495-2787 or http://sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com.

Ballet Conservatory of South Texas, 5200 Broadway, hosts various classes, including its popular “Budding Ballerina” program tailored for dancers ages 3-7. Students ages 3 through adult are now registering for fall classes. Fees begin at $69 per month. Contact: 820-3400 or www.balletsouthtexas.org.

Viva! Bookstore at Viva Galleria, 8407 Broadway, hosts classes, workshops and special events, ranging from exercise and meditation to writing and art. Contact: 826-1143 or www.vivabooks.com.

Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are held 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Oak Meadow United Methodist Church, 2740 Hunters Green St. Students may be asked later to purchase a text book ($22), including a CD for home study and review. Contact: The Rev. Osvaldo Benitez, 378-9283, or the church, 492-3902.

Associated Builders and Contractors, South Texas Chapter, offers weekly and special workforce development events. Regular activities include new construction industry employee orientation sessions and the basics of building construction. Visit: www.abcsouthtexas.org.

Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco Road, hosts Hatha yoga classes 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $12 per drop-in, $40 for one month. This is open to all ages and levels. Call: 525-0693.

The Institute of Interfaith Dialog, 4337 Vance Jackson Road, Suite 203, hosts various classes, discussions and special events. Visit: www.interfaithdialog.org.

North East Independent School District Community Education offers a variety of classes, ranging from butterfly gardening and hiking to air painting and web page publishing. Youth classes include electric guitar, sewing, video game design and more. Classes will be offered at many locations including several district schools and the North East Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Drive. Contact: www.communityed.neisd.net or 657-8866.

The Josephine Theater, 339 W. Josephine St., is hosting Inish Free School of Irish Dancing classes. Visit: www.inishfreetx.com/Inishfree_Texas/Home.html. Call: 842-6407.

Texas Thunder Cloggers offers beginner clogging lessons 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays (except Tuesday final week of the month) at San Antonio Street Dance and Drum Co., 1026 Donaldson. No partner is necessary. Visit: www.texasthundercloggers.org.

Art Works, 1840 Nacogdoches Road, hosts art classes for ages 2-18, as well as occasional Arts Night Out (parents’ night out). Contact: 826-2787 or www.artworkstx.com.

Trilogy Dance Center, 2602 N. Loop 1604 West, offers classes in yoga, Pilates, Latin and ballroom dance and more. Kids’ nights out, also, are offered. Contact: 479-1551 or www.trilogydancecenter.com.

Texas Cheer and Dance has begun providing cheerleading lessons on Wednesdays at Hardy Oak Elementary School, 22900 Hardy Oak Blvd., from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for kindergarteners through second-graders, and 7:30-8:30 p.m. for third- through eighth-graders. Cost: $39 a month. Call: 289-2921 or 323-6094.

School of Rock-Stone Oak, 109 Gallery Circle, Suite 101, hosts various music classes. Visit: www.stoneoak.schoolofrock.com.

Young Chefs Academy in Stone Oak, 20330 Huebner Road, Suite 110, hosts various weekly classes Mondays-Thursdays and Saturday mornings as well as special workshops. Contact: 402-0023 or www.youngchefsacademy.com/stoneoak.

Perspectives Gallery of Art at The Village at Stone Oak retail center, 22610 U.S. 281 North, hosts a children’s drawing and painting workshop 1-4 p.m. each third Saturday. The gallery also provides adult portrait, watercolor, painting and drawing classes. Contact: Judy Payne-Korge, 704-7555.

UTSA Small Business Development Center offers integrated, low-cost training and free counseling services to meet the needs of small business owners in San Antonio and surrounding counties. A variety of training opportunities and special events are offered throughout each month. Contact: Erica Rodriguez, 458-2460, or sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu.

Brilliant lighting, sound effects and video are featured in the Dinosaur Quest animatronic exhibit of life-sized dinosaur skeletons 10 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays at Rivercenter Mall (near AMC Theater), 849 E. Commerce St. Visit: www.dinosaur-quest.com.

Conjunto Heritage Taller, 725 S. Presa St., offers classes in button accordion to students of all ages 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with accordion instructor Bene Medina, and 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays with accordion instructor Lorenzo Martinez. CHT offers acoustic guitar classes for students of all ages 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays with Ismael Rivera. Classes are $40 per month. Contact: 212-8560 or conjunto.h.taller@sbcglobal.net.

San Antonio Dance Academy, 15714 Huebner Road, offers classes in ballet, hip-hop, Mexican folkloric, ballroom, prep for dance team, adult tap/flamenco and Mommy-n-Me for ages 2-up. Contact: 341-7574 or www.sadance.info.

Performing Arts San Antonio, 15717 San Pedro Ave., offers an array of acting classes and workshops for adults and youths, as well as special live productions. Contact: www.performingartssa.org or 557-1187.

L.A. Performing Arts, 19239 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 202, hosts acting, dance and vocals classes. Contact: 842-6407 or www.laperformingarts.com.

Heather Stolle’s School of Dance, 20323 Huebner Road, Suite 106, hosts a variety of dance classes. Contact: 481-9999 or www.hssdance.com.

Performing Arts Conservatory of Texas, 22610 U.S. 281 North, Suite 221, hosts various classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, jazz and hip-hop. Contact: 494-5100 or www.performingartsconservatoryoftexas.com.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 115 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 1200, hosts one-on-one and group lessons for various dance styles. Contact: 490-3733 or www.fredastairesanantonio.com.

Ballroom Dance Annex, 8123 Broadway, hosts ballroom dance classes for children and teenagers in performance and competitive categories. Contact: 240-0070 or www.ballroomdanceannex.com.

La Fonda Latina, 6714 San Pedro Ave., hosts Argentine tango lessons 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact: www.susurrodetango.com or 467-2838.

Jazzercize Dance Studio, 1031 Patricia, hosts beginner and intermediate Argentine tango lessons Sundays. Call: 363-6070.

Alamo Arts Ballet Theater, 2103 Lockhill-Selma Road, hosts various classes. Visit: www.alamoartsballet.org.

Entertainment

Jazz Poets of San Antonio offers a weekly writing session and live poetry – with accompaniment by the Jazz Poetry Band – at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Espresso Gallery, 529 San Pedro Ave. Donations are appreciated. Call: 573-5115.

Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, hosts “90 Live SA,” a free, open-air entertainment program in the format of a late night talk show with a house band, local guests, variety acts, regional talent and more. Roy Lopez Jr. of San Antonio’s “The Cleto Show” hosts the shows 8-9:30 p.m. Fridays in the in the outdoor amphitheater. One show is to be held. Victoria Acosta and Los Bad Apples will be the house band. Visit: www.facebook.com/90LiveSA. To book talent (comedy or variety), call 623-0732; to book a band, call 865-0523.

Ocho Lounge at Hotel Havana, 1015 Navarro, hosts various events such as Havana Hi-Fi DJ Nights 7-10 p.m. every other Tuesday. Contact: www.havanasanantonio.com or 222-2008.

La Taza Coffee House, 15060 San Pedro Ave., hosts “Heartbeat of the Soul,” a weekly session of open-mike poetry at 8 p.m. Mondays as well as open-mike sessions 8 p.m. Fridays. Contact: 494-8292 or www.lataza.biz. La Taza also hosts chef, business owner and cookbook author Michael Flores in free cooking demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. each fourth Saturday. Visit: www.cookwithmichael.com.

Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub at Park North, 842 N.W. Loop 410, hosts karaoke 9:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Lion and Rose British Restaurant and Pub, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., hosts live Celtic music by Boru 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Boru is a seven-piece acoustic band specializing in blazing melodies and driving rhythms. Boru draws from its diverse musical backgrounds ranging from classical to country and western, bluegrass to Irish and American folk. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Contact: 798-5466 or www.TheLionandRose.com.

LOL (Laugh Out Loud) comedy club, Park North Plaza, 618 N.W. Loop 410, hosts feature shows 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and 8 and 10:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Open mic night is held 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The Oxymorons offers family night – family-friendly improv comedy – 5 p.m. third Saturdays ($5-$9). Contact: www.lolsanantonio.com or 541-8805.

ComedySportz improv offers fast-paced comedy shows for the family, schools, business conferences, parties and special events. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs from audience suggestions, similar to “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” ComedySportz also provides remote shows, corporate training and improv classes. Live performances are given 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at Acting Up Creative Drama Academy, 12002 Bandera Road. Contact: www.cszsa.com or 338-0279.

Madexalli’s Cultural Coffee Bar, The Alley on Bitters, 555 W. Bitters Road, hosts karaoke Friday nights. Admission is free. Contact: 233-1974 or www.madexalli.com.

Orderup locations at 999 E. Basse Road and 20821 U.S. 281 North host free live music at 7-9 p.m. Fridays.

Local Coffee, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 1113, hosts open mic (acoustic music) sessions 6-9 p.m. every other Friday, and live musicians in concert 6-9 p.m. most Saturdays. Visit: www.localcoffeesa.com.

Come unwind on the new outdoor patio of The Quarry Golf Course and Restaurant, 444 E. Basse Road, and enjoy free, public concerts 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. Visit: www.quarrygolf.com.

H-E-B Central Market, 4821 Broadway, hosts free live music in the café noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 1911 Huebner Road, hosts open-mike sessions for comedians and acoustic musicians 7-11 p.m. Fridays. Call: 481-0444.

Barriba Cantina, 111 Crockett St., hosts live music 9 p.m. daily, and during the day Fridays through Sundays. Admission is free. Visit: www.barribacantina.com.

Clubs/special interests

San Antonio Audubon Society holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. first Thursdays at The First Tee, 915 E. Mulberry Ave. SAAS and Bexar Audubon Society will host a public screening of the documentary film “Green Fire!” about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold at 7 p.m. today at TriPoint Center, 3233 N. St. Mary’s St.. Non-members are welcome. Admission: $5 minimum suggested donation/ Contact: 308-6788 or www.saaudubon.org.

Greater San Antonio Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. each first and third Thursdays at the Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway. The first gathering is an educational meeting, the third Thursday is a competition with members presenting alternating digital and print photographs for peer judging and commentary. Admission is free and all skill levels of photographers are welcome. Visit: www.gsacc.org or Facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Greater-San-Antonio-Camera-Club/121865424504012.

San Antonio Calligraphers Guild meets 7 p.m. first Thursdays at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place (except for the summer). Visitors are welcome and may attend two meetings without paying memberships dues. Visit: www.sanantoniocalligraphy.com.

Newcomers of San Antonio holds its monthly meeting, social and luncheon first Thursdays, usually starting at 11 a.m. Newcomers of San Antonio is a non-profit social club founded by women who wanted to get to know San Antonio through meeting new people with similar interests. There are a number of interest groups and activities offered each month. Visit: www.NewcomersofSanAntonio.org.

Northeast Bexar County Democrats meet at noon first Saturdays at 7122 San Pedro Ave. Lunch will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit: www.nebcd.org.

“Landscaping for Wildlife” is the topic of Judit Green’s talk at the San Antonio Garden Center’s regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. Admission is free and open to the public. Contact: 824-9981 or www.SanAntonioGardenCenter.org.

San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce holds its Constellation of Stars Gala at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at the San Antonio Airport Hilton, 611 N.W. Loop 410. Heloise will be the guest speaker as the chamber honors four local women who advocate, connect and empower women in our community. Costs begin at $65. Visit: www.sawomenschamber.org.

San Antonio Musical Club presents its annual fall scholarship program and luncheon, featuring singer Patsy Torres, at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave. This includes a social and a silent auction. Cost: $50. RSVP by Tuesday. Call: 858-4721.

Rose Treiman Group of Hadassah holds its general meeting/luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at La Fonda Oak Hills, 350 Northaven. Guest speaker Diane Gal will discuss “From Christianity to Judaism.” Cost: $15. Note that your check be made out to Hadassah is your reservation. Call: Micki Harris, 824-4178, or Ruth Toback, 694-7552.

San Antonio Audubon Society presents its second Saturday beginners’ bird walk, starting at 7:30 a.m. Meet trip leader Georgina Schwartz at the Judson Nature Trails in Alamo Heights, 246 Viesca. Non-members are welcome and binoculars with instructions can be provided. Contact Schwartz for details: 342-2073 or www.saaudubon.org.

Alamo Sierra Club meets at 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Admission is free and open to the public. Socializing and snacks begin at 6 p.m. Contact: 828-1233 or gaywright46@yahoo.com.

North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association holds a meeting/luncheon at 11 a.m. third Wednesdays at San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 San Pedro Ave. Contact: Martha Windham, 490-3783; or 494-6560; or http://localunits.org/NSARTA.

San Antonio Chapter, Sons of The American Revolution, holds its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. third Wednesdays at The Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Cost: $23. There will be a guest speaker. Guests and prospective members are welcome. RSVP by the preceding Monday to treasurer Bob Clark, reservations@sarsat.org or 402-0871.

San Antonio Storytellers Association presents monthly story swaps 6:30-9 p.m. first Wednesdays at Brook Hollow Library, 530 Heimer Road. Beginners and non-members are welcome. Call: 496-6315.

Friendship Force of San Antonio regular monthly meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at Northeast Methodist Hospital (Community Health Center meeting room), 12412 Judson Road in Live Oak. Contact: www.thefriendshipforce.org or Imelda, 590-4634, or Faye Minnis, 499-4929.

Rotary Clubs: Sunrise, 7 a.m. Fridays at Pericos restaurant, 1439 E. Sonterra Blvd. (www.sasunriserotary.org): Alamo Heights, noon Tuesdays at The Barn Door, 8400 N. New Braunfels Ave. (www.ahrotary.org); Stone Oak, noon Thursdays at The Club at Sonterra, 901 Sonterra (www.stoneoaksarotary.org); San Antonio Airport, noon Wednesdays at Old San Francisco Steakhouse, 10223 Sahara.; San Antonio North Central, 6 p.m. Mondays at Little Italy, 824 Afterglow; San Antonio Oak Hills, noon Fridays, Pappasito’s, 10501 Interstate 10 West; SA Amigos Internacionales, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Taco Tote, 9502 Interstate 10 West; Northwest, noon Thursdays at Sushihana Japanese Restaurant; 1810 N.W. Military Highway (www.rotarynorthwest.com).

Cerveceros, group of people interested in beer and home brew beer (craft beer), holds a meeting and social at noon each third Sunday at 500 Carolina St. Membership is up to the individual. Bring some friends as well as a sampling glass and lawn chair. Email: c_seanli@yahoo.com.sg.

Encino Park neighborhood senior citizens may take part in a “Seniorific” social to be held each fourth Thursday at the Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio. Attendees may bring a dish to share.

Lions Clubs: Alamo Heights, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at the Magic Time Machine, 902 N.E. Loop 410; Northside, noon first and third Thursdays at Little Italy, 824 Afterglow; Oak Hills, 7:15 p.m. third Wednesdays at Denny’s, 9550 Interstate 10 West; Central Park, 7:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at Jim’s, 9950 San Pedro Ave. Visit: http://texaslions2a2.org/clubs.html.

Optimist Clubs: Alamo Heights, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at The Barn Door; Towne and Country, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Grady’s BBQ on San Pedro Avenue. Visit: www.stxd.org.

Toastmasters Clubs: Alamo Heights, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at University of the Incarnate Word – administrative building Room 265 (www.alamo.freetoasthost.org); Business-Professional, noon Fridays, Barbaresco, 9715 San Pedro Ave. (www.bp2207.freetoasthost.us); North San Antonio, 7 a.m. Wednesdays, Egg I, 830 N.W. Loop 410 (www.nsatoastmasters.com); San Antonio, noon Fridays, Taste of China Super Buffet (sanantonio.toastmastersclubs.org); San Antonio Discussion and Debate, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, IHOP, 14424 San Pedro Ave. (sadd.toastmastersclubs.org); San Antonio Sociable, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Road (sanantonio.freetoasthost.com); Stone Oak, noon Wednesdays, The Egg I, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd. (http://stoneoaktoastmasters.org).

San Antonio Astronomical Association offers Astronomy in the Park, free night-sky viewings, at sunset on Wednesdays at McAllister Park, 13102 Jones-Maltsberger Road. SAAA meets at 6:30 p.m. each second Friday at Christ Lutheran Church, 6720 Broadway. SAAA also hosts a spring star party at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday at Guadalupe River State Park. Telescopes will be set up in the day use area. Visit: www.sananantonioastronomy.org.

A Fort Sam Houston historical landmark since 1888, Stilwell House is now open for tours, receptions and parties. Stilwell House is managed by non-profit Society for the Preservation of Historic Fort Sam Houston Inc. Contact: 224-4030 or 655-0577 or drushrsvp@aol.com.

Games/crafts/sports

Rolling Hills Catholic School, 21240 Gathering Oak, is set to host its fall festival and a 5K/1-mile family run/walk benefit at 9 a.m. Saturday. Entry fee: $15 per person/per event; $50 per family. Make checks payable to RHCS. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and be eligible for post-race drawing. Bring Box Tops 4 Education and receive an extra raffle ticket (10 box tops= one ticket). Contact: Kathy Schroeder, 545-0098 or jschroeder3@satx.rr.com; or RHCS, 497-0323 or www.roliinghillscatholic.org.

The Heart Walk, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Brackenridge Park, raises funds for cardiovascular research and education programs. Visit: www.sanantonioheartwalk.org.

Second Annual Puppy Up! Walk San Antonio begins at 8 a.m. Sunday at McAllister Park. The pet- and family-friendly event includes live music, food trucks, the Barkinista Pawfashion Show, games, pet products and information, a canine agility course, awards ceremony and more. This raises awareness and funds for the 2 Million Dog Foundation, which researches common links between canine and human cancers and their causes through comparative oncology research. EZ’s Brick Oven Grill, 6498 N. New Braunfels Ave., hosts an event packet pick-up reception and “Paw-ty on the Patio” 5-7 p.m. Friday. That includes a visit by Fifi and Fido’s Pet Boutique with dog treats and an outdoor screening of the movie “Beethoven.” Plus, walk participants picking up their packets may receive a free beer or glass of wine. Those who buy dinner that evening can drop their receipts into a specially marked box; EZ’s will donate 15 percent of the pre-tax proceeds to Puppy Up! Visit: www.2MillionDogs.org.

St. George Episcopal School benefits from the 3-Par Golf Tournament at 11:30 a.m. Monday at SilverHorn Golf Club, 1100 W. Bitters Road. This includes lunch. Call: 342-4263.

Celebrate San Antonio’s fall with the Culinaria Golf Classic Wednesday at Silverhorn Golf Club, 1100 W. Bitters Road. This includes a fine wine and chef-driven reception. Visit: http://culinariasa.org.

Mays Family YMCA holds its fifth annual golf tournament benefit Wednesday at TPC San Antonio. Visit: amandan@ymcasatx.org.

Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas will hold its Seize the Moment 5K Fun Run/Walk benefit Nov. 17 at Shavano Park City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court. Contact: 653-5353 or epilepsyrun.com.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) San Antonio Chapter’s fifth annual 2012 Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer will take place Nov. 17 at Brackenridge Park (Joske Pavilion). Registration is at 7 p.m.; opening ceremonies are at 9:15 a.m. Visit: www.nocc.kintera.org/sanantoniotx.

Entries are being accepted through 5 p.m. Nov. 15 for the amateur tamale-making concest, part of the Tamales! Holiday Festival taking place Dec. 1 at Pearl . Prizes are up for grabs. Visit: www.atpearl.com/tamales.

San Antonio Table Tennis Club launches a series of “adapted table tennis” for disabled players at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Alamo Fitness Center, 16675 Huebner Road. Military (wounded warriors) members are especially invited. First session admission is free. For ongoing participation, a $5 donation of per session is requested. Visit: www.satabletennis.org.

San Antonio Gaelic Athletic Club’s football practices are open to men ages 18 and up at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. Saturdays at Olmos Basin Park. Visit: www.sanantoniogac.org.

Knitting and crocheting lessons, and game days are offered 9-11 a.m. each Tuesday at Shearer Hills Baptist Church, 12615 San Pedro Ave. Game day is open to the public. Snacks are provided. Contact: Sandra Baskin, 275-8503.

Geeks Who Drink presents trivia games at local Lion and Rose Pub locations — 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., and at 5148 Broadway; 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 842 N.W. Loop 410 (Park North Plaza). Games also offered at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Firewater Grille, 26108 Overlook Parkway, and 8 p.m. Mondays at Freetail Brewing Co., 4035 N.W. Loop 1604. Prizes and free pints are up for grabs. Visit: www.geekswhodrink.com.

Alamo Heights United Methodist Church hosts bingo at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through this summer at Chandler Center, 137 W. French. Lunch is served at noon for $5. Call: 737-5196.

Tejas Rodeo Co., 401 Obst Road in Bulverde, hosts live professional rodeos each Saturday night now through November. There’s also live music and dancing most Thursdays through Saturdays, dining at Tejas Smokehouse and at Tejas Steakhouse and Saloon, a Mexican charreada each fourth Sunday, as well as children’s activities and a petting zoo. Saturday rodeo admission: $5 children 6-12; $10 adults; free for children 5-under; $2 military discount. Contact: 980-2226 or www.tejasrodeo.com.

Retail activities

Satel’s, 5100 Broadway, hosts a “Mad Men”-themed evening 5-9 p.m. today with cocktails by Bohanan’s Restaurant Bar, and men’s fashion. Proceeds benefit HeartGift, an organization committed to providing lifesaving heart surgeries to children all over the world who may not have access to necessary medical care.

Shetler Wade Jewelers, 7373 Broadway, Suite 106, hosts a cocktail reception benefiting Girls Inc., featuring a trunk show by Armenta, 6-9 p.m. today.

Pearl Brewery, 200 E. Grayson St., holds First Thursdays 5-8 p.m., featuring special deals from Pearl shops along with pop-up sidewalk sales, music and refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.

Boardwalk on Bulverde food truck park, 14732 Bulverde Road, offers free beer Fridays from 6 p.m. until the supply is gone.

Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, hosts Wonderland Market Days 10 a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays and Sundays with arts and crafts, clothes, jewelry and more. Also, karaoke is offered 1-5 p.m. Sundays in the Shops at the Marketplace section.

Dog owners and their pets may visit any San Antonio-area EZ’s Brick Oven and Grill between 4 and 7 p.m. Sundays through November and drop their receipts into specially marked box to benefit Puppy Up! San Antonio, which helps in the fight against canine cancer.

Green Fields Market, 19239 Stone Oak Parkway, hosts: free wine sampling at noon Saturdays; special wine tastings at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday. Visit: www.greenfieldsmkt.com.

C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers 999 E. Basse Road, hosts its sixth annual estate jewelry sale Nov. 8-17. Penaloza will have a question-and-answer session on estate jewelry 5-7 p.m. Nov. 13 with wine and light foods; and 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 with coffee and pastries. Call: 822-4044.

Haute and Fresh Market hosts the Legacy Outdoor Market 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays at The Legacy shopping center, U.S. 281 and Loop 1604. More than 40 vendors showcase arts, crafts, gifts and food. Children’s activities, food and live music are included. Contact: www.hauteandfresh.com or 451-0603.

Tuesdays and Sundays at Boston’s Pizza, 1827 N. Loop 1604 East, children may eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Rome’s Pizza, 19298 Stone Oak Parkway, celebrates its 26th anniversary by offering customers 26 percent off on the 26th day of every month this calendar year. Visit: www.romespizza.com.

Jewelry Exchange and Auction, 19903 Stone Oak Parkway, is hosting live auctions at 7 p.m. Saturdays. Public peeks at items, ranging from jewelry to collectibles, take place 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. and 7 pm. Saturdays. Visit: www.jewelryexchangeandauction.com.

Food Truck and Boxcar Fest is available 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Yard, 5300 McCullough Ave. in Olmos Park, featuring various food trucks. Admission is free and open to the public.

Red Collar Media and Revolution Room, 8123 Broadway, hosts “StrEAT Food” with local food trucks inside the parking lot, on Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m. They can be found there at varying hours through the evening. Admission is free and open to the public.

The 281 Mobile Food Park is open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m. Sundays at 25080 U.S. 281 North. Admission is free and open to the public. Contact: www.theparkatsummerglen.com or 908-4815.

Destination Maternity, 9802 Colonnade Blvd., hosts various nutrition and exercise classes and workshops for mothers-to-be throughout this month. Destination Maternity also offers a selection of maternity fashions. Contact: 694-4692 or www.destinationmaternity.com.

Volunteers/charity

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School celebrates its 70th anniversary with a banquet Saturday at Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. The event supports student tuition assistance. Donations for planned live and silent auctions, and drawing are sought. Contact: Roberta Guajardo, 735-1381 or rmguajardo123@yahoo.com.

Texas Music Coalition holds its annual fundraiser 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday at The Evil Olive, 2950 Thousand Oaks. Cost: $5 at door. Contact: 520-1714 or emmelhymel@gmail.com.

Castle Hills Police Officers Association is accepting San Antonio Food Bank donations today through Jan. 7. CHPOA is also accepting toy donations for Blue Santa Nov 23-Dec. 26. Both kinds of donations can be made at Castle Hills City Hall, 209 Lemonwood Drive.

San Antonio Zoological Society benefits from the 30th annual Zoobilation Ball set for 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at the San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. This black-tie gala features live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing. Cost: $300 per person. Contact: www.sazoo.org/events/zoobilation-ball or 734-7184 extension 0149.

SpaySA will benefit from a casino night event at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at The Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive. The cocktail-attire event includes food, entertainment, gaming and more to help San Antonio achieve no-kill status concerning homeless animals. For sponsorship, tickets and other details, call 351-7729.

Security Service Federal Credit Union service centers, through Nov. 30, are accepting donations of non-perishable food for its 10th annual Food 4 SA campaign. Donations will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank.

Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA), 406 San Pedro Ave., is a nonprofit that recruits and trains volunteers who are appointed by courts to advocate for the “best interest” of abused and neglected children. Volunteers visit with the children and gather information to help a court make informed decisions and ensure that children are placed in safe, permanent homes. An information session is set for 9-10 a.m. Saturday. CASA offers free volunteer training throughout the year; daytime, evening and weekend training available. Contact: Belinda Cox, bcox@casa-satx.org or 225-7070; or www.casa-satx.org.

Staci Almager, executive director of Transplants for Children, aims to raise $10,000 for the organization by selling 500 copies of the 2013 “Book of Free” by Thanksgiving. Contact: 949-1212 or staci@transplantsforchildren.org.

For every home it sells through Dec. 31, 2012, Sitterle Homes will donate $250 to Animal Defense League and $250 to the San Antonio Humane Society in the homebuyer’s name.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, is collecting inkjet and toner cartridges for recycling. Proceeds will benefit the church children’s ministry Lion Store. Contact: Theresa Crow, 494-7434, extension 324, or tcrow@stmarkevangelist.com.

Animal welfare

Pet Supplies Plus offers “Toenail Tuesdays” – pet nail trimmings for tips – 4-7 p.m. third Tuesdays at 15034 San Pedro Ave., Suite A, and at 1248 Austin Highway, Suite 108.

Non-profit, no-kill Animal Friends Humane Society, 28730 Interstate 10 West, needs assistance in relocating to safety “hard to place” dogs. Contact: P.O. Box 691403, San Antonio, Texas 78269; 830-981-2300 or www.animalfriends4ever.org.

San Antonio Pets Alive! seeks volunteers to work with shelter dogs and cats, as well as qualified individuals willing to foster animals awaiting permanent homes. SAPA also seeks donated items to help support animals in its care. SAPA works with San Antonio Animal Care Services. Visit: www.sanantoniopetsalive.org.

Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions seeks donations of dry cat and dog food, dog leashes and collars. Monetary donations also are accepted. Visit www.tejasrescues.org to donate via PayPal. Donations can also be mailed to TRPA, P.O. Box 790372, San Antonio, Texas 78279. Call 416-3947 or email TRPA@wt.net for a donation pick-up at your chosen site.

Seguin-based SARA Sanctuary seeks donations of flea treatment and protection, as well as monetary donations to help provide food for the sheltered animals and to pay electricity bills. Food donations are accepted, too. Volunteers also are needed. Contact: 830-379-1750 or www.sarasanctuary.org.

Alamo Pet Professionals Association is leading the Bucks for Hay Bales fundraiser to help the large number of livestock displaced by the Bastrop-area wildfires. Livestock is currently eating burned hay and fields. APPA is raising funds to help in the purchase of round hay bales, square hay bales and salt blocks for livestock being re-located and rehabilitated. Some ranchers and rescuers are helping with land space and care, but they more assistance. Visit: www.bucksforhaybales.chipin.com.

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation has domestic cats available for adoption 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays at Sherman Animal Care Complex, 137 Earl St. near Olmos Park. Contact: www.wildlife-rescue.org or 830-336-2725.

San Antonio Animal Care Services, 4710 Texas 151, is accepting donations of dog and cat food 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, for its pet pantry program. Pet owners in need can obtain pet food with proof of government assistance, a current driver’s license or picture ID and proof of their pet’s sterilization status and current rabies vaccination. Contact: www.saacs.net or 207-4738.

Reunions

Brackenridge High School “Decade of Memories” for graduating classes 1960-1970 will hold their reunion dance Nov 17 at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N.W. Loop 1604. There will be dance music. Cost: $20 each. Visit: www.brackenridgereuniondance.com or www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100002245128644.

The 50th Fox Tech High School reunion dance is scheduled for Oct. 5, 2013, at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N.W. Loop 1604. All 1963 classmates interested are encouraged to contact Lupe Leos, 372-0355, or Vangie Perales, 834-6993.

Jefferson High School’s Class of 1983 plans to have a reunion June 21 and 22, 2013. Contact: tjclassof83@gmail.com or the Facebook group, TJ 83.

Farmers’ markets

San Antonio Farmers Market Association — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays at 11121 Wurzbach Road, Tuesdays and Saturdays at Olmos Basin Park, 100 Jackson-Keller Road, and Mondays at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Road. Visit: www.sanantoniofarmersmarket.org.

Pearl Brewery Farmers Market Association — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 220 E. Grayson St. Visit: www.atpearl.com.

Quarry Farmers and Ranchers Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays at Alamo Quarry Market, 255 E. Basse Road. This includes live music, food trucks and the occasional cooking demonstration. Contact: www.quarryfarmersmarket.com or 722-5077.

The Alley on Bitters Farmers Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 555 W. Bitters Road. Breakfast sold at Madexalli Cultural Coffee Bar beginning at 8 a.m. This includes a dog park and live music. Call: 494-3226.

Galleries/museums

Salud, 8123 Broadway, hosts “Vivan Los Muertos,” Raul Servin’s exhibit honoring Dia de los Muertos. Call: 320-6034.

REM Gallery, 219 E. Park Ave., hosts “As They Were,” works by Jenelle Esparza, through Friday. Call: 224-1227.

Gallery Nord, 2009 N.W. Military Highway, hosts an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday for “You Don’t Know Who I Am, But I Know Who You Are,” a multimedia exhibit by local artist Carla Veliz exploring consumerism, technology and interpersonal communications. Contact: www.gallerynord.com or 348-0088.

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty hosts public openings noon-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 108 Happy Trail in Shavano Park, featuring Mexican artist Yazmin Belcerra’s first U.S. art exhibit. A self-taught artist, Belcerra draws her inspiration from life’s experiences, translating her deepest feelings onto the canvas. Belcerra began showcasing her work in Mexico in 2005 and has since built a strong following. Visit: www.kuperrealty.com.

San Antonio Calligraphers’ Guild hosts an opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday at Crumpets Restaurant, 3920 Harry Wurzbach, for its annual fall exhibit, which runs through Jan. 6.

Texas Pastel Society holds the second biennial juried pastel exhibition through Monday at Art Incorporated, 9401 San Pedro Ave. Call: 340-1091.

Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, 115 Melrose Place, hosts a members’ fall juried exhibit through Nov. 9. Call: 824-8502.

University of the Incarnate Word Art Department hosts an exhibit, “Life Portraits: Works by Vikki Fields,” through Nov. 9 at Semmes Gallery on campus, 4301 Broadway.

South Texas Popular Culture Center, 1017 E. Mulberry, hosts its Dia de los Muertos exhibit, which visually reflects disparate musical influences of Texas. A community altar will be available for family, friends and fans of deceased musicians to bring mementos and photos for display. Altars will be auctioned in silent bids throughout the run of the show, ending Nov. 18. A portion of the artist’s proceeds will be donated to Tex Pop. Admission is free and open to the public, donations are welcome. Visit: www.facebook.com/pages/South-Texas-Popular-Culture-Center.

University of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg School of Optometry hosts an exhibit of photos by local photographer Bob Gardner through April 2013 at 9725 Datapoint Drive.

Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave., hosts “Renacimiento desde las entranas de mi ser (Rebirth from the depths of my being),” an exhibit of ceramic works by Veronica Castillo Hernandez and family, through Nov. 17. Call: 228-0201.

J.R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art, 8302 Broadway, hosts “Under 300,” a holiday-themed exhibit of works through December. Visit: www.jrmooneygalleries.com.

San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., hosts these exhibits: “Adad Hannah: Intimate Encounters” through Dec. 30; “Love in Three Capitals” through Nov. 11; “Aphrodite and the Gods of Love” through Feb. 17; “Rostros de Maria: The Virgin as Archetype and Inspiration” now through Feb. 20. “Ongoing events include: live music 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays at Café des Artistes; First Sundays for Families 1-5 p.m. first Sundays, “Scene at SAMA” 5:30-7:30 p.m. second Fridays with art, cocktails and live music; Run Wild Sports Tuesday Night Runs 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays. Contact: 978-8100 or www.samuseum.org. Also, The Copperleaf Quintet performs “Rostros de Maria: Songs to the Virgin” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Admission: $10 for SAMA members, $20 for non-members including museum admission. Contact: www.benissimomusic.org or 912-9555.

McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., hosts these exhibits: “Songs of Social Significance: Designs from the Tobin Collection” through Dec. 2; “For Jerry: Masterpieces from the Lawson Bequest” through Jan. 13; “Prints of the People: The Taller de Gráfica Popular” through Jan. 20; “Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection” through Jan. 27; “America’s Finest: Recent Works by Vincent Valdez” through Jan. 27. Visit: www.mcnayart.org.

Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, hosts these exhibits: “Texas Performers Under the Big Top” through Jan. 13; “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” through Jan. 27; “Threads of South America: 2,000 Years of Textiles” through March 31. Sunday Jazz at the Witte 4-7 p.m. Nov. 11 features Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz. Ongoing activities: Children’s Chorus of San Antonio in “Informance!” at 5 p.m. Tuesdays, featuring demonstrations and performances in conjunction with the Witte’s Free Tuesdays. Contact: www.wittemuseum.org or 357-1910.

San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, hosts: its annual “Art in the Garden” sculpture exhibit through March 1, 2013; the exhibit “Dinosaur Stampede” through Dec. 31. SABG hosts Family Flashlight Night at the Garden 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 when attendees may bring their flashlight and explore the garden and night sky. Ongoing activities: Watersaver Walks conservation programs at 10 a.m. first Fridays and third Saturdays; tree care courses; beginner bird walks at 9 a.m. third Saturdays; monthly Earth-Kind Landscape classes and workshops on eco-friendly horticulture; as well as gardening and nature workshops. Contact: 829-5100 or www.sabot.org.

Holocaust Memorial of San Antonio, Barshop Jewish Community Center, 12500 N.W. Military Highway, is open 9 a.m.-noon weekdays and 1-3 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. Contact: 302-6807 or www.jfsatx.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TODAY

Spoof performances of the Hitchcock thriller “The 39 Steps” will be performed 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 15 at Sheldon Vexler Theater, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Additional show set for 7:30p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets: $14-$20. Call: 302-6835.

North East School of the Arts students present the musical “42nd Street” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 11 at Lee High School auditorium, 1400 Jackson-Keller Road. Tickets: $10-$12. Contact: www.neisd.net/nesa/tickets or 356-1036.

Barnes and Noble, 18030 U.S. 281 North, hosts through November a holiday book drive to benefit children of the USO United Through Reading Military Program. Contact: 490-0937 or crm2927@bn.com.

Johnson High Theatre students perform “The Real Queen of Hearts Ain’t Even Pretty” at 7 p.m. today through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the campus auditorium, 23203 Bulverde Road. Call: 356-0400.

Churchill High School theater students perform Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at 7 p.m. today through Saturday at Lanny Naegelin Theatre on campus, 12049 Blanco Road. Contact: Kelly Wickens, 545-7848.

Christian band Tenth Avenue North performs live at 7 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Road, with special guests Audrey Assad and The Rend Collective Experiment Tickets: $24 general; $49 VIP. Visit: www.liveshowticketing.com or www.gregcarnesprod.com.

Company Theatre’s The Dinnerbox Series presents award-winning actor Damian Gillen as he gives the audience a crash course in all things Groucho Marx in “The Groucho Show: at 7:30 p.m. at Little Italy restaurant, 824 Afterglow. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 advance for dinner and show; $40 at the door. Contact: 800-838-3006 or www.thecompanytheatre.org.

Harlequin Dinner Theater, 2652 Harney Road at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, hosts performances of the family drama “On Golden Pond” at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Nov. 17. Dinner is available at 6:15 p.m. Admission: $16.50-$33. Call: 222-9694.

Overtime Theater, 1203 Camden St., hosts final performances of “Open Sesame! A Bollywood Pantomine,” a retelling of “Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves” in musical comedy form, at 8 p.m. today through Saturday. Tickets: $10-$14. Call: 557-7562.

FRIDAY

Playhouse San Antonio, 800 W. Ashby Place, hosts performances of David Mamet’s political comedy “November” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 18. Tickets: $10-$25. Contact: 733-7258 or www.ThePlayhouseSA.org.

San Antonio Symphony provides the program “Wicked Divas” at 8 p.m. at Trinity University Laurie Auditorium. Nicole Parker and Katie Rose Clarke, stars of the hit musical “Wicked,” join guest conductor Steven Reineke in diva showstoppers including favorites from “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “My Fair Lady,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago.” Tickets: $8-$12. Contact: www.sasymphony.org or 554-1010.

Laurel Heights United Methodist Day School, 227 W. Woodlawn Ave., hosts its annual family-friendly Octoberfest event 5:30-7 p.m. with food, music and games.

Hardy Oak Elementary School PTA host its annual fall festival and silent auction 4-8 p.m. on campus, 22900 Hardy Oak Blvd., with carnival rides, food, inflatable slides, face painting, games and more.

San Antonio’s popular Latin music series, Echale Latino Music Estyles, presents Carla Morrison and La Santa Cecilia in a free, public concert at 7 p.m. at Pearl Park Amphitheater 200 E. Grayson St. Visit: http://pearlechale.com.

SATURDAY

Olmos Park Terrace plays hosts to the 12th annual Uptown Art Stroll 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. This features 47 artists at 17 artists’ homes and studios in the San Antonio neighborhood between McCullough and San Pedro avenues, south of Basse Road and north of Hildebrand Avenue. Visitors can walk to different art venues or catch a free pedicab. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit: www.southofbasse.com.

Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Road, hosts its annual CokerFest 9 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring handmade arts and crafts, quilts, baked goods, holiday decorations and more from among more than 100 vendors.

Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco Road, hosts its monthly body-mind-spirit fair 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, including free lectures, vendors and $25 readings. Contact: 525-0693 or www.unlimited-thought.com.

Trinity University Jazz Ensemble gives a free, public concert at 7:30 p.m. at Ruth Taylor Recital Hall on campus.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 600 Oblate, hosts a fall arts and crafts showcase 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shavano Park residents are invited to help volunteer and clean up the city’s part of Northwest Military Highway, starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court. Some equipment will be available.

The Jitterbug Vipers perform danceable jazz from the 1930s and `40s at 6:30 p.m. at Lions Field Activity Center, 2809 Broadway, as part of an Urban Campfires show. Costs: $15-$18.

Mary Ann de la Garza presents a public organ recital at 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate. Admission: $10 per person. Email Sr. Dorothy Batto, Dorothy.Batto@amormeus.org, to RSVP. Proceeds benefit the Sacred Garden ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Vanguard Veterinary Associates offers low-cost vaccinations for dogs and cats at these times and sites: Saturday: 9-11 a.m. at H-E-B, 12018 Perrin-Beitel, and Walgreens, 22114 Bulverde Road; 12:30-2:30 p.m. at H-E-B Plus, 21019 U.S. 281 North, and H-E-B, 14087 O’Connor Road; Sunday — 9-11 a.m. at H-E-B, 18140 U.S. 281 North; Nov. 10 — 9-11 a.m. at H-E-B, 12777 Interstate 10 West; 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 15430 San Pedro Ave., Suite A; Nov. 11 — 12:30-2:30 p.m. at H-E-B, 1150 N.W. Loop 1604. VVA also offers heartworm screenings and preventatives, flea and tapeworm medications, and feline leukemia and AIDS tests. Visit: www.lowcostvacc.com.

Terrell Hills Playground Association invites local children and parents to Pajamas in the Park 5-9 p.m. at the community playground near the intersection of Crestwood and Arvin. There will be refreshments, plenty of family-friendly activities and a movie screening. Proceeds will be used to make playground improvements. Wear your jammies and bring a blankie and a flashlight. Contact: terrellhillspa@gmail.com or www.terrellhillspa.org.

San Antonian Jennie Jones discusses and signs copies of her children’s novel, “Arlie’s Dreams,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 600 Oblate. The book is about a girl who has always had the same dream, which contains a mysterious man who controls the animals and the wind.

Participate in a “Tree-K Fun Run” followed by a morning all about trees as the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and the Alamo Forest Partnership present a special fall Arbor Day celebration, 8 a.m.-noon at San Pedro Springs Park, 1415 San Pedro Ave. The first 100 people who register for the Tree-K Fun Run are guaranteed a goodie bag complete with a “tree-shirt “and a tree. A donation of $15 per person is suggested for the run. Other activities include a community tree planting at 9 a.m. followed by tree care demonstrations, an on-site saw mill demonstration highlighting the importance of recycling urban timber, informational booths, and a variety of other family fun activities. Approximately 100 trees will be adopted out at no charge (one per household) while supplies last. Adopters must first attend a brief tree education class that begins at 10:30 a.m. Contact: www.active.com/running/san-antonio-tx/arbor-day-tree-k-2012 or 207-3108.

San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet presents “The Snow Queen,” a ballet in two acts on Hans Christian Andersen’s famed tale, at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Admission: $12-$16. Contact: 207-2234 or www.sametballet.org.

Award-winning children’s author and Rogers Ranch-area resident Catherine Stier is promoting the release of her new picture book, “Today on Election Day.” In this book, a classroom of future voters offers a child’s-eye-view of the important happenings and the hoopla of Election Day. Stier will appear at 12:30 p.m. at the San Antonio Children’s Museum, 305 E. Houston St. Stier’s books are available at www.amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and the publisher’s website, www.albertwhitman.com. Visit: www.catherinestier.com.

San Antonio River Foundation and San Antonio River Authority hold “Learning is Fun at Confluence Park,” a free-admission, public, family-friendly event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the future site of Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St. SARA and SARF envision the former CPS Energy laydown yard as an artistically enhanced educational facility that will focus on the developing Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. The future park will include such amenities as outdoor fitness equipment, gateways to riverside hike and bike trails, community gardens and more. This event will give people a chance to enjoy the r