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WEEKLY UPDATE

March 5, 2010

Read the March 2010 issue of the King William Neighborhood Newsletter ONLINE.
In This Issue
In Memoriam: Ann Slezak & Craig Austin
WANTED: Canoe & Kayak
Bonham Academy Herb Sale Fundraiser
Spay & Neuter Days
Help Plant Trees!
Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser
Villa Finale Events
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Community
Events

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
roland rodriguez art
"Concrete Abstractions" Exhibit

Fri., Mar. 5, 6-8pm
C4 Workspace & Gallery,
108 King William
Meet artist Roland Rodriguez & discuss his work. Light refreshments will be served.
c4workspace.com
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First Friday Reading
Fri., Mar. 5, 6:30pm

Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa
Join Gemini Ink to welcome spring faculty member Pattiann Rogers as she reads from her works.
geminiink.org
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get outdoors
Get Outdoors!

Sat., Mar. 6, 10am-2pm

Mission San Jose,
6701 San Jose Drive
Outdoor fun & games presented by dozens of outdoor agencies & organizations.
sara-tx.org

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say si logo
SAY Si One-Act Performances

March 11-20, 8pm

SAY Sí Central, 1518 S. Alamo
The SAY Sí Black Box Series presents two original
one-act performances: "Lost For Words" and "El
Chuco Loves La Che."
$10 adults, $8 students/seniors
saysi.org, 212-8666

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The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Presents
Arthur Miller's

All My Sons

March 11-28

Jump-Start Performance Co.,
108 Blue Star
Tickets $10-$20
classictheatre.org
1-800-838-3006
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Music from St. Mark's Presents
Pietro Cimara (1887-1967):
His Life and Songs

Sun., Mar. 7, 4pm

St. Mark's Episcopal Church,
315 E. Pecan
stmarks-sa.org

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san fernando cathedral
Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral:

"Songs of the Spring"

Sun., Mar. 7, 6:30pm

San Fernando Cathedral,
115 Main Plaza

musicalbridges.org

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Downtown's BEST
Awards

Celebrating a decade of downtown's best people, places, projects and events.
Nominations due March 12. Awards ceremony on April 9. downtownsa.org/best
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Gemini Ink Seeks Book Donations
Books of all genres will be given to children & families at Luminaria & the King William Fair parade. Help us by dropping off your used books at 513 S. Presa,  or call ahead and we can pick up the books for you. Call 734-9673.
geminiink.org

Community Event Listings
Do you have a community event you'd like to share with the neighborhood? Please send your brief event details as email  message text (what, when, where, contact info) to king.william@sbcglobal.net no later than 10 am on the Friday prior to your event. You are also welcome to include a small jpeg image file (no larger than 100 KB).
Neighborhood Links
Visit our Business Member listings for additional neighborhood links.
Celebration Circle 
 City of San Antonio
Downtown Alliance San Antonio
Downtown Residents Association
Friends of Bonham
Lavaca Neighborhood Association
San Antonio Area Tourism Council
Scott's Historic Home Improvement Contractors List
Southtown Chamber of Commerce
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio
The Downtown Blog
The Gallery Link
Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association
In Memoriam
         
Ann Slezak

Ann Slezak, the mother of Ed Slezak, passed away on Monday, March 1. Ann lived on Madison Street. Details about a memorial will be shared in a forthcoming e-blast.


Craig Austin
Craig Austin, a former King William resident and past KWA president (1995-1996), passed away on Tuesday, March 2. Friends and family will be celebrating his life on Saturday, March 6, from 2-4 pm at La Focaccia Italian Grill, 800 S. Alamo. More details are available online.
WANTED:
CANOE and KAYAK,
Used or Damaged

They don't even need to float, since they will be used in a display. Please call your neighbors, Anne Toxey and Patrick McMillan at 225-7066. Thank you!
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Bonham Academy Herb Sale
Fundraiser
     
herbs

Bonham students will be holding an herb sale fundraiser though March 15. The herbs, naturally grown and pesticide-free, include basil, oregano, rosemary, chives, lemon thyme, lavender, parsley, lemon balm, mint and come in 4-inch pots @ $3/each.

Order online at friendsofbonham.org/herb-sale-fundraiser, by phone at 212-9373, or contact your nearest Bonham student. Herbs will be delivered the week of March 22. All proceeds benefit Bonham Outdoor Education program.

Spay & Neuter Days
 
Mozart Cat Days

Have your cat spayed or neutered for $20 on the first Wednesday of each month at the SNAP clinic at 6758 Ingram Road. Advanced reservations are required and can be made by calling SNAP at 210-673-7722.

Sadie Dog Days

Have your dog spayed or neutered for $30 on the second Wednesday of each month (next one coming up on March 10th!), also at the SNAP clinic.  Advanced reservations are also required.
 
Funding for this program graciously provided by the Sherman Foundation.

Help Plant Trees!
Saturday, March 6, 8 am
Corner of Florida Street & I-37

The beautification of the gas station at the end of Florida Street has begun! With the help of many individuals and the cooperation of the gas station, 20-45 gallon trees will be placed along the property. We need people to help place the trees in the transport, place in ground, and mulch. If you think you can donate even one hour please contact Michelle Stress at naturalpaws@yahoo.com, 928-369-8351, or just show up. The more hands the better.
 
PS.  The holes will already have been dug out the day before, but may need a bit more cutting around the edges. Bring a shovel if you have one and any other garden tools you think will be helpful.

Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, March 6, 9 am-2 pm
203 Madison Street

Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Davidson Respite Home. This is an emergency shelter and foster placement agency for mentally challenged  children. KW resident Miranda McCardle is earning the Girl Scout Gold Award and will use the proceeds to plant a garden and have a "Spring Time" party for the children. Any donations of items or baked goods for the fundraiser are appreciated. For more information, please call  324-1679.
  Villa Finale Events

villa finale photo
Photo by Carol Highsmith

Visit villafinale.org or call 223-9800 ext. 34323 for more event details and reservations. All events held at the Villa Finale Visitor Center, 122 Madison Street.
  • FIRST LECTURE SOLD OUT! SECOND DATE ADDED!  Lecture: Sauerkraut Bend: A Century in San Antonio's King William Neighborhood, 1844-1947 by Maria Pfeiffer on Saturday, March 27, 11 am (call ahead 223-9800 ext. 34328 or visit villafinale.org to make a reservation)
  • Lecture: Cascarones & Crowns: The History and Traditions of Fiesta and Coronation by historian Michaele Haynes on Thursday, April 8, 3 pm
  • Exhibit: Walter Mathis' 1912 De Luxe Model Violano Virtuoso now playing for a limited time
  • Gallery Talks on select Saturdays at 2:30 pm
  • Restoration Tours throughout February & March
KWA Business Members
Many thanks to the following local businesses for their support!
A Blansett Barn & Guest Cottage
A Yellow Rose B&B
Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital
Alamo Street Victorian Inn
Anne Alexander Appraisals (Arts/Antiques), 277-2775
Beethoven Maennerchor, Inc.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Brackenridge House B&B
Breaux Arts Design
C4 Workspace
C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.
Charles Schubert Architect, 227-2968
CVF LLC, 601-9582
Downtown Dwellings LLC
Fisher Heck, Inc., Architects
Gemini Ink
Guia Brand Planning
Hasdorff & Convery, P.C.
John Barrera, Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
King William Realty
Macondo Foundation
Marita Emmett Law Office
Martin & Drought, P.C.
Mission Restaurant Supply
Newell Recycling of SA LP
Ronald P. Guyer, Lawyer, 226-6808
Rosario's
Rutherford and Rutherford PLLC
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Benevolent Association
San Antonio Alliance
San Antonio Art League & Museum
San Antonio Conservation Society
San Antonio Independent Living Services
SAY Si
Shivers & Shivers
Southtown Realty, 227-7588
State Representative Mike Villarreal
The Friendly Spot
The Margaret Gething House, 227-9498
Torres Taco Haven
Twin Liquors
United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County
Villa Finale
Wash Shake Wag

CLICK HERE for more info about KWA membership.
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King William Association
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
1032 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX  78210
Phone: (210) 227-8786    Fax: (210) 227-8030
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