Community
Events & Notices
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SAY Sí La Ví:
Annual Watercolor Show & Sale
May 22-29,
10 am - 6 pm
Bolivar Hall & Shops
in La Villita
saysi.org
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CineMundo:
Viva Las Vegas
Sat., May 29, 8:30 pm
Main Plaza, 115 N. Main
Slab Cinema and the Main Plaza Conservancy present CineMundo, a monthly outdoor film series at Main Plaza.
slabcinema.com
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The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Presents
Waiting for Godot
Through May 30
The Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start,
1400 S. Alamo
Call 1-800-838-3006 for tickets.
classictheatre.org
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Open Writing Workshop
Mon., May 31,
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa
Join this peer-driven workshop facilitated by longtime Gemini Ink students and volunteers Jim Dawes and Roland Huff. Bring 6 - 10 copies of your work to share! Call 734-9673 or visit geminiink.org for info.
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Liberty Bar
Opens June 2
Liberty Bar at The Convent, 1111 S. Alamo
A warm King William welcome to Liberty Bar! They will open at 11 am on Wednesday, June 2.
liberty-bar.com
(210) 227-1187
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The SAY Sí Biennial:
New Work
Opening Reception on Thu., June 3, 6 - 9 pm
First Friday Reception on
Fri., June 4, 6 - 9 pm
SAY Si, 1518 S. Alamo
New works featuring SAY Si leadership and exemplary alumni. 50% of sales benefit SAY Si. Artwork by Mike Schroeder, Jorge Garza, Jeannette MacDougall, Roland Garza, Jon Hinojosa, and Jesse and Marcos Medellin.
saysi.org
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Open Mic Night
Fri., June 4, 7 pm
Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa
Limited spaces available! Call 734-9673 or visit geminiink.org for info.
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The Windows 4x4
Tyisha, Tom, Tito & Tiffany
Fri., June 4, 9 & 10 pm
Jump-Start Performance Co., 108 Blue Star
Call 227-5867 or visit jump-start.org for info.
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Historic Farm and Ranch Workshop
Sat., June 5, 9 am - 4 pm
Cliff Morton Development & Business Service Center, 1901 S. Alamo
Registration $20
Presented by the San Antonio Conservation Society and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Partners in the Field program. Register at saconservation.org or call 224-6163.
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Calling All Boys!
Cub Scout Pack #765
now accepting applications for 1st-5th grade boys, for 2010-2011. June's Pack Meet is "Field of Dreams 2010," on Saturday, June 19, at 7:05 pm at the San Antonio Missions vs. Midland Rockhounds game.
Please contact Patricia Garcia Duarte, Cub Master, 394-0547, mspatty73@yahoo.com.
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Community Event Listings
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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).
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In Memoriam
Karen Casillas, a former
King William resident, passed away on Saturday, May 15. Karen and her husband Dr. Ernest Casillas were longtime residents at 504 King William Street. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. You may read her obituary online.
Eva Voelkel, owner of Voelkel Woodcrafts Gifts & Eats on Probandt Street and sister of King William resident Olga Flores, passed away on Monday, May 24. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. You may read her obituary online. A rosary will be held on Monday, May 31, at 6:30 pm at St. Leo's Catholic Church, 4401 S. Flores. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 1, at 12 pm at St. Leo's Catholic Church with a procession to follow to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Guests are asked to please wear happy colors to services.
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June General Meeting
Wednesday, June 2, 7 pm
Blue Star Brewing Co., 1414 S. Alamo
Enjoy a cold drink and learn more about what's happening in your neighborhood!
Join us for the introduction of the new KWA scholarship recipients, the election of nominating committee members, a presentation on the San Antonio River projects underway in our area, and the results of a King William Fair survey.
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King William Artist Exhibit
feat. Jack Kent
Thursday, June 3, 6-9 pm
KWA office, 1032 S. Alamo
Courtesy Estate of Jack Kent
Starting Thursday, June 3, a new cultural art program will begin in our neighborhood. Every two months a King William resident artist will be featured in our newsletter and their work will be displayed in the KWA office at 1032 S. Alamo, where it can be viewed from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday, and on the First Thursday Artwalk starting June 3 from 6 to 9 pm. The artist will be present, if possible, at the First Thursday Artwalk, and wine and cheese will be served courtesy of a new neighborhood business, Pig Liquors, 1017 S. Presa, 226-6465, pigliquors.net.
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KWAKs
(King William Area Kids)
Summer Kick Off
Meet & Play
Saturday, June 5, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Chris Park, on Camp Street (at S. Flores)
Bring bikes, balls, bathing suits, etc.
KWAKs is for ALL families living in the King William, Lavaca, Southtown, and South Flores neighborhoods. Join us to meet your neighbors and play together!
Find out more on the KWAKs Facebook Group page, or email
shandellegirdley@gmail.com or mtaylor0331@gmail.com.
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King William
Concerts in the Park
feat. Guitar Ensemble
Sunday, June 13, 7 pm
San Antonio River Authority grounds,
100 E. Guenther
(on the banks of the river between
the Johnson and Guenther Street bridges)
Join your neighbors and friends at the FREE King William Concerts in the Park! Click here for more information about the 2010 concert series.
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Safety UpdateVehicle and bicycle thefts have recently been reported in our neighborhood. Please take precautions to keep your vehicles and bicycles secure by:
- locking and parking them in the safest place possible;
- not leaving valuable items in your vehicles;
- and immediately reporting ALL suspicious activity to the San Antonio Police Department at 207-7273 (non-emergency) or 911 (emergency).
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Help Shape the Future of
Our Neighborhood
The King William Association is looking for active KWA members willing to serve as Nominating Committee and/or Board of Directors candidates.
Nominating Committee members are needed to help identify neighbors who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors.
Board of Directors candidates are placed on the ballot to be elected for a one-year term (September 2010 through August 2011) and are eligible to serve for three consecutive terms.
Email king.william@sbcglobal.net for more details and to get involved.
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Office Volunteers Needed
Syeira Budd, Neighborhood Association Coordinator, will be out of the KWA office from Monday, June 28, through Friday, July 16. Volunteers are needed to keep the office open during that time. If you are available to answer the phone and assist visitors for one or more shifts (Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm), please contact Syeira at king.william@sbcglobal.net.
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KWA Business Members
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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
Liberty Bar
Macondo Foundation
Marita Emmett Law Office
Martin & Drought, P.C.
Mission Restaurant Supply
Mission Trail Rotary Club
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
king.william@sbcglobal.net
www.KingWilliamAssociation.org www.KWFair.org
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