City of Leon Valley E-News for Week-ending October 12, 2012

Small town hospitality, big city advantages

Celebrating Our Heritage,

Planning for the Future

Greetings!

As we prepare to celebrate our history and heritage, as a City, the work to plan for the future continues.

Leon Valley Days are coming!

Visit City of Leon Valley City Seal LeonValleyDays.com for more information. Join us in celebrating our culture, history, and heritage. You're invited to join us for the commemorative events celebrating the City's 60th Anniversary as a city and the Historic Huebner-Onion Homestead's 150th (Sesquicentennial) Anniversary.

Also attached is the flyer related to the Leon Valley Days; click here Leon Valley Days

The Leon Valley City Council's next Regular Meeting is on October 16 beginning at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. There is a special session beginning at 4 p.m. for the conduct of Executive Session interviews with candidates for the City Attorney contract.

Other important matters on the October 16 City Council Agenda include the development agreement related to the former Fiesta Dodge Property and the Municipal Facility Design Services Contract to provide architectural services for projects identified in the May 2012 Bond Election.

The City Council will also consider authorizing an amendment to a contract for professional services to Halff Associates for the enhancement of the Bandera Road corridor.

The City of Leon Valley is accepting applications for the Leon Valley Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors in Place 6 with appointment to serve until September 30, 2014. Email your application and resume to Claudia Mora, Economic Development Director at c.mora@leonvalleytexas.gov.

Well Plaque Dedication Ceremony Planned for Evers School Road Well

A ceremony is planned on Wednesday, October 31 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., to dedicate a plaque that tells the story of the Evers School Road Well. The well was relocated to its present location and restored from the first school in Leon Valley. The well is located in front of the Leon Valley Conference Center. Special guests are invited. Refreshments will be provided following the plaque dedication. The public is cordially welcome to attend.

November 6 General Election Information

Waiting to Vote!

Finally, don't forget that you can vote early in the General & U.S. Presidential Elections during the Early Voting Period at our very own Leon Valley Conference Center. Click on the blue lettering to access the schedule for Early Voting: Joint General & Special Election on November 6, 2012.

For more information, visit the Bexar County Elections website: http://elections.bexar.org or call 210-335-Vote.

As always, we invite you to Connect with Us... to obtain the current City of Leon Valley news and information from the City's website.

Janie Willman

City Secretary

Leon Valley City Council Meetings

Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.

Please note that Special City Council Meetings can be scheduled for different days and beginning times.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are also posted on the City's website. Click here for more information.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are posted on the City's Bulletin Board outside the City Hall front doors at 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, 78238, at least 72 hours before the start of the meeting posted, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Other City Meetings & Community Events This Coming Week

For information on City Meetings this week, visit the City's home page. Click on the link to Public Meetings.

The public is welcome to attend any public meeting.

For other City events, Click here to view the City's Calendar of Events.

Out and About the Neighborhood

Shop Leon Valley first, help to strengthen our local economy!

Shop first, buy fresh at the Leon Valley Farmer's Market. The Leon Valley Farmer's Market locates on the Parking Lot next to the Leon Valley Public Library on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NeighborWoods Program Information. For information about the newly-adopted NeighborWoods Program, call Community Development Director Kristie Flores at 210-684-1391, Extension 227. The NeighborWoods Program link will be available on the City's website soon.

4th Annual Leon Valley Arbor Day Tree Adoption & Celebration

Make plans

to attend the 4th Annual Leon Valley Arbor Day Tree Adoption & Celebration on Saturday, November 10, between 9 a.m. & 12 Noon at the Library & Conference Center Grounds, 6421 Evers Road.

The Forest Oaks Garden Club meets next on Wednesday, November 14 at the Leon Valley Public Library at 1:00 p.m. The speaker is Keith Heise, President, Water Garden Club of South Texas.

The Leon Valley Fire Department

in conjunction with the International Association of

Fire Fighters is hosting the 3rd Annual Leon Valley Food Drive for the San Antonio Food Bank. This year's goal is 6,000 pounds.

Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Leon Valley Fire Department or at City Hall, 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, 78238, beginning October 15 and ending November 16.

T'ai Chi Chich: Saturday mornings at 8 a.m., join us at the Leon Valley Public Library for T'ai Chi Chih: Joy Through Movement.

T'ai Chi Chich is an easy to learn set of movements focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called "Chi." It does not require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. People of all ages can learn it.

We meet, rain or shine, all year around. Come join the group! For information, call the Leon Valley Public Library at 210 - 684-0720.

In This Issue

City Council Meeting Update

Celebrate Our Heritage

Plan for the Future

Evers School Road Well Plaque Dedication Set

Leon Valley City Hall Location, Phone, and Hours

City Hall Phone Number

210-684-1391

City Hall Hours

Monday through Thursday,

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.