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Listen To The Music
Don't miss "Listen To The Music: A Celebration Of Music Of The 70's!", showing March 4th through April 10th at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre, located at Bldg. 2652 Harney Road, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. performance. Thursdays ($29) and Fridays-Saturdays ($32). Military with I.D. Thursdays ($26) and Fridays-Saturdays ($29). For reservations and directions, call (210)222-9694 or go to www.fortsamhoustonmwr.com.

Butterflies: Caterpillar Flight School
The San Antonio Zoo's butterfly exhibit, "Butterflies: Caterpillar Flight School", will be open from Saturday, March 6th through Sunday, March 21st. The exhibit is a favorite of visitors of all ages, featuring a spectacular garden where you can immerse yourself in a lush butterfly habitat surrounded by hundreds of butterflies moving freely throughout the exhibit. It's a photographer's paradise filled with 15 to 20 species of butterflies which will delight guests through intimate interaction and fun-filled photo opportunities. These beautiful, colorful creatures are curious, approachable and often rest on visitors as they stroll through the garden. Guests go home with a greater understanding and appreciation of these fragile, beautiful butterflies, and the importance of maintaining their habitat to ensure their survival. The exhibit is open from 10am to 5pm daily with a $1 surcharge added to your Admission. For more details, call the San Antonio Zoo at or go to www.sazoo-aq.org.

Girls Get The Message
Girls Get The Message is a 6 session two-hour program that encourages and equips girls and young women ages 15-18 to think critically about how media messages are constructed and provides opportunities for them to craft their own media messages. The program will take place March 10th, 17th, and 24th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Ronald Reagan High School, RM 155. You do not need to attend NEISD to enroll in the class. For more information, call 210-212-2598.

All You Can Eat Sausage Fest
Satisfy your hunger at the Polish American Center's "All You Can Eat" Sausage Fest on Thursday, March 11th at the Polish American Center. Only $7.00 per plate continuously served from 11am - 7pm. Fresh Kiolbassa sausage, homemade sauerkraut, creamed new potatoes, green beans, coffee/tea. DJ/Karaoke from 4pm-8pm. Polish American Center, 2611 Mission Rd. 922-6277. To pre-order plates call Al Jendzrey at 210-633-0286. For more information call 210-287-1413.

Nix Heart Wellness Series
The Nix Health Care Foundation is offering a free heart wellness series. Dr. Avie Grunspan will be presenting "Sleep and the Effects on Heart Disease" on Thursday, March 11th beginning at 6pm at Nix Medical Center, located at 414 Navarro in the 5th Floor Auditorium. Learn how to detect, prevent and treat heart disease. Plus, there will be free sleep screenings administered by Academy Diagnostics LLC and a drawing for a free sleep study. Refreshments provided. Complimentary parking is available at the Houston Street Garage, corner of Navarro and College. RSVP or for more information: (210) 579-3157.

Boys & Girls Club BBQ Fundraiser
Come out March 11th for some great BBQ and support Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio. Cost is $7 per plate and your donation is matched – dollar for dollar - by the SA Yes Foundation. Two locations: the Goodwill parking lot at 281 & Bitters and the Endura parking lot at Loop 410 & Jones Maltsburger. 11am to 7pm. Learn more at www.begreatsa.org.

Alamo City Cluster Of Dog Shows
The Alamo City Cluster of Dog Shows will take place March 11 - 14 at Freeman Coliseum Complex, Morris Center. Free admission and Free Parking (east gate). Over 150 breeds of dogs from US, Canada & Mexico in competition. Family event. Lots of wonderful vendors with dog and non dog items. Dog Show tours Friday afternoon (3/12/10) and Saturday (3/13/10). Also, special shows on Wednesday, 3/10/10 Chihuahuas, Dobermans, Pugs, Dachshunds, Poodles, American Eskimo Dogs, French Bulldogs. Phone number: 210-853-3369 the week of the show.

San Antonio Botanical Garden Spring Break
Join the fun at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! March 15-20, there will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. For kids: Discovery Wagon activities from 10 am- 2pm M-F, plus a different children’s program each morning starting at 10am, M-F. For the family: Garden and Nature Walks every morning, M-Sa and a Spring Plant Sale from 9 am- 12 pm M-F. Also, a new family activity will debut: Great Spring Break Garden Adventure & Family Adventure Night. This activity is an interactive, online family adventure that will culminate in a final meeting on March 19. $35 per family. Pre-register with Sasha Kodet at (210) 207-3270 or sasha.kodet@sanantonio.gov.

1st Annual Farias 5K & Bunny Run/Walk
The 1st Annual Farias 5K & Bunny Run/Walk and 1 Mile Bunny Chase will take place on Saturday, March 20th starting at 8am at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 4002 Roosevelt Ave., 78214. Proceeds benefit Bexar County Emergency Scene Rehab. Go to www.active.com to register. For more information call 210.262.0776 or e-mail joey@joefarias.com.

Addiction Solution Open House
An Addiction Solution Open House will be held Friday and Saturday March 26th and 27th, from 9-11am each day. Learn how to help your addicted family member, and how Teen Challenge of Texas works with adults and their families, the legal system, and the business community across the state to solve the drug epidemic. TC Texas is tuition-free, and has served those 18 years and older for over 40 years. The Open House will be held at the Follis Resource Center on the headquarters campus, 3850 S Loop 1604 W, San Antonio 78264. No charge, RSVP appreciated – call 804-514-7145 or email Pam.Umstead@tctexas.org. More information is available at www.tctexas.org.

Hooves, Hearts & Heroes Benefit Dinner
Help provide therapeutic riding for wounded warriors by attending the Hooves, Hearts & Heroes Benefit Dinner on Saturday, March 27 at Ye Kendall Inn in Boerne. The fundraising dinner, hosted by Triple H Equitherapy Center, will feature a reception, seated dinner and silent auction. Also, a program emceed by KSAT 12 news anchor Ursula Pari will feature Triple H riding programs and will honor all wounded warriors at Brooke Army Medical Center. Tickets for the event are $125 per person. Table sponsorships are available for $1,250 and silent auction donations are welcome. Call 830-510-9515 by March 15 to make reservations for the benefit dinner.

Comfort Spring Market Day & Gospel Fest
The town of Comfort invites you to celebrate Spring at the Comfort Spring Market Day & Gospel Fest on Saturday, March 27th from 10am to 4pm at Comfort Park on Highway 27. Spring Market Day is great for Spring shopping and decorating and includes a wonderful selection of arts and crafts, home décor items, clothing, accessories, garden items, autographed books and much more. It also includes an ongoing gospel music fest with performers from the surrounding area and fun family activities for the kids. Admission is free. For more information, call 210-822-2378 or go to www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com.

Girls Inc. San Antonio Science Festival
The Girls Inc. San Antonio Science Festival takes place on Saturday, March 27th at 12pm-4pm at Sunken Garden Theatre, 3875 N. St. Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212. This is a family-friendly event featuring hands-on science activities and workshops to encourage girls ages 6 to 18 to participate in Science, Math and Technology by exploring, asking questions and solving problems at various festival activity booths. Admission is $6 ($5 for groups of 10 or more).

ACCD Earth Day Celebration
Alamo Colleges will celebrate Earth Day with guest speaker, Texas rancher David Bamberger, and "green" activities at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday, March 27 from 10am to 2pm. Activities available at the Earth Day event include recycled art crafts for kids, watersaver gardening tips, discovery wagons, plant education with Master Naturalists and the work of local artists, including San Antonio’s Anthony Quintanilla, who will showcase environmental-friendly art. For more information on all San Antonio Botanical Garden events, visit www.sabot.org.

Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run and Walk
The San Antonio "Get Your Rear In Gear" 5K Run and Walk will be held on Sunday morning, March 28th at Brackenridge Park. The event will highlight the importance of screening for colon cancer. The event series as an important place to gather and celebrate colon cancer survivors, remember those lost to this disease and honor those who are still battling. For more information, go to www.getyourrearingear.com.

HGMS PTA Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Join the Hector Garcia Middle School PTA as they host their 1st Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction at the Cedar Creek Golf Course on March 28th. This event is open to the public. Proceeds from this tournament provide programs that help support activities that enhance the student’s experience at middle school and support Northside ISD's Pillars of Character curriculum. Format is a 4-person scramble with shotgun start at 1:30pm. Check in is at 12:30p.m. Silent Auction starts at 5p.m. Entry fee includes golf cart, goodie bag and dinner. Dinner-only tickets are also available. Entry fees start at $85.00 for individual golfer with team and sponsorship pricing available. For registration information and further details on sponsorship go to garciams.nisd.net. 210-415-3245

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Of cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer is the nation's second leading cancer killer. Yet it is highly preventable, through screening. Over time, if undetected, colorectal cancer becomes a killer. But screening tests can find it early, when treatment is most effective. Even better, this is one cancer you can prevent. Screening finds precancerous polyps that can be removed before they turn into colorectal cancer. So stop this disease. Get screened for colorectal cancer. Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, go to www.cdc.gov/screenforlife.

Be Great SA Challenge
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio is dedicated to providing kids with a safe place to learn and grow. Now they need your help. Through March 31st, when you give to the clubs, your gift is matched - dollar for dollar - thanks to a grant from the S.A. Yes Foundation. For more information, call (210)436-0686 or go to www.begreatsachallenge.org.

Orchid Show & Sale
The Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale, "Easter Orchids" will take place on April 3rd & 4th at Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, located at 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746. The Show & Plant Sale will take place Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For more information, call (512) 477-8672.

Fish & Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser
A fundraiser of Fish and Shrimp Dinners is being held to support the Mi Casa Foundation, which helps homes that care for needy children and elderly in Mexico. The dinners are being hosted by the Knights of Columbus and will be held during the Fridays of Lent from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Holy Spirit Church, 758 West Ramsey. Plates are $7.50 each and may be purchased at the door. Drive-through is available. For more information, visit www.micasafoundation.org.

6th Annual Party For A Cure
Hotel Valencia's Vbar, located downtown along the River Walk, will host its 6th Annual Party for a Cure™ on Thursday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Join fellow chic and sophisticated citizens to help raise awareness for breast cancer and support the San Antonio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. KSAT 12's Leslie Mouton and Dave Rios from KONO 101.1 will be emceeing this year’s event which will also feature silent and live auctions hosted by auctioneer Jerry Chappel. For more information, please visit www.valenciagroup.com.

TMS History Faire and Culture Fest
Tejeda Middle School will hold the 9th Annual History Faire and Culture Fest on April 10th from 10am to 4pm. Several student organizations, such as the Tejeda Young Historians, will attend. There will also be historical and cultural groups represented, including Buffalo Soldiers, WWI and WWII re-enactors, Irish dancers, cadence cloggers, submarine veterans, Society for Creative Anachronisms and many more. For more information, call 210-482-2260.

33rd Annual Statesman Capitol 10K
Don't miss the 33rd Annual Statesman Capitol 10K on Sunday, April 11th in Austin, Texas, presented by HEB. The event is the largest 10K in Texas and the fifth largest in the nation. The Capitol 10,000 attracts the silly to the serious and has become an annual rite of spring in Austin, Texas. Bring the whole family to this fun, festive event. Walk it, jog it or run it, just don't miss it! Get Your Feet on the Street! The run starts at Congress Avenue Bridge at Barton Springs Road. For more information, go to www.statesman.com/cap10k/.

VITA Free Tax Preparation
Do you earn less than $45,000 a year? Then you may qualify. VITA is a service of the Alamo City Coalition For Economic Self Sufficiency. VITA will prepare your taxes electronically and if you have your refund direct deposited, you can get your refund within 10-14 days. All VITA tax preparers are trained and certified to IRS standards to complete basic individual tax returns. This service is completely free. To find a VITA site near you call the united way help line at 2-1-1 or visit www.vitasa.org.

Walk Across Texas
The annual Walk Across Texas® official Fiesta event literally gives visitors a "walk across Texas" right in the heart of San Antonio. The Texas Native Trail winds through an 11-acre native area of the Botanical Garden allowing guests to experience three diverse ecosystems of Texas. Walk Across Texas® activities will take place on Saturday, April 17th from 8am - 12 Noon and include sampling Pioneer biscuits, guided garden tours, nature displays and children's crafts and games. Also, the Botanical Garden has commissioned a Bird Watch to be built for the public to experience such birds as an Inca dove, red-shouldered hawk and long-billed thrasher - common in the Garden, but difficult to spot elsewhere in the city. For more information, call 210-824-9474 or go to www.sabot.org.

Barron Prize For Young Heroes
Children's book author T.A. Barron believes that today's youth can make a difference in their world. He created the Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which honors young people from ages 8 to 18 who have planned and carried out extraordinary service activities to benefit their communities and/or the environment. Winners receive $2500 to be applied to their higher education or their service project. The 2010 deadline for nominations is April 30th. Entry packets can be found at www.barronprize.org.

Shirts Off Their Backs Charity Calendar
The Bulverde Area Humane Society are selling their "Shirts Off Their Backs" calendar to help raise funds for their cause. 100% of sales go to the shelter. You can order them on eBay under 2010 charity calendars or on their website at www.bulverdeareahumanesociety.com.

Fiesta Noche Del Rio
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest-running outdoor musical revue of its kind in the U.S. will run May 14 – August 14, announced 2010 Chairman Rocky Hoffman. All shows are performed at the outdoor Arneson River Theatre every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens; and $5 for children ages 6-14. Group and military discounts are also available. For tickets, call (210) 226-4651 or visit www.fiestanochedelrio.com.

Thomas Jefferson High School Class Of 1980
The Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1980 is searching for classmates! The 30 year reunion will be 7/17/10 in Wonderland Mall. Please contact Cyndi Alvarez at 512-762-5211 or email cyndialvarez@austin.rr.com. Information can also be located on Facebook at the Thomas Jefferson Class of 1980 group page.

Community Programs

Meals On Wheels Of San Antonio
Meals On Wheels of San Antonio needs meal delivery drivers with their own vehicles to deliver hot meals to homebound elderly and disabled citizens. The program also needs kitchen volunteers to prepare and package hot meals. For more information, contact Marsha Wiltz at (210)735-5115.

CCST Head Start Program
The Community Council of South Texas Head Start Program is in need of teacher and office assistants. Volunteers will work primarily with children ages 3-5. Programs are in Seguin, New Braunfels, Marion, Cibolo, and McQueeney. All applicants must pass a criminal background check. Training will be provided. For more information, contact Melba A. Romo at (830)379-8090 or email mromo@ccsct.org.

Baptist Child And Family Services
The Baptist Child and Family Services needs foster parents and foster-to-adopt parents. There are several qualifications, including attending 30 to 35 hours of pre-service training. Training is held on a monthly basis. For more information, contact Deborah Wilson at (210)208-5631.

Air Force Villages Hospice
The Air Force Villages Hospice needs volunteers for clerical work and patient care. Volunteers must be at least 18 and pass a criminal background check. Training and orientation will be provided. For more information, contact Katie Boggs at (210)838-6349 or (210)838-6340.

AACOG Agency On Aging
The Alamo Area Council of Governments' Bexar Area Agency On Aging needs volunteers to advocate for nursing homes and assisted living facility residents. Duties include investigating and resolving complaints. Training will be provided. For more information, contact Nick Monreal at (210)362-5236 or email nmonreal@aacog.com.

Homes For Our Troops
Across America, people are supporting Homes For Our Troops, which builds specially adapted homes for our severely injured veterans. Now, it's your turn to help a local hero, Army Sergeant Nathan Hunt who lost both his legs while serving in Iraq. Sergeant Hunt was part of a military convoy searching for roadside bombs in Baghdad, Iraq, when his vehicle ran over an IED, causing the immediate amputation of both of his legs, in May 2008. He volunteered to protect our freedom. You can volunteer your time – donate materials – or make a cash donation to this effort. To get involved, visit homesforourtroops.org or call 866-7-TROOPS.

The Truth About Smokeless Tobacco
Did you know that smokeless tobacco is just as dangerous as smoking cigarettes? Don't be fooled because it's smokeless. Smokeless tobaccos is the leading cause of oral cancer. Each year, over 30,000 people learn they have oral cancer because of their use of smokeless tobacco. Learn more from the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse by calling (210)225-4741.

Catholic Charities Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Catholic Charities, of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, needs volunteers for its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Volunteers will work as teachers' aides, tutors, mentors, art teachers for the visually impaired and other programs. For more information, call (210)222-0301.

Get Active Texas!
The Texas Orthopedic Association is encouraging all Texans to get active and make exercise a regular part of your daily routine. The amount of exercise you get from early childhood into your senior years can keep your bones, muscles, and joints strong. Orthopedic surgeons says just 30 minutes of moderate activity a day will increase bone density, and improve muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility. So get healthy and Get Active Texas!

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
For the 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's Disease, there is no cure; but for them and their families, there is care. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers counseling, education, and support services nationwide that can help imiprove quality of life. For more information, call (866)AFA-8484 or go to www.alzfdn.org.

CASA Volunteers
CASA, Child Advocates San Antonio needs volunteers who can attend court and advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children. CASA offers free training throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, call (210)225-7070.

Dress For Success San Antonio Suit Campaign
The "Dress For Success" San Antonio Suit Campaign is an ongoing program that seeks donations of new or nearly new suits, separates and accessories for low-income women to wear on job interviews. For more information, call (210)737-1515.

EyeCare America
Many uninsured Americans are seeing their way clear to a free eye exam that may save their sight. EyeCare America's Glaucoma Eyecare Program is for U.S. Citizens or legal residents who have not had an eye exam in a year or more and are determined to be at risk for glaucoma. For more information, call (800)391-3937 or go to www.eyecareamerica.org.

South Texas Blood & Tissue Center
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is looking for volunteers to be blood donor recruitment assistants at mobile and promotional blood drives. Orientation and training will be provided. For more information, contact Susan Smith at 210-731-5555, ext 1388.

Blood Clot Prevention
Blood clots are serious, so it's important to know the signs and get treated right away. You're at higher risk for a clot if you've recently had surgery or a stroke or if you have difficulty walking. Talk to your doctor about it. A message from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. For a free copy of a guide to help prevent blood clots, call 1-800-358-9295.

Foundation Fighting Blindness
If you are 55 or older, you could be at risk for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older Americans. But there are treatments available and things you can do to help preserve your vision. The Foundation Fighting Blindness and the AMD Alliance are working together to provide answers for those affected and for those at risk. For free information, call 1-800-734-2005.

Texas Cord Blood Bank
Becoming a mother is an amazing thing. It's a joyous event that is shared by you, family, and friends. But your joy and love can reach much farther than that, because thousands of people with life-threatening diseases like leukemia could be helped with the right cord blood match. In the past, umbilical cords were thrown away. But today, blood from the umbilical cord can be collected after your baby’s birth and donated to a public cord blood bank. More cord blood from the people in our community means more patients will get the transplant they need. Donating is simple. There is no cost to you, and labor, delivery, and the health of your baby are not affected. After donation, the cord blood units are listed on the Be The Match Registry for any patient searching for a match. When you give birth to life, you also give birth to hope. Talk to your doctor and ask how you can donate - or contact your local cord blood bank, the Texas Cord Blood Bank at (800) 292-5534, Extension 1865, for more information.

Library Of Congress
Nothing inspires imagination like reading. When you open a book, you can explore magnificent worlds...meet new friends and discover grand adventures. The Library Of Congress encourages you to find out more about the wonders of reading. For more information, go to www.loc.gov.

ADA Stop Diabetes
It's the number one cause of blindness ini adults. Having it doubles your risk of heart attack and stroke...and every year, it kills more Americans than breast cancer and AIDS combined. It's diabetes. Join the movement to help the American Diabetes Association stop diabetes once and for all. To find out how you can help, call 1-800-DIABETES or go to www.stopdiabetes.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Supporters can now donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters via cell phone! The agency has launched a ‘Text Giving’ program allowing donations through cell phones and the internet. Anyone can donate $5 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters by simply texting “Kids” to 40579. The purpose of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas program is to provide the support children need to learn to make good choices, avoid risky behaviors and to develop the assets they need to grow up to become healthy, contributing, productive adults. For more information, call (210) 225-6322 or visit www.bigmentor.org.

American Stroke Association
If you feel the onset of a sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness, or sudden trouble walking, talking or seeing, you could be having a stroke. Learn to recognize a stroke, because time lost is brain lost. For more information, call (888)4-STROKE, or go to www.strokeassociation.org.

Emergency Preparedness
Does your family have a plan in the event of an emergency? So many people are caught off-guard and unprepared. Take the time to talk to your family about creating an Emergency Plan. Talk about things like where to meet, who would pick up the kids, and what supplies you should have. To find out more from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, go to www.ready.gov.

Boys Town Foster Parents
Volunteer foster parents are needed at Boys Town to care for children and adolescents in need of a family home. The Boys Town program can train willing parents and provide support. A 40-hour pre-service training is required. For more information, call (210)271-1010.

San Antonio International Airport
The San Antonio International Airport is seeking helpers for the volunteer ambassador program to meet and greet passengers and visitors, provide information about the airport and San Antonio and assist public relations with special events. Parking, training, and uniforms are provided. For more information, call (210)207-3546.

Low Vision Resource Center
The Low Vision Resource Center needs guides to assist blind individuals at monthly meetings and at community health fairs throughout San Antonio to educate the public about the center's programs. Training provided. For more information, call (210)287-0341.

Habitat For Humanity
Now is the time...the time to make a difference...to take a stand...to get involved...to make a change. Now is the time to raise a hammer and drive a nail, to build a wall and open a door to a new life. Now is the time to help Habitat For Humanity to build hope and change lives for a family in our community or around the world. To get involved in building a home and to get more information, call Habitat For Humanity at 1-800-422-4828 or visit www.habitat.org.

Selective Service System
Here's a message for all 17 and 18 year old men living in the U.S. Don't forget that it is your civic responsibility to register with the Selective Service when you turn 18. Registering for the Selective Service is a federal law. You can get a Selective Service registration card at your local post office or you can register online at www.sss.gov.

Hispanic College Fund
This year, 90 percent of colleges saw an increase in financial aid applications. Will your family be prepared to pay for college when it's time? Let the Hispanic College Fund help your family to achieve the college dream. This Web-based program is open to all students and empowers them to pursue a college education, attain a professional career, and give back to their communities. To learn more, visit www.hispanicyouth.org/institute or call (202)296-5400.

Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous-FA-is having a free meetings on Mondays (Downtown) at 502 East Nueva at 6:30 pm at St. John Lutheran Church; Thursday evenings at 7 pm at the Jewish Community Center on Wurzbach and NW Military Highway; and on Saturday mornings at 9 am at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church on Basse by the Quarry. For more information, call Virginia at 210-421-6343 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Save The Manatee
Adopt a real Florida manatee with a known history from Save the Manatee Club, and help protect these endangered marine mammals. An adoption costs $25 and includes a color photo, biography, and adoption certificate, plus a membership handbook and more. Or for $35, get a free 2010 manatee wall calendar! Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit www.savethemanatee.org.

American Water Works Association
Everyday across America, dedicated professionals work to keep you safe. And you can help. You see, when it comes to keeping your water safe, you are the first line of defense. If you see someone tampering with a fire hydrant, or a suspicious person lurking around your local reservoir or treatment facility, pick up the phone and call the police. Working together we can keep our communities safe. This message brought to you by the American Water Works Association.

American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
A memorial that pays tribute to the sacrifices of our brave veterans through all our wars is long overdue. The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial will be a symbol of lasting gratitude to the men and women whose lives were forever changed in service to our country. Our warriors come home injured with afflictions that they’ll have for the rest of their lives. So we can never repay that. One of the best things that we can do for them, to honor them, is not forget what they’ve done. To make a tax-deductible donation, call 1-800-331-7590 or visit www.avdlm.org and help honor our disabled American veterans.

Animal Defense League
The Animal Defense League is reaching out to the community to help meet their goal of $1.5 million so that they can build a new kennel and demolish the old one. Your donation will help provide a brand new kennel that will be larger to better accommodate the animals, provide up to date heating and cooling, have better lighting and a new indoor walkway open to the public for viewing the animals. Any donation you make to the Animal Defense League is completely tax deductible. Your gift will provide their animals with a better chance at finding a forever home. For more information, go to www.adltexas.org.

Tobacco Prevention & Control Coalition San Antonio
The San Antonio Tobacco Prevention & Control Coalition (SA-TPCC) is a multi-organization partnership supported by a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services to deliver a comprehensive tobacco prevention and control program in Bexar County. For more information on resources for people who want to quit smoking, go to www.tobaccofreesa.org.

Foster Pet Parents
Have you ever considered becoming a Foster Pet Parent? With so many pets filling up shelter space, fostering gives dogs and cats more time to find homes. Local animal shelters euthanize dozens of healthy and well-behaved dogs and cats every day to make room for even more animals coming into the shelter. Fostering saves lives and is a great opportunity to volunteer, contribute to the community, teach children the responsibilities of pet care, and to find the right type of pet for you and your family. For more information, go to www.sanantoniopets.org/foster.htm.

United Way 211 Call Center
If you would like to be a volunteer and make a real difference iin someone's life, the United Way 211 Call Center is looking for volunteers to work as "call specialists". Every day, the 211 Call Center responds to hundreds of people seeking help with personal and family problems. Free training and staff support is provided. For more information, email mdamsgaard@unitedwaysatx.org.

Peace Corps
If you have skills in education, the environment, business, I.T., or health, consider becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. 4,000 new volunteers are needed each year. Assignments last 2 years and are available in over 75 countries. For more information, go to www.peacecorps.gov.

UnitedHealth HEROES
There are new grants available to help young people combat childhood obesity. Schools and youth-focused, community center-based programs are eligible for UnitedHealth HEROES grants up to one thousand dollars to help children learn about childhood obesity and to design, address and implement programs that combat it in their communities. To obtain an application, visit www.ysa.org.

Goodwill of San Antonio
Think about it. Is it harder making a start or finding the courage to restart? Goodwill helps those with life challenges find reemployment, regain their independence, and renew their lives; all through the power of work. You can help. For more information, call (877)74-AHAND(24263) or go to www.goodwillsa.org.

HealthLink Monthly Pain Support Group
Monthly Pain Support Group sponsored by the Fibromyalgia/Arthritis/Chronic Pain Support Group, held at HealthLink (at the corner of Bitters and West Ave – next to Hobby Lobby), 288 Bitters Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216 on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This is a free support group that will foster hope and empowerment for everyone. For more information, call HealthLink at (210)297-9900.

Adult Vaccinations
Vaccination is not just for kids. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases urges all adults to speak with your doctor about vaccinations you need. More U.S. adults die of vaccine-preventable diseases than from breast cancer, AIDS, or traffic accidents. And adults can spread diseases to others at even greater risk, like infants. Protect yourself and those close to you by getting immunized. Learn more by visiting www.adultvaccination.org.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society iConnect
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has formed iConnect, a new networking group bringing cancer survivors together for support. Adult survivors of all cancer types, between the ages of 21 and 40, meet once a month to discuss the hot topics of their lives. All events are free, but do require a reservation. To find out more about iConnect, visit www.lls.org/stx or call (800)683-24-58.

BeMyHero.com
Are you ready to walk a dog? Play with a cat? Raise funds? Clean kennels? Are you ready to do what Martha Stewart was the first to do — pledge to make a difference in the life of a shelter pet? When you pledge to volunteer at one of the 7,500-plus shelters in the Adopt-A-Pet.com database, Purina ONE will donate $5 to participating shelters in the One Hope Network, up to $500,000. For more information, go to www.bemyhero.com.

Nix Health Care System ADHD & Sleep
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