As women of a certain age, we’ve all been there. The time between our annual mammogram and waiting on the results can be excruciating long, especially for those of us who have a family history of breast cancer. We wait. We worry. We pray. And for the majority of women, the result of their mammogram […]
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Holiday Ole Market Fashions
The 21st edition of the Junior League of San Antonio’s Holiday Ole Market kicked off last night at the Expo Hall at the Freeman Coliseum. This one of the the JLSA’s major fundraisers. All the net proceeds go directly back into the community by the programs that they support. And it’s just loads of fun […]
Why ALS Research Matters
I’ve probably seen hundreds of ALS Ice Bucket Challenges show up on my various social media feeds by now. I’ve only actually clicked on just a handful. It’s not because I don’t care. I think the #IceBucketChallenge may go down in history as the most successful social media campaigns ever. It is certainly a novel […]
Bless Your Ole’
Holiday Ole’ Market is just around the corner. It is the perfect place to find unique and specialized gifts to put under your Christmas tree. It is also combines shopping and entertainment like no other event in town. I think I have attended every year. I also served on the Ole’ committee when I was […]
The Rivertini Pour-Off
San Antonio loves the River Walk. There is an upcoming event that benefits the San Antonio River Foundation. The foundation is a non-profit whose mission is to enhance the natural beauty, recreational use and public appreciation of the entire river. The Rivertini Pour-Off is in its 4th year. It is a competition featuring eighteen of […]
Luminaria is a Gift to our City
**ALERT UPDATE ON LUMINARIA- NEW DATE IS MAY 5TH** Original Post Dated March 6, 2012 Luminaria is coming! Luminaria is coming! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5th from 7pm-1am at HemisFair Park. The event started five years ago and is modeled after Paris’ Nuit Blanche which showcases art in the theme of light. Our […]