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TODAY

• San Felipe Council 2687 Knights of Columbus will have their business meeting at the KC Hall today at 7 p.m. On the agenda is upcoming Thanksgiving Baskets. Grand Knight LeRoy Pawelek request that all members to please bring names and addresses for baskets. A botana will be served.

• The Creative Writers will meet today at the Val Verde County Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Writers share their current projects/stories and discuss writing techniques. For information, contact Stacy Jensen at (830) 422-2377.

• All San Felipe High School Class of 71 and 72 members will be meeting every Wednesday effective today during the month of November at 7 p.m. at Skillets Rest. Tickets for fundraiser will be distributed. For more information call Edna Perez at 719-6100 or Soyla Velasquez at 765-4771.

• North Heights Elementary will be holding a Parental Training today at 2 p.m. All parents are invited to attend. Our Guest speaker will be Dr. Sally Z. Barrera, Director of DELA. Topic will be: The New ELD Model 2009 – 2010 School Calendar. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. Please Come!

THURSDAY

• Del Rio Bobcat Alumni Mixer/ Meeting on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.

• Cardwell Elementary will be holding a Parental Training (Make It & Take It) Nov. 5 at 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in Room B010. Presenter will be Mrs. Lina Garza teaching our parents how to make a Xmas Tree. Refreshments and prizes. Hope you can come (No small children please).

• Books4Lunch’nMore is held at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Val Verde County Library. This week we are proud to bring you “Day of the Dead” presented by Lupita De La Paz and Diana Abrego from Casa de la Cultura. They will be discussing this long lasting tradition with books and songs. We hope you can join us for this special presentation.

• Friends of Del Rio Animals monthly meeting will be Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Ramada Inn Sunblossom Room. Visitors and guests welcome.

• The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at La Quinta Inn on Veterans Blvd. Please join us for the installation of our new Chair, Alfonso “Al” Cervantes, and other newly elected officers. Members and the public are invited to attend. Call 734-2843 for information.

FRIDAY

• The San Felipe Exes will hold their annual meeting Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Exes hall on Mendez St. Guest speaker, Oscar M. Cardenas, Class of 1959. All ex-students are invited to attend and enjoy a fun and memorable evening.

• First Friday ArtWalk at the Firehouse this month features the art of Abigail Torrescano. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m.

• The Firehouse Fantastics season opener takes Nov. 6 at the Paul Poag Theatre with the Aquila Theatre's presentation of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call the Firehouse at 775-0888 for more information.

• Heart of Del Rio First Friday Art Walk presents an art exhibit by Raul Reyes Nov. 6 at the Casa de la Cultura from 7-9 p.m. Live music by the San Felipe Creep Band. For more information call 768-2287.

• Lee-Bunch Studio Gallery, 100 W. Greenwood, features artist Jim Shelton of Kerrville, Texas for the Nov. 6 Heart of Del Rio First Friday Art Walk from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information please call 830-774-3456.

SATURDAY

• Miss Val Verde's Annual Princess in Boas Tea Party. Little girls ages 4 - 9 are invited to attend from 2 - 3:30 pm at Plaza del Sol Mall Nov. 7. You must RSVP and you must bring your favorite boa and gloves. This event is free of charge for children only and the goal is to have each girl feel, look and act like a princess for the special tea party. Call 488-5886 or email claudia.lopez(at)dreamsofcrowns.com

ONGOING / FUTURE

• Garfield Elementary students and staff cordially invite you to join us in honoring and paying tribute to all military veterans during our Veterans Day Program on Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in front of Garfield Elementary.

• Southwest Texas Junior College Student Government Association presents C.J. Johnson/comedy hypnotist, Nov. 9, at Gorzugi’s Pub. Doors open at 7 p.m. Must be 21 and over; pre-sale tickets available at SWTJC and Gorzugi’s.

• Operation Patriotic Angels - Adopt A Soldier. What would you do to honor our troops? Queens for a Cause will be conducting a blanket and personal hygiene essentials drive this month ending on Dec 1. If you would like to donate, drop off your donations Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. during the Plaza del Sol Mall Salute To All Veterans program.

• All veterans and military families are invited to a special Salute to all Veterans special program hosted by Plaza del Sol Fashion Board, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Plaza del Sol Mall.

• Texas State Teacher Association (TSTA) general meeting at Mr. Gattis on Nov. 11 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

• The Upstagers present The Last Night of Ballyhoo Nov. 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8 p.m. at the Paul Poag Theatre. Discounted tickets are now on sale at Simply Beautiful, Del-Tex RV, The Emporium and Tickets and Tours/LAFB. 2010 Season Tickets will be on sale in the lobby each night.

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