August 28-30: Texas Football Classic    

Ten of the top high school football teams in the state compete at this weekend football rumble in the Alamodome. Included schools have played in 12 state championships. Admission. (210) 207-3663 or (800) 884-3663 www.alamodome.com

August 16: FORD Canoe Challenge    

Over 90 canoe teams including local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams and Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts compete in the FORD Canoe Challenge. River Walk. (210) 227-4262 www.paseodelrio.com

August 30: Houston Street Fair & Market    

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

September: FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA    

This annual international photography festival is a unique, eclectic, month-long celebration of the photographic arts. Dozens of exhibits showing traditional photographs, digital images, photography based works, photographic installations, funky camera, and alternative processes, are presented in galleries, museums, art centers and other exhibition spaces throughout San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and in the festival’s web galleries. Free. (210) 737-8255 www.fotoseptiembreusa.com

September 11: Dos Equis Pachanga del Rio    

Ticket holders enjoy sampling culinary offerings from 20 participating River Walk establishments from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. Then, all party-goers are encouraged to go to to the Post-Party. (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events

September 16: Diez y Seis Events    

Marking Mexico's independence from Spain, San Antonio celebrates September 16 with special events all over town including a street parade with floats and marching bands, a gala, Market Square celebrations, festivals, dance presentations and other special activities. (210) 207-8600 www.marketsquaresa.com

September 22 – 23: Jazz'SAlive    

Jazz is alive in San Antonio as some of the nation's top jazz entertainers, along with regional and local talent, take over Travis Park and dazzle the crowd with their smooth sounds. Travis Park. Free. (210) 212-8423 www.saparksfoundation.org

September 27: Houston Street Fair & Market    

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

October 3 – 11: Oktoberfest San Antonio

Head over to the Beethoven Halle & Garten to celebrate the ultimate German festival! Music, food and dancing plus German specilities like bratwurst, reubens and beer will be available to help put you in the spirit! Suggested donation is $5 at the gate. www.beethovenmaennerchor.com

October 4 – 7: Valero Texas Open    

The third oldest tournament on PGA TOUR (orginated and played in San Antonio since in 1922). It has been one of the top-three most charitable PGA tournaments on TOUR for the last several years. 72-hole. Admission. (210) 345-3818 www.golfsanantonio.org

October 10 - 12: International Accordion Festival   

A three-day festival of music, dancing, food and fun which celebrates the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based international styles of music. La Villita. Free. (210) 865-8578 www.internationalaccordionfestival.org

October 12 – 13: A Festival of Films™    

Produced by Texas Independent Filmmakers, this event starts each year with a free public kick off party at the Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. The second day of the event is held at Santikos Northwest 14 Theatre, 7600 W IH10. Filmmakers' workshops and independent movies are shown. Admission. (210) 736-FILM www.afestivaloffilms.com

October 15 – 21: AT&T Championship   

The PGA Champions Tour returns to San Antonio for its 24th year. Nestled within 200 acres of majestic oak trees and rolling hills, the Oak Hills Country Club is the perfect setting for this tournament and charity event. Oak Hills Country Club. Admission. (210) 698-3582 www.pgatour.com

October 25: Houston Street Fair & Market    

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

October 31 – November 9: Wurstfest

November 2: El Dia de los Muertos   

Translated literally as "the Day of the Dead," this Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up around town at galleries, cultural centers, cemeteries and restaurants to commemorate loved ones who have passed on. Poetry readings, and calavera processions (participants dress as skeletons) are typical events as well. Citywide. Some events have an admission charge. www.sacalaveras.com

November 5 – 9: The San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival    

Giving wine and food aficionados one more thing to be thankful for this November, the Festival will showcase the Alamo City's finest restaurants and chefs as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas as it celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway to Mexico and Latin America. (210) 822-9555 www.nwwff.org

November 16: San Antonio Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon  

Don’t miss the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon on Nov 16, 2008! This one of a kind marathon features over 70 bands along the course which passes several historic missions and wraps up at the Alamodome. www.rnrsa.com

November 17 – January 6: Light the Way at the University of Incarnate Word

A million twinkling lights will illuminate the night sky at the University of Incarnate Word to celebrate the holiday season in style.This walking or driving experience has been going on for more than two decades and is truly a San Antonio-style holiday event. Free. www.uiw.edu

November 28: Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony    

Held the day following Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights that will illuminate the River Walk until New Year's Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country's only nighttime river parades. Admission. (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

November 29: Houston Street Fair & Market    

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

December 5 – 7: Hecho a Mano/Made by Hand    

Fine art exhibit and sale is open to individual artists selling their own original work. In order to maintain a high quality of traditional and contemporary crafts sold every year, Hecho a Mano/Made by Hand is a juried show. Each year an invited panel of jurors selects the participating artists. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. 210) 271-3151 www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

December 5 – 7, 12 – 14, 19 – 21: Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias   

Experience the Holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 2,500 luminarias. Warmly glowing candles in sand filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the "lighting of the way" for Holy Family. This centuries old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

December 13: Bazar Sábado    

Just in time for the holidays, the best in folk art from Mexico is displayed for enjoyment and acquisition (on a Saturday, of course). San Antonio Museum of Art. (210) 978-8100 www.samuseum.org

December 27: Houston Street Fair & Market    

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

December 29: Valero Alamo Bowl    

Major college football comes to the Alamodome in San Antonio. It features teams from the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences. (210) 226-2695 www.alamobowl.com

December 31: Celebrate San Antonio    

Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and HemisFair Park. Free. (210) 212-8423. www.saparksfoundation.org

Are you, or someone you know coping with the loss of a loved one?  If so, then you are invited to attend the Cordi-Marion seminar, Coping with Grief, on January 30, 2008 from 11:30pm to 1pm.  Don’t suffer in silence any longer, make your reservations now.  This event will be held at the Cordi-Marion Center located at 11624 Culebra Rd.  For more information, contact Clara Q. Soto at 210-798-8220.

Benitia Family Center offers family counseling.  Call 433 9300 for more info.
Counciling Center: 3103 West Ave. 340-7971
Catholic Counseling and Consultation Center provides individual and family counseling for adults, adolescents and children.  (210) 377 1133
Rape Crisis Center:  521 7273...24 hour hotline 210 349 rape (7273) or 800 656 HOPE
Violence Intervention Program:  For men and women who have been abusive or violent to their partners. 930 3669.

If you have found that drugs are causing you problems, there's a solution. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. Give yourself a break. For details log on to: www.eanaonline.org

If you’ve ever wanted to mentor a child, here’s the perfect chance to do so!  The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio are looking for mature, responsible, caring volunteers to help make a difference in the life of a child.  Click here to find out how you can help!

Families Especial Inc., a non profit foster care agency is in desperate need of foster parents.  They are looking for kind, loving and patient families, that can open their hearts and homes to CPS foster children.  If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, contact Mimi Cisneros at 830-816-2266.

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Play Zone Summer Program
Early registration for the Parks and Recreation’s Play Zone Summer Program, will be offered at all 27 Parks and Recreation Community Centers.  Registration for youths ages 6 to 12 will be held on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at all 27 locations.  Call 210-207-3000 or click here for more details.

Child Poverty
With child abduction on the rise in the United States, wouldn’t you want your child to be safe?  Guard-A-Kid ID Systems will be giving away free child identification cards at the Northwoods Dental Spa on January 11, 2008.  Every child ID’d will also receive a BONUS gift, just for participating!  For details, click here. 

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