🐱 San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS)

• Spaying and neutering
• Vaccinations and microchipping
• Adopting
• Locating lost pets

🐴 Things to know

• Monitoring noise level
• Preventing damage to public and private property
• Keeping animals restrained responsibly

• Wurstfest | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Wurstfest Grounds, 178 Landa Park St., New Braunfels | $0-$24.67 | Come celebrate German culture featuring food, live music, dancing, Texan + domestic beers, games, and more.
• Jazz In The Garden: The Bluprint | Friday, Nov. 3 | 6 p.m. | Japanese Tea Garden, 3853 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $5 | Enjoy the sounds of this seven-piece instrumental R&B group.
• Christopher Cross | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | $35-$160 | Join Texas Public Radio for a musical performance by this five-time Grammy Award-winning artist.

• Walk Like MADD 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9-11 a.m. | Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd., San Antonio | $20-$25 | Join Mothers Against Drunk Driving for its 14th annual 5k walk to remember lost loved ones, inspire change, and commit to a nation with no more victims.
• PokeFest SA | Saturday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio | $15-$100 | A celebration of Pokémon, anime, and collectibles; children under five can attend for free.
• Diwali SA | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 4:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Diwali with traditional Indian dance, entertainment, food, and crafts at this downtown event.

• Sunday Makers Market | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Shop this weekly market featuring local vendors, brunch, a full bar, and a live DJ.
• McNay Free Family Day: Frightfully Fun | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1-4 p.m. | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | Free | Register to see this limited time exhibition: Dreamland | Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
• Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 2:30 p.m. | Frost Bank Center, 1 AT&T Center Pkwy., San Antonio | $20-$2,500 | Cheer on the Spurs as they take on this Eastern Conference team.

• Snag Christmas trees and garlands at a discount exclusively for Prime members.
• Shop dripless Hanukkah candles with a burn time of 30+ minutes.
• Hang this star and string lights decoration for cheery, twinkling warmth outdoors or indoors.
• Invite winter coziness into your living room with a flannel electric blanket that’s soft and warm.
• Add an elegant light-up birch tree to any space.

• Community First Health Plans is celebrating the opening of its 50th food pantry — in partnership with Latched Support — with a free event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m to noon. Swing by Latched Support at 8102 Midcrown in Windcrest for a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, giveaways, and free resources.

• The Houston-based music school, Vivaldi Music Academy, plans to open a location at 1206 Nacogdoches Rd. on Monday, Nov. 6, and is currently accepting new students. The academy offers private lessons for the violin, drums, piano, guitar, and flute. Register today. (SA Current)

• The Spurs dropped their 2023-2024 City Edition collaboration that pays homage to the 1968 Worlds Fair at Hemisfair. The collection features a mid-century modern theme and colorful threads representing the cultures of San Antonio. Watch the transformation of the court at the Frost Bank Center.

• San Antonio Parks and Recreation released its November schedule for the Fitness in the Park program. The free fitness classes are offered at city parks + range from core, strength training, swimming, zumba, and more. Join a class today.

• Congratulations to MacArthur High School graduate and Texas Ranger third baseman, Josh Jung. The team out of Arlington beat the Arizona Diamondbacks this week to win the 2023 MLB World Series for the first time in franchise history.

• It’s almost time to set the clocks back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now look forward to that extra hour of sleep.

• Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.

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