Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Recently moved or using spring cleaning as an excuse to finally finish off that one room you just haven’t gotten around to? If either of these are you, or you’ve just had your eye on a big piece of furniture or new kitchen appliance for a while, your time has come.
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The deets on discounts
Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
A. Outdoor furniture B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid) C. Table + drinkware for entertaining D. Home décor
Renter Rights and Responsibilities Information Session | Monday, May 6 | 1 p.m. | Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale Ct., San Antonio | Free | Learn about renters essential rights, responsibilities, and resources in the Alamo City.
Industry Night Beer Pong Tournament | Monday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | Hops & Hounds, 1119 Ave. B, San Antonio | $10 | Head over to this dog bar and compete in a beer pong tournament for a chance to win a cash prize.
Tuesday, May 7
DIY Pet Toys | Tuesday, May 7 | 5-6 p.m. | Collins Garden Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate National Pet Week by learning how to make a toy for your furry or feathered friend.
Jake Shimabukuro | Tuesday, May 7 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio | $49.50-$69.50 | Listen to a night of music from the Hawai’i-born virtuoso as he plays the ukelele.
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San Antonio was ranked No.3 on Zillow and BARK’s list of America’s most dog-obsessed cities. The ranking was complied using Zillow’s data on pet-friendly apartments and BARK’s numbers on BarkBox + Super Chewer subscriptions. Fun fact: 75% of rentals in our city allow pets.
Community
Members of San Antonio’s Asian community are raising funds to create a community center near the Stone Oak neighborhood. A study conducted by KW Commercial found 10% of our local Asian population lives within a five-minute drive of the future site. The future facility plans to open in 2027. (SA Report)
Cause
The NFL Alumni Super Bowl of Golf Qualifier is happening today at TPC San Antonio to raise $500,000 for the organization’s non-profit, Caring for Kids, and other local charities. We caught up with San Antonian + NFL Alumni Johnny Walker to discuss the tournament and his ties to the 210.
Development
The San Antonio City Council approved a zoning change to make way for an affordable senior housing project for local seniors in the downtown-area called The Lofts at Grocer. The 48-unit complex will inhabit an industrial building in the Cattleman Square area — 42 of those apartments will feature a one-bedroom configuration. (SA Business Journal)
Watch
Listen up Bachelor fans. Last week, former Bachelorette Jojo Fletcher was spotted on the city’s north side promoting her canned drink line, Saint Spritz. Check out City Editor Adriana’s interview with her and co-founder Mallory Patton.
Sports
Dive into why + how the Stars are the better team than the Vegas Golden Knights through the first five games of their series. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Stars with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
Community health workers help people and our community achieve whole health + wellbeing. Metro Health connects applicants with resources to be trained for this one-of-a-kind workforce. More than a job, start a career in public health as a community health worker and make a difference in San Antonio — learn more.*
To celebrate the park’s 125th anniversary, the Brackenridge Park Conservancy willhost a Homecoming Exhibition Polo Match on Sunday, May 19, from 2 to 7 p.m. This event is happening at the First Tee in Brackenridge Park (915 E. Mulberry Ave.), and will welcome special guests, memorabilia, legacy polo families, and a hat contest.
San Antonio Polo history
In 1920, the newly-formed San Antonio Polo Club (now one of the nation’s oldest polo clubs) was granted permission by the City to prepare a grass polo field at no cost and featured competitions between civilian + military teams that filled the bleachers.
The 1930s through the 1940s marked the sport’s popularity in Brackenridge Park attracted large crowds, international fanfare, and top players. The high-level polo talent + matches at the park continued until the late 1980s.
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I don’t know about y’all, but I need that Le Creuset Dutch Oven from the Way Day sale for my new apartment. The kitchen is a lot bigger than my previous one, which means I can cook a lot more. My favorite dish to make? Shrimp and Arugula Risotto. Hits the spot every time.
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