Georgetown saw dangerous flash flooding on Saturday, July 5. | Photo by Riley Botz
After a devastating weekend of flooding along the Guadalupe River, folks in Central and South Texas are coming together to support those affected by the deluge.
If you’d like to support recovery efforts, consider looking to these organizers.
Donate money
Arcadia Live Kerrville | This organization is seeking to raise $800,000 to repair the Kerrville community.
H-E-B Spirit of Giving Fund | Donations to this emergency relief fund can be given online, via mail, or through a curbside order.
World Central Kitchen | This nonprofit helps provide nutritious and comforting meals to those impacted by disasters.
Donate supplies
Kerrville Pets Alive! | Help animals impacted by fostering, donating supplies, facilitating intake, or driving to Kerr County for support.
Nowhere Bookshop | Bring diapers, clothes, cleaning supplies, baby wipes, non-perishable food, and hygiene items to the Broadway store.
This is not a complete list — drop us a line if there’s a fundraiser you would like to see added.
Editor’s note: We recommend contacting venues directly to ensure events are still running this week.
Wednesday, July 9
Cool Birds of Bexar County | 3-4 p.m. | Forest Hills Library | Free | Fill another summer break afternoon with a fun, educational experience identifying 10+ birds.
Thursday, July 10
Artist Talk: “Borders, Bleeds, Margins, and Gutters” | 6-8 p.m. | Centro de Artes Gallery | Free | A group of talented artists will converse about their respective creative processes and their work for the gallery’s latest exhibition.
Friday, July 11
AquaGlow | 6-10 p.m. | Aquatica San Antonio | $30 | On select nights this summer, you can visit the park for a splash party with neon nighttime water slides and a foam party.
Fiesta Noche del Rio | Friday, July 11-Saturday, July 12 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Arneson River Theatre | $10+ | The 68th season of outdoor performances benefits local children’s charities and takes place on Friday and Saturday nights from June through August.
Saturday, July 12
Beginning Watercolor with Lulu | 1-2:30 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $30+ | Unleash your creative side and learn the basics of watercolor — materials are supplied for you.
“Sister Act” | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Wonder Theatre | $61+ | For the next few weeks, the 1992 hit movie is being transformed for the stage in the Alamo City, with feel good tunes + laugh-out-loud fun.
Sunday, July 13
Stick & Poke at SOS Summer Series | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Son of a Sailor | Price of purchase | Pin & Pencil settles in for a tattoo residency one Sunday per month this summer — booking is limited and must be made directly with Annika.
Brick Sunday Market | 12-5 p.m. | Brick | Price of purchase | Browse small businesses, local artists, and brilliant creatives as they sling their priceless treasures.
Not sure what to buy to help flood victims? Baby needs, pet supplies, clothing, shoes, tools, non-perishable food, bottles of water, towels, and blankets are all a good place to start. Find out where you can drop them off around San Antonio. (365 San Antonio)
Quoted
“Sometimes children experience physiological, emotional and behavioral issues because the grief is so hard on them, and they’re just not able to process it as adults do.” Adriana McKinnon, chief program officer and licensed counselor at the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, has advice on how to navigate these issues. (KSAT)
Kids
And if you’re looking for more advice to offer comfort to the child in your life, the Sesame Workshop has tools for times like these. Whether you’re after tips on handling emergencies, fear, or trauma, Elmo and gang offer resources aplenty.
Sports
Professional teams across Texas are donating to flood relief efforts. The Spurs, Mavericks, and Rockets are contributing $2 million in conjunction with the NBA, while the Cowboys and Texans are teaming up with the NFL Foundation to give $1.5 million. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Asked
Speaking of pro sports, last week we dreamed about San Antonio getting a WNBA team of its own. We’re still looking for your ideas for the Alamo City’s hypothetical team of the future, including a team name. Submit your responses + keep your eyes peeled for a roundup in a future newsletter.
Film
The 46th CineFestival San Antonio starts today. The country’s longest running Latino film celebration runs through Sunday, July 13, and focuses on Chicano, Latinx and Native American cinema, with an emphasis on films related to San Antonio and Texas. Check out the schedule to see which flicks catch your eye.
Listen
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Scott Ruskan finished his training around six months ago. Last week, he saved 165 Camp Mystic campers. “Any of the rescue swimmers in the Coast Guard would have done the exact same, if not better than me,” he said during a television appearance.
The Houston Chronicle has the full write up on a quite incredible human.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
How incredible is that Scott Ruskan story above? With more and more accounts of bravery + community spirit emerging by the day, we’d love to hear yours.
Send us a note to share how a loved one lent a hand, a neighbor came to check in, or a stranger’s act of kindness helped you through these trying times. We’d love to include them all in a future newsletter.
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