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September in San Antonio can seem like just an extension of summer, with little relief from the sun and heat. Are you tired of being trapped indoors, unable to use your patio or grill for months on end? Installing an awning, custom outdoor shade or screen will allow you to enjoy your porch without withering under the sun’s blaze. If you are ready to reclaim your outdoor space, look no further than Made in the Shade.
Dental Digest
You’ve heard the saying, “The eyes are the windows to our souls,” but actually, an inviting smile is one of the first things people notice. We all want to feel confident we are putting our best foot forward at work and social settings, and especially when we have a big event on the calendar. But unfortunately, the things we eat and drink and the aging process itself can cause our teeth to lose their luster and even become sensitive.
Club At Sonterra
Are you planning a holiday party, corporate event or milestone celebration? Look no further than The Club At Sonterra. Their Grand Ballroom and adjacent meeting rooms have been completely refurbished and are reopening for public events this month. The Club is hosting an open house ballroom reveal on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to show off the beautiful redecoration, introduce favorite vendors and encourage visitors to catch the vision with thoughtfully inspired event displays.
Pet Tip
Last spring, the empty-nest couple mourned the loss of their beloved rescue Darcy - part of their family for more than a decade. Their middle-aged dog, Claire, was lonely and missing her packmate. It was time to adopt a new furry family member. But finding an available, smallish, scruffy female was surprisingly difficult. They reached out to SNIPSA - the rescue where they found their most recent pups - to no avail.
Student Spotlight
NEISD’s AVID college-readiness program has propelled yet another Ronald Reagan High School student’s upward trajectory – opening doors to college and career that might not have been previously considered. Senior Diego Rodriguez was recruited into AVID his eighth-grade year at Lopez Middle School. Now he serves as Treasurer in what he deems a “big welcoming community.”
News
Chicken Chores
What would it look like if a pair of baby ducks had a pool party?
That’s the idea that hatched in 2023 for Dana Haby, 11-year librarian at Timberwood Park Elementary School. She had spent the past month sharing the development of incubating ducklings over the school’s live-streamed announcements. Now her sons begged to bring the adorable balls of fluff home for the weekend.
Victorious Valentine
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? You can’t miss it; stores have been festooned with pink and red hearts since the Christmas decorations came down. American culture prioritizes making the perfect romantic gesture to show your partner how special they are. A miscalculation can cause unintended consequences.
Wish List
Sometimes San Antonio’s city programs seem far away and of little impact or interest in Stone Oak. District 9’s Councilman John Courage wanted to find a way to engage the community and bring dollars to benefit his district directly. In 2018 he launched the first participatory budget, soliciting feedback from District 9 constituents about projects that would make a difference to its residents.
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New Years Baby
While most of us were blowing horns or making a toast at 12 as the year advanced to 2023, Lauren Jacks was celebrating in a more memorable way. She ushered in the New Year with the delivery of her daughter, Avery, who arrived at two seconds past midnight at Stone Oak’s North Central Baptist Hospital.
Bank of America
Bank of America today announced four San Antonio high school juniors and seniors were selected a Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
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