Local News
Stone Oak Athletics gears up for Summer Day Camp
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 3:23pm.
Stone Oak Athletics will be hosting "Summer Day Camps" starting June 10 - August 18. The camp will take place at Summit Christian Center located at 2575 Marshall Road from 7:30 am-6:30 pm and will cost $140/week
The camp will include basic activities including arts and crafts, educationally enriching and exciting activites, life skills acitivites, summer camp t-shirt, breakfast snack, lunch snack. They will have weekly field trips and additional optional activities for $5.00/each.
Cornerstone Church Presents: Guys Night Out-Let's BBQ
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:56pm.
Calling all men, spend a wonderful night with Pastor Matt and in fellowship with others at "Guys Night Out-Let's BBQ" on Monday May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
These delicious dinners happen every third Monday of each month and only cost $5. At Guys Night Out, men are treated to a juicy steak dinner served with a buttered potato entree.
At every event, Pastor Matt invites special guests to attend and share their wisdom with the men. Cornerstone Church invites all men to bring a friend or relative.
Bush students receive Volunteer Service Award
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 1:48pm.
Fifty-six students at Bush Middle School received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) on May 10 at a ceremony and reception sponsored by the Bush PTA. For their service, students were presented with a certificate, a letter from President Obama, and a presidential seal pin.
PVSA recognizes Americans who spend their time helping others in their community and country. PVSA awards three levels of service for ages 14 and under – the bronze award for 50-74 hours, the silver award for 75-99 hours, and the gold award for 100 hours or more.
Do it Yourself High School Graduation Gift Ideas
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:58pm.
May is halfway through and High School graduations will be coming up. Be creative this year and make your love ones who are a graduating a cute "do it yourself" graduation gift. Thanks to Pinterest, here are 3 DIY graduation crafts you can do during some free time.
1. Shower Caddy Goodies
Village at Stone Oak brings back "Movie Under the Stars"
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 3:39pm.
Looking for something to do this summer with the kids that is close to home and inexpensive? Back by popular demand, Village at Stone Oak is bringing back its "Movie Under the Stars" event.
Every Tuesday night, starting in June, families can head over to the parking lot of Village at Stone Oak to enjoy FREE Family Friendly movies.
The first movie shown will be "Where the Wild Things are".
A complete list of movies will be provided soon.
Come Out and enjoy all the fun this summer.
EPA Honors NEISD For Excellence in Asthma managment
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:43am.
The North East Independent School District (NEISD) has been selected to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management for its exemplary efforts to deliver high- quality environmental asthma management as a part of comprehensive asthma care services.
UTSA Poet-in-Residence Wendy Barker to speak May 16 at Parman at Stone Oak
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:37am.
Do you have a passion for poetry? Are you looking for some insight on how you can connect poetry in today's society?
The Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak is kicking off a series of iterary collaborations with UTSA.To start it off, UTSA poet-in-resident Wendy Barker will speak about her longtime passion for poetry.
Que Taco's grand opening a success
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 9:49am.
The sounds of Mariachi music filled Que Taco last Saturday. Customers and family friends of owner Pablo Labiaga came to help celebrate the grand opening of his restaurant "Que Taco". While at the grand opening, Que Taco was giving away free tacos for customers.
YMCA Hosts Job Fair this Wednesday
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 1:56pm.
The YMCA of Greater San Antonio will be hosting a job fair at the Thousand Oaks Family YMCA, located at 16101 Henderson Pass, on Wednesday, May 15 from 4-8 pm.
The Y provides both full-time and part-time benefits for staff members including:The YMCA Retirement Plan, advancement opportunities, free citywide Y membership, discounts on Y services and programs and a staff wellness plan.
Over 200 part-time, full-time and seasonal positions are available at YMCA locations across San Antonio, Boerne, Schertz and New Braunfels.
Blood Drive this Saturday (May 11) at Green Fields Market
Submitted by Christina Ochoa on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:08pm.
Roll up those sleeves and come out and help save a life. Green Fields Market will be hosting a Blood Drive on May 11 from 9 a.m-12 p.m
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center will have a van and crew in the parking lot of Green Fields Market. The center will be collecting an adequate amount of blood to supply over 100 hospitals and clinics located in 43 South Texas counties, including Bexar County.
The blood collected from donors will be used for cancer patients, open-heart surgery patients, diabetics, recipients of organ or tissue transplant, and trauma victims.
