Ongoing The Rotary Club of Leon Valley meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Luby’s, 6200 Bandera. The San Antonio Northwest Rotary Club meets at noon Thursdays at Cha-cha’s, 2026 Babcock. The Helotes Historical Society meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Old Town Grill & Bistro. For information call John at 979-8459 or Shirley at 313-8158. The Helotes Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 14690 Bandera. Bingo is conducted at 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The San Antonio-Turtle Creek Optimist Club meets at noon Wednesdays at Oak Hills Country Club, 5403 Fredericksburg. The Helotes Optimist Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at National Underwriting Services, 14893 Bandera. Casa Helotes Senior Citizens Center, 12070 Leslie Road, serves lunch for seniors Monday through Friday for $3 except on Thursday when it’s $2. Breakfast is served on Tuesday and Friday from 8 to 9:15 a.m. for $2.50. Casa Helotes also offers: Fitness for Seniors with Jose every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Domino 42 games at 9 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday; and Bingo most Thursdays after lunch. For information, call 695-8510 or e-mail
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Northwest Vista College is hosting Gabriel Alegría’s Afro-Peruvian Sextet, one of the most influential jazz groups in Peru, as part of the Black History Month. Two lecture demonstrations and master classes on Afro-Peruvian music and cultural history will be presented at Northwest Vista College in the student lounge at Huisache Hall: “Afro-Peruvian Musical Ideas and Instruments” 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and “Afro-Peruvian Culture and its History” 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. “Afro-Peruvian Music and Dance,” open master class, will be conducted 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the hall’s banquet room. For more information about the Afro-Peruvian Sextet or concert tickets for that evening at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, contact Katharine Cartwright at 348-2231 or
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The Friends of Government Canyon Volunteers, the second Saturday of each month, conduct a guided five- to seven-mile hike on one of the many trails at the State Natural Area. Meet at the visitor center at 8:30 a.m. The trails are rough and rocky, so wear boots or sturdy hiking shoes. Bring water and a snack. Participants must be 13 or older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Group size is limited to the first 10 people. Entry fees apply. Call to confirm (210) 688-9055. Casa Helotes is conducting its second annual canned fruit and vegetable drive through Feb. 14. Donations may be dropped off at the Casa or the following collection points: Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes, The Helotes Masonic Family Lodge, Helotes Hills United Methodist Church, Curves Helotes, Helotes City Hall, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, State Farm located near the Dairy Queen in Helotes, REMax Realty at 11852 Bandera Road, First Baptist Church, Sterling Bank of Helotes, and Capital One at 10803 Bandera Road. Friday, Feb. 15 The San Antonio Wine Festival’s 14th annual Wine Opener, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country in northwest San Antonio, is an intimate black-tie affair featuring the gold medal-winning wines from the San Antonio Wine Competition as well as outstanding foreign vintners and cuisine. Entertainment is by the Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz. Tickets, $125 each, are available at the door. |
