The Leon Valley Public Library holds a spring book sale 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the library annex, 6500 Evers Road. More than 11,000 books of all types and in good condition will be priced to sell from 10 cents and up. The sale continues Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 684-0720.

Saturday

A pet vaccination clinic is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Leon Valley Grange Hall, 8110 Eckert Road (north of the John Marshall High School parking lot). Rabies and other shots are available. For more information, call Ruth Lampman at 688-3138.

Leon Valley Trade and Market Days is held 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Leon Valley Community Center, 6427 Evers Road.

Low-cost pet vaccinations are offered 9 to 11 a.m. at Wal-Mart, De Zavala Road and Interstate 10 West; and 12:30 to 2 p.m. at H-E-B, Marbach Road and Loop 410.

A psychic fair will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nine Lives Books/10th Life Cat Adoption Center, NW Loop 410 and Summit Parkway.

Matthew Morgan will discuss and signs copies of “A Democracy Is Born: An Insider’s Account of the Battle Against Terrorism in Afghanistan” at 1 p.m. Saturday at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, De Zavala Road and Interstate 10 West.

Animal Defense League will have a mobile pet adoption clinic 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Vista Del Rey Apartments, 5622 Evers Road.

Sunday

The Big Read Film Discussion is held at 1:30 p.m. at the Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood. The public is invited to come and watch “To Kill a Mockingbird” starring Gregory Peck. A discussion comparing the novel and the film will follow the viewing. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture.

Monday

San Antonio’s Magik Theatre performs a 4 p.m. dramatic interpretation of Harper Lee’s classic “To Kill a Mockingbird. The 1962 film starring Gregory Peck and featuring Robert Duvall won Oscars including Best Actor in a Leading Role (Peck) and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Horton Foote).

Tuesday

Robert Rummel-Hudson will discuss and sign copies of “Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter” at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, De Zavala Road and Interstate 10 West.

Wednesday

Book Discussion-Senior Outreach at Bob Ross Senior Multi-Service Health & Resource Center, 2219 Babcock, hosts a 10 a.m. discussion of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

March 13

The Cellular on Patrol Program

of the San Antonio Police Department offers classroom sessions training volunteers to identify suspicious activities and other components that may suggest crimes in neighborhoods. The first half of the course is held 6 to 10 p.m. March 13 at the Prue Road Substation. The second half will be held March 20.

AARP will conduct driver safety classes at 8:15 a.m. March 13 and 14 at the Casa Helotes Center, 12070 Leslie Road. Call 695-8510 for more information.

March 14-15

The 19th Annual Y100 Grant-A-Wish Radiothon benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas will be held at Ingram Park Mall, 6301 N.W. Loop 410.  For more information, go to www.centralandsouthtexas.wish.org  

March 14-16

ChimaeraCon 2008 South Texas Gaming & More Fest, at Crossroads Convention Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, includes three days of game, anime and science fiction/fantasy events, planned and presented by local volunteers.  Pre-registration prices:  Weekend pass, $20, includes goody bag; family weekend pass, $50 for a family of four (at least one must be an adult); $15 for military/students. Prices at the door:  Weekend pass $25; family pass $60; student/military $20; Day passes Friday $8, Saturday $15, Sunday $10.  No charge for children under age 5. Guests include actor Marc Singer (http://www.marc-singer.com) and, Saturday only, local sci-fi illustrator John Picacio (http://www.johnpicacio.com/). Returning guest Web-comic artist Howard Tayler, (http://www.schlockmercenary.com/).  

March 15

Northwest Vista College students will present a documentary at Luminaria Arts Night that will feature a cross section of community members and city leaders about San Antonio’s main attributes and challenges. For more information, contact Communications Assistant Professor Linda Cuellar, at 348-2375, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

March 22

Join Nature Conservancy of Texas Botanist Bill Carr, an authority on native plants of Central Texas, for a “nature walk” scheduled 9 a.m. to noon at Government Canyon State Natural Area. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Participation is limited. Required reservations will be accepted beginning at noon on Monday. To make a reservation, or to get more information, e-mail reservations@ friendsofgc.org. Include participants’ names and ages, an e-mail address and telephone number. Natural area entrance fees apply.

March 25

Igo Library hosts a book discussion of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” at 7 p.m.

March 26

Village Parkway Christian School, at the corner of Culebra and Village Parkway, will begin accepting registrations for the 2008-2009 school year today. The school offers preschool through sixth grade. Contact the school office at 680-8187 for more information.