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. today 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.

Friday

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

ChimaeraCon 2008 South Texas Gaming & More Fest, at Crossroads Convention Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, begins today and includes three days of game, anime and science fiction/fantasy events, planned and presented by local volunteers. 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/).

Saturday

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 email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

March 21

Grey Forest Farmer’s Market is held today at the Scenic Loop Playground.

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  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 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.

Join fellow readers at Igo Library in a discussion of Harper Lee’s 20th century classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird” and enjoy a 6:30 p.m. perform by Magik Theatre.

March 29

Join patrons of the Maverick Library for a 10 a.m. discussion of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel.

Claudia Johnson, noted Harper Lee scholar and historian, at 2 p.m will discuss the historical content of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and its relevance to current social issues at the Maverick Library, 8700 Mystic Park. There will be a reception.

March 31

6:00 pm • Film: “To Kill a Mockingbird” Location: Igo Library, San Antonio, TX 78205 Film screening of “To Kill a Mockingbird:” the classic 1962 film starring Gregory Peck and featuring Robert Duvall is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The film won Oscars including Best Actor in a Leading Role (Peck) and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Horton Foote).

April 1

Noted scholar and historian Claudia Johnson, Ph.D., discusses the historical content of Harper’s Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” and its relevance to today’s social issues at 6:30 p.m. at the Igo Library. A reception follows the discussion.

APRIL 4

Teamability holds a fundraiser at Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch located on FM 1560 North in Helotes. A Silent Auction beginS at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing to music provided by San Antonio’s own Tish Hinojosa and her talented musicians. Proceeds benefit Teamability’s services to children with severe multiple disabilities. Tickets may be purchased online at www.teamability.org or by phone at (210) 9050 or by mail: Teamability, Inc, P.O. Box 5302, San Antonio 78201

Vocidi Sorelle — San Antonio’s Premier Women’s Vocal Group— to Present “Sacred Tranquility: Music For TheSoul” Performance includes premiere of Ruth Moreland’s “Sanctus”

April 13

Voci di Sorelle, San Antonio’s premier women’s vocal ensemble welcomes spring with their final concert of the 2007-2008 season, “Sacred Tranquility: Music for the Soul,” at University United Methodist Church.  The concert will feature soul-satisfying selections of all acappella music ranging from the ethereal songs of German mystic, Hildegard of Bingen, and the rich harmonies of Russian Orthodox melodies, to joyous Irish mouth music.  Much of the music has never before been performed in San Antonio.  A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held immediately following the performance and open to all in attendance. 

Ticketsfor this unforgettable concert are available online at www.benissimomusic.org or by calling 210-912-9555.

April 19

A 10 a.m. discussion of the modern American classic “Too Kill a Mockingbird” is held at the Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood.

Saturday, April 12

The Earl Warren High School Warrior Band Boosters holding their annual Spring Barbecue at the Zachry Middle School cafeteria parking lot to raise funds for the band. Plates include two sausage wraps, beans and coleslaw. We will also have drinks, roasted corn and desserts for sale. For more information, call 843-6970.

Scenic Loop Road clean up volunteers will meet at the Scenic Loop Playground Clubhouse building at 8 a.m. for each clean up. A brown bag lunch is planned after the April clean up. Anyone who would like to help organize a group of volunteers to adopt portions of Scenic Loop Road may contact Freda Hoffman by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

May 16

The American Red Cross Golf Classic at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort starts registration at 11 a.m. with tee time at 1 p.m. All proceeds from this event funds disaster preparedness in South Central Texas. For more information, call Stephanie Squires at 582-1983.

May 17

The Maverick Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maury Maverick Jr. Library, 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio. For more information, contact Wayne Ratliff at 521-1467.

Used Book Sale Saturday

The Friends of the Maverick Library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Maury Maverick Jr. Branch Library, 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio.

Most books are priced at $1 or 50 cents, with funds raised going to support the branch library. Past donations by the friends have included furniture, a reading circle rug, a color printer, a laminator, book carts, display cases, office supplies, and refreshments for reading groups and other programs.

The group works closely with library staff to meet any needs not covered by the branch’s budget. Through book sales and other fund-raising activities, the friends have raised more than $6,000 for the library since it opened in 2006.

The friends also provide volunteered help with various library programs. Anyone interested in supporting the library may attend friends meetings at the library at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday each month. Membership applications are available at the library.

Donations of gently used books for the sale are accepted on an ongoing basis, except during the book sale, at the library circulation desk.

May 22

“Smart Women Follow Good Preventative Health Care,” a San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce session, presents Karen Fields, M.D., president of the Cancer Therapy & Research Center, 11:30 a.m. t o 1 p.m. at the CTRC, 7979 Wurbach Road. For directions call 450-1000. Lunch is provided by the CTRC.

July 12

Scenic Loop Road clean up volunteers will meet at the Scenic Loop Playground Clubhouse building at 8 a.m. for each clean up. A brown bag lunch is planned after the clean up. Anyone who would like to help organize a group of volunteers to adopt portions of Scenic Loop Road may contact Freda Hoffman by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Oct. 16

Scenic Loop Road clean up volunteers will meet at the Scenic Loop Playground Clubhouse building at 8 a.m. for each clean up. A brown bag lunch is planned after the clean up. Anyone who would like to help organize a group of volunteers to adopt portions of Scenic Loop Road may contact Freda Hoffman by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .