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Hello District 6!
On Tuesday, February 13th, I questioned the Mayor's SAWS Board appointment process and his nomination of Amy Hardberger to represent the Southwest Quadrant. There was little to no communication with his colleagues on the City Council regarding this appointment. An open process would have yielded a large pool of candidates to choose from that best represents the communities in the City Council Districts of the Southwest Quadrant. Residents interested in open positions on the SAWS board can always apply at
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! On Saturday, February 24th, between 8:30 am and 3 pm we will be cleaning up the area behind Silver Creek Square and Whataburger. This area is a major eye sore. Let's take pride in our District 6 Community! This area is adjacent to a future Linear Creekway Trail that will run from the existing trail at Cathedral Rock Park and connect to a trailhead on Grissom Rd. The trail project is currently under design and is being coordinated with a Flood Control project in the same area where we will be having our clean up project. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, click here to RSVP to volunteer.
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On Monday, February 12th the District 6 Team and Councilman Brockhouse hosted their District 6 Infrastructure Town Hall meeting. The discussion revolved around learning how the City prioritizes, funds and focuses on Infrastructure. The District 6 Team also created a database of items that the residents want, so when it is time to fund projects Councilman Brockhouse and his team can make informed decisions on funding the projects that will have the largest impact for the future of the District. In addition, representatives from TxDOT spoke about projects within Council District 6. Also, there were information tables by City departments and partners at the event.
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Councilman Greg Brockhouse and staff are in the process of reviewing the roster of the District 6 Boards and Commissions representatives. We are looking for people to serve on a Board or Commission to help make District 6 a better place to live.
If you are interested in applying for a Board or Commission we encourage you to review the list here.
If you are currently appointed to a Board or Commission and are interested in continuing, you must reapply to be considered.
Councilman Brockhouse would like to thank everyone who has applied for a Board or Commission. They will be finalizing the appointments and notifying everyone soon.
Here is a list of Boards and Commissions with an opportunity for District 6 representation:
- Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
- Airport Advisory Commission
- Building Standards Board
- Ethics Review Board
- Historic & Design Review Commission
- San Antonio Housing Trust Board of Trustees
- San Antonio Youth Commission
- Transportation Advisory Board
- VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority
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Valentine's Day
Councilman Brockhouse and the District 6 team were out visiting Senior Centers on Wednesday, February 14th for Valentine's Day handing out Carnations, taking photos and doing a little dancing.
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Zayo Group LLC will be installing fiber lines. This installation will not be in any residential areas, please see areas of installation below.
1. Rogers Rd. from Mt. Evans to Westover Hills Blvd.
2. Westover Hills Blvd. from Rogers Rd. to Portola Blvd.
3. Wiseman Blvd. from Westover Hills Blvd. to Impala Summit
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Utility locates: you will see various colors of paint and flags on the ground.
Neighborhood residents are encouraged to call Zayo's construction line at (713) 485-8278.
To see additional information on fiber, please visit the City of San Antonio's webpage located at www.sanantonio.gov/TCI/Fiber-Deployment.
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Upcoming District 6 Dial-A-Trailer Events
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U.S. Passport Execution Fee will Increase on April 2, 2018
According
to the U.S. Department of State, passport "execution fees" will increase from $25 to $35 starting April 2, 2018. The execution fee applies to all Passport Acceptance Facilities.
If you are in need of a passport you can apply at the Office of the City Clerk - Passport Acceptance Facility, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., located at 719 S. Santa Rosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78204.
In order to apply for your U.S. Passport, you must submit your U.S. Birth Certificate. For your convenience, the Vital Records Division is at the same location which offers free parking.Passport photos are available for an additional fee.
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This Weekend at SAPL
February 16 - February 18
System-Wide News
Library Closed for Staff Training
All Locations
Monday, February 19
All San Antonio Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 19 for staff training. Library book drops will remain open for patrons with items due. Access to digital materials, account information, and more will be available at mysapl.org. All library locations will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, February 20. Visit mysapl.org or call 210-207-2500 for more information.
District News
Stories and Shapes
Great Northwest Branch Library (9050 Wellwood St., 78250)
Friday, February 16
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Please join us and celebrate several kinds of shapes with stories and activities.
Guerra Chess Club
Guerra Branch Library (7978 Military Dr. W., 78227)
Friday, February 16
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Please join us to work on improving your chess skills, learn new strategies, or to get started playing chess. All skill levels are welcome to attend.
Music Appreciation
Great Northwest Branch Library (9050 Wellwood St., 78250)
Sunday, February 18
2 - 3 p.m.
Join us to listen to music and learn a bit about music history.
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Residents and visitors can explore the official events calendar and sort events by day, time, council district or county precinct at www.sanantonio300.org. The official Tricentennial magazine also features a complete listing of events through the end of the year and is available for free at H-E-B stores and Jim's Restaurants throughout the city.
Featured Tricentennial Events
OPENING FEBRUARY 15: THE ART OF BEING
The San Antonio Botanical Garden continues its Art in the Garden programming with a new sculpture exhibit featuring the work of Rodrigo Garagarza based in Mexico. Garagarza's passion for sculpture and architecture merge with his mastery of geometry in the series, La Matatena (Jacks). Inspired by jacks from the traditional children's game, these vibrant, whimsical, and larger-than-life sculptures are on view throughout the Garden until August 2018. The exhibit opening is Thursday, February 15, 5:30pm-7:00pm and is free and open to the public.
FEBRUARY 17: FIRSTSERVE 300 INFRASTRUCTURE DAY
The San Antonio Tricentennial's Serve 300 SA initiative will kick off on February 17, 2018 with city-wide infrastructure improvement events. The Tricentennial is looking for volunteers to join the celebration by lending a helping hand to the community. Interested participants can register online at http://sanantonio.galaxydigital.com by Wednesday to sign up for these events:
INFRASTRUCTURE DAY SERVICE EVENTS:
· Basura Bash at University of Incarnate Word Headwaters
· Graffitti Wipeout along Mission Road
· The Mission Continues Alamodome Cleanup in partnership with the Final Four
· St. Mary's University Continuing the Heritage Day of Service
SOMETHING TO SAY: THE MCNAY PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
Organized by the Museum's Head of Curatorial Affairs, René Paul Barilleaux, in consultation with curatorial adviser Lowery Stokes Sims, Something to Say is the first exhibition of modern, postwar, and contemporary African American art to be presented at the McNay in an exhibition of this scale. Featuring over 50 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and photographs by a wide range of 20th- and 21st- century artists, Something to Say draws its contents primarily from three San Antonio collections: the McNay, the Harmon and Harriet Kelley Foundation for the Arts, and the Nicholas/Foster collection.
Six downtown artist-centric organizations: Artpace San Antonio, Blue Star Contemporary, Carver Community Cultural Center, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, the Mexican Cultural Institute, and the Southwest School of Art, will partner to present an exhibition that will illuminate the 300 years of their hometown's history. Common Currents is a diverse, encyclopedic showcase of San Antonio's history as told and rewritten by more than 300 visual and performing artists, invited to participate by their peers, and presented over 6 venues. Hours: Opening night for each venue is 6 PM - 8 PM. All other days are regular business hours. Exhibits are now open at Artpace San Antonio (1718 - 1767) and Blue Star Contemporary (1768 - 1817).
Hours: Opening night for each venue is 6 PM - 8 PM. All other days are regular business hours.
Artpace San Antonio: January 18 - March 4
445 N. Main Ave., 78205
Exhibit: 1718 - 1767
Blue Star Contemporary: February 1 - May 7
116 Blue Star, 78204
Exhibit: 1768 - 1817
Southwest School of Art: February 15 - April 22
300 Augusta St., 78205
Exhibit: 1818 - 1867
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center: March 1 - April 29
1300 Guadalupe St., 78207
Exhibit: 1868 - 1917
Carver Community Cultural Center: March 15 - April 26
226 N. Hackberry, 78202
Exhibit: 1918 - 1967
Mexican Cultural Institute: March 29 - May 7
600 Hemisphere Plaza Way, 78205
Exhibit: 1968 - 2017
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San Antonio Food Bank 4th Annual Nutrition Summit
Wednesday,March 14, 2018
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