🌱 Two-Day Run For Autism + Mac And Cheese And Brisket At Bill Miller

San Antonio TX

19 April, 2022

6:15 PM

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Happy Wednesday, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around San Antonio today. First, today's weather: Winds subsiding and warmer. High: 88 Low: 71. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in San Antonio. Click here to learn more. Here are the top stories today in San Antonio: Frank Vasquez, former U.S. Marine from San Antonio, is the founder of "Right Now Motivational Team" which he formed "after noticing the mental and physical impacts that the lockdown of 2020 had on people." This weekend he "will be running a total of 100 miles for 24 hours straight to support families of children with autism." His run will take place on the San Antonio Trail System and will start and end at the Alamo from Saturday, April 23 to Sunday, April 24. Vasquez said, "Together we can display and create avenues to everyone seeking personal development. My goal is to help, and inspire, everyone to flourish in life. Everyone is fighting internal battles we can't see. Right now, we can make a difference one life at a time." For more information visit: (KENS5.com) Mac and Cheese and Brisket, Oh My! On Monday, April 18, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q released its "new, limited-time" mac and cheese topped with brisket! So far, the tasty snack has received "more than a thousand shares, comments, and likes" on social media and according to a Bill Miller employee, some customers were ordering it by the pints! The mac and cheese alone is not a permanent men item and the promotion ends on May 15," so you may want to visit a San Antonio Bill Miller location soon if you want to try it! For more details visit: (mySA) On Saturday, April 30, the PurpleStride San Antonio walk/run organized by The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) nonprofit organization will be held in person again after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. This year the organization hopes to raise $225,000 "to benefit PanCAN's national goal of $16.5 million." Registration for the walk/run is free and anyone who raises "at least $50 will receive a PurpleStride T-shirt." To register for PurpleStride, CLICK HERE and for more information on PanCAN, CLICK HERE. For more details and a video of "Shenel Rimando, who lost her sister to pancreatic cancer in 2019, and shares how her sister's fight inspired her to become an advocate for others," please visit: (FOX 29) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end May 1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in San Antonio: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You by Advanced Cosmetics. Cost is $285 and payment is due at time of appointment. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit https://www.herscan.com/registration/ or call 1-800-338-7499. (9 a.m.) Celebrate National Cold Brew Day at Dunkin' with 5X Points and $3 Cold Brews by signing up online. (9 a.m.) Toddler Time Online Live hosted by various San Antonio libraries. (10 a.m.)San Antonio Happy Hour Specials at Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant. (3 p.m.)T.I. LIVE 7th Year Anniversary Celebration at Smoke BBQ+SKYBAR. The event for 21+ Only will feature "four great performances, Texas BBQ, live DJ's, great drinks, cold beer, special party favors, giveaways and more!" Tickets range from $45-$125 and can be purchased at smokedowntown.com. (4:20 p.m.) Free Movie Night: "Dazed and Confused" at Second Pitch Beer Company. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: "There's always something new to see at the San Antonio Zoo! Each year is packed with events and exciting additions like On a Stick Festival, Zoo Boo!, Monarch Fest, and more! Did you know you can have a membership to San Antonio Zoo for as little as $3 a month? For more information visit @sazoo | Linktree." (Instagram) "This past week, from April 10-16, 57 pets were adopted from San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) There are still plenty of pets waiting for their 'furever' homes! Please stop by a SAPA! location to check out their adoptable pets, and maybe yours will be on next week's post!" (Instagram) "Visit the Briscoe Western Art Museum to see Night of Artists, one of the premier Western art events in the world! This event includes the viewing and sale of nearly 300 new works of painting, sculpture and mixed media by over 75 of today's leading contemporary Western artists. For more details visit https://bit.ly/3iFxHWn." (Facebook) "This week is National Volunteer Week! Each week the San Antonio Food Bank is able to sort, farm, pack, and distribute food for over 90,000 individuals in our community! 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