In the original game entire Native American tribes were divided into teams that often contained as many as 2,000 warriors. Goals were placed in villages miles apart, and the players were each given one or two sticks. The stick contained a woven leather pocket on the end with which a ball could be thrown or caught. French missionaries named this game “la crosse” because the shape of the wooden sticks reminded them of a bishop’s crosier (staff). Come join the San Antonio Lacrosse Association for this exciting event! Free admission. For more information call 483-9170.
FIESTA BIRD MART Alamo Exhibition Bird Club
April 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd. Looking for a different kind of entertainment? Bring the whole family to this unique event sponsored by the Alamo Exhibition Bird Club. The Fiesta Bird Mart is an entertaining and educational experience. Learn about birds of all colors, types and sizes: finches, parakeets, canaries, cockatiels, cockatoos and many more. More than 200 tables will display birds, toys, seed, cages, and miscellaneous crafts and jewelry. Helpful vendors will discuss the care of pet birds and issues of concern to pet owners. Come and see a real Texas-sized raffle of birds and bird products. Join us for a fun-filled Fiesta event. Admission: $3 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. For more information visit www.aebc.org or call 449-0480.
SAN JACINTO VICTORY CELEBRATION
Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Heroes Chapter April 17, 10-11:30 a.m., The Alamo
FIESTA TRACK MEET
Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
April 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Blossom Athletic Center, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Rd. (new location!) Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., presents its 26th annual track meet for youths ages 6 through 13. This event is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop good sportsmanship skills. Students gain a feeling of accomplishment while participating in a healthy multicultural activity. All students receive certificates of participation. Winners receive ribbons. Schools receive participation and sportsmanship trophies. Admission: Free for spectators. There is a $2 registration fee per participant. For more information call 865-3437 or 599-0855.
FIESTA LACROSSE TOURNAMENT San Antonio Lacrosse Association
April 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Hall, 9401 Starcrest
High school, junior high and youth teams from across Texas converge to play in the 36th Fiesta Lacrosse Tournament. Lacrosse is not only the oldest game in North America. It is also the oldest team-sporting event in Fiesta. The game was originally played by the great Indian nations of the northeast, hundreds of years before the arrival of the first Europeans.
Meet us under the beautiful Mexican olive tree in front of The Alamo to celebrate San Jacinto Day! Fiesta commemorates Texas’ win at the Battle of San Jacinto, and we’d like you to join us as we celebrate! Just 18 minutes, and the battle was over. Texans the world over celebrate Texas Independence, and the City of San Antonio celebrates this victory with Fiesta! Listen as historians read letters to loved ones at home from soldiers who were in the actual battle. You can join The Alamo Heroes Daughters and Children of the Republic of Texas in their toast to Texas victory with Alamo water. Remember, and help us honor those brave heroes who fought for Texas Independence at San Jacinto April 21, 1836. If we are blessed with rain, our celebration will take place in Alamo Hall. Rain or shine, please join “The Daughters” for this celebration of freedom. Immediately after the ceremony you are also invited to join us for our chapter’s annual Fiesta desayuno in Alamo Hall. Food, music and friends: What a great way to start your day! The Alamo Shrine, Long Barrack and grounds were the actual site of the battle that set the stage for Texas’ battle for independence at San Jacinto. After our brief ceremony you will have the opportunity to tour the shrine and Long Barrack and to walk the grounds where our beautiful garden flourishes. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas are the official custodians of The Alamo for the State of Texas. We have maintained The Alamo for more than 100 years, never charging admission or receiving state funds for operations. We have a mission: Remember The Alamo.
Free event. For more information contact Alamo Heroes DRT representative Elaine Vetter, 408-6666.
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