a paid adult on Sunday. Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. www.wildflowerfestival.com/tickets.html. 32nd Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival: See May 15 Fiesta Noche del Rio: See May 10
18 Saturday Bird Walk: Look for birds in their native habitats. Walk is led by an experienced guide every third Saturday of the month. Featured birds include humming bird, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron and the Common Moorhen. Bring binoculars. 9 a.m. For ages 10 and older. Meet at Carriage House. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. River City Running Tour of San Antonio: See May 4 Investigation Station: See May 3 32nd Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival: See May 15 World Music & Food Festival: Celebrate culture, music, food and arts and crafts. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free. Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. 210-207-8605. Tiny Tot Family Campouts: Kids ages 6 to 8 and their family will enjoy a campout experience inside the zoo – complete
with roasting hot dogs on an open fire, sleeping outside in a tent, animal encounters, and an evening tour of the zoo. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. $55 for adults; $27 for children. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. www.sazoo.org 210-734-7184. 21st Annual Wildflower Arts and Music Festival: See May 17 “Here’s To Our Heroes” Armed Forces Day River Parade: A river parade dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces features about 25 professionally decorated floats traveling down the San Antonio River. Floats are themed according to the branch of service, veterans of recent conflicts, military support groups, etc. The floats will feature live entertainment from military groups and local artists who wish to dedicate their talents to honor the troops. 6 p.m. Free. 210-227-4262. www.paseodelrio.com
19 Sunday San Antonio Living History Presentations – Visits to the Past: Learn about the sights, sounds, skills, clothing and lifestyles of early San Antonio during this event. Demonstrations and exhibit setup under the trees in Alamo Plaza. Free. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 300 Alamo Plaza. 210-273-1730. River City Running Tour of San Antonio: See May 4 Investigation Station: See May 3 Ballet Folklorico Festival: See Mexican Folklorico and Mariachi performances. 6 to 9 p.m. Historic La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre. Sponsored by Ballet Folklorico Festival
iParent SA Program
iParent SA is a program of The Children’ s Shelter and funded in part by Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Be a NURTURING FAMILY The Children’s Shelter iParent SA Program is a comprehensive parenting and family strengthening program with immediate and long term outcomes to benefit parents of all ages. Who is eligible? Parents with children ages 0 to 17 iParent offers you: • Parenting Training (Individual or Group-Based) • Family Enrichment Activities • Case Management • Crisis Intervention • Emergency Day/ Night Respite (Temporary Relief During Stressful Times) Where and when are services provided? Our program offers both in-home visits and group-based education. The iParent program duration is 1-2 hours per week for 7-10 weeks. Long-Term services are also available.
Contact: (210) 212-2576 Crisis Line: (210) 383-3239 Crisis Line is open 24/7
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