San Angelo Family Magazine - June '24

ImprovingyourQualityofLifesince1995

photo by Carolyn Nored Miller

Companionship

Dressing

What’s Inside . .

It’s Summer!!!!! And time to get outside.

Hudson Cole Frasier is ten years old and attends Cornerstone Christian School.

His parents are Megan and Josh Frasier. His siblings are Harlyn and Hayes Frasier.

His grandparents are Leslie & M.R Deans, Jeanne & Mark Bell, Cam & Diane Ohlemacher, and Scotty & Lisa Frasier.

He loves swimming, STEAM activities, reading Harry Potter, finding new music, pickle ball and spending time with his baby cousins.

Send in your SNAPSHOTS!!! June is a great month to get fun pics of your kids outside. See page 16 FMI on sending in your photos. Deadline is June 15 for the July issue. Now get outside, play and have fun taking photos. Besure to include everything needed on the SNAPSHOTS page

photo by Carolyn Miller

When you have to visit a public bathroom, you usually find a line of women, so you smile politely and take your place. Once it's your turn, you check for feet under the stall doors. Every stall is occupied. Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly knocking down the woman leaving the stall. You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't matter, the wait has been so long you are about to wet your pants! The dispenser for the modern "seat covers" (invented by someone's Mom, no doubt) is handy, but empty. You would hang your purse on the door hook, if there was one, but there isn't - so you carefully, but quickly drape it around your neck, (Mom would turn over in her grave if you put it on the FLOOR!), yank down your pants, and assume "The Stance."

In this position your aging, toneless thigh muscles begin to shake. You'd love to sit down, but you certainly hadn't taken time to wipe the seat or lay toilet paper on it, so you hold "The Stance."

To take your mind off your trembling thighs, you reach for what you discover to be the empty toilet paper dispenser. In your mind, you can hear your mother's voice saying, "Honey, if you had tried to clean the seat, you would have KNOWN there was no toilet paper!" Your thighs shake more.

You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose on yesterday - the one that's still in your purse. (Oh yeah, the purse around your neck, that now, you have to hold up trying not to strangle yourself at the same time). That would have to do. You crumple it in the puffiest way possible. It's still smaller than your thumbnail.

Someone pushes your door open because the latch doesn't work. The door hits your purse, which is hanging around your neck in front of your chest, and you and your purse topple backward against the tank of the toilet. "Occupied!" you scream, as you reach for the door, dropping your precious, tiny, crumpled tissue in a puddle on the floor, lose your footing altogether, and slide down directly onto the TOILET SEAT. It is wet of course. You bolt up, knowing all too well that it's too late. Your bare bottom has made contact with every imaginable germ and life form on the uncovered seat because YOU never laid down toilet paper - not that there was any, even if you

had taken time to try. You know that your mother would be utterly appalled if she knew, because, you're certain her bare bottom never touched a public toilet seat because, frankly, dear, "You just don't KNOW what kind of diseases you could get."

By this time, the automatic sensor on the back of the toilet is so confused that it flushes, propelling a stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of the bowl that sprays a fine mist of water that covers your backside and runs down your legs and into your shoes. The flush somehow sucks everything down with such force that you grab onto the empty toilet paper dispenser for fear of being dragged in too.

At this point, you give up. You're soaked by the spewing water and the wet toilet seat. You're exhausted. You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you found in your pocket and then slink out inconspicuously to the sinks.

You can't figure out how to operate the faucets with the automatic sensors, so you wipe your hands with spit and a dry paper towel and walk past the line of women still waiting.

You are no longer able to smile politely to them. A kind soul at the very end of the line points out a piece of toilet paper trailing from your shoe. (Where was that when you NEEDED it??) You yank the paper from your shoe, plunk it in the woman's hand and tell her warmly, "Here, you just might need this."

As you exit, you spot your hubby, who has long since entered, used, and left the men's restroom. Annoyed, he asks, "What took you so long, and why is your purse hanging around your neck?"

This is dedicated to women everywhere who deal with a public restrooms. It finally explains to the men what really does take us so long. It also answers their other commonly asked questions about why women go to the restroom in pairs. It's so the other gal can hold the door, hang onto your purse and hand you Kleenex under the door!

NEW Summer Play Program at

West Texas Rehabilitation Center

Summer is quickly approaching and West Texas Rehabilitation Center is gearing up with a new summer program for both kids and parents! The goal of this program is to provide education to parents regarding their child’s development and play skills, as well as give children the opportunity to socialize/play with peers their age.

Many children who are not in daycare/pre-k miss the opportunity to engage with peers their age which can be extremely beneficial for a child’s development. The Summer Play Program focus is to allow children to have positive peer interaction, improve play skills, and help improve communication.

While children are playing with their peers, parents will listen to professionals from the community presenting on a variety of topics including: Fine motor skills, gross motor skills, play skills, importance of literacy, how to engage/play with your child, developmental milestones and navigating the school system.

The Summer Play Program is offered to children between the ages of 2 and 5. This program is FREE and offered to all families in the communitythey do not have to be a current patient at West Texas Rehabilitation Center to attend.

Our very own speech, physical and occupational therapists will be facilitating the program. So join us and come learn about your child’s development, community resources and communication strategies while your child socializes and plays with their peers.

Program Details: Thursdays, June 13- August 1, 8:00-9:00 am at West Texas Rehab (3001 S. Jackson, San Angelo, TX, 76904). For more information about the Summer Play Program, call 325-223-6330 or email playprogram@wtrc.com

Tell them San Angelo Family Magazine sent you!!!

Juneteenth community gathering

June 14th 4p-7p 717 s. Oaks

Contact Info: Sherley Spears 325-400-1156 or Theblackshearheights.com

Juneteenth celebration

June 15th 10a-5p 2121 Martin Luther King Dr. Contact Info: Darian Williams 325-450-7804 or Theblackshearheights.com

Juneteenth worship

June 16th 10a-12p location to be determined

Contact Info: Pastor John Pope 325-212-1878 or Theblackshearheights.com

Happy Father’s Day

Walk a Little Slower Daddy

"Walk a Little slower, Daddy." said a little child so small. I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see; So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up, You're what I want to be. Then I will have a little child who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true; So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!!

- Author Unknown

Adoption, as well as biology, creates fathers and the gift of love is just as strong whether it is passed through the genes or through days of care and nurturing.

When you turn on the news, you always hear about broken lives and children who could sure use a good example. Don’t you wish they would show, just once in a while, a happy home where a father provides guidance, security and love... I'd love to welcome that camera crew in and introduce you to the world as the wonderful man who makes such a difference to this family. Then everyone would know how proud we are of you... and why. Happy Father's Day with so much love and appreciation...

Make Dad A Ticket Book.

Make a book of ten tickets (either on the computer or draw them). Each one is good for something. Money to go to the movies with a friend. A free ice cream cone. 3. Dinner together at his favorite restaurant. Even though these Father's coupons required money, yours do not. Other ideas are a one free car wash, one free night of babysitting the younger siblings so he can go out with your mom, one free lawn mow, or one garage cleaning.

Dad, all those times when you thought I wasn’t listening… or watching… or caring… I really was.

A father and a dad are not the same: One can be a dad and not a father, Or one can be a father and not bother

To earn through love the more endearing name. Some find fatherhood a bit too tame, Leaving all the details to the mother, Or dumping the sweet burden on another Man with just a passing twinge of shame. You have been our dad so many years That you've become the landscape that is home, The mountain that we look to from afar. No matter where we go we're not alone, For you remain within to still our fears And be the word that tells us who we are.

With summer coming and kids are looking for things to do, this would be an awesome book to purchase!! I love that it uses normal household materials (or at least things you can easily buy at a grocery store or hardware store) and gives parents and kids easy instructions with photos.

Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics, bringing science learning home and into the backyard. With stunning photography, succinct stepby-step instructions, and detailed explanations, Maker Lab: Outdoors takes readers on a journey of discovery. The book also explains how it works and how to take it further. A must-have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings, and for makers, crafters, and those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.

Easy instructions using simple materials with lots of photos and to make learning fun! Some of the highlighted projects are:

1. How to build a periscope

2. How to make a butterfly feeder

3. How to make a wormery

4. How to make an erosion bottle

5. How to make a soil free planter

6. How to make seedling pots

7. How to make mycelium

8. How to make a brilliant barometer

9. How to make a rain gauge

10. How to build a thermometer

11. How to build an anemometer

12. How to make cracking rocks

13. How to create giant bubbles

14. How to create a spinning whirlpool

15. How to make a watertight wonder

16. How to make saltwater jars

17. How to make a pin bottle

18. How to make ice cream

19. How to create marbled pebbles

20. How to make a twirling helicopter

21. How to make a diamond kite

22. How to make a water rocket

23. How to make an air cannon

24. How to make a cool compass

25. How to create gorgeous geodes

26. How to make a latitude locator

27. How to make a paper sundial

Just a couple of the places you may order this book... www.dk.com/us/9781465468871-maker-lab-outdoors www.penguinrandomhouse.com www.amazon.com (hardcover or kindle) www.barnesandnoble.com (hardcover or Nook)

SNAPSHOTS

Snapshots is a perfect way to share your best photos. We are looking for cute home snapshots (no professional photos, or school pics). Think of an original caption and email to family@wcc.net. Please be certain to use the word snapshots in the subject and include the information below on this page.

*Photo publication cannot be guaranteed due to the large volume of photos received.

Tristan, Landon and Noah are a military family new to the Goodfellow AFB and we are enjoying all of San Angelo’s hospitality!

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Queen Bee!!!

Quinn and summer go hand in hand!

Shopping in Downtown San Angelo!!

Kylie’s fun is Girls Scouts and Horses!

Keith headed to the Monster Truck Show in San Angelo!

Are you having a tough time co-parenting. Maybe an app to help coordinate children might be the answer. The best app for co-parenting depends on your family's needs and wants. Perhaps you want a shared tool to improve communication and keep all important information in one place. Or maybe your relationship with the other parent is still on shaky ground and you need something that allows you to stay in touch while keeping disagreements and negativity to a minimum.

Here are a few co-parenting app options so you could find the best one for your situation. Bonus: Many of them offer free basic versions or free trial periods so you can try a few of them to figure out what works for you both. As always, please thoroughly research any websites yourself for authenticity before you download.

Cozi

Are you Trying to Co-Parent???

Cozi wasn't specifically created with co-parents in mind, but its simple design and cool features make it one of the best free coparenting apps. You can set up shared calendars, create to-do lists and share photos and recipes — with minimal stress. The basic version is free, making it a good first family calendar app if you want to try something out before making a financial commitment, and anyone — kids, grandparents, sitters, etc. — can access the shared calendar, get reminders, and see lists.

Cost: Free from any computer or mobile device (Android and iOS), with in-app upgrades available.

FamCal

Although it's not exclusively for co-parents, FamCal has tons of features that can improve family connection, such as a shared calendar for important dates, events, tasks, and notes. It can be color-coded for family members, which makes it ideal for families with lots of kids with different schedules, activities, and commitments. It's a great way to keep those lines of communication open without having to talk on the phone or use text or email, which can often be difficult for co-parents, particularly in the early stages of separation or divorce.

Cost: The basic version of the app is free on both Android and iOS, with options to upgrade.

OurFamilyWizard

A divorced couple created the OurFamilyWizard platform to help keep communication between co-parents as harmonious as possible. Each parent has their own account, and can then add as many third-party, child, and professional accounts as they require at no extra cost, for example for grandparents, mediators and therapists.

The optional extra ToneMeter works a little like a spellchecker, picking up on negative tones in a message and giving you an alternative that's less likely to start an argument. It also logs communication, giving you easy access to accurate records for use in court proceedings.

Cost: Flexible subscriptions to the online platform start at $99 for one year, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. ToneMeter costs an additional $10 per year, and the mobile app is free on Android and iOS.

Coparently

Coparently provides a set of digital communication tools to make scheduling, communicating, tracking expenses, and sharing and updating contact details and important information easier for co-parents. Its easy to use, and you can add your kids to the account to let them contribute to scheduling, make requests, etc., which makes it a good choice for families with teenagers who want to have a say in the decision-making process.

Cost: Coparently costs $99 per year or $9.99 per month per parent, but you can try it for free for 30 days to see if it works for you.

Custody Connection

If agreeing — and sticking to — a custody schedule is a constant headache, Custody Connection could make it easier. It's based on a central calendar with a synchronized custody schedule, and parents can make "trade requests" via the app if they need to switch custody dates. The app automatically records whether requests are accepted or denied and updates both parents' calendars to reflect the change, which helps keep misunderstandings to a minimum.

Cost: Free to download on iOS, with in-app upgrades available. It's not yet available on Android.

Parentship

Parentship has everything you need to commit to organized co-parenting: a customized dashboard to show upcoming events, reminders to ensure you never forget those events, coordinated calendars, a "smart" profile for each child, and a digital document center for things like insurance providers, birth certificates, social security numbers, and passport. You can also integrate your Google Calendar with Parentship to add already scheduled events.

Cost: Free for the first month, then $39.99 per year or $3.99 per month.

2Houses

2Houses makes it easy to organize a custody schedule, manage kids' expenses, upload photos and notes, and exchange all necessary information, such as medical notes and school details. It also comes with a messaging service and mediator access via the web and mobile devices. The pricing is per family, not per parent, making it more affordable than other similar co-parenting apps.

Cost: $9.99 per family per month, but you can try it for free for 14 days to decide if you want to sign up. The app is free on both iOS and Android, with in-app purchases available.

MEETINGS AROUND SAN ANGELO

Email meeting information to family@wcc.net. Please include contact information. SAFM reserves the right to determine if the meeting will be included. PLEASE verify any meeting dates and times as changes could be made after our print date.

Adult Diabetes Support Group -2nd Thurs. 6:30pm. Trinity Lutheran Fellowship hall. Leslie Hines lesliehines@shannonhealth.org 323-657-8249

Aglow International, San Angelo Lighthouse - every 1st Thurs, 6:30pm, Ministerial Alliance, 1100 Martin Luther King Dr., pot luck supper, all are welcome. FMI 325-653-9975 Alcoholics Anonymous, 3711 Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76901. A phone number for all AA groups in San Angelo is (325) 939-8939. New website-Meetings listing: SanAngeloAA.org Al-Anon - 1917 W. Avenue N, help for those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. FMI 800-259-1972 or info@sanangelo-al-anon.org or www.sanangelo-al-anon.org Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Groups - 438 E. Houston Harte Expy or for full list & FMI 1-800-272-3900

American Legion Post 32 - 2nd Mon, 7p, 165 E 43rd Street. FMI Post Adjutant 325-653-1958..

American Legion Post 572 - 3rd Saturday, 9 am breakfast, 10 am meeting, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-655-7648 (Carl Frentz) or amlegpost572@gmail.com Breastfeeding Community Gathering, Every Thurs.(excluding holiday), 11:00am, FREE, Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital Family Room, FMI: Amanda John 325-481-6326

Brush N Brag Decorative Painters 3rd Sat., 9am, St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 2506 Johnson St (Fellowship Hall): FMI call Sherrill Dooley 325 340-0762 sherrill222@yahoo.com Canyon Creek Cloggers - Mon. & Thurs., 5:30-7:00, 320 W. Ave N (Sam Houston Elem. cafeteria).FMI Karen-949-4204/374-6289.

Civil Air Patrol – every Thur, 5575 Stewart Lane, 6:20p-8:30pm, age 12 & up with interest in aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. sanangelocap.org

Compassionate Friends Support Group - Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Harmony room at First United Methodist Church (corner of Twohig and Chadbourne). Park on the second floor of parking garage of Cactus Hotel. Come through double glass doors. Contact Peggy Mathias Peggym@wtcg.us

Concho Valley Archeological Society, Non Profit Organization, Meetings 4th Thursday each month except July & December, 7:00 pm, Classroom at the Fort Concho Living History Stables, 236 Henry O. Flipper St. San Angelo, FMI Larry Riemenschneider 325-653-8216

Concho Valley CARES Coalition - 1st Wed., 12:00-1:00pm, SAISD Admin Building, 1621 University Ave, FMI Jennifer Flores, (325)224-3481 or Sarah Adame, (325)224-3481

Concho Valley Homeless Planning Coalition, every 2nd Wednesday from 10-11 a the Stephens Central Library. FMI 325-653-2411

Concho Valley Quilters Guild - Wed., 28 N Chadbourne, parking in the back, 9:30-2:30 pm. We hand-quilt for the public & members. Visitors/New members welcome! FMI 325-227-8713. Concho Valley Ostomy Support Group - Contact Joan Countess,325-647-0658 for date and time of meeting.

Concho Valley Photography Club- 2nd Saturday ea. month, 9:30 am, online Zoom meetings, open to all levels of photographers.

Concho Valley Republican Women 4th Thursday luncheon (January-October), 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Open to the public. For FMI and RSVP go to www.CVRW.org

Concho Valley Retired Teachers and Associates (CVRTA) Second Tuesday of the month (Sep-May), 9:30 am, at First Christian Church, 29 S Chadbourne, San Angelo. Concho Valley Telephone Pioneer Club - 3rd Friday, Baptist Memorial at Main Street Cafe, noon, lunch 11:30. Different speaker each month. FMI Rhonda Nichols @ (325) 656-5301

Concho Valley Turning Point: (Faith-Based 12 Step) Tues 7pm, (Anger Mgmt.) Thurs 7pm, (Bible Study) Mon & Fri 7pm, (Transitional Housing for Men), meet @528 E. Highland Blvd. FMI: 325-658-1389, cvtpmail@gmail.com, www.cvtp.org. Hope, Believe & Achieve Here!

Concho Valley Women Veterans Association, 12th/each month, 5:30-7:00 pm, 119 North Chadbourne, Vietnam Veterans of America building. FMI commander@cvwomenveterans.com

Disability Connections Center - monthly peer support groups, computer classes, cooking classes and arts & crafts classes, FMI call 325-227-6624 or 325-227-6625, dcciltx.org/ Disabled American Veterans' Auxiliary - 1st Thurs, 5:30 p.m., 1909 Pulliam, FMI: Maria Torres, 653-9059 Down Syndrome Support Group - 2nd Thur, even numbered months, 6:00pm, Region 15, Open to individuals with Down Syndrome/families/friends. Child Care and light meal provided. FMI Karyn at 227-3716 or Kathy at 325-651-9593

Embroidery Guild of America 3rd Tues 7PM, St.Paul Presbyterian Church, 11 Park St., FMI Leslie Wisdom rhoridgetx@yahoo.com Fleet Reserve Assn (FRA) Branch 295 - 3rd Sat, 11a, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-942-8036 (Terry Cook, Branch Secretary)

Greater San Angelo Crafts Guild 2nd Saturday in July, the 3rd Saturday in September, and the 1st Saturday in December, Stephens Library, FMI 726-999-0359, gsacraftsguild@gmail.com Group Connections - free family gatherings and educational activities for parents and children. Monthly. FMI call (325)653-HOPE or visit https://cacgreaterwtx.org/ Hanging By A Thread Quilt Club - 2nd Mon, 7p, Suez Shrine Temple, FMI Louise Lathram, 325-703-4664.

Le Coterie Society Club of San Angelo - 2nd Saturday each month, St Mark Presbyterian Church, 11am-12pm, FMI: Helen 325-262-8563 or Ronetta 325-653-7574 Lone Star Cloggers every Mon. & Wed. 5:30-8pm V.F.W. Hall/125 S. Browning Street. We welcome former cloggers and anyone interested in learning. FMI: Beverly Grenda 653-6448

Myasthenia Gravis Support Group, Sat. Feb. 29, 10 - 11 am, Downtown Branch of Tom Green County Library, 2nd floor, FMI sanangelomg@gmail.com or call 806-252-2158 NAACP - 1st Sat, 2-3:30p, Ministerial Alliance Campus, 1100 MLK Blvd., FMI sanangelonaacp.org

Overeaters Anonymous (HOW) - call hotline for locations and times. 325-482-8899

Parents Helping Parents - 3rd Tues. WTRC Admin. bldg, 12-1:00pm. Light meal provided, RSVP. FMI Barby Nobles, 223-6473.Open to all children, families, friends with special needs. Parkinson’s Support Group, 4th Monday, 5:30, Glen Meadows Baptist Church Rm 104, 6002 Knickerbocker RD., FMI 325 949-0970 San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) - 2nd Thurs,, 7:00pm, the clubhouse, 5513 Stewart Lane, Mathis Field Airport. Open to any Amateur Radio operators FMI www.w5qx.org San Angelo Art Club-1st Mon, 7p, Kendall Gallery, 119 W 1st St, sanangeloartclub@gmail.com, facebook.com/sanangelo.artclub, or sanangeloartclub.org San Angelo Astronomy Assoc - 1st Mon, 7p, ASU Planetarium. FMI 325-277-6139 or angeloastronomy.com/ San Angelo Chess Club Mondays, except holidays, 6–8 p.m., downtown library, 33 W. Beauregard. Club meets in library lobby. Equipment provided. Casual and USCF-rated games. 325853-2324. sanangelochess@gmail.com Free.

San Angelo Dream Center, Mons., 6-8pm, 1928 MLK Blvd. Christ Powered Recovery, 12 Step Faith based recovery group. Probation/Parole approved. FMI Jeff Matheny 325-234-9958. San Angelo Genealogical & Historical Society (SAGHS) 1st Tue, Sept -May, 7p, Trinity Lutheran, Fellowship Hall, 3536 Lutheran Way. Free & open to the public. Refreshments provided. FMI (325) 268-0973, info@saghs-tx.org, or facebook.com/pg/SAGHS/events

San Angelo Republican Women - 1st Mon, San Angelo VFW, 125 S. Browning, 6:00 p.m. Free/open to the public. "Boots on the Ground!" FMI: sanangelorepublicanwomen@gmail.com San Angelo TEA Party 2nd Tues., 507 N. Chadbourne St. annex building next to Transit/Bus Station, 6 to 7:30 p.m. contact 325-227-8982

San Angelo Toastmasters Thursdays, Zoom Meetings at 5:30-6:30, FMI Hilda Guffey, 325-450-7044, hilguff@yahoo.com

San Angelo Writers' Club 2nd Tues, 6:30pm, TGC Stephens downtown library lobby, FMI Sanangelowritersclub@gmail.com

Space To Be Me (Youth Support Group, ages 12-18), Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Open Arms office (113 N. Harrison), FMI openarmscv.com or contact Cassandra Ynojosa Email address: cynojosa@openarmscv.org

SMART Recovery - free group support for people experiencing addictions. Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at 133 W Concho Ave #110, San Angelo, TX 76903. FMI call (325)-944-2561. Texas Veterans for Veterans - Tuesdays, 7:15am-9:30am, 1905 Pulliam, designed to help local needy veterans and their families. FMI 325-656-9562

The Survivor Sisters 1st Thurs., 5:30pm, Cancer Empowerment & Resource Center/Shannon Clinic, 102 N. Magdalen St. Female cancer survivors & friends/caregivers welcome. FMI  Katie Hill, at 325-481-2065.

TOPS TX 0136 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Weight Loss Group, Thurs, 7-8pm, Calvary Baptist Fellowship Center, 2401 Armstrong, San Angelo. FMI – 325-653-1045 or 325-656-8167. Veteran SMART Recovery - free support for people experiencing addictions. Weds, 6-7pm, Cactus Hotel (36 E Twohig Ave. #110, San Angelo). FMI Steven Keihl 325-944-2561. VFW POST 1815 - 10:00am, 3rd Sat., 125 S. Browning. FMI John Muckleroy, 655-6550

Vietnam Veterans of America -1st Thurs, 6:30p, 119 N. Chadbourne, FMI 949-3059

Women Veterans Society, every 3rd Thursday at 5:30 pm. 125 S. Browning St. For more information, email us at WomenVeteransSociety@gmail.com

Young Professionals of San Angelo, 3rd Thurs, Visitor Center's Riverview Room, 12-1pm. FMI: facebook.com/YPSanAngelo or ypsanangelo.org

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These are just a few of the many monthly activities. family@wcc.net

June Around San Angelo

Downtown Movie Night:

17 E Twohig Ave

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

KCSA 97.1 Proudly Presents Summer Season 2024 CLOSED CAPTIONING NOW FEATURED!

Movies are shown free to the public in the parking lot at 17 East Twohig between the Cactus Hotel and Miss Hattie’s. Please TEXT 325 473-1208 for more information.

Movies begin late dusk/dark (around 9:00pm to 9:15pm). Bring your movie chair or blanket. Concessions available.

June 7 - Barbie

June 14 - Arthur the King (An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.)

June 21 - Back to the Future

June 28 - Trolls Band Together (Family Night)

June 1

51st Annual Run in the Sun

19 E Concho, San Angelo TX

7:30 am

The Run in the Sun is a running road race in San Angelo, Texas consisting of a 1 Mile, 5K, and 8K. It is run on a USATF certified course. It is the longest-running race in San Angelo.

All races may be run or walked: everyone is welcome!

The race will start and finish on E. Concho Ave in front of The Martial Pint and run down Concho Avenue before turning onto Irving and continuing down the river walk in historic San Angelo, TX

June 3-7

Advanced Rocketry Camp (Grades 7-12)

Tom Green County Library: 33 W Beauregard Ave

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Embark on an Epic Adventure by signing up for this amazing camp

Are you ready to reach for the stars? Join us this summer for an exhilarating journey into the exciting world of rocketry. Whether you’re a novice eager to launch your first rocket or a seasoned enthusiast looking to

elevate your skills to new heights, our Rocketry Camp has something for everyone.

Students can expect: -Expert, guided instructionHands-on rocket building and launching sessionsEngaging workshops -Collaborative team goals

June 5

Street Art Seminar

San Angelo Riverwalk Downtown 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Only 12 people will be accepted.

60$ fee each class you will get a option to pay for all 3 at once to make sure we hold you a position. Multiple ages. Contact Downtown San Angelo

June 6

Hispanic Heritage Museum Movie Night: A Million

Miles Away

82 Gillis St, San Angelo TX, 76903

Price: $5 at 6:00 pm

Join us June 6th at 6:00pm for a fun family night out as the Hispanic heritage Museum presents, “A Million Miles Away!” This incredible movie about a dad on a journey across space will inspire all in attendance! Tickets are just $5. visit sanangelopac.org or call us at 325.284.3825 for more information.

June 15

Elks Chili Cook-off

All proceeds will help fund the summer camp for Special Needs Children at Ottine, Texas, which is sponsored by the Texas Elks State Association.

Registration starts at 9am at the Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne. The cost is $25 for Chili and $5 for Beans. Beans will be judged at noon and may be cooked off site. The Chili must be cooked on site and must be made from chili grind meat. Chili will be judged at 2pm.

June 15

San Angelo Elks Lodge # 1880 will hold its monthly Veterans & First Responders Breakfast, on June 15th. The breakfast is free to Military Veterans & First Responders, and their families. This breakfast will be held at the Elks Lodge 2121 S. Chadbourne from 7:009:30 am.

The lodge will be holding a raffle immediately following the award ceremony. The Elks are requesting cakes, pies, & new items be donated for the live auction. Hamburgers will be available for $5 each, starting at 11 am for the chili teams & lodge members. FMI call 325/227-6920

This is a monthly event held on the third Saturday of every month. It is free to all veterans, (no matter when you served), and all first responders, and their families. Please come out and enjoy the breakfast and the commadarie.

June 15

SAMFA Summer for Kids: Cooking with Clay 102 Workshop

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts: 1 Love St 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sometimes art looks good enough to eat, but please, don’t eat art. Join us this summer for a special ceramic workshop to learn trompe l’oeil, a type of optical illusion used to trick the eye. Make realistic food art out of clay with Chandra Satterwhite, our special guest artist. Expect 2- 3 finished artworks after firing. Both days will need to be attended when registering.

Ages 11 - 15 Monday, July 15th & Wednesday, July 17th (This is a two-day workshop! You must be able to attend both dates) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Education Studio

June 15

Cactus Market Days; 11 Year Anniversary

13 E Twohig Ave from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Shop an array of unique local Craft and food vendors! Candles, leather goods, metal artwork, jewelry, woodwork, crochet, photography, bird houses, home decor, you name it! Live entertainment all day.

June 27

American Plains Art Show

Fort Concho Natl Historic Landmark: 630 S Oakes St 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

More information coming soon! If you have any questions, give us a call at 325-657-4444 or email us at sutler@fortconcho.com

37th Annual Fiesta in Realism Art Show and Sale

The San Angelo Art Club proudly presents the Annual C. Russell Myers Memorial Art Competition of realistic paintings, “Fiesta in Realism”. The San Angelo Art Club has hosted this special show and sale for 37 years. It includes oils, watercolors and acrylic original paintings by SAAC members and non-members.

The Club offers cash awards for one winner in each of the three categories. The paintings are realistic in style. Laura Romer Huckaby, Curator of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, will be the judge.

The show and sale will be on exhibit in June. The Kendall Art Gallery, home of the San Angelo Art Club, will be open during the exhibition. Gallery hours are Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. The Gallery is located at 119 W. 1st Street in San Angelo.

The San Angelo Art Club was formed in 1928 and is the oldest art club in Texas. They pride themselves on the quality of art they display in their exhibitions. Artists from all over Texas enter their art shows. Artists can sell their pieces with a small commission going to SAAC to be used for care and maintenance of the Kendall Art Gallery. During an exhibition, the gallery is open: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Members of the club host the openings and there is no charge to visit the Kendall Art Gallery. For more information about the San Angelo Art Club, visit their website: sanangeloartclub.com

Let The Show Begin...

Mother Nature once again is busy staging an event of awesome wonder for anyone that will make the effort to watch this star studded show of birds. It’s that time of year when our feathered friends begin a production of mating, nest building, brooding, and parenting. Let’s talk about some of the things that you can do to punch your ticket to an academy worthy performance.

A bird watching stage can be set up most anywhere, whether it’s in your backyard, around your porches or even a balcony in an apartment. Let me say that you will be greatly impressed with the birds you will see coming to your theater. There are things that you must think about when you create your bird watching stage. Providing a safe situation for the birds is a must. The feeding and water features must be set up to avoid any type of threat from cats, dogs and other predators. If birds feel threatened they will avoid your habitat.

In setting up your stage a multi feeder approach is best. A feeder with black oil sunflower seeds will attract a lot of different birds but mostly cardinals, both the red cardinal and the Pyrrhuloxia. A feeder designed for thistle seed will also attract a lot of birds but primarily colorful finches, songbirds, chickadees and titmice. Suet baskets will attract one of our favorites, the woodpecker. You will fall in love when the three types of head bangers come to see you. A piece of wood with drilled holes plastered with peanut butter will be one of the favorites of many species of birds, such as orioles, mockingbirds, woodpeckers and many others. As a matter of fact, almost all birds like peanut butter. You will need a feeder with all purpose wild bird feed. In regards to water features a simple bird bath will work. Clean water would require changing the water often. Note you can find reasonably priced feeders online or at your favorite local store.

The hummingbird will be one of your featured guests. Any type of hummingbird feeder will suffice. Your nectar is easy to fix. Mixing ¼ cup sugar with 1 cup of water is the ticket to a hummingbird encore. By the way, no coloring of your nectar is necessary. Something special is a feeder you can easily stick on a window pane. You get literally a birds eye view of your hummers. This type of feeder is preferred for apartment balconies. If at all possible you could have bushes and flowers in or around your bird feeding area that would attract butterflies and honey bees. It just gets better. Make it your own. Trial and error seasoned with research will really give you a bird watching addiction.

When all your preparation comes to life here is what you will see up close and personal. Beautiful birds of all types and colors exhibiting endearing personalities. You will find your self developing attachments to the birds you feed, watch and provide for. There will actually be bonding that occurs between you and your birds, which is a very soothing interaction with nature. My wife and I have our habitat set up in full view of our front and back yard windows. It gets pretty busy around here watching our birds. Every day we see something new to add to our bird adventures. We have seen around 70 different species of birds around our place. Some of our birds stay around all year while others migrate to their winter homes, but the good news is they always return to put on another show. Lol. It is so much fun to identify these different guests and create a list of what you have seen. There are several books that will help you in determining what bird you have visiting your areas. Some are better than others. You can contact us for recommendations.

When in observation of your guests you will notice that a season of episodes will be occurring right before your eyes. Everything involving bird behavior including finding a mate (a real love story), nesting duties between males and females and my favorite that is often overlooked…parenting. All that's for another story. Most viewing of our birds occurs during spring, summer and fall. It provides a great deal of enjoyment and engagement with nature and at the same time allows you to make a real and meaningful contribution to the conservation of birds.

There are two important things to not overlook. First, be aware that some of the most interesting birds will be seen in late fall and early winter. During this time some birds will be in migratory placement. Some birds will stay put, and others will be on the move to winter homes. You will see a lot of coming and going. The number of birds will slow down during this winter break but during this time new birds will be seen. Some find a new home with you and others passing through. Some of these passer throughs will be amazing. Too many times to mention Tammy and I will look at each other and say, “Wow, we can't believe what we just saw.” Second, we wanted to mention that you will see a lot of sparrows that at first may not be as appealing because of the sheer numbers. Once you start paying attention you will keep busy trying to identify the five or six species of sparrows that will

Hopefully you are interested in viewing and participating in this “bird show”. You will be wowed by what you see. It will also allow you to help mother nature by creating a stage beneficial for birds. As we say, “Open your eyes, look with purpose and God will amaze you”.

Tim and Tammy Layman

tdharvey12870@gmail.com

Top Vegetables for Containers

You don’t need a huge space to grow vegetablesor fruit! These could event be on a balconey or patiio!!!

Beets: Direct seed into a 2- to 5-gallon window box.

Cabbage: One plant per 5-gallon container. Or with small varieties, one plant per gallon container.

Carrots: Direct seed into a 2- to 5-gallon deep container. Thin to 3 inches apart.

Cucumber: Two plants per 5-gallon container. If using vining types, grow on trellis or cage.

Eggplant: One plant per 5-gallon container.

Green Beans: Sow directly into a 5-gallon container

Lettuce: Direct seed or transplant into 1-gallon or larger container. Thin to 8 inches apart.

Onion: Direct seed into 1-gallon or large container. Thin to 2 inches between green onions. For bulb onions, thin to 6 inches apart.

Peas: Direct seed into 5-gallon container. Grow taller varieties on a trellis. Thin to 5 inches apart.

Pepper: One transplant per 5-gallon container.

Radishes: Direct seed into 2-gallon or larger container. Thin to 3 inches apart.

Spinach: Direct seed into 1-gallon or larger container. Thin to 3 inches apart.

Summer Squash: Direct seed or transplant, two plants per 5-gallon container.

Tomatoes: Transplant one plant per 5-gallon container.

Winter Squash: Direct seed one plant per 5-gallon container.

Top fruit for Containers

Strawberries

Blueberries Figs

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The summer has just begun, but you know the routine. First, you can't wait to get out of school. Then come the first few days of summer holidays and you rush about madly doing all the things you've wanted to do but didn't have time for. And then... the doldrums set in. Your best friend goes away on vacation, it rains steadily for a week, and your mom keeps telling you that everything is too expensive. So what can you do to keep your brain from turning to mush? Try these ideas:

1. Learn to play chess, or teach someone else how to play

2. Invent your own board game

3. Organize a scavenger hunt among a group of friends or with your family

4. Get a group together and hold a play. Rehearse, make costumes, then perform for family and friends

5. Volunteer your time at a local nursing home or hospital

6. Research your family tree

7. Visit your grandparents and ask them specific questions about what their life was like when they were your age

8. Write to a student from another country

9. Make up some soccer drills and hold an impromptu practice with your friends

10. Write a story and submit it for publication on the net 11. Write a song

12. Try to create a useful item out of something that would normally be thrown out, such as a plastic milk jug or an old tire

13. Go on a backpacking and/or canoeing and/or camping and/or biking trip

14. Start your own dogsitting and catsitting business

15. Tell your parents you'll be chef for a day. Plan the meals, cook them, set the table, and clean up after dinner

16. Help organize a household garage sale. Include items of your own that you no longer use or want

17. Learn a new sport from a friend or family member, such as golf, tennis, or waterskiing

18. Using photos that you take, make a summer memories photo album

19. Set up a lemonade/iced tea stand, or pick fresh fruit and sell it

20. Design and build a tree fort or playhouse, or if you don't have the space for that, design and build a bird house

21. Learn basic first aid by taking a course or getting a first aid book out of the library and practicing on a willing friend

22. Sketch a picture of your house or your family

23. Create a web site about a topic that interests you

24. Make an obstacle course in your back yard using old tires, ropes, benches, and tables. Invite your friends over and see who can get through the course the fastest

25. Take a walk and record how many different kinds of animals you see