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On The Cover

Calla Cano, age 7, held a delicate little hummingbird at Hummer House in Christoval, Texas. She attends Santa Rita Elementary in San Angelo.

Her parents are Howdy & Shay Johnston and Koa Cano. Her grandmother is Vicky Conwell.

Calla loves gymnastics at Rise, swimming & her newest obsession, golf! She also loves school and anything involving art! She enjoys being creative and spends most days outside playing and exploring the outdoors with her big brother and neighborhood kiddos.

Thank you to Hummer House for the opportunity to photograph our June cover there and for providing memories for so many children and adults to learn about hummingbirds.

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Road Trip Fun!

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Summer jobs

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Juneteenth 3x3 basketball tournament

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celebrating community

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fun ideas for a walk

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feeding your hummingbirds

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community calendar

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Tom Green County library events

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plan a father’s day fun day!

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snapshots

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elks chili cookoff

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San Angelo Art Club activities

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bird watching as a family

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Flag day Staff

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San Angelo Family is published monthly by Ink Publications, LLC. We welcome letters, articles, artwork, and photographs from our readers and the community. We reserve the right to edit, reject, or comment editorially on all material contributed. We are not responsible for the return of any unsolicited material.

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Owners/Publishers Carolyn Miller and Kyla Bassett Editor Sarita Fawn Dunham Layout/Design & Advertising Carolyn Miller and Kyla Bassett Marketing Director Tim L. Vasquez Photographers Carolyn Miller/ Tim L. Vasquez

Distribution Tonya Ortega and family Support Staff - Lexi (Mini Aussie)

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Baby-sitting - Babysitting is a tried and Errand-running for busy people true way for any responsible teenager to make money in the summer (IF you like kids!). Any community that has families with small children needs trustyworthy and reliable baby-sitters. Be sure to take a First Aid course so that you know how to handle emergencies.

Lawn or yard care - Another “perineal” favorite. During the summer you mow lawns, trim hedges and so on.

Indoor house painting - You advertise your ability to paint individual rooms in a customer's house. Before undertaking this adventure you should make sure you know what you are doing by reading, working with someone with experience and practicing in your own home.

Cooking meals - Many families are too busy to cook their own these days. You could come up with some simple meals that families would love. You could also provide baked goods for special occasions or sell baked goods at local craft or farmers' markets.

Check local health laws.

Busy people often do not have time to stand in line to get their license plates renewed, pick up dry cleaning, buy groceries or run other errands. Your business would handle these Working in a small business in order tasks for them and busy people will be happy to learn the trade to pay a responsible person.

Although it may not be obvious to you, any community has thousands of small businessWashing cars for neighbors - You can es. They do all sorts of things: printing, simply wash cars. There is also an entire plumbing, landscaping, construction, computindustry called "car detailing". A detailer er programming, business promotion, adverwashes and waxes the outside and REALLY tising, health care and so on. Really--there are cleans the inside. literally thousands of these small companies hidden in business parks and office buildings Teaching older people how to use all over town. A lot of these small businesses computers or the internet - Many older could really benefit from a part-time, minipeople are totally afraid of computers. If you mum wage helper who is reliable and mature. understand computers you can help them. You In return, you can learn an amazing amount could go to the customer's home (or they can about the business because you will be in concome to yours) and you could charge on a tact with everyone in the business every day.

Think about what sort of work you might find half-hourly or hourly basis. interesting. Once you get in the door, learn Creating Web Sites - If you are artistic EVERYTHING you can about the business.

You will be surprised at how quickly you’ll and technically minded, there is a great become a valued part of the team. opportunity available right now creating web sites for small businesses.

Volunteer positions are another Tutoring - Parents would love someone to option. You can volunteer at many hospi-

Cleaning - If you enjoy cleaning and do it help their kids with math over the summer... tals, senior citizen homes, and most any char-

well, then house cleaning for others is straightforward and easy. Find busy people in your neighborhood and clean for them once every week or two.

or even help a child with reading skills.

Double-bill yourself as The Babysitting Tutor, with a pack of flash cards, books, etc.

You could get big bucks from smart parents that want their kids to get a good educational Dog walking or vacation pet care - background.

Most people who have pets want to give them the best care possible. Your business would Private or Group Sports Lessons help pet owners do that by walking their pets Have you played soccer, golf, basketball, voldaily or by providing in-home pet care when leyball, swimming? You could earn some owners are on vacation. This requires alot of extra money by teaching private lessons or responsibility and must be taken very serious! group lessons.

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itable organization or political group. You won't earn any money, but you can learn a lot and colleges are quite interested in charitable works when you apply. Plus, you would be helping your community!!

Keep your kids busy this summer!! They will learn work ethic and make some extra money at the same time. These are just a few ideas.

Be creative and they will love the idea even more. Utilize word of mouth to spread the word about your kids’ business!

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Celebrating Community This special section will highlight attendees of various events and functions we attend in San Angelo and the Concho Valley.

For more photos, please visit San Angelo Family Magazine’s facebook page!

The magazine offers so many great events and happenings you can be a part of each month. If you have an upcoming event you would like for us to attend, please send your info to family@wcc.net

Military Appreciation Rodeo

Clydesdales Angelo State

Military Appreciation Rodeo

Clydesdales Fort Concho

Rodeo Carnival

Rodeo Parade

San Angelo Stock Show

Rodeo San Angelo

Railroad Museum Celebration

Clydesdales Angelo State

Rodeo Carnival

Rodeo San Angelo

Celebrate with us through photos by Tim L. Vasquez, Marketing Director for San Angelo Family Magazine.

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Upcoming...

July 3 July 4 July 25 July 28

Steak of the Arts - Steak Cookoff, SAMFA, 7-9pm, 1 Love Street Fort Concho Artillery Salute - see page 3 National Cowboy Day - Fort Concho - see page 3 Buffalo Soldier Anniversary Day - Fort Concho - see page 3

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Do you have a child with SPECIAL NEEDS or a DISABILITY?

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FREE Summer Meals June/July see page 2

There is a local Foundation that can help you in so many ways!!

Learn more about ACCESSABILITY FIRST

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Road Trip Fun!! See page 5

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Emmanuel School of Fine Arts (see page 5 FMI)

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Summer Camp Signups!!

Individual music lessons Creative Camps: Arts & Improv Theatre Battle Bots & Lego Camps Summer Music Ensembles & Percussion Classes

ADACCV’s Carwash all month see page 11

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Shannon Cancer Center, 4-5:30pm, see page 22

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Get your an someth kids wi mem you mak

Tom Green County Library June activities see page 14

Fun Ideas for a WALK!! see page 10

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CELEBRATION

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Learn something n feeding your humm see page 11

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SNAPSHOTS to SA Family Magazine by June 15th for the July issue

Take your family for some ice cream - and be sure to include any elderly family or friends.

They would love it!

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They need HE 2026!!!

Be a driver for Meals for the Elderly. 325-655-9200

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Make bird watching a family activity - see page 21

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Call an elderly person in your life to go to an event!! It will make their month so happy!!

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Music in Literature with the San Angelo Symphony! Music in Literature involves a symphony musician visiting Old Town Books to read a children’s book about his or her instrument, while also demonstrating the instrument.

June 5th, 12th, 19th, July 10th, 17th, and 24th This is a wonderful opportunity to expose children to new forms of music through literature!

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Run in the Sun! 8K, 5K, 1 Mile 19 E Concho Ave 7:30 am - 9:00 am It is the longest-running race in San Angelo.

Start and finish on E. Concho Ave across the street from Miss Hattie’s

13 Annual Clay Shoot - Meals for the Elderly

Joy of Movement Free Classes for Seniors SA Ballet, 82 Gillis St 1:30PM, EVERY THURSDAY FMI 653-8877 or email erin@balletsanangelo.org

Pickle Fest Bart Dewit Park: 330 S Irving St see page 11

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3x3 20 Juneteenth Basketball

Juneteenth Talent Show - Boys & Girls Club (see page 17)

Tournament - register by June 12 - see page 7

Juneteenth Art Competition see page 11

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Summer Reading Kickoff Party - Tom Green Co. Library - see page 19

Downtown Movie Night - every Friday night inside at the Brooks & Bates Theatre 7:00pm FREE! see page 17

Save A Life Donate Blood Now

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Art Thursdays at SAMFA Free!!

4-7:00pm every Thursday

SAMFA FREE Family Day 10:00 AM 2:00 PM, 1 Love Street Elks Chili Cookoff - see page 18

Cactus Market Days 17 E Twohig Ave 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

of the life of Frida 27 Celebration Kahlo - 1st Annual Art Show &

Disney Aladdin Jr.

Festival. see page 18

June 26, 27, 28 presented by San Angelo Broadway Academy see page 23

Send your calendar events for July to family@wcc.net Go to www.cosatx.us for a listing of all the San Angelo Parks and it even includes a map!

Get your family outside!!

Visit the HUMMER HOUSE in Christoval in June & July 325-255-2254

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Tom Green Co. Library Events for June 2026 (tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine)

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snapshots Brother sister love

Flag football

There’s no buddy like a brother.

Texas bird dog in the making

Evening at the ballet with our bestie!

Cinco de Mayo

Brotherly love

Marley & Jameson loving baseball & softball life!

Girl Boss

Fun in the sun

Kindergarten graduation

Three of a kind.

Send us your pics from your phone!!

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Five generations - what a celebration!

We want to see your kids’ smiles!!

It's finally summer!

snapshots

Clydesdales at Fort Concho

Little Boy Crew Lemonade Stand

Ages newborn to senior in high school living in the Concho Valley.

For a faster, better way to send SNAPSHOTS, go to our website to submit (safmtx.com). It’s EASY!!!! Or you can email us at family@wcc.net. Include child’s name/age, parent’s name, contact phone number or email, permission to print child’s photo/name, your favorite caption. Please submit by June 15, 2026 to be considered for the July ‘26 issue.

No professional photos, school pictures or sports pictures taken by a professional. One photo per entry, please. Submitted photos and info will serve as a “photo release,” allowing Ink Publications, LLC the rights to use the photo in any publications (digital, print or media) including online advertising and social media for the magazine.

DOWNTOWN MOVIENIGHT IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!!!

Join us for Downtown Movie Night inside the Brooks & Bates Theatre at the San Angelo Performing Arts Center every Friday evening from May 29 to August 14.

Enjoy popcorn, candy, drinks, and delicious pizza from Stango’s Pizza Parlor.

Bring the whole crew and enjoy a fun night. FMI: downtownmovienight.com/ Brooks & Bates Theatre, 82 Gillis St, 7:00 pm, FREE ADMISSION June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26

Madagascar (FCFCU) Cars (2005) (Mitchell Family) Contact (SA Amateur Radio Club) National Treasure (KCSA)

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The San Angelo Art Club will be hosting their annual “Fiesta in Realism” Exhibition beginning June 1 through June 21. The exhibition is located at The Kendall Art Gallery, 119 W. 1st Street in San Angelo.

This is one of the organization’s major exhibitions of the year. This is the C. Russell Myers Memorial Art Competition of realistic paintings. The three categories include acrylic, watercolor, oil and the painting must be realistic. Cash awards will be given in each category. The competition is open to SAAC members and non-members. Many pieces will be for sale, as well. Hours at the Kendall Art Gallery during the exhibition are Wednesday, 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

If you would like to join SAAC, for only $35 per year, you will get discounts for entry fees at the major exhibitions. Members get the opportunity to welcome visitors to the gallery during exhibitions, as well. SAAC members meet monthly on the first Monday evening at 7 p.m. It’s a time to meet other local artists and enjoy talking about their favorite media. To join SAAC, see their membership page on their website. You’ll see all the benefits of being a member. Visitors are welcome to attend their meetings.

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 for care and maintenance of the Kendall Art Gallery. During an exhibition, the gallery is open: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m.

The Kendall is open every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members of the club host the openings and there is no fee to visit the Kendall. For more information about the San Angelo Art Club, visit their website: sanangeloartclub.org. or follow them on Facebook.

Here in San Angelo, everything is freely given—no buying, selling, or trading. People share what they have, ask for what they need, and connect with others right here in our community. It can be something as simple as passing along clothes your kids outgrew or as meaningful as helping someone during a tough time.

What’s been really special to see is how it’s grown beyond just items. People are meeting neighbors they wouldn’t have otherwise met, forming real connections, and showing up for each other in ways that go far beyond a single post.

Our group is moderated by a small team of local volunteers (myself included), and we work to keep the space focused on generosity, kindness, and community. At its heart, it’s about reducing waste, sharing what we already have, and making sure good things stay within our community instead of ending up in a landfill.

It’s been really meaningful to watch this group become something people rely on—not just for things, but for connection.

You can find us here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B2PCRrHWp/ Or Search "Buy Nothing San Angelo" on Facebook. Our banner for our page says Buy Nothing Project Or FMI: Xiomara.y.hernandez@gmail.com Tell them you saw it in SA Family Magazine.

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Buy Nothing San Angelo isn’t a registered nonprofit, but it is a completely volunteer-led, community-driven group that functions in a very similar way.

We’re part of the larger Buy Nothing Project, which is built around the idea of neighbors giving directly to neighbors.

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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.

AAAW (Association of Asian-American Women), last Sunday of the month, 2pm, Oak Grove Senior Apts, 4375 Oak Grove Blvd, Building 1 Community Room, San Angelo. FMI contact Lyda Porter 325-284-8882, or dimple926@yahoo.com 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 American Legion Post 32 - 2nd Mon, 7p, 165 E 43rd Street. FMI Post Adjutant 325-653-1958..

American Legion Post 572 - 3rd Sat, 11am meeting at the new Post Home, 616 N. Washington, FMI 325-655-7648 (Kristie Young) or adjutant@txlegion572.org.

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 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 Concho Pearl Lions Club, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6pm at the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center at 27 W. Concho Ave, FMI lionpgonzalez@gmail.com or 325-227-1296 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 Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm, San Angelo Health Foundation Visitor’s Center River Room , 418 W. Ave B, San Angelo, TX 76903, FMI: Christopher Sandoval (325) 224-3481 or Kayla Gomez (325) 224-3481.

Concho Valley EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter #493, 7:00pm, 3rd Tuesday each month, in the Airport conference room at 8618 Terminal Circle, San Angelo, TX 76904 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 - 1st Friday, 3:00p.m., locations alternate between Baptist Retirement Community and Encompass Hospital FMI Joan Countess at 325-647-0658.

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 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 East Angelo Lions Club, every Wednesday at 11:55 for lunch at Rio Concho, 401 Rio Concho Dr., San Angelo in the Library. Jerry Wilson, Sec 325-234-7662 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, 6:30p, Suez Shriner's building (2915 W. Loop 306, San Angelo) FMI call Ellen @ 903-816-2971 or Sheryl @ 325-262-1492 Healing Hearts Bereavement Support Group (formally Compassionate Friends) - If you are interested, please contact Amy at 325-277-6669 FMI. Hope Gathering - 3rd Monday, Christian support group for widows. FMI contact Sharlene Miller at sanangelohopegathering@hopegathering.org and visit www.hopegathering.org 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 NAACP - 1st Sat, 2-3:30p, Ministerial Alliance Campus, 1100 MLK Blvd., FMI sanangelonaacp.org Narcotics Anonymous, Multiple meetings around town 7 days a week, For addresses and times visit https://meetings.pszfna.org/best-little-region-of-na-meetings/# or FMI 985-278-1058 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 Rotary Club of SA, every Friday no holidays, noon to 1, River Terrace, 880 W Avenue D. New guests/free, members/pay dues & lunch. FMI call (325) 656-2612 or email sarotary@aol.com.

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 - Meetings are quarterly - contact for dates, 7p, ASU Planetarium. FMI 325-226-9172 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 (LGBTQIA Youth Support Group) - Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Open Arms Office, 113 North Harrison St. FMI Jennie Wagner @325-655-2000 or jwagner@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.

Stroke Support Group - last Thurs. each mth, 5-6pm, Cafeteria Shannon Rehab Hospital, 6046 Appaloosa Trail, refreshments provided. FMI call 325-284-4063 Survivors of Suicide (SOS) peer support group, Tuesdays, 6 pm. FMI and location, please contact Melody Twombly at 325-944-2561 or email at info@sanangelocounseling.org Texas Veterans for Veterans - Tuesdays, 7:15am-9:30am, 1905 Pulliam, designed to help local needy veterans and their families. FMI 325-656-9562 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's Sexual Assault survivor group (Open Arms), Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 113 N. Harrison St. . All women survivors over the age of 18 are welcome. A spanish speaking group is available as well. FMI 325-655-2000 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 sanangelo.org/yp/

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I’m thankful for a second s chan nce.

For Soila Rojas, being in the right place at the right time was an understatement. A hospital sta y for a toe amputation took a critical turn when she experienced r espir atory distr ess and lost consciousness.

Nurses quickly r ecognized str ok e symptoms and activated the hospital’s str ok e pr otocol.

Dr. Amon D A Zak Z k erii led l d her h car e. Soila S il had suf fer ed an acute ischemic str ok e caused by a large v essel occlusion. He performed a mechanical thr ombectomy, r estoring blood flow — she began speaking befor e leaving the oper ating r oom and r eturned to baseline within 24 hours. hours Her r ecov ery, supported by multiple teams, r eflected seamless coor dination.

Now home, she’s walking again, and deeply gr ateful.

“Shannon has done a gr eat thing for me,” she said. “And I’m thankful for a second chance!”

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Soila – Eldorado, TX