San Angelo Family Magazine - March '24

photo by

Carolyn Nored Miller

Paisley Grace Shanks is helping get everyone ready for Easter at the end of this month.

She is 9 months old and her parents are Jimmy and Angela Shanks.

Her stepbrothers are Arick, Jacen and Aidan.

The proud grandparents are Sherry Crowder and Jimmy &Sandy Shanks.

Paisley loves apples and carrots, laughing at all the new things she experiences, taking walks with mom and dad, and playing her Baby Einstein drums!

Paisley Grace was born at 29 weeks weighing in at 2.2 pounds, and was flown to Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio where she stayed in the NICU for 94 days. She is a happy, healthy baby now weighing in at 12 pounds!

Mom...Dad...

This is what I need from you.

I need both of you to stay involved in my life. Please write letters, make phone calls, and ask me lots of questions. When you don’t stay involved, I feel like I’m not important and that you don’t really love me.

Please stop fighting and work hard to get along with each other. Try to agree on matters related to me. When you fight about me, I think that I did something wrong and I feel guilty.

Tips to make your family’s life bettereven in hard times

I want to love you both and enjoy the time that I spend with each of you. Please support me and the time that I spend with each of you. If you act jealous or upset, I feel like I need to take sides and love one parent more than the other.

Please communicate directly with my other parent so that I don’t have to send messages back and forth.

When talking about my other parent, please say only nice things, or don’t say anything at all. When you say mean, unkind things about my other parent, I feel like you are expecting me to take your side.

Please remember that I want both of you to be a part of my life. I count on my mom and dad to raise me, to teach me what is important, and to help me when I have problems.

A Twist on Easter

Easter egg hunts haven't changed much through the years: Groups of eager kids search high and low for colorful (and well-hidden) treasure. But if you're looking for a fresh take on the classic, look no further than these clever ideas for mixing up the traditional Easter egg hunt:

Try a novel twist on the traditional daylight search: Arm your kids with flashlights, and send them out at dusk to hunt for eggs. For even more fun, make it a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt: Just fill plastic eggs with lit glow sticks and candy, tape them shut and hide them (or paint the eggs with glow in the dark paint).

Turn the tables on your kids -- let them each hide a few eggs for you, and the other adults at your party, to find. The child who stumps you the most (with the last egg found) gets a prize.

Assign kids colors. This is a great twist for assigning certain amounts of eggs to different age ranges. For example, the 3 to 5 year olds collect the blue eggs. You can always re-hide them and give hunters different egg colors.

Older kids LOVE a good hunt. With a little bit of pre-work, this will be a favorite!

Put clues to find each consecutive egg in the plastic eggs hidden throughout the entire house and have their ultimate find be their Easter Baskets. Be creative with your clues.

Instead of hiding jellybeans in the egg, try creating homemade coupons and stuffing it with those instead. The personalized coupons might be for a little extra TV time, an extra bedtime story, or a treat. It’s a great alternative to sugary candies!

Who says that you can’t mix education and fun? Put numbers on all the different eggs and after the kids are done collecting as many as they can find, have them add up all the numbers. The kid with the highest total will be rewarded a special treat!

Choose a sentence or phrase related to Easter. Use a dry erase marker to write a letter on each egg that spells out the phrase. After the egg hunt ends, have the kids work together to figure out the mystery phrase. Once it’s been solved, divide up the eggs evenly and enjoy!

Library Fun

Spring Break Special Programs:

Imagination Library, Stephens

United Way ribbon cutting for Dolly Parton Imagination Library!

When: March 12th

Where: children’s dept, Stephens Central

Time: 9:30am-11am

[Grades 4-6] Explore Your World - Spring Break Engineering Camp, Stephens

When: March 11-16th

Where: Sugg Community Room, 3rd floor

Time: 9:30am –noon each day

-Want to learn how to safely use tools and build some cool toys using simple machines, basic craft supplies, and other household items? This camp might be just the ticket! During this camp, adults may choose to stay with their child to assist. Supplies for each project are only guaranteed for the registered students.

Spring Break Art Adventures!

When: March 12-16 th

Where: Angelo West Branch, 3013 Vista Del Arroyo

Time: 3pm-4pm

Do you like art? Are you looking for an adventure during Spring Break? Then come on over to Angelo West Branch Library and join us for Art Adventures! We'll explore different art techniques, media, and styles. All supplies will be provided, and all ages are welcome!

Alien Allergies: An Escape Room!

3/11 2-3pm grades 3-5

3/12 2-3pm grades 3-5

3/13 2-3pm grades 6-12

3/14 2-3pm grades 6/12

Where: Teen Republic, Stephens Central 2nd Floor Earth has received its first alien visitors! Too bad they seem to be allergic to everything. Maybe there’s something we can do to help?

Seating is limited; signups are required at www.tgclibrary.com

Regular programming:

Stephens Central Children’s Department

Tot’s and Blocks: Monday’s 10am

Stories, Songs, and Surprises: Weds/Thurs 10:30am

Stephens Central Young Adults (YA Teen Republic Grades 6-12)

Movie + Craft: Epic (2013, PG)

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

YA Services (Grades 6-12) @Stephens

Ready to watch something… “Epic” (2013, PG). While the movie rolls, we’ll fold lovely origami humming birds. Craft supplies are limited to first come first served. This event is in-person and for Teen Republic patrons (grades 6-12), free of charge.

STEAM Central Makerspace

[All Ages] Rocket Build Night

Thursday, March 14, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

STEAM Central Makerspace, Stephens Central

Stephens Central Adult Programming

Getting Started with Genealogy

March 2, 1pm-4pm

Stephens Central, 2nd floor computer lab

Angelo West Branch Library

Therapaws, Wednesdays at 3:45pm

Stories and more, Fridays at 10:30 and 11am

North Angelo Branch Library

Nintendo fun Fridays, 2:30pm

Therapaws Fridays, 3:30pm

Pre-K Matinee Wednesdays 11am

Vendors Wanted for Spring Vintage Market

Jaton Hampton is looking to the past to prepare for the future – a future, oneof-a-kind event, that is. The prolific events coordinator is planning the inaugural Concho Valley Modern Vintage Market April 13-14 at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St. Vendor application deadline is March 1.

CVMVM will feature a variety of affordable, quality vintage art, décor and clothing, as well as new retro-inspired items. The market is family friendly, and will include children’s activities, vendors, live music, food trucks, a Saturday car show and more. Admission is $5.

“You often hear the phrase, ‘Things aren’t made like they used to be.’ And there’s a lot of truth to that,” Hampton said. “I wanted to bring these older, beautiful, well-made pieces to one place, and also make it a celebration of all things vintage or retro-inspired.”

San Angelo Elks Lodge # 1880 will hold its spring garage sale on March 9th at its location at 2121 S. Chadbourne. Items will be sold from this location from 8am-1pm.

The lodge will accept donations of items for the garage sale on Thursday, March 7th after 5pm., and Friday March 8th 5-10pm. Please contact the Elks Lodge at 227-6920 for alternate drop-off times; (leave a message if no answer).

Hampton is part of Blue Door Designs and Events, which offers staging and design for homes, events and photography shoots. She rents out and often incorporates antique and vintage décor and pieces for Blue Door’s events, but found that affordable, high-caliber finds often are scarce.

At CVMVM, there will be antique vendors, retro, including mid-century modern, repurposed and boutique style booths. There will also be on-trend clothing and accessories, original art, plants, and locally-sourced food items. There will be an area for children arts & crafts, live music & hang out area, photo booths, food trucks and a car show.

As with Hampton’s other events, vendor applications will be fielded and curated to ensure a top-notch event showcasing unique, quality products.

For more information about CVMVM, including booth sizes and setup and takedown times, visit conchovalleymodernvintagemarket.com. Email vendor applications to conchovalleyvintagemarket@gmail.com. Vendors are assigned booths on a first-come, first-served basis.

It’s time for the

Tom Green County Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale!

March 2, 2024 at 9:00am at the Tom Green County Library

The Tom Green County Friends of the Library will hold their 1st book sale of 2024 on March 2 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the basement of Stevens Central Library.

This will be a BOGO of equal or lesser value sale.

If you would like to volunteer to help with book sale set-up, shifts during the book sale, or tear down, please contact Donna Jackson at cfjaguar@netzero.net or (325) 949-5877.

The sales for the remainder of the year are:

May 4

July 13

September 7

November 2

All sales on Saturdays from 9-1.

This is a great way for you and your family to support our local libraries! See you

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.

Ethan Boyd after a Central baseball game vs. Christoval

Trevor Fun at the waterfall

rodeo girl someday

POLO on the CONCHO

Polo on the Concho is an annual event that celebrates the beloved equestrian team sport, with an added touch of West Texas flare, to raise funds benefitting the San Angelo Symphony’s artistic and educational programs. Players travel to San Angelo, Texas, donating their time and bringing equipment and horses, and come together to play on the historic Fort Concho Parade Ground made into a polo field. The sport of polo has longstanding West Texas roots, reaching many families in our area that were involved in not only raising polo ponies but also playing the sport across the state and for some, the country.

Guests attending Polo on the Concho will enjoy a “polo picnic box” lunch created by Chef Daniel Friedrich, an afternoon of polo between two competitive teams, and a champagne “divot stomp”. That evening, guests attending the Texas barbecue will be treated to a performance by American Texas Country singer, Wade Bowen. Bowen has performed for over two decades with more than 4,000 shows into his career, and has become synonymous with country music, songwriting, and captivating live performances.

The event’s success is due to the generosity of volunteers, community partners, and donors. The 2024 Polo on the Concho takes place over the weekend of Saturday, May 4th, 2024.

For more information or to purchase tickets to one of the Polo on the Concho events, please contact the San Angelo Symphony at (325) 658-5877. VIP

Saturday, May 4, 2024 Fort Concho Parade Ground 11 a.m. Check-In

Texas Barbeque & Wade Bowen Concert

Saturday, May 4, 2024

First Financial Pavilion 6 p.m. Check-In Sponsorship Packages are Available. Please call (512) 695-5383 for details.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts’ Chamber Music Series welcomes the public to experience the Paradise Winds Reed Quintet performing the world premiere of The Sound of San Angelo and N.C. Wyeth’s Southwest in Music on March 3, 2024 in SAMFA’s Meeting Room at 2 p.m.

Enjoy music inspired by culture, commerce, and developments representing 100 years of San Angelo’s growth and the American expe rience. This concert is part of our Grand Re-Opening celebration and is inspired by the museums exhibit, N.C. Wyeth and the Golden Age of American Illustration, on display until March 31.

Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for members, $7 for students, seniors, and military. Tickets may be purchased online www.samfa.org

Paradise Winds, a reed quintet based in Phoenix, Arizona, met while pursuing advanced degrees at Arizona State University and h been performing together since 2005. Paradise Winds was heard by over a million weekly listeners on American Public Media’s Performance Today in 2011 and 2013. Recently, Paradise Winds was featured in the Phoenix-based award-winning Downtown Chamber Series, collaborated with the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale, and the ensemble has appeared with Classical

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts will host three Love to Learn classes in the first quarter of 2024. Each class will feature a special, handson, skill taught by prominent instructors. The Love to Learn classes are part of the museum’s Grand Re-Opening celebration.

Love to Learn: The Art of Ceramic Vases with Michelle Cuevas will be a two-part class and takes place on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9 –11:30 a.m. and Saturday, March 23 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. in the Concho Clay Studio located in the breezeway at 1 Love Street. Refreshments will be provided.

The first session will consist of building a vase from a slab of clay, not with a pottery wheel. The slab-building technique involves rolling out clay to an even thickness, then cutting shapes, folding, bending, manipulating, and joining together to form a finished object. The second session will consist of using different glazes to “paint” the vase. After glazing, the vase will be fired and ready to be picked up in a week.

Michelle Cuevas was born in New Mexico but has lived in Texas almost 50 years. She learned her craft, in part, from local ceramic artist icons Roger Allen and Millicent and Jeremy Bundick. She has been “playing in the mud” for more than 25 years.

Register online today at www.samfa.org. Seating is limited! $100 per person. Take-home supplies provided.

March Gardening seminars and more

Winter is winding down, but gardeners never know what March will bring weather wise. The two gardening seminars sponsored by The People/Plant Connection will get gardeners off to a good start for spring. The Lunch ‘n’ Learn will teach about how to prepare for spring and the new Hands-on Gardening Class will be all about starting and growing spring vegetables.

Don’t miss the newest gardening class sponsored by The People/Plant Connection. The “Hands-on Gardening Class will kick off March 28 with Allison Schwarz, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Horticulturist, talking about “Spring Vegetable Gardening”. Allison will talk about the techniques for preparing the soil in your new or established vegetable garden. She will also discuss the best varieties that grow well in the Concho Valley. A special activity will follow the class. Attendees will go to the outdoor classroom and prepare a planting tray of vegetable seeds to take home. You’ll leave with the start of a great vegetable garden. The class is on Thursday, March 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. It will be held at the Angelo West Branch Library, 2013 Vista del Arroyo in San Angelo. The cost is $20 per person including supplies for the seed starting tray. Reservations are requested by Monday, March 18 to assure supplies for the special activity. Space is limited so call 325-656-3104 or go to the website: www.peopleplantconnection.org in the contact section to reserve your seat. While in the outdoor classroom attendees will get to visit the new garden site.

The March Lunch ‘n’ Learn class will be Friday, March 8 from Noon until 1 p.m. The speaker for these classes is Allison Schwartz, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Horticulturist. The subject for the March class will be “Spring Forward-Activities to get your garden and landscape ready for spring.”. Allison will talk about techniques gardeners can do to prepare for spring planting of flowers and shrubs. While we don’t serve lunch, people on their lunch hour are encouraged to bring their lunch. Cost of the class is $10 and it is held at the Agrilife Extension office on the first floor of the Edd B. Keys Building, 113 W. Beauregard in San Angelo. Reservations are requested by calling 325-656-3104 or go to the website: www.peopleplantconnection.org in the contact section.

The Youth Gardening Class-Spring Session will begin March 12 and continue for 4 weeks ending April 2. During this session the young gardeners will be learning about wildlife habitats. They will be setting up watering and feeding stations in the garden. They will be planting plants to provide a place for laying eggs, providing food and shelter for the hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and other wildlife that will visit the garden. There are three age groups: Sprouts (ages 46), Junior Master Gardener (grades 3-5) and teen helpers, (grades 7th and up). The classes are on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. The you a lesson on the day’s subject then they break out into two groups. Sprouts will be planting flowers, herbs and vegetables in th Junior Master Gardeners will be planting and working in the big garden. The PPC Youth Gardening Classes are underwritten by the San Angelo Garden Club and are free to attend. The goal of the PPC is to give youth information about eating healthy and growing their own food as well as preserving wildlife habitats and protecting the environment. To register your youth, simply call 325-656-3104 or go to the website: www.peopleplantconnection.org on the contact section.

The PPC is looking for new members with their annual Membership Drive, The annual membership drive continues through March each year. They are looking for new members who would like to help support their mission of bringing the joy of gardening to people of all ages and abilities. This year, the funds raised from the 2024 Membership Drive will go towards planting perennial plants in their new garden located at the Angelo West Branch Library. Annual memberships are $30. The PPC is totally run by volunteers so all of the funds will go to the garden project. Members get discounts from the Industry Sponsors. They also receive discounts on the gardening classes and adult art classes. Members will be kept up-to-date with a quarterly newsletter with the class schedule and gardening tips. They will also receive a monthly Newsbrief as a reminder of the upcoming classes and events. If a membership isn’t for you, they accept donations, as well. To pay by mail, send a check to: PPC, 3226 Briargrove Lane, San Angelo, TX 76904. To pay by credit card, go to: www.peopleplantconnection.org. Join or donate and your money will go to their education garden.

The mission of The People/Plant Connection is to bring the joy of gardening to people of all ages and abilities. They are accomplishing their mission by building an education garden at the Angelo West Branch Library, 3013 Vista del Arroyo in San Angelo. The group sponsors educational programs for children in the garden as well as adults. The garden is watered by rain water so they don’t use any municipal water. The PPC mostly plants drought tolerant plants to be the example of a beautiful garden that uses very little water. Watch for monthly seminars that show you how to make a beautiful garden while conserving water. The PPC is totally run by volunteers so most of the funds from their classes go toward their garden project and programs. Follow them on Facebook-PeoplePlantConnection or their website: www.peopleplantconnection.org.

ways to volunteer

Arts, Youth and Education

• Angelo Civic Theatre, (325) 949-4400, www.angelocivictheatre.org

• Big Brothers Big Sisters, bbbstx@bbbstx.org, (325) 486-2200, www.bbbstx.org

• Boys & Girls Clubs of San Angelo, (325) 655-8343, bgcconchovalley.org

• Building Bridges, (325) 658-6524, westtexasrehab.org/services/hospice

• Children’s Advocacy Center of Tom Green County Inc., (325) 653-4673, cacgreaterwtx.org

• Boy Scouts of America, Concho Valley Council, bsa741@bsamail.org, (325) 655-7107, tswcbsa.org

• Concho Valley Home for Girls/Children’s Emergency Shelter, (325) 655-3821, cvhfg.org

• Foster Grandparent Program, (325) 944-9666, www.cvcog.org/cvcog/fgp.html

• Girl Scouts of America, El Camino Council, (325) 655-8961, www.gsctx.org

• House of Faith, (325) 486-8637, www.hofministries.org

• Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, (325) 486-6478, www.laurabushinstitute.org

• Salvation Army, (325) 655-6981, southernusa.salvationarmy.org/san-angelo

• San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, (325) 653-6793, www.sanangeloarts.com

• San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, (325) 653-3333, www.samfa.org

• San Angelo Performing Arts Center, (325) 284.3825, www.sanangelopac.org/volunteer

• San Angelo Symphony, (325) 658-5877, www.sanangelosymphony.org

• Siera Club Youth Group of San Angelo, (325) 659-0659, sierraclub.org/texas

• Special Olympics, Texas/Big Country, (325) 677-3200, www.facebook.com/sotx14

• West Texas Boys Ranch, wtbr@wtbr.org, (325) 949-1936, www.wtbr.org

• YMCA, (325) 655-9106, www.ymcasanangelo.org/volunteering-at-the-y

• Young Life of San Angelo, (325) 262-5490, sanangelo.younglife.org

Civic Engagement and Outreach

• Adopt-a-Highway, (325) 947-9271, www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/volunteer/adopt-a-highway.html

• Adult Literacy Council of Tom Green County, marilynnalc@hotmail.com, (325) 657-0013, conchovalleylearns.org

• Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley, (325) 224-3481, www.adaccv.org

• American Red Cross, (325) 658-4409, redcross.org/local/texas/north-texas/about-us/locations/big-country.html

• Baptist Home Help and Hospice, (325) 655-7391, www.baptistretirement.org

• Building Bridges, info@hospiceofsanangelo.org, (325) 658-6524, www.hospiceofsanangelo.org/buildingbridges.html

• Catholic Outreach Services, (325) 658-4124, holyangelssanangelo.org/catholic-outreach-services

• Concho Valley Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), (325) 223-6388, www.westtexasrsvp.org

• Concho Valley Senior Companion Program, (325) 223-5704, cvcog.org/cvcog/americorps.html

• Downtown San Angelo Inc., (325) 655-2345, www.downtownsanangelo.com

• Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, (325) 481-2646, www.fortconcho.com

• Hospice of San Angelo, (325) 658-6524, westtexasrehab.org/services/hospice/

• Keep San Angelo Beautiful, (325) 949-7188, sanangelompo.org

• Open Arms, (325) 655-2000, openarmscv.com

• Santa Fe Crossing Senior Center, (325) 657-4484, www.cosatx.us/departments-services/senior-services

• Volunteer Services Council of San Angelo, (325) 465-2257, www.vscsanangelo.org

• West Texas Rehab, (325)223-6300, westtexasrehab.org/volunteers-info

Hunger and Homelessness

• Christians in Action, (325) 655-5127, www.christiansinaction.us

• Concho Valley Family Alliance, (325) 653-4673, www.cactomgreen.org

• Concho Valley Regional Food Bank, (325) 655-3231, www.conchovalleyfoodbank.org

• Goodwill Industries of San Angelo, (325) 223-5744, www.goodwill.org

• Habitat for Humanity, (325) 655-7535, www.habitat.org

• Meals for the Elderly, (325)-655-9200, www.mealsfortheelderly.org

• New Bridge Family Shelter, (325) 658-8631, www.icdbridges.org

• Rust Street Ministries, (325) 486.1004, www.ruststreetministries.org

• United Way of the Concho Valley, (325) 949-3716 www.uwconchovalley.org

Special Projects

• Concho Christmas Celebration, (325) 655-8500, www.conchochristmascelebration.com

• Concho Valley Paws, (325) 656-PETS (7387), www.conchovalleypaws.com

• Friends of San Angelo State Park, (325) 656-4322, www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSanAngeloStatePark

• People/Plant Connection, 325-656-3104, www.peopleplantconnection.org

• Railway Museum of San Angelo, (325) 486-2140, www.railwaymuseumsanangelo.homestead.com

• Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding, Inc., (325) 949-4837, www.sonrisasriding.org

This list is by no means complete! The list was partially taken from Angelo State University Community Service - Volunteer Opportunities.

Today you may be the person with the ability to help, but tomorrow you may be the recipient of someone else's volunteer effort. Part of being a great volunteer is loving what you're doing. Find something that you're passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community. There are dozens of reasons why you should volunteer - you just need to find the one that feels right. With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. San Angelo is such an amazing place ot live and it takes so many to keep our quality of life going. Call these or any other organizations to start volunteering today! And plan on making it a family affair when possible in order to teach your kids the importance of giving back!!!

March 2

Brews, Ewes, & BBQ

11:00 AM

Come join us on Saturday, March 2, 2024 starting at 11:00am for the Downtown San Angelo Brews, Ewes, & BBQ festival. The festival will consist of a BBQ cookoff featuring brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and the World Championship Lamb Cook-off. We will also be featuring a Kids-Que cooking competition for children age 6-18. All ages are welcome at the event so bring the whole family! The location for this year’s event is 325 S Oakes St. along the Concho river. All proceeds go to the revitalization of Downtown.

March 6

ASU Planetarium: Totality Over Texas

2333 Vanderventer Ave

7:00 pm

Enjoy this new planetarium show as we anticipate the total solar eclipse crossing the U.S. April 8, 2024!

Everyone in the continental U.S. will experience at least a partial solar eclipse on April 8.

Solar eclipses are a rare and beautiful phenomenon. In this new planetarium show, you will learn how eclipses happen, how to safely view one, and where these two eclipses take place. You will also learn the history of eclipse watchers and how to observe safely.

Texas is the nexus where the total solar eclipse of 2024 crosses! The next solar eclipse to cross the U.S. is in 2045, so don’t miss this one!

March 7

ASU Planetarium: Expedition Reef 2333 Vanderventer Ave

7:00 pm

Explore the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs and see the scientists taking action to restore them!

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems.

These are just a few of the many monthly activities. More listed throughout the magazine and on our community calendar. Send your events to: family@wcc.net

march Around San Angelo

March 15-17, 2024. March 15: show up and get settled/ prepared. Sign-in will be in Officers’ Quarters 8. There will be an officers’ meeting at 5PM and a general group meeting at 6PM. This meeting will review plans for the weekends and make sure we are prepared. Dinner will also be available after the meeting. March 16: Programming March 17: Programming March 17, 3PM: Company Dismissal

If you are on the list as a potential officer, please send me your email and position so I can send you a PDF guide about the person in that position. If you are looking to interpret women, and need help gathering sources for your 1880s outfits, I can send you a list of sources based on your needs. Women’s outfits should include chemise, petticoats, a corset, and a dress. If one is interpreting an officer’s wife, one will need to wear a fashion-forward 1877-1882 style dress.

March 22

GISELLE Grand Kyiv Ballet

San Angelo Performing Arts Center: 82 Gillis St 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giselle is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. The ballet is known for its stunning choreography and beautiful music, and is a true masterpiece of the ballet repertoire. The prime dancers from the National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine bring this timeless classic to life on stage. Their talent and artistry are unmatched, and we know that audiences will be swept away by their breathtaking performances.

March 23

SPRING FLING

Bart Dewitt Park: 325 S Oakes St 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

AUTO MEETUP Line up and check out some awesome rides! (8am-10am)

LOCAL VENDORS Enjoy shopping along the Concho River (10am-5pm)

COMMUNITY SALE Bring your stuff, buy their stuff (12pm-4pm)

Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the alldigital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Along the way, discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction and overfishing.

March 15

Fort Concho Garrison Day

630 S Oakes St

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

For more information or to become a vendor visit: marketsalongtheconcho.com/

March 23

First Financial Bank Family Pops Concert – Cirque de la Symphonie

2235 S Jackson St office@sanangelosymphony.org 7:30 pm

Prepare for a dazzling spectacle of sight and sound that only Cirque de la Symphonie knows how to bring! Join

in on the fun as the world’s greatest flyers, acrobats, dancers, contortionists, and jugglers showcase their own jaw-dropping feats while your San Angelo Symphony Orchestra performs breathtaking music right before your eyes. A one-of-a-kind night of live orchestra music – perfect for the whole family!

March 23

Spring Block Party

Zero One Brewing Co.: W Beauregard St between Irving & Chadbourne

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for another block party on Beauregard from 125!!!! Come downtown and shop local with all of our vendors, eat some great food and listen to the local talent on a beautiful spring day!

March 28

ASU Planetarium: From Earth to the Universe 2333 Vanderventer Ave 7:00 pm

Join us for a journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes.

Directed by the young Greek filmmaker, Theofanis N. Matsopoulos, and featuring a sweeping soundtrack from Norwegian composer, Johan B. Monell, viewers can revel in the splendor of the various worlds in the Solar System and the ferocity of the scorching Sun.

“From Earth to the Universe” then leaves our home to take the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out, beyond the Milky Way, to the unimaginable immensity of a myriad of galaxies.

Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to continue to probe ever deeper into the Universe.

March 30

Easter Egg Hunt at Old Central Firehouse

Old Central Firehouse Pizzeria & Taproom: 200 S Magdalen 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Old Central Firehouse is hosting our third Easter Egg hunt at the Firefighter’s Memorial City Park located behind the pizzeria on Saturday, March 30th. With the help of some of our awesome first responders, we will “hide” over 3,000 eggs in the park! This year in addition to the egg hunt, we will be having a Spring Market with local vendors, coffee truck, and food trucks. Mark your calendars, this is a free event for the whole family!

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

Assn of Asian-American Women- 2nd of the month in person or via zoom. For more information call Mimi Clark at 563.650.1029 or visit: https://www.aaawtexas.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

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 3rd Sun, 2:30p, St. Paul Presbyterian, 11 N Park, Visitors welcome. FMI 949.8206

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 pm, downtown library, 33 W. Beauregard, Suggs Community Room (3rd floor) or occasionally in library lobby. Sets provided. Casual and USCF-rated games. 325-853-2324. 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

College Corner

Information on these and many other scholarships may be found at the counseling center at your high school. Your counselors will be happy to give you an application and advice.

Central High School PTO Scholarship

Deadline for submission: March 18, 2024

Eligibility:

Current Central High School Senior GPA of 80 or higher

Parent/guardian is a current member of Central High School PTO (contact Crystin Darbycrystin.darby@gmail.com to determine if you are a member or to become a member)

Glenn Middle School PTO Scholarship

Deadline for submission: by mail - March 25, 2024, hand delivered to Glenn - March 28, 2024

Eligibility:

Glenn Middle School Graduate with at least 2 years attendance

Graduating Senior from CHS or LVHS

Cumulative high school GPA of a B+

Carolyn Ann Mioduski Scholarhsip

Deadline for submission: April 1, 2024

Eligibility:

Complete and submit application to Concho Valley Women Veterans Association Scholarship Committee

Request a written recommendation/reference from your ROTC instructor

Submit essay on assigned topic

Meet graduation requirements

CHS Band Booster/Jolyn Ferguson Caldwell Scholarship

Deadline for submission: April 8, 2024

Eligibility:

Must be a current member of the CHS Band/Color Guard

Must enter a degree program leading to an associates or bachelor's degree

Must include a copy of an official transcript (sealed)

Must include an acceptance letter or other official documentation as proof that you will be attending the college or university indicated

Must have at least one parent/guardian who is a current member of the CHS Band Booster Club

Must turn in the completed application by the deadline of April 8th

Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association Scholarship

Deadline for submission: April 15, 2024

Eligibility:

Must be a current Senior at a high school in the Concho Valley

Must plan to attend college or trade school the following year after graduation

The Danny Simmons / Abraham Vega Foundation Scholarship

Deadline for submission: must be received by April 19. 2024

Eligibility:

Graduating Senior in good standing

Plan to attend accredited college, university, or law enforcement academy

3.0 GPA

Application and Essay required

Bowie Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Deadline for submission: April 26, 2024

Eligibility:

Attended Bowie Elementary for at least 2 years

Current High School Senior

Cumulative high school GPA of 85 or higher

J.C. Landon Scholarship

Deadline for submission: May 7, 2024

Eligibility:

Plan to attend Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in pursuit of an undergraduate degree

Desired qualification - 2.5 cumulative GPA

Desired qualification - demonstrate financial need

Simmons/Vega Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: April 19, 2024

Amount: $1,000

Please see your school counselor to inquire about applying for these or any other scholarships - even national scholarships. If you don’t apply, you don’t have a chance!

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