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Shirley Parks, North San Antonio TX Real Estate 210.414.0966

Urban Spaces Tour ~ San Antonio

The Downtown Alliance has announced their annual Urban Spaces Tour, a walk through some of downtown's best living spaces.

The tour will be held on November 20 and will showcase a mix of spaces such as private lofts, apartments, and even exceptional offices.

In addition, drinks are served before the tour and both food and drinks are served after the tour.

This year's tour will be of the west side of downtown and the first property on the tour will be the penthouse at the Morris Apartments on Main Plaza. Tours start at 4 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes.

Click here to purchase tickets. The cost is:

  • Students, $25
  • Active duty military $35
  • Downtown Alliance members $55 or $100/couple or $300 for a group of six members.
  • The public, $60 or $110/couple or $330 for a group of six.

Ticket prices will increase to increase by $5 on Nov. 17.

Enjoy the the food, the drinks and the tour!

Morris Apartments

Fredericksburg, TX ~ Rockbox Theater

Rockbox Theater ~ Fredericksburg, TX

ActiveRainer Kathleen Cooper got it started (I think, or maybe she passed it on) on Facebook and I am doing it, too. A Thanksgiving challenge to post something every day until Thanksgiving that I am thankful for, that is. Today I posted:

Today I am thankful for the Volunteer Appreciation party given by our church last night. (Community Bible Church, www.communitybible.com) Surprise entertainment was provided by the Rockbox Theater out of Fredericksburg. I can't say enough about what a wonderful evening it was. Awesome energy, fun, music, humor by true professionals. My husband especially enjoyed the music of the Eagles but the entire show was great, including the moving tribute to our veterans at the end. We will be making the short trip to Frederickburg to see these talented performers again in the near future.

"From Buddy Holly to the Beatles, Sgt. Peppers to Stevie Ray - you are sure to hear your favorites at a Rockbox performance. We play tunes from the Golden Era of Rock N' Roll. The 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and even music of today are all represented (although not each at every show!) We have the only professionally cast LIVE Rock N' Roll show in the Texas Hill Country."

graphic: rockbox theater.com

Check out their website: www.rockboxtheater.com

I was surprised to see how many volunteers we have. My husband guesstimates there were about 2,000 people in attendance last night's event. Of course, some of these people may have been spouses of volunteers but usually if one spouse volunteers, so does the other. Also, I noticed the absence of some volunteers last night.

Would you like to foster a puppy for a good cause?

Would you like to foster a puppy for a good cause?

TSA Canine Breeding and Development Center

The National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program

Would you like to join others in the community who are helping to fight the war on terrorism? You can do so by fostering a TSA puppy. Potential puppy foster homes must be in the San Antonio and Austin communities and have

  • a secure fenced yard
  • a vehicle in which the pup can be transported
  • no more than 2 other dogs in the home
  • the patience to raise a pup from 10 weeks to 12 months of age

Vist the website at www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/puppy_program.shtm or call 210-671-1624.

graphic: tsa.gov

San Antonio homes for sale ~ Deerfield ~ 78248

San Antonio Homes ~ Deerfield ~ 78248

Deerfield is a well-established neighborhood located inside Loop 1604 off Huebner and Bitters. Here you will find homes with mature trees with easy access to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and great schools. There is a community center in the neighborhood with a pool, tennis, and park. Deerfield is convenient to the South Texas Medical Center, Stone Oak, Valero Energy, and USAA.

There are currently 22 single family detached homes for sale in Deerfield. To see any of these homes, give me a call at 210-414-0966.

Halloween Costumes and Candy

Halloween Costumes and Candy ~ What kind of candy do you hand out? Do you wear a costume?

Each year our neighborhood has lots of trick-or-treaters on Halloween night and I enjoy handing out candy almost as much as the kids enjoy getting it. The scary masks my husband and I put on are always quickly removed since the little kids are easily frightened. Maybe this year I will buy something friendlier to wear.

I decided to hand out mini M&Ms this year since I end up treating myself to the mini Snickers bars that I traditionally hand out. Actually, I also like M&Ms or any chocolate candy.

The most popular Halloween costumes this year are:

  • Michael Jackson
  • (Harry Potter) Gryffindor
  • The Vampire
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Star Trek
  • Zombie
  • GI Joe Ninja
  • Hermione Granger

(About.com)

I find this kind of hard to believe but who knows...

From the www.hersheys.com website: "To help trick-or-treaters map their routes this Halloween, Hershey conducted a national survey to find out which houses were handing out their favorite Hershey treats. Following are some "tricks" to increase the odds of receiving desired "treats":

  • Houses with black shutters are 77 percent more likely to hand out Kit Kat Wafer Bars and trick-or-treaters have a 37 percent greater chance of scaring up a Kit Kat Wafer Bar from a ranch house.
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup lovers should forego ranch houses and opt instead to ring the bell of two-story houses where they'll have a 26 percent greater chance of receiving the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
  • Knock on brown doors if seeking Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars. Trick-or-treaters have a 32 percent greater chance of receiving a Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar from homes with brown doors."

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