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TODAY
• Angel Food delivery is one week earlier this month so Nov. 4 is the last day to place an order. Orders are being taken at the First United Methodist Church, 100 Spring St., on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-noon and Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities. The program provides approximately $60 -$70 worth of groceries for $30 and other specials which you are now able to order individually (Fruit and Veggie Box, Meat boxes). The program is open to everyone. Food stamps are accepted. If you have any questions, please call 775.1541.

• Día de los Muertos celebration today at the Casa de la Cultura at 3 p.m. Building of altar (Bring your offerings and photos) 6 p.m. blessing of altar 6:15 p.m. Stories of those who have past (open mic style) Painting Sugar skulls and eating pan de muertos throughout celebration. For more information call 830-768-2287.

• Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery will be having an All Souls Day Celebration of the Word at 5 p.m. today. Deacon Manuel Limones officiating. For any questions please call (830) 298-1310.

• The Val Verde County Historical Commission will have its annual meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Adrian J. Falcon Gallery, 301 E. Garfield. We will be electing new officers. Call Dee at 775-9852 for more information.

WEDNESDAY

• North Heights Elementary will be holding a Parental Training Nov. 4 at 2p.m. All parents are invited to attend. Our Guest speaker will be Dr. Sally Z. Barrera, Director of DELA. Topic will be: The New ELD Model 2009 – 2010 School Calendar. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. Please Come!

THURSDAY

• Books4Lunch’nMore is held at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Val Verde County Library. This week we are proud to bring you “Day of the Dead” presented by Lupita De La Paz and Diana Abrego from Casa de la Cultura. They will be discussing this long lasting tradition with books and songs. We hope you can join us for this special presentation.

ONGOING / FUTURE

• There is still time to register to help tutor an elementary school child and their parent with the St. Henry de Osso after school tutoring program. Tutoring hours are flexible and require only 1 hour, twice a week or a total of 2 hours a week. Thanks to many caring Del Rioans, we only have 8 more children on the waiting list. Can you help? Please contact Bertha Silva at 775-2631 or Carmen Gutierrez at 734-2843.

• Queens For A Cause will be delivering Thanksgiving dinners for Thanksgiving. We aretaking names of families in need. If you would like to submit a name email claudia.lopez(at)dreamsofcrowns.com or call 488-5886.

• $2,000 scholarship to be awarded to a Pre Teen 11-14, Teen 15 - 18, Miss 19-25 and Ms 18 and up. Now registering contestants for the Miss Texas Lone Star Latina. Register now: www.dreamsofcrowns.com; email claudia.lopez(at)dreamsofcrowns.com or call 488-5886.

• Miss Val Verde's Annual Princess in Boas Tea Party. Little girls ages 4 - 9 are invited to attend from 2 - 3:30 pm at Plaza del Sol Mall Nov. 7. You must RSVP and you must bring your favorite boa and gloves. This event is free of charge for children only and the goal is to have each girl feel, look and act like a princess for the special tea party. Call 488-5886 or email claudia.lopez(at)dreamsofcrowns.com

• Southwest Texas Junior College Student Government Association presents C.J. Johnson/comedy hypnotist, Nov. 9, at Gorzugi’s Pub. Doors open @ 7 p.m. Must be 21 and over; pre-sale tickets available at SWTJC and Gorzugi’s.

• Operation Patriotic Angels - Adopt A Soldier. What would you do to honor our troops? Queens for a Cause will be conducting a blanket and personal hygiene essentials drive this month ending on Dec 1. If you would like to donate, drop off your donations Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. during the Plaza del Sol Mall Salute To All Veterans program.

• All veterans and military families are invited to a special Salute to all Veterans special program hosted by Plaza del Sol Fashion Board, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Plaza del Sol Mall.

• Plaza Del Sol Mall Fashion Board would like to invite you to perform and spread holiday joy during the month of December. Now booking acts, entertainment and performers of all ages. If you would like to perform please email claudia.lopez(at)dreamsofcrowns.com or call 488-5886.

• American Red Cross Del Rio Branch is looking for volunteers to assist with the Wine & Cheese tasting annual event to be held Dec. 11. Must be over 21. Email claudia.lopez(at)dreamsofcrowns.com or call 488-5886.

• The Annual Quilt Show at the Firehouse will be January 2010. If you have a quilt(s) that you would like to be in this show, please call Sylvia at 734-1353 or the Firehouse at 775-0888.

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