GOP CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Elected officials, candidates and club presidents are encouraged to contact the Bexar County Republican Party Headquarters at (210) 824-9445 or gop@bexargop.org about their activities so that we can publicize the events and avoid conflicts in scheduling.

    = Holidays    = Election Dates    = Meetings    = Fundraisers    = Other Events

FEBRUARY

Monday, February 6, 2012 - Ronald Reagan's 101st Birthday
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - Cibolo Creek Pachyderm Club Meeting

     6:30 p.m. at Aw Dang Asian Cuisine, 17323 IH-35 North, Suite 101, Schertz TX  78154 at FM 3009/Roy Richard Drive, Exit 175.  Members and guests are welcome.  For further information and reservations, contact: Allen Dunn at 210-865-6664 or ccpachyderm@hotmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - Republican Business Women of Bexar County Luncheon Meeting

     11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine at Sunset Station, 100 East Hoefgen, San Antonio TX  78205.  Great program and fundraiser!

     Program: Candidates Forum for Railroad Commissioner. Special guest speaker & moderator: Author Marita Littauer Noon.  Lunch is $25 this time only.  Contact for reservations no later than Monday, February 6 to reservations@BexarRBW.com or Linda at 210-408-9233

Thursday, February 9, 2012 to Sunday, February 26, 2012 - San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Rudy Glover for Constable, Precinct 3, Fundraising 9-Hole Golf Scramble

11:00am. 13800 Jones Maltsberger. Sign up at Rolling Oaks Golf Club—5550 Mountain Vista. For further information and reservations, contact 210-_______________

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Monday, February 13, 2012 - Friends of Congressmen Quico Canseco Fundraising Reception

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Penthouse at the Majestic Theater, 220 E Houston Street.  For further information  _____________

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Alamo Pachyderm Club Lunch Meeting

     11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Plaza Club, 100 West Houston Street, 21st Floor, San Antonio TX  78205.  Buffet Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and the Program begins at Noon. 

     Guest Speaker: The Honorable Judge Susan Reed, Bexar County Criminal District Attorney on the State of the District Attorney's Office.  Free parking in the Frost Bank Tower garage is available.  For further information and reservations no later than Friday, February 10, contact: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or RSVP@alamopachyderm.org

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - St. Valentine's Day
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Northeast Bexar County Republican Women Annual Membership Brunch

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Northeast Bexar County Republican Women Luncheon Meeting.   11:00 a.m. at TBA, Universal City TX  78148.  Contact for reservations no later than Sunday, February 12: Hazel at 210-497-8717 or nbcrw78@hotmail.com or Cheri at 210-659-4399 or rccreekmore@sbcglobal.net

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Republican Men's Club of Bexar County Meeting

11:30 a.m. at Paesano’s Restaurant, 555 East Basse Road, San Antonio TX  78209.  Contact for reservations: Robert Colunga at 210-316-9256, president@bcrmc.org or vp_membership@bcrmc.org

Monday, February 20, 2012 - Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Alamo Pachyderm Club Meeting

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at The Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club, 7900 Fair Oaks Parkway, Banquet Room B, Fair Oaks Ranch TX  78015.  Hors d’oeuvres and Program: Meet the Candidates Forum for all candidates present.  Free parking.  Pachyderm Club Members $0 and Guests $5.  For further information and reservations, contact: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or RSVP@alamopachyderm.org

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Alamo City Republican Women Meeting

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hills Country Club, 5403 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio TX  78229.   Contact for reservations no later than February 17: Barbara at 210-342-5482, or acrw.reservations@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Happy Elephants Republican Group Meeting

, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Hill Country Retreat Ballroom, 4550 Del Webb Blvd, San Antonio TX  78253.  Program:  Meet the Republican Candidates.  For further information and reservations, contact: Marge McCathern at 210-592-1202 or LeRoy Warfield at law269@att.net

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - George Washington's Birthday
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Bexar County Republican Women Luncheon Meeting

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The San Antonio Jewish Community Center, 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio TX  78231.  Special Guest Speaker: The Honorable Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the General Land Office.  Contact for reservations no later than Thursday, February 23: Carol at 210-492-2176 or ckraft38@att.com

Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Northwest Republican Club Meeting

11:00 a.m. Lunch and 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Program and Meeting at Golden Corral, 9111 N Loop 1604 W, Helotes TX  78023 at Bandera Road.  You do not need to be a member to attend.  Contact for information:  Dominick Dina at 210-273-9082 or dadina@swbell.net

Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Rudy Glover Fish Fry Fundraiser

12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.  Rolling Oaks Golf Club, 5550 Mountain Vista. Music, Dancing.  Catered by Action Catering.  BYOB. $20.00 or what you can afford. Contact  _________________________

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - Latino National Republican Coalition (LNRC) of Greater Bexar County Joint Meeting

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, 1526 SW Military Dr., San Antonio TX  78221.  Free parking and no charge.  For further information and reservations, contact: Alejandro Sostre at asostre@satx.rr.com

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - Young Republicans of Bexar County Joint Meeting

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, 1526 SW Military Dr., San Antonio TX  78221.  Free parking and no charge to attend.  Dinner & drinks may be ordered from the menu.  For further information and reservations, contact John Hall at john.hall@me.com or 210-865-5741

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - Alamo Pachyderm Club Joint Meeting

     6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, 1526 SW Military Dr., San Antonio TX  78221.  Second meeting with special guest speakers:  Open Forum for all Candidates present.  Free parking and no charge to attend.  Dinner & drinks may be ordered from the menu.  For further information and reservations, contact: Larry Loveall at 210-492-1294 or RSVP@alamopachyderm.org

MARCH

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Friday, March 2, 2012 - Texas Independence Day

176th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - Alamo Heroes Day

176th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 to Monday, February 6, 2012 - Justice Marialyn Barnard Fundraising Reception

5:30-7:00 pm.  La Fonda on Main.  For further information about contribution levels and reservations, contact Janelle McArthur at 210-699-1925 or janellemac@aol.com

 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Kim Pettit, Candidate for Judge, 166th District Court, Fundraiser

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Paesano’s  555 East Basse. For information and to reserve:  210-771-0030

Saturday, March 10, 2012 to Sunday, March 18, 2012 - Spring Break
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - Daylight Saving Time begins
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - Ann Comerio Fundraiser

5:30-7:00pm.  Club Giraud.  For further information, contact Janelle MacArthur:  210 699 1925 or Janellemac@aol.com.

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - Saint Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Justice Karen Angelini, Justice 4th Court of Appeals, Fundraising Reception

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Home of Kristin and Dick Tips.  For further information contact Susan Lilly at 866-789-9223 or susan@lillyandcompany.com

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - District Attorney Susan Reed Fundraising Reception

 5:30 – 7:00 pm.  Home of  Sharon and Stuart Seal.  For further information about contribution levels and reservations, contact Janelle McArthur at 210-699-1925 or janellemac@aol.com

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to Monday, February 27, 2012 - Judge Renee McElhaney Fundraising/ Birthday Celebration

5:30 – 7:30 pm.  The Back Gardens of 314 W. Summit. For further information, contact 210 279 6065 0r meridithholmstrom@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Eastern Orthodox Lent begins
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - Justice Steve Hilbig, 4th Court of Appeals District, Fundraising Reception

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Barbaresco Italian Restaurant, 9715 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio TX  78216 at McCarty Road.  For further information and reservations, contact Steve at steve@stevehilbig.com

APRIL

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Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Palm Sunday
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - Election Day

for the Republican General Primary Election. 

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the voter’s polling location.  Contact the Bexar County Elections Department for information about locations and times at 210-335-VOTE (8683) or www.bexar.org/elections/

     THIS DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Friday, April 6, 2012 - Good Friday
Saturday, April 7, 2012 - Passover begins at Sundown
Sunday, April 8, 2012 - Easter Sunday
Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Holocaust Remembrance Day

Yom HaShoah

Thursday, April 19, 2012 to Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Fiesta Week

See www.fiesta-sa.org for details and calendar of events

Friday, April 27, 2012 - Battle of Flowers Parade during Fiesta Week

MAY

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Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Mother's Day
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Armed Forces Day
Monday, May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day, Observed

JUNE

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - Runoff Primary Election Day

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Runoff Primary Election.  Contact the Bexar County Elections Department for information at 210-335-VOTE(8683) or www.bexar.org/elections/ for locations.

     THIS DATE IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Flag Day
Sunday, June 17, 2012 - Father's Day
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Summer begins

JULY

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - Independence Day

The Republican Party County Headquarters is closed.  Happy 4th of July

Friday, July 27, 2012 to Sunday, July 29, 2012 - Texas Annual Sales Tax-Free Holiday Weekend

     Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales tax on items of clothing, footwear, and backpacks priced less than $100.  This year school supplies are included. 

     Contact Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs for information at 800-252-5555 or www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/

AUGUST

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Sunday, August 26, 2012 - Women's Suffrage & Equality Day

91st Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

SEPTEMBER

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Monday, September 3, 2012 - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - Patriot Day

Remembrance on the 10th Anniversary

Monday, September 17, 2012 - Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Autumn begins

OCTOBER

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - National Night Out in Texas

Click on NNO-SATX or call 210-207-8927 for continuing updates about the 2011 events scheduled in San Antonio TX

Monday, October 8, 2012 - Columbus Day
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - United Nations Day
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - Halloween

NOVEMBER

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Sunday, November 4, 2012 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - Election Day

for the General Election. 

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the voter’s polling location.  Contact the Bexar County Elections Department for information about locations and times at 210-335-VOTE (8683) or www.bexar.org/elections/

Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day

DECEMBER

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Friday, December 7, 2012 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Saturday, December 8, 2012 to Sunday, December 16, 2012 - Happy Chanukkah
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Day
Friday, December 21, 2012 - Winter begins
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - Merry Christmas
Monday, December 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve