Hill Country

Hill Country Winos

It is that time of year - Fiesta - when we are suppose to get together with friends and have some fun. If you are like me, I don't get to "town" as much living since living out in the "country". Jen and I are going to host the next wine event at our house on Saturday, April 17th (6:30 pm). We are going to do a potluck - bring one of your favorite San Antonio dishes. As many of you may know, I have started to BBQ with my usual passion and hyper focus. I plan on doing a brisket and a few other items as the main entrees.

I always thought of Fiesta as the San Antonio Mardi Gras. When I went to the home page I found out that the commission considers Fiesta to be the "party with a purpose" - each event benefits a nonprofit organization. I would like to support two organizations - the Church under a Bridge (http://cub-sa.org/) and the Bulverde Food Pantry (www.bulverdefoodpantry.org). We are all blessed and able to consider a "celebration" as something done with our friends and family while some of those less fortunate celebrate much less often due to their circumstances.

Here are the items needed by the Bulverde Food pantry from their website

You can help by donating any of the following:
• Peanut butter
• Beans
• Meat
• Toilet paper
• Disposable diapers

Here are items that Church under a bridge needs for backpacks they are putting together
• Blankets
• Sock
• Flashlights
• Underwear
• Hotel Toiletries

You can also bring $$$ donations as well.

So bring your donation, side dish, and some wine and lets have some fun close to home.

Please email me if you plan on attending.

Regards,
Doug

Hey Winos

In case you are not on their distribution list here is a great event to be a part of.

Thanks
Doug

-----Original Message-----
From: Debra Silva <DSilva@klrn.org>
To: Debra Silva <DSilva@klrn.org>
Sent: Tue, Jan 12, 2010 3:35 pm
Subject: Corkers needed for 2010 S.A. Wine Tasting event on Monday, February 15, 2010

UPCOMING KLRN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteers are needed for the San Antonio Fine Wine & Cuisine Tasting on Monday, February 15, 2010
from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Alamodome.
We are specifically seeking “corkers” to pour wine at various wine stations. Training will be provided. (All corkers will need to arrive by 4:30 PM.)
Volunteers will receive free parking at the Alamodome, official KLRN corkscrew and official KLRN wineglass
and be able to enjoy half of the event for a special volunteer price of $25!

All volunteers must be 21 years or older to participate.

Please see the link below for the online registration form and additional event details.

http://www.sawinefest.com/10Volunteer.html

Please feel free to call me if you have any additional questions.

Debi Silva
KLRN Volunteer Coordinator
(210) 270-9000 ext. 2268

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Howdy Winos

First of all, I apologize for the extended summer vacation. However, I have events planned for the next 3 months and am working on a fun event for January. Here is what we have planned

October 24th - Sunday - 5:30 pm - Riposa Bistro & Wine Bar in Spring Branch

Wine tasting (6 wines) and appetizers - Cost $30 per person

Join us for some fun at a new restaurant in the Bulverde area. Chef Al has promised to make this a memorable event.

Here is the address: 8685 Hwy 281 North - Spring Branch, TX 78070 - 830-228-4415

Nov 4th and Nov 18th - Wine Dinner - 5 pm - Mike's in the Village

3 Course Wine Dinner - Cost $65 per person

I have attached the wine dinner description to this email. Reservations are required!

Here is the address: 2355 Bulverde Rd - Bulverde, TX 78163-4574 - (830) 885-2283

ANNUAL BARGE EVENT - Dec 29th - 5:30 pm - Mexican Manhattan

Mark your calendars now. This will be our 6th, 7th, 8th? annual event together with the Mexican Manhattan restaurant. The local section does not have the financial resources to subsidize the event this year so the cost is going to be $50 for members and $55 for non-members. Come join us for the 1.5 hour barge tour of the San Antonio River. I learn something new every year.

There is also the San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival Nov 10-15th with many events. I encourage you to support this event. Jen and I went last year to the Grand Tasting and enjoyed it thoroughly. Here is the website so that you can check out the events - http://nwwff.org/.

Email me which events you can attend and I will make sure that a spot is reserved for you.

Cheers,

Doug