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Pleasanton Business Power Lunch Workshop

Nov. 30, hosted by City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton Economic Development Corp. from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cafe Chris in Pleasanton. Theme is “Getting access to capital for your business.” Space is limited to first 15 businesses that register. Email Mitchell.gonzalez@emcstrategygroup.com to register.

Register for Wild Bill Cowboy Gallop

Get your Santa hats and jingle bells for the merriest 5K and 2 Mile Fun Walk in town. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Pleasanton River Park at 8 a.m. First 150 runners receive a Tshirt. Pre-registration fee is $35. Awards to follow. Sign up at: www.pleasantonexpress.com/ wild-bill-cowboy-gallopsignup/

Atascosa Co. Christmas Elderly Project Target 2022 applications

A blanket Christmas gift and food voucher will be provided to elderly in need, age 60 and older. You need to register at any one of these sites: Pleasanton and Poteet residents: Thursday Saturday, Dec. 1, 2, 3 and Monday, Dec. 5: First Baptist Church Youth Building, 311 Smith St. in Pleasanton. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Charlotte residents: Thursday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 3: Rev. John Wagner Family Center in Charlotte, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

Manga Club at Pleasanton library

For children in grades fifth-12th. If you enjoy reading Manga, watching anime or drawing, this is for you. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are Dec. 6 and 20. Call 830-569-5901 for details.

Atascosa Co. Project Christmas

This community organization collects toys through toy drives at local businesses then delivers them to local children in need the week of Christmas. Collection boxes set up at Chicoine Insurance Agency in Jourdanton, Germania Insurance in Pleasanton, South Trust Bank in Pleasanton, Mane Attraction in Pleasanton. Hoelscher’s Fine Furniture in Pleasanton, Texas Margarita Factory in Pleasanton, Factory Connection in Pleasanton, Grunts Grill Food Truck (mobile), Dairy Queen in Poteet, Ramos Tire in Poteet and Church of Christ in Pleasanton. Follow their Facebook page to see route they travel. Registration is not required. Please note, child must be present to receive their gifts.

San Ysidro Cemetery Association meeting

Dec. 4, at 2:30 p.m. at Cafe Chris, 1360 W Oaklawn Road Suite C, Pleasanton. All members are invited to attend.

AMRSP meeting on Dec. 5

Atascosa-McMullen Retired School Personnel meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Jourdanton. Meet and greet at 10:30 a.m. and meeting starts at 11 a.m. Mexican lunch provided by Pat Temple for $12. Please bring homemade baked item for bake sale auction. PHS Jazz Band to entertain with Christmas carols. Please let Sharon Root know if you plan to attend.

Longhorn Museum Society and Atascosa Co. Historical Commission

Second annual Joint Christmas Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the museum. Members and guests are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert side dish. Main course will be provided.

Christmas in Charlotte vendors needed

Davenport Park. Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. with tree lighting ceremony, Santa, pictures with the Grinch and more. Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. with Christmas party, parade, Santa, DJ, live band and more. Vendors and food trucks needed for both days. Email christmasincharlottetx@gmail.com for details.

Registration open for Dec. 9 food distribution

Atascosa County Veterans Service Office is partnering with SA Food Bank to feed county residents, 9:30-11 a.m. at 818 Main St. in Jourdanton. You can register at freshtrak.com. Open to all Atascosa County residents. Only two households per vehicle, no exceptions. Volunteers are needed for the distribution. Volunteers can call 830-769-3251 to sign up.

Price Chevrolet presents Pictures with Santa

Friday, Dec. 16 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 2035 W. Oaklawn Rd. in Pleasanton. Free event. Please bring your own camera. For questions please call 830-281-2133.

Free Zumba class

Virtual session on Friday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. Hosted by Health Collaborative. To receive Zoom link, register at healthymehealthywe.com or call Kevin at 210-481- 2573, ext. 112.

TO FEATURE an event in Out & About, email Lifestyles Editor Lisa Luna at lluna@pleasantonexpress.com or call our office at 830-569- 6130.

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