Scheduled San Antonio-area activities for the second weekend of June include an informational session with a guide dog nonprofit, free dental service for local veterans and a sewing workshop.
June 10
Guide Dogs of Texas will offer an information session for people interested in being a paid apprentice for the local nonprofit’s guide dog mobility instructor program. Such individuals learn all the knowledge and skills necessary to train guide dogs and train clients to use guide dogs under the supervision of an instructor. In an aftercare program, the apprentice will also learn how to support and shape a client team from placement to retirement of the dog. 9 a.m. Free. 1503 Allena Drive, San Antonio. 210-272-9753 or 210-366-4081. www.bcbsatx.com
June 11
Puparazzi in the Park provides free professional pet opportunities. One photo per family. Also bring a toy or treat to benefit San Antonio Pets Alive and enter into a drawing for prizes. 8-11 a.m. Free admission. Eisenhower Park, 19399 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/705523740657624
June 11
Aspen Dental locations nationwide will provide free care to military veterans. Advance appointments are required. Five local participating locations include 6603 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 101, San Antonio, and 8143 Agora Parkway, Ste. 105, in Selma. 844-277-3646 www.healthymouthmovement.com
June 13
San Antonio residents, especially those in City Councils Districts 8 and 9, are invited to a Northside Neighborhoods for Organized Development meeting about the city's upcoming fiscal year 2023 budget process. 7-9 p.m. Free. Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio.
June 14
San Antonio Charter Moms invites families to have some fun in the sun while learning during the new Summer of Play event series. The family-friendly meetups are designed to help children shed bad habits brought on by the pandemic while having fun along the way. On June 9, Kim Elerick, co-host of the nextTalk podcast on cyber parenting, offers advice for building good habits, balancing screen time and keeping kids safe online. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Voigt Park splash pad, 700 El Portal Drive, Hollywood Park. www.sachartermoms.com/summer-of-play
June 15
Niche store at Pearl, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will host a sewing workshop. Participants will learn basic hand sewing stitches to be used to mend and reinforce garments. Materials will be provided. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free admission. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/stitch-at-niche-workshop-hems-tickets-314846764147.
Pearl presents summer night markets with a variety of vendors offering handmade items, artwork and food. There will also be live music. 5-9 p.m. Free admission. 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio. www.atpearl.com
