San Angelo Family Magazine - Feb. '26

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Get ready for San Angelo Symphony’s next concert, "A Night In The Tropics" featuring guest conductor, Simón Gollo, and trumpet soloist, Charles Lazarus. An evening of sultry melodies and evocate rhythms, you won't want to miss this exciting night of music! Get your tickets today by calling (325)658-5877 Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!

Join us for our 5th Annual Songwriter Showcase presented by Thieman Investments!

The event will be held at the Brooks & Bates Theatre, located inside the San Angelo Performing Arts Center.

Doors will open at 6 p.m., where you’ll be greeted with heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. Enjoy an intimate evening with Heather Morgan and The Warren Brothers as they perform their number-one hits and share the stories behind the music.

For sponsorship and ticket information, please call (325) 223-6443. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!!

What’s Inside . .

Happy Valentine’s from San Angelo Family Magazine

Beau Griffin is 3 years old and attends Sunshine School. His parents are Sherman & Elvira Griffin and he has one brother, Nox Griffin. His grandparents are Eladio & Eusebia Tapia, Scott Griffin, and Christy & Lee Tidwell. His favorite things are building magnatiles and legos with his brother, playing with his cat “BB”, and all things Spider-Man!

Avarie Bejil is 3 years old and attends Sunshine School. Her parents are Robert & Alexandria Bejil and her brother is Sebastian Bejil. Her grandmother is Veronica Zuniga. Her favorite things are dancing (ballet, tap and jazz). And she loves to read.

Valentines is much more than just exchanging gifts on one day. We challenge you to spread kindness and make the Concho Valley a more loving place all year!!

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The People/Plant Connection

February is a great time to start planning your spring vegetable garden. The People/Plant Connection is sponsoring their February Lunch ‘n’ Learn gardening class on Friday, February 27 from noon until 1 p.m. The class will be held at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, 113 W. Beauregard in San Angelo, Texas. Allison Schwarz, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Horticulture Agent will be talking about “Spring Vegetable Gardening”. Whether you are a beginner gardener or maybe you are new to the Concho Valley. In this class you will learn how to start a vegetable garden from the beginning and how to make it the best possible combination of materials for the best results. You’ll also learn the best varieties to grow in our environment. The cost is $10. Registration is requested by calling 325-656-3104 or by going to the PPC website: www.peopleplantconnection.org. While we don’t serve lunch, if you are on your lunch hour, feel free to bring your lunch.

The Annual Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest Free Seed Giveaway will begin in March. Anyone who wants to try their hand at growing giant pumpkins this year will receive 2 free seeds. Plant them after the last chance of frost and grow them all summer. The first Saturday in November will be the weigh-in. This is a great project for kids and the whole family. They grow very fast and are fun to watch. Two free seeds will be mailed to you. Each set of seeds will have an instruction sheet with it. Call 325-656-3104 to receive your seeds beginning in March.

Registrations are being taken for the Winter-Spring session of the Adult Art classes sponsored by The People/Plant Connection. These classes are a way to raise funds for the garden and projects of the organization. Beginning in February, the class will be exploring watercolors, acrylics and water-base oils to finish the session at the end of May. No previous art experience is required for these classes. To find out more about the adult art classes, check out their website: www.peopleplantconnection.org. To register or if you have questions, call: 325-656-3104.

Gardening Tip: February is a good time to trim your trees. The best thing is to hire a certified arborist because an arborist knows how to make the best cuts to give your trees a natural look. If you can’t afford an arborist, look up how to make cuts on the Aggie Horticulture website at aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/landscape/proper-pruning-techniques/. You’ll see the exact way to trim your trees. Never, never top a tree. It will damage the growth pattern of the tree and it will never recover. Remember, just because someone has a chainsaw, doesn’t mean they know how to trim a tree.

The People/Plant Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization making your donations tax-deductible. The mission of the PPC is to bring the joy of gardening to people of all ages and abilities by building an educational garden. Your donations are greatly appreciated and will go to their programs and garden project.

The Concho Clay National Juried Cup Show is a prestigious event for ceramic artists, offering a platform to showcase their work and compete for awards. Entry Deadline: February 10, 2026

Notification of Accepted Work: March 27, 2026

Exhibition Dates: April 15-18, 2026

Entry Fee: $20 Juror: Dexter Woods

Artwork Submission: Up to 3 entries with high-resolution images Additional Activities: Workshops and events planned during the exhibition period. The show is open to any talented individual, 18 or older, in the U.S. currently working in ceramics. FMI and to submit your work, visit the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts website or the Concho Clay Studio page. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!

We love receiving photos and its a great way to highlight kids having fun! Ages newborn to senior in high school.

For a faster, better way to send SNAPSHOTS, go to our website to submit (safmtx.com). It’s EASY!!!! Or email us at family@wcc.net. Include child’s name/age, parent’s name, contact phone number or email, permission to print child’s photo/name, your favorite caption. Please submit by February 15, 2026 to be considered for the March ‘26 issue.

No professional photos, school pictures or sports pictures taken by a professional. One photo per entry, please. Submitted photos and info will serve as a “photo release,” allowing Ink Publications, LLC the rights to use the photo in any publications (digital, print or media) including online advertising and social media for the magazine.

Happy Valetines!!

Ballet Belongs to You

Ballet is often synonymous with grace, beauty, and discipline. Behind the effortless lines and flowing movement lies a highly demanding art form that traditionally requires years of structured training. Many dancers begin as early as ages three to six, when young bodies and minds are shaped to meet ballet’s physical and mental challenges.

But what if ballet calls to you later in life? At 13. At 25. At 43?

In traditional, leveled ballet programs, starting later can feel intimidating or even impossible. Technique builds over time, can take the joy out of discovering the art form. Yet the desire to move, to express yourself through classical ballet, does no

At Ballet San Angelo, our mission of Empowerment Through Movement inspired us to reimagine what ballet training can look like. We believe ballet should be accessible, welcoming, and enriching for everyone, not just those who began at a ver young age.

That belief led to the creation of Ballet NOW.

Ballet NOW is a ballet class designed for students who want to experience the beauty of classical ballet without the intensity leveled program. This class offers a supportive, inclusive environment where dancers of all ages and abilities can explore foun technique, musicality, and expressive movement. Instead of pressure and performance benchmarks, Ballet NOW emphasizes learning, artistry, and personal growth.

Whether you are stepping into a ballet studio for the first time or returning after years away, Ballet NOW meets you where you gain strength, coordination, and confidence while deepening your appreciation for the discipline and artistry that make ballet

Most importantly, Ballet NOW invites you to reconnect with your inner ballet star. It celebrates the love of dance, the power o and the sense of community that dance creates.

Because ballet isn’t just for those who started young.

FMI:

Phone: 325 653 8877

Email: office@balletsanangelo.org

Tom Green Co. Library Events for February 2026

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Join the San Angelo Symphony Guild for our 42nd Annual Gala

An Evening in Bloom

Saturday, February 21, 2026

6:00 PM at The Historic Cactus Hotel

Step into a night where elegance blossoms and music comes alive. During this enchanting evening, guests will enjoy a delightful cocktail hour, exquisite dining, live and silent auctions, and captivating musical entertainment from harpist Sariah Noworatzky and the band, 12 Mile.

The Senior Belles and Beaux will be honored during a formal presentation recognizing them for their three years of dedication, service, and volunteerism to the Guild, the San Angelo Symphony, and our community.

Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the San Angelo Symphony, Concho Valley youth music programs, and youth musicians through our grants and scholarships.

An unforgettable evening awaits. Seating is limited. Reserve your ticket by scanning the QR code, visiting www.sanangelosymphonyguild.org or contacting Tara Flora at taraflora15@gmail.com

Founded in 1963, the Beau & Belle program is a time honored tradition open to all incoming 7th or 8th grade students.

Participants serve at symphony concerts, special community events and enjoy the benefits of etiquette training and leadership development.

An adult Symphony Guild sponsor is required to guide each participant through this esteemed program.

Membership for the 2026-2027 season may be found online at sanangelosymphonyguild.com. For more information about the program call 325-277-4959. Visit us on instagram or Facebook.

The Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley (ADACCV) is excited to host its Annual Have a Heart for ADACCV E-Auction. The event takes place on Thursday, February 12th from 9 AM until Friday, February 13th at 3 PM. Because this is an online auction, bidding will be continuous during this time! Sweet treats and gifts baskets, donated by local businesses and friends of ADACCV, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. There is something for everyone! The e-auction will take place on ADACCV’s website at www.adaccv.org. The items won can be picked up by the winning bidder on Friday, February 13th from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM- just in time for Valentine’s Day!

ADACCV is currently accepting donations for the auction, such as store purchased/sealed confectioneries, restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, spa gift sets, golf rounds, tickets to community events, or any other fun and creative gifts. Items can be dropped off at ADACCV’s Cotton Lindsey Center or arrangements can be made for items to be picked up. All items need to be at the ADACCV Cotton Lindsey Center, 3553 Houston Harte, San Angelo, by 5 PM on Thursday, February 5th so that they can be catalogued and photographed. Please contact the organization regarding perishable items to be donated. ADACCV is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, serving the Concho Valley for over 65 years. Proceeds from Have a Heart for ADACCV will benefit ADACCV’s lifesaving programs.

For more information, visit www.adaccv.org or www.facebook.com/adaccv. To get involved, please contact Jennifer Bateman at 325-224-3481 or jenniferf@adaccv.org

Have a Heart...for ADACCV

Free Family Day

February 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts will host a Free Family Day on February 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Education Studio located in the breezeway at 1 Love Street, San Angelo, Texas.

STEAM at SAMFA: A Family Day Adventure presents Forensic Science February featuring educational art and science experiences for all ages.

A free children’s book giveaway will be presented outside of the Scripps-Howard Library & Bob and Doris Johnston Foundation Reading Room on the 2nd Floor with books generously provided by the San Angelo Adult Literacy Council and anonymous donors.

Free Family Day includes free admission to the galleries. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.

Free Family Day is generously sponsored by the Art and Eva Tucker Foundation, City National Bank, H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust, Sterling Turner Foundation.

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The San Angelo Art Club has a busy year of exhibitions and workshops planned for 2026.

They offer about four major exhibitions each year. This year they are adding one for Abstract Art. Some of these exhibitions ar prizes. SAAC enjoys showing the talents of their members and other artists in Texas. For information and details about the curr sanangeloartclub.org.

The next major exhibition will be in March. It will feature the work of all members of the San Angelo Art Club-SAAC. This is a the excellent work of its members, active and associate. Entries will include all media and any subject matter. The exhibitions home of the San Angelo Art Club. The Kendall is located at 119 W. First Street, San Angelo. Intake will begin on Wednesday, Feb February 21. For details about the exhibit and gallery openings and times, check out their website:

Other exhibitions planned will be “An Exhibition of Abstract Art” in May, the 39th annual “Fiesta in Realism” in June. The “Wes be in September. They will end their year with the annual “Active Members Show” in November. As you can see there is an excitin display their works and the opportunity to win cash prizes.

If you would like to join SAAC, for only $35 per year, you will get discounts for entry fees at the major exhibitions. Members come visitors to the gallery during exhibition showings, as well. SAAC members meet monthly on the first Monday evening at 7 p to meet other local artists and enjoy talking about their favorite media. To join SAAC, see their membership page on their webs the benefits of being a member.

The San Angelo Art Club was formed in 1928 and is the oldest art club in Texas. They pride themselves on the quality of art they display in their exhibitions. Artists from all over Texas enter their art shows. Artists can sell their pieces with small commission going to SAAC for care and maintenance of the Kendall Art Gallery. During an exhibition, the gallery is open: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m. The Kendall is open every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members of the club host the openings and there is no fee to visit the Kendall. For more information about the San Angelo Art Club, visit their website: sanangeloartclub.org. or follow them on Facebook.

The San Angelo Art Club is coming up on their 100th birthday in a few years. This year they will be bringing new programs to the Kendall. The programs will include children’s programs, film series, and more. Watch for upcoming new programming.

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Fun WEBSITES for February

Bridal Planner

A great site with printable forms for budget planning, bridal checklist, shower checklist, guest list, and much more. https://www.paperdelsol.com/free-printable-wedding-planner/

ColoringBookFun.com

Out of time and/or money for a Valentine’s Card? This site has many printable cards. www.coloringbookfun.com

BrainBashers

A unique collection of brain teasers, games and optical illusions. www.brainbashers.com

Bizarre, Crazy, Silly, Unknown Holidays & Observances

February is derived from the Latin word "februs" meaning "to cleanse." The month was named after the Roman Festival, Februalia, a month-long festival of purification and atonement. brownielocks.com/february.html

The Teacher’s Corner - Super Bowl Fun

The Super Bowl seasonal pages will provide you with resources to help bring the "Big Game" to life. Ideas include: journal ideas, games, lesson plans, and more. seasonal.theteacherscorner.net/super-bowl/

February is National Bird Feeding Month

If you feed them, they will come. National Bird Feeding Month dates back to February 23,1994. A congressional proclamation was issued by Congressman John Porter (R-IL), as he read a resolution into the Congressional Record. holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/February/national-bird-feeding-month.htm

Black History Month

Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/black-history-month/

Winter Crafts from Crayola

Find fun winter art projects for kids & adults!

Let Crayola be your guide to free winter activities and other winter break activities to do during the season. www.crayola.com/crafts/seasons/winter

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Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards

Printable Valentine’s Day cards are an affordable and fun choice for anyone looking to share a greeting card that feels personal and heartfelt, even when time is short. Whether you are celebrating with family, friends, or loved ones, these cards help make the festive season more joyful. firstprintable.com/valentines-day-cards/

San Angelo Family Magazine hopes you have a fun and happy Valentines. As always monitor your children’s online activity.

Natural History Collections Open House

Angelo State University’s Department of Biology will host an Open House on Tuesday, March 3rd, in the Cavness Science Building at 2460 Dena Drive.

Activities will run from 5-8 p.m. in the main lobby of the Cavness Building and throughout the ASNHC and are free and open to the public. At 5 p.m., Dr. Loren Ammerman, bat researcher and curator of Genomic Resources, will give a presentation titled “Hidden in the Dark: Secrets of the Bats of Texas.”

Following the talk, attendees are free to explore the collections spaces guided by student volunteers. Attendees are able to learn from the curators as they present specimens at themed display tables describing Diurnal vs. Nocturnal adaptations, chosen from each of the collections.

In conjunction with the Open House, the ASNHC is conducting its second online auction fundraiser, featuring original illustrations by the late Dr. Terry C. Maxwell, the former long-time curator of the Birds Collection. The illustrations will be on display during the Open House for attendees to view. All proceeds benefit the Terry C. Maxwell Endowment, which supports the collections and its educational efforts.

The ASNHC contains more than 100,000 specimens of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and plants from the Concho Valley, other regions of Texas, many other states, Mexico, Africa, Asia, Australia and even the Galápagos Islands. The collections aid student and faculty research projects, are used as teaching tools, and are viewed by hundreds of K-12 students every year through various educational outreach efforts.

For more information, contact Rose Wilhoyt, ASNHC manager, at 325-486-6640 or rose.wilhoyt@angelo.edu.

This full-day celebration will feature a sizzling BBQ cook-off with brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and the worldfamous World Championship Lamb Cook-off. Young chefs can showcase their skills in our Kids-Que Cooking Competition for ages 6–15.

The Kid’s Que competition lets everyone get in on the fun. Kid’s Que is split into two categories by age group: Ages 6-10 will compete in the Hamburger competition and ages 1115 will compete in the Pork Chop competition. The event has a $25 entry fee per child/parent team. Meat will be provided and all child participants must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here.

Note that we have separate forms for Kid’s Que Registration & Payment. All child/parent teams must submit both forms to be fully entered. Go

Polo on the Concho

Saturday, May 2nd, 2025

Polo on the Concho is an annual community event that celebrates the beloved equestrian sport, with an added touch of West Texas flare. Set on the historic Fort Concho Parade Ground, this event brings together two enduring traditions: the rich heritage of polo in West Texas and a shared commitment to keeping the San Angelo Symphony’s artistic and educational programs thriving in our community.

Guests attending Polo on the Concho will enjoy a “polo picnic box” lunch created by Chef Daniel Friedrich, an afternoon of polo featuring 3 teams in a round-robin style tournament, and a champagne “divot stomp”. That evening, guests attending the Texas barbecue will be treated to a performance by Texas music legend, Gary P. Nunn. Throughout his career, Nunn has been a significant figure in Texas country music scene, performing regularly and managing his own record label and publishing companies. His work has not only shaped the sound of Texas country music but has also influenced a generation of musicians.

At its heart, Polo on the Concho is more than a fundraiser. It is a gathering of history, artistry, and community pride, played out under the wide skies that have always defined West Texas. The event’s success is due to the generosity of volunteers, community partners, and donors. The 2026 Polo on the Concho takes place over the weekend of Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

For more information or to purchase tickets to Polo on the Concho events, please contact the San Angelo Symphony at (325) 658-5877.

submitted by: Courtney Mahaffey, Polo on the Concho Co-Chair

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VIP “Meet and Greet with the Polo Players” Reception

Friday, May 1st, 2026 • Fort Concho Commissary • 6:30 p.m. By invitation only

Polo on the Concho Match

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Fort Concho Parade Ground

11 a.m. Check-In

Texas Barbeque & Gary P. Nunn Concert

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Fort Concho Stables 6 p.m. Check-In

Sponsorship Packages & Single Tickets are Available. Please call (325) 658-5877 for details.

Everyday Math Activities Kids Can Do at Home

Opportunities Abound in the Kitchen, Grocery Store, and Elsewhere

Since many newer math programs, like JUMP math and Singapore math, work hard to help children recognize math in the real world, finding everyday math activities at home is a great way for parents to reinforce this philosophy. Opportunities to explore math with your child pop up everywhere. Going to the grocery store, cooking dinner or even watching the news together are some of the ways these opportunities present themselves.

Math in the Kitchen thathomeschoolfamily.com/teaching-math-through-cooking-homeschoolers/ At the end of a long day, when you’re thinking about getting dinner ready and getting everybody off to various appointments and lessons, creating mathematical moments is probably the farthest thing from your mind. However, having your child help you in the kitchen not only offers the benefit of an extra pair of hands but also involves math. From measuring and sequencing to estimation and multiplication, the kitchen is a real-life school for kids of all ages.

Math on the Road hiphomeschoolmoms.com/math-activities-for-the-road/ While road trips and other types of travel are a wonderful way to get away from the pressures and responsibilities of real life, they also provide some really interesting opportunities to practice math.

A game called license plate math requires participants to pretend to be spies breaking codes to turn letters into numbers. That’s only one of many ways to drive home math while you’re driving away from home. There’s also budgeting meal money, calculating the cost of gas and figuring out distances on maps.

Math at the Grocery Store 24hourfamily.com/grocery-store-math-game-worksheets/ Grocery shopping, or any other kind, can be a stressful chore when your kids are with you. In between the cries of “can we buy that?” and “Ick, asparagus!” you can make the trip more manageable by drawing on some math learning. The store provides wonderful opportunities to, among other things, practice estimating cost, creating and sticking to a budget and using the scale to weigh produce.

Some Lemonade With Your Math? coolmathgames.com/0-lemonade-stand

Not all teachable math moments accompany everyday chores. Math comes in all forms, including lemonade stands. In addition to congratulating your child on their entrepreneurial spirit, you can add a few extra ingredients to their lemonade.

As your child starts to put their business plan into action, they'll need some help figuring out proportions, understanding capital investment and settling on a price that will bring in some profit.

Math Through the Whining math-salamanders.com

If you’re like many parents, hearing the phrases “I want one of those” and “I want the bigger half” set your teeth on edge. Some of it is the tone of voice and some of it is the lack of mathematical understanding that comes with the words. There’s no bigger half. Ever. And there’s rarely extra money for “one of those,” whatever it may be.

That whining brings forth opportunities to teach children about making a budget, rounding to the nearest price and learning about sales taxes. The begging for the bigger half offers the chance to teach your children about fractions, equal shares, and division with and without remainders.

Cleaning Up Your (Math) Act creatingbutterflies.com/clean-up-math-game/ Cleaning and carpooling: two of a parent’s least favorite chores to complete. One involves a lot of time driving from house to house and the other involves a lot of time driving your kids back into their rooms. Using math can ease some of the frustration.

Carpooling provides a chance to have your children learn more about time—how much you need and how much you have. Cleaning up a room is a good time to introduce the concept of estimation (as in, how many toys are piled on the bed) and to have the real-life experience of time as you set a timer and ask them to beat the clock. By Amanda Morin Fact checked by Sean Blackburn on June 01, 2020

24 Game Quiz

Try to end up with 24

To find 24, you can add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Use all 4 numbers on each card, but use each number only once. Example: The combination 3,5,4,5 can be solved as follows:

3 x 5 = 15; 15 + 5 = 20; 20 + 4 = 24.

Cards are rated by difficulty. The dot(s) in the corner of a card show(s) the degree of difficulty. One (white) dot is easy. Two (red) dots is medium. Three (yellow) dots is tough.

TAKE THE TWENTY-FOUR CHALLENGE

The card shown to the right is one of the more difficult that has stumped some of the best minds in the country. The 24 game has a broad range of challenges, from the simplest card: 6,6,6,6 to one of the most elusive cards 2, 3, 5, 12. Go ahead...give it a try! Math can be fun!!!

the ripple effect... Pay it Forward

Like a drop of water falling into a pond, our every action ripples outward, affecting other lives in ways both obvious and unseen. We touch the lives of those with whom we come into contact and, by extension, those with whom they come into contact. When our actions spring from a spirit of kindness or compassion or generosity, we set into motion a "virtuous cycle" that radiates far beyond our ability to see, or perhaps even fully comprehend.

Just as a smile is infectious, so are more overt forms of service. Our objective -- whether in something as formal as a highly-structured website development project or as casual as the spontaneous small kindnesses we share with strangers in hopes of brightening their day -- is to send waves of positive change in the world, one act of service at a time.

This form of human kindness should know no bounds. This should be a conscious decision each person makes with no regard to their economic or ethnic status. Even the poorest among us can create significant ripple effects...as the priceless influences in our lives aren't monetary.

Be attentive wherever you are for opportunities to help someone.

Do something nice for someone you don't know (or don't know very well)

Spread the word. If the person thanks you and wants to "repay" you (that is, pay it "back"), let them know that what you'd really like is for them to pay it "forward"

Practicing the "pay it forward" principle will make you alert to unexpected kindness from strangers toward you, and you may find yourself becoming more grateful for everyday kindness and consideration from people you don't even know.

Today, while you are reading San Angelo Family Magazine, is a perfect time to look within yourself and be ready to Pay it Forward

MEETINGS AROUND SAN ANGELO

Email meeting information to family@wcc.net. Please include contact information. SAFM reserves the right to determine if the meeting will be included. PLEASE verify any meeting dates and times as changes could be made after our print date.

Adult Diabetes Support Group -2nd Thurs. 6:30pm. Trinity Lutheran Fellowship hall. Leslie Hines lesliehines@shannonhealth.org 323-657-8249

Aglow International, San Angelo Lighthouse - every 1st Thurs, 6:30pm, Ministerial Alliance, 1100 Martin Luther King Dr., pot luck supper, all are welcome. FMI 325-653-9975 Alcoholics Anonymous, 3711 Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76901. A phone number for all AA groups in San Angelo is (325) 939-8939. New website-Meetings listing: SanAngeloAA.org Al-Anon - 1917 W. Avenue N, help for those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. FMI 800-259-1972 or info@sanangelo-al-anon.org or www.sanangelo-al-anon.org Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Groups - 438 E. Houston Harte Expy or for full list & FMI 1-800-272-3900

American Legion Post 32 - 2nd Mon, 7p, 165 E 43rd Street. FMI Post Adjutant 325-653-1958..

American Legion Post 572 - 3rd Sat., 10am meeting (immediately following the Elks' free breakfast for veterans and first responders), Elks Lodge, 2121 S Chadbourne, FMI 325-655-7648 (Kristie Young) or adjutant@txlegion572.org.

Breastfeeding Community Gathering, Every Thurs.(excluding holiday), 11:00am, FREE, Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital Family Room, FMI: Amanda John 325-481-6326

Brush N Brag Decorative Painters 3rd Sat., 9am, St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 2506 Johnson St (Fellowship Hall): FMI call Sherrill Dooley 325 340-0762 sherrill222@yahoo.com Civil Air Patrol – every Thur, 5575 Stewart Lane, 6:20p-8:30pm, age 12 & up with interest in aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. sanangelocap.org Compassionate Friends Support Group - Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Harmony room at First United Methodist Church (corner of Twohig and Chadbourne). Park on the second floor of parking garage of Cactus Hotel. Come through double glass doors. Contact Peggy Mathias Peggym@wtcg.us

Concho Pearl Lions Club, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6pm at the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center at 27 W. Concho Ave, FMI lionpgonzalez@gmail.com or 325-227-1296

Concho Valley Archeological Society, Non Profit Organization, Meetings 4th Thursday each month except July & December, 7:00 pm, Classroom at the Fort Concho Living History Stables, 236 Henry O. Flipper St. San Angelo, FMI Larry Riemenschneider 325-653-8216

Concho Valley CARES Coalition - 1st Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm, San Angelo Health Foundation Visitor’s Center River Room , 418 W. Ave B, San Angelo, TX 76903, FMI: Christopher Sandoval (325) 224-3481 or Kayla Gomez (325) 224-3481.

Concho Valley Homeless Planning Coalition, every 2nd Wednesday from 10-11 a the Stephens Central Library. FMI 325-653-2411

Concho Valley Quilters Guild - Wed., 28 N Chadbourne, parking in the back, 9:30-2:30 pm. We hand-quilt for the public & members. Visitors/New members welcome! FMI 325-227-8713. Concho Valley Ostomy Support Group - 1st Friday, 3:00p.m., locations alternate between Baptist Retirement Community and Encompass Hospital FMI Joan Countess at 325-647-0658.

Concho Valley Republican Women 4th Thursday luncheon (January-October), 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Open to the public. For FMI and RSVP go to www.CVRW.org

Concho Valley Retired Teachers and Associates (CVRTA) Second Tuesday of the month (Sep-May), 9:30 am, at First Christian Church, 29 S Chadbourne, San Angelo. Concho Valley Turning Point: (Faith-Based 12 Step) Tues 7pm, (Anger Mgmt.) Thurs 7pm, (Bible Study) Mon & Fri 7pm, (Transitional Housing for Men), meet @528 E. Highland Blvd. FMI: 325-658-1389, cvtpmail@gmail.com, www.cvtp.org. Hope, Believe & Achieve Here!

Concho Valley Women Veterans Association, 12th/each month, 5:30-7:00 pm, 119 North Chadbourne, Vietnam Veterans of America building. FMI commander@cvwomenveterans.com

Disability Connections Center - monthly peer support groups, computer classes, cooking classes and arts & crafts classes, FMI call 325-227-6624 or 325-227-6625, dcciltx.org/

Disabled American Veterans' Auxiliary - 1st Thurs, 5:30 p.m., 1909 Pulliam, FMI: Maria Torres, 653-9059

Down Syndrome Support Group - 2nd Thur, even numbered months, 6:00pm, Region 15, Open to individuals with Down Syndrome/families/friends. Child Care and light meal provided. FMI Karyn at 227-3716 or Kathy at 325-651-9593

East Angelo Lions Club, every Wednesday at 11:55 for lunch at Rio Concho, 401 Rio Concho Dr., San Angelo in the Library. Jerry Wilson, Sec 325-234-7662 Embroidery Guild of America 3rd Tues 7PM, St.Paul Presbyterian Church, 11 Park St., FMI Leslie Wisdom rhoridgetx@yahoo.com Fleet Reserve Assn (FRA) Branch 295 - 3rd Sat, 11a, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-942-8036 (Terry Cook, Branch Secretary)

Greater San Angelo Crafts Guild 2nd Saturday in July, the 3rd Saturday in September, and the 1st Saturday in December, Stephens Library, FMI 726-999-0359, gsacraftsguild@gmail.com Group Connections - free family gatherings and educational activities for parents and children. Monthly. FMI call (325)653-HOPE or visit https://cacgreaterwtx.org/ Hanging By A Thread Quilt Club - 2nd Mon, 6:30p, Suez Shriner's building (2915 W. Loop 306, San Angelo) FMI call Ellen @ 903-816-2971 or Sheryl @ 325-262-1492

Hope Gathering - 3rd Monday, Christian support group for widows. FMI contact Sharlene Miller at sanangelohopegathering@hopegathering.org and visit www.hopegathering.org Le Coterie Society Club of San Angelo - 2nd Saturday each month, St Mark Presbyterian Church, 11am-12pm, FMI: Helen 325-262-8563 or Ronetta 325-653-7574

NAACP - 1st Sat, 2-3:30p, Ministerial Alliance Campus, 1100 MLK Blvd., FMI sanangelonaacp.org

Narcotics Anonymous, Multiple meetings around town 7 days a week, For addresses and times visit https://meetings.pszfna.org/best-little-region-of-na-meetings/# or FMI 985-278-1058 Overeaters Anonymous (HOW) - call hotline for locations and times. 325-482-8899

Parents Helping Parents - 3rd Tues. WTRC Admin. bldg, 12-1:00pm. Light meal provided, RSVP. FMI Barby Nobles, 223-6473.Open to all children, families, friends with special needs. Parkinson’s Support Group, 4th Monday, 5:30, Glen Meadows Baptist Church Rm 104, 6002 Knickerbocker RD., FMI 325 949-0970 Rotary Club of San Angelo, every Friday except for holidays, noon to 1pm, River Terrace, 880 W Avenue D. New guests are free, members pay dues and lunch. FMI call (325) 656-2612 or email sarotary@aol.com.

San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) - 2nd Thurs,, 7:00pm, the clubhouse, 5513 Stewart Lane, Mathis Field Airport. Open to any Amateur Radio operators FMI www.w5qx.org San Angelo Art Club-1st Mon, 7p, Kendall Gallery, 119 W 1st St, sanangeloartclub@gmail.com, facebook.com/sanangelo.artclub, or sanangeloartclub.org San Angelo Astronomy Assoc - Meetings are quarterly - contact for dates, 7p, ASU Planetarium. FMI 325-226-9172 or angeloastronomy.com/ San Angelo Chess Club Mondays, except holidays, 6–8 p.m., downtown library, 33 W. Beauregard. Club meets in library lobby. Equipment provided. Casual and USCF-rated games. 325853-2324. sanangelochess@gmail.com Free.

San Angelo Dream Center, Mons., 6-8pm, 1928 MLK Blvd. Christ Powered Recovery, 12 Step Faith based recovery group. Probation/Parole approved. FMI Jeff Matheny 325-234-9958. San Angelo Genealogical & Historical Society (SAGHS) 1st Tue, Sept -May, 7p, Trinity Lutheran, Fellowship Hall, 3536 Lutheran Way. Free & open to the public. Refreshments provided. FMI (325) 268-0973, info@saghs-tx.org, or facebook.com/pg/SAGHS/events

San Angelo Republican Women - 1st Mon, San Angelo VFW, 125 S. Browning, 6:00 p.m. Free/open to the public. "Boots on the Ground!" FMI: sanangelorepublicanwomen@gmail.com San Angelo TEA Party 2nd Tues., 507 N. Chadbourne St. annex building next to Transit/Bus Station, 6 to 7:30 p.m. contact 325-227-8982

San Angelo Toastmasters Thursdays, Zoom Meetings at 5:30-6:30, FMI Hilda Guffey, 325-450-7044, hilguff@yahoo.com San Angelo Writers' Club 2nd Tues, 6:30pm, TGC Stephens downtown library lobby, FMI Sanangelowritersclub@gmail.com Space to Be Me (LGBTQIA Youth Support Group) - Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Open Arms Office, 113 North Harrison Street. FMI Contact Jennie Wagner @325-655-2000 or jwagner@openarmscv.ofg

SMART Recovery - free group support for people experiencing addictions. Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at 133 W Concho Ave #110, San Angelo, TX 76903. FMI call (325)-944-2561. Texas Veterans for Veterans - Tuesdays, 7:15am-9:30am, 1905 Pulliam, designed to help local needy veterans and their families. FMI 325-656-9562 TOPS TX 0136 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Weight Loss Group, Thurs, 7-8pm, Calvary Baptist Fellowship Center, 2401 Armstrong, San Angelo. FMI – 325-653-1045 or 325-656-8167.

Veteran SMART Recovery - free support for people experiencing addictions. Weds, 6-7pm, Cactus Hotel (36 E Twohig Ave. #110, San Angelo). FMI Steven Keihl 325-944-2561. VFW POST 1815 - 10:00am, 3rd Sat., 125 S. Browning. FMI John Muckleroy, 655-6550

Vietnam Veterans of America -1st Thurs, 6:30p, 119 N. Chadbourne, FMI 949-3059

Women's Sexual Assault survivor group (Open Arms), Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 113 N. Harrison St. . All women survivors over the age of 18 are welcome. A spanish speaking group is available as well. FMI 325-655-2000

Women Veterans Society, every 3rd Thursday at 5:30 pm. 125 S. Browning St. For more information, email us at WomenVeteransSociety@gmail.com Young Professionals of San Angelo, 3rd Thurs, Visitor Center's Riverview Room, 12-1pm. FMI: facebook.com/YPSanAngelo or sanangelo.org/yp/

Heartfelt Thanks! Heartfelt Thanks!

How to say “Be My Valentine” to people you wouldn’t dream of kissing...

The note you meant to write, the thank you call you forgot to make, the birthday present you might have sent if you had known the date, the Christmas present that somehow fell off your list...You would have, could have, should have---but the moment got away and regret lingers on.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. It’s for friends, neighbors, and those wonderful people that sometimes save the day. This February 14th shoot some unexpected arrows and watch the glow warm the winter. To jump start your heart here are a few suggestions:

...for the teacher who agreed to give you a seven a.m. slot on conference day - and even provided a cup of hot coffee.

...for the piano tuner who retrieved each potato chip, pencil stub and barrette wedged behind the keyboard.

...for the child care staff who never make you feel guilty when you pick up your daughter 10 minutes late.

...for the school nurse who can call to report a scraped knee without giving you a heart attack.

...for the colleague who agreed to take the 10-day business trip because she didn’t have three kids, a puppy, a guppy and a husband.

...for the boss who let you leave two hours early so you wouldn’t miss your kindergartner’s Christmas concert.

...for the computer technician who rescued the quarterly report your little girl nearly committed to oblivion.

...for your sister who unearthed your son’s left behind report on Lewis and Clark and got it to school before history class began. ...for the neighbor who delivered your middle-schooler to karate class.

...for the babysitter who helped your daughter bake the best-ever brownies - and cleaned the splatters off the ceiling.

...for the pediatrician’s spouse whose sleep you interrupted all too often.

...for the soccer coach who reminded your son (gently) that he was running the wrong direction.

...for the neighbor that picks up your newspaper, feeds the cats, and gets the mail while you are on vacation.

...for the person that left soup on your porch when you were sick.

...for the sweet delivery person that doesn’t ring your doorbell when they know you have a baby.

The Creative Arts Show is open to exhibitors of all ages, males, and females! This show gives exhibitors a chance to showcase their talents and hard work over the past months! Projects entered will be classified under these divisions: Foods, Clothing, Hobbies & Crafts, Needlework, Toys & Games, Art, Ceramics, and Photography! All persons wishing to exhibit articles in the Creative Arts Show must return an entry form no later than March 14, 2026.

For more rules, regulations, and helpful information please go to: www.sanangelorodeo.com/events/2026/creativearts Please direct specific divisional questions to the superintendents listed for each category on the website.

The 64th Annual Creative Arts Exhibits will be 4/3/26 to 4/19/26 in conjunction with the PRCA Rodeo and carnival.

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE: SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2026

ENTRY FEE: $2.00

EXHIBITS RECEIVED: SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2026

9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. IN THE 1CCU SPUR ARENA

EXHIBITS RELEASED: SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2026

2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. IN THE 1CCU SPUR ARENA

Exhibits are open for display from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, Noon to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Just a few of the hundreds of categories available. Many categories are broken down to grade in Youth and age in Adults and there are many Special Needs Categories - to see an entire list go to:

www.sanangelorodeo.com/events/202 6/creativearts

Youth Clothing

Sportswear

Leather (65%)

Wool/Mohair (65%)

Accessories

Formals/Party Clothes

Suits

Adult Clothing

Sportswear

Vests, Belts, Hats

Children’s Clothing

Original Design (No Pattern)

Formal Attire

Special Needs

Youth Foods

Decorated Cookies

Cakes, Decorated

Cupcakes

Cake Pops

Quick Breads, Yeast

Microwave Candy

Adult Foods

Canned Vegetables

Jellies

Picante Sauce – Hot

Honey

Cakes, Un-Iced

Whole Wheat Breads

Youth Hobbies and Crafts

Leatherwork

Hair Accessories

Holiday Decorations

Metal Art

Display Models – Kits

Decorated Garments

Adult Hobbies and Crafts

Old Barn Wood Crafts

Bird Houses

Decorated Letters

Etched Glass

Adult Coloring Pages

Decorated Rocks

Youth and Adult Needlework

Youth and Adult Toys and Games

Youth and Adult Art

Youth and Adult Ceramics

Youth Photography

Color General

B/W General

Adult Photography

General

People Plants

Animals

Mammals

SPECIAL CATEGORY 2026 for Photography

Color of Emotion (Any image in color that most effectively portrays or embodies a particular feeling. An image that establishes an emotional connection with the viewer. (Example: Blue for calm or Red for anger)

Youth and Adult Quilts

There are 800+ categories!!! Please take time to look at the website - there is something for every age and a great way to show off your talents!

Entry instructions and all deadlines are available on the website. Help your kids and elderly family/friends get involved!