Free Legal Assistance for low-income seniors

April 16, 8:00 AM - May 16, 5:00 PM

A partnership of the Alamo Service Connection, Bexar Area Agency on Aging, and the San Antonio Bar Association. Low-income seniors age 60 and above may be eligible to participate in the Legal Assistance program through the Alamo Service Connection, Bexar Area Agency on Aging. Seniors residing in Bexar County who need assistance with the preparation of simple wills, Power of Attorney, and/or medical directives can contact the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275 to request help. Legal services are made possible through a partnership with the San Antonio Bar Association and provided by registered attorneys. For more information, please call (210) 477-3275.

Free Screening for Prostate Cancer

April 16, 8:00 AM - May 16, 5:00 PM @ Various locations - call to schedule an appointment.

Call (210) 567-0214 or email weaverb@uthscsa.edu to make an appointment.

EAN Workshop: Detecting and Preventing Abuse Exploitation and Neglect in Nursing Facilities

May 8, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM @ Al J. Notzon III Board Room

The Elders Advocacy Network represents a planned series of aging advocacy educational workshops, presented by AACOG's Bexar Area Agency on Aging in collaboration with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services / Education Services Division. Pre-registration is required, due to limited capacity.

Texas Rural Summit

May 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Texas Medical Association Building

Interactive panel presentations and discussions will address needs and opportunities in rural Texas related to: Economic Development, Healthcare, Workforce Development, and Skills Training, and Community Infrastructure.

Energy Independence through Efficiency: Special Luncheon Forum at Pearl Stable

May 8, 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM @ Pearl Stable

The World Affairs Council of San Antonio, San Antonio Clean Technology Forum, and Mission Verde Alliance is pleased to report that Mayor Julian Castro and his staff have been successful in convincing Gregory Barker, UK Minister of State, Department of Energy & Climate Change, and a delegation of several sustainable/clean energy UK businesses to include San Antonio on their trip to the US early in May 2012.

The trip will address issues including:

1. Strengthening the UK-US trade relationship
2. Building the economic and business case for transitioning to a low-carbon economy

26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium

May 6 - May 9 @ Los Angeles Convention Center

The 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS), which only comes to the United States every four years, will be held in Los Angeles, California in 2012! EVS26 is the world’s largest electric vehicle exhibition and will feature a set of workshops, lecture sessions, dialogue sessions, and keynote speakers. At EVS26 you will be able to connect with members of the electric drive community from every facet of the industry in one convenient location. EVS26 will provide you with expert knowledge in topic areas from vehicle systems to batteries to marketing and modeling.

What You Can Expect From This Workshop
-42 lecture sessions featuring over 200 presentations
-2 days of dialogue sessions with over 250 presentations
-3 diverse workshops