Are you looking for a new hobby this summer? If you love the great outdoors and enjoy the beauty of landscaping than Water Garden Gems has something in store for you. They are providing a free pond building class.  Adding a small pond is just what every backyard needs. If you are curious on how to add to an already existing backyard oasis of flowers... [Read more...]

Ever been ice skating? I know it's not the most popular sport here in a warm weather state like Texas, but the opportunity is definitely available.  The holiday season is actually the perfect time to do fun, new family holiday activities, like ice skating.  If you’re looking for a great idea that will be fun for everyone, head over to The Westin La Cantera... [Read more...]

The holiday season is time to spend time with family, have lots of fun and eat lots of tasty food...all the reason to expect San Antonios's newest annual holiday festival. Join the restored Pearl Brewery - the city's newest culinary star - as they celebrate all things tamale.  You will sample dozens of tamales, from traditional to dessert; plus experinence... [Read more...]

It’s that time of year again…and I’m not complaining one bit!  The 2010 NFL season is right around the corner and will kick off on September 9 when the reigning World Champion New Orleans Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings. While San Antonio is about 5 hours away from Dallas and about 3 hours away from Houston, I'd wager that there are more... [Read more...]

Is anyone out here at Vista Ridge big on water sports...particularly canoeing?  You might want to head down to the San Antonio River Walk next weekend for the Ford Canoe Challenge on Saturday, August 14 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Here's how San Antonio Events describes the event... Over 90 canoe teams compete in the FORD Canoe Challenge…local celebrities,... [Read more...]

I mentioned a couple weeks ago on our Vista Ridge Facebook page that Men's Health Magazine voted us the third FATTEST city in the United States of America.  Ouch!  Well, the Fit Family Challenge, presented by San Antonio Sports, is your chance to do something about that.  What is "the challenge" you ask...it's a program to encourage families to start thinking... [Read more...]