Avenida News
Job Opening
We are currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to multi-task. To view the full job description, click here. All enquiries can be made by calling 210-223-3151.
3rd Annual Neighborhood Holiday Lighting
Our 3rd Annual Neighborhood Holiday Lighting on December 9th was a success! This FREE event included pictures with Santa, games, refreshments and music. We had over 500 people from the community join us to kick off the holiday season in the Plaza Guadalupe.
16 de Septiembre Parade Winners
We celebrated our 30th anniversary of the Parade this year! For a list of Parade winners, click here.
Playground Build Day Success!
Avenida teamed up with KaBOOM!, Kool-Aid and H-E-B to bring a new playground to the Plaza Guadalupe on Wednesday, August 10th. Over 200 volunteers took part in the community build. Click here to read the recap on our blog and check out the photos on our Facebook page.
Computer Centers Launched
Avenida has launched three free access computer centers located at the Guadalupe Street Coffeehouse at 1320 Guadalupe Street, the Margarita Huantes Learning Center at 1411 Guadalupe Street and the Parian Business Center at 1410 Guadalupe Street. The computer centers will also be used to train and support small businesses in Avenida’s West Side community. For more information, click here. To see a class schedule, click here.
Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings
We will have our Neighborhood Association meetings at El Progreso Hall, located at 1306 Guadalupe Street (unless otherwise indicated), on the following dates:
- February 7, 2012 at 6pm
- May 1, 2012 at 6pm
- August 7, 2012 at 6pm
- October 9, 2012 at 6pm
We will not meet in December due to the Holiday Lighting on December 7, 2012.
**All dates subject to change.**
Programs
16 de Septiembre 2011 marked the Avenida ’s 30th annual 16 de Septiembre celebration!
To see photos , click here.
NCR Avenida Guadalupe received the Mayor's Best NCR Award. Congratulations to all our award winners! The 2009 HACER Gala turned into an Avenida Guadalupe Awards Sweep. 5 of our local businesses received well deserved accolades.

