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Outstanding Achiever : Oliver KarutzSOu b m i t t e d B y F u s i o n A c a d e m yliver Karutz, a senior student at Fusion Academy, is set to graduate high school two years early inDecember 2024, marking the culmination of an incredible journey. Known for his determination and passion for learning, Oliver has excelled academically and embraced his unique path. After graduation, he plans to attend welding school and then move to Utah to pursue his career in the trade.Beyond his academic achievements, Oliver is dedicated to giving back. He regularly volunteers with his grandmother at homeless shelters, where his commitment to community service shines. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, playing guitar, and writing music—creative outlets that allow him to express himself and unwind.Oliver’s story is a testament to hard work,Elevate Events San Antonio Celebrates With A Ribbon Cuttingcompassion, and pursuing one’s passions, both inside and outside the classroom. His future is bright as he embarks on new adventures in welding and continues his journey of service and self-expression.Northside Business Association and Stone Oak Ladies Business Association congratulated Kiman upstairs loft area that can be used in conjunction with your event if needed. Elevate Events is located on the corner unit of a shopping center with plenty of parking, and easy access from the Highway. Elevate Events San Antonio is centrally located in the heart of the city, to make it easy for you tohostanevent!”Theyarelocatedat15701 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232. They can be reached at (726) 224-0600 and are on Facebook.Tips To Simplify Your TThanksgiving Dinner MenuFolden with her new business Elevate Events San Antonio with a ribbon cutting on September 25, 2024. Kim Folden is also owner of MaidPro San Antonio and is an entrepreneuratheart.TheAssociationslook forward to her growth and success.Elevate Events San Antonio is an indoor venue for all of your event needs. Elevate Events is two stories, providing ample space on the first floor for a large gathering, andhanksgiving is a much anticipated and beloved holiday. Celebrated on the second Monday inOctober in Canada and the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving in each country offers families and friends an opportunity to gather and break bread together.• Accept help, but keep it limited. It’s customary for loved ones invited to Thanksgiving celebrations to offer to bring a dish to dinner, and that can alleviate some of the work hosts are tasked with managing. However, hosts can keep things simple by asking only a small handful of guests to prepare a side dish. Once the quota is filled, politely decline any additional offers to bring food. It can be hard to find space on the table if too many guests bring dishes from home, and that can lead to hurt feelings if certain sides are ignored or left on the kitchen counter due to a lack of real estate.• Explain your desire to reduce food waste. Another way to simplify the meal is to avoid succumbing to the temptation to cook too much food. Guests may expect to go home with full bellies. Indeed, the Calorie Control Council notes that Americans consume between 3,000 and 4,500 calories during Thanksgiving celebrations. Such consumption is not only unhealthy for humans, but the planet as well. The U.S.- based nonprofit ReFED, which is devoted to stopping food waste, estimated that Americans would waste 312 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving 2023. Hosts who want to avoid cooking excessive amounts of food, much of which may eventually end up in the trash can, can simplify meal prepby cooking less and explaining to guests that they aspire to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving.• Keep table settings simple. Unless you’re planning to post photos of the family meal on Instagram this Thanksgiving, you can skip the more elaborate formal table settings in favor of a simple setup you might use on most nights when dining at home. Polishing the fancy silver and folding cloth napkins in a way that would impress a seasoned maître d’is a time-consuming task that can complicate meal preparation. Keep it simple with less formal settings, which will allow guests to direct their focus to the task at hand: eating a delicious, homecooked holiday meal.• Purchase a premade dessert. It might be tempting to try your hand at a homemade dessert, but it’s far easier to purchase pies and ice cream from a local farmer’s market in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. This approach ensures hosts have it a little easier once the main course has been served and consumed.Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is no small task. However, hosts can take various steps to simplify Thanksgiving meal planning this year.Sticking to Turkey Day standard bearers is not the only way to simplify meal planning on this beloved holiday.No Need To Be InBusiness ALONE...We Bring Networking Opportunities & New PartnershipsGET involvedJoin us!• Collaborate With Like-Minded Business People• Expand Your Business Connections• Peer Supporttoday!• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies• Networking & Social Events• Establish RelationshipsRegister today for our next event info@northsidebasa.com or call 210-548-644812www.stoneoakhighlights.comNovember 2024