Local Information Page 1 of 9 Version 3 - August 21, 2013

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1 Local Information Page 1 of 9 LoneStarCon 3 August 29 September 2, 2013 LOCAL INFORMATION This document provides information on local amenities and services convenient to the convention site. This includes: 1. Healthcare Medical Care Optometry Pharmacy 2. Laundry / Dry Cleaners 3. Shipping 4. Office Suppliers 5. Groceries 6. Party Supplies 7. Liquor Stores 8. Full Service Groceries If you need more information while at the convention, the Information Desk team will be pleased to help you. The Information Desk is located in West Registration in the convention center, near to the main convention Registration Desk.

2 Local Information Page 2 of 9 1. Healthcare 1.1 Medical Care If you need medical services, the closest emergency room is the Nix Hospital. The closest Pediatric Hospital is Christus Santa Rosa. Below are links, addresses, and phone numbers for these facilities as well as other medical services. Nix Health Care System 414 Navarro Street, (210) NIX Hospital This location is about 1/3 a mile from the Convention Head south on Bowie St toward E Commerce St Take the 1st right onto E Commerce St Turn right onto Navarro St Christus Santa Rosa Health Care 333 North Santa Rosa Street, (210) Pediatric Care only Christus Santa Rosa Head north on Bowie St toward Blum St Turn left onto E Houston St, Continue onto 3rd St, Continue onto E Martin St Turn left onto N Santa Rosa St Destination will be on the right Concentra Urgent Care 400 E Quincy San Antonio (210) M-F 8 am - 6 pm Bexar County Medical Society 6243 IH-10 West Ste Main (210) Fax (210) BCMS can help you locate an MD or specialist.

3 Local Information Page 3 of Optometry Eyemart Express 3818 South New Braunfels Avenue Eyemart Express offers on site 1 hour service. They accept many different insurances. The store listed is the closest one to the convention center. McCreless Mall (210) M-F 9a 7pm Sa 9a 5p 1.3 Pharmacy Walgreens 300 E Houston St (210) M-F 8A-10P, Sa 9A-6P, Su 10A-6P About 2 miles from the convention center. Walgreens 138 SW Military Dr (210) Pharmacy open 24 hours, 7 days. About 4.6 miles South from the convention center. CVS Pharmacy (Store #4505) 343 W Houston St #106 (210) Pharmacy open 24 hours, 7 days. About 0.9 mi W from the convention center.

4 Local Information Page 4 of 9 2. Laundry / Dry Cleaners Midway Cleaners 503 E Commerce St (210) miles ESE from the convention center Sunshine Laundry 617 N Flores St (210) miles NW from the convention center. Kraft Professional Dry Cleaning 355 W Josephine (210) miles N from the convention center. Nora Washateria 707 N New Braunfels Ave (210) miles E from the convention center. Southside Boot and Shoe Repair 4909 S Flores St (210) miles S from the convention center.

5 Local Information Page 5 of 9 3. Shipping There is a UPS store on-site in the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, on the second level. There is a FedEx location at the Kinko's at the Grand Hyatt, 123 Losoya St. 4. Office Supplies Mr. Pencil 1000 N Main Ave (210) miles N from the convention center. OfficeMax 255 E Basse Rd #1510 Alamo Quarry Market (210) miles N from the convention center. Office Depot 2321 SW Military Dr (210) miles SW from the convention center. Staples 7555 NE Loop 410 #103 (210) This is the closest Staples location, about 14 miles from the convention center. Most HEB stores carry a fair selection of office supplies, usually including receipt books, ledgers, etc.

6 Local Information Page 6 of 9 5. Groceries Closest options to the convention center are: Time Out Corner Store in the Rivercenter Mall (210) Lucky s Food Mart 119 E. Commerce St. Main/Military Plaza - about 1/2 mile from the convention center. (210) Theo Magott s Grocery 314 E. Commerce St. (210) Oldest grocery in San Antonio, est. 1883, Theo s is 1/2 mile from the convention center. Hippos Grocery and Deli 226 Dwyer Ave (210) Hippo s has a good selection of wine and beer, fresh Deli, and Curbside pick-up. Call in your order, drive up, and they bring it to you. Menu and Wine list are on the website, you have to call or fax grocery lists. About 3 miles from the convention center.

7 Local Information Page 7 of 9 6. Party Supplies Amols 710 S Flores St (210) miles SW from the convention center. La Ques Margarita Rentals La Ques Margarita Machine Rentals (210) miles W from the convention center. 7. Liquor Stores Pay-Less Discount Liquors 502 E Houston St (210) miles NW from the convention center. Don s & Ben s 501 St James (210) miles E from the convention center.

8 Local Information Page 8 of 9 8. Full Service Grocery HEB is the major grocery chain in Texas. Each store carries products specific to its market area. Since each store carries a significantly different variety of foods, you may not find everything you want at the closest location. We recommend you call the store to confirm whether or not the product you want is available at the closest locations. Or, check the store locator at: The closest locations to the convention center are: 646 S Main Ave (210) miles SW from the convention center. 415 N. New Braunfels (210) am-11pm daily 1.4 miles E from the convention center, and serves a primarily Hispanic community. Try the Mexican pastries! Balloon Bouquets and some party supplies are also carried at this location. 108 N Rosillo St (210) am-Midnight Daily 2.5 miles W from the convention center, and carries a similar range of products to the N. New Braunfels location. HEB also operates an upscale, organic store with an enormous take away selection, as well as a florist, a sushi kiosk, and a good selection of organic foods and toiletries.

9 Local Information Page 9 of 9 Central Market 4821 Broadway St. (210) miles N from the convention center, this location serves an eclectic, upscale community and offers an international range of foods, beer, and wines. A limited selection of party supplies is also available here. Trader Joe's 350 E Basse Rd. (210) Less than 7 miles from the convention center. If you aren't familiar with Trader Joe's, you might want to check it out. Really great prices on wine, a range of unusual foods, and food tastings daily.