LDEISA Events
International Bazaar Annual Fundraiser
International Bazaar
Annual Fundraiser
Shop a treasure trove of fabulous finds from our Dames’ own culinary collections.
DATE
Saturday, November 7, 2026
TIME
Early Entry: 8:30am-10am | $15 | Online Tickets
Regular Entry: 10am-5pm
LOCATION
108 Blue Star (the venue formerly known as “Brick”)
Parking available onsite at 1500 S. Alamo, at the corner of S. Alamo and Probandt, as well as in the Guenther House parking lot
DETAILS
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Shop a treasure trove of fabulous finds from our Dames’ own culinary collections.
- Wine Pull
- Pie Bar
- Giant Cookie Jars
- Big Raffle Item
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
SAMMinistries Empty Bowls
SAMMinistries proudly presents the 26th Annual Empty Bowls with the support of the San Antonio Potters Guild, the San Antonio Glass Art Guild, and the Alamo Woodturners Association. This beloved community event showcases the incredible talent of local artisans, live music, a silent auction, food, fun, and fellowship, all while increasing awareness of homelessness and food insecurity.
The Empty Bowls Experience
Empty Bowls is free and open to the public. When you purchase a bowl, you will receive a bowl of soup and a piece of bread. This small meal serves to make us mindful of people facing homelessness in our community, who often go hungry every day.
VIP Access
For just $150, VIPs will receive special on-site parking, 30-minute early access to select two Signature Bowls, and a commemorative apron. VIP Ticket Sales Are Coming Soon!
YWCA 2027 Women of Influence
Save the date! YWCA San Antonio is proud to announce our 2027 Women of Influence honorees—three inspiring women whose culinary leadership and commitment to community extend beyond the restaurant kitchen:
• Nicola Blaque — Chef and Owner, The Jerk Shack and Freight Fried Chicken
• Blanca Aldaco — Entrepreneur and Restaurateur, Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine
• Elizabeth Johnson — Chef and Owner, Pharm Table
📅 February 25, 2027 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 The Witte Museum | 3801 Broadway, San Antonio
Join us for one of YWCA San Antonio’s longstanding signature fundraising events, celebrating extraordinary women and supporting programs in early childhood education, youth development, economic empowerment, and health equity. More details coming soon!
National LDEI Conference
National LDEI Conference
March 18-20, 2027
Mark your calendars for the 2027 LDEI Annual Conference in Chicago!
The 2027 LDEI Annual Conference will take place at the iconic InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue, March 18–20, 2027.
Book your hotel reservation now and secure your place at the 2027 LDEI Annual Conference!
4 Course Dinner at The Alamo hosted by Les Dames
We need your help to bring one of last year’s favorite fundraiser raffle prizes to life!
Les Dames is hosting a special 4-Course Dinner at the historic Alamo, featuring an incredible menu crafted by Chef Elizabeth Johnson. Executing a fine dining experience at such an iconic landmark requires a full team, and we need volunteers for everything—including guest service, culinary assistance, and event coordination.
Thank you for donating your time and talents to help make this magical evening a massive success for our chapter!
Soil to Soul with Les Dames Austin
Just sharing a cool event the Les Dames in Austin are doing!
Ask Christina Tosi Anything
Join us September 14th at 1PM EST for an intimate live conversation with Christina Tosi — two-time James Beard Award-winning chef, Milk Bar founder, Bake Squad host, and MasterChef judge. From building a dessert empire to keeping it real in the kitchen, Christina’s opening up for a candid Q&A. Bring your questions — nothing’s off the table.
And there’s another great reason to join us: this special Live Online event is an LDEI fundraiser. Every dollar raised supports LDEI programming and helps advance our work to create opportunities and change lives for women in food, beverage, and hospitality.
Open to the Public!
Members Login in to Register Here
Non-Members Register Here
Christina Tosi is the rule-breaking, two times James Beard award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar, whose inventive and nostalgic treats have fueled a national dessert empire. Called “one of the most creative people” by Fast Company, Christina is a TED speaker and a New York Times bestselling author of seven cookbooks. She is the host of Netflix’s Bake Squad, judge on MasterChef and the feature of Neflix’s Chef’s Table: Pastry. Besides dessert, her main fuel is keeping it real, and she does just that as she invites bakers into her home kitchen weekly on Bake Club. https://www.christinatosi.com/ | https://www.bakeclub.com/ | https://milkbarstore.com/ | https://milkbarstore.com/blogs/christina-tosi-bake-club | IG/FB/LinkedIn/YouTube: @christinatosi | TikTok: @ctosi
Moderator Dame Mayter Scott is the founder and CEO of Mayter Scott Creative, a boutique creative agency specializing in brand architecture for hospitality, food, beverage, and lifestyle brands. Through an integrated approach to public relations, marketing, photography, social media, visual storytelling, and strategic partnerships, Mayter helps businesses build recognizable, authentic brands that connect with their audiences and drive measurable growth. With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and brand strategy, she is known for transforming ideas into impactful campaigns that elevate brands and foster meaningful community connections. mayterscottcreative.com IG/FB/LinkedIn: @mayterscottcreative | @mayterscott | @theshackandtheskillet
Mission Day: Volunteers Needed
DAY
Saturday, September 12th
TIME
Event is from 10am-2pm but we need help setting up & breaking down.
LOCATION
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
EVENT DETAILS
As part of our participation with the Horno Project, we will be cooking at The Alamo Mission Day using the horno oven. We need volunteers to help setup, cook, engage with visitors & break down.
Board + General Membership Meeting (Required)
BOD Meeting at 4 p.m.
Cocktail reception for members at 5:15 p.m.
REQUIRED New Officer & New Member Induction Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Location: 1902 Nightclub, 1174 E. Commerce St. (location subject to change); valet parking will be available
30th Birthday Celebration
Happy 30th Birthday to Us!
We’re celebrating 30 years of serving our community! Join us at The RK Group’s Red Berry Estate on Thursday, September 18th from 6PM - 11PM for a live auction, dancing, & of course a wonderful plated meal.
Funds raised during the event will benefit scholarships and the LDEISA operations.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Interested in Sponsoring Our Fundraiser?
We depend on donations to help those in need in our community as well as grant and scholarship opportunities for San Antonio area residents.
Please consider sponsoring a portion of our annual fundraiser today!