Community Calendar

Startup Chica is an exciting one-day conference where students ages 9-14 build businesses and friendships by leveraging STEM skills to learn about entrepreneurship.

At Startup Chica, students will gain insights from industry experts, and get the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge by developing their own social enterprise.

Mindful Flow Yoga
with Mobile Om
Fourth Saturday of every month, 10a-11a

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORED BY H-E-B and UNIVERSITY HEALTH

Find your balance and build strength with Mindful Flow Yoga, a 60-minute class that combines purposeful poses, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this session offers a welcoming environment for all levels. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this class will leave you feeling balanced and centered.

Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza at The Tobin Center (weather permitting; indoor location TBA during inclement weather).
What to Bring/Wear: A yoga mat or towel, comfortable clothing you can stretch in, and water to stay hydrated.
Free Parking: Free parking is available from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the surface lot located at the corner of 4th Street and Auditorium Circle (142 Auditorium Circle). Additional street parking may be available.
Join us to strengthen your body, calm your mind, and connect with others in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Have you always wanted to learn how to bind your own Fan Fiction? If so, this class is for you!

In this special edition bookbinding class, participants will learn how to take their favorite fan fiction from a stack of paper to a book they can proudly display by learning how to create a hardcover book.

Special note: No bookbinding experience required. In order to ensure a finished project, the class lesson will be a step by step, start to finish blank page hardcover book. Instruction sheets will be provided to guide on printing your fan fiction so you can make your own book using the method taught. If you have any questions, please feel free to email workshops@spsatx.org

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for this weekly program on living well with diabetes. A Community Nutrition Education Coordinator with the San Antonio Food Bank will lead us through these classes. Throughout this curriculum, we will lay the foundation for understanding type 2 diabetes and teach various nutrition topics and lifestyle choices.

Attendance at all sessions is not required. Please join the sessions that interest you!

- Aug. 12th: Diabetes Awareness
- Aug. 26th: Healthy Eating with Diabetes/Breakfast
- Sept. 9th: Understanding the Food Label/All About Fats
- Sept. 23rd: Types of Carbohydrates/Role of Fiber
- Oct. 7th: Developing an Exercise Program/About Water
- Oct. 21st: Food Safety/Building a Healthy Pantry
- Nov. 4th: Healthy Eating on a Lean Budget/Eating Out
- Nov. 18th: Exercise Program/Coping with Stress
- Dec. 2nd: Storing Fresh Produce

This beginner-friendly course is specially designed for older adults and individuals whose first language is Spanish. Students will learn the basics of using a computer, including how to use the keyboard and mouse, navigate the desktop, browse the internet safely, and use everyday programs like email, word processing, and video calls.
The course also introduces common computer terms in both English and Spanish to help students build confidence using technology at home, at work, or to stay in touch with family and friends. No previous computer experience is needed.

This class is held once a week for four weeks, and each lesson builds on the last.
For the best learning experience, attendance at all four classes is very important.

Este curso para principiantes está especialmente diseñado para adultos mayores y personas cuya lengua materna es el español. Los estudiantes aprenderán los fundamentos del uso de una computadora, incluyendo cómo usar el teclado y el ratón, navegar por el escritorio, navegar por internet de forma segura y usar programas cotidianos como el correo electrónico, el procesador de textos y las videollamadas.
El curso también presenta términos informáticos comunes, tanto en inglés como en español, para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar confianza al usar la tecnología en casa, en el trabajo o para mantenerse en contacto con familiares y amigos. No se requiere experiencia previa en informática.

Esta clase se imparte una vez por semana durante cuatro semanas, y cada lección se basa en la anterior.

Para una mejor experiencia de aprendizaje, es fundamental asistir a las cuatro clases.

Join us for this beginner-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.

*There will be no class on July 25th

Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.

*No habrá clase el viernes 25 de julio.

The Business and Professional Toastmasters club meets every Friday at 12:05PM. Guests are always welcomed. Whether you're an experienced Toastmaster or you've never attended a Toastmasters meeting we invite you to join us for lunch. We promise you an enjoyable, positive experience and a fun time too.

If improved communication skills and enhanced leadership abilities are on your "Bucket" list, then we will see you Friday! Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself effectively in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retired, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills.

Come one come all to a hands on weekly tea brewing class. Learn the simple steps to brewing a perfect, organic, all natural cup of hot or glass of iced tea any time. Do it at home, at work, on the road, literally anywhere you can get hot water (or cold water for cold brewed teas).

We will take all the mystery and angst out of tea brewing and explore the many health benefits of loose leaf and herbal teas. Find the one that is right for you with over 100 flavors and endless flavor combinations.

See you Friday evening!
Open to all ages . . .

Meet fellow local business owners and hear from local experts on a variety of topics. We meet at LaTEAda Tea House every first Monday of the month from 8:30am (soft arrival) with a guest speaker at 9am and open networking until 11 for one to ones or follow ups.

Join us each first Monday for a free, fun networking experience to start your month off right!

Want to spend some time journaling? Come by the Johnston Library Journaling Workshop for a space with supplies and chill vibes every second Tuesday of each month.

This program is intended for patrons 13 years and older!