Community Calendar

University Health Drive-Thru Flu Shot
Hosted by Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores
Saturday, September 12, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Precinct 1 Satellite Office
3505 Pleasanton Road, 78221

Registration required at www.UniversityHealth.com/flu

Flu shots provided at no cost.
Children must be at least 6 months old.
COVID-19 vaccine not available at these events.
Drive-thru appointments are limited.

“Why are you SAD (Stressed, Anxious, and Depressed)? The Body and Soul Day for 2026 is September 12 from 9 am to 1 pm.

There will be 3 speakers addressing coping mechanisms for SAD. There will also be a mini-health fair with nurses checking Blood Pressure as well as Oxygen levels. There will also be pharmacists checking A1c, blood glucose, and cholesterol. They will also check any medications you have for review.

The 3 speakers are Jason O’Pry, psychiatrist on the clinical faculty at John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, on “Grace for the Brokenhearted: Faith, Suffering, and Mental Health.” Jesse Lopez, UTSA Senior Program Manager on “Plans Change: Navigating Life Under Pressure”. Nicholas Hostein, HUG director, on “Brush Your Stress Away.”

Join us at the FREE Home Repair Fair! Connect with local experts for home repair, explore home services vendor booths, and enjoy hands-on demos in our Learning Studios.

Expect live home repair consultations, interactive workshops, family-friendly DIY activities, tree adoptions, native seed giveaways, music, door prizes, and more!

Start your weekend with calm and clarity. Join the Heartfulness Institute San Antonio for a free weekly guided meditation session designed to help you relax, center yourself, and rejuvenate. Open to all levels — no prior meditation experience needed.
Supported by the Mayor’s Fitness Council and offered in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation.

🛶 The San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation invite you to the second stop of the 2026 Race the River series at the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail.
Take on a scenic and untamed stretch of river as you choose between the 6-mile amateur course or the 12-mile pro course. This endurance challenge brings paddlers together from across Texas for a test of grit, speed, and strategy.
All finishers will receive a commemorative patch, and we’ll celebrate your achievement with a post-race gathering and awards ceremony for top competitors.
Do you have what it takes? The adventure continues!
🏅 Event Details – Saturday, September 12th, 2026
• Pro Racer Check-in Location: River Crossing Park (6890 S Loop 1604 E, Elmendorf, TX 78112)
• Amateur Racer Check-in Location: Graytown Park (1239 County Rd 125, Elmendorf, TX 78112)
• Racer Check-in Time (Pro): 8-9:30AM
• Racer Check-in Time (Amateur): 9-10:30AM
• Race Start Time (Pro): 10AM
• Race Start Time (Amateur): 11AM
• Pro Race Cutoff: 12PM at Graytown Park
• Race Finish Line (Pro & Amateur): Helton Nature Park (15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX 78114)
• Total Race Distance: Pro - 12 Miles | Amateur - 6 Miles
• After Party & Awards: 2PM at Helton Nature Park
-Lunch will be provided for all participants, followed by an awards ceremony where prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category.

https://www.sariverauthority.org/event/race-the-river-2026-saspamco/

Join us for a FREE Chess Tournament! This will be a US Chess Federation rated tournament, meaning all participants must be registered USCF members.

This exhibit features 13 original artworks inspired by the theme “Peace Begins Within.” The gallery invites visitors to pause, reflect, and explore how inner stillness contributes to harmony in daily life and the wider world. Presented in honor of the International Day of Peace, the display is open to all library visitors and runs for five weeks until September 29,2026.

Join us every Saturday morning for Story Hour where our very own Ms Leslie will read to your little ones, followed by a craft activity.

Ages 3-8. Parents must stay with kiddos during Story Hour.

Let's kick off the start of another great school year by shopping local small businesses at Arboretum San Antonio!

Let's help kick off the start of another great school year by shopping local small businesses!

Come out to shop some amazing local small business vendors as well as speak with resource vendors local to San Antonio. We will also have some city reps at this event should you have any questions on available resources provided to all.

We are now in partnership with Arboretum San Antonio and our markets will be hosted on the Arboretum grounds for easier access, better visibility and higher traffic area all while supporting this AMAZING non-profit in the heart of the Southeast Side!! This event happens Rain or Shine as this is an outdoor event for all so come prepared for our crazy Texas weather!

Visit the website to see what vendors have already signed up as well as for the most up-to-date information - https://monteviejocommunityevents.com/back-to-school-market

If you are interested in becoming a vendor or to be added to our Vendor Email list, contact us at MonteViejoEventServices@gmail.com.

REMINDER: Monte Viejo Event Services is the only coordinator for this market we don't use PayPal/Venmo to collect and ONLY use the above email address. DO NOT trust anyone else claiming to be with my organization & always feel free to email me to confirm!!

Join us at Molly Pruitt Library to make a mini Zen Garden! Use natural elements to create a mini sand garden design to help promote tranquility in your home or workspace. All adults welcome.