May 05 Sunday
The Irish Cultural Society of San Antonio will hold its meeting on Sunday, May 5, at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, in the parlor room, 102 Lorenz Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209. A business meeting, followed by a musical program/guest speaker and an Irish High Tea and other refreshments are planned. All are welcome.
The Irish Cultural Society of San Antonio was founded in 1975. The organization endeavors to give a true picture of Irish culture and make visible the rich heritage of the Irish on the Texas cultural scene.
May 06 Monday
The Resiliency Initiative (TRI) is launching a two-day workshop, The Resiliency Academy, at the Aiden Hotel in San Antonio, TX, on May 6-7, 2024. This cutting-edge workshop is designed for emergency managers in the private sector seeking comprehensive all-hazards preparedness. This event aims to equip participants with the essential tools to establish a top-tier crisis management program. Attendees will earn 16 CEUs, applicable for DRII recertifications (CEAP number 6.0) for their participation.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in six different emergency manager-led workshops covering risk assessment & plan development, training development, exercise design, crisis communication, and more. By attending The Resiliency Academy, you will be privy to expert guidance from results-driven, award-winning Fortune 500 crisis managers that will provide you with the building blocks to create a best in-class crisis management program tailored to your specific requirements.
TRI is an award-winning, woman-owned crisis management and business continuity consulting firm dedicated to building resilient communities around the world. TRI’s team has assisted in the recovery efforts of the nation’s most devastating disasters, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Maui wildfires.
May 07 Tuesday
May 09 Thursday
Bexar Deaf Club provides a space for Deaf people to meet and get to know each other. Each meeting includes 2 hours conversation time and 1 hour programs.
Bexar Deaf Club is a venue for Deaf residents of Bexar County to meet each other
Thursday, May 9, 20245:30-8:30 p.m.Denver Heights Community Center300 Porter Street in San Antonio
agenda:5:30 time for personal communications6:30 presentation of programs available by San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, and assistance to register7:30 time for personal communications
Outside center are children's playground, picnic area, tennis courts. Park is open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
VIA bus routes:Route 28 Porter StreetRoute 20 New Braunfels Avenuehttp://www.viainfo.net/
about Bexar Deaf ClubBexar Deaf Club is a place for Deaf residents of Bexar County to meet each other, the second Thursday of every month, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
volunteer facilitator Rachel Cywinskiworldvisitor@rocketmail.com
about Denver Heights Community Center:Director Diana Canales, Diana.Canales@SanAntonio.govhttps://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/ArtMID/14820/ArticleID/2856/Denver-Heights-Community-Center
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jzzop59YWNPVXt587
300 Porter Street in San Antonio
May 15 Wednesday
A Celebration Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westin San Antonio North. Launched in 2019, the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) is the only national history initiative dedicated to preserving and disseminating Mexican American civil rights history. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the cradle of Mexican American civil rights. Highlights of our fifth-anniversary luncheon will include special guests, and announcements about our ambitious plan to shine a spotlight on San Antonio as a national destination to learn about Mexican American civil rights history, including our rich local history as the birthplace of many significant Mexican American civil rights organizations and leaders, as well as the larger national story of Mexican American civil rights endeavors across the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, the New South, and beyond. Learn about how we plan to grow MACRI into a national center housing significant historical archives and collections, preserving the legacy of Mexican American civil rights endeavors for generations to come, and offering an unparalleled opportunity for the public to learn about this vital history.
May 17 Friday
Join us for two days of learning about Mexican American civil rights past, present, & future. Featuring over two dozen speakers from across the country, this Symposium will leave you inspired & ready to learn even more about civil rights history & take action in our nation's ongoing work to advance democracy.
Livestreaming & in-person at the Central Library in San Antonio, Texas!
We will focus on the past, present, and future of three key issues: voting rights, education, and representation.
Panels Include: State of Mexican American Civil Rights in 2024 • Mexican American Military Service: Opportunities and Challenges • Voting Rights in the 2024 Presidential Election Year • State of Latino Representation in News Media • The Arts and Civil Rights
Speakers include:David Montejano • Bianca Rosales • Claudia Zapata • Charles Kamasaki • Claudia Zapata • Silvia Foster Frau • Mia Lopez • David Vela • Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala • y más!
Joining us in person? Please reserve your in-person ticket to attend the Symposium at the Central Library, including lunch! Seating is limited, so don't forget to reserve your seat!
Joining us online? Please register for Virtual attendance so we can send you the live stream link in advance.
In collaboration with the 2024 Food and Nature Education Conference, the Food Systems Social is aimed at continuing to coalesce the industry stakeholders.
Attendees can expect to cross pollinate with local foodies, snack on some delicious hors d'oeuvres, hear updates on food policy, and learn about collective impact with a highly distinguished panel!
May 18 Saturday
The 2024 Food & Nature Education Conference is a live AND virtual event focusing on the actions being taken by local organizations in San Antonio, Texas to address food insecurity and climate change.
The conference's goal is to raise awareness and demonstrate simple solutions that can be implemented right now to ensure that future generations are able to lead happy and healthy lives.