Community Calendar

Join us for a virtual MACRI Talk with Dr. Albert Camarillo about his new memoir, Compton in My Soul: A Life in Pursuit of Racial Equality. Learn about the history of Compton, Los Angeles, and Camarillo’s path to becoming the first Mexican American to earn a Ph.D. in Chicano History and a founding scholar of the field of Mexican American history and Chicano Studies.

📍This virtual MACRI Talk will stream live on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6 PM Central on MACRI's Facebook at https://bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube at https://bit.ly/YT-MACRI.

RSVP at https://www.somosmacri.org/event-details/macri-talk-compton-in-my-soul to receive a reminder and links for the talk!

MACRI's programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of the MACRI, its staff, or funders.

Join the San Antonio Public Library and learn more about our city’s colorful past. Melissa Gohlke, Assistant Archivist at UTSA, and a scholar of San Antonio’s LGBTQIA+ history. In an era of open and often contentious discussion about Transgender lives and issues, an assessment of the history of gender divergence and diversity has value as we interpret current notions of Trans identities and struggles within contemporary society. This presentation explores that history through archival images and materials that convey the rich contributions transgender individuals have made to the cultural tapestry of the Alamo city. You can attend in person or register online for a Zoom link to view at home. Visit our events calendar at mysapl.org for details and to register.

Enroll in the Becoming a Mom e-Learning course July 1 - August 8, 2025. Once the e-learning course is complete you will participate in the Stork's Nest Community Conversations & Baby Shower event on August 16, 2025.

Stork's Nest Community is also hosting a Back to School Supplies Giveaway sponsored by Aetna for all the participants with K-12 school age children.

Enroll via storksnestelearningcourse@gmail.com or
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../storks-nest-community...

The course is offered in English and Spanish.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Join Bank of America’s Power Moves: Navigating Business Challenges Webinar Series – a dynamic webinar series designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and resources to succeed.

Gain expert insights from Kristie Narvaez, Business Community Officer at Bank of America, on crucial topics like Starting and Managing a Business, Building Business Credit, Accessing Capital, Cash Flow Management, Alternative Financing Solutions, and Purchasing Commercial Real Estate. These sessions are tailored to help you strengthen your financial foundation, make informed decisions, and position your business for long-term success.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and accelerate your business. Register today and gain the knowledge to make power moves!

This short ONLINE workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself.

Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start. This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself.

This class is good for those looking to ""dip their toes"" in rainwater harvesting. If you decide to learn more, our “Rainwater Harvesting: Medium to Large Scale” class is a GREAT follow up to this one!

Ready to take your business to the next level? Join Bank of America’s Power Moves: Navigating Business Challenges Webinar Series – a dynamic webinar series designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and resources to succeed.

Gain expert insights from Kristie Narvaez, Business Community Officer at Bank of America, on crucial topics like Starting and Managing a Business, Building Business Credit, Accessing Capital, Cash Flow Management, Alternative Financing Solutions, and Purchasing Commercial Real Estate. These sessions are tailored to help you strengthen your financial foundation, make informed decisions, and position your business for long-term success.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and accelerate your business. Register today and gain the knowledge to make power moves!

Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you write better, faster, and with less stress? Whether you’re drafting a newsletter, summarizing scientific reports, or digging into complex water issues, AI tools like ChatGPT can be your secret weapon. This session will introduce you to practical, beginner-friendly ways AI can support your communication and research efforts. No tech background required—just bring your curiosity! You’ll walk away with tools, tips, and real-world examples to help you work smarter and make a bigger impact in water-related fields.

For the first time in a very long time, families have a new type of education option to choose from through the recent Education Savings Account bill being signed into law on May 3, 2025. The bill appropriates $1 billion to fund education expenses, including private school tuition for qualifying K–12 students, homeschooling fees and students with learning and physical disabilities - should they qualify.
To help families understand what ESAs are and make sense of this new opportunity, San Antonio Charter Moms (SACM) is hosting a series of Town Halls to explain key factors such as eligibility, money allocation and what types of expenses will be approved. The Town Hall series is the latest way that SACM is bringing trusted education information to local families and caregivers, so that children can attend the best school for their needs and learning style.
SACM Founder, Inga Cotton will walk the audience through key factors families need to know followed by a Q&A session based on the statute and the information that the state has released so far. These events are free and open to the public with registration.

Join us on Mexican Independence Day for a conversation about economic freedom during our September virtual MACRI Talk. Learn about the Latino GDP and how the growth of the US Latino population and Latino spending power are fueling the future of the American economy. Ana Valdez, President and CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative, will share important data on the increasing importance of the Latino community in the US workforce and Latinos’ critical impact on the United States economy.

📍This virtual MACRI Talk will stream live on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6 PM Central on MACRI's Facebook at https://bit.ly/FB-MACRI and YouTube at https://bit.ly/YT-MACRI.

RSVP to receive a reminder and links for the talk!

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MACRI's programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of the MACRI, its staff, or funders.

Join the San Antonio Public Library and learn more about our city’s colorful past. Melissa Gohlke, Assistant Archivist at UTSA, and a scholar of San Antonio’s LGBTQIA+ history. The Happy Foundation is named after Arthur P. "Happy" Veltman, a San Antonio business entrepreneur and developer who died of AIDS in 1988. Veltman was instrumental in the commercial development of the San Antonio River Walk, Blue Star Arts Complex, and the preservation of several historic structures in downtown San Antonio. Happy Foundation's 400 square foot room, housed in the back of one of Texas’ largest gay nightclubs--the Bonham Exchange, is filled with boxes, file cabinets and mountains of papers comprised of materials chronicling local, regional, and national LGBTQ+ history. You can attend in person or register online for a Zoom link to view at home. Visit our events calendar at mysapl.org for details and to register.