Community Calendar

Join us for SNIPSA’s biggest event of the year, the 19th Annual Race for the Rescues! This all-paws-in fundraiser raises critical awareness for San Antonio’s homeless animal population, with proceeds directly supporting our spay/neuter outreach and providing essential veterinary care for rescue animals. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you can make a difference. (And yes, your dog can race too!)

Celebrate National Public Land’s Day on Saturday, September 26 by participating in a Westside creekway cleanup! Join the San Antonio River Authority, Parks and Recreation, Thrive Youth Center, and District 5 for a litter cleanup along the Alazan Creekway.

All supplies provided, including trash bags, gloves, and litter grabbers. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, sunblock and a hat, and bring a reusable water bottle.

Date: Saturday, September 26
Timeframe: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Alazan Creek
Parking: 318 N. Las Moras, 78207

Additional details along with a map will be emailed 2-3 days before the event.
Questions can be directed to parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov.
Event is Family Friendly
Register by Sep 26, 2026

Over the past few years, generous donors have gifted Texas Public Radio with their collections of vinyl and compact discs, and on Saturday, September 26, we’re opening our doors to the public for a “Recycled Recordings” sale, proceeds of which will benefit TPR. You’ll find a treasure trove of classical and jazz vinyl and compact discs for sale at VERY affordable prices, as well scores of books that are sure to appeal to public radio fans. Come see the new arrivals of great old music, and leave with something amazing!

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG FOR YOUR PURCHASES!

Fire Up The Fight Community Day

Fire Up The Fight is a firefighter-led community day dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer and generating critical funds to support local cancer patients through ThriveWell Cancer Foundation.

This family-friendly event brings firefighters, first responders, community partners, families, and supporters together for a day of fun, fellowship, and purpose. Fire Up The Fight shines a spotlight on those impacted by breast cancer while helping ensure patients in our community have access to the resources and support they need throughout their cancer journey.

As part of the campaign, Fire Up The Fight shirts are available for presale, with proceeds benefiting ThriveWell Cancer Foundation. Every shirt purchased helps spread awareness while supporting ThriveWell’s programs that provide financial assistance, transportation support, wellness programs, and other critical resources for local cancer patients and their families. https://designstore.alamotees.com/SAPFFA_BCA

Wear the shirt. Join the community. Fire Up The Fight against breast cancer.

Event is free. If you want to pre-order a shirt, you can do so here https://designstore.alamotees.com/SAPFFA_BCA

Please join us on Sunday, September 27 at Chicken N Pickle for our 2nd Annual Courtside Cares Pickleball Tournament! This year we are also adding a Sip N Support Margarita Tasting after the tournament! The Sip & Support will be a separate ticket and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You do not have to play pickleball to join us!

All proceeds will help local kids in San Antonio who are currently battling cancer.

All player levels are welcome! This is a round robin tournament followed by a single elimination bracket for the top teams in pool play to crown a champion. All teams are guaranteed at least four single game matches in the round robin portion of the tournament. Please be mindful of your experience level when registering. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

Ace Bracket: Intermediate Level - I have played before and know the rules.” Skill Level: 2.6+
Flapjack Bracket: Beginner Level - “I have never played, I don’t know the rules!” Skill Level: Below 2.5

There will be a quick explanation of rules for beginners before tournament begins.

Please direct all comments and inquiries to jackelyn@biglovecancercare.org

B.I.G. Love Cancer Care is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Margarita Tasting - 35$

General Admission - 30$ - Not playing? Come by and watch! We will also have a raffle. This admission fee will get you into the event as well as free food and 1 drink ticket.

Pickleball Team Registration - 100$ - Entry for one (1) team of two (2), Two shirts, 1 drink ticket and food for both team members.

We are also looking for sponsorships. If you know anyone interested, please reach out to jackelyn@biglovecancercare.org.

Each year, San Antonio Junior Forum distributes grants to nonprofits in the San Antonio region for specific projects that benefit economically, and/or physically disadvantaged individuals. In 2025-2026, we distributed $75,000 to 15 nonprofits in our community!

We are pleased to announce that we will again be accepting applications for grants of $20,000 or less. Grant applications may be submitted by organizations recognized as tax exempt under internal revenue code 501(c)(3). Now is the time to get started! Grant applications are due November 1, 2026.

Grant application and guidelines are available on the SAJF website at www.sajuniorforum.org. Questions? Email VP Grants at grants@sajuniorforum.org.

Please join us for an unforgettable afternoon with best-selling children's book author Drew Daywalt!
Best known for his wildly popular "The Day the Crayons Quit" and "Crayons" series, Drew will share his creative journey from Disney and Universal writer (Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear, etc.) to beloved best-selling children's book author.

This delightful family-friendly event will entertain and inspire all ages. Meeting a favorite author is a magical, lasting experience that can spark a lifelong love of reading!

Your attendance will help change lives, supporting the Library Foundation's Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Learn more at SAPLF.org/events

Please purchase tickets online.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating literacy with best-selling author Drew Daywalt.
The San Antonio Public Library Foundation invites you to our 2026 Literacy Luncheon on October 4th at the Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum.

Drew Daywalt—beloved author of The Day the Crayons Quit and the wildly popular Crayons series—has captivated millions of young readers around the world. A former Hollywood writer for Disney and Universal, Drew’s storytelling spans from Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear to 46 children’s books and counting. His work has earned 65 major awards, including the prestigious E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and recognition on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time.
At this special family-friendly event, Drew will share his creative journey and inspire a love of reading in children and adults alike. Meeting a favorite author in person is a magical, lasting experience—and one that can spark a lifelong passion for books.

Your attendance does more than secure a seat at an inspiring event—it helps change lives.
Proceeds from the luncheon support the Foundation’s Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Through Born to Read, every child born in Bexar County receives a free book, helping families build home libraries from day one. Our Literacy Caravan—a retrofitted RV—brings engaging early literacy experiences directly to underserved neighborhoods across San Antonio.

Together, we are strengthening literacy, expanding opportunity, and opening doors for the next generation.
Join us—and be part of the story.

Tickets, Tables and Sponsorship Opportunities are available at saplf.org/Events

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) is teeing up its 29th Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the iconic The Quarry Golf Course, recently recognized on Forbes Magazine’s Distinguished Golf Destinations List, and a consistently sold-out favorite.

This is not your typical day on the course. It’s where leaders entertain clients, expand their circle, and actually enjoy doing business, creating memories alongside people who have San Antonio’s best interest at heart.

Each year, San Antonio Junior Forum distributes grants to nonprofits in the San Antonio region for specific projects that benefit economically, and/or physically disadvantaged individuals. In 2025-2026, we distributed $75,000 to 15 nonprofits in our community!

We are pleased to announce that we will again be accepting applications for grants of $20,000 or less. Grant applications may be submitted by organizations recognized as tax exempt under internal revenue code 501(c)(3). Now is the time to get started! Grant applications are due November 1, 2026.

Grant application and guidelines are available on the SAJF website at www.sajuniorforum.org. Questions? Email VP Grants at grants@sajuniorforum.org.