Community Calendar

Step up to the mic with San Antonio Public Library for some high-energy poetry! Whether you're spitting rhymes and slinging stanzas or snapping along with the crowd, this two-round slam promises powerful performances and prizes for the top three poets. You only need to register if you will perform, otherwise just come and enjoy.

Please visit the events calendar at mysapl.org in order to register if you're a poet and to read the guidelines.

Step up to the mic with San Antonio Public Library for some high-energy poetry! Whether you're spitting rhymes and slinging stanzas or snapping along with the crowd, this two-round slam promises powerful performances and prizes for the top three poets. You only need to register if you will perform, otherwise just come and enjoy. Register and see slam guidelines at mysapl.org/events-news/events-calendar.

Celebration Circle is an inclusive, multi-faith community with a creative approach to spirituality. We come from a variety of faith traditions and honor our diversity, choosing to focus on our oneness through creative arts, music, meditation, and sacred ritual. Founded in 1992, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit offering celebrations and events in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. Join us in affirmation that WE ARE ONE! All are welcome, we have no membership rules or requirements. Visit us at celebrationcircle.org.
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We gather to honor and nurture the Sacred in ourselves, each other and all of Creation in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. We hold bi-monthly sacred worship and several "small circle" meetings including DiningCIRCLE (a shared meal) and BiblioCIRCLE (a book club without a book).

Come and join fellow graphic novel enthusiasts! Every final Monday of the month we will meet and journey through the world of graphic novels. There will be spirited conversation and discussion. Come learn more about this unique form of literature. Check our calendar or give us a call to see what we'll be discussing this month!

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.

Celebration Circle is an inclusive, multi-faith community with a creative approach to spirituality. We come from a variety of faith traditions and honor our diversity, choosing to focus on our oneness through creative arts, music, meditation, and sacred ritual. Founded in 1992, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit offering celebrations and events in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. Join us in affirmation that WE ARE ONE! All are welcome, we have no membership rules or requirements. Visit us at celebrationcircle.org.
SERVICES OFFERED:
We gather to honor and nurture the Sacred in ourselves, each other and all of Creation in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. We hold bi-monthly (2/4 Sunday) sacred gatherings and several "small circle" meetings including DiningCIRCLE (a shared meal) and BiblioCIRCLE (a book club without a book).

In recognition of September being National Suicide Prevention Month, the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas will host an open house and book launch for local poet and author Cyra Sweet Dumitru. A former volunteer at CBCST and a survivor of suicide loss, Dumitru has just published a memoir called Words Make a Way Through Fire: Healing After My Brother’s Suicide through She Writes Press with distribution by Simon & Schuster. Books will be available for purchase on site through the Twig Book Shop with proceeds from book sales benefitting CBCST.

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.

The Sierra Club (Alamo Group) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of most months (excludes November and December) to discuss timely topics pertaining to the health of the natural and human environment. Always free and open to the public.

Meetings generally consist of a meet-and-greet followed by a presentation by an invited speaker, with discussion. Always informative and enjoyable!

Play Together, Make Friends, Get Support!

In this five-week series we will play together and engage in activities that encourage learning and healthy development while meeting and playing with other children and caregivers.

Each week, we'll also have a topic expert on hand to chat and play. You'll be able to ask questions and get information on raising healthy, happy children.

This program is designed for children 0-3 and their parents/caregivers. Older siblings welcome, too!