Community Calendar

Want to join a book club, but don't want the pressure of reading a particular book and pretending you liked it? Then do we have the club for you! Join us for our No Pressure Book Club. Think of it as a gathering with other book centric folx to chat about books, any books, the one you're reading, one you did read, or even one you'd like to.

Discover how to turn spent mushroom blocks into a powerful garden resource in this hands-on workshop for gardeners. Learn practical ways to reuse mushroom blocks to enrich soil, boost plant health, increase water retention, and even grow more mushrooms outdoors. We’ll cover how to assess spent blocks, create outdoor mushroom beds, apply blocks as mulch, and integrate them into compost. Perfect for home gardeners, urban growers, or anyone interested in soil health and sustainable growing. Participants will gain skills to reduce waste and build fungal life in their gardens.

Those who can’t make the Sept. 20 event are invited to come out on Sept. 24 to kick off Whole Earth’s new educational series, Wouldn’t You Like To Know Wednesdays. Held in conjunction with Alamo Quarry Market’s Fall Sip & Shop, patrons can sample beer and wine while learning all the best tips for how to pack a carry-on for long trips from Osprey representative Koby Crooks.

This year’s Lennox Seminar Lecture Series will focus on the theme of Borders and Belonging: The Arts and Archives of Place. Welcoming artists, scholars, and writers who use a range of artistic practices and intellectual frameworks, this Lennox speaker series will consider contested lands and contested memories, drawing connections across the in-between places where we live and learn.

MacArthur High School Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare's enchanting comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Get lost in a world of mischievous fairies, tangled lovers, and magical mayhem.

Performances are September 24, 25, and 26 at 7:00 PM, and September 27 at 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Don't miss this whimsical journey! Tickets ($8.00) can be purchased at Our.Show/MacMidsummer

The South Texas Knockouts is a co-ed junior roller derby league for kids aged 5-17, with a focus on teamwork, athleticism, communication, and inclusivity.

Interested parties can contact us at southtexasskater18@gmail.com to get on the entry list and start waivers. Official onboarding is the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, but any practice is available for a spectator pass to see if it's something your child would be interested in.

The regular 2025/2026 season begins on Sept 15th. Practice is Monday and Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, at Trader's Village.

Club dues are $40/mo for the first skater and $25/mo for each additional skater. Once onboarded, every skater will go through an 8-week boot camp before being sorted into their appropriate skill level.

For interested adults, we also have The South Texas Regulators under the WFTDA for ages 18 and up.

Spectator pass is free for those considering joining. Upon joining, club dues are $40 per month for the first skater and $25 for each additional skater.

Inception Theatre and The Overtime Theater Present Soul-Stirring Drama "Gidion's Knot"
Powerhouse Two-Woman Play Tackles Grief, Truth, and Human Connection in Unforgettable Production

San Antonio, TX – Get ready for theater that will leave you breathless. Inception Theatre, in electrifying collaboration with The Overtime Theater, proudly presents "Gidion's Knot" – a raw, unflinching drama that dares to explore the depths of human tragedy and resilience. This riveting production runs September 18-28, promising audiences an experience they won't soon forget.
Performance Schedule:
• Thursday-Saturday: 7:00 PM
• Sunday Matinees: 2:00 PM
Written by acclaimed playwright Johnna Adams and brought to life under the masterful direction of Tami Kai, "Gidion's Knot" features powerhouse performances by Jana Drew and Chelsea Steele in a tour de force that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A Story That Demands to Be Told
In the confined space of a classroom, two women face an impossible truth: a fifth-grader has taken his own life. What unfolds is a gripping parent-teacher conference unlike any other, where a grieving mother and a tormented educator search desperately for answers. Was young Gidion a victim of cruel bullying, or did he inflict pain on others? As layers of truth peel away, both women must confront devastating questions about responsibility, forgiveness, and the price of understanding.
"This production doesn't just tell a story – it creates a space for profound human connection," explains actor and producer Chelsea Steele. "Every night, our audiences leave transformed by what they've witnessed."
Theater with Purpose
"Gidion's Knot" goes beyond entertainment to create real community impact:
🎭 Special Thursday Performances benefit ABC of Southwest Texas (formerly Any Baby Can), with 100% of proceeds supporting families in crisis through bereavement support and community education.
💬 Post-Show Discussions on September 18 and 25 offer audiences the chance to process this emotional journey together, with guided conversations about grief, healing, and hope.
Critical Acclaim Meets Community Connection
The intimate setting creates an electric atmosphere where every whisper, every pause, every moment of revelation resonates with devastating clarity.
Ticket Information
Tickets available online and at the door Location: online at https://cur8.com/17272/project/132443, in person at the Overtime Theater- 4335 Vance Jackson Rd.
Important Advisory: Due to mature themes including suicide, this production is recommended for adult audiences.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at San Antonio Parks & Recreation community centers with activities highlighting culturally significant arts forms across the Hispanic diaspora. These forms include talavera pottery, papel picado, and handmade maracas. 

⭐️ Week 1: Talavera Pottery - September 22 - 26

⭐️ Week 2: Papel Picado - September 29 - October 3

⭐️ Week 3: DIY Maracas - October 6 - 10

Drop in anytime during the center's operating hours on the days below to create your own art piece. 

Berta Almaguer, Friday
Copernicus, Monday
Cuellar, Thursday
Dawson, Thursday
Garrett, Thursday
Garza, Wednesday
Hamilton, Friday
Harlandale, Thursday
Melendrez, Friday
Miller's Pond, Tuesday
Normoyle, Monday
Palm Heights, Tuesday
Quintero, Wednesday 
Ramirez, Wednesday
Robinette, Wednesday
San Juan, Wednesday
Ward, Tuesday
Woodard, Tuesday
Yates, Monday

Each year, SAJF distributes grants to nonprofits in the San Antonio region for specific projects that will benefit economically, emotionally and/or physically disadvantaged individuals. In 2024-2025, we distributed $75,000 to 14 nonprofits in our community! We are pleased to announce that we will again be accepting applications for grants. Grant applications may be submitted by organizations recognized as tax exempt under internal revenue code 501(c)3 seeking funding of $20,000 or less. Now is the time to get started! Grant applications are due by November 1, 2025! Grant application and guidelines are available on the SAJF website at www.sajuniorforum.org. Questions? Email the VP Grants at grants@sajuniorforum.org