Community Calendar

As the federal government shutdown continues, and only partial SNAP benefits are planned to be distributed, District 5 families, along with many across San Antonio, are facing growing uncertainty about how they’ll put food on the table.

District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo will host a food collection drive with Impacto Comunitario to help fill the gap for those affected by the federal government’s shutdown and reduced benefits. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Impacto Comunitario, 211 N. Park Blvd., 78204.

Across Bexar County, more than 130,000 families rely on SNAP to meet their nutritional needs. Councilmember Castillo’s priority is to ensure residents’ basic needs are met and no family goes hungry during this critical time.

“As the public votes whether to allocate hundreds of millions of tax dollars to a basketball arena, hundreds of thousands of people are scrambling to keep their families fed,” said Councilmember Castillo. “This food drive is meant to bring community members together in spirit of community solidarity.”

With tomorrow being election day, voters have a unique opportunity to reassess how public dollars are spent. The Councilmember’s food drive is a call to action, for neighbors to show up for one another and for leaders to put the well-being of working families at the forefront of every decision.

Donations Needed:

- Rice

- Beans

- Pasta

- Tomato Sauce

- Canned Goods/Vegetables

- Cooking Oil

- Flour

- Maseca (Corn Masa Flour)

- Pet Food

Join us for an inspiring event with Amy Bluemel, as she captivates us with enchanting stories from her Chickasaw Nation tribe while also teaching you a few words in their language. Don't miss the chance to experience her rich cultural heritage firsthand!

Come and join Austin Typewriter, Ink. (ATI), of Austin, for a "Type-in". ATI will be bringing some vintage typewriters for attendees to sit down and manually type out a poem, a few thoughts, or perhaps a letter to a loved one. So come for a nostalgic throw-back or experience pre-PC tech for the first time.

Join us for our monthly book club discussion at Molly Pruitt Library! During this month's meeting we will be discussing the book Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. All adults welcome!

Copies of the book are available for check out in advance of the meeting at Pruitt Library's front desk.

Join Sana Roots Co for a joyful, intergenerational cooking experience honoring traditional foodways as a powerful means of connection and healing. Students and alumni from our programs will prepare a communal Discada meal, showcasing techniques rooted in ancestral knowledge and community care.

This gathering has grown into a Community Convivio — a shared meal where all are welcome. Families, kids, and elders are invited to come as they are and take part in this celebration of nourishment, culture, and community.

We believe that access to food is a human right and that sharing food is a way to heal together. Attendance is free, and optional donations help support the meal, supplies, and Sana Roots Co’s ongoing work to strengthen communities through culturally rooted programs in food, land, movement, and communication.

🎉 Helotes Diwali 2025 – A Joyous Festival of Lights Join us on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in Helotes, Texas, for a vibrant celebration of Diwali, the beloved Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

This family- and kids-friendly event welcomes people of all ages and all communities to experience the rich traditions, flavors, and rhythms of Indian culture.

✨ Event Highlights:

🎶 Traditional Indian dance and music performances

🎨 Henna art and cultural activities

🍛 Authentic Indian food and festive treats

🪔 A joyful, inclusive atmosphere for everyone

🎟️ Free Admission – All are welcome! 🤝 Proudly supported by local organizations and businesses, including H-E-B, reflecting the strong community spirit of Helotes.

***Registration is required***

Vital records are an important part of genealogy research. Join us and learn how these documents can unearth your family’s history and where you should be able to locate them.

Bring your projects and supplies, and mingle with other needlecrafters for an afternoon of sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc.! All skill levels are welcome in this self-directed meetup. This is not an instructional class. The target audience is adults but teens are also welcome to attend with an adult.

This program will be hosted the third Saturday of each month at 12pm, unless otherwise noted in the Thousand Oaks Library calendar. Please call Thousand Oaks Library for more information.

The Bugs, Bikes, & Botany: Nature Adventure Kit Program invites families to experience the Mission Reach from a whole new angle—a bug’s-eye view! Brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation, BiblioTech and San Antonio BCycle, with support from PeopleForBikes and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is your ticket to a wilder side of San Antonio, where each bike ride introduces you to both our city’s unique nature and the perks of using BCycle, San Antonio’s bikeshare system.

Knock your holiday shopping list off early with our annual Holiday Maker's Market! Our makers sell locally handmade gifts perfect for the Christmas season. Woodworkers, Ceramicists, Printmakers, and so much more. Come stop by and support local artists and makers.

November 15, 12-7pm
541 Roosevelt Ave., bright green garage door
Free to attend