Aug 10 Sunday
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).
Olmos Ensemble's Summer Concert Series returns in August with a spectacular lineup of performances. Returning guest artists and new friends join the ensemble's core musicians to present chamber music masterpieces spanning centuries, from J.S. Bach to living composers. Guest artists include internationally renowned pianist Anton Nel, Gurwitz Piano Competition Gold Medalist Scott Cuellar and more! August 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 3pm at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio. All concerts free with donations welcome at the door, seating is open.
URBAN-15 seeks talented drummers with experience from high school, college, or any musical group for the 2025-2026 season of performances. These performances include a wide variety events, including Dia de Los Muertos, Luminaria, and International Festivals. Interested drummers are invited to call (210) 736-1500 or email events@urban15.org, and to join URBAN-15’s drum ensemble during open rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at 2500 S. Presa. This Open Call is FREE to join, and open to all members of the community regardless of age, race, or gender identity.
Drummers enrolled into the Open Call will practice the ensemble’s various performance styles and genres, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and experimental rhythms. Final selections to join the URBAN-15 Percussion Ensemble will take place at the end of the Open Call period during a formal tryout. Those selected to join will be expected to participate in the majority of the season’s performances as well as perform in gear such as illuminated costumes, helmets, and masks alongside URBAN-15’s Dance Ensemble. URBAN-15’s ensembles are close knit groups, and may lead to professional connections within or outside the musical sphere. Ensemble members are also asked to volunteer for miscellaneous duties such as parking assistance, kitchen aid, guest ushering, and more.
Hairspray is a vibrant and energetic musical set in the 1960s that follows Tracy Turnblad, a plucky teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s passion for dancing leads her to audition for “The Corny Collins Show,” a popular local TV dance program. Despite societal pressures and her plus-sized figure, she wins a spot on the show, becoming an overnight sensation with her infectious optimism in “Good Morning Baltimore.” The musical addresses themes of acceptance, diversity, and social justice, all wrapped up in catchy tunes such as the show-stopping “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and the empowering “Welcome to the 60’s.” With its high-energy dance numbers and memorable songs, Hairspray is a feel-good musical with a meaningful message about fighting prejudice and championing inclusivity.
Aug 11 Monday
Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out, the first interactive exhibit based on the award-winning Disney and Pixar film, helps visitors - young and old - understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives. Focusing on the five core emotions featured in the film - Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear - hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit offer opportunities to explore some of the ways we express our emotions - and recognize emotions in others, too.
This is a call for much needed volunteers for community events we host on the Southeast side of San Antonio, Texas! All our events are open to the public and to all of San Antonio. Our goal is to help bring much needed resource vendors to our neck of the woods and help support the many small businesses that make up our beautiful city! We are always in need of Volunteers to help with this events, from greeting attendees, answering questions, helping with event setup, giveaways, etc.
Our volunteer opportunities offer community service hours as well!
If you are interested please reach out to us via email MonteViejoEventServices@gmail.com or our website monteviejocommunityevents.com/about-us to get more information!
Our young adult program is for LGBTQ+ adults ages 18-24. This support program will help LGBTQ+ adults and allies come together to talk about the transition to adulthood, life events, community, health and so much more.
This month we are reading “The Push” by Ashley Audrain. After the birth of her first born, Blythe is convinced that Violet is not her daughter. Blythe’s husband, Fox, believes it’s all in her head. Then her second child, Sam, is born. Blythe finally has that motherly instinct she was missing with Violet. Once disaster strikes, Blythe is left having to face the truth.
We will meet August 11th, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm to discuss our book of the month. Please see the front desk at the Parman Library for a copy while supplies last.