Community Calendar

This beginner-friendly course is specially designed for older adults and individuals whose first language is Spanish. Students will learn the basics of using a computer, including how to use the keyboard and mouse, navigate the desktop, browse the internet safely, and use everyday programs like email, word processing, and video calls.
The course also introduces common computer terms in both English and Spanish to help students build confidence using technology at home, at work, or to stay in touch with family and friends. No previous computer experience is needed.

This class is held once a week for four weeks, and each lesson builds on the last.
For the best learning experience, attendance at all four classes is very important.

Este curso para principiantes está especialmente diseñado para adultos mayores y personas cuya lengua materna es el español. Los estudiantes aprenderán los fundamentos del uso de una computadora, incluyendo cómo usar el teclado y el ratón, navegar por el escritorio, navegar por internet de forma segura y usar programas cotidianos como el correo electrónico, el procesador de textos y las videollamadas.
El curso también presenta términos informáticos comunes, tanto en inglés como en español, para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar confianza al usar la tecnología en casa, en el trabajo o para mantenerse en contacto con familiares y amigos. No se requiere experiencia previa en informática.

Esta clase se imparte una vez por semana durante cuatro semanas, y cada lección se basa en la anterior.

Para una mejor experiencia de aprendizaje, es fundamental asistir a las cuatro clases.

Join us at our Southwest Military Financial Center to recycle your electronics. We invite you to dispose of small appliances, printers, computers, laptops, VCRs, miscellaneous wires, metal items and anything with a plug. Services will be provided by The Junkluggers. CRT or old-style TVs are not accepted. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

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.

The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Xochitl Gonzalez's novel, Anita de Monte Laughs Last.

As a student of color, Art History major Raquel feels like an outsider until she becomes romantically involved with a well-connected older art student. Now, having risen in social status, Raquel attempts to navigate both worlds.

Join the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department at Commander's House Adult & Senior Center as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy a special recital by the center's accordion class, led by instructor Bene Medina and conjunto familia, as they showcase the rich musical traditions of this culture.

Join us for an exciting and inspiring neuroscience event hosted by the Mind Science Foundation, featuring some of today’s brightest rising stars in brain research. A panel will be led by Ben Rein, PhD, Chief Science Officer at the Foundation, a Stanford-trained neuroscientist and award-winning science communicator.

Dr. Rein is widely recognized for his research on social behavior and has earned accolades from the NIH, Society for Neuroscience, and Sigma Xi. He is also the author of the upcoming book Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection, which will be released by Penguin Random House on October 14, 2025. All event guests will receive a free hardcover copy, signed upon request.

The panel will showcase the 2025 Mind Science Foundation Award Winners, each presenting groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the brain.

Agustina Aragon-Daud, PhD student at the University of Liège, explores the mysterious phenomenon of "mind blanking"—what happens in the brain when our thoughts seemingly disappear.

Eti Ben-Simon, a postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley, investigates the cognitive consequences of sleep loss, particularly its impact on our ability to process information and resist misinformation.

Iris Garcia-Pak, an MD-PhD student at UC San Diego, dives into the role of the blood-brain barrier in brain excitability and Alzheimer’s disease, presenting innovative pathways that may unlock future treatments.

This dynamic event not only highlights innovative neuroscience but also puts the power in your hands: the audience will decide the winner of an additional $10,000 Audience Choice Award.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from emerging leaders in brain science and help shape the future of research through your vote.

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.

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

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

Explore MACRI’s new traveling exhibit, CISNEROS V. CORPUS CHRISTI ISD: THE LONG FIGHT TO END SCHOOL SEGREGATION.

In 1968, José Cisneros and twenty-five other Mexican American parents sued Corpus Christi Independent School District for illegally segregating Mexican American students into poorly maintained and under-resourced schools separate from Anglo schools. The court found that the school district was intentionally segregating students and ordered Corpus Christi ISD to integrate its schools. This landmark decision for Mexican American civil rights extended the same protections of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) to Mexican American students, nearly a quarter of a century later.

Learn about the history of Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD (1970), the people behind the case, and how it fits into larger legal struggles to improve Mexican American access to public education.

The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, September 27 to Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

The exhibit gallery will be open Monday through Friday, 10 AM—NOON and 1 - 4 PM, or by appointment.

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!