Community Calendar

We’re excited to announce that tryouts for the South Texas Knockouts Travel Team have been scheduled for:

Saturday, October 4, 2025
5:00–9:00 PM
Hamilton Community Center – 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX

This year, the Knockouts are bringing our blue and yellow back to competitive travel play, and we’re looking for skaters ready to represent San Antonio and South Texas against tough competition across the region.

What to Bring:
Full derby gear
Plenty of water
A competitive, team-first mindset

Who We’re Looking For:
Skaters with strong derby foundations
Athletes committed to competition and growth
Players ready to push themselves and support their teammates

We encourage all interested skaters to reserve their spot by completing the form here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPWUr47004ZWYJ1Qb7ruxA-EI4e69RTLdeAcqAN2GXGDvndg/viewform

The South Texas Knockouts are more than just a derby team — we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving youth ages 5–18 across San Antonio. Our program builds athletes, leaders, and community while keeping roller derby affordable and inclusive.

This is an exciting opportunity for skaters to step up, compete, and be part of our competitive comeback. We can’t wait to see your athletes on the track!

“Dwelling Space” is not simply a workshop or class. It is a sanctuary. A slow, sacred pause in honor of the Autumnal Equinox. A quiet place to be with your doubts, your blocks, your longing. Here, we do not fix—we hold, listen, and remember."

Join author and creative wellness guide Fernando Rover Jr. in marking the Autumnal Equinox with intention, reflection, and creativity. This online class offers a peaceful space to slow down, connect with the changing season, and explore your inner landscape through guided reflective writing exercises.

Attendees will learn about the significance of the Autumnal Equinox—the moment of balance between light and dark—and engage in thoughtfully crafted writing prompts designed to deepen your self-awareness and cultivate personal insight. Whether you’re new to reflective writing or a seasoned writer, this workshop invites you to pause, reflect, and dwell gently in this seasonal transition.

This is an online event. Attendees will be sent meeting login information upon ticket purchase.

About the Facilitator:

Fernando Rover Jr is an artist and creative wellness guide based in San Antonio, Texas. His work takes an interdisciplinary approach and utilizes elements of poetry, photography, and film. He holds a dual Bachelor's degree in English and history from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Prescott College. He is the author of three poetry books: Labyrinth (2019), Sanctuary: A 'Labyrinth' Redux (2020), and Maverick (2022). Rover Jr. is a two time recipient of the Literary Titan Award in 2020 and 2022, respectively, and was the inaugural recipient of the 2019 Best Indie Book Award for Poetry.

Website: www.framereferencemedia.com

We’re moving to a bigger venue and opening more seats to the public! Join us at Stable Hall for an unforgettable night of bold flavors and rich stories with renowned chef, author, and cultural storyteller Pati Jinich.

This one-night-only Signature Dinner is the annual fundraiser for UTSA’s world-renowned Mexican Cookbook Collection—home to over 3,000 titles dating back to 1789.

Enjoy a stunning menu curated by Pati and brought to life by two of San Antonio’s finest—Chefs Sergio Remolina and Geronimo Lopez. Every dish is a story. A memory. A tribute to tradition, reimagined.

Plus, savor a guided artisanal mezcal tasting with renowned mezcal expert Pedro Jiménez Gurría, back by popular demand.

The San Antonio community is invited to our free outdoor party at the Moody Learning Center Parking Lot 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 to officially launch our yearlong centennial celebration. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food, beer, and wine for purchase, and more!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Magik Theatre’s annual fundraising gala, A Night of Magik in Hollywood, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 7 PM. Step into the spotlight as we roll out the red carpet for a night of dazzling entertainment, gourmet bites, and show-stopping surprises, all in support of inspiring young minds through the power of theatre.

For over 30 years, Magik Theatre has brought books, characters, and stories to life on stage, creating theatrical experiences that ignite imagination, spark curiosity, inspire empathy, and foster a lifelong love of learning. As San Antonio’s only resident professional theatre dedicated to young audiences, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling, and this gala ensures that we can continue to share the magic with generations to come.

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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Join Heartfulness San Antonio in celebrating International Day Of Peace along Panther Creek Trails in Stone Oak on September 21, 2025 from 8:30am to 10:00am.

Experience a day of tranquility and Heartfulness. This in-person event is your chance to connect with nature and your inner self. Come join us for a day of reflection, connection, and serenity. All are welcome. Please register here https://tinyurl.com/peacewalksatx

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

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!