Events Calendar (Month)

	September 2023
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					1	2 STORM Kids Ride STORM Kids Ride September 2, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am McAllister Park Pump Track, Buckhorn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM) hosts this free monthly kid's ride at McAllister Park on the dirt trails. This is a great opportunity for parents and children alike to get out on the dirt trails and see how fun mountain biking can be. Kids will learn basic trail skills and trail etiquette during this introduction to trail riding. Participants will meet large parking lot near the McAllister Park Pump Track (https://goo.gl/maps/dYmf2uTzXKHgf9p7A), and the event will last from 9:00-11:30am. We will be practicing social distancing and other precautions to make this a safe and enjoyable ride. What to bring: Required: - Bicycle - Helmet - Closed-toe shoes Recommended: - Sunglasses - Gloves - Water - Sunscreen This event is “weather permitting” for the protection of the trail system. Updates and cancellations will be posted on the "STORM South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers" Facebook page and on the STORM website events page (https://stormmtb.org/events-calendar). Parents or accompanying adults will need to sign a liability waiver for themselves and their child before the ride and may accompany their child on the ride. See more details •
3	4	5 Nani Falcone Park - Public Input Meeting Nani Falcone Park - Public Input Meeting September 5, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Braun Station Elementary School, 8631 Tezel Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254, USA https://www.saspeakup.com/TL5773 The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department will construct general park improvements within available funding at Nani Falcone Park. Project Type: Parks & Recreation Status: Pre-Design Project Budget: $750,000 Estimated Construction Timeline: Spring 2026 - Summer 2026Project Manager: Sean Duncan, Sean.Duncan@sanantonio.gov Public Works needs your Input! The City of San Antonio through Public Works, Parks and Recreation and the Council District Office 7, would like you to participate in a community involvement meeting to assist in determining a potential scope of work for Nani Falcone Park. See more details •	6 Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride September 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm McAllister Park Pump Track, Buckhorn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Event by Annie Paxton Tutoki and Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking DETAILS Location: McAllister Pump Track (https://goo.gl/maps/kewznMhjMHvJY99k7) Time: 6:30pm Duration: 1 hr 30 min Group: Members of Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking Join us for a social mountain bike ride through McAllister Park. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride, and the ride's speed will be based on the group. The route will vary from week to week. Meet, ride, and socialize with other ladies in the mountain biking community. We will have several groups riding at different paces and skill levels. Please be on time. We will meet at 6:30pm to sign waivers and discuss the group ride. We will depart to start our social group ride no later than 6:45pm. Please bring lights as the ride will end as it gets dark Ride leaders will provide instruction on any feature in the park or any skill you struggle with. This is a great and free opportunity to practice and learn new skills on the trail. Bonus - you might find new MTB friends! Please bring: A mountain bike in working order A helmet is required; your safety is our priority Light attached to your bike or helmet Water/snacks Please RSVP on the FB event here Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking \| Facebook. If you cannot join the ride, please remove your RSVP. See more details •	7 STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride September 7, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Varies For more info on ride location and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/MTB-San-Antonio-Mountain-Biking Cancellations will be through the Meetup.com group, so please RSVP. * Rain or less optimal trail conditions will cancel the event * Meet at 6:00pm, wheels down at 6:30pm. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride. (No-drop ride = Be prepared to start and complete the ride, but you won't be left behind.) *HELMET REQUIRED* LIGHTS REQUIRED if ride extends past sunset. 10-plus mile ride. About a 2-3 hour ride. Route may vary. This will be a combined ride in partnership w/ South Texas Off-Road Mountain-Bike (STORM (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/))https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/)). Be considerate - if you feel it is not in the best interest of your health or the health of others to ride, please stay home. A trail-worthy bike can help limit the need for others crowding around to assist with on-trail bike repair. (Things happen, and not all situations can be avoided, but please do your part to make sure your bike is in proper working order before the ride.) RSVP! We may have limited ride leads, and to ensure an enjoyable ride while maintaining social distance, we are breaking the ride down into smaller groups. We may not be able to accommodate a large number of riders who do not RSVP. Please remove your RSVP for others to join if you cannot make the ride. Please comment or respond to RSVP questions as to the pace of the ride you feel comfortable with so we can break out the groups appropriately. See more details •	8	9 Tour de las Misiones Tour de las Misiones September 9, 2023 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Mission County Park, 6030 Padre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, USA Event page: https://www.worldheritagefestival.org/EVENT-INFORMATION/BIKE-RIDE-WALK Volunteer at the STORM Bike Valet here: https://x.gldn.io/e/AEFRSve8ABb See more details •
10	11	12 Think Science: Using Data Science to Improve Our City Think Science: Using Data Science to Improve Our City September 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 506 Dolorosa St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA Texas Public Radio and the UTSA School of Data Science present a Think Science panel and discussion on how data can be used to benefit the public good. Join us at UTSA’s San Pedro I campus on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. for an hour-long live event highlighting the innovative work and programs happening there. Learn how data science, inclusive of artificial intelligence, can affect our understanding and decisions about transportation, health care, and city planning and development, and more. Grab some dinner at the nearby UTSA Eatery and join us for this informative program! Guests: Ryun Jung Lee, Ph.D. – Urban and Regional Planning Greg Griffin, Ph.D. – Urban and Regional Planning (ScooterLab) Vanessa Sansone, Ed.D. – Urban Education & Policy Neil Debbage, Ph.D. – Political Science and Geography (Cool Pavement) This event will take place in the Weston Conference Center, located at UTSA's San Pedro I downtown data science campus. Free parking will be available in the UTSA Dolorosa Lot (Corner of Dolorosa and Santa Rosa). 702 Dolorosa St. San Antonio, TX 78207 This Think Science event is made possible by Port San Antonio, Y&L Consulting, San Antonio Water System, and the School of Science & Technology. See more details •	13 Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride September 13, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm McAllister Park Pump Track, Buckhorn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Event by Annie Paxton Tutoki and Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking DETAILS Location: McAllister Pump Track (https://goo.gl/maps/kewznMhjMHvJY99k7) Time: 6:30pm Duration: 1 hr 30 min Group: Members of Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking Join us for a social mountain bike ride through McAllister Park. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride, and the ride's speed will be based on the group. The route will vary from week to week. Meet, ride, and socialize with other ladies in the mountain biking community. We will have several groups riding at different paces and skill levels. Please be on time. We will meet at 6:30pm to sign waivers and discuss the group ride. We will depart to start our social group ride no later than 6:45pm. Please bring lights as the ride will end as it gets dark Ride leaders will provide instruction on any feature in the park or any skill you struggle with. This is a great and free opportunity to practice and learn new skills on the trail. Bonus - you might find new MTB friends! Please bring: A mountain bike in working order A helmet is required; your safety is our priority Light attached to your bike or helmet Water/snacks Please RSVP on the FB event here Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking \| Facebook. If you cannot join the ride, please remove your RSVP. See more details •	14 Public Meeting: W-52 Culebra Creek Capacity Relief Public Meeting: W-52 Culebra Creek Capacity Relief September 14, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One-Stop Center, 8353 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA ATTENTION!!! PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE W-52 Culebra Creek / W-9 Upper Leon Creek Sewer Project Two upcoming SAWS projects will impact the trails along Leon Creek Greenway from the Leon Vista Greenway paved path south to Devil's Den and from Cathedral Rock Park along Culebra Creek Greenway east to Devil's Den (see map). More details coming as to which trails will be impacted and to what extent. Join SAWS for a meeting about two sewer projects in your area. W-52 Culebra Creek Capacity Relief Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:00 pm at Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center 8353 Culebra Rd., SA, TX 78251 W-9 Upper Leon Creek Sewer Project Tuesday September 19, 2023 6:00 pm at YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park Studio 2 9606 Bandera Rd., SA, TX 78250 To be discussed during meetings: - Project details and construction schedule - Impact to Greenway Park hike and bike trails - Impact to natural surface trails These projects are part of the work required by the EPA consent decree to address sewer infrastructure across our service area. For up-to-date information on projects & work in your neighborhood, subscribe to our Nextdoor channel on: https://nextdoor.com/agency/san-antonio-water-system/ For questions regarding this project, please contact Cecilia Picazo at 210-233-3750 or by email at Cecilia.Picazo@saws.org See more details STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride September 14, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Varies For more info on ride location and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/MTB-San-Antonio-Mountain-Biking Cancellations will be through the Meetup.com group, so please RSVP. * Rain or less optimal trail conditions will cancel the event * Meet at 6:00pm, wheels down at 6:30pm. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride. (No-drop ride = Be prepared to start and complete the ride, but you won't be left behind.) *HELMET REQUIRED* LIGHTS REQUIRED if ride extends past sunset. 10-plus mile ride. About a 2-3 hour ride. Route may vary. This will be a combined ride in partnership w/ South Texas Off-Road Mountain-Bike (STORM (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/))https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/)). Be considerate - if you feel it is not in the best interest of your health or the health of others to ride, please stay home. A trail-worthy bike can help limit the need for others crowding around to assist with on-trail bike repair. (Things happen, and not all situations can be avoided, but please do your part to make sure your bike is in proper working order before the ride.) RSVP! We may have limited ride leads, and to ensure an enjoyable ride while maintaining social distance, we are breaking the ride down into smaller groups. We may not be able to accommodate a large number of riders who do not RSVP. Please remove your RSVP for others to join if you cannot make the ride. Please comment or respond to RSVP questions as to the pace of the ride you feel comfortable with so we can break out the groups appropriately. See more details Friends of McAllister Park Meeting Friends of McAllister Park Meeting September 14, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA Our September membership meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the Lou Hamilton Community Center at Lady Bird Johnson Park at 10700 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217. This is an important meeting as Parks representatives will be giving an update on our bond projects for the 2022-2027 bond. See more details • • •	15	16
17	18	19 Public Meeting: W-9 Upper Leon Creek Sewer Project Public Meeting: W-9 Upper Leon Creek Sewer Project September 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park, 9606 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250, USA PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE W-52 Culebra Creek / W-9 Upper Leon Creek Sewer Project Two upcoming SAWS projects will impact the trails along Leon Creek Greenway from the Leon Vista Greenway paved path south to Devil's Den and from Cathedral Rock Park along Culebra Creek Greenway east to Devil's Den (see map). More details coming as to which trails will be impacted and to what extent. Join SAWS for a meeting about two sewer projects in your area. YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park Studio 2 9606 Bandera Rd., SA, TX 78250 To be discussed during meetings: - Project details and construction schedule - Impact to Greenway Park hike and bike trails - Impact to natural surface trails These projects are part of the work required by the EPA consent decree to address sewer infrastructure across our service area. For up-to-date information on projects & work in your neighborhood, subscribe to our Nextdoor channel on: https://nextdoor.com/agency/san-antonio-water-system/ For questions regarding this project, please contact Cecilia Picazo at 210-233-3750 or by email at Cecilia.Picazo@saws.org See more details •	20 Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride September 20, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm McAllister Park Pump Track, Buckhorn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Event by Annie Paxton Tutoki and Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking DETAILS Location: McAllister Pump Track (https://goo.gl/maps/kewznMhjMHvJY99k7) Time: 6:30pm Duration: 1 hr 30 min Group: Members of Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking Join us for a social mountain bike ride through McAllister Park. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride, and the ride's speed will be based on the group. The route will vary from week to week. Meet, ride, and socialize with other ladies in the mountain biking community. We will have several groups riding at different paces and skill levels. Please be on time. We will meet at 6:30pm to sign waivers and discuss the group ride. We will depart to start our social group ride no later than 6:45pm. Please bring lights as the ride will end as it gets dark Ride leaders will provide instruction on any feature in the park or any skill you struggle with. This is a great and free opportunity to practice and learn new skills on the trail. Bonus - you might find new MTB friends! Please bring: A mountain bike in working order A helmet is required; your safety is our priority Light attached to your bike or helmet Water/snacks Please RSVP on the FB event here Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking \| Facebook. If you cannot join the ride, please remove your RSVP. See more details Southside Lions Park - Public Input Meeting Southside Lions Park - Public Input Meeting September 20, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ramon V. Quintero Community Center (formerly known as Southside Lions Community Center), 3100 Hiawatha St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA https://www.saspeakup.com/PI6151 Southside Lions Park Meeting Invitation Southside Lions Park - 2022-2027 Bond Project The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department will construct general park improvements within available funding, which may include a shaded playground, splash pad, and other recreational amenities at Southside Lions Park. Project Type: Parks & Recreation Status: Pre-Design Project Budget: $1,250,000 Estimated Construction Timeline: Spring 2026 - Fall 2026 Project Manager: Sean Duncan, Sean.Duncan@sanantonio.gov Public Works needs your Input! The City of San Antonio through Public Works, Parks and Recreation and the Council District Office 3, would like you to participate in a community involvement meeting to assist in determining a potential scope of work for Southside Lions Park. See more details • •	21 STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride September 21, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Varies For more info on ride location and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/MTB-San-Antonio-Mountain-Biking Cancellations will be through the Meetup.com group, so please RSVP. * Rain or less optimal trail conditions will cancel the event * Meet at 6:00pm, wheels down at 6:30pm. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride. (No-drop ride = Be prepared to start and complete the ride, but you won't be left behind.) *HELMET REQUIRED* LIGHTS REQUIRED if ride extends past sunset. 10-plus mile ride. About a 2-3 hour ride. Route may vary. This will be a combined ride in partnership w/ South Texas Off-Road Mountain-Bike (STORM (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/))https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/)). Be considerate - if you feel it is not in the best interest of your health or the health of others to ride, please stay home. A trail-worthy bike can help limit the need for others crowding around to assist with on-trail bike repair. (Things happen, and not all situations can be avoided, but please do your part to make sure your bike is in proper working order before the ride.) RSVP! We may have limited ride leads, and to ensure an enjoyable ride while maintaining social distance, we are breaking the ride down into smaller groups. We may not be able to accommodate a large number of riders who do not RSVP. Please remove your RSVP for others to join if you cannot make the ride. Please comment or respond to RSVP questions as to the pace of the ride you feel comfortable with so we can break out the groups appropriately. See more details •	22	23 National Public Lands Day National Public Lands Day September 23, 2023 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/public-lands-day.htm See more details •
24	25 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Parks and Recreation Board Meeting September 25, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, Texas 78205 https://www.saspeakup.com/KL13356 The Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting in the City Tower Concourse Conference Room A at 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, Texas 78205 beginning at 5:30 PM. The City Tower Concourse Level can be accessed utilizing the City Tower Parking Garage elevators. Access to these elevators is available at the street level on either the Flores Street or Main Street sides of the facility. If a visitor parks within the City Tower Parking Garage, any of the elevators within the parking structure will allow access directly to the Concourse Level. there is a Security Officer detail in place at the Concourse Level elevators, to conduct the needed security screening and visitor check in. In-Person: Sign up to speak in-person prior to the start of the meeting via the Public Comments SignUp sheet available in the meeting room location. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Written: Provide written comments (up to 300 words maximum) via email by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to Reena.Gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Please include full name and address. General comments unrelated to specific agenda items will be read during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. See more details •	26 Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board September 26, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Granados Adult & Senior Center, 500 Freiling, San Antonio, TX 78213, USA https://saspeakup.com/EW47131 The Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Mayor and each City Councilmember for two-year terms. The Board is charged with providing input and advice to staff and the City Council regarding the acquisition and appropriate development of linear parks along major creeks and rivers and their tributaries in the San Antonio Area. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/About-Mission/Boards/Linear-Creekway-Parks-Advisory-Board See more details Public Meeting - Wildwood West Trail Connection to the French Creek Greenway Public Meeting - Wildwood West Trail Connection to the French Creek Greenway September 26, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park, 9606 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250, USA https://www.saspeakup.com/DW7748 Join us to learn about the design and timeline for a trail connection to the French Creek Greenway on Exbourne Dr. For more information, please contact Christopher Arrigo, Project Manager, at 210.207.4073 or Christopher.Arrigo@SanAntonio.gov If you require ASL translation services, please notify us 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Para información en español llame at 210.207.4073. See more details • •	27 Martin Luther King Park - Public Input Meeting Martin Luther King Park - Public Input Meeting September 27, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Copernicus Community Center, 5003 Lord Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220, USA https://www.saspeakup.com/RX2355 The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department will construct general park improvements within available funding in support of the Master Plan which may include shade enhancements at the basketball court and additional parking at Martin Luther King Park. Project Type: Parks & Recreation Status: Design Project Budget: $1,000,000 Estimated Construction Timeline: Spring 2025 - Spring 2026 Project Manager: Jeff Wurzbach, Jeffrey.Wurzbach@sanantonio.gov Public Works needs your Input! The City of San Antonio through Public Works, Parks and Recreation and the Council District Office 2, would like you to participate in a community involvement meeting to assist in determining a potential scope of work for Martin Luther King Park. See more details Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride Rebel Betties Wednesday Social Ride September 27, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm McAllister Park Pump Track, Buckhorn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA Event by Annie Paxton Tutoki and Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking DETAILS Location: McAllister Pump Track (https://goo.gl/maps/kewznMhjMHvJY99k7) Time: 6:30pm Duration: 1 hr 30 min Group: Members of Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking Join us for a social mountain bike ride through McAllister Park. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride, and the ride's speed will be based on the group. The route will vary from week to week. Meet, ride, and socialize with other ladies in the mountain biking community. We will have several groups riding at different paces and skill levels. Please be on time. We will meet at 6:30pm to sign waivers and discuss the group ride. We will depart to start our social group ride no later than 6:45pm. Please bring lights as the ride will end as it gets dark Ride leaders will provide instruction on any feature in the park or any skill you struggle with. This is a great and free opportunity to practice and learn new skills on the trail. Bonus - you might find new MTB friends! Please bring: A mountain bike in working order A helmet is required; your safety is our priority Light attached to your bike or helmet Water/snacks Please RSVP on the FB event here Rebel Betties - Women's Mountain Biking \| Facebook. If you cannot join the ride, please remove your RSVP. See more details • •	28 Classen-Steubing Ranch Park - Public Input Meeting Classen-Steubing Ranch Park - Public Input Meeting September 28, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Christ Community Church, 1300 Evans Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA 2022-2027 Bond Project: Classen-Steubing Ranch Park The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department will construct Phase 2 general park improvements within available funding as part of the Park's Master Plan at Classen-Steubing Ranch Park. Project Type: Parks & Recreation Status: Project Initiation Project Budget: $5,000,000 Estimated Construction Timeline: Summer 2025 - Fall 2026 Project Manager: Mark Wittlinger, Mark.Wittlinger@sanantonio.gov Capital Project Officer: Omar Nesbit, 210-207-3360 Public Works needs your Input! The City of San Antonio through Public Works, Parks and Recreation and the Council District Office 9, would like you to participate in a community involvement meeting to assist in determining a potential scope of work for Classen-Steubing Ranch Park. Classen-Steubing Ranch Park Meeting Invitation If you require Spanish or ASL translation services, please notify us at least three weeks in advance of meeting. See more details STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride STORM - Thursday Evening Group Ride September 28, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Varies For more info on ride location and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/MTB-San-Antonio-Mountain-Biking Cancellations will be through the Meetup.com group, so please RSVP. * Rain or less optimal trail conditions will cancel the event * Meet at 6:00pm, wheels down at 6:30pm. All skill levels are welcome. This is a no-drop ride. (No-drop ride = Be prepared to start and complete the ride, but you won't be left behind.) *HELMET REQUIRED* LIGHTS REQUIRED if ride extends past sunset. 10-plus mile ride. About a 2-3 hour ride. Route may vary. This will be a combined ride in partnership w/ South Texas Off-Road Mountain-Bike (STORM (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/))https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormmtb/)). Be considerate - if you feel it is not in the best interest of your health or the health of others to ride, please stay home. A trail-worthy bike can help limit the need for others crowding around to assist with on-trail bike repair. (Things happen, and not all situations can be avoided, but please do your part to make sure your bike is in proper working order before the ride.) RSVP! We may have limited ride leads, and to ensure an enjoyable ride while maintaining social distance, we are breaking the ride down into smaller groups. We may not be able to accommodate a large number of riders who do not RSVP. Please remove your RSVP for others to join if you cannot make the ride. Please comment or respond to RSVP questions as to the pace of the ride you feel comfortable with so we can break out the groups appropriately. See more details • •	29	30