Join us in celebrating the grand opening of our American Indian Center, giving us the opportunity to expand our community programs and enhance the lives of American Indians.

Open House Tours of our Community Programs | Food Provided by the San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign + AIT-SCM’s Indigenous food truck | Music by Volcan | Indigenous Vendors + Artisans | Ribbon Cutting and Sign reveal |

The first of its kind in San Antonio, our Urban Center will change the landscape of our city by providing resources and services to American Indian communities, including the growing number of community members needing support services and connection to a healing culture.

Schedule:

8:00 am – 10 am Press Check-In & Vendor & Volunteer Checkin

10 am – 11 am Opening Blessing + Presentations + Unveiling

11:00 am Photo-ops

11:30 am – 4:00 pm Open House Tours

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cultural Performances

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Live Music – “Volcan”

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Do you want to know more about the Native Plants in NW Bexar County? Join us for a fairly easy hike (about 1.5 miles round trip) over gentle terrain. We will discuss how local geology has contributed to the extensive biodiversity across the region and how the resulting plant life encouraged Native Americans and European settlers to live here. We will explore up to 30 native Texas plants (season dependent) and discuss how they support favorable habitats.

Open to all ages, minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets, please.

While registration is NOT required for this hike, all Natural Area entry fees apply. To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth, please pre-purchase and PRINT OUT a Day Pass.

This hike is weather dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by going to the GCSNA Twitter feed or the Government Canyon State Natural Area Facebook page.

Arrive no later than 8:45 AM. Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. The Natural Area front gates open at 7:00 AM; plan to be at the Visitor Center near the rainwater harvesting tower and ready to go no later than 8:45 AM. The hike starts promptly at 9:00 AM.

Dress for hiking outdoors; sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate for rough trails; bring two liters of water PER PERSON and a snack.

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Join us for our celebration of Monarchs as they return from Mexico. Monarchs, along with other pollinators, are an integral part of the amazing interactions that take place in nature and symbolize the importance of increased awareness of our smallest creatures and their relationships.

This event is brought to you by the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park/Honey Creek State Natural Area.

Where: Trails near Amphitheater (behind the Discovery Center), Pollinator Garden
Bring: Your family and join us for crafts, activities, speakers, and much more!

This is one of many 100-year celebration events happening in Texas state parks this year. Entry to a park is free on the day it hosts an official 100-Year celebration event (applies to day passes only). Guarantee entry by reserving your free day pass up to one month before this special event at the link: texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com

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Every Saturday is Volunteer Day.

The Tamōx Talōm Community Food Forest is a 4-acre space located at Padre County Park, designed to provide a source of fresh local food and build resilience, environmental sustainability, wellness, and connections to our flourishing community. The goal is to turn this Southside park into an urban food forest and edible gardens, we will create a teachable example of growing our own food in public spaces for a more sustainable future. We are neighbors in the city that would like to see more food grown in public spaces. This is a great opportunity to grow food, grow relations, and grow an increasingly self-sustainable society. All are welcome. If you dig food, come join us. The more hands on deck the quicker we can grow a sustainable food forest, right alongside San Antonio’s legendary river, parks, and World Heritage Site.

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The 65th Annual San Antonio Folklife & Dance Festival will showcase local folk dance groups and live musical performances over two days. Additional highlights include local vendors and food selections. This is a family-friendly event with no admission and plenty of free parking.

San Antonio Folklife & Dance Festival is an annual event by Heritage Festivals of SA celebrating the many ethnicities represented in Texas. This multicultural event is sponsored in part by the City of San Antonio, Dept. of Arts and Culture, and Rolling Oaks Mall provides the venue.

For more info, please email info@safdf.org

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Join us for a transformative, five-session series on Addressing Ancestral Trauma and Creating Healthy Connections. In this series, we will explore, understand, and identify generational trauma within ourselves, relationships, community, and society. Collaboratively, we will acknowledge and process the impact of ancestral trauma, develop practical strategies for promoting intergenerational healing, and identify ways to continue our resistance as we build our legacy of healing!

Cost: We are offering a sliding scale fee for this class series. Tiers are $25/5 classes, $50/5 classes, $75/5 classes, $100/5 classes. As we are limited to 16 spots please purchase tickets for this series only if you are able to attend all 5 classes. Classes will take place from 11 am – 1 pm on Sunday on the following dates: 03/19, 03/26, 04/16, 04/23, 04/30.

The event schedule has the date listed as 03/19. This is the date for the first class date. The cost of the ticket covers the entire 5 sessions. Purchase of a ticket ensures admittance to all 5 sessions. Please mark your calendar for all 5 dates listed above after purchasing tickets.

We will be following Covid protocols for this event.

Yanawana Herbolarios is pleased to host All That Lies In Gray Counseling to teach this special Sowing La Futura Educational Series.

What will you learn throughout this series?

Session 1: Understanding Ancestral Trauma

• Introduction to the concept of ancestral trauma and its impact on individuals and families
• Discussing the history of colonialism, slavery, and other forms of oppression that contribute to ancestral trauma
• Overview of the causes and symptoms of ancestral trauma and how it affects mental, physical, and emotional well-being

Session 2: Addressing Ancestral Trauma Within Ourselves and our Families

• Techniques for exploring and acknowledging ancestral trauma within ourselves and our families
• Understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma and how it can manifest in our lives
• Introduction to communication skills for creating healthy relationships within families
• Techniques for regulating emotions, managing stress, and reducing the impact of ancestral trauma on our daily lives

Session 3: Culturally Specific Healing Practices

• The importance of cultural identity and connection to community for healing
• Overview of culturally-specific healing practices for addressing ancestral trauma
• Discussion on the role of activism, community organizing, and social justice in promoting healing and resilience

Session 4: Continuity of Healing: Maintaining Progress and Embracing Resilience

• Understanding the long-term effects of ancestral trauma and the need for ongoing healing
• Techniques for maintaining progress and continuing to build resilience
• The importance of self-care and support from others in promoting ongoing healing and growth
• Discussion on the role of mindfulness, meditation, and other practices in promoting well-being and resilience

Session 5: Moving Forward: Building a Legacy of Healing

• Overview of the benefits of addressing ancestral trauma and building healthy family connections
• Understanding the impact of our actions on future generations and the importance of creating a positive legacy
• Discussion on the role of intergenerational healing in breaking the cycle of trauma
• Practical exercises and techniques for promoting intergenerational healing and creating a legacy of resilience and well-being.

Learn more about us at allthatliesingray.com/theteam

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The 65th Annual San Antonio Folklife & Dance Festival will showcase local folk dance groups and live musical performances over two days. Additional highlights include local vendors and food selections. This is a family-friendly event with no admission and plenty of free parking.

San Antonio Folklife & Dance Festival is an annual event by Heritage Festivals of SA celebrating the many ethnicities represented in Texas. This multicultural event is sponsored in part by the City of San Antonio, Dept. of Arts and Culture, and Rolling Oaks Mall provides the venue.

For more info, please email info@safdf.org

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Select Wednesdays

GROW (Gardening Rooted in Occupational Wellness) is a dementia-friendly gardening project produced in partnership with UT Health San Antonio’s Caring for the Caregiver program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. GROW is designed to promote improved mental health, quality of life, and opportunities for social connection for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Research has shown that participating in gardening programs and activities promotes positive outcomes for participants’ mental health and well-being. GROW utilizes hands-on gardening activities, such as planting, pruning, and exploring sensory aspects of plants, to promote these outcomes. Come ready to get your hands dirty and have fun!

Instructor: Christina Bittle, Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at UT Health San Antonio

Fee: Free.

Registration requested at Learn More link below or clicking here.

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CPS Energy’s Board of Trustees meet the last Monday of every month. Deceleration will maintain this page with the current agendas and updates. For more about the City-owned electric and gas utility, see Deceleration’s CPS Energy Resource Page.

February 27, 2023

Janie Gonzalez assumes chair of Board of Trustees; overview of outstanding debt and collections efforts; approval of annual payment to COSA; update on work of the Rate Advisory Committee.

February 27, 2023, Agenda (PDF)

January 30, 2023

January 30, 2023, Agenda (PDF)

January 23, 2023

Special Meeting called meeting to vote on the future of the JK Spruce coal plant and future energy generation. Details Here.

December 19, 2023

December 19, 2022, Agenda (PDF)

On Monday, board members received the future energy generation recommendation from the Rate Advisory Committee. RAC members were strongly divided on their recommendation: 13 members recommending a pathway supposed to hit our 2030 carbon-reductions target (but failing 2040 and 2050) by swapping out coal for gas; seven members voted instead for plans much stronger on renewable energy.

BACKGROUND: Read Deceleration’s report:

“CPS Energy’s Rate Committee Readies Recommendation to Swap Out Coal for Gas.”

LIVESTREAM: Catch meetings online here.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Requests to make public comments must be received the week before the meeting (ie. Wedesday to Friday). Details at the CPS Energy Public Comment FAQ page.

SEE: Deceleration’s CPS Energy Resource Page for more about the utility.

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GROW (Gardening Rooted in Occupational Wellness) is a dementia-friendly gardening project produced in partnership with UT Health San Antonio’s Caring for the Caregiver program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. GROW is designed to promote improved mental health, quality of life, and opportunities for social connection for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Research has shown that participating in gardening programs and activities promotes positive outcomes for participants’ mental health and well-being. GROW utilizes hands-on gardening activities, such as planting, pruning, and exploring sensory aspects of plants, to promote these outcomes. Come ready to get your hands dirty and have fun!

Instructor: Christina Bittle, Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at UT Health San Antonio

Fee: Free.

Registration requested at Learn More link below or clicking here.

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Join Gardopia Gardens on Saturday mornings to volunteer on the 0.5 acre Eastside Micro-Farm to practice healthy living and sustainability!

On Saturday morning Gardopia invites community members to get their hands dirty and cultivate San Antonio’s little slice of a garden utopia! From composting, chicken care, planting, crop rotation, organizing, and more! We are open to individuals, friends, families, beginners, experts, and anyone else who wants to help cultivate an educated, health, and environmentally sustainable city!

COVID-19: In order to help keep volunteers healthy, we offer free masks, have an open air space to allow for ventilation, and are currently keeping volunteer groups to 25 people or less to allow for optimal physical distancing.

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization empowering people to experience breakthroughs exercising their personal and political power. The climate change solutions we support are a carbon fee and dividend, healthy forests, building electrification and efficiency, and clean energy permitting reform. To connect with the San Antonio chapter, contact Stuart Birnbaum (stuart.birnbaum@sbcglobal.net).

Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88997588055?pwd=Nm1xWmowSDc4N1l1enkvb2lQbVNKQT09

Meeting ID: 889 9758 8055
Passcode: 874038

Local meetings typically follow a national call at noon, which you can join here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/monthly-speakers/

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AITSCM welcomes you to our civic unity fair, ¡Unidos, Si Se Puede! April 8, 2023, located at the Historic Mission Marquee Plaza. (Rained out on March 18)The goal of the event is to offer San Antonio students and their families an opportunity to explore their civic rights, duties, and opportunities.

AIT’s Office of Civic Engagement and a host of civic-centered organizations will offer resources targeting ballot access, education, community engagement, and wellness.

Additionally, local government and community organizations will showcase their public service initiatives and provide students with an opportunity to volunteer and/or learn at their respective organizations. Local employers offering summer employment will also be in attendance.

The run of show will feature cultural arts performances, healing circles, educational displays, public speakers and a film screening. The 2014 biopic film “Cesar Chavez” will cap off the day’s festivities. Of course, local vendors will provide food, arts and crafts, and product giveaways.

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The farmers market, happening every Wednesday at Woodlawn Pointe, offers farm fresh produce, local baked breads, pickles and other pantry staples. All produced or grown in our area. Vendors joining every week.

Contact 01farmersmarket@gmail.com for inquiries.

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GROW (Gardening Rooted in Occupational Wellness) is a dementia-friendly gardening project produced in partnership with UT Health San Antonio’s Caring for the Caregiver program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. GROW is designed to promote improved mental health, quality of life, and opportunities for social connection for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Research has shown that participating in gardening programs and activities promotes positive outcomes for participants’ mental health and well-being. GROW utilizes hands-on gardening activities, such as planting, pruning, and exploring sensory aspects of plants, to promote these outcomes. Come ready to get your hands dirty and have fun!

Instructor: Christina Bittle, Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at UT Health San Antonio

Fee: Free.

Registration requested at Learn More link below or clicking here.

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TEDxYouth@SanAntonio presents Earth2Hot2Handle, a Climate Action event produced by and for youth!

Limited in-person tickets will be available soon.

We are accepting talk proposals from high school to college youth and adults on topics related to Climate Action.

Interested in sponsoring or partnering? Visit TEDxSanAntonio.com/sponsor to see availability opportunities and to apply.

Download the TEDxYouth@SanAntonio sponsor packet to see the many opportunities to showcase your organization as a forward-thinking supporter of Ideas Worth Sharing or reach out to Sponsors@TEDxSanAntonio.com.

Packages include exciting visibility for your brand, in partnership with KLRN and UTSA’s Office of Sustainability.

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