Community calendar - Southside Reporter
Published 12:00 am, Tuesday, July 4, 2017
for children and teens served 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Central Library, 600 Soledad, third floor. Lunches, sponsored by San Antonio Food Bank, are first-come, first-served. Contact: 207-2500 or 207-2678.
Mixed martial arts 6-8 p.m. Mondays, St. Michael’s Catholic Church hall, 418 Indiana St. Classes are taught by Mike Ortiz, a mixed martial arts champion. Contact: 264-5291.
Masonic Anchor Lodge 424 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 700 Hot Wells Blvd.
Free meditation classes based on Deepak Chopra’s “Getting Unstuck” series are open to all seniors at Copeland Senior Activities Center, 5703 S. Flores St. (parking entrance on Southcross). 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. No special clothing needed. Contact: 927-1112.
Mobile Mercado stops at VIA’s Centro Plaza downtown, 909 W. Houston St., 2-5 p.m. every Wednesday. Professional chefs and nutritionists prepare dishes and provide nutritional information. WIC food items sold. Vouchers for food stamps, Lone Star cards (SNAP), cash and credit cards accepted.
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Truckin’ Tomato hosts Mid-Week Market, an indoor farmers market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays at 503 Chestnut St. Contact: 241-3545.
In-Depth Bible Study every Wednesday at Mayfield Park Church, 700 W. Hutchins Place, with Pastor Mike Sutton. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. with a meal in Fellowship Hall; Bible study 6-6:45 p.m., followed by open discussion until 7:30 p.m. Child care available. Contact: 923-2241.
Families Recovering Group 7 p.m. Thursdays at Brookhill Baptist Church, 631 Utopia Lane. Free 12-step program similar to Al-Anon; open to all. Contact: 863-1813 or 861-4161.
City Base Cancer Support Group
7 p.m. Thursdays at Brookhill Baptist Church, 631 Utopia Lane. Contact: Brenda Fox, 415-2830.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step program for people struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits, meets Fridays at Mayfield Park Church, 700 W. Hutchins Place. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with a meal in Fellowship Hall. Large-group time starts at 7:15 p.m.; smaller groups meet at 8:15 p.m. Child care available. No cost to join. Contact: 923-2241.
Mission Library Community Garden needs volunteers to help tend the garden Saturday mornings. Volunteers meet 9-11 a.m. at the library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave., to water, pull weeds and plant seeds. Volunteers may take crops home. Contact: 207-2704.
Free Clothes Closet held every first Saturday at Brookhill Baptist Church, 631 Utopia Lane. Free clothing distributed 9 a.m.-noon. Contact: 333-4947.
Knights of Columbus Council 7808 Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale 6 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Leonard Catholic Church parking lot, 8510 S. Zarzamora St. Space rental is $10; bring tables and chairs. Tacos, coffee and sodas will be sold.
Platicas de Santa Sophia 10 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1630 Goliad Road. All are welcome to the free event that includes a movie screening and free snacks. Contact: 422-2245
Movies by Moonlight at Travis Park includes a screening of “Finding Dory” at 8:30 p.m. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. with live music, food and activities. Free parking after 5 p.m. at city-operated garages, lots and meters as part of Downtown Tuesday. Free and open to the public.
Brookhill Baptist Church is hosting a free Vacation Bible School 6:30-9 p.m. July 14-15 for grades pre-K-sixth. Kids will learn through hands-on activities how to relate the Bible to daily life. An adult class also available. Registration forms are at brookhillbaptistchurch.com.
Southeast Business Women’s Club will hold its Christmas in July Arts, Crafts & More Fair on July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highland Social Club, 2929 S. W.W. White Road, just north of East Southcross. Proceeds benefit scholarships and club programs. Table spaces cost $25 per table. Contact: Reba Malone, 912-1367.
McCollum High School Class of 1977 40th reunion 7-11:45 p.m. July 29 at Villita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St. Admission costs $50 per person by Friday, June 16; $60 per person afterward. Checks payable to McCollum Class of 1977 Reunion may be mailed to Liz Leal Gonzalez, 818 Saipan, San Antonio 78221. No refunds.
St. Michael’s Church Fall Festival 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 30, 418 Indiana St. Contact: 532-3707.
Wheatley High School Class of 1977 is looking for graduates for its 40th class reunion set for Oct. 14. Contact Belinda Pena at 210-379-6493 or Belinda Gonzalez at 210-885-3300 for more information.
Compiled by Melissa Rentería
All numbers are in the 210 area code unless noted. Send details and a phone number to mrenteria@express-news.net. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Thursday before publication.