How to Get Home Rehab Ready
This year, connect with different organizations around the city who will help homeowners complete an online application for the Home Rehab Program when it reopens.
October 7 | 10:30AM-12:00PM
Alamo Colleges Eastside Education & Training Center
4551 Dietrich Road
October 16 | 5:30PM-7:00PM
Second Baptist Church
3310 E Commerce St.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- What are the Home Rehab Programs?
- Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Preparing to Apply
- What is the Home Rehab Process?
- Preparing Your Home for Construction
- Your Rehab Ready Checklist
For more information, visit SA.gov/NHSD, or call 210.207.6459 and ask about the Home Rehab Information Sessions. Home Rehab applications will not be accepted at information events.
Free Pickleball League
October 9 - November 13
Fairchild Tennis Center | 1214 E Crockett
For more information visit saparksandrec.com
District 2 Parks Public Input Meeting
Wednesday, October 11
6:30 pm | Copernicus Community Center | 5003 Lord Rd
Join Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and District 2 to discuss improvements to District 2 Parks.
CPS Community Resource Fair
Thursday, October 12
5:00 - 7:00 pm | Senyor Santo Niño De Cebu Catholic Church | Parish Hall | 5655 US Hwy 87 E
Activities for kids, a food truck, refreshments and prizes!
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the CPS team of energy experts, safety educators, community outreach and customer service representatives.
GET INFORMATION
Learn about electric and natural gas service, energy efficiency and conservation, upcoming projects, customer programs, rate request, and more!
HERE TO HELP
If you or someone you know is having trouble paying your energy bill, you can contact us at 210-353-2222 for information about payment plans and assistance programs; or visit cpsenergy.com/assistance.
For more community event dates and times, visit cpsenergy.com/events
Camino Verde | Mayor's Trails Activation
Saturday, October 14
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Southside Lions Park Trailhead | 4008 Pecan Valley Dr
Get your sneakers ready and join us for a walk, bike ride, and see the solar eclipse during the first annual Mayor's Trails Activation event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with local organizations, Mayor's Fitness Council representatives, Metro Health and Parks and Recreation team members.
How Neighborhoods Can Participate in the Design Review Process
Saturday, October 14
9:00 am | Development Services Department One-Stop | 1901 S Alamo
Join us on Saturday, October 14, at the Development Services Building, for another Historic District Coalition meeting. At October's meeting, we'll discuss how neighborhoods can participate in the Design Review Process. We'll hear from a panel of San Antonio neighborhoods and how they're Architecture Review Committees function as well as from OHP staff about the design review and city development process.
You can attend in person or you can attend remotely via WebEx. You'll receive the link and password to the WebEx Webinar in the confirmation email after completing registration on SASpeakUp.com. Also note, you do NOT have to live in a historic district to join us at this event. Event is 9 am to 11 am so that we'll be done before the eclipse at 11:50 am.
Register
Housing Assistance Program
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS | October 16 - 22, 2023
9:00 am | Development Services Department One-Stop | 1901 S Alamo
The Housing Assistance Program may help City of San Antonio renters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with rental help. If you have lost income or have experienced an increase in expenses, you could be eligible. Online applications accepted from October 16 - 22, 2023.
To qualify, applicants must:
- meet income requirements
- provide proof of financial hardship
- be the primary lease holder
- not have received previous rental or relocation assistance program from the city in the last 12 months
Households facing eviction or survivors of domestic violence will be prioritized. Eligibility rules apply. Applying does not guarantee assistance. Contact 210-207-5910 or 311 for more information.
APPLY HERE: SA.gov/NHSD
Historic Homes Workshop
October 20-22
Presented by Wood Window Makeover. Hosted by City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation at The Bungalow Colony Historic District at Port San Antonio. Presentations and demonstrations by expert artisans followed by hands-on experience.
Friday, Oct 20 | 6-9 pm Meet and Greet at Rosario’s 722 S. St. Mary’s St. 78205 (for Sat + Sun attendees and presenters)
Saturday, Oct 21 | 8 am—5 pm Bungalow Colony Historic District at Port San Antonio
Sunday, Oct 22 | 9 am—5 pm The Rojas Residence in Dignowity Hill 78202
Proposed Schedule:
Friday, Oct. 20 | 6-9 pm Welcome Party —for Sat/Sun attendees
Saturday Oct 21 | 8 am—5 pm Workshop Sessions with the Pros
Sunday Oct 22 | 9 am—5 pm Hands-on Workshop in Dignowity Hill
See eventbrite.com for more information.
Historic Run Crew Eastside Cemeteries
Saturday, October 21
9:00 am | Fairchild Park | 1214 E Crockett St
Join us for a guided run/walk through the City's historic Eastside Cemeteries on October 21, 2023, at 9 am. The guided route begins in Fairchild Park and will be about 3 miles round trip. Learn about the unique history of the cemeteries and ongoing conservation work through the City's Cemetery Steward Program.
Register online to reserve your spot. $10 per person, for more information bit.ly/eastsidecemeteriesrun.
Career Resource Fair
Saturday, October 21
10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Memorial Branch Library
Come learn about the many career training opportunities available in San Antonio, including the Ready to Work program, Project Quest, and Restore Education. Representatives from each program will be available to help answer any questions and to help with the registration process.
For more information, visit mysapl.org.
Garcia Street Urban Farm Stand
October 25 | November 15 | December 6
5:00 - 8:00 pm | Garcia Street Urban Farm | 218 Garcia St
Cash and card accepted. Bring your reusable bags.
Façade Improvement Grant Program
Applications closes October 31
In an effort to extend funding opportunities to local area small businesses, the City of San Antonio has lengthened the application deadline for the Façade Improvement Grant Program to October 31. This program offers grants to small business owners and/or tenants of commercial properties to support exterior upgrades to active small business spaces.
Qualified projects in identified areas may receive grants from $5,000 to $50,000 for approved, applicable project costs. New eligibility areas were added to the program. Applicants must meet the full list of eligibility criteria, including geographic priority area requirements for proposed projects. Qualified costs include proposed work associated with making façade, landscape, and signage improvements at property.
Façade Improvement Grant Program Information Sessions will begin on October 4, followed by Application Days on October 11. The Information Sessions serve as an opportunity ask questions about the program, while the Application Days offer one-on-one support from experienced program facilitators to assist with starting and/or completing applications.
Applications will be accepted through October 31 and grant awardees will be announced this December. For more information about the Façade Improvement Grant Program, information sessions and resources for applicants, visit sanantonio.gov/EDD/Programs-Grants/Facade
November Election
Early Voting: Oct 3 - Nov 3 | Election Day: Nov 7
See explanation and pro/cons of amendments, mark your choices, print your list and take it to the polls, visit vote411.org for more information.
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