This week at the Public Safety Committee, the Council Consideration Request (CCR) to establish an Office for Crime and Recidivism Prevention was discussed. We outlined our expectations and provided further direction of creation of the Office, including intentional coordination across City departments, community organizations, and other governmental entities with strategic programs to prevent crime and lower recidivism rates. We want to thank community representatives from FREED, Act4SA, and Gardopia Gardens who shared public comment in support of the Office. The item was continued for further discussion for the next Public Safety committee. 

We invite you to our community get-together Last2sday! We will host this event at our North East office at 4351 Rittiman Rd from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for great art vendors, resources, music, and food! We hope to see you there.
 

As always it is an honor and a privilege to serve you. 

Free Workshop: ITIN
Saturday, September 23
10:00 am - 2:00 pm | 1600 Saltillo St
Learn what an ITIN (IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is, its benefits, responsibilities, required documentation, and how we can support getting one if you don't have a social security number. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.

2022-2027 Bond Project: Lockwood-Dignowity Park
Project Type: Parks & Recreation
The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department will construct general park improvements within available funding in support of the Park's Master Plan, which may include development of a splash pad with shade enhancements at Lockwood & Dignowity Parks.

Status: Pre-Design
Project Budget: $1,000,000
Estimated Construction Timeline: Fall 2025 - Summer 2026
Project Manager: Sean Duncan, Sean.Duncan@sanantonio.gov , 210-207-2875
Capital Project Officer: Omar Nesbit, 210-207-3360

You are invited to participate in a survey that will help us determine general park improvements at Lockwood-Dignowity Park. 

The survey will conclude at the close of business on September 25, 2023.

Take the Survey

Garcia Street Urban Farm Stand
September 27 | 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. 

Sharing Hope: Community Suicide Awareness Event
Saturday, September 30 
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Second Baptist Community Center | 3310 E Commerce St
Everyone needs help sometimes. Come learn about resources and ways to help yourself or someone else who may be in crisis or at risk of suicide. We have speakers who will share information about warning signs, facts and myths, healthy coping and more.

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.

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

Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion | Moms Demand Action
October 10
6:00 pm | The Jo Long Threatre | 226 N Hackberry St

SABIFF 2023
Opening Night
Thursday, October 5 
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm | 226 N. Hackberry St | Carver Community Cultural Center
SABIFF 2023 is honored to present our 4th Annual Ankh Achievement Award to two esteemed Women in the Arts & Entertainment industry, HBU Alumni, and Texas natives who have achieved eminence in multidisciplinary roles. This special evening entails hors d'oeuvres catered by All Things Gourmet; local SA entertainment by: tap dancer/choreographer Raul Tennesse, accompanied by musician Ronald Way, 2020-21 SA Poet Laureate, Andrea "Vocab' Sanderson, vocalist/producer Devon Mathews of Art Noir Productions, and choreographer/dancer Tanesha Payne. Join us for a spirited awards ceremony, on-stage interview and more. Mistress of Ceremonies is Actress/Director, Danielle King.

To learn more and register visit sabiff.tv

The San Antonio Black International Film Festival Presents: 
Charnele's Acting Workshops
Highly acclaimed Actress Charnele Brown, best know for her role as Kimberly Reese (the aspiring doctoral student at Hillman) in the critically acclaimed 90 series TV sitcom "A Different World". Brown is the Founder/Director of the Charnele Brown Acting Academy based in Houston, Texas

Day 2 | October 6 
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | St. Philip's College Sutton Learning Center | 3rd Floor
Building Self Confidence thru Acting $15

Day 3 | October 7 
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | St. Philip's College Sutton Learning Center | 3rd Floor
ACTING UP! Attaining the Role You Desire $25

To learn more and register visit sabiff.tv

APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS
Applications for 2024 Bear Appraisal Review Board Members are now being accepted.
Duties:
Hearing & resolving property tax protests on appraisal issues, exemption denials, and special use appraisals.
Requirements:
Must be available for a possible 40 hrs. per week from June thru October. Must be a Bear County resident for at least the past 2 yrs. Cannot have served all or part of three previous terms on the Appraisal Review Board. Applicant or spouse cannot have a current contract with a taxing unit.
Members are paid a daily per diem.
Applications are available online at www.bcad.org under "forms" then "ARB" or by calling 210-242-2418.
The deadline for applications is Oct 1, 2023.

Sponsors & Donors
Sponsorships are now OPEN!
It’s TIME to support and collaborate for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King March! For more information on sponsorship levels and benefits, visit sa.gov/mlk

2024 MLK March Theme
All entries must be submitted by Noon on Monday, October 2nd. 
The theme will be used for the design of the poster, t-shirts, website and all branding! Submit your winning theme today. The City of San Antonio Arts and Culture Department will launch the MLK Poster contest in mid-November. The MLK Commission will select the theme at the next MLK Commission meeting on Monday, October 9th at 5:30 pm at Claude Black Center, 2805 E. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78203.

2024 MLK Vendor Booth Application Form
The last day for applications is Friday November 17th, 2023 at 5pm
Thank you for applying to participate as a Booth Vendor for the 2024 MLK March Program. The day of the event is Monday, January 15th and in order to participate, you must be able to complete the application, attend the orientation and pay your vendor fees. Please be mindful of the instructions and questions asked on the application. The last day Monies will need to be paid within 7 business days from the day you received acceptance. If selected, you will receive an email notification for Vendor Payment dates, and verification of the items needed per your application, and the amount you need to bring with you in money order or cashier check.  Please note: If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out by email to mlk@sanantonio.gov and put VENDOR BOOTH in the SUBJECT LINE.
IN THE EVENT THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY SPACES AVAILABLE, THE PORTAL WILL CLOSE TO ANY NEW APPLICATIONS. 

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