Last Twosday: Community Block Party

Tuesday, March 26
5:30 PM
4351 Rittiman Rd

Meet Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and our District 2 staff. This March, our event will feature local food trucks, talented art vendors, a bounce house for the kids, a fresh produce market, and an opportunity for tree adoption*.

Most vendors accept cash, credit/debit, and cashapp/venmo *One tree per household. First come first serve, while supplies last

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District 2 Open Office Hours

Tuesday, April 9 
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Carver Library
East Commerce St

Join us for our open office hours! Meet with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez
one-on-one to share your ideas, concerns, and feedback.

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Spring Break Camp
Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Multiple locations!
Join us for an immersive experience designed exclusively for youth where mind, body, and soul come together. Power up your creativity, energize your body & create meaningful memories and connections through hands-on activities like sports, fitness, active games, and more! For more information visit saparksandrec.com

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CPS Weatherization Event
Wednesday, March 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Calvary Baptist Church | 6142 Farm-To-Market Rd 78
The CPS Energy Community Engagement Team is hosting Drive Thru Events to promote our Casa Verde Program. Mass Communication will be sent out to area residents via call and text the morning of the event, inviting them to attend. This message will include a link to our webpage with qualification guidelines. Upon arrival, customers will be supplied with a Casa Verde application and can ask our team questions. Prizes will be provided for complete applications while supplies last. This event presents an excellent opportunity for customers to complete this application without getting out of their car. More information regarding program qualifications can be found on our website at residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/casaverde.

Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church Job Fair 
Thursday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church | 4807 Wycliff Dr
There are multiple positions available with various employers offering competitive pay. These include City of San Antonio, CVS, IBEW, Lancer Worldwide, Ready To Work, Tiger Sanitation, Walmart, and more.

District 2 Family and Youth Pickleball Clinic/Open Play
Saturday, March 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
Fairchild Park | 1214 E. Crockett St
Learn pickleball with your family! No experience or equipment is needed. Just bring a lawn chair and water to stay hydrated! All ages are welcome.

Free Counseling Services
YMCA counselors provide services for ages 12 - 19 and their families.
 Walzem Family YMCA | 5538 Walzem Rd
The YMCAs' Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches. Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion. From anxiety and depression to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, our counselors are prepared to assist in your journey toward recovery. We are passionate about providing comprehensive, quality care. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please don't hesitate to reach out. Remember asking for help is powerful.

Counselors available by appointment only: 

• Monday - Thursday • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Friday • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Saturday • 9:00 am - 1:0 0pm 

Please call 210-796-3732 or click the link here.

 

District 2 Office Announces Preparation for New Mural on N. New Braunfels Bridge

In a video shared on social media sites X and Instagram, Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez announced initial steps to replace the faded mural on the N. New Braunfels Bridge in District 2. Twenty-seven years ago, an art contest was held to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. which resulted in the artwork that hangs above the bridge today. Over time, the artwork has faded and residents have requested updated artwork.

“Every year, we receive dozens of calls from residents asking how and when the murals that have welcomed hundreds of thousands of people into the Eastside can be restored or replaced,” remarked the Councilman. “After all this time, we are so excited to announce this effort to bring new life to the N. New Braunfels bridge and provide an opportunity for new artists. Together, we will honor the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a fresh perspective, celebrate civil rights history, and add to the legacy of District 2.”
 
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, there will be a temporary street closure on N. New Braunfels Ave. between Burleson St. and Osburn St. The street closure will allow a contractor for the Public Works Department to remove the mural. The closure should reopen that afternoon.
 
Details of the contest are expected to be revealed mid-to-late March to early April.