Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition - June 2022

TO-DO LIST

June & July events

COMPILED BY JARRETT WHITENER

ENJOY SUMMER WITH SPLASHFEST UNIVERSAL CITY PARK

WATCH A MOVIE IN THE PARK UNIVERSAL CITY PARK

JUNE 18- JULY 30

JUNE 18

Universal City will bring back Splashfest with 17 inatable rides for families to enjoy. Wristbands will allow children age 3 and older to enjoy unlimited activities. Waivers must be signed with the purchase of a wrist band. 2-7 p.m. $5. Universal City Park, 305 North Blvd., Universal City. www.universalcitytexas.com/995

Universal City will kick o its movies in the park series with “Luca” following Splashfest. “Ghostbusters Afterlife” will play July 9, then “Encanto” on July 30. Concessions will be available. Movies begin at sunset. Free. Universal City Park, 305 North Blvd., Universal City. www.universalcitytexas.com/679

Black Rifle Coffee Company was founded in 2014 by Evan Hafer, a former Green Beret in the U.S. Army, and caters to military veterans and first responders.

PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL CITY

COURTESY BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY

JUNE 18 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH The Juneteenth Family Festival will include a carnival, concerts, a 5K walk/run and more. Perpetual Innovations, the Impact Network and others will host the event, which celebrates the emancipation of African Americans in Texas. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $30 (carnival day pass), $15-$85 (concerts). Real Life Amphitheater, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma. 210-714-4810. www.reallifeamp.com 17 AND 18 LEARN ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO The San Antonio Radio Club will be hosting the 7th Annual Radio Fiesta in Schertz, bringing together amateur radio operators, vendors and those interested in the hobby. 1-5 p.m. (June 17), 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (June 18). $20. Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. www.w5sc.org/ radio-fiesta

JULY 04 RUN A FREEDOM RUN 5K The Let Freedom Run 5K is a race along the Schertz Jubilee parade route prior to the parade beginning. Open to all participants, it includes a kids run/fun run alongside a walk for families and others. The race begins at 9:15 a.m. Registration information can be found on the Schertz city website. Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. 210-619-1635. www.schertz.com/466 04 REVEL IN THE SCHERTZ JUBILEE FESTIVITIES The Schertz Jubilee, the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration, begins with a downtown parade and includes live music, a carnival for kids and fireworks. 9:30 a.m. (parade and carnival) free admission. 6-10 p.m. (nighttime events) $3 poolside at Pickrell Park fireworks show. Tickets are only available online before the event. 210-619-1635. www.schertz.com/466

Healing Group offers acupuncture ser- vices that encourage healing and relax- ation. They specialize in acupuncture for internal medicine, women’s health and psychological well-being. 210-455-1388. www.hopehealinggroup.com RENOVATIONS 13 First United Bank , located at 4917 FM 3009, Schertz, underwent a full reno- vation in April. During the renovation, the FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Black Rie Coee Company will open a location in the Live Oak Town Center, located at IKEA-RBFCU Parkway, Live Oak. An exact address has not been announced. Veteran-owned Black Rie Coee Company oers coee with imported high-quality beans sourced from Guatemala and Brazil. The Live Oak location is set to be completed in early 2023. 385-262-7184. www.blackriecoee.com

building was gutted and remodeled to include more room for additional services in the future. Independence Title, which was formerly inside the bank, was relo- cated to the building behind the bank and bank managers hope to add mortgage, insurance and other groups in the future. The renovation also included community rooms for the public to use for meetings and a coffee bar and Spend Life Wisely lounge for guests to enjoy. 210-651-4477. www.firstunitedbank.com

Find more or submit Northeast San Antonio events at communityimpact.com/event- calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM EDITION • JUNE 2022