Play Monster's Vale on Aug. 30 at the North Center in Schertz, a fantasy-themed, combat-based roleplaying game. (Courtesy Armtgard CK: Monster's Vale) (Courtesy Amtgard CK: Monster's Vale)
Check out 10 events happening around Northeast San Antonio at the tail end of the summer.
Groovy Cookie Decorating Class
This event is for ages 7 and up. Participants will learn how to decorate cookies with styles and designs from the '70s and '80s using different techniques like outlining and flooding. Individuals will be able to design 6 cookies and keep the leftover icing and take home the recipe. Parents must be present for children under the age of 18.
Bring a team and bowl to raise money to support scholarships for the DECA programs at Clemens and Steele high schools. The Caterpillar Chamber Bowl will include lunch and feature a silent auction, raffle and more.
Participants will learn essential fire safety skills from professional firefighters. The academy will provide weekly hands-on training including live fire extinguisher training, driving a fire truck and CPR certification. The CPR certification will be held Sept. 27.
Sept. 4, 11, 18; Oct. 2, 9, 21; 6-9 p.m.
Free (admission)
Selma Fire Department, 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma
Compete in a free 5K or 10K right on the racetrack at Retama Park in Selma. (Courtesy Real Life Community Outreach)
Real Life 5K/10K
This unique event invites runners and walkers to race on the same turf as the horses at Retama Park. All proceeds from the event will benefit Real Life Community Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to food assistance, vocational training and youth programs in underserved neighborhoods. Dogs and strollers are not allowed.
This 21 and older event will feature a live performance by Texas country artist Lane Bricker Band. General admission seating will be first come, first served. Free parking will be available at the venue.
Take your four-legged friend for a swim, two dogs per person allowed. All dogs must be on a leash outside the pool facility and wear a collar they can swim in. All owners must show proof of up-to-date rabies vaccinations at the gate and clean up after their dogs. Lawn chairs and dog toys are allowed. The capacity for this event is limited to 60 humans per each 90-minute session.
Sept. 7, 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
$3 per person, pre-registration and payment is required
This event, a part of the Nature Discovery Series, is for school aged children to learn more about the world around them. Individuals can head to Crescent Bend Nature Park to learn more about the environment, insects and conservation from Texas Master Naturalists.
Sept. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Free (admission)
Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 W. Schaefer Road, Cibolo
This event will include drinks, food and a live performance by an AC/DC tribute band. Afterwards, there will be a DJ playing the best of country and top-40 dance music.
