Community events by local utility CPS Energy, a classical music concert and a family-friendly movie screening highlight San Antonio-area events scheduled from May 12-17.
May 12
CPS Energy will offer a fair for small and medium-sized local businesses, where business owners and representatives may ask billing questions, network with utility officials and learn about utility assistance, payment plans and energy-saving rebates. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Mark’s Event Center, 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio. 210-353-6322. www.cpsenergy.com/energy2business
May 12-13
Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony present a concert of works by Mozart, Beethoven and Skoryk. 7:30 p.m. May 12 and 13. $20. www.mosasperformancefund.org
May 13
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 years and older, meets for conversation, libations and food. 5-7 p.m. Free admission. Milano’s Restaurant, 19239 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio. https://spn-sa.org
May 13-14
Students at Cornerstone Christian Schools perform Disney’s “The Aristocats’ Kids,” inspired by Disney’s famed movie “The Aristocats.” 7 p.m. May 13; 3 and 7 p.m. May 14. $5. Cornerstone Church, 18755 Stone Oak Parkway. www.sa-ccs.org/Aristocats
May 13
There will be a free public screening of the movie “Hotel Transylvania 3.” The family-friendly film screening begins at sundown; attendees who show up earlier may take part in a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Mill Springs Cabin on-site. Blossom Park, 15015 Heimer Road, San Antonio. 210-212-8423. www.saparksfoundation.org
May 14
Friends of McAllister Park will hold its annual picnic in McAllister Park, which includes a hot dog cookout and a membership drive. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 13102 Jones-Maltsberger Road, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/groups/2330404310572444
May 14
KLRN, CPS Energy, Itron Inc. and the Smart Energy Education Initiative will host a S.E.E. Your Future Career Day. This free, family-friendly event will feature community resources and hands-on activities relating to careers in Smart Energy Education (S.E.E.) and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Texas A&M University-San Antonio, 1 University Way, San Antonio. www.cpsenergy.com
May 14
CPS Energy presents a family-friendly community event focused on tree and landscape safety. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. CPS Energy Park, 9911 Perrin Beitel Road, San Antonio. www.cpsenergy.com
May 14-15
San Antonio’s Chef Cooperatives, a nonprofit comprised of well-known local chefs, presents “Bringing Back the Garden," a benefit including a virtual garden tour and a picnic basket of delicacies made by local Chef Cooperatives' chefs. The meal also includes two complimentary drinks per guest of local wine and beer. Proceeds benefit Blue Heron Recovery, a local addiction treatment center. Guests may pick up their picnic baskets and complimentary drinks anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 14 at The Co-Op SA, 11911 Crosswinds Way, Unit 306, San Antonio. The virtual garden tour with Chef Stephen Paprocki is 1-2 p.m. May 15. A Zoom link will be provided once guests purchase their tickets. $55 per person. www.chefcooperatives.com/events
May 17
San Antonio Planning Department invites Stone Oak residents to an open house where they can learn about the Stone Oak Area Regional Center Plan contained in the SA Tomorrow city comprehensive plan. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Wayside Chapel, 1300 Evans Road, San Antonio. 210-207-5446. https://stoneoak.sacompplan.com
