Jan. 27 (Sat) – Jefferson High School BBQ team in the SA Rodeo Jr. Pitmaster Challenge
5 a.m. to 4 p.m., 830 Richland Parking Lot, Gembler Rd., 78212
Last year they earned a 5th place finish overall. This year the Jefferson High School BBQ team is looking for the top prize at the annual SA Rodeo Cookoff Jr. Pitmaster Challenge. The Mustangs BBQ team will cook their three entries; chicken, pork ribs and brisket and compete for top honors with 50 other squads from across the state.
 
Jan. 27 (Sat) – Affordable Housing in San Antonio community event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sam Houston High School, 4635 E. Houston St., 78220
The city of San Antonio invites the public to its “Affordable Housing in San Antonio” discussion panel at Sam Houston High School. Families are invited to connect with community members and industry leaders to learn about housing programs and resources available to them. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will be joined at the event by Mayor Ron Nirenberg and District 2 City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez.
 
Jan. 22 (Mon) – SAISD “8th Grade Family Night”
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
SAISD continues to celebrate National School Choice Week by inviting parents of 8th grade students to see the wide variety of high school programs the district has to offer. The SAISD 8th Grade Family Night is an ideal chance for parents to meet campus teachers and staff, while also learning about each high school’s curriculum and extracurricular activities. With more than 40 programs, in-district charter and choice schools, San Antonio ISD offers more options to parents and students than any other district, charter or private school system in the area.

Jan. 31 (Wed) – SAISD and the SA Food Bank host Food Distribution
9 a.m., Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta St., 78212
SAISD and the San Antonio Food Bank are teaming up once again to host a food distribution for our families. Hundreds of SAISD volunteers will work at the event that helps feed our families and students. All SAISD families are welcome. Food kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
 
Feb. 1 (Thurs) – Leah’s Lego Kits STEAM event at Briscoe Elementary
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Briscoe Elementary, 2025 S. Flores St., 78204
All Briscoe Elementary first graders will be receiving a free Lego kit courtesy of the “Leah’s Lego Kits” program. Leah Hernandez is a Junior NASA Consultant & Freshman at St. Philip’s Early College High School. “Leah’s Lego Kits” is her personal philanthropy project. Leah’s passion for science took off when she was introduced to her first robot kit in the first grade. The limited access both at school and home to these kits has fueled her passion to put Lego and robot kits into the hands of students in her community. Leah was the victim of a porch pirate who stole a special Lego set. When SAPD Central SAFFE Unit learned about what happened to Leah, SAPD rallied to support her project and began collecting Lego sets on her behalf.