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1.8.25 MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming Past: 2nd Annual Tamalada Saturday, December 7 @ 1:30-5pm Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center Attendance: 89 Participants learned how to make traditional tamales with Doña Reyna from Veracruz All Natural. They also got to make corn husk dolls and holiday ornaments. Jesus Garcia from Herbal Action Project helped folks made their own champurrado kits! Participants left with some tasty tamales and recipes, and everyone really enjoyed this all-ages, bilingual event. ADA interpretation was also an appreciated feature at this event! All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No classes Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4) Southeast Library Attendance:16 Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am Yarborough Library Attendance: 11 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Healing Garden Workday (16+): Sunday, December 8 @ 9-11am Sunset Valley Community Garden Attendance: 4 At the ESB-MACC's Healing Garden, we grow herbs that can be used in everyday health. If you are interested in gardening or sharing in our harvest, join us for one of our workdays. Volunteers will be working hands on maintaining the garden and its infrastructure. Pre-registration required.  Volunteer Club: Gift Sorting (16+): Thursday, December 12 @ 1:30-4:30pm Salvation Army Angel Tree Warehouse Attendance: 9 Volunteers may unpack and organize toys and clothing, set up shelving, decorate, answer phones, and fulfill wishes for children, etc. Pre-registration required. Women’s Circle (16+): Sunday, Dec 15 @ 3:30-5pm The Center for Arts + Healing Attendance:16 Join us to share in plática (heart-centered conversation), self-care practices, and canto (song). This is a time to connect with others, nurture yourself, and refill your cup under the light of the full moon. Upcoming All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No classes Jan. 4, 11) Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wednesday of each month starting January @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Taller Abierto: Painting and Drawing (15+): 4th Saturdays of each month 2-4pm North Village Library Art classes for all levels that includes exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Pre-registration required. Taller Abierto: Lending Library Painting (18+): Tuesdays, Jan 14-Feb 18 @ 9-11am Dove Springs Recreation Center Women’s Circle (16+): Sundays, Jan 12 and Feb 16 @ 3:30-5pm The Center for Arts + Healing Join us to share in plática (heart-centered conversation), self- care practices, and canto (song). This is a time to connect with others, nurture yourself, and refill your cup under the light of the full moon. Slow Flow + Sound Healing: 4th Saturdays of each month @ 1:30-2:30pm My Vinyasa Practice- Highland Studio Join us for a serene and rejuvenating yoga experience. Designed to melt away stress and tension, this class combines gentle yoga poses, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation. The final relaxation includes sound healing bowls to help calm the mind, ease the body, and enhance overall well-being. Great for all levels. Nourishing Flow: 1st Saturdays of each month @ 1:30-2:30pm My Vinyasa Practice- SoCo Studio A gentle and restorative yoga class that invites you to reconnect with your body and breath. Through mindful movement, soothing breathwork, and the healing power of sound, we’ll cultivate a deep sense of relaxation to support the nervous system in finding balance. Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons: Beginner/Intermediate (15+): Mondays, starting Jan. 27 @ 4-5pm Windsor Park Library Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, guitar and songwriting lessons. Skills addressed: left and right hand technique, chords, arpeggios, strumming patterns, vocal technique, and songwriting approaches. Please bring your own guitar. Pre-registration required. Guitar Lessons (15+): Tuesdays, starting January 28 George Washington Carver Museum Beginner 1:45-2:15pm Intermediate 2:45-3:30pm Join accomplished musician Mauricio Callejas for guitar lessons for beginners (finger placement, strumming, sight- reading) and intermediate (chord progressions, ear training, reading sheet music) students. Please bring your own guitar. Pre-registration required. Will Clinic: Saturday, February 1 @ 9am-3pm Hardie Alcozer Law Firm Our goal is to help community members create basic wills, ensuring their wishes are legally documented and their families are protected. We want to help individuals gain peace of mind about their estate planning. Pre-registration required by January 24.  Film Screening-A Most Beautiful Thing: Thursday, February 6 @ 6-8:30pm George Washington Carver Museum As part of the Carver Museum "That's My Face" Special Edition, this film chronicles the first African American high school rowing team (many of whom were in rival gangs from the West Side of Chicago), all coming together to row in the same boat. Based on the memoir by Arshay Cooper. Youth and Family Education Fiestas y Recuerdos Youth Art Exhibit Visit the exhibit webpage and share it with anyone who has young artists at home or works with kids! Parents, teachers, guardians, etc. should use the online form to submit photographs of youth artwork by January 31, 2025. The exhibit is expected to go live and available to view on February 12, 2025. Drawings, paintings, photos- any student artwork! Sábados en Familia The Education Team hosted their last “Sábados en Familia” event of 2025 at the Windsor Park Branch Library, where they read ‘Twas Nochebuena and created Poinsettia windsocks with 37 participants. Join them on January 11th at 12:00 PM at the Twin Oaks Branch Library, as they read "Sana Sana Colita de Rana" by Citali Reyes. In this story, after suffering a boo-boo while playing with her brother and her plush sidekick, Mister Rana, Tina's dream of becoming a great wrestler is put to the test. Her injury leads her to question her aspirations, especially since her brother believes that girls aren’t meant to be good wrestlers. However, Tina will discover that with a little love and a touch of "sana, sana, colita de rana," girls can accomplish anything! Participants can create their own luchador masks at this event! CIS After School Program The Communities in Schools Afterschool Program wrapped up the year by celebrating Las Posadas. The Education Team provided treats, snacks, and organized a piñata for the after-school participants. Spring programming will resume on January 13th.  Lending Library In December, the Lending Library program visited the Northwest and Pan Am Recreation Centers. Participants learned about repujado and weaving, as well as holiday traditions like Posadas and Nochebuena. The Education Team will visit Givens and Montopolis Recreation Centers in January. Spring Break and Summer Camp Registration “Siembra” Spring Break Camp and “Raices” Summer Camp registration is just around the corner! All Summer Camp information can be found at the PARD’s Summer Camp webpage. Camps are for students 5-12 years old. Spring Break Camp “Siembra” Spring Break camp registration will begin on Saturday, February 8th, at 10:00 am. The dates for Siembra Spring Break Camp are March 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. It’s a one-week camp. The fee is $140 for residents, $220 for non-residents. Summer Camp “Raices” Registration will begin on February 22nd at 10:00 am. *Families qualifying for financial aid will have early registration access starting February 1st. The Raices Summer Camp is divided into 3 3-week sessions: Session 1- 6/9 – 6/27 Session 2- 6/30 – 7/18 Session 3- 7/21 – 8/8 NEW THIS YEAR FOR THE ESB MACC: FREE SUMMER CAMP DROP-IN DAYS! At the end of the Summer Camp season, the ESB MACC will offer 3 free drop-in days: Monday, 8/11 Tuesday, 8/12 Wednesday, 8/13 Ages: 5-12 Years Old. Slots are limited on a DAILY first come first served basis. You can choose what days to join according to your schedule. Drop by when convenient for you. Pre-registration does not guarantee your spot, just ensures you can have a quicker drop off the days that you attend. Academia Cuauhtli Bilingual Education Program Academia Cuauhtli is thrilled to kick off a new semester featuring Danza Mexica, led by Maestra Rosa Tupina Yaotonalcuauhtli. Classes will run from 9am-12pm every Saturday from January 25 to February 22 at Sanchez Elementary. We’ve also planned an exciting field trip to the Tanko Institute and the ICI Summer Youth Encounter on February 1st to further explore Indigenous-based youth programs in Central Texas. If you’re interested in attending our Saturday school or registering a student, please email katya.guzman@austintexas.gov. Registration is open until January 15. Financial Aid for Youth Programs Registration Workshop ⏰Thursday, January 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 🏡🏡 Asian American Resource Center Join us on to register for financial aid for youth programs hosted by City of Austin! We will provide a quick presentation on financial aid, eligibility, benefits, and on- site registration for eligible families. Then, you will be able to register for any City of Austin camp, including the MACC Summer Camp, at a reduced cost! RSVP Form: bit.ly/FinancialAid2425. Questions? Email katya.guzman@austintexas.gov / (512) 974-3778.  Caminos Teen Leadership Program Students in the Caminos Teen Leadership Program visited the Blanton Museum and enjoyed learning about Latino artists. Caminos started work on the Pocket Park located across the street from the Mexican American Cultural Center alongside artist Miguel Santana who is their mentor for this project. For the holidays, the Caminos Teens hosted their own posada sharing traditional dishes from each of their own cultures including Taiwanese, Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Mexican and African foods. They also learned the history behind posadas and the traditional pinatas and why they were made with 7 cones. Outreach - Past Outreach and Marketing CityWorks Academy City Hall -Graduation Ceremony December 16, 6-8pm  LatinFest at Canopy Outreach Table at Latinx-focused event. December 15th , 12pm-5pm Canopy, Springdale Rd. Vendor market included Armonia- one our Caminos graduates Steve is the creator of the brand! Outreach Events- Upcoming January 14- HAL- Hispanic Austin Leadership Academy (GAHCC) Will present visual slides on the ESB MACC and invite Leadership Academy participants to nominate for Awards of Excellence. January 22- Youth College & Career Fest Teaming up with the Caminos folks to promote Breaking Barriers Teen Conference at the end of March Staff Research, Tours, & Field Trips December 18- Visit to the Thinkery Staff toured and asked questions about educational programming, site management, etc January 15- Staff Trip to San Antonio Cultural Art Institutions Staff visits to SAY SI, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, and Centro de Artes (San Antonio) December 4 & 11- Staff Tours of the MACC Building ESB MACC Staff toured the MACC building and got to see the progress of the Phase 2 Expansion & Renovation! Predicted Dates for Our Signature Events in 2025: Signature Events  La Mujer April 26, 2025 Parque Zaragoza Potential Themes for La Mujer include: Mental Health/ Ancestral Healing/ Wellness Highlighting Changemakers Connection to the Environment Reproductive Rights Entrepreneurship *Contact Estrella.DeLeon@austintexas.gov Awards of Excellence Saturday, June 21 or Saturday, June 28, 2025 Long Center- Kodosky Lounge Nominations for Awards of Excellence will be open January 27th to March 3rd. Board members cannot nominate, but they can encourage others to send in nominations! Awards of Excellence webpage Viva Mexico Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 Location TBD (Parque Zaragoza) Dia de los Muertos Saturday, November 1, 2025 Location TBD (ESB MACC)