WHAT: Landa Gardens May Month Celebration. Coppini Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a fun kid-friendly Plein-Air arts activity and need teens to assist! WHEN: MAY
COLLEGE BOWL – CANCELLED
2nd ANNUAL COLLEGE BOWL Due to several scheduling conflicts happening this Sunday, May 1, this event has been cancelled. Please check back here for updates.
IT’S ELECTION TIME IN OLMOS PARK!
OLMOS PARK IS HAVING AN ELECTION NOW THRU MAY 7! OPYC members! Are your 18 years old? Register to vote now! The next City General Election
OLMOS PARK EARTH DAY EVENT
Produced by Olmos Park Youth Commission in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation EARTH DAY CLEAN UPSUNDAY, APRIL 24, 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m.Parking lot at Dick
FIESTA – HELP WITH RIBBONS
EARN SERVICE HOURS by removing the colorful Fiesta Ribbons that hang from lightpoles throughout our neighborhood now through April 16-17 and returning them so we may store
OPYC CLOTHING DRIVE Benefits Christian Assistance Ministry
**FINAL DAY TO ACCEPT CLOTHING DONATIONS! Put a bag of coats, sweaters, shirts, pants, and shorts that you no longer want or fit and deliver
OPYC’S POINSETTIA SALE! GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND SUPPORT OUR NONPROFIT PROGRAMMING & SCHOLARSHIPS!
POINSETTIA SALE! NOW THROUGH NOV. 28! OPYC is helping Olmos Park families and friends get ready for the holidays with our first ever poinsettia sale
HELP on NOV. 22 at OPYC’s ANNUAL “GIVING THANKS POTLUCK” & LAUNCH OF ANNUAL TOY DRIVE!
Annual OPYC “Giving Thanks” Potluck & Launch of Annual OPYC Toy Drive! WHEN: Monday, Nov. 22, 11am-12pm WHERE: Olmos Park Fire Department WHY: Giving Thanks
OPYC Fall Member Meeting OCT. 24, 4:30p.m. Featuring Award-Winning Musicians Emily and Martin Strayer
Olmos Park Youth Commission is excited to have neighbors Emily and Martin Strayer, two accomplished and award-winning musicians, speak at OPYC’s Fall Member Meeting taking
10th Annual PUMPKIN CARVING Benefiting Kids 4 Kids With Cancer – OCT. 24 12-5pm at Alameda Circle
Olmos Park Youth Commission is once again supporting the annual pumpkin carving taking place at Alameda Circle on Sunday, Oct. 24 12pm-5pm. As in year’s
Olmos Park youth commission spotlight
Since the organization’s launch in 2018, members have gathered with local leaders residing in Olmos Park, attended meetings at city hall, helped philanthropies, participated as
Interested in building your leadership skills? Apply to OPYC’s YOUTH BOARD TODAY!
Deadline for applications is Aug. 29 We are seeking new members for Olmos Park Youth Commission’s youth board (ages 15-19). OPYC youth board is a
Help At Olmos Park July 4th celebration
Hang Patriotic Ribbons on Your Street! SERVICE TASKS: Pick Up Ribbons Starting at 107 Paseo Encinal You do not have to be an OPYC member
SHOE BOX HYGIENE KITS FOR UNITED WAY AGENCIES!
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY United Way’s 7th Annual Shoe box Project Now through June 1 OPYC members! Please donate shoeboxes filled with everyday toiletries to be
3RD ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE!
SCHOOL IS OVER THIS WEEK! Please donate your new or used books and earn service hours! Donate any gently used or new chapter books. (Please
SUMMER JOBS FOR TEENS
OPYC’s Enterprise committee is forging ahead on its 2nd annual “Summer Jobs for Teens” initiative. OPYC is reaching out to businesses to identify opportunities where
Show THE SNOW IN Olmos park!
Community Building Initiative Email or text your snow selfies, snow angels, photos of pets, street signs, or iconic Olmos Park images that capture the
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On behalf of OPYC’s youth and philanthropy board members, happy new year! Check out our “work-in-progress” snapshot of activities below . Some activities are new!
OPYC helps launch “shopping LOCAL” initiative – THE 3rd annual olmos park sip & shop
Olmos Park Sip & Shop happening OVER TWO WEEKENDS! (Dec 5-6 and Dec 12-13) The McCullough Avenue shopping district is growing with couture and collected
3rd annual opyc giving thanks potluck!
Benefiting Olmos Park Fire, Police and city staffworking this Thanksgiving.Earn 2 service hours when you donate a dish! 3rd ANNUAL OPYC GIVING THANKS POTLUCKYouth Commission members
DECORATE CITY HALL CHRISTMAS TREE!
DECORATE CITY HALLCHRISTMAS TREE! 5 Olmos Park Youth Commission members are invited to help decorate Olmos Park City Hall’s Christmas Tree! Tree and decorations will be set
MAKE AN ORNAMENT FOR OLMOS PARK CITY HALL’S CHRISTMAS TREE!
Make An Ornament for Olmos Park’s City Hall Christmas Tree! GET CREATIVE! EARN 2 SERVICE HOURS (Up To 6 Hours)for making a handmade holiday
2nd ANNUAL OPYC TOY DRIVE NOV 23-DEC 18
2ND ANNUAL OPYC TOY DRIVE Benefiting Children’s Shelter and Child Protective Services What: Donate a toy(s) including educational toddler developmental toys, plush/stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, matchbox
PUMPKIN CARVING IS SUNDAY, OCT. 25!
OPYC TEENS ASKED TO HELP SET UP and/or CHECK-IN! Sign up Now AND Earn Service Hours! Carving Benefits Kids 4 Kids with Cancer! Olmos Park
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
HELPING THE HUNGRY Now thru Sunday, Oct. 25! OPYC member and service co-chair Ava Satel is collecting food donations (see belpw) for St. Stephens CARE
LEAP INTO LEADERSHIP!
You’re invited to become a member of Olmos Park Youth Commission. YOUTH CAN LEARN ABOUTLeadership & Citizenship * Service * Community Building * Enterprise OLMOS
OPYC Members-Nearly 100 Hours Served During Summer of COVID-19!
Nearly 100 hours! OPYC Summer of Service During COVID-19. (Image; Lila Kelley and Brittin McBirnie making masks for the elderly and those in need).
August Service Opportunity!
HYGIENE KITS FOR THE HOMELESS Organize hygiene kits for the homeless – San Antonio police need kits (Zip Lock bag with the following) hand sanitizer, disinfectant
HELP WANTED! Olmos Park Youth Commission Teens Seek Work Opportunities.
Does your retail establishment or organization need help with a project or two or even more?The school year is officially coming to an end. Some
OPYC Hosting Collection Drive for Clothes, Shoes and Toys for Serna Elementary
We are looking for gently used children’s clothes (ages 0-18), shoes and toys for a very under-served elementary school where 100% of the students are
OPYC Launches Food Bank Fridays Beginning May 1!
During COVID-19, SA Food Bank and its volunteers have been providing food to nearly 120,000 people each week, doubling the demand they usually serve. To
OPYC Feb. 23 Member Gathering Featured Neighbor Michael Lindner, M.D. Talking About Careers in Medicine!
OPYC members gather in February 2020 to meet neighbor, Dr. Michael Lindner to hear about the possibilities of a career in medicine
OPYC Sports Gear Collection Drive Continues!
Since February 1, OPYC members MK Lutz and William Ogle have been co-chairing the collection of new and used athletic equipment and sports gear to
Olmos Park Youth Commission To Expand Board
A new year of service, leadership, community building and civic responsibility is underway with Olmos Park Youth Commission! JOIN NOW! If you’re not a member
A Success! OPYC’s 1st Annual Toy Drive Benefiting The Children’s Shelter
OPYC 1st ANNUAL TOY DRIVE!Benefiting The Children’s Shelter OPYC members Ava Satel and Brittin McBirnie co-chaired Olmos Park Youth Commission’s 1st Annual toy drive benefiting The Children’s
OPYC Members Help at 2nd Annual Sip & Shop!
OPYC Members Helped on Dec. 5 During 2nd ANNUAL SIP & SHOP on McCullough AveMembers could be found helping kids play Legos or help serve
Sign up or Renew Your Membership Today!
Hello Olmos Park Youth Commission Members! It’s time to renew your membership. If you joined prior to May and your information has not changed, feel
A Glimpse at Our Year of Activities!
Olmos Park Youth Commission Programs and Events 2018-Present These activities reflect our mission to support community building, community service, leadership and enterprise. Thanksgiving Potluck Olmos
Three Events Marked 2nd Annual OPYC Membership Drive In October!
OCTOBER WAS OLMOS PARK YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MONTH Membership Month Events Included: Oct. 5 Membership Information Session at 2:30-4:30 pm Oct. 20 at 5:30
Volunteer Today! Help Olmos Park Residents Learn About New Recycling Pilot Program!
What? The city of Olmos Park has reached out to Olmos Park Youth Commission to help spread the word to Olmos Park residents about how to recycle
Youth Leadership, Citizenship, Service, Community Building and Enterprise 