PEPRALLY AND 5KRUN

Join the City of Schertz in the Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5k Run, formally the Wilenchik Walk for Life, on Saturday, March 4 as the community comes together to rally in support of the many cancer research programs of the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In 2009, the city hosted the inaugural 5K event in honor of former Schertz City Councilmember, Tony Wilenchik. Tony was diagnosed in 2006 with Stage-4 Leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Tony’s determination to face the disease head-on motivated the city to create a fundraising event to help support cancer research. Since the walk began, more than $193,000 has been raised and donated to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center to aid in their research.

Kick Cancer will allow participants to celebrate cancer research, remember family members lost to cancer, and honor those still fighting.

Register online at Schertz.com/KickCancer or in person at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 10 Commercial Place, Bldg. 1. For more information call (210) 619-1850, or email parksandrec@schertz.com.

Check-in/Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

Welcome/Warm-up begins at 8:30 a.m. Walk/Runs begin at 9:00 a.m.

1K Run - $20.00

5K Run - $35.00

Signs of Love - $20.00

Sponsors are welcome. If you are interested in sponsoring the Kick Cancer Pep Rally & Run, please call (210) 619-1850. Registered participants will receive a custom race medal, event t-shirt, race bib if registered by February 20. Registration will remain open through March 4 (race t-shirts are not guaranteed).

Race goodie bags will be available Friday, March 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Schertz Parks & Recreation Office, 10 Commercial Place, Bldg 1. and Saturday, March 4 during the event.

Each year the brave souls of our community come out to the Cold for a Cause Polar Bear Plunge to make the jump into the chilly waters of Pickrell Park Pool. The annual event is a partnership between the Parks & Rec Department and the Schertz Family YMCA as our take on the worldwide polar plunge that has become a widely anticipated experience to ring in the new year with a little thrill. Over 60 jumpers pre-registered for this year’s plunge with a handful more joining in at the gate, including the YMCA sponsor staff with Councilmember Tim Brown even taking a dip. As participants dried off in their commemorative Polar Plunge 2023 t-shirts, they were met with warm fireside treats of s’mores, hot cocoa, and a generous donation of sandwiches from Jimmy John’s. A special thanks goes out to our sponsors, iCode, Kiddie Academy, JaniKing, Lady’s of Justice, and Jimmy Johns for making this event a great success. The Polar Plunge kicks off a year of fun family-friendly community events from Schertz Parks & Recreation and the Schertz Family YMCA.

Volunteering your time and talents is a great way to give back to the community, build self-esteem, share your skills, and make a positive impact on the lives of others. A variety of opportunities are available at local nonprofits and events. Visit Schertz.com/volunteer to sign up today! Upcoming event volunteer opportunities:

■ March 4: Kick Cancer Pep Rally & 5K Run

■ April 2: Movin’ on Main

Schertz Parks & Recreation is excited to announce our Spring 2023 Adult Social Leagues! Kickball and Cornhole Leagues to kick off in April, so gather your team and get ready as registration is open now. Kickball games will be played on Sunday nights from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. running April 16 – May 21, and cornhole games will be played on Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. running April 18 –May 23. Get ready to have some FUN and meet some new friends! Register at Schertz.com/CivicRec

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Did you know board games teach critical thinking, strategic skills, offer social opportunities for participants, keep minds sharp and are just plain fun? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for Game On! Learn a new game or play an old favorite. Our goal is to connect families, teach social skills, learn problem solving skills, and to have fun. A parent or guardian is required to participate with child(ren). Attendance is free, but we do ask that you register in advance (or be prepared to sign in at the door). Registration is available on the library’s online calendar at Schertz.com/youthcalendar

The library’s year-long Extreme Book Nerd Reading Challenge for 2023 will begin on Wednesday, February 1st. The Extreme Book Nerd Challenge is a yearlong reading challenge for ages 5-adult that encourages participants to read throughout the year, try new genres, and read subjects you wouldn’t normally pick up on your own. For more information about the book nerd reading challenge visit schertz.com/booknerd.

The library is offering monthly meditation classes led by instructor Mike Brown. Classes are approximately 45 minutes and are held one Sunday afternoon each month. Sunday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. will be the next practice. The cultivation of mindfulness can help us navigate the ups and downs of daily stressors and promote health and wellness. This session is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. You’re welcome to bring your own meditation cushion; chairs will be provided. Visit the library calendar of events for additional details and registration.

The Schertz Public Library is working on a Human Library Project for Summer of 2023. The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. We cannot have a human library without the human books! We are looking for volunteers to be a Human Book that can engage in interactive conversation with the community. If you are interested, please stop by the library to complete an application, or complete the form online at schertz. com/src Applying to be a Human Book does not guarantee a spot on the Bookshelf. To learn more about Human Libraries visit https://humanlibrary./org.

The Read Before Bookstore will be holding their Winter Book Sale on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Bags will be provided and cost $5.00 per bag. The book sale will be held in the Library Program Room located in the Children’s Library.

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