Sustainable movie series continues July 16th

Staff Reports

The Keep San Marcos Beautiful and Sustainable San Marcos Sustainable Summer Film Series continues this week with a free screening of “Motherload” at San Marcos Plaza Park, 401 East Hopkins, on Friday, July 16 beginning at 8:30 p.m. The crowdsourced documentary centers around a new mother’s quest to understand and promote the cargo bicycle in a gas-powered, digital world.   

Ahead of the screening, beginning at 7 p.m., MoveSM and the Texas State Stelos Scholars Program will host engaging and interactive booths related to sustainable transportation. The students will share solutions they’ve designed related to various transportation issues in San Marcos for community feedback.  

“This event is an exciting opportunity for the university’s brightest students to collaborate in a meaningful way with the City, community organizations, and the broader public,” said Associate Dean of the Texas State Honors College Peter Tschirhart.  

City staff will be at the event to share information about sustainability projects. There will also be free pedicab rides from Movemint Bikes and food available for purchase from Soulful Creations. A raffle will feature various prizes including a $200 Xtracycle gift certificate, a Galaxy Bikes swag bag, a Movemint pedicab tour, and gift certificates from North Street and Pie Society. 

“Keep San Marcos Beautiful is excited to partner with these organizations to promote sustainable transportation,” said Amy Thomaides, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager. “The San Marcos community has great sustainability resources available, and we encourage community members to come out and explore all of the options.”

Sponsors and partners for the event include: Xtracycle, Galaxy Bikes, Movemint Bike Cab, North Street, Pie Society, Soulful Creations, Simplecity Design, and Colorspace Architecture and Urban Design. 

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on during the screening. For updates, visit the Facebook event page. For more information about the event or to get involved with Keep San Marcos Beautiful, contact Amy Thomaides at athomaides@sanmarcostx.gov.