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~ 2nd Annual San Jose Cemetery Community Tamalda ~ The San Jose Montopolis Cemetery Association is pleased to once again host our 2nd annual Community Tamalada for our 2025 Dia de Muertos Celebration, November 1 and 2 at both San Jose cemetery locations (8101 Posten Ln and 718 Montopolis Dr). More information about the cemeteries can be found here . The Tamalada will be held the evening of October 30 at 1200 Montopolis Dr at the Recreation Center. Fund raising will continue until the $200 goal is met. Please consider contributing here . This Go Fund Me helps defray the costs of the ingredients used in making as many black bean and cheese tamales as possible. Last year 27 dozen tamales were made by about 20 community members and given out free to attendees along with Horchata or Agua de Jamaica and Pan de Muerte. A perfect combination. There were no leftovers. We hope you will help provide support for this entirely community-based cultual event. The Tamalada is organ...
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~ It is time! ~ ¡Ya es hora! ~ Dia de Muertos is here. Come and join the community. What makes our celebration special? Dia de Muertos at the San Jose cemetery is the only Dia de Muertos celebration that takes place at cemetery for Indigenous / Latino / Mexican-American Austinites. ~ Bring your family, some blankets and cushions and look forward to communing with the spirits of those living and those who have passed on. Bring photos of those you wish to honor and place on the community ofrenda. Please follow our social media accounts for more information and updates. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Llegó el Día de Muertos. Ven y únete a la comunidad. ¿Qué hace especial a nuestra celebración? El Día de Muertos en el cementerio de San José es la única celebración del Día de Muertos que se lleva a cabo en un cementerio para residentes indígenas, latinos y mexicoamericanos de Austin. ~ Trae a tu familia, algunas mantas y cojines, y disfruta de la com...
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October 6 UPDATE: The Fall clean-up of the San Jose Cemeteries are scheduled for the weekend of October 18 and 19, from 8 am to 1 pm both days, weather permitting. San Jose I Cemetery - Saturday, October 18, 718 Montopolis Dr San Jose II Cemetery - Sunday, October 19, 8101 Posten Ln. (about 3 miles from San Jose I) Gloves and some yard implements will be provided, but lawnmowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, and lawn-bags are needed. You are welcome to bring your own tools. No open-toed shoes/sandals and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Please check here for the latest updates. Any questions, please send an email to: info@SanJoseMCA.org Please share this invitation. Your help is very much appreciated - and see you soon!

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Community Call! We are entering into the busiest time of the year for the cemetery and the following events are scheduled: 1) Oct 18-19 weekend OR Oct 27-28 weekend - The Fall Clean up (weather dependent) 2) Thursday, Oct 30 - Community Tamalada (Tamale making for Dia de Muertos) - location TBA 3) Saturday, Nov 1* - Day of the Dead at San Jose Cemetery I (716 Montopolis Dr) 4) Sunday, Nov 2* - Day of the Dead at San Jose I Cemetery II (8101 Posten Ln)     (*These dates may be reversed) Help is needed in many different ways from assisting with cemetery clean ups to providing a tamale pot. From setting up a table and candles for the Dia de Muertos candle procession to serving as a cemetery guide. From making flower arrangements to setting up the performance stage to running errands to helping clean up afterward. Please email info@sanjosemca.org or click here and let us know which event(s) are your areas of interest. You can also volunte...

San Jose Cemetery 2025 Spring Clean Up

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June 2025 UPDATE: Join in for our San Jose Cemetery Spring Clean Ups. June 7 , San Jose Cemetery I - meet at 716-8 Montopolis Drive . June 8 , San Jose Cemetery II - meet at 8101 Posten Ln (at the dead end). . Both clean-up days will begin at 8 am and end at noon. Rakes, wheel barrows and gloves will be provided. After surveying the grounds, we are in need of chainsaws and those who are comfortable using them. We also need lawn mowers, string trimmers (weed whackers), branch clippers and lawn bags. Due to recent weather events, there is one fallen tree that will need to be removed in each cemetery. Focus will be on litter removal, general maintenance, brush removal, and possibly erecting a portion of fencing in both cemeteries. If you know of experienced fence installers, please encourage them to attend. Please dress accordingly. No open-toed shoes or shorts. Long sleeve shirts are recommended . For more information and questions, email: info@sanjoseMCA....
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November 1 and 2 - Dia de Muertos / Miccailhuitl: Come and join the community for the annual Dia de Muertos / Miccailhuitl at San Jose I and II cemetery, November 1 and 2. Music Mariachi Tamales and pan de Muerte Agua frescas, and horchata Cemetery procession and more! 2 cemeteries - 2 nights beginning at 6 pm November 1 - San Jose II cemetery, 8101 Posten Ln November 2 - San Jose I cemetery, 718 Montopolis Dr. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. For inquiries, please email: info@sanjosemca.org en español: Ven y únete a la comunidad para el Día de Muertos / Miccailhuitl anual en el cementerio San José I y II, el 1 y 2 de noviembre. Música Mariachi Tamales y pan de muerte Aguas frescas, horchata y chocolate caliente ¡Procesión en el cementerio y más! 2 cementerios - 2 noches a partir de las 6:00 p. m. 1 de noviembre: cementerio San José II, 8101 Posten Ln 2 de noviembre: cementerio San José I, 718 Montopolis Dr. ...
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October 30 Community Tamalada! Wednesday October 30, the San Jose Montopolis Cemetery is sponsoring a Community Tamalada at 6 pm hosted by Red Salmon Arts, 2000 Thrasher Ln. 78741 in east Austin. This year we are bringing the community together to make tamales from scratch to be served free at the November 1 and 2 Fandango Dia de Muertos at San Jose I Cemetery (718 Montopolis Dr.) and also San Jose II Cemetery (8101 Posten Ln). A Go-Fund- Me has been created to receive donations for purchasing ingredients to make: Green chile and cheese tamales, and Bean and cheese tamales for about 300 attendees. We will meet at 2000 Thrasher Ln at 6 pm with pots and ingredients. Those with tamale-making experience will be especially welcomed. This event is BYOB if you wish. Email: info@sanjosemca.org to RSVP and donate here . If you are unable to attend, you can still donate. And we thank you. 30 de octubre: Tamalada comunitaria. El miércoles 30 de octubr...