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Meetups in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém

Meetups in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém: what's coming up and what happened over the past 12 months, gathered by Pá Semana's community agenda.

Upcoming events

Saturday 17 October

  • Award Ceremony for the Manuel da Fonseca Short Story Prize, 16th Edition
    Free

    Sat, 17 Oct · 16:00

    Award Ceremony for the Manuel da Fonseca Short Story Prize, 16th Edition

    On October 17, at 4:00 p.m., at the Manuel da Fonseca Municipal Library in Santiago do Cacém, the award ceremony for the Manuel da Fonseca Short Story Prize —16th Edition—will be awarded to the work “A Building Where All Stories Fit,” written by Rita Coelho Teixeira Estanqueiro under the pseudonym Margarida Madruga. The Municipality of Santiago do Cacém has been organizing the Manuel da Fonseca Short Story Award since 1996.

    Biblioteca Municipal Manuel da Fonseca, Santiago do CacémMeeting

Past 12 months

  • CONFLUENCE | SEPTEMBER 24–27

    Passed · Thu, 24 Sept 2026

    CONFLUENCE | SEPTEMBER 24–27

    Confluência | 24–27 september We're gathering at Traditional Dream Factory (tdf) for the first edition of Confluência, a burn-style gathering exploring what becomes possible when people working towards regenerative futures come together. Six interconnected themes: 🌿 Land Stewardship · restoring ecosystems, soils and water 🌍 Bioregional Development · connecting projects and communities at landscape scale 🫂 Relationality · movements grounded in inner work, care and repair 🌱 Post-Capitalist Organising · working beyond extraction and endless growth 🏘️ Local Integration · relationships with neighbouring communities, cultures and local knowledge 💸 Finance & Resourcing · how money and resources can nourish people, projects and ecosystems We don't offer a fixed program. Instead, we offer a strong container with the land, the themes, and the people coming together. Come to share what you're doing. Come with questions. Come to listen. Come with offerings and gifts. Come to be changed by what emerges. Or reach out to explore your role. 🎶 Saturday night: concert with Andreia na Terra Singer-songwriter Andreia na Terra and her band play the outdoor stage at 20:30. Arrive from 20:00. There's a Saturday day ticket (€45) including the concert, two meals and participation in the Open Space. a €25 discount code is available for those who need it. Everyone contributes differently, money is just one way. We have Accessibility Tickets available for those who need them, and Supporter Tickets for those who can contribute more. 👥 up to 100 participants More info & tickets via the link below: https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/events/confluencia-practicing-belonging-stewardship

    Traditional Dream Factory, AbelaMeeting
  • Public information session
    Free

    Passed · Mon, 8 Jun 2026

    Public information session

    The Municipality of Santiago do Cacém invites all residents to attend a public information session on the municipal investment in the Atalaia neighborhood, totaling approximately three million euros, as part of an urban renewal and public space enhancement project aimed at improving the urban landscape, functionality, and quality of life for the community.

    Biblioteca Municipal Manuel José do Tojal, Vila Nova de Santo AndréMeeting
  • Save the Date – Conference: “Business in the Alentejo – Growth, Efficiency, and Competitiveness”
    Free

    Passed · Tue, 5 May 2026

    Save the Date – Conference: “Business in the Alentejo – Growth, Efficiency, and Competitiveness”

    Dear Business Owner We invite you to set aside the morning of May 5 for the business conference to be held in Santiago do Cacém. As part of its efforts to strengthen support for the region’s business community, the Santiago do Cacém City Council, with the support of foursolutions, will host this conference dedicated to strategic topics in the development of Alentejo businesses. Under the theme “Alentejo Business – Growth, Efficiency, and Competitiveness,” this event will bring together business leaders and entrepreneurs from the region and will feature renowned speakers sharing insights on: • Opportunities for non-repayable EU grants • Best financing options for local investments • Access to metrics for savings and efficiency in cost management • Best practices in financial planning Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain insights that will drive the growth and competitiveness of your company and business.

    Auditório Municipal António Chainho, Santiago do CacémMeeting
  • Alentejo Business
    Free

    Passed · Tue, 5 May 2026

    Alentejo Business

    Business in the Alentejo – Growth, Efficiency, and Competitiveness May 5 | Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. The Santiago do Cacém City Council, with the support of Foursolutions, is hosting a conference on the theme “Business in the Alentejo – Growth, Efficiency, and Competitiveness,” aimed at managers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in the Alentejo—or anyone wishing to invest in the region—an opportunity to strengthen skills and identify new growth opportunities for businesses. Funds and financing, as well as savings instruments for businesses, will be topics presented throughout this conference.

    Auditório Municipal António Chainho, Santiago do CacémMeeting
  • 30 years of history
    Free

    Passed · Sat, 28 Feb 2026

    30 years of history

    We have a new project underway and we want the public's help. We invite the community of St. Bartholomew to come and share your stories and memories of these 30 years (and more) of association with us. On February 28 at 4:30 p.m., come and find out what will come out of this! We are counting on your help!

    Associação de Moradores, São Bartolomeu da SerraMeeting
  • Conversations about Menopause with Cristina Candeias and Marcela Candeias
    Free

    Passed · Tue, 20 Jan 2026

    Conversations about Menopause with Cristina Candeias and Marcela Candeias

    Conversations about Menopause with Cristina Candeias and Marcela Candeias January 20 | 5:00 p.m. | Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library | Vila Nova de Santo André These meetings are aimed at anyone interested in the topic, with the intention of promoting the sharing of experiences and literacy on menopause, raising awareness of community resources, and providing guidance on cases that require specialized intervention. It is hoped that women will be able to make informed and enlightened decisions about their health at this normal stage of life, free from myths and beliefs. 👉 The session has the virtual support of Cristina Mesquita de Oliveira, president of VIDAs – Portuguese Menopause Association.

    Biblioteca Municipal Manuel José do Tojal, Vila Nova de Santo AndréMeeting