COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

City of Seguin Hosting Blood Drive

The City of Seguin is partnering with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center to host a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Seguin Coliseum parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. Donors will receive a fleece blanket, while supplies last. Appointments can be made online at https://donor. southtexasblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/138890. For more information, call Sherry Wine with South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-668-5914.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830386-0334.

Chamber General Membership Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its February General Membership Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. SH 130 will be speaking on the current state of transportation in our area.

Regional Job Fair

The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce (GNBCC), the Schertz Economic Development Corporation (Schertz EDC), and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (Seguin EDC) will host a free Regional Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the McKenna Events Center, located at 801 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. The event features over 50 employers who are ready to hire for immediate job openings across multiple industries and skills. For more information, follow the New Braunfels Chamber, Seguin EDC, Schertz EDC, and/or Cibolo EDC on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

42 Domino Group

A 42 Domino Group will meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, located at 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. If you like Spades, Hearts, or Bridge you are encouraged to join. For more information, call Craig at 210-846-53.

First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20 (a child’s hot dog plate is $5). Tickets can be purchased at the door. Entertainment will be provided by Chuck Reininger.

Garage/Rummage Sale

The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46. There will be furniture, clothes, kitchen items, and décor for your home. All proceeds help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our low-cost Spay/Neuter program.

Hillcrest Church Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale

The Hillcrest Church will have a gigantic Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the church, located across from Wal-Mart off Hwy. 123 Bypass. Breakfast and lunch will be available.

Seguin Art League Life Drawing Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Life Drawing Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 104 S Austin St. in

Seguin. The cost is $20 per adult. The class is open to teens through adults. For more information, call 830305-0472.

SEF Mardi Gras Gala Online Silent Auction Opening

The Seguin Education Foundation will have its Mardi Gras Gala at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Seguin Coliseum. The event includes live jazz, Cajun food and beverages, and live and silent auctions. Bidding on the silent auction begins Thursday, Feb. 9. Potential bidders and those wishing to purchase tickets or sponsorships can register online at https://tinyurl.com/4zxw86sx. For more information call 830-379-0325 or email kfollis@seguin.k12.tx.us.

Showcase Seguin 2023 Business Expo

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its 2023 A Space Odyssey, Showcase Seguin Business Expo from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Seguin Coliseum. Free Admission, but registration is required. Vendor Spaces are also available. To register visit www. seguinchamber.com. For more information, call 830379-6382.

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Art League Valentine Card Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Valentine Card Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at 104 S Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 per couple (date, friend, or family member). Supplies will be provided. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Food

Distribution Event

The Navarro ISD and Guadalupe County have partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide the county with a food distribution event from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Navarro Intermediate Parking lot, located at 588 Link Road. Volunteers are needed to support this food distribution. To register for the event visits: https://freshtrak.com/register/ event/145052. For more information call the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Office at 830303-8856.

Sweethearts Scholarship Dinner & Dance

The Seguin Sunrise Rotary will have its Sweethearts Scholarship Dinner & Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. in Seguin. Tickets are $50. Attire for the evening is red, black, and white. For table sponsorship and tickets, call 210-834-1240. For more information visit www.Seguinsunriserotaryclub.com.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society Guadalupe Chapter will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at St. John Lutheran Church, located at FM 465 in Marion. The program will be “Native Plants & Selected Wildlife of Riparian Areas,” with Craig Hensley. There will be a plant/seed exchange and social time beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program. For more information visit http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Harper Hill Ranch, located at 12300 Huber Road.

Hermann Sons Life Seguin Meeting

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin meets every third Wednesday of the month. The social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters

Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Toastmasters is a place to practice your speech for work or school where friendly people encourage and give tips to help you improve your communication skills. For more information, call Dina at 423-227-9610.

Mid-Texas Symphony

The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “Classical Masters,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. The event features Akiko Fujimoto, conductor, and Andrew Warfield, horn.

No One Left Behind Community Recovery Awareness Event

There will be a No One Left Behind Community Recovery Awareness Event from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in the gym at Hillcrest Church, located at 1440 Eastwood Dr. in Seguin.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

SEF Mardi Gras Gala

The Seguin Education Foundation will have its Mardi Gras Gala at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Seguin Coliseum. The event includes live jazz, Cajun food and beverages, and live and silent auctions. Potential bidders for the silents auction and those wishing to purchase tickets or sponsorships can register online at https://tinyurl.com/4zxw86sx or by visiting the SEF Facebook Page for the link. Bidding is currently available. For more information call 830-379-0325 or email kfollis@seguin.k12.tx.us.

American Sign Language (ASL) Chat Time

There will be an American Sign Language (ASL) Chat Time from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 upstairs at Court Street Coffee Shop. The elevator will be available. The monthly chat is for the deaf, hard of hearing, CODAS, interpreters, ASL students and anyone wanting to learn ASL.

Jacob’s Ladder Foundation Cornhole For A Cause

The Jacob’s Ladder Foundation will have its Cornhole For a Cause at noon Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Big Reg Barn, located at 390 Cordova Road. The entry for a two-person team is $40, no subs. No BYOB. There will also be a BBQ brisket plate sale which includes sausage, beans, and potato salad for $12. Tickets are available for $12 and will also be available at the door. For more information contact Oscar Ceniseros at 830481-3253 or register online at jacobsladderfoundation. org.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

The Geronimo Lions meet at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road. Breakfast is provided. For more information, call Steven Hughes at 870-949-5003.

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