COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

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.

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.

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.

Valentine Bake Sale

The Relay For Life of Guadalupe and Comal Counties will have a Valentine Bake Sale beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at El Ranchito Restaurant. For any questions, call 830-379-3632.

Seguin 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 830-303-8856.

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.

Food Connection Day

The Guadalupe County Farm Bureau will have its Food Connection Day at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at 325 S State Highway 46. The Texas Food Connection Day is an opportunity to share what is done on farms and ranches to grow our food and brings rural and urban communities together to show and share an abundant food source. Burgers will be sold for $1. All proceeds will benefit the Christian Cupboard.

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.

Ash Wednesday Community Drive-Thru

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will offer an Ash Wednesday Community Drive-Thru from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in its Prayer Garden, located at N. Milam and Mountain streets in Seguin.

Ash Wednesday Fish Fry

The Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will have a Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 409 W. Krezdorn St. in Seguin. Catfish Plates are $13.50 and include fries, coleslaw, and green bean salad. Dine-in and to go plates available. For more information call 830-379-4348.

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.

Black History Month Workshop at the Library

In celebration of Black History Month, the Seguin Public Library will host “The Wilcox & Moore Legacy Restoration Project Shares Stories” Workshop from 10:30 to noon Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Community Meeting Room. The workshop will be led by Kelly “Lola” Wilcox Moore. A follow-up program will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 via Zoom. Attendees will gather to share their stories with other program attendees and Mr. Wilcox Moore. For more information, call 830-401-2422.

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 830-4813253 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.

15th Annual Elementary & Middle School Art Show

The Seguin Art League will accept entries for its 15th Annual Elementary (grades 1-5) & Middle School (grades 6-8) from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew’s McKeogh Hall, located at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. For a prospectus, visit www.seguinartleague.com. The awards reception will held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4. The winning entries will be displayed at the Seguin Art League’s Henry Moore Gallery from Saturday, March 4 to Saturday, March 18. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Kickball Fundraiser

The Seguin Little League will have a Kickball Fundraiser Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 at the Seguin Little League Fields. The fee is $25 per individual or $250 per team. There are 12 players per team. Forms will be provided to register at the Seguin Little League Fields. Continued on the next page.