COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830303-4188 ext. 1249.

Chamber General Membership Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its General Membership Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The cost of the meal is $25. The speaker will be from Alamo Colleges on “Skills for Small Business.” The sponsor is Harvey Jacobs Custom Catering.

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 GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. 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.

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.

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.

Toast to Texas Event

The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will have its Toast to Texas to toast the 187th Anniversary of Texas Independence at 1:30 p.m. March 2 at the Sebastopol House, located at 704 Zorn St. in Seguin. The event is hosted by The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Abishai Mercer Dickson – Seguin Chapter. For more information, call Julie Sheldon at 830-30543692 or email segindrt@gmail.com.

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.

Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

Garage/Rummage Sale

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

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.

Native Plant Society Special Nature Event

The Guadalupe and Lindheimer Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas will host a Special Nature Event, a showing of the Matthew McConaughey narrated documentary, “Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story,” with panel talk after the movie Saturday, March 4 at the Brauntex Theater in New Braunfels. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m. with panel to follow the intermission. The all-in price is $20 Main Floor, $19 Mezzanine, $18 Balcony. Tickets are available at https:// ci.ovationtix.com/35342/performance/11232993. For more information visit https://brauntex.org.

Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a Sunday Funday Mardi Gras Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy 123. The entertainment will be provided by Jesse Lege & Boscoe Stomp. The doors open at 1:30 with $10 admission.

Ballet Nepantla at SHS Performing Arts Center

The Ballet Nepantla, a fusion of ballet folklórico and contemporary dance, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at SHS Performing Arts Center. The dance company will offer a master class to Seguin High School dance students as part of their performance, plus a Q&A after the performance for the member of the audience. Grupo

Folklórico De Seguin High School will open the show. The price is a $5 donation for general seating. Tickets are available at https://pulse.ly/fl1w8a0s51.

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.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

Swing for Seguin Youth Services Charity Golf Tournament

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seguin class of 2023 will have its Swing for Seguin Youth Services Charity Golf Tournament at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Bandit Golf Course in New Braunfels. The cost for entry is $750 per team of four and includes green fee, cart, range balls, breakfast, lunch, 2 drink tickets, and awards. All proceeds benefit Seguin Youth Services. For information on how to enter or become a sponsor contact the Seguin Chamber of Commerce at 830-379-6382 or visit www.seguinchamber.com.

Inaugural Juan Seguin Festival del Mariachi Showcase and Master Class

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will offer its Inaugural Juan Seguin Festival del Mariachi Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, followed by a Master Class Saturday, March 11. Tickets for the Showcase are $10 and can be purchased online at www.teatrodeartes.org or at the door. (cash, check, & Venmo only). If there are mariachi musicians who would like to only participate in the Master Classes, visit www.treatrodeartes.org to download a registration packet. The cost is $25 and must be paid by Saturday, March 4. For more information, call 830-401-0232.

Noche De Gala de Vocalistas

The Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin will have its Noche De Gala de Vocalistas at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11 in Jackson Auditorium on the Campus of Texas Lutheran University. Tickets are $10 in advance and at the door. Tickets are available at the Seguin Heritage Museum located at 114 N. Austin St. (Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Teartro’s Cultural Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.). Tickets are also available online at www. teatrodeartes.org. Reserved seating tickets are $15 and only available at Teartro’s Cultural Center. For more information, call 830-401-0232.

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