COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sweet Home Baptist Church Spring Revival

The Sweet Home Baptist Church will have its Spring Revival at 7 p.m. each night through Thursday, March 9. The guest minister will be Rev. Ernest Powell of Zion Fair Baptist Church of La Vernia.

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.

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.

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 830-386-0334.

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). For more information, call 830-401-0232.

Minigrip Bag Sale

Minigrip will have its Bag Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11 at 1088 Freeport Way in Seguin. All proceeds benefit Minigrip’s United Way Campaign.

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.

Create a Garden Worm Two-Day Class

The Seguin Art League will have a Create a Garden Worm Two-Day Class, for adults 14 or older, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11 and Saturday, March 25 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The class will teach you how to make a garden worm to accessorize your plants and a pinch pot to enjoy your favorite beverage or snack. The class is limited to 10 people and the cost is $40 for both days, with supplies included. For more information call 830-305-0472 or visit the Seguin Art League Tuesdays through Saturdays.

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 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.

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.

Discover Rocks Program

The Guadalupe Master Naturalists will present its “Discover Rocks” Program from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, March 13 at the Seguin Public Library. Staggered start times will allow pre-k through 4th grade children and their parents or accompanying adult to rotate to various learning stations. Participants will use their senses of vision, touch, smell, taste, and hearing to make observations of different rock types.

Retired School Personnel Meeting

The Seguin-Guadalupe County Retired School Personnel will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 at the Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. All retired public school district personnel are welcome to attend and join the Association.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. Parking will be in the rear of the church and you can enter from N. Moss St. The presenter will be Master Beekeeper, Mark de Kiewiet on the cycle and seasonal interaction between climate, plants, and bees. There will be a plant/seed exchange and social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program. For more information visit http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

ALICE Training

The Southwest Preparatory School will be hosting Active Shooter Response Certification Training (ALICE Training) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March

14 and Wednesday, March 15 at the Main Building, located at 6535 Culebra Rd. in San Antonio. This certification is a 2-day train the trainer class on civilian, active shooter response options to enable you to empower others to survive violence. Attendees will range from law enforcement, local school officials, and area business leaders. For more information, visit www.alicetraining.com. To register, visit https:// cvent.me/4Oe7g4?RefId=social.

Seguin Young Professionals Lunch and Learn

The Seguin Young Professionals of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have a Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Court Street Coffee. The speaker will be Seguin Economic Development Corporation Director, Josh Schneuker on public speaking. RSVP by visiting www.seguinchamber.com/events.

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.

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.

NAMI Family Support Group

The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.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.

Beginning Basket Making Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Basket Making Class from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn to make a coil basket with fabric. This fun and relaxing basket making technique will give you the skills you need to create more. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus will have a Fish Fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the Columbus Club, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates include fish and three sides for $12 and will be available to go or dine-in.

Continued on the next page.