SDN: March 13, 2023

City continues work along Walnut Springs linear park/trail

(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin is moving forward with its improvement work along the Walnut Springs Hike/Bike Trail. The Seguin City Council recently got an update on the repairs and expansion work being done along the linear park.

City Engineer Melissa Reynolds says the city is wrapping up work to repair a bridge abutment in Walnut Springs Park.

“This is a great project. It was just a repair of an abutment failure that happened sometime in the past few years. So, it was a

minor project, but it was a big benefit,” said Reynolds.

Reynolds says the hike and bike trail is being expanded all the way down to Max Starcke Park. This trail covers a large area already, with roughly 2.5 miles that stretches from FM 78 down to just below the Seguin Public Library.

“And it’s a 14 foot roughly wide trail that comes from Hwy. 78 all the way through town down to Convent Street, and eventually, very soon, we’ll provide a north-south collector all

the way to Starcke Park. It’s a big benefit to the city. It goes past many areas in the in the city, including Park West, the Juan Seguin (campus) site, along with downtown and the library. It also runs in close vicinity to the police station. So, there’s a lot of great features along the site,” said Reynolds.

The expansion work on the trail continues. Reynolds says it’s a roughly $5 million expansion project, that’s partially funded by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

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Darren Dunn

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Downtown Master Plan nears completion

Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB director

(Seguin) -- After a yearlong planning process, Seguin’s Downtown Master Plan is nearing completion and is being prepared for adoption by the Seguin City Council. As the public has been highly involved in the process, there will be one final open house on April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Seguin Public Library.

“This plan will guide the Main Street Program and City Council in making decisions about downtown for the next ten to twenty years, and we want to make sure that the projects, ideas, and concepts included in the plan are what the citizens of Seguin want and envision,” said Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director, “We have over 60 projects and tasks in the plan that will help guide us to creating the community’s vision into a reality.”

That vision that the community created is described in the plan as “Downtown Seguin is an exciting and welcoming destination for locals and visitors that celebrates our beauty, grit, and drive while remaining true to our local history and variety of cultures that shape our future.”

The plan includes five goals to create that vision:

• Become a regional destination.

• Strengthen the relationship between the local community and downtown.

• Effectively tell the story of downtown.

• Attract and sustain a variety of businesses.

• Conduct physical improvements to facilitate a vital place.

From those goals comes over 60 tasks and projects for the Main Street Program, the City of Seguin, downtown businesses and property owners, downtown partners, and the community to work on and accomplish. These include policy changes like the adoption of the International Existing Building Code, programming changes like creating a parklet program, and physical improvements like constructing downtown restrooms.

To learn about these 60 tasks and other elements included in the master plan, we encourage the public to join us on Wednesday, April 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 for a come and go open house. There will be no formal presentation, so the public can come anytime to walk through the meeting room and review the displays and provide feedback. Based on feedback, there may be some final edits to the plan before it goes for formal adoption.

To stay informed on the downtown master plan and continue to provide feedback, visit www.planseguindt. com. There you can find copies of the presentations about the plan, provide comments on items about downtown, and more.

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Reynolds says once the expansion work is complete, the trail will traverse across a large portion of the city. She says it will also make it easier for pedestrians to get to Starcke Park. The extension of the trail should be completed by early this summer.

“There were some historic areas of the trail, such as the heart-shaped well that we relocated and repaired as part of the project. It’s being showcased along an elevated segment of the trail as part of our new expansion project. It’s elevated in various sections. It includes numerous elevated components, including a long segment that is just suspended over the creek areas of elevated sidewalks and crossings. The area was part of an Army Corps reforestation, so we had to be cautious of the tree preservation during the project. It goes under the Ruby P. Vaughan Bridge. It also includes the first underpass under (Street). This section is about half a mile long. I believe that brings the full trail up to about three miles - from (FM) 78 all the way through town. So, that’s a big, big benefit to the city,” said Reynolds.

There’s also planning underway for improvements to the spillway in Walnut Springs Park.

Reynolds says they have been working to secure the proper permits for that work, and they hope to begin that work soon.

In addition to the spillway work, the city is also looking at making repairs along the streambank. Reynolds says there are several questions that need to be answered before any of that work can begin.

“We need to establish what the project scope is going to be, how far downstream we need to go, whether we fully engineer the channel or we maintain a more natural stream bank. So that is kind of where we sit. We have to establish a budget for that. Our intention from the engineering department is to engage a consultant to

do a preliminary engineering study which would help us define what each of those processes would look like, how much they would cost, how far we can go, and what permitting would be required as we cross certain thresholds,” said Reynolds.

Councilman Paul Gaytan, lives near the trail. He says he’s seen the erosion problems along the creek, and he’s worried that it has become a safety hazard. He says the city needs to start planning now.

“The blocks that have fallen in, that’s right behind the library. There are children that play in that creek and there are children that play on those blocks. So, if we have a continuing erosion problem, that means that limestone blocks will continue to fall into the creek, and that is dangerous,” said Gaytan.

Several decisions will need to be made about the streambank improvements, including whether or not it should be a natural stream bank or engineered channel restoration project.

The scope and the costs of the project will be determined later once those studies and plans are completed.

Jefferson and Seguin Grad Twitero to Compete at NCAA Indoor Championships

The Bulldogs will send two entries (Elijah Jefferson, Gerrit Twitero) in hopes of NCAA individual championships.

MEET INFO:

MARCH 10-11, 2023

Where: Birmingham CrossPlexBirmingham, Alabama

Time: All-day (Men’s 200 meter prelims/ finals - 4:15 p.m. CST Friday, March 10; Men’s high jump 3:45 p.m. Saturday, March 11)

Live Stats: https://live.deltatiming.com/ meets/20071

SEGUIN, Texas -- After a record breaking indoor season, the Bulldogs have two set on the biggest mark of them all - an individual NCAA championship.

Texas Lutheran men’s track and field sends two entries to the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships to represent TLU in their respective events. Elijah Jefferson (San Antonio/ Construction Careers Academy) will compete in the 200m dash - currently ranking 15th in the nation and second in the West with a season-best time of 21.58 seconds.

Gerrit Twitero (McQueeney/Seguin) travels to Birmingham with eyes on the individual

national title in the high jump. Twitero enters the Championships tied for 8th nationally and second overall in the West region on the indoor qualifying list with a season-best mark of 2.05 meters.

Elijah Jefferson will start the competition for the Bulldogs on Friday at 4:15 PM in the first heat of the 200m dash preliminaries. Gerrit Twitero will compete on Saturday in Flight 1 of the high jump at 3:45 PM.

For all updates on Texas Lutheran Track and Field, follow @tluthrows and @tluxctf on Instagram as well as as all official TLU Athletics accounts. All schedule updates can be found on tlubulldogs.com.

Bryce Hayes - TLU Sports Information & Marketing

CrenShaw

Funeral Services for Jerome Joseph Crenshaw will be held Tuesday, March 14th at 10AM from the Agape Ministry Church on N.Judson Rd. In San Antonio. The body will lie in state at the Church from 9AM to 10AM. Interment will be at Marion Cemetery. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary

Smith

Johnnie Albert Smith of Yorktown, formerly of Kingsbury, passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 93 years and 10 months. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou and three daughters, Debbie, Donna, and Nancy. He had 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was married for 66 years and 10 months. He is preceded in death by sons, Gary and Dennis, his parents and 9 siblings.

Johnnie was a devoted husband and father. He was a deacon in his church and loved the Lord. He raised his children to love the Lord as well. He loved his country and served it proudly in the United States Army in WWII and Korea, loved to fish and hunt and volunteer with the fire department.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Jones and Brother John Rabon officiating and military honors conducted. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Smith, Jacob Smith, Aaron Morris, Larry Coons, David Larison and Bill Harborth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Sen. McConnell Treated For Concussion (Washington, DC) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital being treated for a concussion. The Kentucky Republican tripped and fell at a dinner event last night in Washington, DC. McConnell’s communications director says he’s expected to remain in the hospital for a few days for treatment and observation. The 81-year-old has served in the Senate since the mid-1980s.

California Pulling Back 54 Million Dollar Prison Contract With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Sales In Other States (Sacramento, CA) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom says his state is pulling back its renewal of a 54-million-dollar contract with Walgreens because of the company’s decision to not sell abortion pills in 20 other states. Walgreens is still selling abortion pills in California, but has stopped selling them in parts of the country where the state attorneys general say it is against local laws. Newsom says California is pulling back the contract to provide prescription drugs to prison inmates in the state.

CDC Investigates Mystery Illness Among 300+ On Galveston Cruise Ship (Galveston, TX) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on a cruise ship out of Galveston. The Ruby Princess was on a cruise from February 26th through March 5th. Of the nearly 29-hundred passengers, 284 came down with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, 34 of the more than 11-hundred crew members fell ill. It’s not known when the first case of the disease was reported. The CDC is trying to figure out the cause of the sickness, which doesn’t yet have a name.

NYC

Doctor Sentenced For Trading Oxycodone Pills For Sex,

Cash (New York, NY) -- A Manhattan doctor will spend more than 12 years behind bars for trading oxycodone for sex, cocaine and cash. Prosecutors say Howard Adelglass operated a pain management clinic in Midtown and wrote thousands of prescriptions for oxycodone and other pain relief pills for patients he knew did not need the pills for any legitimate reason. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Adelglass would solicit and receive sex acts, cocaine and cash payments in exchange for the pills. Prosecutors allege he gave the drugs to people already addicted to opioids, and some of them would then sell the oxycodone pills on the street.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

Habitat for Humanity Dedication Ceremony

The Guadalupe County Habitat for Humanity will have a Dedication Ceremony of the Montanez family home from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at 957 Allende St.

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.

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.

The Nutty Elks Spring Fling Artisan & Craft Show

The Nutty Elks Spring Fling Artisan & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Seguin Elks Lodge, located at 1331 CH Matthies Jr. in Seguin. Admission and parking are free. There will be music, food trucks, artisans, crafters, collectibles, and more.

One Stroke Flower Painting Class

The Seguin Art League will have a One Stroke Flower Painting Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will learn the one stroke technique by painting different types of flowers and

leaves. The cost is $35 and supplies are included. The class is limited to 10 adults.

Knights of Columbus Pork Steak Plate Sale

The Knights of Columbus will have a Pork steak Plate Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at the Columbus Club, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates include pork steak and three sides for $12.

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 830-3034188 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.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Republican Women Luncheon

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its monthly Luncheon, featuring Former CIA Operations Officer, Eric Burkhart, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23. Lunch is available for $15 by making reservations by March 20. Call or text Glenda Layton at 830-391-3979. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw. com.

Comal Country Music Show

The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The feature guests performers will be Britt Ballenger and Amy Ballenger. The doors open at 6 p.m. with an $8 cover charge. Proceeds benefit Charity.

Co-Ed Youth Volleyball League

The City of Seguin Parks & Recreation Department will offer a Co-Ed Youth Volleyball League for children in the 2nd through 5th grades from Saturday, March 25 through Saturday, May 6. Grades 2nd and 3rd will play from 8 to 9 a.m. and 4th and 5th grades will play from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the volleyball courts near the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is 55 which includes a jersey and team photo. To register, visit www.seguintexas.gov/sports. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Family Matters Presentation

The Precious Life Services will offer a Family Matters presentation from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 in the GVEC Community Room. Participants will learn and discuss ideas to help strengthen your family. Space is limited. The registration deadline is Monday, March 20 by calling 830-372-5980.

Sunrise Lions 4th Annual Springtime Fun Run/Walk

The Seguin Sunrise Lions will have its 4th Annual Springtime Fun Run/Walk beginning with check in at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Walnut Springs Park, to Park West and back. There will be awards for Top Finisher, Best 4 Team Sponsored Finish, Most Sponsored Participants, and Best Themed Costume. The theme is, “I survived the Lions’ Jungle Fun Run.” For more information, call 830-305-2624 or email Marvel.maddox@gmail.com.

Navarro Athletic Booster Club Fundraising Event

The Navarro Athletic Booster Club will have its 10th Annual “Let ‘Em Ride” fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Road. The cost is $25 each pre-sale and $30 at the door. For more information visit the Navarro Athletic Booster Club Facebook page.

Chamber March

After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its March After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at 225 Saunders Suites 6, 8, and 13. The event is sponsored by Paws to Perfection Pet Salon, Pecan City Disc Golf Shop, and URSA Botanicals.

Luling Foundation Scholarships Deadline

The Luling Foundation trade, agriculture and healthcare scholarship applications are due on Friday, March 31. For more information call 830-875-2438. Applications are available online at www.lulingfoundation.org.

Chamber April Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its April Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The cost is $20 per meal for members in advance and $25 for non-members and after Friday, March 31.

Eggapalooza Egg Hunt For All Abilities

The Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, Texas Lutheran University, and the Believe It Foundation will have an Eggapalooza Egg Hunt For All Abilities at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at Bulldog Stadium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. There will be 20,000 eggs to be found and ages 2 to 12 years of age are welcome.

Duckfest 2023

The Navarro Education Foundation will have its Duckfest 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Navarro ISD Campus. The 5K Waddle registration and warm-up begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the helicopter duck drop at noon. For more information on registration and to adopt ducks, visit www.nisd.us (More/ Foundation tab) or email nef2009@aol.com. Find the

Foundation on social media vis NavarroEdFoundation.

SEF Race For Education 5K

The Seguin Education Foundation will have its Race for Education 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at The Backyard, located at 225 N. Saunders St. in Seguin. Information about sponsorship, volunteer, and race registration is available on the SEF’s Facebook page and online at https://tinyurl.com/v3f546dp. Contact K elly Follis at 830-379-0325 or kfollis@seguin.k12.tx.us with questions or for additional information.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony presents “The Wild West,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April. 2 in the Performing Arts Center at Canyon High School in New Braunfels. The event features Akiko Fujimoto, conductor. Pickleball 101 Clinic The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Pickleball 101 Clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the Seguin-Saegert Pickleball Complex, located at 418 W. Mountain St. in Seguin. The clinic is for ages 18 and older. Players must wear athletic closed-toe shoes. Equipment will not be provided. Online registration is required at www.bit.ly/ SeguinPickleballClinic. For more information, call 830401-2480.

Beginning Drawing Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Drawing Class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic drawing techniques. The cost is $30 and supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Good Friday 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. Friday, April 7 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.

Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation will have its 10th Annual Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Pecantown Books & Brews. Register by Monday, April 10 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. The cost is $35 for adults, and the Kids 1 Mile (12 $ under) is $25. For more information and to register, visit: https:// www.grmedfoundation.org/race-to-raise-2023.html. All proceeds benefit the LifeSaver Grant Program, with a portion designated to the General Endowment. Funds raised are used to purchase equipment and materials, and provide support for programs that enhance and advance patient care at GRMC.

Adult Pickleball League

There will be an Adult Pickleball League held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from April 11 through May 16 at the Seguin-Saegert Pickleball Complex, located at 418 W. Mountain St. in Seguin. The league includes four weeks of games and a final Championship Week, played with those of similar skill. Participants must commit to all five

weeks of league play. Inclement weather day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. Players must wear athletic closed-toe shoes. Equipment will not be provided. Online registration is required at www.bit.ly/SeguinPickleballLeague. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 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 Bob Teweles, who will lead an interactive workshop on the advantages of native plants. 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/.

Needle Weaving Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Needle Weaving Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn five easy stitches you can use to make a beautiful wall hanging. This skill can also be used to make handbags, place mats, pillows and more. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www. Freshtrak.com.

Hispanic Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and TAMACC Education Foundation will have its 34th Annual Awards Banquet presentations beginning with a Social Hour at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the Seguin Coliseum. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling 830-372-3151.

Business in the Park 2023

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Business in the Park 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 in Central Park in Downtown Seguin. There will be food trucks, vendors, and live music.

City of Seguin Spring Clean-up Day

The City of Seguin will have its Spring Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22 at the Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum) parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. A proof of residency is required. Accepted items include: junk disposal, scrap metal, appliances (without Freon), a maximum of 10 automobile tires (no larger than 19.5”). Paper shredding will also be available. Items that will not be accepted include: hazardous material or chemicals, brush/limbs, fences, sheds, construction materials or debris, appliances with Freon, tractor-trailer, mower, bike or ATV tires, and no tires from local businessess. For more information, call 830-401-2416 or visit https://bit.ly/SeguinCleanUpDay.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Seguin River 5K Run/Walk

The Seguin Faith Lutheran Church small group, Life Bridge, will have a Seguin River 5k Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Patricia K. Irvine King Pavilion, located at 104 River Dr. East in Seguin. For event details visit www.athleteguild.com/event/seguintx/2023-seguin-5k-river-runwalk. For questions, contact Cody Goetz at SeguinRiverRun@gmail.com.

Festival For Life

The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its Festival For Life from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a rock wall, bouncy castles, dunking booth, live music, dessert auction, and more. There will also be burger tickets available pre-sale or at the door.

Rose Painting Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Rose Painting Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn the steps to complete your own yellow rose of Texas. Once you learn this technique it can be applied to many other forms of art. The class is for adults and the cost is $40 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree

The Seguin Kiwanis Club will have its Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in the parking lot adjacent to the First Methodist Church on N. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates of pancakes and sausage are $10 each. This is a drive-thru event and the Navarro Jazz band will be providing live music. Proceeds benefit scholarships, sponsorships, and other community needs.

Mid-Texas Symphony

The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “Symphonie Fantastique,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April. 30 in Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The event features Akiko Fujimoto, conductor, and John Henry Crawford, cello.

Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Seguin Coliseum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Beginning Water Color Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Water Color Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic watercolor techniques. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.

Freshtrak.com.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www. Freshtrak.com.

Master Naturalist Training Class

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist Chapter will offer a Master Naturalist Training Classes will be held every other Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Nov. 18 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The Cost is $125. For application and class information, visit http://txmn.org/guadalupe and follow the “Certification Training” dropdown or text John Barrington at 830-237-3544. Master Naturalists are volunteers educating the public and working to enhance and preserve the many natural resources and areas of Texas. Learn more about the program at http://txmn.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Aug. 26 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www. Freshtrak.com.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www. Freshtrak.com.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Nov. 18 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830372-5980.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. There is a limited supply and they

are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army New Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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