COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 via 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 Kelly Follis at 830-379-0325 or kfollis@seguin.k12.tx.us with questions or for additional information.

La Trinidad UMC Palm Sunday

Service

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will begin its Bilingual Holy Week Services with a 10:45 a.m. Palm Sunday Service on Sunday, April 2 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

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 830-401-2480.

Chamber 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 per meal is $25.

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.

La Trinidad UMC Maunday Thursday Service

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church continues its Bilingual Holy Week Services with a 7 p.m. Maunday Thursday Service on Thursday, April 6 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

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.

La Trinidad UMC Good Friday Service

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church continues its Bilingual Holy Week Services with a 7 p.m. Good Friday Service on Friday, April 7 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

La Trinidad UMC Easter Services

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will have an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. and an Easter Service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 9 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-1991.

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 businesses. For more information, call 830-401-2416 or visit https://bit.ly/SeguinCleanUpDay.

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