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Schools to extend closure into April

In a letter to parents Tuesday afternoon, Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez says he realizes that this extended closure places stress and hardship on their students, staff and families.

However, he says this extended closure is necessary in the district's continued vigilance to minimize the spread and exposure of COVID19.

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(Seguin) — Based on the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Seguin, Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts have chosen to extend their shut down by an additional two weeks. At this time, the districts will be reopening its schools and offices on Monday, April 6.

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Seguin ISD encourages families, staff to respond to travel survey

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD says it's doing all that it can to address its future during these next few weeks. In doing so, Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez on Monday afternoon, shared information about an online survey that he announced in a letter to the community. He says that survey, which was created and implemented by his administration team, has already shed plenty of good information specific to the district.

"We are surveying our families and our staff and that survey went out late (Monday) afternoon and as of just a few minutes ago (Monday night), we've already received over 220 responses. We also have to keep in mind that we have families and staff members who Gutierrez says the district will help facilitate have traveled to over 20 states and over seven online educational opportunities for students. different countries so on top of conversations He says Seguin High School students who do not have a device at home for online learning can pick up a Chromebook this Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. or Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

that are happening with local and state agencies, we are also looking at data that is coming from the individuals that we serve and we have to really look closely at everything that comes our way in order to make a decision," said Gutierrez.

The survey is for those who have traveled outside a 150-mile radius from Seguin since March 6. The numbers he mentioned are obviously much higher today as those survey results continue to come in.

Again, the Seguin ISD is still asking that staff and students self-report or respond to the survey that's now available on the district's website.

He says all this data unique to the Seguin ISD will continue to be collected as the district looks beyond the April 6 date. The district on Tuesday announced that it would be extending its closure into April.

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By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera up which will be located in the Seguin High School bus loop.

(Seguin) -- There's some good news for Seguin ISD faculty and staff. Seguin ISD employees Information for elementary and middle school won't have to worry about their paychecks while students who need a device for online learning schools are closed. will also be shared with families by Monday, March 23.

The Seguin ISD Board of Trustees Monday night approved a resolution that supports its He says as they distribute devices to students current employees. The board resolution is an who need them, they will also include Emergency Declaration and a response to information about available WiFi locations COVID-19. throughout the city.

See EXTENDED, page 2 The resolution includes the district's

commitment to still pay their employees even though they are being told to stay home at this time. Other than the food service employees and custodians, all other employees are being restricted from the campus.

Dr. Gutierrez says they are seriously considering each reopening or closure plan that is available to them. Dr. Gutierrez says with 7,500 students and more than 1,000 employees, every possibility is being considered. He says they want to be proactive, while still staying on top of the message of social distancing -- an attempt to help slow down the spread of the virus.

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Seguin ISD adds schools Seguin, Navarro plus Marion to meal curbside service ISD among the schools to Dr. Gutierrez says assistance is also available for those families who feel they need a little more help than just the daily meals.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Two more schools have been added to the list of Seguin ISD campuses serving as host sites for breakfast and lunch meals.

With schools extending their closure, Seguin ISD Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez says the nutrition department has also expanded the locations for kids to get a free meal each weekday.

"We added two more sites -- Jefferson Elementary School and Ball Early Childhood where we would be providing meals for both breakfast and lunch. We really want to encourage our parents and guardians to consider coming to one of our sites for meals. I know that there is unexpected circumstances and now having to ensure that we are taking care of our children at home and one of the things that we can do to ease that burden is to provide meals but also for our families who are in need to provide meals both breakfast and lunch. So, I want to encourage our community to consider that. I also want to add that your students do not have to be with you in the vehicle so we feel that that is important for everyone to know," said Gutierrez.

"In addition, we also have what we call backpack foods and if you go through the line and express that you would like a backpack meal or two or three that we are also offering that for families that need dinner or weekend food. We are really trying to do everything we can to support our community during this crisis and it's our hope that this passes soon but there are no guarantees and so until things change, we are going to continue to put into place efforts to support our students in ensuring they have access to food," said Gutierrez.

In addition to Jefferson and Ball, meals can also be picked up in the parking lots of Koennecke, McQueeney and Rodriguez Elementary Schools plus Seguin High School.

The curb site pick up will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Like Seguin, Navarro ISD will also continue to offer up curbside meals. The free curbside meals will be served each day this week at the Navarro Intermediate Cafeteria. Meals will be distributed on the west side of the cafeteria.

The to go meals will be available from 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. each day. Each meal will include lunch and a next day breakfast.

Navarro ISD will issue meals to any Navarro student that is 18 years and younger. Adults that are accompanying children must have their child present in order to receive a meal.

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keep their doors closed continuing to have community spread or whether it has been Paper packets for learning will contained." She also says UIL also be available for pick up from has required the cancellation of the different campuses for those all events and practices through families who may need them.

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In his message to families, Gutierrez says students will The district will provide more receive credit for work information on its plan for remote learning for all students completed during the break. by this Friday.

He says principals and teachers will communicate with students Marion ISD Superintendent and families in regard to Kelly Lindholm thanks the instructions for these online and community and its families for paper packet learning their patience. She says over the past few days, “the situation has opportunities. been very fluid changing Navarro ISD Superintendent Dee seemingly hour by hour" -Carter's message to families was making the decision not only much the same. Carter says difficult but necessary. health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the Like Seguin, Marion teachers and state and in the counties administrators have also already surrounding Guadalupe County. begun working on plans for She says suspending operations distance learning opportunities for this length of time will allow which are set to begin next week. them to determine, in coordination with local health All districts were set to return to officials, whether the virus is school this Monday, March 23.

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Why you should care about the coronavirus, despite your gut telling you it's all an overreaction

By Darren Dunn, general manager of KWED Radio/Seguin Daily News (Seguin) -- I want to be careful. I don't want to use a tone that sounds like I'm talking down to people. I'm not, but I want to be honest about what we are saying to people as part of our coverage of the coronavirus. There are real health and economic crises being generated by COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus that's spreading around the globe. These are real problems. By the way, these are our problems -- yours and mine. This is why you are seeing such huge responses at the global, federal, state and local levels.

Let's be honest. Early on, this felt like no big deal to many of us, because it was largely covered that way. It was first covered widely as a political issue. Trump is bad. Trump is good -- Obama was bad. Meanwhile, the science community kept sounding the same alarms over and over again. They said "this is not only a China problem, this is a pandemic in the making, we need to be prepared, we need testing, we need to mitigate the spread any way we can, we need to be prepared to take some bold steps, we don't have the capacity at hospitals or clinics any level to handle a huge spike in cases, and the death toll will rise rapidly if we do nothing." We unfortunately, missed the window to do widespread testing and isolation of sick patients as a way to start to minimize the spread, so the best way to curb the spread of the virus now is to keep people away from each other, while testing efforts continue to ramp up. Think about how the federal response has progressed, particularly over the last few weeks. First, it was no big deal for Americans, then it was let's cancel a few

presidential rallies, then it moved to social distancing, next it was no groups of 50 or more. On Monday, the president said gatherings should be limited to only 10 people and added that this issue could carry over into late summer or early fall. This isn't a made-for-TV drama that was cooked up by libtards, kooks, globalists, Never-Trumpers, Tucker Carlson or Nancy Pelosi. It's a real situation, but I want to stress it doesn't mean it's a time for panic. You do not need to panic.

The scientific data doesn't suggest that we panic. It does, however, say that significant mitigation efforts need to continue. This is not a time for skeptical leadership. The president has now made it clear. This is not a joke, despite all the stuff you have read online or have watched on TV several weeks ago.

Please, catch up!

Before I say more, I want to address the coronavirus comparisons that are still being made to H1N1, to the regular seasonal flu, to the Spanish Flu, to the bubonic plague, or to seasonal allergies. First, we don't know how this story ends, so telling me how many people are killed by the flu each year is pointless. It's also why we keep telling people to get a flu shot. By the way, those flu deaths could be greatly reduced if more of us got the flu shot. Of course too many of us don't, because our favorite uncle told us that he got a flu shot once, and it gave him a raging case of the flu. But again, I digress. Second, what's your point about the other diseases and their death tolls? How high does it need to be, before you think the scientists are right? Are you willing to bet on the lives of 20 percent of the population that your very unscientific

hunch is right? Some are saying by their words and actions that "it's not that bad."

Really!? So, we wait until it gets worse? We are nearing a tipping point. That's not what I'm saying. That's what the scientists are saying.

The said it again just one day ago.

The reason for the dramatic responses over the last week to 10 days was the release of the CDC models on coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths. The data, produced by the models, confirmed that this wasn't just something to talk about, it was something that required an immediate response. Think about the president's tone initially, and think about how he sounds now. That's not just because the stock market is suffering. Stuff just got real. It got real for most of those in power, because everything has changed, and changed in a way that if we don't take these dramatic steps now, we might be facing this crisis well into next year, instead of just for a few months or so. Keeping the virus cases from spiking is not just addressing the public health concerns, but also it's designed to provide long term assistance to our economy. I know everything these days seems to be filtered through a hyper-partisan prisms. That's part of the challenge we are facing now. I will say that if there's a blame to be placed on some members of the national press, it's that they spent too much time talking early on talking about things they thought President Trump should have said differently. They, instead, should have focused only on what the science folks were saying, because their message hasn't changed very much. But they couldn't resist a good story based on the president's Twitter feed. They got caught covering the

politics, and that wasn't the real story. If you consumed those stories and all of the analysis that went along with them early on, then you might have reached a conclusion that it has nothing to do with the reality of the coronavirus situation today. Again, I say -- it's time for you to catch up.

Newt Gringrich, the former Speaker of the House, wrote a piece recently that detailed his first hand experience watching the COVID19 outbreak in Italy. He shares why Americans have to take this seriously, and that these steps are not an "overreaction." We don't need to overreact, and you don't need to hoard toliet paper, bleach products or masks. So what should you do. Heed the advice of the scientific community, avoid crowds if you can, practice good hygiene, and remember that this too shall pass -- eventually. By the way, if you are one of the hoarders out there, please share some of those sanitizing products with doctors and clinics in your area. We need to make sure we are helping to take care of the people who need to take care of the sick as the virus numbers grow. Hopefully, we can prevent a spike in cases, but again this is about being prepared.

If this all scares you and makes you feel uncomfortable, take a take a very deep breath and then exhale. Do that three times, and then reconsider what we are all being asked to do and why. Is it a deep state conspiracy? Is it fake news? Is the data all made up? It's none of those things. Folks, this is a test of our faith in our God and/or science, and a test of our humanity. Do what you can to help reduce the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, be well and stay well.

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Texas Lutheran's Tyler Post named SCAC Hitter of the Week (Seguin) - Tyler Post, a freshman first baseman/designated hitter from San Antonio, Texas, has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Baseball Hitter of the Week for games played from Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15.

Senior outfielder Rafe Chaumette of Trinity finished off his season with two multi-hit games, leading fifth-ranked Trinity to a 3-0 record last week. The senior went 6-for-9 (.667) with three doubles and five runs scored in his two games played. He went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three runs scored in Monday's win over New Jersey City, then went 2-for-4 with two runs scored to close out his season. He also stole three bases in the two games.

Post homered twice, reached base four times, and drove in three as the Bulldogs defeated DeSales (Pa.) 16-3 on Tuesday.

Post hit a solo home run in the middle of TLU's three consecutive home runs in the second inning and then belted a two-run in the sixth to slug 4.000 on the day. He also had a pair of walks and two runs scored.

With Tuesday's perfect effort, Post raised his average to .385 and his RBI total to 13 in 12 games played.

TLU has had three of the six award winners for SCAC Baseball Hitter of the Week in 2020. Alex Cornman was the Week 2 winner, and Tyler Cauley was the Week 5 winner.

SCAC Baseball Hitters-of-the-Week

Tyler Post TLU Baseball's season has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 health threat. The NCAA and the SCAC have canceled spring championships for the 2020 season.

The NCAA announced last week that all student-athletes will receive an extra season of eligibility with the 2020 seasons being cut short.

Other Outstanding Performances in the SCAC: Senior outfielder Byron Dowdell II of Southwestern, in what could possibly be the last game of his collegiate career, went 3-for-5 with consecutive home runs to plate four RBIs and score three runs, finishing the week hitting .333 to help the Pirates go 2-0.

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Texas Lutheran's Matthew McArthur named SCAC Men's Golfer of the Week (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran junior Matthew McArthur was named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Golfer of the Week after his performance at last week's BSN Sports Dataw Invite in Dataw, S.C. McArthur placed fifth overall in the 88-golfer field, and he led the Bulldogs to a sixth-place team finish.

The overnight leader after rounds of 73 and 71 last Monday, McArthur shot a 76 on Tuesday and finished three shots behind individual champion Brendon Lowrance of McMurry.

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The honor for McArthur marks the fifth time in the 2019-20 season that the Bulldogs had an SCAC Men's Golfer of the Week.

Other outstanding performances in the SCAC:

First-year golfer Daniel Nunez of Trinity finished alone in fourth after shooting 1-under 71 each day for a 142 total at the Schreiner Spring Shootout. He was just one stroke from the leaders of the tournament.

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Christian Rodriguez, Southwestern University

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Henry Phavorachit, University of St. Thomas

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Chase Maus, Texas Lutheran University

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Jake Sitterle, Schreiner University

Sophomore Christopher Cameron of Schreiner joined Dallas' Montalvo and Wade as part of the four-way tie for 14th place with a two-day 151 at the Schreiner Shootout to pace the Mountaineers.

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Chase Maus, Texas Lutheran University

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Chase Maus, Texas Lutheran University

SCAC Men's Golfers-of-the-Week

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Jake Sitterle, Schreiner University

Junior Emilio Montalvo of Dallas, along with teammate Jacob Wade, finished tied for 14th in the 58-player field at the Schriener Spring Shootout with a twoday total of 151. Montalvo had rounds of 76 and 75.

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Jr., age 61 of McQueeney, passed away on March 16, 2020.</div> Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at San Geronimo Cemetery with Chaplain Oscar Benavidez officiating.

Johnnie was born on June 17, 1959 in Quonset Point, RI to Marie Helen (Jacobs) and John Delbert Warus, Sr. A son of an Army Sargent First Class, USA (Ret.) Johnnie grew up in military fashion, moving where his father was needed, eventually settling in McQueeney.

John Delbert “Johnnie” Warus, He was a Diesel Mechanic with

Wal Mart and then moved to the (Ret.) brother, Dale Warus and Deli and Bakery. grandmother, Anna Warus.

He will be remembered as the former Post 245 Detachment Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, H U Wood Post 245 in Seguin.

He is survived by his mother Marie Warus, as well as many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Post 179 American He also served as the 14th District Legion Riders, c/o Walton F. Detachment Commander of the Hoffmann Memorial Post 179, Sons of the American Legion.

410 W. Coll St., New Braunfels, Johnnie is currently a member of Texas, 78130. the Sons of the American Legion, You are invited to sign the guest Post 179 in New Braunfels. book at www.treshewell.com.

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Religion Fish Fry Fridays at OLG

Lenten Season at Grace Lutheran

The Bazaar Committee of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will have a Fish Fry every Friday of Lent from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Center. Catfish plates and shrimp plates are $9. Codfish plates are $10. Plates include French fries, green beans, and coleslaw. No seating will be available. Drive through only.

The Grace Lutheran Church will observe the season of Lent with the theme, "Eyes on Jesus," at 7 p.m. every Wednesday until Holy Week.

Community Workout Fundraiser

The Straight Street Church will have its Stop the Violence Community Rally/Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at 2517 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a motorcycle and car show, lawn chair concert, live music, bounce houses, food, and face painting.

Pastor & Wife Anniversary Celebration

The WATOTO Ministries, a children’s choir from Uganda, will perform and shar testimonies at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Faith Lutheran Church.

The La Trinidad Youth Ministry will have a Community Workout with Aftermath Strength at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at 2896 - A Huber Rd. The workout is for all ages and fitness levels. $10 donation. Proceeds go towards La Trinidad Youth Ministry.

The Sweet Home Baptist Church will celebrate its Pastor & Wife 7th Anniversary at 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 22. The guest pastor will be Rev. Kris Bell and congregation of True Light Baptist Church of Austin.

Youth Day Postponed

The Refuge III Church has postponed its Youth Day Sunday, March 22 at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For more information call 830-303-6478.

Women’s Day Program

The I Am Redeemed Bible Church will have its 2nd Annual Women’s Day Program at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at 117 S. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. The colors are yellow and black and the guest speaker will be Pastor Iris Woodard James of the Prince of Peace Baptist Church in San Antonio. Refreshments will follow the program. For more information call Sis. Cynthia Crutcher at 830-660-5297.

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Rummage and Bake Sale The Immaculate Conception Church will have a Rummage and Bake Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at 213 N. Barnett St. in Marion. For more information call 618-9774474.

Open Car Show The McQueeney Baptist Church will have an Open Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at 201 Schumann Road in McQueeney, Motorcycles are also welcome. Registration is free. There will also be music, vendors, and a Bistro providing sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. Trophies will be awarded at 1:30 p.m. For more information call 210-265-9200 or 830557-5532.

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Elks Bingo Cancellation The Seguin Elks Lodge has cancelled all of it

Hispanic Chamber Power Fish Fry Fridays at OLG Farmers' The Bazaar Committee of Our Lady of Cancellation Luncheon Postponement Guadalupe Church will have a Fish Fry every

The Seguin Hispanic Chamber's Annual Men and Women's Power Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at the Seguin Coliseum has been postponed with a tentative date of Municipal Court Thursday, April 16. The luncheon will pay Cancellations tribute to a group of men and women for their All trials and court hearings at Seguin service and leadership in the Seguin community.

Municipal Court have been cancelled through Tickets are $10 and are available at the Hispanic Chamber office, located at 971 W. Court St. in the end of the month.

Seguin. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Friday of Lent from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Center.

Catfish plates and shrimp plates are $9. Codfish plates are $10. Plates include French fries, green beans, and coleslaw. No seating will be available. Drive through only.

Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a dance featuring the Randy Harrison & the Posse from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Geronimo VFW, located at Seguin Public Library 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at McQueeney Lions Bingo Closure 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information The Seguin Public Library will be closed Cancellation call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

The McQuenney Lions Club will not be having through Sunday, March 22 and will re-open Monday, March 23. Reservations of meeting Bingo Thursday, March 19.

Silver Center Dance rooms and study rooms will be cancelled There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison Master Gardeners Meeting effective immediately. The decision was made at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Silver to limit mass gatherings out of an abundance of Cancellation Center. The doors open at with $8 admission for The Master Gardeners of Guadalupe County caution to citizens. members and $10 for non-members. For more Monthly Meeting scheduled for Thursday, information, visit silvercenterseguin.com or call March 19 has been cancelled. Follow the 830-303-6612.

Summer Day Camp Facebook page for updates.

Registration

The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp program registration is now open. The cost is $85 per week with a $25 registration fee. The camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 1 through July 31 at A.J. Briesemeister Middle School. For more information call 830-401-2480.

Golf Pro Shop Relocation

The Starcke Park Golf Course Pro Shop operations have temporarily re-located to the Parks & Recreation building located at 600 River Drive West in Max Starcke Park. For more information call 830-401-2490.

Alcoholics Anonymous

The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

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Market

The Big Red Barn has cancelled its Farmers' Market scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 21. For more information call or text 830-379-0933, or email redbarnseguin@gmail.com.

42 Tournament Cancellation

The Big Red Barn has cancelled its 42 Tournament scheduled from 8 to 9 a.m.

Saturday, March 21. The fee is $40 per team and lunch is $10. For more information call 830379-0933.

Music & Milestones LWVCA Benefit

The Music & Milestones benefiting the League of Women Voters of the Comal Area has been postponed that was scheduled for Saturday, March 21.

Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $9. The VFW K of C Pancake Breakfast Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For Republican Women The K of C has cancelled its Pancake Breakfast reservations or more information call 830-379Luncheon for Saturday, March 21 Our Lady of Guadalupe 0506 or 830-305-8829.

The Guadalupe Republican Women has Catholic Church. cancelled its Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, Battle of the Bands March 26 at the Seguin Silver Center.

Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun Run/Walk The 18th Annual Rock and Roll Battle of the Rescheduled Bands for kids semifinals will be held Sunday, AARP Tax Aide Program The Seguin Sunrise Lions has rescheduled its March 22 at Krause's Cafe, and Sunday, March The AARP Tax Aide Program will provide free Saturday, March 21 3rd Annual Springtime Fun 29 at Blue Bonnet Palace. The finals will be electronic filing (E-File) of Federal Income Tax Run/Walk for Saturday, September 26 at Walnut held Sunday, April 26 at Gruene Hall. For more Returns for the elderly, low and medium income Springs Park. For more information visit the information visit www.cis-sct.org. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays to Facebook page, Sunrise Funrunwalk, call 830Saturday, April 11 at the Seguin Public Library 379-8033, or email Vietnam Veterans Ceremony (2nd floor) located at 313 W. Nolte St. Bring all marvel.maddox@gmail.com.

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines and the related tax and identification documents in order Guadalupe County Veterans Service Office will to receive tax return filing assistance. a Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at 10 a.m.

Sunset Lions Rummage Sale have The Seguin Sunset Lions will have a Rummage Monday, March 23 at the SS American Hotshot's Fish Fry & Washers Tournament Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March Memorial, located at 450 Naumann Road in Postponed Date to be Determined 21in the parking lot of Century 21 (Behind Taco Seguin. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce has Bell). Donations will also be accepted. All Veterans who served from November 1, 1955 to postponed its10th Annual Hotshot's Fish Fry & proceeds benefit local charities. For more May 15, 1975 are encouraged to RSVP by Monday, March 23 by calling 830-303-8870 or Washers Tournament scheduled for Friday, information call 830-305-2416. emailing dina.dillon@youngmarines.com.

March 20 at the Starcke Park Pavilion.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE To ensure non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.

Community Session

Computer

The Texas Lutheran University will offer a free Community Computer Session from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in the Seguin Hall Computer Lab.

Blood Drive

Texas Lutheran University will have a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 in the Blood Mobile next to Tschoepe Hall. To schedule an appointment, access the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC) donor portal. For more information call 830-372-8068 or email canderson@tlu.edu.

Kiwanis Club Meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

TLU VITA Tax Clinics

The TLU Business Department will provide free tax return preparation assistance to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. The clinics will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and will also be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through April 13 in the Beck Center, Lower Level. There will be no clinics the week of spring break, March 14-21.

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Chicken Salad Box Lunch Stop the Violence Fundraiser Postponed Community The Zonta Club of Seguin has postponed its Rally/Fundraiser Chicken Salad Box Lunch Fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, March 26.

Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market

The Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market is held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market Facebook page or call 210722-9054.

Chamber Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce has cancelled its Mixer scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at First United Bank.

Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.

Silver Center Dance

There will be a dance featuring the Randy Harrison and the Posse at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Silver Center. The doors open at with $8 admission for members and $10 for non-members. For more information, visit silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-303-6612.

Spring Plant Sale

The Gonzales Master Gardeners Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 28 in downtown Gonzales on Texas Heroes Square at the corner of St. Joseph and St. Lawrence Streets. For more information call 830-672-2953 or visit gonzalesmastergardeners.org.

The Straight Street Church will have its Stop the Violence Community Rally/Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at 2517 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a motorcycle and car show, lawn chair concert, live music, bounce houses, food, and face painting.

12th Annual Cajun Jamboree Postponed

The Seguin Outdoor Learning Center has postponed its 12th Annual Cajun Jamboree scheduled for Saturday, March 28. For more information call 830-305-5000.

Ruben Perez II Memorial Golf Tournament

The Ruben Perez II Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 29 at Starcke Park Golf Course. The format is a 4Man Scramble with $85 fee. All proceeds will benefit the Ruben Perez II Memorial Scholarship. To register, call 512-557-4096, 830-305-4504, or 830-391-7307.

Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a dance featuring the Countrymen from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $9. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.

Call for Nominations

The Seguin Commission on the Arts is seeking nominations for its Outstanding Contributor to the Arts in Seguin that will be announced during the Art at the Texas event May 8.

Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Seguin Main Street Program by mail to P.O. Box 591, Seguin, TX 78156 or by email to mainstreet@seguintexas.gov. Nominations are due by Monday, March 30. For more information call 830-401-2448.

Book Nuts Book Club

The Seguin Public Library will host its free monthly Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 30. This month’s book discussion will be "The Water Dancer," by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Community Session

Computer

The Texas Lutheran University will offer a free Community Computer Session at 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31 in Tschoepe 103.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training Seminar

The Seguin Police Department will offer a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training Seminar from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 in the 1st floor meeting room at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin.

Open to adults. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To register call 830401-2378.

Seguin Toastmasters

Premier

The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit www.seguinpremier.toastmastersclubs.org.

Community Session

Computer

The Texas Lutheran University will offer a free Community Computer Session at 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2 in Tschoepe 103.

TruLight127 Blue Jean Ball

The TruLight127 will have a Blue Jean Ball fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Conference Center & Spa, located at 1001 E. McCary Ln. in San Marcos. Tickets are $125 and all proceeds TruLight Youth Village. For more information email sondra@trulight127.org.

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