COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TX FAME/TSTC Preview Event

The Texas FAME Lone Star Chapter and Texas State Technical College will have a Preview Event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the chapter’s FAME Technical Center inside Building A of the Central Texas Technology Center, located at 2189 FM 758 in New Braunfels. Recruiters will be on-site to assist with the application process for courses which will begin in August 2023. To register for courses, visit https://bit.ly/3njWMM9.

Matador Family Bash

The Superintendent Student Advisory Team will host a Matador Family Bash on Thursday, April 13 at Matador Stadium. There will be games/fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and a showing of the movie, “RIO,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets and pillows for comfort on the football field. The concession stand will be open for food purchases.

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 830386-0334.

Moonlight & Roses

The Seguin Main Street program will have its Moonlight & Roses event at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14 in the Memorial Rose Garden. Picnic baskets for two which includes a charcuterie board with cheese, meat, crackers, pickles/ olives, nuts, fresh berries, and a little sweet treat, 2 wine glasses, and a blanket are available for $75. There will also be live music by The Dirty River Jazz Band and the presentation of the 2022 Downtown Awards. To purchase a basket or for more information, call 830-401-2445.

Zonta Scholarships Deadline

The Zonta Club of Seguin will award two (2) non-traditional memorial scholarships to two Guadalupe County Women who qualify. The deadline for applying is Saturday, April 15. For assistance in applying, call 830-379-6790. Information and applications are available at https://seguinzonta.org/scholarship-application.

Zonta Rummage Sale

The Zonta Club of Seguin will have a Rummage Sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at the National Guard Building, located at 1002 S. Guadalupe St. in Seguin.

Shoot For Scholarship

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin will have its Shoot For Scholarship from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at Moyesway Shooting Sports, located at 12601 FM 20 in Kingsbury. Main Event prices are $100 per youth and $125 per adult. Side Event prices are $50 per youth and $60 per adult. There will also be food trucks on site for breakfast and lunch. Pre-register at www.iclays.com.

Veterans and First Responders Breakfast

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have its monthly Veterans and First Responders Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at 1331 C H Matthies Jr. in Seguin.

Elks Lodge Craft Fair

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have its Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at 1331 C H Matthies Jr. in Seguin.

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.

All-In For Agricultural Education Fundraiser

There will be an All-in For Agricultural Education Fundraiser at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center (The Big Red Barn) on Saturday, April 15. There will be complimentary beverages and snacks. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Registration is $300 up to the day of the event. To register and buy online visit https://texagedu.org, or to buy in person at Westerholm Koehler Insurance, Gift and Gourmet, The Big Red Barn.

Sweet Home Choir Day

The Sweet Home Baptist Church will have its Choir Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16. The guest minister will be Rev. Kevin Nelson of the Calvary Baptist Church of San Antonio.

Summer Strings and Choral Camps Registration

Registration for the July 10 through July 14 Summer Strings and Choral Camps, for grades 2 through 6, runs from Monday, April 17 unit Saturday, July. The camps will be held at the Schuech Fine Arts Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The cost is $125 and discounts are available. For more details and to register, visit www.tlucma.org.

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.

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.

Comal Country Music Show

The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured guests performers will be Bob Appel and Denise Steele. The doors open at 6 p.m. with an $8 cover charge. Proceeds benefit Charity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/seguin-tx/2023-seguin-5k-river-runwalk. For questions, contact Cody Goetz at SeguinRiverRun@gmail.com.

Seguin ISD Community Kite Festival

The Seguin ISD will have its 2nd Annual Community Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Manuel C. Castilla Park, located at 2402 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. There will be music, games, vendor booths, community resources, free food or food truck options, arts & craft, kite making, kite flying, and door prizes. Bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting. The event is recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month (May) by the Seguin ISD ACE Program, Student Services, and Whole Child Initiatives.

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