COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sounds of Seguin Car Show

The Seguin High School Matador Band will have its Sounds of Seguin Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Seguin High School Parking Lot, located at 1315 East Cedar St. in Seguin. There will be food, raffles, games, and more. To enter, visit https://tinyurl.com/soscarshow23.com. For more information, email soundsofseguin@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.

Guadalupe Lodge BBQ Fundraiser

The Guadalupe Lodge BBQ Fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 1945 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Plates are $15 and include pulled pork and sausage, sides, dessert and drink. There will be drive through and dine-in available. There will also be a silent auction.

Republican Women Luncheon

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its monthly Luncheon, featuring Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27. To reserve a $15 lunch, call Glenda Layton at 830-391-3979 or email caddobigred@ yahoo.com by Monday, April 24. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.

Glory

Time! Worship, Teaching and Miracles

The River’s of Glory Ministry/Penny Kleinschmidt, will have its Glory Time! Worship, Teaching and Miracles at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24 and at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Hillcrest Church Gymnasium, located at 1440 Eastwood Dr. in Seguin. Admission is free and childcare will not be provided. The speaker will be Kola Emiola, Apostle & Prophet to the Nations Dominion Impact Church, Ibadan, Nigeria. Leading praise and worship will be Sandra Dee Mahone and Dwayne Williams.

Navarro Elementary Pre-K & Kinder Registration and Roundup

There will be a Registration and Roundup for Navarro Elementary from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. for last names A through L and 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. for last names M through Z on Tuesday, April 25. For eligibility requirements and a list of documents required, visit www.es.nisd.us.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its April After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Grain Bin Cafe & Store, located at 121 Dennis Drive in Seguin. For more information, call 830379-6382.

Seguin Art League High School Art Show

The Seguin Art League will have its High School Art Show Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 for all students in grades 9 through 12. Art will be accepted from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in McKeogh Hall at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. There is no entry fee and a prospectus is available at www. seguinartleague.com. Artwork must be ready for display and cannot exceed 36 inches in any direction. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin.

Debutante Program Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony will have Debutante Program Informational meetings at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 or at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more details, contact Jill Law at 830-463-5014 or email mtsdebs@ gmail.com.

Texans Reaching Out

The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its “Texans Reaching Out” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 at The Texas Theatre. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a live auction. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the church office, located at 201 E. Nolte St., Keeper’s Interiors and Gift and Gourmet. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets for which you do not have to be present to win. All proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s community and international outreach efforts. For more information, call Kelly Follis at 830-463-7549.

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.

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. For more information and to register, visit: https:// www.grmedfoundation.org. 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.

Earth Day Festival/Spring Trade Day

Seguin’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival and Spring Trade Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. Residents can learn how to live a greener lifestyle and how Seguin can become a healthier, more sustainable community. Businesses, schools, organizations, and industries will show how to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. Musical groups will perform in the bandstand and there will be activities for children. There will be over 80 vendors throughout downtown selling crafts, jewelry, food, clothes, toys, and more.

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.

May

Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA)

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 18th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy from Saturday, June 10 to Friday, June 16. SAYLA is for Guadalupe County students entering their junior or senior year. The application deadline is Thursday, May 1. For more information, call 830-379-6382. Applications are available online at www.seguinchamber. com/seguin-area-youth-leadership-sayla.

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.

May Chamber State of Education Luncheon

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its May State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 Wednesday, May 3 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be from the Seguin, Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts. The cost of the meal is $20 for member in advance or $25 for non-members and after Friday, April 28. For more information and to make a reservation, call 830-379-6382.

Chamber

After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 1300 King St. in Seguin. The sponsor is Pecan Country Chiropractic. For more information, call 830379-6382.

Mother’s Day Card Creating Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Mother’s Day Card Creating Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. The class is limited to 8 adults. For more information and to register, call 830-305-0472.

Mental Health Conversations

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, NAMI Guadalupe County, and the Seguin Public Library will offer, “From Darkness to Light: Stories and Conversations about Mental Health,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences with mental illness and recovery.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Plants of the Weston Ranch,” with Mark Gustafson, professor of biology at Texas Lutheran University. For more information, visit https:// npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

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