SDN: April 14, 2023

WEEKEND EDITION

Let the battle BEGIN

World’s second largest chili contest returns to Seguin this weekend

(Seguin) -- Visitors from all over the state will again be stirring the pot this weekend in Seguin during the 52nd annual Texas Ladies State Chili Championship Cook-Off. The chili competition is the world’s second-largest.

The competition has been held in Seguin for the last 32 years.

Excited about welcoming over 150 teams to Seguin is Beverly Maricle, one of the organizers for the event. Maricle says Seguin this weekend will no doubt be home to some of the best chili cooks in the state. But to be named the best, the organization must first have judges. She says anyone in the community is invited to come out and put their tastebuds to work.

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Big Red Barn inviting folks to take a seat at Texas Hold'em Poker table

(Seguin) -- It's time to put on your poker face. Sign-up is still available for this Saturday's Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament being hosted by the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center, a.k.a. The Big Red Barn. The event is being dubbed, the "All In for Agricultural Education" tournament.

Board member Keith Huebinger says the best player at the table will be looking at going home with this year's grand prize.

"This is a sanctioned event through the World Series of Poker so I want to emphasize that the grand prize of this event is a paid seat at the July 23 World Series of Poker in Vegas. So again, we do have tickets available. You can purchase them online. You can purchase them at Westerholm-Koehler Insurance, Gift & Gourmet, and again at the door Saturday," said Huebinger.

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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Photo courtesy City of Seguin

Moonlight & Roses slated for TONIGHT

(Seguin) -- Don’t forget to plan your evening out during this year’s return of Moonlight & Roses. Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street and CVB director, says tonight’s event will include live music and the presentation of the 2022 Downtown Awards.

“It’s just a lovely evening in our Memorial Rose Garden which is inside Walnut Springs Park. It’s where we really try to highlight our memorial roses that we have in the park and so we will have live jazz music from Dirty River Jazz Band performing from 7 to 9 p.m. We’ll also have the presentation of our 2022 downtown awards so we will be recognizing a couple of businesses and individuals who have had a significant impact on downtown Seguin either over this last year or over their lifetime,” said Kramm.

Kramm says back by popular demand will again be the sale of specialty picnic baskets that will be ready to be unpacked that evening.

“To help support the Seguin Main Street Program, we also have some picnic baskets filled with charctuerie, a picnic blanket and wine glasses available for purchase and you can purchase the picnic baskets online or at the visitor’s center beforehand. We recommend purchasing those baskets in advance but we will have some of those available for purchase there at the event as well,” said Kramm.

Kramm says he looks forward to seeing new

faces at this year’s event. He says not only is it a night of recognition but also a night of fun and relaxation.

“It’s definitely a great event for anyone to come to whether you are brand new to town or you have been here your whole life. It’s a relaxing evening to sit in the park and listen to music and it’s free to come out. Just bring your own lawn chair and beverage of choice and have a great evening listening to the music and getting to know your neighbors,” said Kramm.

Those wishing to purchase a picnic basket may do so at moonlightandroses2023.eventbrite.com. The cost is $75 a basket. Moonlight & Roses gets underway at 7 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Rose Garden located just behind the Guadalupe County Justice Center parking lot.

Seguin Heritage Museum opens doors today for anniversary celebration

(Seguin) -- The Seguin Heritage Museum will be celebrating a milestone this evening. The museum today will be celebrating its 24th anniversary with door prizes, hors d' oeuvres, and beverages.

Applauding the museum for remaining a staple in downtown Seguin is Main Street Director Kyle Kramm.

"They are helping to preserve

a lot of our history and culture and are really welcoming visitors to the community and making sure that (they) know all that there is to

know about what Seguin has been and kind of where we are headed," said Kramm.

Kramm says the museum tonight will be unveiling new features as well as the museum’s newest exhibit dedicated to some of the women who found Seguin. He says information on women who served the community as educators, nurses, elected officials, and more is on display. Museum, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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Battle, continued.

“We can always use judges. Usually, 250 to 300 judges are what it takes to pull this off and the more judges we have, the more opinions we have. Right now with our enrollment numbers, the top three will qualify to cook out at Terlingua. So judging is number one. If you don’t want to judge, if you don’t eat chili, you can come out and shop. We have a lot of local vendors that are going to be out here. We have 13 vendors and a food truck. So you can support us by judging, cooking, or just come shop the local vendors,” said Maricle. Maricle says the judging portion of the contest will consume most of Saturday afternoon.

“If you want to judge chili, you can go on to our website and sign-up that way or just come on down to the park. Turn-in is at 1 o’clock and so we would like our judges to arrive at 12:30 so we can start seating them and getting ready for the first round and we do have -- Saturdays is ladies only and then we have a junior competition for young ladies age 7 to 17 and that turn-in is at noon. So you can either come at 11:30 and judge the little ones or you can come at 12:30 the ladies and we usually go about five or six rounds so if you can’t make it right at 12:30 (p.m.), come on down anyway because we will certainly work you in,” said Maricle.

Maricle says the event which will be set up under the big pavilion at Max Starcke Park East brings more than just great cooks to Seguin. She says it brings in dollars as folks shop and eat in Seguin. She says folks arrived on Thursday and will continue their stay until Sunday.

Maricle says the group every year not only applauds the community for coming out to judge and shop but for helping sponsor the event.

“Our sponsors help us pull this off by helping to pay for all of our expenses. This year, we picked up a couple of new sponsors. We have GVEC. We have Fiesta Spices. We have Four Eyes Winery. Mark Herbold from State Farm graciously wrote us a check as well as Westerholm Koehler Insurance. So with these sponsorships, we can give a pretty good donation to our charity which is the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter. They have been our charity of a couple of years and they’ve been very appreciative of what we can do for them and by having community support, we are able to do that,” said Maricle.

Vendors and music gets underway at 10 a.m. To sign up to be a chili judge visit TLSCCO.com.

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Huebinger says entry is $300 a person or $200 per player when registering as a group of four. He says the Ag center is excited and can't wait to welcome all those who have registered to play in the professionally managed event.

"We have a maximum of 275 players and of course, you do need to be 21 years or older. The way it works, again, it's a hold'em poker tournament so it's a matter of players in a process of elimination until we are down to a grand prize winner. Now, there are prizes. The grand prize is the paid ticket which has a $10,000 value to the World Series of Poker. The top 10 winners also receive prizes starting at $500 in value," said Huebinger.

Each ticket includes the cost of dinner plus complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the tournament.

Registration on the day of the event begins at 12:30 p.m. followed by play at 2 p.m. Registration is also available online at texagedu.org. Proceeds from the event go directly to the Big Red Barn and its efforts to educate and provide programming for children throughout the school year.

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"So on Friday evening, they are going to have their anniversary party from 5 to 7 which everybody is invited to attend. They'll be showing off their new media room that they just finished and they also have their True Women exhibit up which actually features artifacts donated from local Seguin women.

So, they have some nurse gowns and things like that from some of the first nurses that were in Seguin as well as

some from the first educators as well," said Kramm.

Kramm adds that the new media room will help bring the stories of Seguin and the museum to life for visitors. He says the anniversary party is also a time for the museum to honor its patrons and reconnect with its members.

The museum is always accepting new members. The cost for membership is $40 for an individual, $50 for a family, $65 for businesses, and $125 for corporate. Membership dues help the museum cover

Photo courtesy Big Red Barn Facebok

Bulldogs Take Series with 10-1 Win Over Schreiner

KERRVILLE, Texas --Texas Lutheran clinched their conference series over Schreiner with a 10-1 road win in a game that started Monday evening and due to weather was not finished until Wednesday evening.

Blake Cappadona (Mont Belvieu/Barbers Hill) started and pitched three solid innings on Monday, striking out three batters while allowing one run on three hits and a walk.

Brendan Beard (Coldspring/Coldspring-Oakhurst) pitched four shutout innings of relief and was credited with the win to improve to 2-1 on the season. Beard struck out three batters and sprinkled six hits and a walk across his four innings of work. Jake Martinez (League City/Bay Area Christian) pitched a scoreless eighth before Adam Peavy (Houston/Memorial) pitched a perfect ninth inning.

Texas Lutheran scratched out five runs on four hits and two walks in the top of the second inning. Asher Bonnell (Round Rock/Stony Point) provided the big blow, smashing a two-run single. Bonnell finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored.

The Mountaineers got on the board in the bottom of the secondscoring on two hits.

The Bulldogs brought home two more runs in the fourth inning to extend their lead to 7-1. Following a lead off walk to Blake Cappadona, Chase Bourgeois (League City/Clear Falls) hit an RBI triple to score Cappadona. Bourgeois would score on a throwing error by the Schreiner shortstop the following at-bat.

The game would be halted at the end of the fourth inning on Monday and resume play on Wednesday.

Texas Lutheran scored three more runs in the sixth to go up 10-1. Tyler Post (San Antonio/Johnson) legged out a two-RBI triple scoring Bonnell and Bourgeois and Chance Greene (Round Rock/Stony Point) doubled to score Post. Greene finished 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Chase Bourgeois would finish 1-for-1 with four walks and three runs scored. The four walks finishes one walk shy of the program record of five held by three Bulldogs including teammate Blade Strzelczyk.

The Bulldogs return home for a weekend series against Austin College on April 14-15. First pitch is scheduled for 6 PM at Katt-Isbel Field on Friday, April 14. All streaming and live stats links can be found on tlubulldogs.com.

For more information on Texas Lutheran baseball and all TLU athletics, you can find updates on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics and @TLU_Baseball on Twitter, @tlubulldogs on Facebook, and @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok).

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DeLaRosa

Victoria “Vickie” De La Rosa, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on April 13, 2023. Arrangements are pending. Please visit www.treshewell.com.

Koenen

Patti Jean Koenen, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on March 16, 2023, after battling COPD and lung cancer. Patti was born December 14, 1954, to E. Patricia Walsh and Charles William Volkert Jr. in Dover, New Jersey. She married Charles Everett Koenen, Sr. on September 30, 1972 in New Jersey. They had four children together and relocated to Texas in 1984. Patti was “Nana” to 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Patti is preceded in death by her parents and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is survived by her former husband, Charles Everett Koenen, Sr. and their four children, Charles Everett Koenen, Jr. (wife Carol), Kevin Koenen (wife Athena), Stephen Koenen (wife Casey), and Stephanie Adams (husband Albert); her grandchildren Cambry Terry (husband Cory), Lindsay Pennington (husband Bailey), Kaylie Koenen, Haylie Koenen, Lathan Koenen, Katalina Adams, Tyler Koenen, Raelee Adams, Kaylin Koenen, Tripp Adams, and Kaydence Koenen; and great-grandchildren Carter and Callan Terry, and Brooklyn Pennington. Other survivors include her sisters, Carol Henriksen (husband Steve) and Karen Bodine; her brother, Charles William Volkert III (wife Pauline); and many other beloved family and friends.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate her life with a memorial service planned for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14th, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00pm-2:00pm with a reception following at the Seguin Silver Center.

Esther Elizabeth Schmidt, age 97 of Seguin, passed away on April 11, 2023. Esther was born on May 5, 1925 in Belmont, Texas to Rella (Cheatham) and Marvin Preuss.

Esther is preceded in death by her loving husband, Adlai Schmidt, her daughter, Nancy Goodwin, her parents and her brothers, Marvin, Eugene and Glenn Preuss.

Survivors include her son, Mike Schmidt and wife Doreen; grandson, Michael Schmidt, Jr. and wife Angie; granddaughter, Melissa Elizabeth Locklear and husband Jake; great-grandchildren, Cole, Tate and Reid Schmidt, and Maddie, Maren, and Michael Doak Locklear; sister, Florence McQuaig and husband Marshall; brother, Billy Preuss and wife Mary Lou; sisters-in-law, Valda Preuss and Isabel Preuss; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will begin on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 9 a.m. at Friedens Church followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Sonja Phillips and the Rev. Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Schmidt, Jr., Jake Locklear, Glenn Preuss, Buddy Preuss, Joey Preuss, and Danny Preuss.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedens Church, 2555 Friedens Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

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.

Heat Exhaustion A Concern For Taylor Swift Concert Fans In Tampa

(Tampa, FL) -- Fans attending one of Taylor Swift’s concerts at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa this Thursday, Friday and Saturday face risks that include heat exhaustion and crowd-related injuries. Bayfront Health Emergency physician Dr. Eric Shamas says “Swifties” need to make sure they’re properly hydrated and need to watch out for signs of possible heat-related illness. Shamas says Swift fans should pace themselves and take a break during the concert, which is expected to last three hours with temperatures at the start around 80 degrees.

Texas Plan To Import Drugs From Canada

(San Antonio, TX) -- There is bipartisan support for a bill in the state legislature that would allow Texas to import certain lowpriced drugs from Canada. The bill’s author, State Representative James Talarico, says Texans pay twice as much as Canadians for prescription drugs. His bill would change that. The bulk-importation program would result in savings of 60-to-70-percent for consumers and millions of dollars for state agencies on prescription drug costs.

Study Ranks Massachusetts First For Child Health Care

(Undated) -- A new study ranks Massachusetts first when it comes to best states for Children’s health care. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 33 key indicators of quality and access to children’s health care and cost, and the Bay State came out on top, followed by Washington DC and Rhode Island. Mississippi ranked last, followed by Texas and Louisiana.

White House Designates Fentanyl Laced With Tranquilizer An “Emerging Threat”

(Washington, DC) -- The White House is warning that an animal tranquilizer could worsen the nation’s ongoing drug crisis. The Biden administration on Wednesday declared that illicit fentanyl mixed with an animal tranquilizer known as xylazine [[ zai-luh-zeen ]] is an “emerging threat” and is linked to a rising number of fatal overdose deaths in the U.S. It’s the first time a presidential administration has formally labeled a drug as an emerging threat for the country. The designation now requires the federal government to coordinate a national response.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 830379-6790. 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.

My Sister’s Keeper Identity Theft Zoom

My Sister’s Keeper of Refuge III Church will offer an Identity Theft Zoom at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15. Mr. Sam Aaron, Global Lead IT Consultant will provide tips and advice on cyber protection. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. To join, visit www.zoom.us/join. Enter Meeting ID: 275 061 3378. To join by phone, dial 1-346248-7799 and enter Meeting ID: 275 061 3378##.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NARFE Meeting

The National Active & Retired Federal Employees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 21 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center, located at 701 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The program will be “New Braunfels Bond Initiatives,” by Jenna Vinson of the City of New Braunfels. For more information, call Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482.

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/seguintx/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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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 830-379-6382.

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/.

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.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. in Geronimo.

JUNE

Help Seguin Shine Application Deadline

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept Help Seguin Shine Applications until Friday, June 2. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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.

Children Five to Nine Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages five to nine from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make pinch pots, foam masks, Kandinsky pieces of art, wall hangings and learn the use of patterns, texture, design, and color. For more information or to register, call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

Children 10 and Over Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages 10 and older from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make clay boxes, print with natural found objects, make wind socks and learn to create texture, use templates, and work with color, line, and form. For more information or to register, call 830305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

JULY

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.

AUGUST

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.

SEPTEMBER

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.

OCTOBER

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.

NOVEMBER

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.

ONGOING COMMUNITY CALENDAR ITEMS

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 830-303-4188 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.

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 830-372-5980.

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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