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Seguin High School to welcome new principal

(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD has officially introduced a new school principal for Seguin High School. The formal announcement comes after longtime Principal Dr. Hector Esquivel announced his retirement earlier this spring.

On Tuesday, Cindy Moreno, the chief human resource officer for the Seguin ISD, introduced the newly selected principal, Christine Perez, to members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. District officials say after several qualified

candidates from around the state applied and were interviewed, the district's search led them to an internal candidate, Perez, who up until now served as the director of school leadership.

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Seguin Noon Lions Club returns with annual Spring Fling

(Seguin) -- Do you have a wedding or other special occasion in which you have to feed 50 people? Then tonight might just be your lucky day in landing a delicious catering prize being raffled off during this year’s Seguin Noon Lions Club Spring Fling. The top prize is one of the features of this

year’s drive-thru fundraiser being held today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seguin Silver Center. In addition to serving up some great raffle prizes, the annual fundraiser will be also serving up its popular pork steak dinner being catered by Troy Brown/Next Door Catering.

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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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Seguin among the Friday stops for Hot Rod Tour of Texas

Public invited to enjoy festivities at local distillery

(Seguin) -- Get ready for the sights and sounds of hot rods as they cruise their way into Seguin this Friday. CY distillery, located at 1535 Hoffman Rd., has been chosen as one of the stops in the Hot Rod Tour of Texas. The event is designed to give car and truck enthusiasts the chance to enjoy their vehicles while traveling along the backroads of Texas over a period of four days.

This year’s event featuring hundreds of registered cars will be stopping by and hanging out at the local business. The vehicles are expected to arrive Friday anywhere between 10 and 11 a.m. and will remain parked until 1 p.m.

Excited to have earned a spot on this year’s map is CY distillery Owner Brent Convey.

“I heard about this Hot Rod Tour last year from a friend of mine and I pushed them hard and here we are. We stole the Hot Rod Tour of Texas from the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner. I think that’s a big (deal) because Shiner is a great beer. So,

now we are able to have it here. There will be cars from all over the U.S. including Montana -- as far away as I know -- 300 registered cars. We’ll see how many of them we actually get out,” said Convey.

Convey says the roadtrippers are expected to hit the road in Victoria, making Seguin its first stop of the day on Friday.

“It actually starts Thursday night in Victoria. There’s a kick-off party. We are the very first official stop on the tour. I think there are eight stops altogether but it finishes north of Dallas on Sunday afternoon,” said Convey.

Convey says a free invitation is being extended to anyone who

wants to come out and check out the variety of vehicles that are participating in this year’s tour.

He says even locals are encouraged to pull out their own vehicles from the garage for a chance at some great prizes. He says live music, cocktails plus three food trucks featuring Creole, burgers and brisket will also be available for lunch.

Convey says he’s even dubbed the event as “taking a mental health day to come out and see some cool cars.”

“If you’ve got a cool car, bring it. It’s not just the Hot Rod Tour that can win the prizes. It’s everybody who’s got a cool car that comes in and spends some time with us,” said Convey.

This year’s four day tour is said to include the 300 drivers, 700 attendees and 11 stops. The caravan will be coming into Seguin from Gonzales on U.S. Hwy. 90 Alt. Hoffman Road is located near the Randolph Auxiliary Airfield east of Seguin.

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Addressing the school board, Perez shared her excitement about taking over the reins at Seguin's flagship campus.

"To say that I'm excited is an understatement. I've had a blessing in being able to serve our students, our staff, our community not only as director of school leadership but in my newest role as the 2023-2024 school principal of Seguin High School. I have learned so much just in being at the campus this last month and it reaffirms my decision

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that being back on a campus is fulfilling an energy that was only fueled by my work with campus administrators prior to stepping in this role and I look forward to

Sharing more details behind this year’s catering prize and the other 11 raffle items up for grabs is fellow Lion Pat Sagebiel.

“The top prize is catering for 50 people. ‘But I don’t have 50 friends?’ laughs Sagebiel. ‘Well, I tell them, if you win, you will have more than 50. You will have a hard time deciphering who but Troy Brown and Next Door Catering are giving a meal for 50 people. The winner will determine the choice of meat and the two sides, the date and the time to be agreed on by the winner and Troy Brown so it’s a win, win there, and second prize is a VISA card for $750. We have 10 other good prizes but they are not in the champion level of one and two. The cost is $1 per ticket or if you want the bargain, they are 15 tickets for just $10. I have yet to sell a $1 ticket. People buy a pack.”

Lion Bill Klingemann says tonight’s delicious meal and the charity extended throughout the year are reasons enough for folks to drive on through and show their support.

“At the Spring Fling, we have our fabulous pork steak dinner which is served to-go. In addition, we have our raffle prizes and our raffle contest which people can enter but mostly, it’s about supporting the Lions and all of the hard work and dedicated service that we provide throughout Texas, nationally, and throughout the world,” said Klingemann.

Mike Wilson, another longtime club member, says the Noon Lions Club uses the proceeds from this event to support a number of local charities. He says it is also used in its fight against blindness, including its KidSight program that provides free eye-screenings for young children in the Seguin area.

“We do support several charities in Seguin in addition to our work within the school district and the children that we are involved with there. Of course, we have and have had over 50 years the Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children in Kerrville that we have supported and the Leader Dog Program and the

continuing to make it a great day to be a Matador here in our district not only for our students, for our families, for our fellow colleagues in our community because it is truly my belief that our students are the best and they deserve the best and we will give them the best each and every single day. Thank you so very much," said Perez.

Over the last several weeks, Perez has been transitioning into the position. Meanwhile, Dr. Esquivel will wrap up his eight years in Matador Country at the end of this school year.

opportunity for us to help those that are going blind or have gone blind -- also with the World Services for the Blind. So, we are involved in a lot of the vision projects as Lions have always been, or at least since 1926 whenever Helen Keller challenged us to be knights for the blind and the Lions adopted that way for them to focus on service in every community so we’ve been able to do that,” said Wilson.

Tickets for the pork steak dinner are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the event. Pre-sale tickets can be picked up at the Silver Center, Starcke Furniture, Ascot’s Custom Travel, or at Tri County A/C and Heating. The drivethru lanes will also be open for anyone who just wants to purchase raffle tickets. The Silver Center is located at 510 E. Court St.

Seguin, Navarro and Marion Student-Athletes to Compete at Regional Track Meets

(San Antonio) -- A number of Seguin Matadors will compete at the Class 5A Region IV meet at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio this Friday and Saturday.

Daisha Shular will compete in the girls long jump.

Arianna Shular and Leah Brown will compete in the girls triple jump.

In the boys triple jump, Kayden Holz will represent the Matadors.

Garrett Machado will compete in the 800 meters.

Holz, Nik Henry, Ocean Moreno and Elliot Weaver will compete in the 4X100 and 4X200 relays.

Henry will also compete in the 100 meters. And Christian Ramirez will compete in the wheel-chair shot put.

(Kingsville) -- The Navarro Panthers will be represented at the Class 4A Region IV meet at

Texas A&M-Kingsville Friday and Saturday. For the Navarro girls: Vanessa Garcia will compete in the 400 meter dash.

Ryan Hepp will compete in the 300 meter hurdles.

LeAnne Rogriguez will compete in the girls high jump.

In the 1600 meters, Lilia Flo will represent the Navarro girls track team while Ethan Luu will represent the boys team. Luu will also compete in the 3200 meters.

Also for the Navarro boys track team: Mason Tate will compete in the triple jump. Rylan Ward will compete in the long jump and the high jump.

And the group of Caleb Garcia, Xavier Cropper, Jacob Gilbert and Gabe Rangel will represent the Panthers in the mile relay.

(Seguin) -- And the Class 3A Region IV meet

takes place at Seguin Matador Stadium on Friday and Saturday and there will be plenty of Marion track athletes there.

For the boys:

Michael Purcell and Kade Murdoch will compete in the discus.

Kenneth Erwin will compete in the Shot Put.

Chase Hallmark will represent Marion in the triple jump and 4X400 relay.

Gavin Soeftje is in the 800 meters and the 4X400. Aiden Rios and Dominic Castellanos round out the Bulldog 4X400 relay team.

Marion girls competing in the Seguin regional meet are:

Kamryn Garza, Ellie Parker, Kylie Balderas, Jaida Rideaux, Preslee Wiggins are a part of the 4X200 team.

Maggie Rudisaile and Kaitlyn Rackley is competing in the pole vault.

And Sarah Cook is representing the Lady Bulldogs in the shot put.

Chris Austin

Sandra (Sandi) Ann Leibenguth Lankford was one of the most beautiful, strong loving and caring persons anyone would ever want to know. She was loved and cherished by a large number of family and friends.

Sandi passed away peacefully after years of suffering with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis on the 21st day of April, 2023, in the 77” year of her age. Her lovinghusband Roy was with her until her final breath.

“A Soul prepared needs no delays The Summons comes the Saint obeys Swift was her flight, and short the road She closed her eyes and saw her God.”

Sandi was born on September 10, 1945, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. She was the first of two children born to her parents, Foster John Leibenguth and Fern Elizabeth Wertman Leibenguth. Her parents divorced in about 1952 and Fern later married Frank Derrill Banks who Sandi always considered her Dad. Fern and Derrill then had two additional children to add to the family. Derrill was in the Air Force, so the family moved around. They were stationed in Illinois where Sandi graduated from Mascoutah High School, in 1963. They were later stationed in Washington DC where Sandi began her Civil Service career. The family finally all moved to San Antonio, where she continued her career at Lackland AFB as a Clerk Typist Supervisor.

After meeting at The Golden Stallion Dance Hall in San Antonio in May of 1971, Roy and Sandi were married by Reverend Harold Zirkel at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on February 18, 1972, and then honeymooned in Cloudcroft, NM. From the beginning to the end, Roy called Sandi “Babe” and Sandi calledRoy “Babe”.

Sandi continued to work for 10 years at Lackland AFB until she eventually had to retire due to medical reasons in 1975. At this time, she began taking college classes at SAC to increase her knowledge and education. In 1979, Sandi and Roy moved to Seguin where they built a little house, started a farm and Roy began working for Motorola. At this point, she volunteered for 20 years with her favorite cohort, Dorine Volmer as a Pink Lady and Front Desk Receptionist for Guadalupe Valley Hospital. They had a lot of fun together. After the hospital, Sandi took painting lessons before she started taking Tai Chi lessons. She eventually earned a teaching certificate and began teaching Tai Chi at the Guadalupe Reginal Wellness Center until she was physically incapable of the strain of teaching. Even then she continued with her love of Tai Chi until Covid shut things down. After teaching Tai Chi, Sandi decided she needed something to do in her spare time,

so she started taking Guitar lessons at Dellview Music Center in San Antonio. She took Dobro and Electric Lap Steel Guitar lessons from Don Pack and Denny Mathis for many years loving every minute and every note of music. That was one of her favorite experiences. She loved music. What a wonderful time she had there making music and meeting the local legends of country music.

Roy and Sandi both loved to travel and camp in their earlier years. They camped in many of the national and state parks in Texas, Wyoming, California, Montana, Colorado, Utah and South Dakota. Their favorite place to camp was always Big Bend, just barely ahead of Yellowstone. Then in 1999, they bought their first travel trailer and began going to state parks around Texas and once to Yellowstone. In the trailer, their favorite place to go was Goose Island State Park to meet their buddies, Don and Gayle Pack, drop a line in the water and drink some wine. Besides camping, they were able to travel to Germany, France twice, England, Scotland, and Canada three times and Puerto Rico as well as two cruises to Alaska. In addition to the camping and travels, they were able to attend numerous music concerts including; ZZ Top, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, the Platters, Fleetwood Mac, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Hayes Carll, Albert Collins and many other groups and performers around Texas.

Sandi and Roy never had children, so Sandi poured her love and time into her animals. Her beloved horses Cajun Queen and Ole Blue: all of her dogs and cats, and hundreds of cows and calves who each had a name. Sandi loved everybody, some not as much as others, but she did love everybody and she loved every animal too. There was never a dog she didn’t want to pet or a horse that didn’t get a nose rub.

Sandi is preceded in death by her father Foster Leibenguth, her mother Fern Banks, her step-father Derrill Banks and her brother Randy Banks. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Roy J. Lankford of Seguin, TX, her sister Gail Hilfiker of La Vernia, TX, her sister Patricia Walden of Windsor, MO and numerous nieces and one nephew.

Serving as pallbearers will be Glenn Targac, Dale Muenzler, Kris Gulleen, Dan Lankford, Ernest Forman and Kenneth Gold.

A visitation will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will follow to celebrate Sandra’s life Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Cathe Evins officiating at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A private graveside interment of Sandi’s ashes will be in the Lankford/Pritchard plot at the Jones Cemetery in Utopia, TX at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Sandra’s memory may be made to Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The website is www.gbgrr.org.

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.

VITAL STATISTICS

God gave Carolyn the gift of life on July 17, 1948, in Seguin, Texas. She was the oldest of three children born to Francis and Dorothy Beck.

God claimed Carolyn as His own precious child through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Seguin by Pastor E. J. Braulick on November 12, 1950. Carolyn loved her Lord and later confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ at Emanuel Lutheran on April 15, 1962. .

Carolyn grew up in Seguin attending public schools’ graduation from Seguin High School in 1966. She graduated from Texas Lutheran College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree graduating Magma Cum Laude. She attended the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston to pursue a degree as a Medical Lab Technologist. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 1973. Also in 1973, Carolyn was selected to the Outstanding Young Women of America. Carolyn would make Galveston her home working at Jenny Sealy Hospital in the blood bank for twenty years. She worked part-time at the Shrine Burns Hospital. She did research on nerve growth factor and was published in several medical journals. Carolyn highly valued education and earned her Ed.D in Allied Health Education and Administration at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Houston in 1978. In 1979, in Las Vegas The American Society for Medical Technology presented Carolyn with the Professional Achievement Award in Biochemistry. Carolyn enjoyed Galveston’s sandy beaches and she was active in First Evangelical Lutheran Church and served as their youth director for several years managing The Ark, a gathering place for community youth on Friday nights. She began her teaching career at The University of Clear Lake starting the blood banking school.

In 1989, Carolyn left Galveston to teach at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattisburg. She enjoyed teaching students who applied themselves. It brought Carolyn joy to hear from her former students who thanked her for making such a difference and impact on their lives. Carolyn was recognized and honored for contributions made to the Education of our Nation’s Youth and was acknowledged for

excellence as a distinguished Educator in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 1997. In 2009, Carolyn was given an Honorary Lifetime Membership to the South Central Association of Blood Banks in recognition of outstanding service. Carolyn retired on August 1, 2008.

Carolyn retired to Houston to be closer to her family. She enjoyed her new home, the flowers in her yard, watching the birds and squirrels. She tutored several students. Carolyn was active in WELCA at Advent Lutheran Church, served as president of her HOA, was an avid reader in many subjects. She took advantage of dining, museums, concerts, plays and many other events. Carolyn treasured connecting with her cousins, family, and friends, edited a friend’s book for publication, and enjoyed just chilling out. Carolyn was blessed with a good and full life despite being a victim of dementia. The last few months have been difficult with her loss of memory. Her family is most grateful to her exceptional care givers of Christian Companions who became good, caring and compassionate friends and allowed Carolyn to stay in her home these last few years. Thank you, Staci, Dee, and Daphane. Her family also expresses our deepest gratitude for her hospice care these last couple of weeks.

Carolyn entered eternal life on April 21, 2023 at the age of 74 years. She will be greatly missed.

Carolyn is preceded in death by: her parents: Francis and Dorothy (Rust) Beck

She is survived by:

her brothers: Larry Beck and wife, Jodie of Cypress, Texas

David Beck and wife, Luisa of Pasadena, Texas

her nephews: Christian Beck, Charlie Beck, Jeffrey Beck and wife, Maribel

her niece: Sara Beck

her great-niece: Peyton Beck

her cousins

and other relatives and many good friends.

Serving as pallbearers are Christian Beck, Dennis Winkler, Jeffrey Beck, Arthur Christy, Charlie Beck, and Paul Weigel.

A Celebration of Carolyn Beck’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals (https://tinyurl. com/mvd4nae4) or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830-379-2313.

ACLU Sues to Block Missouri From Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Adults (Jefferson City, MO) -- The ACLU has gone to court to stop the state of Missouri from becoming the first state to restrict genderaffirming care for adults. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s executive order placing barriers to gender-affirming healthcare for minors and adults is set to go into effect Thursday. Bailey -- a Republican -- says such healthcare is experimental, though the American Medical Association and other leading medical groups say it’s proven safe and effective. The ACLU contends Bailey has no authority to regulate gender-affirming care.

Researchers Look For Link Between COVID Vax And Tinnitus (Undated) -- Researchers are trying to figure out if there’s a link between the COVID vaccine and ringing in the ears. The sensation, called tinnitus, has been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by more than 16-thousand people after getting the shot. That’s according to the CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. It’s also been reported as a symptom of long COVID, possibly a result of the body’s immune system trying to fight an illness. There’s been no direct link established so far, but scientists say they are taking the reports seriously.

Study Links French Fries And Mental Health Issues

(China) -- A new study links French fries to depression and anxiety. A research team in China found that eating fried foods frequently, especially fried potatoes, is linked with a 12-percent higher risk of anxiety and seven-percent higher in depression than those who don’t eat fried foods. It’s most pronounced in younger men. But nutrition experts said the study is preliminary and it’s not clear whether fried foods cause mental health issues, or those who are anxious or depressed tend to turn towards those foods.

Council Members To Lay Out Roadmap To Address Mental Health Crisis

(New York, NY) -- New York City council members are detailing a plan to address mental health issues. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is laying out legislative and budgetary actions that would help what they are calling a decades in-the-making mental health crisis. They focus on expanding prevention and supportive services in communities and investing in the mental health workforce. They also have a plan to address what they call harmful intersections between mental health and the criminal justice system by connecting New Yorkers to appropriate care.

Wound Care: Where Healing Begins

• The referral process (Usually by a Primary Care Provider or ER)

• Collaborating with specialties (Vascular, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Podiatry, General Surgery)

• Types of wounds

• Things one can do at home to help the healing process

• Hyperbaric medicine & indications

• Lymphedema management

• Wound vacs

Cassy Carroll-Schronk, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Cassie Schiller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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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. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.

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.

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 830-386-0334.

Library Late Opening

The Seguin Public Library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 28 for an all staff training meeting. The library will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 28.

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. Earth Day exhibitors will be sharing information on green living and will have interactive booths. The Trade Day vendors will be selling jewelry, clothing, yard décor, home goods, food, drinks, and lots more.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with The Merles, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

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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.

SHS Class of 2023 Decision Day

The Seguin High School Class of 2023 Decision Day event will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 1 in the Student Activity Center.

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.

The Gathering Show and Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have The Gathering Show and Dance, starring Tony Booth, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

May Chamber State of Education Luncheon

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its May State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. 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 members 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.

Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion

The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host its Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the church, located at 416 Dolle Ave in Seguin. There will be a street fiesta at noon with hot dogs and specialty tacos and a jumpy house for children during lunch. The program runs from 1 to 2 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Reyes Cardenas who will share poetry and reflection followed by the awarding of a community scholarship, a special presentation of Community Cycles and a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. of all former Juan Seguin students.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

Geronimo VFW

Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Paul Sanchez, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

Stuffed Purse Give Away

The New Day Beginning Church of New Braunfels will have a Stuffed Purse Give Away at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 at 490 Porter St. in New Braunfels. For more information, visit www. newdaybeginning.org.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Rim Shot, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830305-8829.

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.

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.

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.

Poverty Simulation

The CCSCT and the TLU Nursing program will offer a Poverty Simulation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The event will be an opportunity to expand your understanding of poverty. RSVP at https://ccsctpovertysimulation.rsvpify.com.

Your Best Life Festival

The NAMI Guadalupe County will have its 2023 Your Best Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. This free community event features information on health and wellness from a variety of local agencies, businesses and organizations. Learn about community resources, insurance, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness,

safety and more. There will be free face painting, balloon twisting, and a bounce house/slide for children. For more details, visit NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Crosstown Country, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with the Gabe Galvan Band, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

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 830379-6382.

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.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 830-3050472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

JULY

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 through Saturday, July 1. 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, 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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