COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Survey

The City of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation are developing the City’s first ever Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed through a brief survey to help shape the future of our community. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey visit, www.view.seguinedc. com/ceds.

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.

Southwest Preparatory School Job Fair

The Southwest Preparatory School will have a Job Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 2400 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. The school is accepting applications for certified Elementary, Middle and High School teachers, Instructional Aides, and Assistant Principal. For more information, visit www.swprep.org, or call 830549-5930.

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.

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 830-2512080.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thurs- days at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

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.

Garage/Rummage Sale

The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46. There will be furniture, clothes, kitchen items, and décor for your home. All proceeds help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our lowcost Spay/Neuter program.

Boecker Cemetery Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Boecker Cemetery will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at Cross Church, located at 814 N. Bauer St. in Seguin.

International Bereaved Mother’s Day

There will be an opportunity to participate in the International Bereaved Mother’s Day at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 7 at the Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. All parents and their families that have experienced the death of a baby and or young child are encouraged to participate. Butterflies will be released as a symbol of our hope in new life and comfort in the Lord. For more information please call Chaplain Tom Jones at 830-481-4831.

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.

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.

Debutante Program Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony will have a Debutante Program Informational Meeting 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.

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 a $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/.

City of Seguin Updated Comprehensive Plan Open House

The City of Seguin will have an Open House for residents to view a draft of the City’s Updated Comprehensive Plan from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Seguin Public Library. The Comprehensive Plan will provide a concept for growth over the next 20 to 30 years as it guides the City’s decisions related to transportation, infrastructure, parks, land use, neighborhoods, economic development, community image, and quality of life for residents.

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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