SDN: May 3, 2024

Voters head to the polls this Saturday

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) - Voters will be hitting the polls this weekend. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for the May 4th Election.

Lisa Hayes, the Guadalupe County elections administrator, says it’s important that voters know exactly what elections are being held.

“I just want to remind

voters that election is a Saturday for this election. That often catches voters unaware because they get used to doing the Tuesday voting like we do in the primary runoff and the November election so election day is Saturday for this May’s cities and schools election. It is not the primary runoff,” said Hayes.

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Cinco de Mayo celebration to hit the streets this weekend

Special by Myra Salinas, Main Street and CVB tourism assistant

(Seguin) -- Seguin and communities from all over the United States and Mexico will be hosting celebrations in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the 1862 triumph of Mexican forces in the Battle of Puebla. The outnumbered Mexicans were led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, who defeated a significantly larger French force. Zaragoza was born in what is now Goliad, Texas to Miguel G. Zaragoza and María de Jesús Seguín, who was cousins with our very own Juan Seguin.

The 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Pachanga hosted by the LULAC Council 682 highlights the food, dance, music, performance art and cultural references of the Mexican-American experience. From performers to games and activities, the organization celebrates our shared artistic heritage with the community and expose the next generation to their cultural inheritance.

The weekend event has a great line up of entertainment starting on Friday at 7:00 p.m. through midnight with Gacho Sol, Clint Taft, and Conjunto Cats. Music will continue on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. through midnight with Lucha Libre, Undercover Killers, Wheels of Steel, and Tiffany Dawn.

Along with the live music, vendors and more will be available from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and from noon to midnight on Saturday.

Visitors can shop the local vendors and taste the delicious festival food available in Central Park. On

Saturday, three new events have been added to the fun; the events include live Lucha Libre at 1:30, a concha eating competition and a chancla throwing competition.

"We encourage the community to come out and support what we hope will be the largest and best Cinco de Mayo Pachanga we've ever hosted, especially because it's all about raising money to fund scholarships distributed by LULAC Council 682" said Felix Moreno, President of LULAC Council 682.

"Most people celebrate Cinco de Mayo without realizing that Texas, and especially Seguin have a connection to the historic Battle of Puebla, and over time we hope to change that," said Eli Guerrero, vice president of LULAC Council 682.

For more information on this event, contact Felix Moreno, LULAC Council 682 at 830-865-8212.

Tickets available for Wilson Pottery

Free pottery show slated for Saturday at TLU

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Seguin and Guadalupe County are invited to spend part of their weekend with the Hiram Wilson and James Wilson clan. The descendants of the men will gather for another tribute to the men's legacy as the first black entrepreneurs in the state of Texas. Freed from slavery by emancipation, the pair of brothers took the skills of their former master and founded the Wilson Potteries company in Capote, a small community south of Seguin. Today, their legacy has evolved in the Wilson

Pottery Foundation and Museum.

This weekend's two day gathering includes the 19th Annual Wilson Pottery Foundation Gala on Friday and the 21st Annual Wilson Pottery Show on Saturday. Both events will be held at the Texas Lutheran University Student Activity Center.

Paula King-Harper is Hiram's fifth-generation granddaughter and the president of the foundation. She says a few tickets remain for those who are hoping to attend the gala. She says the program will include Guest Speaker Kayla Johnson, a James descendent from the Houston area as well as Special Guest Lawrence Sampleton, the former University of Texas at Austin and Philadelphia Eagles football player. Sampleton has been invited to present

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this year's first ever Future Pioneer Award. The award will be presented to nominated children who are descendants of both Hiram and James. In addition to the program, the event will include music and food.

Saturday includes an open invitation to a free indoor pottery show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TLU. King-Harper says although they host the show in October during the city’s Pecan Fest, the group wanted to do something a bit different as well as in conjunction with the gala.

"The pottery show entrance is free and there will be vendors from across Texas that will be there showing their collectible antique pottery not just for view.

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Teatro celebrates sold out recital, Cinco de Mayo celebration

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin is celebrating a sold-out crowd for its 42nd Annual ¡Viva Teatro! Recital and Cinco de Mayo Festival de Danza y Musica. The recital is set for Friday night at Texas Lutheran University’s Jackson Auditorium.

This year, the nonprofit organization welcomed its largest enrollment yet for both Mariachi Juan Seguin and Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa.

Dr. Yvonne De La Rosa, Teatro's executive director, says more family and friends coming out to support performers resulted in filling the 1,048 seats available at Jackson.

"We want to thank the community for

their undying support of Teatro for the last 41 years. Without the community and city of Seguin and surrounding communities, we would not be where we are today with this sellout crowd that will join us for the 42nd anniversary recital and Cinco De Mayo festival. Thank you to everybody. We see and we feel and we know what Teatro means to the community and we thank you," said De La Rosa.

De La Rosa says the recital, which features

110 students and 15 live performances, will be the culmination of eights months of hard work.

"It was an amazing thing to have seen the tickets fly this year from the secretary's registrar and to know that the community is so excited about your youth programming as well as your adult programming. It's also a little sad because I know that there will be some people who have traditionally showed up and who have made it through the door and

that will not have the capability of doing that, said De La Rosa.

Those unable to get a ticket will later get the chance to view the entire recital when it becomes available online in the next few weeks. Residents are asked to stay updated by checking the group's Facebook page.

Those who have tickets are reminded that doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by the live performances at 7 p.m.

This year’s recital will be dedicated in memory of Mary Martinez, one of the co-founding Teatro Board Members and one of the program’s first vestuario coordinators. She will posthumously be honored with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Some will be for sale as well and so we are expecting a wonderful turnout from the Texas community of stonework collectors," said KingHarper.

King-Harper says this year's pottery show not only includes the famous Wilson creations but will provide folks with a look at the pottery of this entire area.

"There were people in Stockdale and St. Hedwig and various parts of the Seguin community who made pottery around that same era so it's like a small history lesson in ceramics. There will be all kinds of pottery," said King-

Instead, it’s ballot time for nine different entities including the Navarro ISD and Springs Hill Special Utility District.

The Navarro ISD is asking voters to consider approval of a $120 million bond issue. The bond projects include the construction of a new elementary school. It also calls for new athletic facilities, including new football, baseball, softball and tennis facilities.

Voters, who reside within the boundaries of the Springs Hill Water Supply Corporation, are also being asked to consider approval of a substantial change for the water provider. Springs Hill wants to convert itself into a special utility district.

Springs Hill General Manager Mike Andrews says growth is among the major factors for the water corporation and converting to a SUD, will give them more options to meet the growing demands for water in their service area.

As already reported, Hayes says voters casting their ballot in the Springs Hill election will have a little paperwork at the beginning.

“Those voters I want to make sure they are aware when they come to vote, they will be asked to sign an affidavit. This is at the requirement of the state of the Election Code and the Water Code. This is not our choice and so I want them to just come in prepared that they will need to sign an affidavit stating that they are an eligible voter in this jurisdiction and they are not a developer or things of that nature,” said Hayes.

The other entities having ballot items are the city of Selma, city of Santa Clara, City of Universal City, the Guadalupe County MUD 6; Lake Dunlap WCID, New Braunfels ISD and Sky Ranch SUD. Voters are reminded to check in advance to see whether or not they live in one of these jurisdictions hosting an election.

If they do not know the answer, they are being asked to contact the elections office at 830-303-6363.

This election will operate with nine Vote Centers meaning that any registered Guadalupe County voter can cast a ballot at any of the following polling sites. Those locations include the Seguin ISD Administration Building; Redemptive Grace Ministries on FM 725; the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department; the Silver Center; the Central Texas Technology Center; Santa Clara City Hall; Selma City Hall; Schertz Community Center and the New Berlin City Hall.

KWED will have live election coverage beginning at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.

Results can be heard on AM 1580 KWED or at seguintoday.com. The election coverage is being brought to listeners courtesy of Gift & Gourmet.

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Proceeds from the gala and sales from the pottery show will go towards the maintenance of the existing Wilson Pottery Museum located at the Sebastopol House at 704 Zorn St. It will also go toward supporting the foundation's dream of building its own museum in the future.

The gala gets underway at 6 p.m. Friday at the TLU Student Activity Center located at 824 Fleming Dr.

Gala tickets are $50 for adults and $12.50 for kids 12 and under. Tickets and can be purchased by calling King-Harper at 210850-4027. Information can also be found at wilsonpotteryfoundation.org.

Marion High School student-athletes selected for South Texas all-star games

(Floresville) -- Several Marion High School student-athletes will participate in the South Texas Coaches Association football and basketball all-star games at Floresville High School later this month.

Marion boys basketball player Richard Rayos and Lady Bulldog Brianna Hunter will take part in the boys and girls all-star basketball games, respectively on May 18th. The boys game will be held at noon and will be followed by the girls game at 2 p.m.

Hunter and Rayos were both First Team All-District 26-3A selections this past season. Hunter led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with a 10.6 points per contest average. Rayos topped the Bulldog boys in scoring and assists at 15 points and 3.5 assists per game.

Four Bulldog football players were selected for that all-star game to be played later that day. Chase Hallmark, Michael Purcell, Justin DeHoyos and Jaxon Garner will play in the STCA All-Star football game at Eschenburg Field at 7 p.m.

Hallmark was a first team defensive selection at defensive back and a first team offensive selection at receiver in District 13-3A last season. DeHoyos was a first team all-district selection on the offensive line. He was an honorable mention on the defensive line. Purcell was named to the second team on the offensive line and honorable mention at defensive lineman. Garner was a defensive second team member in the secondary. Rayos, Hunter, Hallmark, Purcell, DeHoyos and Garner were

recognized by their districts for their work in the classroom as well. All six student-athletes were selected to the academic all-district teams.

The South Texas Coaches Association All-Star games take place on Saturday, May 18th at Floresville High School.

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Koch

John David Koch, age 60 of Seguin, passed away on April 26, 2024. John was born on November 5, 1963, in Bellevue, Ohio, to Jacqueline Jean (Richards) and Orville E. Koch.

John is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Deborah Irwin; siblings, Roy Koch (Donna) of Oregon, Steve Koch (Debbie) of Florida, Beth Koch of California, and Mark Koch of Virginia; his wife’s 3 children and 9 grandchildren whom he thought the world of; nieces and nephews, Nathan Koch (Katie), Connie Crawford (Kyle), Chad Koch, Brittany Jones (Brandon); Luca Robbins and Stephanie Schuler (Jason); 2 dog fur babies, Kleine and Elsa who he loved with all his heart; numerous other loving family members and friends.

John was a quiet but deep man with a great sense of humor and a great wit about him. He always knew when to chip into the conversation with a chuckle. He carried a serious expression on his face but could break out in a terrific smile at any time. He was always willing to help those in need. He grew up in Bellevue, Ohio as the youngest of 5 children and in 1981 graduated from EHOVE Career Center Diesel Mechanics program and Bellevue Senior High School.

He began working with his father in construction, while using his technical skills on his favorite Mustang and as a mechanic at a local service center in Bellevue.

He enjoyed Camping with family in his younger days where he connected with some of his best friends. In addition to his family, he loved

spending time with his favorite set of Grandparents taking care of them and their home as they aged. He had a passion for dogs starting at a young age with his first Dachshund and continuing up to today.

John worked for the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office for 35 years and was the Captain of Operations. He developed an interest in policing where he was an active member of the local reserve police as an Officer until he received an opportunity to join the Cibolo County Sheriff’s Office as a Patrol Deputy from 1987-1989, 1989 he joined the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, 1994 he was promoted to Corporal of Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, 1996 promoted to Sergeant of Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, 2006 he was awarded Officer of the Year by the Seguin Knights of Columbus, 2013 Sheriff Office Supervisor of the Year, 2014 promoted to Patrol Lieutenant of Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, and in 2017 he was promoted to Captain of Operations Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office. He was extremely well respected by the community in his role at the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office. He was admired by all who worked there. Not only was he a friend but a mentor to them as well.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas. Memorial service will be Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Marcus Bigott and Pastor Tom Jones.

Pallbearers will be Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and special friend Thomas Cavanagh. Honorary pallbearers will be Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office employees active and retired.

Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593 or American Cancer Society, ℅ Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd, 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.

Schultze

Leola Alvina Dieckow Schultze, age 98 of Seguin, passed away on April 18, 2024. Leola was born on March 26, 1926, in Guadalupe County, Texas to Thekla (Schievelbein) and Otto Dieckow.

Leola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Elrene P. Schultze, her son Nelson W. Schultze, and son-in-law, Darryl Surman, her parents, brother, Oscar Dieckow (Annie) and sisters, Valeska Brotze (Roland), Selma Keller (Max) and Dora McEnery (Phil) and her brother-inlaw, Allan Schultze (Jocelyn).

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Surman; daughter-in-law, Jackie Schultze; grandchildren Dana Kutz and husband Glenn, Gretchen Whitten and husband Corey, and Lesley Barela and husband Ethan; great-grandchildren, Jacob Kutz, Matthew Kutz, Joshua Kutz, Alexander Whitten, Abby Whitten and Ashlynn Whitten; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.

Leola and her husband lived on several ranches west of San Antonio before settling in the Zuehl community in 1950. She always worked beside her husband farming and with their cattle. She was always there to bring a picnic lunch to the field with sweet tea in mason jars. She had a large garden and loved to can her crops and share them with family and neighbors. In addition to raising calves and hogs, she also raised 100 turkeys every year to

Flach

“It is always very difficult to give up someone you love, even when it is time.”

Ida Louise Flach was born June 3, 1926, to Richard and Stella Kott in Comfort, Texas, and passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 97. She graduated from Comfort High School and Southwest Texas State Teachers College.

On November 27, 1946, she was married to Alfred E. Flach, Jr. The marriage lasted 61 years. Four sons were born to them. While raising her family she taught school for 31 years and was a member of First Methodist Church for more than 60 years.

Ida was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her only brother, and her two sisters. She is survived by her four sons and their wives: John and Nancy, Marc and Lexi, Tim and Cecelia, and Todd and Lena. As well as her seven grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Ida was born on the family farm before electricity or indoor plumbing and grew up during the Great Depression. She was educated in the one room country “Holiday School” that featured boys and girls outhouses and a horse pen. She eventually continued her education “in town,” sometimes staying overnight at her grandparents’ home. She graduated high school in 1942 during WWII and lived through the shortages of the Depression and the

help make extra cash for the family. They always kept milk cows and sold the butter she churned. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to sew for her family. She was active in her church teaching vacation bible school and Sunday school and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship. She was active in both her children’s and grandchildren’s school activities. She also loved to watch her Spurs, Rangers and Astros. Although farming and ranching didn’t allow time for vacations, there was always time for Sunday family gatherings and occasional Sunday drives with a picnic lunch. She always loved playing dominoes and doing word search puzzles.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer United Church with the Reverend Jennifer Gold and the Reverend Gerry Metzger officiating. Interment will follow in the Redeemer United Church Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Schultze, Doug Clark, Glenn Muenchow, Chris McEnery, Richard Chaplin, Butch Kluth, Matthew Kutz, and Mike Niles.

Honorary Pallbearers are Phil McEnery, Mike Haug, Gary McEnery and Mike McEnery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer United Church, 7415 Gin Road, Marion, Texas, 78124.

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.

rationing of sugar, gasoline, meat, rubber, and butter during the war.

When Al came home from the South Pacific Theater of War they were married and set up house in the attic of her grandparents’ home. John was born in Kerrville when they lived in Comfort, Marc was born while she and Al attended college in San Marcos, and Tim and Todd were born in Seguin.

When Ida still lived on the farm as a youngster, she did not get into town to attend church. She started a lifetime of devotion in the Methodist Church when she and Al married. Her experience on the remote farm during the Depression and the Homefront deprivations during WWII gave her a deep appreciation and commitment to the family pulling together for the prosperity of her family, community, church and friends. From her scarcity she made abundance. She truly knew how to love as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, neighbor, Christian and teacher.

Every person who ever met Ida (affectionally known as Dama by family and so many others) felt the sincerity and depth of her love. We must now let her go, but we will never stop missing her.

A memorial service celebrating Ida’s life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at First Methodist Church, Seguin at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Cathe Evins officiating. A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, or a charity of one’s choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.tresehewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Bonds

Ella Mae Bonds, age 93 of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on April 27, 2024.

A visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will continue on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Belmont, Texas. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Belmont, Texas. Interment will be in the Bond’s Colony Palestine Cemetery in Leesville, Texas.

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.

Hawkins

Raymond Lee Hawkins died at the age of 58. Memorial Viewal will be held Saturday the 4th of May from 2 to 4PM at Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel. His survivors include Eboni and Kevin Hobbs and Kayla. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary

New Recommendations For Breast Cancer Screenings

(Undated) -- There’s a new update to a national task force guidance for breast cancer screenings. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is now recommending women between the ages 40 to 74 to get a mammogram every other year. Previous USPSTF guidelines made in 2016 said bi-ennial mammograms should start by age 50 and the decision for women to screen in their 40s was at their discretion. However, groups like the American Cancer Society have already been recommending women start screenings in their 40s. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in U.S behind skin cancer.

Florida Six-Week Abortion Ban To Take Effect This Week

(Tallahassee, FL) -- A strict abortion law is now in effect in Florida. The law will drop the state’s current 15-week ban to a six-week ban across the state, potentially impacting thousands of women. Florida has seen over 13-hundred people this year travel into the state for an abortion according to data from the state health agency. Of the 16 states in the South, nine have banned abortion. Florida will join Georgia and South Carolina with its six-week ban.

Biden Administration Plans Historic Step In Reclassifying Cannabis

(Washington, DC) -- The Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide. The interim rule soon would reclassify the drug to a less stringent category that includes Tylenol and steroids. That’ll be the first time since the Controlled Substances Act was enacted more than 50 years ago. During his state of the Union address, Biden said “No one should be jailed for using or possessing marijuana.”

Vaping Tied To Increased Lead Exposure

(Undated) -- A new study finds vaping is tied to an increased risk of lead and uranium exposure in teens ages 13 to 17 who used e-cigarette over a 20 day period. The study concluded that “Vaping in early life could increase the risk of exposure to metals, potentially harming brain and organ development.” The researchers recommended stronger regulations on vaping. Another recent study found people who vape are 19-percent more likely to develop heart failure.

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First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The April entertainment will be provided by Charlie Bragg and Wyatt Arp.

Garage/Rummage Sale

The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46. There will be household items, home décor, clothes, tools, yard and garden items and furniture. All proceeds help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our low-cost Spay/Neuter program.

Cinco de Mayo Pachanga

The Seguin LULAC Council 682 will have its Cinco de Mayo Pachanga from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 3 and noon to midnight on Saturday, May 4 in downtown Seguin. Entertainment on Friday, May 3 will be Gacho Sol, Clint Taft, and Conjunto Cats. Performing on Saturday, May 4 will be Lucho Libre, Undercover Killers, Wheels of Steel, and Tiffany Dawn.

42nd Anniversary ¡Viva Teatro! Recital and Cinco de Mayo Festival

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 42nd Anniversary ¡Viva Teatro! Recital and Cinco de Mayo Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3 in Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. Tickets are a $3 donation and are available 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-401-0232, or visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

Evangelists’ Lutheran Spring Fling Rummage Sale

The Evangelists’ Lutheran Church will have its Spring Fling Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at 7745 Kingsbury Rd. in Kingsbury. Vendors must supply their own tables, chairs & tent covers no larger than 10ft x 10ft and clean their area when they leave. Restrooms will be available. Vendor spaces are $25. To reserve a vendor space, call Maxine at 830358-8966.

Nature Walks: What’s Buzzing and Blooming

There will be a What’s Buzzing and Blooming Nature walk with the Guadalupe Master Naturalists at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 around the Seguin Public Library. The guided nature walks are for families of children ages 5 to 11, but younger children are welcome. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Mid-Texas Symphony Debutante Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony Debutante Program will have Informational Meetings at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 and at 6 p.m. Monday, May 6 or Tuesday, May 7 at the GVEC Meeting Room, located at 927 N. TX-46. For more information or to register, contact Jill Law at 830463-5014 or email mtsdebs@gmail.com.

La Trinidad UMC BBQ Chicken Plate Sale

The La Trinidad UMC will have a BBQ Chicken Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. Plates are $10. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.

Library Loteria

The Seguin Public Library will host Library Loteria at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 for all ages. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and brush up on your Spanish skills with a few rounds of Loteria and Pop-Mex Trivia. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Entertainment will be provided by Lone Star Pickerz. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830305-8829.

Rudeloff Road Improvement & Expansion Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the City of Seguin Phase I Rudeloff Road Improvement & Expansion Project at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Fields at Huber Ranch, located at 3000 Huber Rd. in Seguin.

SAYLA Application Deadline

The deadline for Guadalupe County high school juniors and seniors who would like to participate in the 19th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA) is 5 p.m. Monday, May 6. The one overnight of team bonding, a week of tours, presentations, and service projects is scheduled for June 8 to 14. For application and more information, visit www.cofc@seguinchamber .com or call 830-379-6382.

Chamber Teacher of the Year Banquet

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Banquet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Seguin Coliseum. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more details, call 830-379-6382.

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.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. There will be stories,

rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday: Button Making

The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Teens ages 12 through 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for Button Making. Teen participants can hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

The Gathering Music Show and Dance

The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Tony Booth. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 months and meets every Wednesday. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Adult Coloring Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club for all skill levels at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. The Adult Coloring Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All supplies will be provided. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

LEGO Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its LEGO Club at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Kids ages 3 to 11 will use their creativity to build with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed on the library bookshelves. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830386-0334.

Matador Theatre Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

The Seguin High School’s Matador Theatre Presents: Little Shop of Horrors at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 and at 3 p.m. and on Sunday, May 12 at the SHS Performing Arts Center. There will also be a Senior Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Tickets are $12 for adults online or $15 Cash at the door. Students are $8 online or $10 at the door. Additional fees apply to all online and cash purchases. To purchase tickets visit https://our.show/shopofhorrors.

Your Best Life Festival

The Nami Guadalupe County will have its Your Best Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This will be a free health and wellness event with an opportunity to learn about community resources, insurance, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, safety and more. There will also be free activities for kids and adults, including a bounce house, face painting, chair massages and fitness demos. For details, visit www. NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.

Sit and Learn Storytime

There will be a free Sit and Learn Storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Seguin Public Library. Sit and listen to their silliest stories, plus songs, rhymes and a craft. This storytime is geared for children who can sit with a caregiver while listening to a story. All ages are welcome to attend. Call 830-401- 2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Lunch & Learn: Composting in the Garden

The Seguin Public Library, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Texas Master Gardeners are collaborating to bring you a Lunch and Learn Series: Composting in the Garden at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 in the Community Meeting Room of the Seguin Public Library. A small brown bag lunch will be provided. Learn the fundamental concepts and practices used to produce quality compost. With Advanced Master Gardener, Peter Hernandez. This program is for adults only and requires registration to attend by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Entertainment will be provided by Texas Rimshot. The doors open at 1:30 p.m.

with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Elks Lodge Mother’s Day Steak Dinner

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a Mother’s Day Steak Dinner at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 at 1331 CH Matthies Jr. in Seguin. The price is $35 for steak plates or $25 for chicken plates and includes broccoli salad, twice baked potato, fresh veggies, dinner roll and dessert. Reservations are required by calling or texting 830556-4641.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet beginning with a plant/seed exchange at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St. The presenter will be David Will with Part 1 of “Saving Prairie Grasses.” Part 2 will be presented on June 11 in Marion. For more information, visit www.npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

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. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. Tickets are $25 per person. To RSVP, call 830-379-6382 by Monday, May 13.

Geronimo VFW Jam Session

The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

New Braunfels Food Bank: Healthy Eating on a Budget

The Seguin Public Library and the New Braunfels Food Bank will offer a Healthy Eating on a Budget Class at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. This class is for adults only. Registration is required to attend by calling 830401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Pecan Valley Communicators

The Pecan Valley Communicators, a community club dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders, will meet at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. The annual dues are $24.

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.

Seguin Art League Basket Making Class

The Seguin Art League will have a Basket Making Class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will make a piece of fiber art using fabric to create a designer basket. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Library Closure: Staff Training

The Seguin Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 17 for staff training. The library will resume normal hours from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Community Tai Chi

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels every third Saturday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Unveiling of Seguin Giant Letters in Walnut Springs Park

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seguin Class of 2024 will have its Unveiling of Seguin Giant Letters in Walnut Springs Park at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Walnut Springs Park.

Geronimo VFW DJ Friday Night

The Geronimo VFW will have its DJ Friday Night free dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Resurrection Life Church Evangelistic Service

The Resurrection Life Church will have an Evangelistic Service from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at 8367 FM 467 in Seguin. The speaker will be Evangelist Josiah Alway.

Caregiver Cafe

There will be a Caregiver Cafe at 9 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and at 2 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church. This will be an informal gathering for caregivers to share with each other over a cup of coffee and refreshments while learning stress-relieving, relaxation techniques or hearing from guest speakers on helpful subjects. For more information, call 830-2720040, ext. 104 and leave a message.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Entertainment will be provided by Glen Collins. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program

The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. Ap-

plicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include facade improvements, sign improvements, site improvements, and other real property improvements. Program Guidelines and Applications are available online at www.SeguinTexas.gov or at www.SeguinEDC.com. Applications must be submitted through the BIG application portal which can be accessed by visiting: https:// bit.ly/seguin-big24 by the close of business on the last day of each month. For more information, visit www.SeguinEDC.com, or call 830-401-2476.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 20 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak. com.

Book Nuts Book Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Book Nuts Book Club at 1:30 p.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 20. This month’s book discussion will be The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Heart to Heart Grief Support Group

There will be a Heart to Heart Caregiver Support Group from 4 to 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information, call 512-667-6816 or 512-557-7185 or email tberger@htohh.com.

Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group

The First Presbyterian Church, Seguin is offering a Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at 1121 E. Walnut St. The group is available to assist with questions regarding your rights and benefits available to you and will meet the third Tuesday of the month. For questions or more information, call 830379-5421. If there is no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they receive the message.

All Ages Chess Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free All Ages Chess Club at 6:15 on Thursday, May 23 for all skill levels. There will be chess sets but patrons can also bring their own chess equipment. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Summer Reading Experience Registration Opens

Grab your suitcase, grab your passport, and get ready because the free Summer Reading Experience registra-

tion opens Friday, May 24 at the Seguin Public Library. Participants of all ages can track their reading to enter raffles to win cool prizes. Sign up and pick up your summer reading game boards. The summer reading experience encourages children to read during the summer months to promote summer learning and to help prevent the summer slide. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Entertainment will be provided by The Merles. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.

Library Holiday Closure

In observance of Memorial Day, the Seguin Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27. Normal hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024,. Items may be renewed online, or returned using outdoor book return. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday – DIY Key Chain Making

The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 featuring DIY Key Chain Making. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Chamber May After Hours Mixer & Media Night

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its May After Hours Mixer & Media Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at Smokey Joe Williams Field, located at 637 Midway Dr. in Seguin. The event is sponsored by the Seguin River Monsters.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages

0-18 months and meets every Wednesday. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids Create: Popsicle Biplane

The Seguin Public Library will have Kids Create at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Participants will build their own biplane and learn about the first powered, controlled airplane that flew using a biplane wing arrangement, as did many aircraft in the early years of aviation. Attendees must be between the ages of 6 to 11. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Women’s Council Social

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have a Women’s Council Social from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the 1916 Bar & Bistro, located at the Aumont at 301 N. Austin St. in Seguin.

Adult Craft Night

The Seguin Public Library will have a free Adult Craft Night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. Participants will learn how to preserve natural flowers in resin and create a wooden coaster. All materials will be provided. Registration is required to participate by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

June

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Summer Reading Experience Kick Off

The Seguin Public Library Summer Reading Experience kicks off with John O’Bryant the Magician at 10 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m on Saturday, June 1. Register to participate for the 2024 Summer Reading Experience, it is open to all ages, just track your reading to enter raffles to win cool prizes. The summer reading experience encourages children to read during the summer months to promote summer learning and to help prevent the summer slide. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Entertainment will be provided by Cactus Country. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830305-8829.

Chamber Championship Golf Tournament

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Chamber Championship Golf Tournament from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at The Bandit Golf Course. To register, visit www.seguinchamber.com. For more information, call 830-379-6382 or email cofc@seguinchamber.com.

Seguin Art League Year of the Dragon Summer Camp

The Seguin Art League will have its Seguin Art League Year of the Dragon Summer Camp for ages 5 through 9 from 10 a.m. to noon and for ages 10 and older on Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 7 or Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, July 12 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Students will develop skills using a variety of media dealing with both two and three dimensions in space. The cost is $105 which includes supplies. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

The Gathering Music Show and Dance

The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Conrad Gonzales and Paul Sanchez. For more information, call or text 830305-8829.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, located at 414 St. Louis St. in Gonzales. For more information visit lonestarparkinsonsociety.com or email gapsg23@gmail. com.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Entertainment will be provided by Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Jam Session

The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Entertainment will be provided by Bob Appel. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.

Build for Better Bash

The Guadalupe Valley Habitat For Humanity will have a Build for Better Bash from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 in the Seguin Hall parking lot on the campus of Texas Lutheran University, located at 1000 W. Court St. in Seguin. Tickets include a meal, ticket, and t-shirt and are $25 for individual and $15 for youth (16 & under). To purchase tickets visit https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/ev/reg/fgdzx77/lp/747ccb91-2f4c-4281-ae71-

3939d63ff32f. For more information, call 830-401-0422.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Entertainment will be provided by Bimbo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Entertainment will be provided by Gabe Galvan. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.

July

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 15 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak. com.

August

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at GRMC, 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. 16 at First Baptist Church, 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. 21 at First Baptist Church, 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. Saturday, Nov. 16 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Ongoing Community Calendar Items

CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024 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.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. 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. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

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 830303-4188 ext. 1249.

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 830372-5980.

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 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

YARD SALES

GARAGE SALE: 2323 Sherman Street - Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 8 am to 2pm both days.

GARAGE SALE: 140 Tor Drive - Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 8 am to 12 noon. Little bit of everything! Rain or Shine!