COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 17, 2023

LULAC Garden and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www. NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

The Seguin LULAC Community Garden, located on 8th Street has green beans, cue ball squash, and peppers ready for picking. The garden is open to all free of charge. Bring your own bags and be careful where you step in the garden.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

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.

Caring for Loved One with

Dementia

Survey Participants that are caring for African American/ Black women with dementia are needed to take a survey for a doctoral dissertation project. For more information, call Shanae Rhodes at 210-5498779.

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. The deadline to participate is Wednesday, May 17. To take the survey visit, www.view.seguinedc.com/ceds.

Young Professionals Lunch & Learn

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the Seguin ISD Administration Office, located at 1221 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. The Guest Speaker will be Dr. Matthew Gutierrez. Arrive early to purchase lunch from the Dilly Deli Food Trailer. Mention YP for a 10% discount. For registration and further information, visit www.seguinchamber.com/events/.

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

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 870-9495003.

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.

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Ceremony

The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, in observance of National Nurses’ Week, National Correctional Officer Week, and National Law Enforcement Officer Week, will have a Memorial Ceremony honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community. The Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18 at 2617 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin.

Young Professionals Margarita Madness Social

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have its Margarita Madness Social from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at Court Street Coffee, located at 301 N. Austin St. in Seguin.

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.

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.

La Trinidad UMC BBQ Chicken Plate Sale

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will have a BBQ Chicken Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Plates are $12 and include a chicken leg quarter, sausage, rice, beans, tea, bread and trimmings. Baked goods will be available inside the church annex. All proceeds benefit roof and air conditioning repairs. For tickets, call 830-379-1991. Tickets will also be available at the event.

My Sister’s Keeper Suicide Prevention & Intervention Zoom

The My Sister’s Keeper of Refuge III Church will offer a Suicide Prevention & Intervention Zoom at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Missionary Nancy Turner, President of Precious Life Suicide Prevention will be providing Biblical advice on Suicide Prevention & Intervention. A Q&A session will be held after the presentation. To join visit www.zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID: 275 061 3378, or phone 1-346-248-7799 and enter Meeting ID: 275 061 3378##, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Memorial Open House Honoring Virginia King Bergfeld

There will be a Memorial Open House honoring the life of Virginia King Bergfeld from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at the King-Woods Farmstead, located at 920 E. Court St. in Seguin.

Erase PTSD Now Benefit

There will be an Erase PTSD Now Benefit from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at The Backyard hosted by URSA Botanicals. There will be three live bands, Cajun on the Geaux Food Truck, local vendors, a silent auction, and a dunking booth with local dignitaries.

Pizza Palooza

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a Pizza Palooza benefit for the Boy Scout Troop #118 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at 1331 CH Matthies Jr. in Seguin. Pizzas are $15. Choose from cheese, pepperoni, sausage, meat lovers, veggie, and supreme. Text orders to 210-416-9975.

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