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Have you filled out your US Census survey?

Field census reps to begin arriving at your home this week to sign-up should have arrived at your home earlier this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the original deadline to fill out the census was pushed from April to now August. However in order to ensure reminders and to assist people in filling out that information, field representatives will begin visiting homes in Guadalupe County.

arriving in the area this week helping to collect the necessary data and (Seguin) -- If you have not yet filled information for this community. out your 2020 US Census form, then you will want to expect a knock on The US Census counts every person your front door. Guadalupe County living in the United States, helps and city of Seguin leaders say that's determine those population signs and because census field workers will be occurs every 10 years. An invitation

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The Voice of Seguin Today Texas water parks, driver education, adult sports programs among things that can open Friday

(Austin) -- Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state's plan to safely and strategically open. With this proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, d r i v e r education

County Judge Kyle Kutscher says he was contacted last week reminding him that field operations would be taking place throughout the county.

He says they'll be knocking on front doors for those homes who have not yet filled out and returned their programs, census survey. and food"So, we were notified that some field court dining within workers would be going out trying to areas obtain census information. We've shopping malls gotten notification that the self- can begin operations response rate in Guadalupe County with limited occupancy or regulations was the highest in the region right to protect the health and safety of over 60 percent which is great news Texans. because that means a lot of folks are doing this themselves but there will Beginning Friday, May 29th, water be fieldworkers going out to parks can open but must limit their residences in Guadalupe County occupancy to 25 percent of normal trying to get some of the folks that operating limits. Components of these have not filled out the census form to water parks that have video arcades give that information and try to get must remain closed. Starting Sunday, the additional information filled out," May 31st, recreational sports programs for adults can resume, but games and said Kutscher. similar competitions may not begin See CENSUS, page 2 until June 15th. Driver education

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Food-court dining areas within shopping malls can also immediately resume operations, but malls are encouraged to designate one or m o r e individuals who are

responsible for ensuring health and safety practices are followed, including: limiting tables to six individuals; maintaining a six-feet distance between individuals sitting at different tables; cleaning and disinfecting tables between uses; and ensuring no condiments or other items are left on tables between customer uses.

Minimum standard health protocols outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are recommended and located on the Open Texas webpage.

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Teatro's annual summer Residents encouraged camp to be available online to fill out census surveys Summer arts plus agriculture camp to be hosted CENSUS, continued from page 1

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Enjoying summer camp will be a simple mouse click away for kids in Seguin. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin has converted this year's summer tradition into an online,virtual platform.

Camp Director Beto Rincon, says limited registration is still being accepted for its free Summer Agroecology and Arts online camp.

Rincon says because camps and programs for children are needed more than ever, the group wanted to ensure a series of learning opportunities via Zoom for kids ages 6-16.

"What we have planned is the camp will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. everyday June 8 through 12 and what the folks can expect is that each of those classes whether it be agriculture and culinary arts, creative writing or visual art, they will all be for one hour and this is new to us so what we are going to try this year is the instructor will be giving a lesson and the students will be watching but they will be receiving a lesson that they will be getting instruction on how to practice that lesson at home as well," said Rincon.

The camp will be offered June 8-12. The camp theme this year is Celebrating the Natural World/ Celebrando La Naturaleza. The camp sessions include Agriculture and the Culinary Arts from 9 to 10 a.m.; Creative Writing from 10 Normally held at Teatro's Cultural a.m. to 11 a.m. and Visual Art from 11 Arts Center and the adjacent LULAC a.m. to noon.

Community Garden, Rincon says this online camp fulfills Teatro's mission Rincon says the classes are a blend of to promote a better understanding of agricultural, artistic and cultural the Mexican-American culture by the lessons that they may not be able to get teaching, study, practice, and anywhere else. The camp is limited to performance of the arts. He says the a total of 45 students and spots are camp offers learning opportunities on available on a first come first serve the topics of (culinary arts/ basis. Rincon says the first 45 students gardening/Agroecology, creative who register will be able to pick up writing, and the visual arts) and will materials, plants/seeds and other be taught by experienced local artists supplies next week. and agriculturalists.

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Kutscher says filling out the census survey is vital to a county's future and the cities and areas inside of it.

"The census is extremely important especially this year. It really is the foundation for planning for all entities when you talk about cities, the county, school districts, the state and federal government. It really helps out with federal and state allocation for funding, transportation and planning as well as

funding through the Metropolitan Planning Organization or Alamo Area MPO as well as business, economic development, first responder resources. It really is the road map for how all of us here at the county plan for and how we are going to do budgets and allocate funds and taxpayer money for resources and provide services to the public. It really is the basis for how so many decisions are made so we can't urge folks in Guadalupe County enough to please fill out the census paperwork and get that information submitted," said Kutscher.

The city of Seguin has also been working hard encouraging residents to fill out the information. Jennifer Sourdellia, the city's public information officer, says the process is simple and is easy to complete.

"You can do it online. You can do it over the phone. The website is and go and do your survey online. It's really fast. It only takes a few minutes and it's going to ask you some questions about people in your household, how many and we just really encourage people to please take the time to do that. It is your civic duty to that as a citizen for our community, for the betterment of our community," said Sourdellia.

Officials say US Census representatives will be wearing vests, masks and will be carrying the proper identification. Again, field reps will only be knocking on the doors of those residents who have not yet returned their census survey.

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Registration now available for free summer camp, spots are limited

SUMMER CAMP, continued from page 2 "They will come to Teatro (and) pick up those materials on June 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and those materials will be everything they need for the week of June 8. So on June 1, they are going to be receiving the materials so that they are ready to go and join us on June 8 through the 12 and that way, it's not just that the instructors are going to be talking at the students. This is our best way so far that we thought of to make sure that we're still giving the kids an opportunity to practice what we are teaching to provide a hands-on experience despite not being able to be right there in the same room as the instructor," said Rincon.

Rincon says the camp has called upon a handful of highly trained and experienced instructors to share their knowledge with local children.

Rincon says he too will also be leading the kids through various demonstrations.

"As for as the agriculture and culinary arts classes go, I will be doing some of the classes from the garden itself with our podcaster.

I'll be able to do that class from the garden and that way the students and their families can at least see what is out in the garden, what it looks like, how it is going out there and things like that. Hopefully, we get a bunch of repeat students

so that they will already be familiar with the garden and they will already kind of know what's out there but for those students who will be new to us this year, they'll at least be able to see okay, a community garden is this. It's here in Seguin. I am able to go with my family. I am able to pick the food. These are the people involved. I will be doing live cooking demonstrations on camera as well," said Rincon.

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Community partners and sponsors helping to host the camp include the Texas Commission on the Arts, Guadalupe County United Way, Guadalupe County Community Symposium (GCCS), the San Antonio Area Foundation, and the LULAC Foundation Community Garden.

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UIL releases guidelines, requirements for summer workouts 8, but with an extensive list of guidelines and requirements.

The guidelines that apply to all workouts, as published on the UIL's website, are as follows.

(Austin) - After several weeks of using video technology and other digital means to communicate with coaches and maintain some sort of workout regimen, the athletes at Seguin, Navarro, and Marion High Schools will soon return to weight rooms, gyms, and practice fields to train with their teammates.

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is allowing its member schools to begin on-campus strength and condidtion workouts and sport specific instruction for student-athletes in grades 7-12 on June

Attendance at workouts must be optional for students and in compliance with the rules for Summer Strength/Conditioning Programs & Sport Specific Skill Instruction noted below. In addition to on-campus workout options, schools should consider providing students guidance for working out at home or remotely away from school. This can include virtual workouts, emailed or otherwise electronically delivered workout instructions, or any delivery model approved by the local school district.

collected by the school. Any payment to coaches shall be from the school and from no other source.

Students may not be given access to locker rooms or shower facilities. Students should report to workouts in proper gear and immediately return home to shower at end of the workout.

During workouts, schools must have at least one staff member per twenty students in attendance to ensure appropriate social distancing, hygiene, and safety measures are implemented.

Schools must have hand sanitizer or hand-washing stations readily available in the workout area. Students and staff should be encouraged to use it frequently.

All surfaces in workout areas must be thoroughly disinfected throughout and at the end of each day.

No clothing or towels may be laundered on site or shared during workouts.

There can be no shared water or food.

Attendance records shall be kept, however, students shall not be required or allowed to make up missed days or workouts.

Before the start of summer workouts, and at the start of every week of summer workouts, schools should consider prescreening all students for COVID symptoms that they or others living in their house may experience. This can be completed by phone prior to the first day of workouts, in person or in writing.

Students and staff must self-screen every day for COVID-19 symptoms for themselves and family members. Schools should consider taking the temperature of each student each day at the start of the conditioning sessions, if possible.

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Mats, Panthers, Bulldogs can return to campus for workouts starting June 8 DUIDELINES, contued from page 4

example, basketball players cannot conduct drills against a defender, and Schools should plan for entry football teams cannot conduct offense and exit procedures that reduce the vs. defense drills or 7 on 7. number of students and parents congregating outside and/or mixing Seguin ISD athletic director around the workout areas and parking and head football coach Travis Bush areas. Consider staggering start and end released the following statement times, assigning students to entries and regarding Seguin athletes beginning exits to ensure even distribution of summer workouts: students entering/exiting at each entry point, providing guidance to students to "I will be working with our enter one at a time and wait six feet Superintendent over the next two weeks apart outside the entrance. as well as our coaching and training staffs to develop the best possible plan If the school is planning to to gradually get our athletes back to offer transportation for summer work while following all UIL activities, schools should follow all guidelines. As excited as people are to TEA guidance and local guidance get started, there's no need to rush into related to such transportation. anything. Our county is still in a fragile state and we will be extremely thorough Additional time restrictions, and delicate in how we proceed in this guidelines, and requirements apply to first phase. We will have selected small both strength and conditioning and groups that will begin on June 8th." sport specific training.

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Religion 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.

To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Scholarship Program

The rising stars of Seguin High School Matador Theatre’s one act play troupe weren’t given the chance to see just how far their winning streak would take them with their 2020 competition piece,

“Over the River & Through the Woods” They were among three advancing troupes of the eight that performed at the UIL Zone Competition in Boerne.

They were set to advance to Bi-District which was to be held at Seguin High School at the end of March.

However, despite a disappointing end to the school year, Matador Theatre seniors Jazmin Blair, Hannah Harris, Kelsey Luensman, Andrew “Andy” McDowall, Emily Pearson, Megan Schievelbein, and Faith Sehon received the support and encouragement of their booster club with the delivery of “thespian cheer bags”.

Seguin High School Drama Mamas & Papas booster president, Kelly Follis, shared some thoughts about the students graduating this year, “They have continued to amaze their “drama mamas” even during these challenging times. We are so proud of them. Several of our seniors have been among our “rocks” for several years. We could not let them graduate without hearing from us, so the goodie bags were a

way we could reach out. Our boosters also met via Zoom to award our annual senior scholarships. We appreciate more than we can say the generous, enthusiastic support we get year in and year out from our community. By public participation in our season ticket sales, concessions, and other fundraisers, Seguin has allowed us to do so many special things for our program and our kids.”

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Follis continued, “Theatre is a year-round “sport”. It takes a lot to put on a full production. Our scholarship recipients, Emily Pearson ($600), Faith Sehon ($500), and Andrew McDowall ($400) invested a huge amount of effort in multiple aspects of the program. Under the direction of Lydia Robles and Tim Luna, these kids normally put on three big shows a year, along with a “Night on Broadway” production, competition pieces at the annual Thespian Convention, and senor-directed shows. For many of them, theatre isn’t all they do, but they put their hearts into everything they do and that’s what makes it such a joy to be a part of. I think senior Andy McDowall summed it up well, “It (theatre) was a lifeline to the world of romance and whimsy and magic. It gave me a greater appreciation of the world around me. It painted the world in pastels-- and isn’t that what we need?”

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We’ll miss you, seniors, and wish all our students the best always now and when we see them again.”

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church Seguin Somewhere beyond the colorful rainbow signs planted along the walkway leading into the care facility are the helpers, the heroes.

While the general population gradually moves on to the “new normal” and longawaited freedoms, older citizens confined to nursing centers, rehab and assisted living facilities must continue their confinement, and it is the Helper Heroes who are there for them.

A Tuesday morning study group of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church members was inspired to recognize Seguin’s faithful frontline health workers through the “Global Citizen: Together at Home” program organized to support medical workers around the world.

Group member Jim Dyess said his church join, and so starting with financial pledges of Spirit of Joy. Very quickly, he said, the congreprovide gift cards from local Seguin businessagement for the local caregiving community.

decided this was an effort they wanted to their own, they spread the word to others at gation responded with generous pledges to es in a gesture of appreciation and encour-

In addition, the group organized a homemade care and health facilities in Seguin could be

sign-making effort so that those working at recognized and thanked.

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church is a congregaAmerica (ELCA) founded in 2015. The conSilver Center on Court Street, is in the process ry Campus on Dolle Ave into its permanent for future community-focused organizations are led by the Rev. Megan D. Elliott, pastor, ELCA Southwestern Texas Synod Building

tion of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in gregation, which has regularly met at the of repurposing the Juan Seguin Elementachurch home and additional building space and programs for the underserved. They and the church offices are housed in the on the Texas Lutheran University campus.

Citing Spirit of Joy’s mission, Dyess said, into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ our neighbors, and through serving our

Standing in support of Seguin's frontline health workers, members of a study group at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church deliver gift cards to local businesses and signs of encouragement from their congregation to one of a number of Seguin nursing facilities. The group hoped to show appreciation for the health workers who serve this community.

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Vital Statistics Willie Mae Cunningham

\Willie Mae Cunningham was born September 12, 1935, in Seguin, TX to the late Willie and Mattie Cunningham. Willie Mae

Elmer Hill

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was a graduate of Ball High Joann Smith of Seguin, TX; School.

Brother, Albert Cunningham (Lula) of San Antonio, TX; Willie Mae is preceded in death Granddaughters, Tresa Lynn by her parents Willie and Mattie Jellison of Houston, TX, Audrey Cunningham, son Clarence R. Wisher, Patricia L. Edwards Clack Jr, daughter Mary Joyce of San Antonio, TX, Ivory “Angel” Mckinnon; Christina Henry (Alterrie Sr) of granddaughter, Leslie “Nikki” Katy, TX, Montreal Clack of Edwards; grandson, Adrian Austin, TX; Grandsons, George Wisher; great granddaughter, “Dink” Vaden Jr (Jessica), Keith (Aimee), Caleb Rayshell Nicole Jellison; sisters, Edwards Carrietta “Cookie” Savage, Mckinnon (Maria) all of San TX; special Joyce Cunningham-Wilson; and Antonio, granddaughter, Telia Hosey of brother Donald Cunningham.

Austin; special grandson, Toree Willie Mae leaves to cherish her Daniel (Katie) of Dallas, TX; memory daughters, Lillian Twenty-Two great “Candy” Hosey, Patricia Wisher grandchildren; Six great great (Gilbert) and son Obery Cubit Jr. grandchildren; Three bonus great all of San Antonio, TX; special grandchildren; Special nieces, daughters, Cheryl Ann Cubit and Melissa Mike (Henry) of Live Mary Ann Gonzales; Sister, Oak, TX, Martha Hammond and

Marsha Davis both of Hayward, CA; along with a host of other family and friends.

Elmer Hill was born to Floyd Nelson Hill, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Dodds) on June 24, 1931 in Edna, Texas.

Service will be Guadalupe Valley Park.

Braunfels; son, Kevin Hill and wife, Penny of Schertz; daughter, Lory Hill Alves of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren Meagan Alves McGrew and husband, Austin and He went to be with his Lord and Christian Alves, all of New Savior on May 20, 2020 in New Braunfels and numerous nieces Braunfels, Texas. & nephews.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Audrey Savley, Floyd Hill, Jr. and Rosa Mae Hill and nephew, Larry Hill.

He is survived by his loving wifeof 54 years, Arlene F. Hill of New

Visitation will be held at Gaston Bell Memorial Chapel – 6867 Montgomery Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Greater Refuge Church – 410 N. Guadalupe St. Seguin, Texas 78155.

The online registry may be signed at www.bellandbellfuneralhome.co m/obituary/willie-coffee .

Services entrusted to Bell & Bell Funeral Home - (210) 657-2273. held at Memorial

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to: Emanuel Lutheran Visitation with social distancing will Church in Seguin or St. Jude be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Children’s Research Hospital. on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in A Memorial Service will be held at New Braunfels. a later date. Please sign the guestbook at A Private Family Graveside doeppenschmidtfuneralhome.com

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WHO Emergency Leader: Second Peak Of First COVID Wave Could Arise (Geneva) -- The World Health Organization's emergencies chief Doctor Michael Ryan is warning the first wave of coronavirus could include a second peak. Speaking at a briefing, Ryan urged countries that may have overcome the virus or are easing restrictions to remain on high alert. He added the respiratory disease can "jump up" at any time.

Ryan compared the current pandemic to the Spanish flu outbreak, which got a second peak, not a second wave. To continue flattening the virus curve, he said public health, social distancing and testing measures must remain in place for the foreseeable future.

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The White House amended the effective date to begin Tuesday night, up two days from the original date. President Trump announced Sunday he was placing travel restrictions on non-U.S. residents if they've been to Brazil within two weeks of their travel to the U.S. The coronavirus has spiked in the South American country as of late. Only the states had more cases of the virus than Brazil as of Monday.

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LULAC Community Garden

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City Meetings

The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. All meetings of City Boards and Commissions have been cancelled until Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more further notice. City Council and Planning & Zoning are meeting virtually. information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820.

In addition to meeting virtually, City Council meetings have re-opened to the public (following all social distancing guidelines). Additionally, the Seguin Public Library Services 5:30 p.m. meeting will be available via Facebook Live on the City's The Seguin Public Library is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Facebook page. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 2. through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The Laptop Lab and Curbside Service will continue operations during these hours. Only the first Water Recreation Reminders Along Starcke Park floor will be open to the public for “grab & go” service. Laptop sessions Rivers and lakes have re-opened with proper social distancing may be reserved ahead of time, but walk-ins are welcomed. Patrons are requirements, however, the City of Seguin Parks & Recreation Department encouraged to utilize online resources and services during this time. Visit reminds citizens that recreational use of the Guadalupe River in Max seguin.biblionix.com/catalog/ to reserve materials. For more information Starcke Park is currently restricted in the designated "Restricted Safe visit http://library.seguintexas.gov, call 830-401-2422, text 830-549-4698 Zone" by Court Order prompted by a spillgate failure on Lake Dunlap in or email library@seguintexas.gov. fall 2019. Pole fishing from the riverbank is permitted, except near the City of Seguin Water Treatment Plant.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.

Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

Starcke Park Golf Course Starcke Park Golf Course is open to the public with tee times spaced out at 16 minute intervals. The Pro Shop is closed until further notice. Tee times can only be made by calling the Pro Shop at 830-401-2490. Tee time reservations will be limited to four or less golfers.

American Legion Bingo

American Legion Post 245 will begin playing Bingo at 5 p.m. Friday, May Seguin Wave Pool 29 and Sunday, May 31 at 618 E. Kingsbury Street. There is a restriction The Wave Pool will not open for the 2020 summer season. of 25% capacity, or 80 players at this time.

Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program

City Parks Restroom and Playgrounds/Play Equipment Closure

The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program will begin Monday, June 1. All parks and trails remain open to the public for the time being, however, Locations and serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting all public and playgrounds/play equipment restrooms in the parks are FOODTX to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org. closed until further notice.

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City’s Utility Billing Office Remains Closed to Public

Antique Tractor Pull

The City’s Utility Billing Office is closed to the public. Customers can send payments in the mail, pay at the drive-thru window at City Hall, use the drop box located in the overflow parking lot across from City Hall on Mountain Street, set up an automatic bank draft, utilize the City Hub customer portal online at http://www.seguinolc.org., or pay over the phone by calling 830-401-2460. Service and convenience fees are also being temporarily waived at this time.

The Big Red Barn will host an Antique Tractor Pull at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6. There will be plenty of room to spread out while cheering for your favorite tractor.

Dowdy School Reunion Cancellation

Municipal Court Cancellations

SOLC Summer Adventure Camp

The Dowdy School Reunion scheduled for Saturday, June 6 has been canceled. With the COVID-19 uncertainty and social distancing guidelines, the reunion committee decided to cancel the reunion. For more information contact Stanley Dolle at 830-305-5123.

All trials and court hearings at Seguin Municipal Court have been Registration is now open for the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Summer Adventure Camp June 8 through July 24. Registration cancelled. Court dates will be rescheduled at a later time. forms and more information is available at http://www.seguinolc.org.

Applications are also being accepted for camp counselors and counselorsSplash Pad Closure in-training. Submit resume and references to info@seguinolc.org.

The Splash Pad at Park West is closed until further notice.

Cinderella Ball Cancelled

The Seguin Police Department has cancelled its 101th Annual Cinderella Ball from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Seguin Event Complex All bookings at the Seguin Coliseum and the Fairgrounds facilities are (Coliseum). Refunds will be issued for any tickets/carriage rides purchased suspended until further notice. Customers will receive full refunds for all For more information call 830-401-2386. facility bookings impacted by the public health emergency.

Seguin Events Complex Closure

Field of Honor 2020 Cancellation

The Field of Honor 2020 scheduled from June 27 to July 5 in the field by Faith Lutheran Church has been cancelled. Any sponsorships collected this Seguin Little League, Seguin Youth Soccer League, the All Youth Sports year will be used for 2021.

League and the Seguin Volleyball League have suspended all games until further notice.

Young Marines/SS American Memorial Concert

Sports Leagues

Fundraiser

There will be a concert "Soldiers Songs & Voices," featuring Scotty Alexander and special guest, Rio Russell, from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June The Big Red Barn will have its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 27 at the Lazy U Ranch located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Proceeds a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market benefit the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines and the SS American is held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. For more information text Memorial. Tickets are $25 and free to all active duty with military ID. For more information visit http://www.ssamemorial.org.

210-722-9054.

Farmers Market & Artisans Alley

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