SDN: May 30, 2024

Kingdom open for playtime

Just in time for summer Kids

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Summer in Seguin just got even sweeter, thanks to the official opening of the city’s brand-new Kids Kingdom Playground in Max Starcke Park. Kids got to try out the playscape over the Memorial Day weekend. The playscape opened one month earlier than anticipated.

The playscape was partly funded by Niagara Cares, the philanthropy of Niagara Bottling, LLC, through its Perk Your Park program. Since 2016, Niagara has funded the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Perk Your Park program, an effort to revitalize parks and outdoor community spaces across the United States.

Last week’s ribbon cutting was a communitywide celebration as it took the community to win the online contest for Niagara funding.

Thanks to the community’s overwhelming support during a 6-week public Outreach campaign, the city received a $75,000 grant from Niagara Cares to assist with rebuilding the Kids Kingdom Playscape. That’s after the original Kids Kingdom was removed from the park last spring due to safety issues.

Sharing fun facts about this newest addition to the current park’s system was Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen.

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Fan drive now underway

Seguin Fire Department working to keep families cool

(Seguin) -- Summertime heat and humidity in our area can be relentless, but enduring the scorching temperatures without air conditioning can be downright dangerous.

Unfortunately, that’s the reality for many individuals and families in Seguin. That’s why the Seguin Fire Department is hosting its annual Fan Drive.

“Fans are critical to keeping those without air conditioning or who are on a fixed income comfortable and safe during the hot Texas summers,” said Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner. Beginning this week, fans will be available to households (in the Seguin city limits only) without air conditioning. Fans can be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4:30

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“The original Kids Kingdom Playscape was constructed and dedicated in October of ‘95, and it cost $100,000. The playscape sustained damag during the historic flood of October of ‘98, that horrific flood and was rededicated in July of ‘99 so less than a year to bring it back to the community. In November of 2013,

pm Mondays through Fridays from the Fire Administration office located at 660 South Highway 46. A picture ID and proof of residency is required. Limit one fan per household. Residents who received a fan last year will be ineligible to receive one this year.

Donations for the Fire Department’s Fan Drive can also be dropped off at the Fire Administration office.

The drop-off location for the Fire Department’s Fan Drive is the Fire Administration office located off 660 State Hwy 46.

The Seguin Fire/EMS Department can be reached by calling 830-401-2321 or via email ltrevino@seguintexas.gov.

Seguin voters approved $5 million in park improvements including the new playground that was opened in March of 2015 and it cost approximately $350,000. In February of ‘23, the wooden playscape was removed by the city staff for safety reasons and unfortunately, there was no way that we could salvage that 28-yearold historical piece that everyone in creation could remember. It was at the

end of its useful life,” said Dodgen.

Dodgen says the new park also marks the first of its kind when compared to other playgrounds in this region. She says its inclusive play pieces are beyond more than what the original park had.

“The playscape did not accommodate those who were in need for equipment that they could play on,” said Dodgen. Playtime, pg. 3

The new playground includes several inclusive play pieces, such as a Temple Trolley designed in collaboration with best-selling author Dr. Temple Grandin, an animal behaviorist and autism selfadvocate. The equipment swings with a shade structure, a music cluster, and a sensory round-about feature. Niagara employees were also among those who came out to play and celebrate the new playground. Niagara Plant Manager Ed Bailey says the Seguin plant is proud that the city not only competed against nine other cities nationwide for the grant money but that it garnered the most votes in the end.

“We all live in the community. Niagara is still a family run company. They really like to be a part of the community. It’s one of the funniest parts of my job is that not only do I

get to run one of these amazing plants that they build but I really get to help out the community. Our teams get to be a part of the community. We are super excited to be able to be a part of this and bring a playscape where kids of all ages and abilities will come and enjoy it together. Nobody is left out. Our team members can use it as well and honestly, our relationship with Seguin is phenomenal,” said Bailey.

Among those from the community who came out to check out the playscape was Resident Christina Barton. For years, Barton has been an advocate for special needs kids and adults. She is one of the founders of Autism Beyond 22, the local group originally known as Special Kids with Special Needs.

Barton says seeing the playscape in her hometown and how it integrates play for everyone is a dream come true.

“As a citizen of Seguin, to have this available for the community, it’s wonderful. For the special needs community, this is not just for children, but I see it’s equipment for adults with disabilities that could come here and enjoy it too. The swing, the sensory equipment out here is wonderful, and the soft landing –that’s a plus,” said Barton. “It’s for the entire community to enjoy, and this is a huge step forward for Seguin. “This is totally original. I can’t wait to have a meeting here or a picnic. And I like that Niagara is very family-oriented and they think about the community, and they want to put more money into this community. I thought that was really tops for them.”

In addition to the Perk Your Park grant monies, park development funds were utilized to fully construct the playground. The new playscape is located at 1123 S. Austin St.

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Seguin boys force play-in game; Marion

River Monsters begin defense of TCL title tonight

(Seguin) -- The 2023 Texas Collegiate League Champion Seguin River Monsters begin defense of their title tonight.

The Monsters will host the Victoria Generals for their home opener this evening at Smokey Joe Williams Field. Tonight’s game is the first of backto-back games at Smokey Joe with the Generals and is a rematch of the TCL semifinals won by Seguin last season, two games to one.

Coming off a championship season, River Monster skipper Tony Perez says he has a team more ready to compete in his second year in Seguin.

“This league was new to me last year. I had been up north (in the Great Lakes League) the last five years, but I’m better prepared this year,” Perez said. “We are loaded with numbers whereas last year, we were fighting to find position guys the first couple of weeks. This year we’ve got the

numbers to be fully rostered the whole time.”

Back this year for the River Monsters is Navarro High School grad Jaxen Monkerud.

Monkerud was the winning pitcher in last year’s championship game, a 3-1 win for Seguin over the Brazos Valley Bombers. Monkerud tossed five shutout innings before giving way to three relievers who kept the Bombers at bay as the Monsters earned their first TCL championship in their second season.

Monkerud called the experience one of the top highlights of his career that he hopes to duplicate.

“It was up there on my athletic accomplishments, for sure,” Monkerud said. “So, starting the championship game and then winning. It was a great experience. So, hopefully we can do it again.”

Joining Monkerud on the pitching staff is

fellow Navarro grad Bryce Nall. Nall just finished his freshman year at Lubbock Christian. In 2023, he led the Panthers to a district title in his senior year at Navarro High School. He says he’s looking forward to being back home pitching in front of friends and family.

“Coming back to the community here is so great. There is so much support for this team, especially a team winning a championship,” Nall said. “It’s nice to be able to see a bunch of people that I know in the stands.”

First pitch for tonight’s opener between the River Monsters and Generals is set for 7:05 p.m. at Smokey Joe Williams Field. On Friday, the River Monsters will host the Battle of the Badges Softball Game between the Seguin and New Braunfels Police Departments. The game will be held prior to the River Monsters/Generals game at 6 p.m. Admission to Friday’s game is free.

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Bloch Jeffers

Seguin and the surrounding communities mourn the loss of Dennis Arno Bloch, who passed away in San Antonio on May 21, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1948, in Seguin, Texas,

To honor Dennis’s memory, a visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155. The event will be an opportunity for family members and friends to pay their respects and share cherished memories of a life well lived.

In remembrance of Dennis’s life the family asks those who wish to and can make a donation to the Veteran’s Relief Fund C/O McQueeney VFW Post 9213, 275 Gallagher Rd, McQueeney, TX 78123.

Dorothy Jean Bulgerin Jeffers, age 89, a lifetime resident of Seguin, was called home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Dorothy was born on June 6, 1934 to Louie Opal (Lambert) and Theodore Reinhard Bulgerin.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Joe Columbus (J. C.) Jeffers, her parents, her brothers, Teddy Bulgerin and Bobby Bulgerin and wife Geri, and brothers-in-law, Mark Jeffers and Jimmy Jeffers and sister-in-law, Louise Gurnett.

Survivors include her son, B. J. Jeffers and wife Denise; grandson, Chad Jeffers and wife Kylee; great-grandson, Grayson Jeffers; brothers, Jimmy Bulgerin and wife Helen and Roy Bulgerin and wife Peggy; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Family and friends were most important to Dorothy Jean. She retired at age 49 after 31 ½ years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She so enjoyed talking on the phone, yet she never ever owned a cell phone.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. Interment will follow at Dugger Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Miller, Jimmy Kennedy, Manuel Ramos, Larry McKee, Chase Ramos, and Roger Voss. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Jeffers, Grayson Jeffers, and Bert Hinson.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to the charity of one’s choice.

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.

Julia Loera Medina went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Julia was born January 28, 1941, to Edwardo and Angelita Medina in Seguin, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edwardo and Angelita Medina, brothers, Frank Medina, Raymond Medina, Vicente Medina, and sisters, Mary Lou Medina, Margie Medina, Anita Medina, Catarina Garza and Dominga Medina Gonzales.

She is survived by brother, Jesse

Medina and sister, Patsy Medina, and numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Guadalupe Regional Hospital and Hospice Staff for their love, compassion, and dedication to Julia.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Andrew Ontiveros, Justin Ontiveros, Jayden Ontiveros, David Rodriguez, Joe Ryan Nieto, and Michael Gonzales.

Anna Marie Gonzalez Villarreal died May 20,2024 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by her father,Jose Villarreal and is survived by 5 sons, 2 sisters and 1brother, and her mother,Tomasa Gonzalez. Private funeral services were held at Eunice and Lee Mortuary, Tuesday, May 28th. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

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VITAL STATISTICS

Leal

Esperanza “Hope” E. Leal, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1938 in Coahuila, Mexico to Elisa (Gutierrez) and Armando R. Espinoza. Hope and her husband Richard were founding families at St. Dominic Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. In 1976 they received the Archbishop Francis J. Furey Medal for exceptional service to the Catholic Church and to the community, and for exemplifying good Christian conduct in personal life.

Hope is preceded in death by her sons, Richard A. Leal and Ray A. Leal, her parents and her brothers, Armando Espinoza and Hector Espinoza.

Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, Richard A. Leal;

children, Sandra Campbell and husband Mark, Hector Leal and wife Jen, and Michael Leal and wife Peggy; daughter-in-law, Linda Leal; former daughterin-law, Helena Geisinger; siblings, Erie Martinez, Nina Nieto and husband Robert, Joe Espinoza and wife Elvira, Estella Espinoza, and Elizabeth Valdez and husband Cecil; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will begin again on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Graveside services and interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Campbell, Remington Leal, John Benckenstein, Patrick Leal, Matthew Leal and Mark Leal.

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

Tennessee Gov. Signs Bill To Charge Adults Who Assist Minors With Abortions

(Nashville, TN) -- A bill in Tennessee referred to as the “abortion trafficking act” is now law. Republican Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law yesterday that criminalizes acts by adults to help minors obtain an abortion without parental consent. Assistance to a minor by an adult will now carry a mandatory prison term of nearly a year. The law is expected to go into effect on July 1st.

Emory Research Survey Shows AI Could Predict Success Rate of Future Organ Transplants

(Dekalb County, GA) -- Some researchers at Emory University say the latest technology can predict the success rate of an upcoming organ transplant. They’ve developed an AI system that can predict the success of heart transplants more accurately than traditional methods. The study found that AI was at least ten-percent better at predicting transplant outcomes and providing early warning signs of rejection. WSB-TV explains the system compares biopsy photos to a database of past transplants, offering a more consistent and reliable assessment.

Democrats Launch $100M Abortion Rights Campaign To Take House Majority

(Washington, DC) -- Democrats are putting abortion rights front-and-center as they seek to take the House in November. The party’s House Majority Pac is launching a 100-million dollar advertising and voter mobilization campaign focused on abortion in swing districts across the country. Democrats are leaning into the issue as states across the country have rolled back abortion access following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. President Biden has repeatedly blamed his political rival Donald Trump for the abortion restrictions across the country.

Bird Flu Found In Idaho Alpacas

(Washington, DC) -- The Bird flu has been found in alpacas for the first time. The Department of Agriculture says it’s the latest spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus. The National Veterinary Services said in a statement that the infected alpacas were at a farm in Idaho where the virus was found in poultry that was since culled. The USDA said the alpacas testing positive was not a total shock because the species co-mingled on the farm. The CDC said the current public health risk is “low” but is monitoring the situation.

Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive

The Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive is currently underway. Fans will be available to households (within the Seguin city limits only) that are without air conditioning. Fans can be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Municipal Court/ Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. A picture ID and proof of residency is required. limit one fan per household. If you received a fan last year, you are ineligible this year. If you would like to donated a fan, please drop off donations at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building. For more information, call 830-401-2321 or email ltrevino@seguintexas.gov.

Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program

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

Regional Job Fair

The Schertz Economic Development Corporation, the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation will host a Regional Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at 1400 Schertz Pkwy in Schertz. The event will feature over 60 employers from Schertz, Cibolo, New Braunfels, and Seguin. For more information, visit www.info. seguinedc.com/inforegionaljobfair-5-30-24.

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 830-4012422 or visiting 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 830-386-0334.

June

Nominations for Rising Stars of Guadalupe County

Nominations are open until Saturday, June 1 for The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Rising Stars of Guadalupe County. For applications and more information, call 830-379-6382.

Garage/Rummage Sale

The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 1 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.

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.

United Women in Faith Ladies Tea

The Wesley-Harper United Methodist Church United Women in Faith will have a Ladies Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 in Karrick Hall of First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. RSVP by Saturday, May 25 to 210-365-9627.

Making Your Grief Count Program

The Emanuel’s Bereavement Care Ministry will present, Making Your Grief Count, a three-week program for those who have experienced loss, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sunday, June 2, and Sunday, June 9 in the Emanuel’s Family Life Center, located at 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. The program will be facilitated by Pastor Darwin Huartson. Participants will learn about healthy coping tools and a path to healing in a supportive environment. For more information email Donna@ elcseguin.org or call 830-556-3542.

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 830-305-8829.

Annual Ushers Day

The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist church will celebrate its Annual Ushers Day at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2. The guests will be Pastor Robert Simpson and the Grace Covenant Baptist Church of Round Rock.

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Jonathan Lowry in Concert

The La Trinidad UMC Seguin presents: Jonathan Lowry in Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at 306 E. Gonzales St.

Chamber Championship Golf Tournament Postponed

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Chamber Championship Golf Tournament from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3 to Monday, Oct. 7 at The Bandit Golf Course. To register, visit www.seguinchamber. com. For more information, call 830-379-6382 or email cofc@seguinchamber.com.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

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 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.

Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow

This summer, GVEC and the City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back the Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at the Seguin Coliseum. The target audience is 3rd grade through 12th grade plus adult learners. For

more information, visit www.chem.tamu.edu/ roadshow/ or email Kasie Tankersley at ktandersley@gvec.org.

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.

Military Appreciation Chamber Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Military Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost of the meal is $20 for member in advance or $25 for non-members and late registration.

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.

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 830-272-0040, ext. 104 and leave a message.

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.

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, June 7 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 June entertainment will be provided by Madelyn Abrameit and the Beneficiary will be the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication

The Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley will have Home Dedication for Dalia Acosta at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at 724 E. Walnut St. in Seguin.

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.

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, June 11 at St. John Lutheran Church, located at FM 465 in Marion. The presenter will be David Will continuing his series on “Saving Our Prairies. Part 2 will be on “Saving Our Native Grasses.” For more information, visit www.npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Molly Hatchet/Knotty Grove at the Brauntex

Midales Entertainment will present Southern rock legendary band, Molly Hatchet with special guests Knotty Grove from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, located at 290 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. Tickets and more information are available at www.brauntex.org or call 830-627-0808.

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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 830-305-8829.

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 512-5577185 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, June 18 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 830-3795421. If there is no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they receive the message.

Activities Fair for Veterans

There will be an Activities Fair for Veterans from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-303-4188, ext. 1249.

Fourth of July Parade Application Deadline

The City of Seguin Main Street Program is accepting applications for the Fourth of July Parade until Friday, June 21. Applications are available at the Seguin Visitor Center, located at 200 S. Austin St. or online at www. seguintexas.gov/fourthofjuly.

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/747ccb91-2f4c4281-ae71-3939d63ff32f. For more information, call 830-401-0422.

Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones Class from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 and continuing on Saturday, June 22 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Instructor, Karen Roberson, will give an introduction to basic mosaic and participants will learn to cut tile, affix a design, and finish with grout. The class is for ages 14 and older. The cost is $50 and participants should bring their own stepping stone. Call 830-305-0472 for size and more information.

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 830-305-8829.

July

Seguin Art League Beginning Watercolor Class

The Seguin Art League will have a Beginning Watercolor Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Lean how colors interact, how to make washes, color theory, and basic page layout. The cost is $30. For more information call 830-305-0472.

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, July 5 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 June entertainment will be provided by the Brushy Creek Boys and the Beneficiary will be Kidsight.

Basic Mediation Training

The Central Texas Dispute resolution Center will offer its Basic Mediation Training on Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13 and Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20 via Zoom. To register online, visit www.centexdrc.org or email csheppard@ cemtexdrc.org.

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.

Seguin Art League Monet’s Impressionism

Class

The Seguin Art League will have a Monet’s Impressionism Class from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The class is for ages16 and older. Paint your own impressionistic painting based on Claude Monet’s masterpiece, “Sunset in Venice.” Learn how to map out the painting, different types of brushstrokes, underpainting, layering, highlights and reflections. The cost is $40. Call or come by for supply list. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

AP and Advanced Art Workshops

The Seguin Art League will offer AP and Advanced Art Workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The workshops will be taught by certified art teachers and will provide real solutions and strategies for a successful portfolio with creative art concepts and lessons in order to provide a jumpstart for the 2024-2025 school year. The cost is $60 a day and supplies are included. Limit 10 students. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

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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

Understand Your Medicare Options Seminars

The GRMC, GHN and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Healthcare Advisory Committee will offer free educational seminars on Understand Your Medicare Options at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 and at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 in the GRMC Upstairs Classroom (Enter Central Entrance Lobby), located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-303-4846.

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 830-303-4188 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 830-3725980.

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 locat-

ed at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830303-6478.

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 ensure non-profit 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 offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

SALE

Large moving sale! Friday, May 31 & June 1. 8:00 am to 1:00pm at 282 Oak Springs Dr. Seguin. Lots of items available including: furniture, clothes, tools, kitchenware, and more!