SDN: June 1, 2023

Summer equals art in Seguin

Seguin Art League announces summer camp, art class schedule

(Seguin) -- Ever since, the Seguin Art League launched its official operation of its renovated building in downtown Seguin, it seems as though it has been rolling out a long list of art classes in which to choose from. Connecting art with the community is especially important for the art league as it announces a slate of summer camps and programming.

Roger Betschler, a member of the Seguin Art League’s show and education committees, says individuals and families are invited to check out their summer schedule.

He says there’s definitely something for everyone.

“We’ve set up four day summer camps from June through July. It’s just about something going on every week where kids, adults, whoever want to come in and take these classes and we have a couple of good instructors that will do a real fine job with anybody who wants to come in and learn something about art,” said Betschler.

Now, if there is a class that folks aren’t too sure about, then

they are encouraged to learn more.

Betschler says after all, art is more than just drawing and painting.

“The summer camps are varied.

I want to plug our Linocut class coming up and that’s in July. Donna Maske and I are going to do that particular class and that’s going to be a fun class but we are only taking

12-year-olds and older because we want to work with teenagers more or less. It’s an old process from way back in the 1500s where you are carving with tools, sharp tools and creating your image and then painting it and taking a print off it and what is nice about Linocuts is you can do a repetition of a lot of pieces,” said Betschler.

Oftentimes, he says skills and talents that individuals feel they lack are much of the reason of why they don’t dabble in art. However, at the Seguin Art League, Betschler says everyone walks away with a lesson.

“Even in our Lino print class, we are going to start off with some drawings and just some basic techniques on how to draw the image you want on your paper. So, you might come in limited in your drawing abilities but you will come out with a very nice product,” said Betschler.

Betschler says he’s proud of this summer’s collective classes and encourages sign-up as soon as possible. Art, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Photo courtesy Seguin Art League

School opens next week for free meals

Seguin ISD launches Summer Food Program

(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD is helping with that grocery bill over the summer. To ensure that students continue to eat a healthy balanced meal while away from the classroom, the district is announcing the return of its Summer Food Program.

Sean Hoffmann, the chief communications officer for the Seguin ISD, says the program is open to any child in the Seguin ISD or surrounding communities. He says the program begins Monday, June 5, and runs through July 27.

“Right now, we have six locations identified for the summer food program 2023 hosted by Seguin ISD. This is a project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and we feel that we’ve been able to identify areas around town that will be convenient for families to go and visit and get meals throughout this summer. We’ve got a variety of menu items, dates, times including breakfast and lunch available at many of these locations including Rodriguez Elementary School, Seguin High School, Barnes Middle School, Ball Early Childhood Center, Jefferson

Elementary School and of course, at Park West,” said Hoffmann.

Some of the menu options include but are not limited to sausage biscuits, cereal, homemade pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders, chicken bacon ranch wraps, chili dogs, and cheeseburgers.

Hoffmann says he encourages families to take advantage of the free meal program. In past years, district officials have said that it not only helps those needing some food assistance but has served as a convenience for these families

running kids to summer camps and other activities throughout the weekdays.

“It is a pretty simple process. Children age 1 to 18 can receive one free meal, per meal period, per day. So, that means they can receive a breakfast and a lunch each day. There is no sign-up required. Again, this is a project just to help our families through the summer months. We have many students who are receiving meals during the school year and then it can become a burden to families as the school year winds down and we close schools for the summer,” said Hoffmann.

Adults looking to join their child for a meal can do so for a nominal fee. That cost is $2.55 for breakfast or $4.50 for lunch.

Serving times vary depending on the location but typically begin at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. for lunch. An official schedule and menu, again, can be found at SeguinISD.net or on the Seguin ISD Facebook page. All Seguin ISD parents were also sent an email containing the summer food schedule.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Art, continued.

“This summer we have morning camps and that’s for 5 to 9 years olds and the afternoon camps are 10-year-old to I think 17 is the limit on that. We have some beginning watercolor classes. We have a photography class working with your phone and the gentleman that is going to teach it is really very good. So, I hope people come out and try some of these classes,” said Betschler.

Betschler says with dreams still in its plans, the art league is currently doing exactly what it was designed to do and that is connecting people with art.

“We had a family come in last summer. They came down from Dallas and they were looking for something to do and we got them into a clay class for two days and they just had a wonderful time. But you know, it was on the spur of the moment and there just happened to be that we had room for them. I wish we were a little bit open for people coming in just for the day and going ‘Hey, what can we do?’ And, come on in and we have a class set up for them to go. That’s down the road a way yet,” said Betschler.

Cost, age limit, and class size vary for each art camp. A schedule of camps is available on the art league’s website at seguinartleague.com or Facebook page.

The art league can also be contacted by calling 830-305-0472. The Seguin Art League is located at 104 S. Austin St.

Photos courtesy Seguin Art League

Seguin River Monsters Get Walk-off Win in Season Opener

(Seguin) -- The Seguin River Monsters got a come-from-behind win and walked it off in extra innings Tuesday night at Smokey Joe Williams Field to start their second season taking down the Brazos Valley Bombers, 7-6 in 10 innings.

Down 5-4 in the bottom of the 9th, Preston Freeman singled to drive in a run and tie the game. After the Bombers went back in front in the top of the 10th, the River Monsters scored two in the bottom of the inning, capped by an infield single from Kyle Atkinson to drive in Connor Kaiser to give Seguin the season opening victory.

The River Monsters and Bombers will wrap their home-and-home tonight in Bryan. The River Monsters will head to Baton Rouge tomorrow. They will head to Lafayette, Louisiana on Friday before coming back home to Seguin on Saturday night to take on the Acadiana Cane Cutters.

Chris Austin

Mollenhauer

Pat Mollenhauer was born to Henry and Erna Schneider Mollenhauer on July 23, 1937. in the Comal Town portion of New Braunfels, Texas. He passed from this life on May 24, 2023 in New Braunfels at the age of 85.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Eunice O’Niel, brother-in-law, Kelcy O’Niel, and son-in-law, Robert Markgraf, Jr.

Surviving him, are his loving wife, Doris, daughter, Suzanne Markgraf, son, Steven Mollenhauer and wife, Lisa, daughter, Sharon Phillips and husband, Brent; grandchildren, Matthew Markgraf, Melissa Wells and husband Jon, Amanda Dodson and husband, Zachary, Kimberly Mollenhauer, Sara Conley and husband, Nick, and Thomas Phillips; great grandchildren, Liam Wells, Everett Wells, and Madeleine Wells and brother-in-law, Norman Hummel and wife, Dora.

Pat started school at Lamar Elementary and graduated from the New Braunfels High School. As a student, he went to work at the Neu Braunfelser Zeitung learning the printing trade.

He met his bride to be, Doris Hummel, on the dance floor at Echo Hall. They spent 66 years together dancing and traveling. Pat joined the Air Force and he and Doris, together with their children spent 20 years seeing different parts of the world. While in Germany, they were able to meet their German relatives. On one of their return trips to Germany, the German relatives took them to Silesia in Poland. Formerly a part of Germany, it is where their ancestors migrated from. After retirement from the Air Force, Pat became a mail carrier and made new friends with his mail patrons.

As a young boy, Pat enjoyed swimming in the Comal River where he learned how to swim before Schlitterbahn came along. He totally enjoyed fishing whether trot line fishing with his father and brother-in-law in the Guadalupe River or after the children became adults, with his son fishing in the mountain streams of Wyoming and with his son-in-law in the Gulf of Mexico.

After both retired from the work force, they took many trips to the Midwest to go dancing. Both enjoyed dancing and meeting people who had the same love of dancing. They helped start the Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club, Pat serving as the first president.

Volunteering at the Sophienburg Museum was a learning experience about the history of New Braunfels. Scanning old negatives was a task they both looked forward to.

Visitation with family will take place at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels on Sunday, June 4th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 5th, at 10:00 AM at First Protestant Church followed by a reception.

Interment will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 6th at 9:45 AM.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to First Protestant Church or to the Eden Hill Benevolence Fund.

Please sign the guestbook at www. doeppenschmidtfuneralhome.com

VITAL STATISTICS

Mendoza

Ernest A. Mendoza

Sr. unexpectedly passed away on May 19, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 60, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on November 1, 1962, in Knox City, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Refugia and Juan Mendoza. He is survived by his loving wife Beatrice of 44 years; his children, Angie (Josseck) Seale, Ernest (Jennifer) Mendoza Jr., Joe (Donna) Mendoza, Juan A. Mendoza, and Kourtney Mendoza. He is also survived by his brother Johnny (Mickie) Mendoza, and sister Isabel (Vance) Marquis, eight grandchildren, several aunts and uncles and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was a lifelong fan of football; his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. He was an avid athlete, playing football from a young age, and he loved the outdoors, spending time fishing with his children. As a protector he was always there for his family, but he was also the family prankster. He worked most of his life as a steel mill worker for 25 years at SMI in Seguin, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and a prayer service at 7:00 pm that evening at Palmer Mortuary 11116 N. Austin St. Seguin, Texas 78155.

Continued visitation will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 3, 2023 and a procession will depart at 10:00 am to Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery for interment.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

Reevis Walker died May 30, 2023 at the age of 90. He is survived by daughters, Anita Patterson, Sharon Walker, and Terry Showers; sons, Elder Willie Walker, Perry Walker, and Michael Walker. Arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary

Sixth Person To Die In Custody This Year

(San Diego, CA) -- A female inmate at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility in Santee was found dead in her jail cell early Sunday. Roselee Bartolacci was discovered unconscious by a guard. Officials say deputies and medical staff immediately began life saving measures, to no avail. Bartolacci was arrested in April for assault with a deadly weapon. An autopsy will be performed by the County Medical Examiner to determine cause of death. The inmate is the sixth person to die in custody this year.

Feds Say Don’t Go To Mexico For Plastic Surgery

(San Antonio, TX) -- There’s a new warning about traveling to Mexico for plastic surgery. Health experts say there’s an outbreak of fungal meningitis, an illness that can be deadly. The outbreak has been linked to plastic surgery centers in the Mexican town of Matamoros which is right across the border from Brownsville, Texas. The CDC has issued a travel warning after two patients died following plastic surgery in Mexico.

Hawaii Seeing Surge in Syphilis Infections

(Honolulu, HI) -- Public health officials are reporting a rise in sexually transmitted diseases in Hawaii. That includes a surge in syphilis infections, some of which are impacting unborn babies. Dr. Diana Felton is the Department of Health’s Communicable Disease Division Chief. She says syphilis infections used to be rare among women, but that there’s been a rapid increase in women getting infected in recent months, especially women of childbearing age. Pregnant women can pass the infection to their fetus, which is known as congenital syphilis. Hawaii had no cases of congenital syphilis for several years until it reported a dozen cases in 2020 about two dozen last year.

Iowa Law Enforcement Reminds Public About The Dangers Of Hot Cars

(Des Moines, IA) -- As it starts to feel like summer, the Des Moines Police Department is reminding the public about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars. They say 38 children die in hot cars each year on average. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a car sitting outside in 75-degree heat can feel like 105 degrees in less than 30 minutes. In hotter environments, the cars get hot more quickly, rising 20 degrees within as little as ten minutes.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY

Fourth of July Parade Applications

The City of Seguin Main Street program has Fourth of July Parade Applications available online at www.seguintexas.gov/fourthofjuly or at the Seguin Visitor Center, located at 116 N. Camp St. in Seguin. The application deadline is Monday, June 19.

LULAC Garden

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.

JUNE

Geronimo Lions Meeting

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 870-949-5003.

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 beginning Thursday June 1, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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 830401-2321 or email ltrevino@seguintexas.gov.

After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1 at the Den Restaurant, located at 484 Bluebonnet Drive in La Vernia. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, de -

structive 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.

Help Seguin Shine Application Deadline

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept Help Seguin Shine Applications until Friday, June 2. For more information, call 830379-6382.

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 2 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20 (a child’s hot dog plate is $5). Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center and entertainment will be provided by Charlie and Wyatt.

Garage/Rummage Sale

The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46. There will be furniture, clothes, kitchen items, adult and children’s books, and décor for your home. 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 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Hillcrest Church Youth Garage Sale

The Hillcrest Church Youth will have its Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Hillcrest Church (Gym), located at 1440 Eastwood Dr. in Seguin. Booth space is available for $30. For more information, call 830379-7531.

Summer Reading Kickoff/Balloon Twisty Art Storytelling

The Seguin Public Library will kickoff its “All Together Now!” 2023 Summer Reading Experience at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 with Balloon Twisty Art Storytelling with Mr. Mark. The first 100 kids will get a balloon sward. Children’s events for ages 5-11 will be held at 10 a.m.

every Thursday from June 8 to July 20.

Central

Park Summer Concert Series

The Central Park Summer Concert Series will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Sunday in June and the first Sunday in July. This year’s concerts feature the Comal Community Band on June 4, Dirty River Jazz Band on June 11, Grove Factor on June 18, Natalie Rose on June 25, and the San Antonio Symphonic Band performing the Patriotic Concert on July 2. The concerts are family-friendly and free. Don’t forget to bring your chair or blanket.

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.

Kingsbury Baptist Church Graduate Recognition Service

The Kingsbury Baptist Church will have its Graduate Recognition Service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, June 4 at the church, located at 6901 FM 2438 in Kingsbury.

James Beard Awards Watch Party at Matador Stadium

The City of Seguin is partnering with the Seguin Independent School District to host a watch party to cheer on Burnt Bean Co. chefs as they vie for the coveted title of “Best Chef: Texas” during the James Beard Awards, an annual celeb ration of chefs, restaurateurs and industry leaders. The watch party will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 via a livestream at Matador Stadium, located at 1315 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. The livestream will be broadcast on www.eater.com.

Children Five to Nine Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages five to nine from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make pinch pots, foam masks, Kandinsky pieces of art, wall hangings and learn the use of patterns, texture, design, and color. For more information or to register, call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@ yahoo.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Children 10 and Over Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages 10 and older from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make clay boxes, print with natural found objects, make wind socks and learn to create texture, use templates, and work with color, line, and form. For more information or to register, call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

Chamber Military Appreciation Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Military Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 Wednesday, June 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be Ret. Major General Juan Ayala, U.S. Marine Corp. The cost is $20 per meal for members in advance, $25 for non-members and after the Friday before the event.

Seguin Field of Honor

The Seguin Field of Honor will have opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 and closing ceremonies at 10 a.m. June 17 at the Faith Lutheran Church, located at 13 26 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Fag dedications are being accepted for $25 each. Proceeds benefit the American Legion Post 245. For more information, visit www.healingfield.org/event/seguintx23/.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Improve your photos and learn about camera settings, flash, aspect ratio and filters. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Science Mill Summer Camp offered by Seguin ISD

The Science Mill Summer Camp will be offered by the Seguin ISD for elementary students (those entering third through current fifth grade) the weeks of either June 12 or June 19 at Camp May Day. There are a limited number of spaces available and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CampSC123.

Kingsbury Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

The Kingsbury Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15. The theme is Twists and Turns and is for ages kinder through 6th grade (complet-

ed). For more information, call 830-639-4671.

Refuge III Church Vacation Bible School

The Refuge III Church will have its Vacation Bible School from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, and a sleep over to noon on Saturday, June 17 at 7535 Elm Creek Road. The ages will be 3 years on up. There will be bible classes, games, activities, workshops, prizes, snacks, swimming, and hot tub. There will also be activities for those on Zoom. For more information, call Sis. Lavee Jackson at 832-835-7412 or Sis. Shirley Fennell at 210-827-1605.

Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting

The Native Plant Society, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at St. John Lutheran Church, located at FM 465 in Marion. The presenter will be Dr. Larry Sunn from Rain Bees on the current status of the aquifers under Guadalupe County and how you can help feed your aquifer. There will be a plant/seed exchange, social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program. For more information, visit www.npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Flag Retirement Ceremony

There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6:15 p.m. on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. HEB will provide hotdogs and chips (while supplies last) after the ceremony.

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

Seguin Art League Red, White, Blue Art Show

The Seguin Art League will accept entries from veterans and members for its Red, White, Blue Art Show from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The show will hang through Saturday, July 15. A prospectus can be

found online at www.seguinartleague.com. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn tips on using pro mode and orientation. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

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.

Intermediate Watercolor Class

The Seguin Art Center will offer an Intermediate Watercolor Class for ages 16 and older from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Bring your own supplies. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

JULY

Glenn Cernosek Watercolor Workshop

The Seguin Art League will offer a hands-on workshop for adult beginners or intermediate watercolorists from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn techniques that will make your paintings better, easier, and more fun to paint. The cost is $205, supplies included. For more information, call 830305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Summer Strings and Choral Camps Registration

Registration for the July 10 through July 14 Summer Strings and Choral Camps, for grades 2 through 6, runs from through Saturday, July 1. The camps will be held at the Schuech Fine Arts Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The cost is $125 and discounts are available. For more details and to register, visit www.tlucma.org.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn about proper distance, focus, and using the grid lines. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

TLU Nursing Fair 2023

The Texas Lutheran University Service Learning & Career Development will have its Nursing Fair 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the New Braunfels Campus. Register on Handshake. For more information, email pgentry@tlu.edu.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn the best settings for videos, HDR, storage, and using a tripod. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

AUGUST

Master Naturalist Training Class

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist Chapter will offer a Master Naturalist Training Classes will be held every other Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Nov. 18 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The Cost is $125. For application and class information, visit http://txmn.org/guadalupe and follow the “Certification Training” dropdown or text John Barrington at 830-237-3544. Master Naturalists are volunteers educating the public and working to enhance and preserve the many natural resources and areas of Texas. Learn more about the program at http://txmn.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Aug. 26 at GRMC Hospital, 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. 18 at First Baptist Church Seguin, 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. 16 at First Baptist Church Seguin, 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. day, Saturday, Nov. 18 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

ONGOING COMMUNITY CALENDAR ITEMS

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.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

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.

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 830-372-5980.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. 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. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults want-

ing to earn their high school diploma. It is a selfpaced, 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 New 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 “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 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 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.

GARAGE SALESS

GARAGE SALE: 16 Comanche Hill Circle (Seguin) Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd 8am till 6pm. Tons of items, appliances, power tools, household items and much more!!

YARD SALE: 1210 Unity Road (Heritage South Subdivision) Saturday, June 3, 9am to 4pm. Clothing, household items, audiobooks, knickknacks, some holiday decorations.

HUGE GARAGE SALE: 145 Apache Trail - Seguin. Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd 8am to 2pm. Furniture, clothing, jewelry, books, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!

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