SDN: June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

Seguin ISD campus to undergo transformation

Renovation plans officially underway for Barnes MS

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Barnes Middle School is next in line for a much-needed face-lift. Seguin ISD officials recently gathered with administrators and contractors for a special groundbreaking marking the beginning of the school’s expansion and renovation plans. The $25.5 million project was approved by voters in 2022. Helping to oversee the project is Florin Popa with pbGroup Architecture. Popa says the project will help the school district

align its middle schools while providing some much-needed elbow room at the local campus.

“The original school was built for two grades, 7th and 8th, and then they converted it from a junior high to a middle school so it’s three grades now. With the growth that is coming into this area, it’s obviously been affecting Barnes and Koennecke (Elementary School) and this area of the district more than others,” said Popa. Barnes, pg. 3

Adventure now underway at Seguin Public Library

Games, crafts, reading, live animals plus trivia all part of summer experience

(Seguin) – The Seguin Public Library is opening its doors to an array of activities for local families this summer season. The library has officially launched its annual Summer Reading Experience, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

This summer, the library invites readers of all ages to embark on a thrilling journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration. Most importantly, the reading experience is free.

Children’s events for ages 5-11 are set for every Thursday featuring a time traveling hot air balloon, with activities from different eras or places including “Ancient Egypt & African Deserts”, and “Medieval Times & Royalty” plus a visit featuring live animals from Happy Tails Entertainment on June 27th.

Teens ages 12 - 17 will have their own activities, including creative writing workshops, art and writing contests, and an After-Hours Cosplay Ball on June 21st at 6pm. Teen events also include Teen Tuesday every Tuesday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with activities like video gaming, Junk Food Taste Tests, and a Retro Road Trip Escape Room on July 23rd at 3pm.

There are also plenty of activities and events for the adults. Some of those events include a Travel Trivia Night, Murder Mystery Party, Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, National Treasure Escape Room, Hot Air Balloon Painting Night, and Comedy Night.

Younger children’s story times will also continue throughout the summer, including Baby Time, Toddler

Time, Preschool and Family Storytimes.

All ages will also be encouraged to engage in reading experiences using Adventure Gameboards, with kids and teens eligible to earn free books. Plus, all age groups are eligible for grand prize drawings featuring prizes such as gift cards, LEGOs, books, camping gear and other special surprises.

This year’s Summer Experience wraps up with the library’s annual MiniCon on Saturday, Aug. 3 from noon to 4 pm. Meet Mari Mancusi, author of middle grade, young adult and new adult novels and former Emmy Award winning television news producer. Those in attendance will get to celebrate pop culture in the Artists Alley. They will also get to attend panels, gaming and cosplay.

“Our theme this year, ‘Adventure Begins at Your Library,’ aims to spark curiosity and encourage lifelong learning through the magic of stories and adventures,” said Silvia Christy, library director at Seguin Public Library. “We’re excited to offer a diverse range of programs that cater to all age groups, ensuring that everyone can find their own adventure at the library this summer. We also want to remind the community that library cards are free for Guadalupe County residents, so if you don’t have one yet…get on it!”

The Summer Reading Program is now underway and runs through Aug. 8th. Pre-registration is now open online to all community members. To sign up, visit www.library. seguintexas.gov. or stop by the library located at 313 W. Nolte St.

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Popa says the plan is to tackle the larger, interior components of the campus. That includes the cafeteria, library and fine arts department.

“The cafeteria and library were way undersized. That was another focus that the district wanted to take on. The cafeteria was locked in so there wasn’t a cost-effective way to expand the cafeteria outwards which would have been quicker and cheaper so the only way to expand the cafeteria would be to basically take the classrooms, the art room and the choir that are behind the original stage that we are going to be removing and we are going to cut it down and expand the cafeteria into as far back towards those classrooms and those classrooms, we will convert into the new stage which is going to be much bigger than the original stage,” said Popa.

The district, this past April, was able to finally put the finishing touches at A.J. Briesemeister Middle School after nearly two and a half years of construction. Although the work at Barnes won’t be as extensive, it will undergo a significant transformation -- upgrading the aging standards at the local campus.

“The scope is to expand the school by 12 classrooms. That’s basically taking the portables offline, displacing some classrooms throughout the campus, moving the art rooms so they can be more centrally located and

then adding to the fine arts which would bring it up to the same standards to AJB -- what we did at AJB.,” said Popa.

With the help of its contractor, the Koehler Company, crews hope to utilize much of the next two summers to construct much of the interior spaces. They say the less interruption for students and staff the better.

“Administrators were nice enough to say that they would work with the contractor and deal with a little more pain early so they can basically come back into their new facility and not have any contractors in their way. So, they are turning over the entire fine arts portion and moving some of those kids to the portables so the Koehler Company can go in and basically finish the stage in the fine arts area and the projected goal is to have the kids back into their new rooms in the fine arts by the end of the year, hopefully around the end of November,” said Popa.

Wrapping up the project at Barnes will be a muchneeded cuing line in the school parking lot. The campus over the years has struggled by not having an adequate drop off and pickup system. The plan according to Popa is to construct a cuing line for up to 100 cars on Barnes property, again similar to the one built at AJB. That project, however, won’t be tackled until next summer.

The renovation of Barnes is just one of several bond projects in the works for the Seguin ISD.

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Kay, Leal Earn Rawlings Gold Glove Awards

SEGUIN, Texas -- Annie Kay (Sinton/ Sinton) and Linzee Leal (Corpus Christi/Mary Carroll) of the Texas Lutheran softball team were announced as Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients Thursday evening as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). TLU’s two selections are tied for the most Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients among any program in the nation this year on any level.

The duo become the first two players in program history to receive the award. The top nine defensive players from all collegiate divisions (NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NCAA DIII, NAIA, NJCAA DI, NJCAA DII, NJCAA DIII, Cal JC, NWAC) are recognized with the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, presented by the NFCA. In 2022, the inaugural recipients from NCAA Division I were announced at the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2023, the award expanded to include all the collegiate divisions. Honorees of the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, presented by the NFCA, are selected by the NFCA AllAmerica Committees.

Kay has been one of Division-III’s elite defenders since arriving on campus in 2023 as a freshman. The Sinton, Texas, utilized her speed

to have unlimited range in center field. The center fielder had one outfield assist on the year and 53 putouts, including a defensive showcase across the 2024 SCAC Tournament and 2024 Marshall, Texas Regional.

Leal led the TLU defense with 82 assists and was in on seven double plays while having a .984 fielding percentage. The seven double plays more than doubles her previous careerhigh. Leal also recorded 45 putouts from the shortstop position, only making two errors in 129 total chances.

Both Bulldogs were named to the AllSCAC First Team with Kay also garnering All-

West Region Second Team honors from the NFCA. Kay and Leal were key pieces to a TLU defense that once again found itself in the top five nationally, ranking fifth in NCAA DivisionIII with a .977 fielding percentage.

For more information on Texas Lutheran softball, follow the Bulldogs on Facebook (@ txlutheransoftball), Twitter (@TLUsoftball), and Instagram (@tlu_softball) and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on Twitter, @ tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @ tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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Jeffers

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.

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Jamie Olivia Law, also remembered as James Patrick Law, of Helotes, passed away on May 16, 2024 at the age of 57.

Jamie is preceded in death by her parents Ruth Patricia “Pat” (Harborth) and James “Jim” Law, and her uncle Paul Harborth and wife Barbara.

Survivors include her beloved cats, Nikki, Hobbs and Boo; brother, Jay Law and wife Jill; loving nieces and nephew who she doted on, Shelby, Pierce and Chloe Law; aunt, Judy Phillips and husband

Jerry; uncle, William Harborth and wife Arlene; numerous loving cousins, other family members and many friends including a host of online friends.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by a memorial service celebrating Jamie’s life at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Sonja Phillips and the Reverend Dave Phillips officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date.

For those who desire the service may be livestreamed at https://cloud.mediafusionapp.com/mf/hewell_20240528.html.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155- 1593.

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.

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(New York, NY) -- Senator Bernie Sanders is criticizing Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk for the high cost of its popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The company says the high list price at about one-thousand dollars for a month is a result of the complex and expensive U.S. health care system. After providing rebates to patients and paying fees to middlemen, they keep only 60-percent of the list price from Ozempic and Wegovy. Researchers at Yale University found the cost to manufacture a month’s supply of Ozempic is under five dollars. Sanders warns that these drugs could potentially bankrupt Medicare and Medicaid. Citing research from Vanderbilt University that it could cost over 150-billlion dollars a year for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs.

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.

Gillibrand Leads Senate Effort To Protect Communities From Lead Poisoning

(Washington, DC) -- Senator Kirstin Gillibrand is leading a U.S. Senate effort to protect communities from lead poisoning. The New York Democrat is heading a group of 19 senators who are demanding more “robust” federal funding for the EPA’s lead-based paint inspection and abatement programs. She’s written to Jeff Merkley, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment saying that despite a 90-percent decline in lead blood levels since the mid-70s, lead poisoning continues to pose a serious threat to children in older homes. It can lower IQ and cause behavior and learning difficulties.

Taraji

P. Henson

To Host Mental Health Symposium In MD

(National Harbor, MD) -- Actress Taraji P. Henson is coming to the DC area to lead a symposium discussing African American mental health. The BET Media Group has teamed with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation for the “Can We Talk” Symposium, which kicks off today in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Henson is a longtime advocate for mental health care in the Black community. She co-founded the Henson Foundation in 2018 in honor of her father, a veteran who experienced PTSD and bipolar disorder after the Vietnam War.

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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.

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.

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 830-305-8829.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 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/.

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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.

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 512-6676816 or 512-557-7185 or email tberger@htohh. com.

Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group

The First Presbyterian Church, Seguin is offering a Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday, 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 830-379-5421. If there is no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they receive the message.

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.

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/747ccb91-2f4c-4281-ae713939d63ff32f. For more information, call 830-4010422.

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.

Help

Seguin Shine Grant Applications

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept applications for its Help Seguin Shine Grant until Friday, June 28. Do you have an entryway to your business that needs sprucing up? Does your business’s signage need updating? Do you have a community project that will create a visual attraction for the City of Seguin? The Seguin Area Chamber

of Commerce encourages you to apply for its Help Seguin Shine Grant. Applications are available online at www.seguinchamber.com. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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.

Crossroads Vacation Bible School

The Crossroads Church will have its Inaugural Vacation Bible School for kids ages 5 to 11 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 through Thursday, July 18 at 3455 W. US Highway 90.

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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.

August

Food Distribution Event

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

September

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

October

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 830303-4188 ext. 1249.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your

schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army Office

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

Volunteers Needed

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

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “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.