SDN: June 5, 2023

Construction to begin on new Bauer Park amenities

(Seguin) – Seguin’s first park space is on its way to getting new amenities for local families to enjoy.

A project to improve, add amenities and enhance Bauer Park is set to begin this week.

Jack Jones, the parks and recreation director for the city of Seguin, says after months of planning, the park space located on the old library site on East College Street will undergo approximately 2 to 3 months of improvements.

He says improvements to the park include the installation of a large inclusive playscape, a picnic pavilion, four fitness stations and sidewalk work.

“It’s going to be doing the installation of the new playscape, picnic pavilion and the fitness stations and they told us that they could start on laying things out with the sidewalks and maybe do a little concrete work but yes, it’s around the corner. I know I’m excited. I just can’t’ wait to get this playground in, pavilion and the fitness stations because there is not a park really on the east side of Seguin, east of North Austin Street. Bauer Park is really the only park there that serves that entire side of town. So, I’m excited to get this nice big playground in and let folks start enjoying it,” said Jones.

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Community watch party scheduled tonight for James Beard Awards Show

Burnt Bean Co. vying for Best Chef in Texas Award

(Seguin) – Here’s one party that everyone is invited to.

The city of Seguin tonight is partnering with the Seguin ISD to host a community watch party. The party is 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 celebration of chef restaurateurs and industry leaders.

Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland, the dynamic duo behind Burnt Bean’s wildly popular craft barbecue, are among five finalists for the award and title.

Initiating the plan to host the awards show on the big screen at Seguin High School’s Matador Stadium is Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen. Dodgen says it’s not every

day, Seguin is represented at this elite level.

“I just thought it would be a fun function for a community event and for us to support an incredible restaurant that is at basically the Academy Awards for food and you know I love food. So, we just couldn’t let it go. Win or not, they are there. They were runner up last year. We need to celebrate that as a community. It’s a win-win for us,” said Dodgen.

Dodgen says the event is free and simply a way to cheer on these hometown BBQ pitmasters as they represent not only Seguin but the state and barbecue chefs everywhere.

“Some cities have three (James Beard winners). Atlanta, I think has

three within blocks of each other. I mean it’s just all over the nation. It’s just something that people in the food industry are very much aware of and they look at it as the Academy Awards for food. It’s a gold standard so even to be up there as top chef for the state of Texas, to be nominated for that – it’s amazing and as a barbecue place. I know it’s boutique and it’s special but to be a barbecue place – I think there are only two others – like they are the second who have been nominated as a barbecue restaurant,” said Dodgen.

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Jones says the sidewalk work is being performed in accordance with the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan. He adds that portions of the sidewalk looped on the west side of the park will be closed at times over the course of the construction.

Jones says the community has been anticipating these improvements and new additions to Bauer Park for a very long time.

“The community lost – I mean the library was there for 50 plus years – so that side of town lost an amenity, a quality-of-life amenity and we are excited to bring it back. Another quality-of-life amenity because really Bauer Park was the first park in Seguin going back to 1910. There used to be an old fountain there and kind of

an open space where people met and gathered there and we are hoping to recreate the open space, the gathering place at the pavilion, things for kids to do and families to do so we are excited about getting this project underway. I know there’s a lot of people out there that live around that park and that side of town that are looking forward to this day. So, we are hoping to get it done as quickly as we can,” said Jones.

Generous community donations have also been made to enhance the park located at 707 E. College St. Thanks to Caterpillar, Niagara Bottling, and the Guadalupe County MHMR agency, three inclusive playground pieces and two park benches will be included in the overall project.

The park renovation is expected to be done in time for a grand opening celebration in August.

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In addition to being selected as finalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards, Burnt Bean is ranked #4 on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints and was voted Best BBQ Joint in the 2021 BBQ Battle sponsored by GVEC.

The chefs will celebrate at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. A livestream of the awards program will be broadcast on www.eater.com.

The community is invited to come together and view the award ceremony beginning today at 5:30 p.m. Matador Stadium is located at 1315 E. Cedar in Seguin.

Tatum Harborth and Ryanne Hepp Dazzle for Navarro at Schulenburg All-Star Basketball Game

(Schulenburg) -- Navarro graduating seniors Tatum

Harborth and Ryanne Hepp took part in the Schulenburg Lace’em Up Girls All-Star Basketball Game on Saturday.

Both student-athletes had stellar games representing Navarro High School. Harborth finished with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Hepp filled up her stat sheet with eight points, seven boards, two steals and one assist. The Runnin’ Lady Panther teammates lead their team to a 46-27 victory.

The game was the fourth postseason all-star contest for Harborth. She participated in the San Antonio Area Coaches Association All Star game which

was held on April 23rd in San Antonio. She also took part in two South Texas Coaches Association All-Star Games. Harborth played in both volleyball and basketball South Texas coaches all-star games in Pleasanton on May 20th.

Harborth was an All-District 27-4A First Team selection for

Navarro this past season. She lead the Runnin’ Lady Panthers averaging 19.1 points and 3 steals per game. She also grabbed 5.4 rebounds and dished out 1.7 assists per contest. The senior scored her 2000th career point on January 10th against Wimberley.

Ryanne Hepp was named to

the All-District Second Team for the Lady Panthers for the 2022-23 season. She averaged 7.9 points and lead Navarro in rebounds with 6.4 boards per contest. Both Hepp and Harborth were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Team.

The Panthers finished third in District 27-4A behind state semifinalist Boerne and state ranked Fredericksburg this past season. Navarro was 31-8 overall, and advanced three playoff rounds for the fourth straight year before falling to Fredericksburg. The Lady Panthers are lead by head coach Darrell Harborth who has been at helm at Navarro for 24 seasons.

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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

Shanafelt

Larry Frank Shanafelt, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on May 26, 2023. Larry was born in Stamford, Texas on February 10, 1947, to Minnie Blanche (Rivers) and Frank Edward Shanafelt.

When Larry was in the 6th grade, the Shanafelt family moved to Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper in 1965 and then graduated from North West Community College in Powell in 1968. He worked at Motorola for many years and later retired from Wal-Mart.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Allen Shanafelt.

Survivors include his sister, Janice Bowman, and husband Kenny; sister-in-law, Lynne Shanafelt; nieces and nephews, Sally Tolbert and husband Dustin, Rachel Rebolloso and husband Eddie, Caleb Shanafelt and partner Lauren, Gabe Shanafelt, Genevieve Kaiser and husband Matt, and Evie Bowman; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, many cousins, and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:00 am at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating.

Private interment will be held prior to services at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, or to the charity of your 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.

Walker

Funeral Services for Reevis Walker will be held Saturday, the 10th of June, 11AM at the Greater Refuge Church of our Lord with interment in Sweet Home Cemetery. He will lie in state at Eunice & Lee Mortuary Friday, June 9th from 4 to 6 pm. Reevis died May 30th at the age of 90. He is survived by daughters, Anita Patterson, Sharon Walker, and Terry Showers; and sons, Perry Walker, Michael Walker, and Timothy Walker. Services are entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice & Lee Mortuary.

Rosalynn Carter Diagnosed With Dementia

(Atlanta, GA) -- Former First Lady Rosalynn [[ ROSE-uh-lynn ]] Carter has dementia. The Carter Center made the announcement Tuesday saying “she continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones.” Former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care earlier this year. The decision came after he suffered a series of hospitalizations. Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived former president in U.S. history at 98-years-old while Rosalynn is 95.

Ivey Signs Transgender Athletes Limitations Bill

(Montgomery, AL) -- If you are a biological male, you will not be competing in women’s and girls’ sports in Alabama. That’s the word from Governor Kay Ivey, who signed legislation Tuesday on the issue. House Bill 261 limits transgender students from playing sports in public colleges and universities, based on their sex at birth. A bill previously signed by the governor bans biological boys from competing in K-12 girls’ sports.

Air New Zealand Weighing Passengers

(Auckland) -- Air New Zealand has started to weigh passengers before they board some flights out of Auckland International Airport. The airline is using the measurements to figure out an average so they can better balance weight on international flights and calculate fuel consumption. Neither passengers nor employees will see the weights, the numbers will be sent directly and anonymously into a computer.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June

Library Summer Reading Experience Enrollment Open

Enrollment for the Seguin Public Library’s “All Together Now!,” Summer Reading Experience is open for young children (ages 0 to 4), kids/ preteens (ages 5-11), teens (ages 12-17) and adults (ages 18+). Register in person or online. A library card is not required to enroll in the program. All age groups have until Thursday, July 20 to complete their gameboards for a chance at fabulous raffle prizes. The library will draw the lucky winners at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21.

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.

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 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 830-401-2321 or email ltrevino@ seguintexas.gov.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 (completed). 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.

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.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff/Artist Showcase & Poetry Open Mic Night

The Seguin Public library will kickoff its Teen Summer Reading Experience with a Teen Artist Showcase & Poetry Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Friday, June 16 after the library closes. Dress up, display your artwork, read a favorite or original poem, or just enjoy a night of art. For

more information call 830-401-2422.

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.

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.

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

Freedom Fiesta

Freedom Fiesta presented by KWED will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 1 in Central Park in downtown Seguin. There will be entertainment, a variety of over 10 food trucks, cold drinks, and time to connect with the community. For more information call 830379-2234.

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 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

“Printmaking in the Natural World” Workshop

The Seguin Art League will offer a “Printmaking the Natural World” Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 11 through Friday, July 14 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will get an introduction to linear design through carving a block such as the Old Master and Albrecht Durer. The class is for ages 12 to adult. Limit 12. The cost is $120 and supplies are included. For more information, call 830-3050472 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.

Teen Escape Room at the Library

The Seguin Public library will have a Teen Escape Room at 6 p.m. Friday, July 14. For more information call 830-401-2422.

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.

Seguin Sports Booster Club Media Guide Deadline

The Seguin Sports Booster Club is seeking members and advertisers for its media guide that will be available at each home game this upcoming football season. The deadline for submitting information is Monday, July 17. For application/form, contact Cathy Beicker at 830-401-1954 or cbeicker@gmail.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.

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 830305-0472 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 830303-4188 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 830-3725980.

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 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 di-

ploma 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 423227-9610 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.

GENERAL MANAGER

Darren Dunn

NEWS DIRECTOR

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

SPORTS DIRECTOR

Chris Austin

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Lizz Daniels

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Nick Spence

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS

Laurie Ann Heideke

Linda Duncan

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCER

Jarred Kindles

OFFICE MANAGER

Priscilda Rodriguez

RADIO PERSONALITY

Linda Duncan

The SEGUIN DAILY NEWS was begun as a single page flier in 1972 by the radio station and was distributed to local restaurants and coffee shops at the request of local businessmen who wanted something to read while they had their morning coffee.

It grew in size over the years, up to 4 pages, until 2002, when it was expanded to a 32 page small tabloid size news magazine.

The SEGUIN DAILY NEWS is now a free digital newspaper published every business day.

The SEGUIN DAILY NEWS offers a wide variety of ad sizes and advertising plans and contact information is available on our website.