COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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gsbury 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 830-6394671.

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 Plan t Socie ty Mon thly Me e tin g

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

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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.

NAMI

Con n e ction Re cove ry 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.

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ron imo Lion s Me e tin g

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.

Te e n Summe r Re adin g Kickoff/Artist Showcase & Poe try Ope n 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.

Se guin Art Le ague Re d, 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 Phon e 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.

Ge ron imo VFW Dan ce

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Cactus Country, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Fourth of July Parade Application s

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.

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.

Ge ron imo VFW Dan ce

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Bimbo & Borderline, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-3058829.

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 830-379-2234.

GCRW Kiddie Parade at Fre e dom Fie sta

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its Kiddie Parade to kick off KWED’s Freedom Fiesta at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 1 on Donegan St. next to Seguin’s Central Park gazebo. Kids can ride in their strollers, on their bikes or scooters, in their motorized vehicles, or just march around Central Park following Uncle Sam (aka, John Kuempel) around the square. Prizes will be given to the top two in each category (walking, self-propelled, or motorized), No registration is necessary. Contact Kelly with questions at 830-463-7549 or kdfoll123@yahoo.com.

Gle n n Ce rn ose k Wate rcolor 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.

“Prin tmakin g 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 830-305-0472 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.

Te e n 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. Con tin ue d on the n e x t page .