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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
from SDN: August 7, 2023
by Seguin Today
The Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Association will have its Fall Meeting beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the The Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. in Seguin. Dinner plates by Next Door Catering are $14. The program will be a discussion of a wide variety of wildlife topics by Wildlife Biologist, Trent Teinert. To RSVP, email guadcountywma@gmail.com or call 830-660-3296.
Benefit Fundraiser
There will be a Benefit Fundraiser for Seguin City Council District 2 Member, Sonia Mendez from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Seguin Coliseum. BBQ Plates are $15 and are available at Seguin City Hall. There will also be raffles and a silent auction. Monetary donations are accepted at First United Bank or Venmo at Sonia-Mendez-23312. Proceeds will help medical expenses for a debilitating illness.
Youth Co-Ed Golf Clinics
The Starcke Park Golf Course, in partnership with First tee Program Greater San Antonio, is hosting a series of golf clinics for youth this fall. Children ages 7 to 13 will have an opportunity to learn the basics of playing golf. All clinics will be held at Starcke Park. The clinics will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 and Monday Aug. 28 for ages 7 to 9, Thursday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 28 for ages 10 to 11, and Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Tuesday, Oct. 24 for ages 12 to 13. Register online at www. seguintexas.gov/sports. For more information, call 830-401-2480.
Republican Women’s Annual Happy Hour
The Guadalupe County Republican Women’s Annual Happy Hour will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Seguin Brewing Company, located at 111 W. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The special guest speaker will be pro-life champion and national best-selling author, Abby Johnson and South Texas Pregnancy Care Center (STPCC), Executive Director, Janice Weaver. Diapers will be collected at the event for the STPCC. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.
Seguin Parks and Recreation Summer Movies in the Park
The Seguin Parks and Recreation Department conclude its free Summer Movies Friday, Aug. 25 in Max Starcke Park East near the Patricia K. Irvine-King Pavilion. Bring your popcorn, drinks, lawn chairs, family and friends. Movies in the Park are made possible by generous support from H-E-B. For more information, call 830-401-2480.
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.
Chamber After Hours Mixer
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at 214 Medical Drive. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
September
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, Sept. 1 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 beneficiary will be the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department and entertainment will be provided by Brushy Creek.
Glue Batik Class
The Seguin Art League will offer a Glue Batik Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn a fun and non-messy way to create batik on fabric. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.
State of the City Luncheon
The Seguin Are Chamber of Commerce will have its State of the City Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The meal is $20 for members in advance and $25 for non-members and after Friday, Sept. 1. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
Native Plant Society Meeting
The Native Plant Society of Texas Guadalupe Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking in rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Snakes of Central Texas,” with Ryan Collister, founder of the Central Texas Herpetological Society.
St. James 5th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show
The St. James Catholic Church will have its 5th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in the St. James Church Parking Lot, located at 510 S. Camp St. in Seguin. The entry fee is $25. Entry time will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the awards beginning at 1 p.m. Pre-registration and more information is available at https://saintjamescc.org/car-show. Proceeds benefit St. James Catholic School. For questions, email stjamesclassiccarshow @gmail.com.
Hispanic Chamber Hamburger Plate Sell Fundraiser
The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have a Hamburger Plate Sell Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Hamburger plates are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 830372-3151.
Fiestas Patrias
The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have its Fiestas Patrias on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be food vendors and arts and crafts. A dance with Ricardo Castillon y La Difernzia will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission to the dance is $10 pre-sale or $12 at the door. Tickets are available at the Hispanic Chamber office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 830-372-3151.
St. James Fall Family Festival
The St. James Catholic Church will have its Fall Family Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 on the church grounds. There will be a $13 pork steak dinner with drive-thru and onsite eating from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. There will be a raffle, games, rides, petting zoo, food booths, DJ and live music, and live and silent auctions. For raffle and dinner tickets, call 830-379-1796 or visit 510 S. Camp St. For more information visit https://saintjamescc.org/festival.
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.
Eco Print Class
The Seguin Art League will offer an Eco Print Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Let nature and science do the work when you create floral art work without drawing and painting the flower. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies provided. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.
Chamber Annual Banquet
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 2023 Annual Banquet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Seguin Coliseum. For tickets and more information, call 830-379-6382.
Call for Vendors for De Mano A Mano Artisan Market
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin is seeking vendors for its De Mano A Mano Artisan Market that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the historic Plataforma Hidalgo on the grounds of Teatro’s Cul-