COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. Vendor selection is limited to handmade and homegrown items only and the fee is $55 per slot. The deadline to register is Friday, September 29 or until all vendor slots have been filled. To register, visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

October

Downtown Scarecrow & Skeleton Display Contest

The Seguin Main Street Program and the Guadalupe County Fair Association will have its Downtown Scarecrow & Skeleton Display Contest Tuesday, Oct. 3 in downtown Seguin. The window displays go up the week of the fair parade which goes through downtown Seguin and the displays remain up until Pecan Fest at the end of October. Any local business or organization may decorate scarecrows or skeletons. If your business or organization is outside of downtown, the Seguin Main Street Program will assist in finding a location for your entry downtown. All entries need to be up by Monday, Oct. 2 for judging on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Entries forms are available at www.seguintexas.gov or at the Seguin Main Street Office, located at 116 N. Camp St. in Seguin.

Creative Crochet Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Creative Crochet Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will go beyond a pattern and make a piece of fiber art using free form crochet to make an original design. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www. seguinartleague.com.

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.

Illustrated Letters Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Lino Print Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn to create stunning illustrated letters to celebrate your unique name and interest of those you care for. Draw, paint, col- or, collage, and invent. The class is limited to 12 adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www. seguinartleague.com.

December

Lino Print Workshop

The Seguin Art League will offer an Illustrated Letters Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Receive an introduction to linear design through carving a block. Includes drawing the image, composing the design, and transferring it to the block. Students will also receive an introduction to color inks and print presentations. The class is limited to 12 adults (12 years to adult). The cost is $120 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www. seguinartleague.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 wanting 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.

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For Rent

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/2 bath mobile home, washer/dryer connections, A/C, located at 136 Twink Lane, Seguin. No Smokers/No Pets. $1200-month, $1200 deposit. Call 210-2893192.

For Lease

FOR LEASE: Warehouse space for rent 979-A West Kingsbury. Warehouse space 1500 sq. ft. approximately $1,400 monthly, call Jim 830-620-8199.

FOR LEASE: 979-B West Kingsbury. Small warehouse/office 600 sq. ft. of air-condition space. Garage door, storage with 2 offices, $975 month. Call Jim 830-620-8199.

Now Hiring

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Is looking to Hire Nursery workers for Sunday morning’s 8:30 am-12noon and or Wednesday evenings 5:45pm-8pm. Please call 830-379-4208 and or come by 1314 E. Cedar Street to fill out application.