Seguin ISD Meet the Teacher schedule begins TODAY
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Tonight is the night for Seguin ISD elementary school students to shake off any first day of school jitters. Today marks Meet the Teacher events at each of the elementary schools. Students and parents are encouraged to stop by their respective campus between 4 and 6 p.m. School officials say not only can kids visit their classroom, but they can also bring their school supplies so that they don’t have to haul them into school on the first day.
Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pick-Up are also scheduled this week for both middle schools.
A 6th grade Meet the Teacher and Orientation for A. J. Briesemeister Middle School (AJB) will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Schedules for all 7th and 8th grade students will also be available for pick up on Tuesday beginning at 5:30 p.m.
A 6th grade orientation at Barnes Middle School which includes a parent meeting, Meet the Teacher and tour of the building will also be held Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. As for Barnes 7th and 8th graders, students will receive their schedules during first period on the first day of school. Students at Jim Barnes can also access their schedules online. An open house for Barnes won’t be held until Sept. 3.
Over at Seguin High School, students today will have a schedule distribution day rather than a Meet the Teacher. Additionally, schedules will be available through the online portal, TEAMS. However, those wishing to stop by the school today are encouraged to do so at their designated time beginning with the first letter of their last name.
This includes A-D 8:30 to 10 a.m.; E-H, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; I-O 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; P-S 1 to 2:30 p.m. and T-Z from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Those unable to stop by during their designated time will have until 6 p.m. today to obtain their schedule.
Meanwhile, unlike the rest of the district, all Seguin ISD Pre-K Ball students won’t be returning to school until Monday, Aug. 19. Meet the Teacher for Pre-K students at Ball Early Childhood Center are set for either Thursday, Aug. 15 or Friday, Aug. 16. Parents are reminded that teachers are working on scheduling those appointments personally.
District officials ask that Seguin ISD families continue to check their respective school’s Facebook page for changes or additional events being hosted at their campus.
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Unlike past years, Dr. Vijil says this year’s convocation was bittersweet. That’s because this year’s message was more of a reminder for the district’s 1,000 plus employees.
“We have embedded the Matador Mindset. This is our hashtag for this year. We just want everybody to embrace this unity that has happened and it comes on the heels of the passing of Chloe Belicek who as a 17 year old was able to bring a community together like I’ve never seen so really just the words that I’ve heard spoken about her – her description, talking to her parents really has propelled us to know what
is really important in life. So, we can just make that energy, and that movement happen all year long and keep remembering to lift each other up. We are going to be okay, and our kids are going to be okay, and we are here for them and them for us, and we are here for each other. That’s the message,” said Dr. Vijil.
Chloe was a star athlete and a star student at Seguin High School who died from injuries sustained in a car accident in late July.
If anything, Dr. Vijil says Chloe embodied the direction that the district now takes.
“If a 17-year-old, in her 17 years, can model all the words that come to mind of what we think a Matador Mindset is – respect, kindness,
the love, the giving, the teamwork – all of that is really who we are. This is what Seguin is all about and this is what I have come to love and cherish about the Seguin community. In times of trouble or where there are obstacles, we have to come together,” said Dr. Vijil.
This year’s convocation theme was “Going for the Gold” in the spirit of the Summer Olympic Games.Employees at each campus uniquely represented their team at this year’s event. Following a cookout around the Coliseum gazebo, staff gathered inside for an “inspiring message” from Author Jill Siler.
The first day of school for the Seguin ISD is Thursday, Aug. 15.
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Boothe VITAL STATISTICS
Samuel Neail Boothe was born at home in the Avant Community of Atascosa County TX on February 15, 1942 to James Thomas and Martha Ophelia (Paul) Boothe. It was said the doctor could not get across the low water crossing because of rain so his father took the tractor and picked up the doctor at the crossing. Sam was raised as the son of a dirt farmer and enjoyed the country life. His maternal grandparents immigrated from Germany and he was very proud of his German heritage.
He attended Christine school, and when they closed, he went to Jourdanton, and later transferred and graduated from Charlotte School all in TX. Many years later he graduated from Eastern Kentucky University.
Sam joined the U.S. Navy in November, 1963. While in the Navy during 1965-1966 he was stationed aboard the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier. During this time, he went to many different countries. (France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Lebanon) While on the Forrestal he was the engineer of the captain’s boat. Sam finished his enlistment in November, 1967. Upon discharge he returned to Jourdanton, Texas.
On February 20, 1965, Sam met the love of his life, Eva Rachel (EvaRae) Bowles on a blind date. Thirteen days later they decided to marry and had a large church wedding on April 16, 1965. One month later they were on the road to Portsmouth, Virginia to Sam’s new duty location. Sam and EvaRae were married 59 years.
His pride and joy was his family. He had two sons, Dustin Neail Boothe and Clayton Neail Boothe. He coached each of his sons in sports, taught them to hunt and fish and to be hard workers. Every moment not spent at work was spent with his family, both at home and church. Sam was a deacon and he was very devoted and active in both families. He was ordained as a deacon in June of 1975.
Sam was a diesel mechanic for large equipment from 1968 until June, 1970 when he went to work as a mechanic at the laundry at Fort Sam Houston Texas. He moved up through the ranks and later retired as Manger, supervising
the laundries at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Hood simultaneously. Sam was talked into volunteering as a coach long before he had a child to participate. He coached teams in multiple leagues and sports for nearly 20 years, some years having two teams in different age groups playing at the same time. He mainly coached football, but also coached basketball, baseball, and even soccer. Over the years he treated all kids the same, no matter their ability.
Some of the happiest times were time spent in McMullen County visiting with his sister, brother-in-law and their family and friends (always watching old westerns). He also loved to Bar-B-Que for special events in the lives of family and friends. His specialty was brisket which he enjoyed serving to everyone.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Norman Edgar Boothe; sisters and husbands Jimmy Dell Mikolajczyk Lawson & Emmett Mikolajczyk Sr., and William Lawson; Bobbie Rae Swaim & Rodney Swaim, Jr.
He was survived by his wife EvaRae Boothe; sons Dustin (Olivia) Boothe, and Clayton (Jill) Boothe; grandchildren Garrett (Kaia) Boothe, Kasey Wade, Paige Boothe, Manuel Cintron, Marcus Cintron and Eoghan Roe Alfarano; great granddaughters May Lynn Boothe and Kynix Wade; many cousins, nephews, and nieces, other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A funeral service with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, a 11 a.m. at McQueeney Baptist Church with the Reverend Dale Jones officiating. A reception will follow. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Boothe, Kasey Wade, Kevin Bowles, Rob Swaim, Marcus Cintron, Manuel Cintron, Justin Boothe, and Rusty Gardiner. Honorary pallbearers will be Murray Swaim, Wayne Swaim, Emmett Mikolajczyk Jr., William Boothe, Billy Boothe, and Bill Langenberg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McQueeney Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 Schumann Road, McQueeney, Texas 78123.
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.
FDA Approves Needle-Free Alternative To EpiPen
(Washington, DC) -- The FDA is approving the first needle-free alternative to the EpiPen. It’s a single-use nasal spray to treat allergic reactions in emergencies. “Neffy” from ARS Pharmaceuticals can be used in adults and some children. The FDA says this may alleviate the fear of injections making neffy “an important treatment option.”
Officials Warn About Chocolates Manufactured By Diamond Shruumz
(Santa Ana, CA) -- Officials are warning people not to consume mushroom edibles made by California-based Diamond Shruumz. There’s a nationwide recall of the brands’ chocolate bars, cones and gummies, after over a hundred people in 28 states became sick. Two deaths have also been linked to the recalled products, reportedly sold in all 50 states. Researchers say the products contained toxic levels of “Muscimol”, a chemical found in mushrooms.
Third Person Dies In Connection To Listeria Outbreak
(Undated) -- A third person has died in Viriginia in connection to a multi-state listeria outbreak found in Boars Head deli meat. New Jersey’s Holy Name Medical Center’s Chief Infectious Disease Doctor Suraj Kumar Saggar isn’t sure how long it will take for listeria to work its way out of the food chain, explaining its not clear where in the supply chain the disease is coming from. Dr. Saggar says listeria can survive refrigeration, which is why it’s important to wash foods, even organic foods. Saggar underscores that many people will recover from listeria, adding sensitive groups include young children and older adults.
One In Four Intimate Partner Murder-Suicides Involved Someone Banned From Owning Guns
(Washington, DC) -- Nearly a quarter of intimate partner murder-suicides are committed by someone banned from owning a gun. That’s according to a 43-person focus group analysis by the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety. Its report said reasons they were prohibited from owning a firearm included domestic violence restraining orders, felony convictions, misdemeanor domestic violence crime, or mental health issues. The report also said that children witnessed the incident in 43-percent of those reported and were killed in 16-percent.
FREEEVENT
First 100 guests will receive a custom Mammos & Mimosas tote
• Free-flowing mimosas
• Local vendors
• Tours of our state-of-the-art Women’s Imaging Center
• Schedule your annual breast cancer screening
• And, of course, breast cancer education & resources
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 second Monday of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
NAMI Family Support Group in Spanish
The NAMI Guadalupe County offers a Family Support Group in Spanish the second Tuesday of each month form 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like to attend the Support Group or would like more information, email jesstorresnamigc@gmail.com.
2024 Guadalupe County 4-H Awards Banquet
The 2024 Guadalupe County 4-H Awards Banquet will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the awards at 6:30 p.m. RSVP with the Extension office by Thursday, Aug. 1 by calling 830303-3889.
Republican Women Meeting
The Guadalupe County Republican Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Breeze Ski Lodge, located at 225 Ski Lodge Rd. in McQueeney. The keynote speaker will be Joeylynn Mesaros from New Braunfels. There is no RSVP required. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.
Geronimo VFW Friday Free Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Friday Free Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, August 16. Entertainment will be provided by D.J. Jack. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.
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.
Ask -A-Master Gardener
The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners will be available for answering all your gardening questions and give expert advice from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays in Sept. and Oct. at the Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. They will not be available on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Kingsbury Methodist Church Ice Cream Social
the Kingsbury Methodist Church will have its Ice Cream Social from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7035 FM 2438 in Kingsbury. There will be ice cream, sandwiches, dessert and drinks. There will also be a free will offering benefiting the scholarship fund. For more information, call 830-379-3632.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 18. Entertainment will be provided by The Possee. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
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 830-4012476.
Guadalupe County Fair Seeking Volunteers
The Guadalupe County Fair is seeking more volunteer members. Also seeking to partner with businesses or organizations for volunteers during the Fair. Needed areas include the rodeo ticket admissions and food and beverage ticket sales. For volunteer member applications or to register your business or organization to volunteer, visit www.gcfair. org or call 830-379-6477. Save the date for the Guadalupe County Fair on Oct. 10 - 13 at the Seguin Events Complex. Follow the fair on Facebook and Instagram @GuadalupeCo. FairAssociation.
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.
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.
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NAMI Guadalupe County Educational Course
The NAMI Guadalupe County will host a free educational course for adult family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions in Schertz. Classes begin Aug. 20 and will meet each Tuesday evening for eight weeks. Find details and register at www.namiguadalupecounty.org.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Rising Stars of Guadalupe County
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals will recognize Guadalupe County’s most promising young professional at its Rising Stars of Guadalupe County event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. The event is free, however, registration will be required. To register and for more information, call 830379-6382.
Pecan Valley Communicators
The Pecan Valley Communicators, a community group who help others become confident speakers, we 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. Visit us at www.pecanvalleycommunicators.org.
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.
Geronimo VFW Justin Trevino CD Release Party
The Geronimo VFW will have will have a Justin Trevino CD Release Party from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 24. Admission is $20. For
more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
York Creek Fire Department BBQ Supper and Live Auction
The York Creek Fire Department will have its Annual BBQ Supper and Live Auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 9951 FM 1101 in Zorn. The auction begins at 7 p.m.
Seguin Storytellers
The Seguin Storytellers in partnership with the Seguin Public Library, will present Tecuancoatl, decended from the Tlaxcalteca (Nahua) Indians, who settled in South Texas in the 1700’s, now retired in Seguin, speaking on “Finding Meaning In My Life Through The Great Spirit.” Seguin Storytellers will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in the 1st Floor Community Room, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event is free.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 25. Entertainment will be provided by Brandon Rosage. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Goodbye Summer All Media Show
The Seguin Art League will receive entries for its Goodbye Summer All Media Show from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The juried show runs until Oct. 12. Categories are photography, 2D, and 3D. The member fee is $15 per artwork and the non-member fee is $20 per artwork. There will be awards in each category. A prospectus is available on the Seguin Art League website. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
September
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.
Entertainment will be provided by Paul Sanchez. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
The Gathering Music Show and Dance
The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Tony Booth. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Chamber State of the City Membership Luncheon
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its State of the City Membership Luncheon beginning with check-in and networking at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The guest speakers will be Mayor, Donna Dodgen and City Manager, Steve Parker. The cost is $20 for chamber members with RSVP and $25 for future members. To RSVP, call 830-379-6382.
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.
Leadership Seguin Application Deadline
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program that builds community leaders. The target is to attract emerging leaders who have established themselves as having leadership potential and have shown a concern for Seguin’s future. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 6. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
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FFA Pantherfest and Tractor Pull
The Navarro FFA Booster Club will have its Pantherfest and Tractor Pull on Saturday, Sept. 7 at The Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. The Tractor Pull begins at 10 a.m. with a $30 a hook fee. Food trucks will be on site from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pantherfest will run from 5 to 11:30 p.m. with a catered meal by Schulze’s Pit Room. There will also be a dance with music provided by Cross Roads. Pre-sale tickets are $25 and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $30. For tickets, email navarroffaboosters@gmail.com.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Entertainment will be provided by Czechaholics. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will open its season with Ravel’s Bolero, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www. mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@ mtsymphony.org.
Geronimo
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Jam Session
The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Entertainment will be provided by Jesse Lege. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
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.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Seguin Area Chamber Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Seguin Coliseum. The doors open at 5 p.m. The theme is Start Spreading the News.
Geronimo VFW Friday Free Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Friday Free Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Entertainment will be provided by D.J. Jack. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
October
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Seguin Public Library.
Kiki Camarena Run – Ride To Be Drug Free
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have its 5th Annual Kiki Camarena Run – Ride to Be Drug Free from 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. There will be a motorcycle run, chili-dog plate sale, silent auction, and vendors. For more information, contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or email gvyoungmarines@gmail.com
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
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Sibelius’ Second Symphony, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Canyon High School PAC in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony. org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
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.
December
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Merry Melodies, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
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February
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Puttin On the Ritz, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@ mtsymphony.org.
March
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Bond and Beyond, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
April
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Ode to Joy, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@ mtsymphony.org.
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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 830-3034188 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 830-3725980.
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 423-2279610 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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