SDN: September 7, 2023

Seguin’s juvenile curfew ordinance is DEAD

(Seguin) -- A long standing juvenile curfew ordinance in Seguin is being removed from the books. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved the removal of both the daytime and nighttime curfew ordinances for children.

Seguin City Attorney Andy Quittner says the curfews are being removed because the city can no longer enforce them thanks to a new state law, which limits the city’s ability to have its own rules like this.

“The reason I brought this, in part, was to kind of bring some attention (to this). You don’t want dead ordinances, but you can leave them. This year’s

legislative session probably went the furthest in taking away local control in favor of state control in a number of areas. There’s been a lot of talk about the Death Star Bill, but there are a lot of other areas that affect both quality of life and costs,” said Quittner.

Quittner described the curfew ordinances as a quality of life issue in Seguin. He says they benefited the community and the teens themselves. He says it wasn’t used to lock-up or harass kids, but instead it was a way to intervene before something bad happened, and it often was used to get kids home or to get them to school.

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Council approves FY 2023-24 budget, tax rate

(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin is putting the finishing touches on its proposed budget and tax rate for the coming fiscal year.

The Seguin City Council on Tuesday voted to adopt a tax rate of 51.25 cents per $100 of property valuation. The new tax rate is one cent less than the current property tax rate in the city of Seguin. The tax rate will cover the city’s debt and provide the necessary funding to cover the maintenance and operation expenses in the city’s general fund budget. The general fund budget calls for expenditures of just shy of $50 million,

which is approximately $6.6 million more than the budget adopted at this time last year. Most of that increase is tied to an increase in salary costs.

The council also approved the city’s utility fund budget. The proposed utility fund budget

includes expenditures of $66 million, which is also about $6 million more than the previous year’s budget. The utility fund budget is funded by electric, water and sewer customers in the city. The city was not recommending electric increase next year, but an increase in water and wastewater rates was included in next year’s budget.

The budget and tax rate were all approved on first reading. A second and final reading will be required before they are formally adopted. The city’s 2023-24 fiscal year officially begins on October 1.

Church Women United offers open invitation to all during Fall Festival

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(Seguin) -- The community is being given an open invitation to attend a special program to be hosted on Friday by an ecumenical women’s organization in Seguin. Church Women United is an international organization that works to improve lives across the globe. Here in Seguin, member Regina Lee says the group brings women together to support important causes and missions within this community.

“When women get together, women make things happen. When church women get together -- from every faith, we really make things happen. What Church Women United does, is try to make things happen worldwide. As a church in the community, we try to do community things, and we do have different churches that do different missions within their church. When all of us from every faith come together, we put our pennies, nickels and dimes together, and we try to help someone in a third world country and to make a difference in that woman’s life,” said Lee.

Member Patsy Boenig says they come from all different churches here in the area, with the common goal of making lives better for as many people as possible. She says Seguin’s chapter of Church Women

United started in the late 1970s or early 80s, and she says they continue to come together now to support a number of worthwhile causes.

“We are a group that is racially, culturally and theologically diverse -- but yet unified. We believe that from the smallest seed, which we call our least coin -in this country, it would be a penny and in some other countries it’s going to have a different name. If all of those are put together, we can come together to make a really big difference. In Seguin, we have non-denominational churches, such as Cross Church. We are represented in three Lutheran churches, (and) the First Presbyterian Church. We have members from the Baptist church. We have members of the Catholic church. We have a church from Marion and from outlying areas. What we try to do is get together and make sure that we celebrate, five times a year, something that is important,” said Boenig. Festival, pg. 3

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Darren Dunn

Curfew, continued.

“In my tenure of nearly 14 years at municipal court, I can probably count on two hands the number of juvenile curfew cases I actually had come in front of me. A lot of it was just ways to encounter youth and get them back in school -- instead of running around in the afternoon; or maybe encounter someone in the evening and stop something from happening that would not be in everybody’s, including the youth’s benefit. I just wanted the public and the council to know that you’re going

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to see a lot changes and things like that, and this is one of them,” said Quittner.

The new state law isn’t just going to impact things, like the teen curfew ordinance. Quittner says it could also impact other policies and practices that have benefited the city over the years.

“For example, one of the things that we require, or have in the past, is require developers to dedicate a certain amount of land for future roads. We will no longer be able to do that, unless the road is identified, adjacent and funded. I don’t even know that

The local chapter of Church Women United is hosting its Fall Festival Friday afternoon at Cross Church. Boenig says everyone, even men, are invited to come and enjoy this program. She says a subject that’s important to us all will be discussed during that meeting.

“We are just going to get together and celebrate. The celebration this time is going to center on a program given by Barbara Vinson. She is one of the founders here in Seguin of an organization called NAMI. This is one that has not been known a whole lot in Seguin,

(the) Cordova Road (project) meets all of that, because funding is kind of lined up, but it’s not really there (yet). I think attorneys could argue that one from both sides for quite some time, but it’s unsure,” said Quittner.

Quittner says there could be more unintended consequences because of the law and the loss of local control over some issues. He says it’s something that the city will have to continue to monitor as long as the new state law is on the books. Some cities are attempting to sue the state over the passage of the law, suggesting that it may be unconstitutional.

but it should have a real impact on Seguin. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We’ve all been touched by this somewhere in our lives. Whether it’s personally, or whether it’s within the family, or just within the community,” said Boenig.

The Fall Festival will also serve as an open invitation to all women of faith, who would like to help make a difference in this world. Lee says they want more women to come see what they have to offer and how they help others here locally and across the globe. The free gathering takes place at 2 p.m. Friday at Cross Church, located at 814 N. Bauer St.

MARION VOLLEYBALL FALLS WHILE SEGUIN AND NAVARRO EARN WINS IN FINAL TUNE-UPS BEFORE DISTRICT SEASON

(Marion) -- The Marion Lady Bulldog volleyball team fell to a stout New Braunfels Christian Academy team on Tuesday night, dropping their final non-district match in straight sets 25-17, 25-19, 25-12.

The Lady Bulldogs were lead by Kamryn Garza who had eight kills. Kacee McLendon added 10 assists and Bristen Birdwell came up with 12 digs.

Marion head coach Melissa Mitchell Schuetz experimented with some of her lineups ahead of the district schedule. Sophomore hitter Emily Sampson was second on the team with four kills on the night after a move to the outside.

“I moved her around and moved her to the outside this time. I needed somebody to start swinging on the outside tonight,” Mitchell Schuetz said of moving Sampson. “But hopefully, we got this out of our system and we start with Nixon on Friday.”

The Lady Bulldogs will start their 2023 district season with a 26-3A match-up against NixonSmiley this Friday. The match starts at 5 O’clock Friday afternoon at Marion High School.

Meanwhile...

(Lockhart) -- The Seguin Lady Matadors took down Lockhart in straight sets Tuesday night in

Lockhart 25-20, 25-11, 25-21 in their final tuneup before the district season.

They Lady Mats will kick off their District 26-5A schedule on Friday at San Antonio Wagner. First serve is set for 6:30 Friday evening.

(Devine) -- And the Navarro Lady Panthers were also a winner on the road Tuesday, taking out Devine 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 25-22 in their final non-district match.

Navarro will be on the road this Friday to start their District 27-4A schedule at Canyon Lake. That match starts at 6 p.m.

Chris Austin

VITAL STATISTICS

Elliott

Joyce Elaine Kutac Elliott, age 86 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2023. Joyce was born on October 3, 1936, in Yoakum, Texas to Tillie Amalia (Strauss) and Victor August Kutac.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Charles Wharton, her sister, Judy Kutac Holecek, and her brother, James Kutac.

Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Robert R. “Bob” Elliott, Jr.; children, Elaine Teas and husband Andy, Jeff Elliott and wife Valerie, and Elizabeth Elliott; grandchildren, Robert Teas and wife Elizabeth, Paul Teas and partner Aileen Dobersztyn, Tara Teas, and Stacie Elliott; great-grandson, Henry Parker Teas; sister-in-law, Kathy Kutac; brother-in-law, James Holecek; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other

Moseley

On March 21,1968 in Seguin, TX a beautiful baby girl was born to Earl Sr. and Dorothy Moseley, whom they lovingly named Lelah Claire. Lelah was the youngest of four children and only daughter.

Lelah was a joy, a bright light whose infectious smile endeared her to family and friends alike. She was baptized at a young age and was active in her home church, Second Baptist Church of Seguin, TX where she attended Sunday School and sang in the junior choir. She attended Seguin ISD schools from kindergarten to graduation. As an honor graduate at Seguin High School, Lelah received a scholarship to Prairie View A & M University, through the Benjamin Banneker honors program. After graduating from Prairie View A & M University in 1990 Lelah married Rodman Goode and to this union one son was born, Brannon Frazier Goode.

Lelah was smart, creative, inquisitive, and continued her education at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a Master of Education in 1995. She furthered her quest for learning by enrolling in the PhD program in Education at the University of Denver, while working as a Special Education Coordinator in Colorado Springs, CO. Lelah had many professional connections in TX and held many teaching and administrative roles in Seguin ISD and Hutto ISD. She was also a Special Education Coordinator at Education Service Center Region 20 and held bilingual and dispute resolution certifications.

Lelah combined her love of travel and teaching and accepted a position

loving family members, and many friends.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Canon Stanislaw Fiuk and the Reverend Gregory J. Nevlud officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

Graveside services and interment will take place at a later date at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Antonio Flores, MD, and the staff of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center for their kindness, patience, and gentle care.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

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.

as the Special Education Coordinator at The American School in Paris, France for a year. In addition to travel, she was an avid reader and a huge Harry Potter fan. Lelah followed her passion for makeup and worked as a makeup artist on the set of a feature film in Austin. She loved learning new languages, and was self-taught in Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Along this journey, Lelah met and fell in love with Natalie Haywood, whom she married on March 10, 2012, and renewed their vows again on July 2, 2015. Natalie and Lelah remained deeply committed in love until Lelah drew her last breath on August 20, 2023.

Lelah’s compassionate nature and personality left a positive influence on those with whom she came in contact. In addition, her kindness, and her way of making others feel valued leaves a lasting legacy for us to emulate.

Lelah was preceded in death by her parents Earl Moseley Sr., Dorothy Friday Moseley, brothers Timothy Moseley and Earl Moseley, Jr. She loved her family and is survived by her wife Natalie Haywood (Bulverde, TX), son Brannon Goode (Arlington, TX), brother Clarence Moseley (Austin, TX), nephew Jeremy Richmond (Houston, TX), brothers in law David Haywood (Houston TX), Michael Obershan (Austin, TX), aunt Norma Chappell (Torrance, CA), cousins Malissa Johnston Williams, W.C. Johnston, III (Huntsville, TX), Jamesetta McKnight (Seguin, TX) , Odell Finnell, Jr., E.C. Hawkins, Gloria Hawkins, Jackie Taylor, and Gwen Moseley, and a host of other relatives and friends. A beautifully kind, loving soul whose legacy will live on in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 8 at Second Baptist Church in San Antonio. The funeral, for Lelah MoseleyHaywood, is set for 11 a.m. Friday, September 8 at Second Baptist Church in San Antonio. The services are under teh direction of Bell & Bell Funeral Home in San Antonio.

Debra “Debbie” Martinez, age 46, of Seguin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2023. Debbie was born on October 16, 1976, in Bexar County, Texas.

Debbie is preceded in death by her brother, David Guadarrama, and grandmother, Benina Herrera.

Survivors include her husband of 12 wonderful years Michael Martinez; parents, Gloria Trevino and Leroy Longoria; children, Heaven Moreno, Victoria Noriega (Efrain), Raymond Rodriguez (Mayra), Michael Martinez III; brothers, Joseph Vela, Adam Trevino, David Guadarrama, Aaron Trevino and Anthony Trevino; sisters, Becky Rodriguez, and Anna Guadarrama; grandchildren, Jovonni Miranda, Arianna Noriega and Aiden Rodriguez.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service officiated by Deacon Nick Carrillo at 6:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Deacon Nick Carrillo at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.tresehwell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Reinhard

Ralph Edward Reinhard, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on August 30, 2023. Ralph was born on August 13, 1946, in Seguin, Texas to Margie Fay (Stautzenberger) and Theodore Reinhard.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Kenneth Reinhard and his wife Dianna, and his sister Erna Carol Reinhard.

Survivors include his 2 nieces and 2 nephews, many cousins, other loving family members, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Graveside services and interment will follow at 11 a.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Paul Theiss officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124, or the Marion Community Library, 201 S. Center St., Marion, Texas, 78124.

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.

VITAL STATISTICS

Guadalupe M. Luna Sr. was called home to the Lord where he joined his beloved wife Maria and his three children, Guadalupe Luna, Jr., Henry (Chris) Luna, and Lucy (David) Gallegos.  Sunrise to Sunset for Guadalupe are: December 12, 1933 to August 28, 2023 – 89 years of age.

Guadalupe was a hard-working man.  He worked for the city of Seguin for 13 years and for the Texas Highway department from where he retired after 29 years of service and from where he received numerous certificates of job excellence.  Some of Dad’s favorite past times in his younger days were to go dancing with Mom and with other couples at local dance halls, and, just spending family time at barbecue cookouts.  Dad would practice catching and hitting baseballs with his three boys and his surviving daughters fondly recall Dad walking them to school and buying them dolls to play with.

His many grand children have fond memories of Grandpop as well.  The grandkids looked forward to Grandpop coming home from work because they knew he would have some goodies in his lunchbox for them. Champ (Frank Torres, III) lovingly recalls how Grandpop taught him how to spell the word “yellow”. There are many other fond memories of Grandpop as well from his other grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and three children who preceded him in death, Guadalupe was also preceded in death by his parents, Donaciano and Juanita Luna; his brothers, Frank (Kiko) Luna, and Felix (Guero) Luna;

sisters, Frances Menchaca and Florinda (Polla) Luna, as well as numerous nephews.

Left to cherish his memory are his brother and sister, Tony Luna (Dalia) and Maria Moreno.  Children:  David Luna (fiancé, Anita Mindieta), Gloria Gallegos (the late Robert Gallegos), and Angelita Torres (Frank Torres, Jr.); as well as grandchildren Roxanne Villalon Luna, Guadalupe Luna III, Kimberly Luna Macias, Aaron Luna, Henry Luna, Jr., Jason Gil, Deric Luna, Lisa Hargrove, Beatrice Sandoval, Iris Luna, David (Davy) Luna, Krystal Retiz, Michael Luna, Joseph Luna, Louri Perez, Santos Perez, Justin Rene Perez, Toni Marie Torres, Frank (Champ) Torres, III, Jesse Torres, Oscar John (OJ) Garcia, Marissa Iskandar, Sabrina Gallegos Tickle, and David Gallegos, Jr.  Also surviving Guadalupe are his almost 70 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Palmer Mortuary in Seguin, Texas, on Monday, September 4, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Continued visitation will be on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 9:15a.m. A funeral procession will depart the funeral home chapel to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church where a funeral mass will be offered at 10 a.m.  Interment will follow at Santo Tomas cemetery in Seguin, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers will be Henry Luna Jr., Michael Luna, Oscar John (OJ) Garcia, Justin Rene Perez, Frank (Champ) Torres and Aaron Luna.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

Tshoepe

Melba Serold Tschoepe, age 94 of Seguin, passed away on September 6, 2023. Melba was born on March 31, 1929, in Bulverde, Texas to Hulda (Kabelmacher) and Herman Serold.

Melba is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Marvin Tschoepe, her parents, her brothers, Herbert Serold and wife Erna, Harvey Serold and wife Jane, and Marvin Serold, sister, Alice Dierks, and husband Willard, and sisters-in-law, Anita Boenig and husband Hilmar and Etelka Heinemeyer and husband Benno.

Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Tschoepe Evans, and husband Ronnie; son, Gary Wayne Tschoepe; grandchildren, Brittney Dunford and husband Matt, Stefan Pruitt and wife Kasie, and Kelsey Sconiers

and husband Cain; great-grandchildren, Oliver and Jack Pruitt, and Sloane Dunford; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Friedens Church with the Reverend Sonja Phillips and the Rev. Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedens Church, 2555 Friedens Church Road, Seguin, Texas 78155, or to the Lone Oak Cemetery Association, c/o Gerald Ewald, 736 Strempel St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.

First Lady Jill Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19 (Rehoboth Beach, DE) -- First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. Her office has confirmed the news, saying the 72-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms. She’s expected to remain at her home in Delaware. Meantime, the White House says President Biden tested negative for the virus Monday evening. He’ll test “at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms.” The president is scheduled to leave the U.S on Thursday for a trip to India and Vietnam.

Conagra Recalling Frozen Chicken Strip Meals Over Possible Plastic Contamination (Chicago, IL) -- Conagra Brands is recalling nearly 250-thousand pounds of frozen chicken strip dinners because they may contain pieces of plastic. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service says the boxed Banquet Chicken Strips meals were shipped to retailers nationwide. Packages with “best by” dates of December 11th, 2024 and January 1st and 7th, 2025 are impacted. At least one oral injury has been reported. Customers who bought the meals are advised to throw them away or return them where they were originally purchased.

Study: Screen Time

Is Linked To Developmental Delays In Kids

(Japan) -- Too much screen time is being linked to developmental delays in children. That’s according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers looked at data from seven-thousand kids and found that two or more hours of screen time increased the likelihood of developmental delays, especially in problem-solving and communication. The risk went up nearly five times for children who had more than four hours of screen time. In infants, screen time was linked to developmental delays in social skills and motor skills.

St. Louis University Hospital System Nurses Vote to Strike

(St. Louis, MO) -- Nurses at St. Louis University’s hospital system have voted to strike, if necessary. Balloting over the weekend resulted in 94 percent of the nurses saying a strike is needed. They say they want a new contract that focuses on safety. Many also contend that because they’re working more hours, they’re also forced to take on more patients. The nurses say a meeting on Thursday with hospital leaders will help them decide whether or not to strike. They’ve been without a contract since June.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

September

Vote to Perk Your Park

Max Starcke Park East has been selected as one of nine park projects in the 2023 Niagara Perk Your Park Campaign in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Visit https://uqr.to/MaxStarckePark to select the City of Seguin playground project. You can vote once per day, (everyday!) through Monday, Sept. 18.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have Baby Time a t 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept 6 for ages 0 to 18 months. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have free Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Preschool Storytime includes stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 $25. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Guadalupe County Fair Hay Show Call for Entries

The Guadalupe County Fair Hay Show will accept entries from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Navarro High School Agriculture Science Building. For more information visit www.gcfair.org or call Kristie Weller at 830-372-1093.

Chess Club

The Seguin Public Library will host a free Kids Chess Club meetup at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6 for skill levels ages 6 through 17. There will be chess sets and tips for playing. Chess Club is designed to be an informal learning experience, so there is not a lot of instruction, although tutorials from Chess.com will be available. Kids and teens are encouraged to learn from each other and are coached to have good sportsmanship, etiquette, and given technical suggestions. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

Tech Savvy Seniors

The Seguin Public Library will have a free Tech Savvy

Seniors technology class from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 7. Library staff answer questions about the use of library e-resources including Cloud Library, Libby and SimplyE. Each session will focus on a different set of library e-resources that are free with your library card. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preteen Gaming Night

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Preteen Game Night at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 for preteens between the ages of 9-12. Preteens can play Nintendo Switch games, board games, and computer games. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Seguin Noon Lions Fall Fling

The Seguin Noon Lions Fall Fling Drive-Thru will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. A Pork Steak Dinner from Troy Brown/Next Door Catering will be available for $15 pre-sale and $20 at the drive-thru. Plates can be pick up by entering through San Marcos Street. Tickets are available at the Silver Center, Starcke Furniture, Ascot’s Custom Travel, or Tri County Air.

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.

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.

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 830386-0334.

Library Anniversary Celebration: Sharing True Stories

The Seguin Public Library will celebrate another Library Anniversary at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Come share stories about the history of the Seguin Public Library and your memories when visiting the library over coffee and pastries. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Free Pizza Party

The United Women in Faith of Wesley-Harper United Methodist Church will sponsor a Free Pizza Party for children, youth, and their parents or guardians at the Fairview Housing Complex and surrounding area, at noon on Saturday Sept. 9. There will be free pizza, games, prizes, goody bags, light jackets, tee shirts, and hoodies for children and youth until the supply runs out.

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.

Nature Walks at the Seguin Public Library

Discover the world of insects and take a guided nature walk around the Seguin Public Library with the Guadalupe Master Naturalists from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 The program is for K-4th graders and their parents or accompanying adult. Participants will explore what makes insects unique and important to us, as well as some fascinating facts about many of the bugs around us. There will be an opportunity to examine some insects up close and personal. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters Program

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Guadalupe County Extension Office, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. Attendees can submit a free soil test by picking up soil test bags and dropping off their soil sample and urban information sheet at the AgriLife Extension offices in Guadalupe County prior to or by one week following the meeting. The soil sample can also be brought to the training. To RSVP email john.smith@ ag.tamu.edu or call 979-204-0573.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday Drop-In

The Seguin Public Library will host its free Teen Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 for teens ages 12 to 17. Teens can hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have Baby Time a t 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept 13 for ages 0 to 18 months. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have free Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Preschool Storytime includes stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Adult Coloring Club at the Library

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13. The Adult Coloring Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All supplies will be provided for all skill levels. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

National Suicide Prevention Month Webinar

The Precious Life Suicide Prevention will host a free Identifying and Recognizing Risk Factors and Signs (Direct and Indirect) including Myths and Facts Webinar at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 via Zoom or by Phone. Register through Eventbrite online at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/identifying-and-recognizing-risk-factors-and-signs-direct-and-indirect-including-myths-and-facts-tickets-710479833307?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Kids Create

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Kids Create at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Kids are invited to unleash their creativity as they explore art, music, cooking, and more. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20 kids. Attendees MUST be between the ages of 6 to 11. Kids Create will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

National Suicide Prevention Month Webinar

The Precious Life Suicide Prevention will host a free How to Talk About Suicide (Direct Approach Role Play Workshop) Webinar at 2 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 16 via Zoom or by Phone. Register through Eventbrite online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-talk-aboutsuicide-direct-approach-role-play-workshop-tickets710701225497?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Youth Co-Ed Recreational Basketball League

The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Youth Co-Ed Recreational Basketball League from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Saturday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 21 at a SISD Middle School – Location TBD. The Cost is $55 per layer, resident/non-resident for grades 3 and 4 and grades 5 and 6. For more information, call 830-401-2480 or visit www.s eguintexas.gov/sports.

Eastern Star Multi-Family Garage Sale Fundraiser

The Eastern Star will have a Multi-Family Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1945 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. There will also be hot dogs for $2 and ice cold soda/water for $1. Proceeds benefit Easter Star scholarships and other charities.

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/carshow. Proceeds benefit St. James Catholic School. For questions, email stjamesclassiccarshow @gmail.com.

Seguin Hermann Sons Craft & Vendor Show

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.

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.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Comal Country Music Show

Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Ancestral Historical

Recovery Applications

Applications are currently being accepted for the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin youth program, Ancestral Historical Recovery: Reframing the Self Through Auto-Retratos (Self-Portrait). Participants will be accepted on a first come first basis and must be 14-18 years of age, 8th grade through 12th grade. The program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 14, 2023 to June 2, 2024 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin and also via Zoom. For more information, visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

National Suicide Prevention Month Webinar

The Precious Life Suicide Prevention will host a free Taking Care of Your Mental Health Webinar at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 via Zoom or by Phone. Register through Eventbrite online at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/710492641617?aff=oddtdtcreator. om/e/710492641617?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Community Tai Chi

The Seguin Hermann Sons will have a Craft & Vendor Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2918 W. Kingsbury St. next to Granzin’s Meat Market. There will be craft and vendor booths and food trucks. Tables are available to rent for $20 (inside) and $25 (outside). For table rentals call Tammy at 830-272-8106.

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. 17 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

The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured guest performers will be Jay Eric and Lorraine Chavana. The doors open at 6 p.m. with an $8 cover charge. All proceeds will benefit charities.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have Baby Time a t 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept 20 for ages 0 to 18 months. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have free Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Preschool Storytime includes stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Seguin Hermann Sons Monthly Meeting

The Seguin Hermann Sons will have its Monthly Meeting beginning with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. and potluck meal at 7 p.m., followed by a short business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. A Memorial Service will be the main focus of the meeting.

Wesley-Harper

UMC Annual Fish Fry

The Wesley-Harper UMC will have its Annual Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 at 754 W. Court St. in Seguin. Plates are $12 and include fish, fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw. There will also be a special dessert. Tickets sold by Wesley-Harper church members.

SHS

Class of 1983 40-Year Reunion

The Seguin High School Class of 1983 will have its 40Year Reunion Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23. On Friday, classmates will gather for the homecoming football game at 7:30 at Matador Stadium. Purchase tickets beginning Monday, Sept. 18 and use code: SHS1983on the Hometown app to purchase tickets in Section C. Tickets will not be available at the gate and there is a Clear Bag Policy. After the game, there will be a toast at Highwater Bar, located at 210 E. Kingsbury St. The festivities continue from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Seguin Brewing Co., located at 111 W. Gonzales St. If you plan to attend, email SeguinHigh83@satx.rr.com or call Brenda Volpe at 830-305-1473.

TWA

Family Expeditions: Intro to Fishing

The Texas Wildlife Association will offer an Intro to Fishing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 for Seguin-Guadalupe County for youth ages 11to 17 and a parent or guardian. The cost is $50 per family (youth/adult pair) and meals and snacks will be provided. Participants will learn knot tying, tackle, casting, fish ID, habitat and rules, regulations and fishing. Loaner fishing gear will also be available. Apply online at www.wildlife.org/family-land-water-wildlife-expeditions/.

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.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

National Night Out Registration Deadline

The City of Seguin Police Department is accepting registration for National Night Out 2023. If your street or neighborhood is hosting a block party register online by 5

p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at www.seguintexas.gov/1116/ National-Night-Out. For more information, call 830-8656409.

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. The guest speaker will be Cynthia Lee. Tickets are $60 each. For tickets and more information, call 830-379-6382 or visit www.seguinchamber.com/events/.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have Baby Time a t 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept 27 for ages 0 to 18 months. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have free Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Preschool Storytime includes stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Emanuel’s Ladies Aid Coffee Cake Sale

The Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid will be baking Coffee Cakes on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the church, located at 206 N. Travis Street in Seguin. Cakes can be purchased for $7.50 each and picked up at the church between 2 and 3 p.m. You can choose from peach, apple or streusel.

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 Saturday, Oct. 21 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.

Guadalupe County Fair Parade Entry Deadline

The Guadalupe County Fair Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13 in downtown Seguin. Line-up begins at 8 a.m. with judging of the entries at 8:30 a.m. The parade will proceed down Austin St. to the Seguin Wave Pool parking lot. Parade entry forms are due by Saturday, Sept. 30 and are available at www.gcfair.org.

City of Seguin Fall Clean-up Day

The City of Seguin will have its Fall Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum) parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin

St. in Seguin. A proof of residency is required. Accepted items include: junk disposal, scrap metal, appliances (without Freon), a maximum of 10 automobile tires (no larger than 19.5”). Paper shredding will also be available. Items that will not be accepted include: hazardous material or chemicals, brush/limbs, fences, sheds, construction materials or debris, appliances with Freon, tractor-trailer, mower, bike or ATV tires, and no tires from local businesses. For more information, call 830-401-2416 or visit https://bit.ly/SeguinCleanUpDay.

Colors of Autumn Media Show

The Seguin Art League’s Colors of Autumn Media is open to all artists age 18 and over. Work must bee submitted between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Sept. 2 and will hang until Saturday, Sept. 30. Categories include Photography, 2 D, and 3 D. The entry fee is $15 per art work for members and $20 for non-members. For a prospectus, visit www.seguinartleague.com. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

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.

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, Oct. 6 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 Christian Cupboard and entertainment will be provided by Charlie and Wyatt.

MLNDA

5th Annual Membership Meeting

The MLNDA 5th Annual Membership Meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 7 at the Seguin Public Library. Information will be shared concerning Nolte Dam including the latest updates concerning the Engineering Study, GBRA response and anticipated financing, information on the WCID Tax Rate Election this Nov. 2023, member voting, and a Q&A session.

Geronimo VFD BBQ & Live Auction

The Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department will have its BBQ & Live Auction beginning with a drive thru from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 260 Navarro Dr. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m.. The Live Auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Presale meal tickets are $12 and $15 the day of the meal. There will also be a raffle and live music by Best Friends. For more information, call Justin Schwanz at 210-2543183.

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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 830-3050472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Guadalupe County Fair Parade

The Guadalupe County Fair Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13 in downtown Seguin. Line-up begins at 8 a.m. with judging of the entries at 8:30 a.m. The parade will proceed down Austin St. to the Seguin Wave Pool parking lot. Parade entry forms are available at www.gcfair. org.

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.

Navarro Education Foundation Clay Fest

The Navarro Education Foundation will have its Clay Fest from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Moyesway Shooting Sports, located at 12601 FM 20. The fee is $500 for a 4-man team or $150 for an individual (will be teamed). A guest meal and beverage is available for $25. There will be dinner and live music. For questions, contact Katie Clark at 830-305-0699 or email NavarroEducationFoundation@ gmail.com.

Pecan & Vine Fundraiser

The Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers will have a Pecan & Vine fundraiser, Wine and Cigar Soiree: A Toast to Crime Stoppers, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Lake Breeze Ski Lodge, located at 225 Ski Lodge Road. Individual tickets are $100 and tables of 8 are also available. Four vine tastings, two cigars and a seated dinner are included with ticket purchase. A cash bar will also be available at the event. Purchase tickets online at www. evenbrite.com. For more information call 210-771-5755 or 830-481-7824.

SEF’s Nuts About Education 5K

The Seguin Education Foundation will have its Nuts About Education 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 beginning at the Guadalupe County Finance Building, located at 307 W. Court St. in Seguin. To register to race or sponsor visit https://tinyurl.com/ympm2eua.

Pecan Fest

Pecan Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 in Seguin. There will be Fall Trade Days in downtown, a Film & Arts Festival, Vendors at the Big Red Barn, live entertainment, and a Wet Paint Sale. Visit www.seguingonuts.com for more information.

November

Jr. Squirrels Youth Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament

The City of Seguin will have its Jr. Squirrels Youth Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament beginning with check-in at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Starcke Park East Disc Golf Course/Patricia K. Ivine-King Pavilion. The Clinic starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start Par 2 – 9 Hole tournament. Parent/guardian is required as Caddie. Co-ed ages 8-10, 11-12, 13-15, and 16-17. The cost is $40.

Prizes will be awarded to top boy and girl finishers in each age division. 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, 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, color, 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

Rising Stars of Guadalupe County

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have its Rising Stars of Guadalupe County from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Guadalupe County’s most promising young professionals will be recognized at the event.

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

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.

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 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 325956-1155.

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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