SDN: September 8, 2023

Man dies following roof repair on Seguin ISD building

(Seguin) -- A contractor working on the Seguin ISD's Administration Building, formally known as Oak Park Mall, has died.

The contractor's name has not been released, but he was reportedly working on roof repairs, when he fell through the roof and into the mall area of the building.

The accident was reported around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the building, located at 1221 E. Kingsbury St. The man was transported to an area hospital, and he was later pronounced dead.

The building serves as the site for both Seguin ISD Administrative Offices and Arlan's Grocery.

Drought, wildfires prompt local disaster declaration

(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher has issued a declaration of local disaster due to extreme drought and wildfires in Guadalupe County. The declaration officially went into effect on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Guadalupe County officials say the area over the summer period has experienced extreme drought and increased wildfires. They say these conditions

continue to pose a substantial, significant, and imminent threat to persons and property.

Kutscher says wildfires have the potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale.

“During this extreme drought, the county has been battling numerous fires that have severely impacted residents with the loss of homes and property damage. Declaration, pg. 3

Photo courtesy Guadalupe County Fire Rescue Facebook

Families invited to Matador Family Back to School Bash TONIGHT

(Seguin) -- The Matador Family will be reuniting tonight with the second annual Back to School Bash. The Seguin ISD celebration will be the official kick-off of today’s Matador Football game at Matador Stadium.

Allison Seidenberger, Seguin ISD’s ACE director, says Matador families will be treated to a host of fun and free activities on the outside patio located behind the Seguin High School campus.

She says the focus is to simply bring the Matador Family together.

“Every campus and a lot of our district departments are represented as well as

a little bit of community involvement. We do have some door prizes as well but the idea is just to bring our families together, to

reunite, to celebrate the start of a new school year and there’s nothing like the energy of a Friday night football game and so we

are excited to have some of our groups perform for the attendees and then also we will invite everyone to head over to Bash, pg. 3

Application process, timeline set for Seguin ISD District 3 seat

(Seguin) – Could you be the next member of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees? The Seguin ISD is officially working to fill the District 3 seat, soon to be vacant when trustee Cinde Thomas-Jimenez relocates out of state.

Residents of Seguin ISD District 3 who are interested in serving on the school board must email a letter of interest to pnramirez@seguin.k12. tx.us between Aug. 30 and Sept. 29 at 5 p.m.

Trustees will review all submissions on Oct. 10 and conduct interviews of selected candidates on Oct. 17. Ideally, the new District 3 trustee will be appointed at the Oct.

24 regular school board meeting. The appointee will serve the remainder of Thomas-Jimenez’s term, which expires November 2024. Eligible candidates must reside in District 3, which encompasses the northwest portion of Seguin ISD, including the McQueeney area. Maps of Seguin ISD single-member districts are online at https:// www.seguin.k12.tx.us/page/board. districts.

For additional eligibility requirements for Texas school board service, visit the Texas Association of School Boards’ FAQs.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Photo courtesy McQueeney Elementary Facebook

Declaration, continued.

This declaration has the potential to protect lives and property as there is little to no rain in the forecast. We urge all citizens to take safety precautions during these severe hot temperatures,” said Kutscher.

Assistant Fire Marshal Bryce Houlton adds, “In addition to increased fires and notable larger brush fires that burned 332 acres and another 192 acres coupled with the extreme heat and drought, the county fire department as well as volunteer and city fire departments have been overwhelmingly busy. This declaration makes emergency resources available to the county in this time of need.”

The Texas Government Code Chapter 418 gives the county judge the power to declare a local disaster within the county as it indicates, “if the threat of disaster is imminent”. A local disaster declaration expires seven days after it issuance, unless the commissioners court consents to its renewal or continuance.

Bash, continued.

the Matador Football game and support all of our groups that perform there as well. But it’s a great time to bring families and community together, have some fun and spend time together,” said Seidenberger.

Seidenberger says fun and games will be provided by every school and campus department. She says then together, families can walk on over to Matador Stadium for the game against Laredo United.

“Every campus and department has come up with their own booth. Some are food-based. Some are games, interactive items and the food is free. Nothing that we are doing at the event is a charge or a cost to any of our families. We want it to just be a time to come and enjoy and so we will have things like hot dogs and waters and chips, snow cones, popcorn and until things run out, we will keep serving and like I said, the games are all just interactive. It’s intended to be family fun and we will have little prizes and we also have the big door prizes so everyone who signs in and registers is eligible for a door prize and we have generous support from so many people in our community to make this event come off as well as it does,” said Seidenberger.

The Back to School Bash will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Kick-off for tonight’s football game is 7:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy McQueeney Elementary Facebook

BOTHE AND LAMB TO BE INDUCTED INTO SEGUIN HALL OF HONOR TONIGHT

(Seguin) -- Former Matador student-athletes

Alex Bothe and Kelly Lamb will inducted into the Seguin ISD Athletic Hall of Honor on Friday.

Bothe is a 2010 Seguin High School graduate and was a dual threat with her athletic ability in volleyball and softball. She was an outside hitter for the UIL State Volleyball Semi-Final Team during the same year that she was a centerfielder for the Regional-Quarterfinal Matador Softball team.

Bothe was a 4-year letterman in softball and a 4-year Academic All-District player. She is best known for having a strong arm from centerfield that intimidated many opponents from running home. She was named the Matador Softball MVP.

Bothe also dominated in volleyball. She was a 3-year letterman and a 3-year Academic AllDistrict volleyball player and was also named to the S.A. Express News Player of the Week and

2010 All-State Volleyball Team.

At the end of her high school career, Bothe played volleyball at Birmingham-Southern College. Once she graduated, she returned to Seguin and taught elementary school and was voted Teacher of the Year. She then began to coach volleyball at New Braunfels and Lockhart. Alex is currently coaching at Alamo Heights.

Kelly Koenig Lamb is also a 2010 Seguin High School graduate. She was a member of the Division 4A UIL State Volleyball Semi-Finalist team as a setter, as well as the UIL Regional-Quarterfinal Softball team as a 3rd base softball player. She was also a 4-year starter and captain on the volleyball and softball teams.

Lamb received many athletic and academic accolades in high school. She was All-Area and All District for 3 years in volleyball and was awarded

the top Offensive Player of the year 3 times. She was awarded a place on the 4A-5A Volleyball AllStar Team, as well as the San Antonio Area 4A Class Team.

In softball, Lamb was awarded All-Area and All-District honors. She also received the Golden Glove award and the KSAT-TV Scholar Athlete Award.

Lamb was also a star student. She was Salutatorian of her class, Student Council Class Treasurer, and the Student Body Treasurer. Kelly attended Texas A&M University and became a CPA in 2015. She began working at Deloitte Tax LLP, as a global mobility tax consultant based out of Houston, Denver, and then New Braunfels.

Bothe and Lamb will be inducted into the Seguin ISD Athletic Hall of Honor before Friday night’s Seguin/Laredo United football game.

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.

VITAL STATISTICS

Martinez

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.

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.

She attended school at the Bulverde School completing the eighth grade before moving to New Braunfels to live with her uncle and aunt to continue her education, graduating from New Braunfels High School. While attending school she worked at Jacob Mendlovitz and upon graduation she worked at Southwestern Bell as an operator. In July 1952 she married Marvin Tschoepe and moved to his family’s farm in Geronimo. Here she enjoyed the role of a housewifecaring for her family and home, gardening and raising her children and chickens. She often had as many as 15 farm cats and loved giving them unique names. Although there was always plenty of work on the farm, Melba and Marvin took time for social enjoyment by attending dances at Saengerhalle and Eagles Hall and often returning to Anhalt Halle where they first met. Melba became a member of Frieden’s Church after moving to Geronimo and enjoyed being a part of the Women’s Guild. In her later years she enjoyed fellowship with a local bunco group. The farm was her home until her final days.

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. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Boenig, Bryan Serold, Dan Geisler, Lynn Colvin, Bill Larson, and Larry Serold. Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Bading and Sammy Knippa.

The family would like to thank Linda Dominguez for the care she provided Melba in her final months.

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.

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.

VITAL STATISTICS

Martinson

Helen Hope Balch Martinson passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Seguin, Texas on September 3, 2023. She was 57 days shy of her 104th birthday.

Helen was born to Lillian and Berta Bach on October 30, 1919 in Elba, Alabama. She grew up in nearby Fayette, where she began her life-long love of music.

Helen graduated from Montevalo College for Women, where she became an expert on both piano and organ. After graduation, she began her career both teaching and performing her talents in Greenville, and Birmingham; all the while, maintaining the grace, etiquette and charm of a true lady of the South.

It was in Birmingham where music led to her meeting the love of her life, Roy, who was an accomplished cellist. Roy lived in Iowa, and was visiting his brother, a colleague of Helen’s, in Birmingham. They were set up with a blind date by his brother, and that was it - they started making beautiful music together until Roy’s death in 2000.

After their marriage in 1947, Roy and Helen moved to Evanston, IL, where Roy completed his education at Northwestern University. After graduation, Roy was selected as a cellist for the Houston Symphony,

necessitating their move to Houston in 1950.

In Houston, Helen and Roy started raising their family - Ed and Marty, and became involved in the formation and founding of Christ the King Lutheran Church, where she served as organist and choir director for 31 years. She also taught in the Houston ISD elementary system for several years, as well as giving private piano instructions in her home.

They moved to Seguin in 1989, and she soon became involved in many volunteer activities including Seguin Conservation Society, Mid-Texas Symphony, Christian Cupboard, Lazy Daisy Garden Club, multitudes of groups and committees at her beloved St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, and substitute pianist/organist at several local churches.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Martinson, parents Lillian and Berta Balch, and her brother Crawford Balch, and his wife Ruth. She is survived by her son, Ed Martinson of Houston, daughter, Marty Keil and husband Don of Seguin, granddaughter Morgan Stubbs and husband Cameron of Georgetown, and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Friday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 201 E Nolte St., Seguin, TX. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Mid-Texas Symphony, The Seguin Conservation Society, or The Christian Cupboard.

Narcan Available Over The Counter

(Undated) -- Narcan will be available over the counter starting this week at major retailers like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. The nasal spray can be used to help people suffering from an opioid overdose and requires no training to use. A box contains two doses and sells for 45 dollars.

CDC Warns Healthcare Providers To Look Out For Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria

(Atlanta, GA) -- The CDC is warning doctors to look out for deadly flesh-eating bacteria in waters of the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast. The agency says the bacteria, known as Vibrio vulnificus, could be the reason for infected wounds in people who have been in those waters. The CDC advisory says the bacteria naturally lives in coastal waters and is usually transmitted through open-wound contact or sometimes through eating raw or undercooked shellfish. It says that the growing number of infections could be attributed to the heat wave and rising sea surface temperatures. Fatal infections were reported in New York, Connecticut and North Carolina.

RSV On The Rise

(Undated) -- Cases of the respiratory illness RSV are on the rise among young children in the Southeast, namely in Georgia and Florida. The CDC on Tuesday predicted infections are likely to spread to the north and west over the next two to three months. In the middle of August, the number of children four and younger who’d come down with the illness jumped from two per 100-thousand to seven per 100-thousand. Most patients were younger than one. A new antibody treatment for RSV has been approved but won’t be available until October.

COVID On The Upswing

(Undated) -- COVID-19 infections are on the rise as the country heads into fall. Hospitalizations and deaths have been increasing and the virus is being detected more frequently in wastewater samples. It’s hard to track exact numbers as states are no longer required to report numbers to the CDC. The numbers we do have, however, show a 16 percent increase in infections in the week ending August 26th.

• Kendra Scott Trunk Show

• Free-flowing mimosas

• Munchies

• Pampering stations

For more details, visit: grmedcenter.com/mammos

• Local vendors & physicians

• And, of course, mammogram information

Guests can take a guided tour of our state-of-the-art Women’s Imaging Center to explore the latest advancements in 3D mammogram technology.

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.

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 830-3796477. Save the date for the Guadalupe County Fair on Oct. 12 - 15 at the Seguin Events Complex. Follow the fair on Facebook and Instagram @GuadalupeCo.FairAssociation.

Retired School Personnel Luncheon Meeting

The Seguin-Guadalupe Co. Retired School Personnel will have a Luncheon Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Silver Center. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 8 to Linda Kerger at 210-8231203.

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 830401-2422 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.

S.A.R.A. Animal Sanctuary Fundraiser

The S.A.R.A. Animal Sanctuary will have a Fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 100 Elm Grove Road in Seguin. There will be live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, etc.

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 830-386-0334.

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 830-401-2422 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 830-401-2422 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. 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.

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 830-401-2422 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 830-401-2422 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.

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.

Teen Advisory Board

The Seguin Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.14 at the Library. The Teen Advisory Board is now accepting new members, teens in grades 8-12 can apply at the library. Attend the meeting to learn more. Teen Advisory Board Members earn volunteer service credit by planning summer events, book clubs, selecting new library books, and making the library a better place for teens. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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.

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.

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St. James 5th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show

The St. James Catholic Church will have its 5th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in the St. James Church Parking Lot, located at 510 S. Camp St. in Seguin. The entry fee is $25. Entry time will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the awards beginning at 1 p.m. Pre-registration and more information is available at https://saintjamescc.org/car-show. Proceeds benefit St. James Catholic School. For questions, email stjamesclassiccarshow @gmail.com.

Seguin Hermann Sons Craft & Vendor Show

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.

Bilingual Storytime at the Library

The Seguin Public Library will have free Bilingual Storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. There will be Silly Stories in English and Spanish. Call 830-401-2422 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.

Library Loteria

The Seguin Public Library will kick off Hispanic Heritage month with free Library Lotería at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Learn more about the Hispanic Culture and practice your Spanish speaking skills while playing Lotería. Enjoy delicious desserts from Mexico and other parts of the Hispanic world. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Community Tai Chi

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 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 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 830-401-2422 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.

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. 19 for teens ages 12 to 17. Teens can hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. 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 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Comal

Country Music Show

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 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Young Professionals Lunch and Learn

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the Rose Room of Court Street

Coffee. The speaker will be Blair Friar, Assistant Director with the Seguin Main Street Program and CVB on Social Media Advertising. RSVP required by visiting www.seguinchamber.com/events.

Crafternoon at the Library

The Seguin Public Library will have a free Adult Craft Afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, there will be Frida Kahlo inspired painting. All materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

LEGO Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free LEGO Club at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Kids ages 3-11 will use their creativity to build with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed on the library bookshelves. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preteen STEAM Night: Parachutes

The Seguin Public Library will host its free Preteen STEAM Night at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21 for preteens ages 9-12. Youth will participate in science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities and experiments. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20. Preteen STEAM Night will meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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. 21. Library staff answer questions about the use of library e-resources including the use of Kanopy, Biblio+, and NewsBank. 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.

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.

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SHS

Class of 1983 40-Year Reunion

The Seguin High School Class of 1983 will have its 40-Year 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.

Making

Your Grief Count Sessions

The Emanuel’s Lutheran Church will host three Making Your Grief Count Sessions from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8 on the 3rd floor in the Family Life Center. The sessions are for those who have lost a loved one to death. The sessions will be lead by Pastor Darwin Huartson, M., Div., BCC, with Porter Loring Mortuary. For more information, call Donna Simmons, Bereavement Coordinator with Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, at 830-379-5046.

Book Nuts Book Club

The Seguin Public Library will host its free monthly book club meeting at 1:30 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25. This month’s book discussion will be The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 830-401-2422 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.

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. 26 for teens ages 12 to 17. Teens can hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. 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 830-865-6409.

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 830379-6382 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 830-401-2422 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 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Fall Gardening Class

The Seguin Public Library and the New Braunfels Food Bank will offer a Fall Gardening Class at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. The class will help you prepare for your fall gardening by creating a plan, learning what will work best for the Texas fall and when to plant. Participants will also create a plan and be able to choose seeds to take home for growing. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids Coding Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Kids Coding Club at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Learn coding basics with Scratch, Cubelets, and other fun activities hosted by library staff. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20 kids. Attendees MUST be between the listed ages of 6 to 11. Kids Coding Club will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 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.

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Seguin Public Library in partnership with the Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center will help you meet with an attorney to ask questions about non-criminal legal issues such as divorce, foreclosure, veteran’s benefits, wills, estates, bankruptcy, employment, landlord tenant or other matters. Attorneys will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, on a first come, first serve basis. You will have a 15-minute session with an attorney to ask questions and discuss your issue. Bring

any papers, information related to their legal concerns. There are no obligations or costs. Please arrive and check in prior to 7 p.m. Registration required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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.

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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. Pre-sale 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 210254-3183.

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.

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 trans

ferring 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 830-303-4188 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 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 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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