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Seguin ISD Board of Trustees begin process of filling board VACANCY Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – The process of filling the vacancy left behind by District 3 Trustee Cinde Thomas Jimenez on the Seguin ISD School Board begins this week. Trustees are slated to meet behind closed doors to begin interviewing the three candidates who have submitted their application for appointment to the position. The three candidates include Grace Mueller, Cheryl Schmidt, and Lizeth Hernandez. District officials say ideally, the new District 3 trustee will be appointed at the Tuesday, Oct. 24 regular school board meeting.
Once approved, the appointee will serve the remainder of ThomasJimenez’s term, which expires November 2024. Thomas-Jimenez resigned her post due to moving out of state. The special meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Seguin ISD Central Office.
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The Seguin community came out Saturday morning to witness a rare ring of fire annular solar eclipse as it made its way across the state of Texas. Locals gathered at various watch parties including at Emmanuel’s Church where they were able to sit back, relax and watch nature do its thing - see photos on page 3. Photo by Lizz Daniels.
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Floats take top honors in this year’s Guadalupe County Fair Parade Photo courtesy Kirsten Legore
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(Seguin) – Although the gates of the 140th Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo have officially closed, the bragging rights earned at this year’s fair parade have only begun. The top winners in this year’s parade have been announced. The parade was held Friday morning in downtown Seguin. Winning this year’s grand prize trophy for Best Overall Entry was The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Seguin Matador Theatre group, which featured its upcoming Sponge Bob Musical also earned top honors by walking away with this year’s Grand Prize. Other winners include Guadalupe County Jeepers, Best Individual or Club; Thomas Jefferson Lasso, Most Patriotic; Guadalupe County Fair Queen, Festival Float, Best Festival Float; Texas Farm Bureau, Best Commercial Float; the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ambassador Committee; Best Out of Town Float; Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office SWAT vehicle; Best Heavy Equipment; The Country Church Buckaroos, Best Animal entry and Lifegate Christian School; Best Local Entry. Over 50 plus entries participated in this year’s parade. The parade is an annual tradition of the county fair. This year’s fair was held Oct. 12-15.
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Matadors keep pace in District 12-5A playoff race with win over Hays Chris Austin
(Seguin) -- In a game that had a playoff atmosphere, the Seguin Matadors won a crucial District 12-5A match-up with the Hays Hawks on Friday night at Matador Stadium, 42-24. The win keeps Seguin within one game of first place Smithson Valley at 3-1 and moved the Mats into a tie for second place in the district. The Wagner Thunderbirds and Boerne-Champion Chargers are also 3-1. The Hawks dropped to 1-3 in district play. Seguin got on the scoreboard first against the Hawks, by taking the opening kickoff and driving 75 yards down the field in less than two minutes. A long run by running back John Jackson got the Mats down to the Hays one-yard line and Devin Hall would cap the drive by scoring from the one to make the score, 7-0. Seguin would recover a Hays fumble on their first drive and take the ball and score again. This time, quarterback Corey Dailey connected with receiver Nik Henry on a 42-yard scoring strike to put the Matadors ahead, 14-0. The Hawks would kick a field goal early in the second quarter to close to 14-3, but then Seguin would score on their third consecutive possession to start the game when Dailey found a streaking Holt Haas down the left sideline for a 23-yard TD pass to put the Mats up, 21-3.
Hays would score on a 35-yard Hail Mary into the end-zone on the final play of the half to pull within 21-10 as the teams headed into the locker room. The Mats had over 200 yards of offense in the first half including over 120 on the ground from Jackson. The Seguin defense would stop the Hawks on their first series to start the second half and the offense would respond when Dailey found Henry on a 50-yard score as the junior wide-out took a short pass and sprinted to the end-zone to give the Mats a 28-10 lead. The teams would trade touchdowns the rest of the way with Seguin getting touchdown rushes from Jackson and Hall to complete their scoring on the night. Corey Dailey was 13-17 on the night for 183 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Henry finished the night with four catches for 108 yards. Jackson tallied 197 yards on the ground on 16 carries to give him 1398 yards on the season through seven games. In other district games Friday, Smithson Valley stayed unbeaten in district by blasting San Antonio MacArthur, 62-0. New Braunfels Canyon shut out Lehman, 47-0. And Wagner handed Boerne-Champion their first loss of the season, beating the Chargers, 34-21 The Matadors will play at Canyon next Friday. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. and we’ll have the game for you on KWED.
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Laretta Joy Schulze, age 59, of San Marcos, Texas passed away on October 9, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1964, to Irene G. (Braune) and Larry August Schulze. Joy was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Margaret Braune, and August and Lois Schulze. She is survived by her mother, Irene G. (Braune) Bierstedt and (George); father, Larry A. Schulze and (Dorothy); sisters, Larene Simmons (Garry), and Laura Ramirez (Troy); nieces, Jennifer Southworth ( Josh), Avery Davis, Jeana Esparza (Efren), Chelsy Thornton (Casey), Hanna Simmons; nephews, Joel Ramirez (Kirsten Young), and Alex Simmons (Sarah); 4 great nieces; 3 great nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at Frieden’s Church. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Pastors Dave and Sonja Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Frieden’s United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church Rd, 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.
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Ola Mae Baker, age 92, of Kingsbury, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was born February 20th, 1931 in Seguin, Texas to Roy and Viola (Adcock) Reneau. She married Glenn H. Baker on October 15th, 1949. The two enjoyed their early years with their 4 boys, fishing on the San Marcos River at their camp house. Ola enjoyed cooking and made many good meals on the river and at home for her family and friends. That love for cooking continued throughout her life. She had the best recipes and everyone loved her baked goods and candy. If it didn’t turn out, she didn’t mind throwing it out the door and trying it again! She loved reading and collecting recipes, and had an enormous library of cookbooks she’d picked up on her travels as well as local churches and organizations. She loved working in her yard. Even in her later years, she would drag the water hose around, ensuring everything was watered and healthy, and always had such beautiful flowers adorning the fences and her backyard. She and Glenn loved traveling the States and Canada in their motorhome. Still, Ola cooked their meals while traveling, and every meal on those wheels and at home ended with some kind of wonderful dessert! She bowled in her younger years, never settling for mediocrity, and had many trophies and pictures for her 200+ scores. She enjoyed visiting with her lifelong friend, Erna Bell Imhoff, and they
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still visited until her death. Her greatest enjoyment was seeing and visiting with her grandkids and great-grandkids. They were the light of her life. Ola was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, sons, Dennis and wife Debra, Barry Baker, sister Bettie Jo Snyder, brother-in-law Leslie Baker and wife Joyce, and brother-in-law Bill Perryman. She is survived by their two sons, Ronnie and wife Becky Baker of Kingsbury, and Jay Baker of Georgetown; grandkids Randall and wife Tonya Baker, Ryan Baker, Jayme Baker Kane and daughter Bonnye, Mallory Baker Weitzman and daughters Haddie, Addy B and Saylor Weitzman, Cayden and wife Karlee Baker, Quinten Baker and friend Halle Scheib, Bryan Baker, Brooke, and Lauren Baker; brother, Butch Reneau and wife Susie; sister-inlaw Patricia Baker Perryman; brother-in-law Charles Snyder; along with many nieces and nephews, who she loved deeply. The family would like to thank Brookdale North Assisted Living staff and GVNC Seguin for the kind care they showed our mother. Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Highsmith Cemetery, Corner of Hwy 90 and Gander Slough, Guadalupe County, Texas with Emanuel Carpenter officiating. Memorials may be given to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Hospice, 1346 E Walnut St, Seguin, TX 78155, Highsmith Cemetery Association, PO Box 742, Luling, Texas 78648, or the charity of one’s choice. 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.
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Monitor Children’s Social Media Use During War (Undated) -- Some schools are telling parents to monitor their children’s social media use while the war in Israel rages on. Counselors are concerned over the possibility of graphic images of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas circulating. They warn that the images could cause trauma. The National Association of School Psychologists recommends that parents appear calm when talking to kids about terrorism, but to also tell the truth. FDA: Ketamine Use For Psychiatric Disorders Could Be Dangerous (Washington, DC) -- The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of using ketamine for psychiatric disorders. The administration said on its website that “ketamine is not FDA approved for the treatment of any psychiatric disorder.” The agency said using the drug could put patients at risk for misuse and abuse or “serious adverse events.” Ketamine has been marketed for use toward various psychiatric disorders. Bird Flu Outbreak Detected In Utah, South Dakota Flocks (Washington, DC) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified two large commercial poultry flocks showing presence of the bird flu pathogen. Testing from last Friday showed a flock of over 47-thousand birds in South Dakota had traces of the virus. Two days later, a flock three times the size in Utah was infected. Both flocks will have to be killed to prevent further spread. Fortunately, human cases are rare, and the virus won’t survive if the poultry you eat is properly cooked. An outbreak in February cost the federal government upwards of 660-million dollars with shoppers seeing poultry prices spike after farmers were forced to cull over 58-million birds earlier this year. Appetite Altering Drugs Are Changing Consumer Spending Habits (New York, NY) -- The popularity of weight-management drugs like Ozempic and WeGovy are hurting growth forecasts for the packaged-food industry, and less obvious sectors as well. The drugs mimic a hormone that signals to the brain that you’re full, making users of the diabetes medications eat less and eat healthier. That’s bad news for junk food brands. Barclays Bank warned that the popularity of these drugs could dampen demand for companies like PepsiCo, Mondelez, and the fast-food sector.
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First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch 2023 The First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch 2023 will remain open daily from 10 am. To 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in Oct. It’s a fun place to find a pumpkin, take fall photos, and make happy memories. For more information visit www. seguinmethodist.org, FMC Seguin Pumpkin Patch on Facebook, or call 830-379-4112. 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. 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. Dia de los Muertos Altar / Day of the Dead Com munity Altar Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 17, the community al tar will be open at the Seguin Public Library for placing family tokens in remembrance of there loved ones who have passed. Bring photo re productions of loved ones and their ofrendas to the library to be placed on the altar. Items may be picked up on Friday, Nov. 3. Call 830-4012422 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, Oct 17. 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 830401-2422 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, Oct. 17. 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 Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4
and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information. Medicare and Open Enrollment Class There will be a Medicare and Open Enrollment Class at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Wein ert St. in Seguin. RSVP by calling by calling 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249. Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpa tient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 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. AA Meetings The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thurs days at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334. 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 recov ery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, de structive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080. NARFE Meeting The National Active & Retired Federal Employees will meet beginning at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the 710 Activity Center, located at 710 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The program will be on Alzheirmer’s Treatment Options. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 18 to Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482 or email apullin1@yahoo.com. Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 18. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 min utes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednes day. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.
seguintexas.gov for additional information. Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 18. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with chil dren ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830401-2422 or visit 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, Oct. 18. 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 addi tional information. Pecan Valley Communicators The Pecan Valley Communicators is a new community club dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders. Meet ings will be held at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. For the remainder of 2023 anyone who is a least fourteen years old can join without paying any fees. Starting Jan. 2024, the annual dues will be $24. 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. Adult Spooky Crafternoon The Seguin Public Library will have an Adult Craft Afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Participants will paint a spooky pump kin bouquet. All materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov. Veteran Information Session on Wills There will be a Veteran Information Session on Wills at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Wein ert St. in Seguin. RSVP by calling by calling 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249. Continued on the next page.
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Preteen STEAM Night: Glow in the Dark Slime The Seguin Public Library will host its free Preteen STEAM Night at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 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. Horror Film Trivia Night The Seguin Public Library will host a Horror Film Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 for adults only. Assemble a team of up to four players and test your Horror knowledge. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www. library.seguintexas.gov. Spooky Stories and Art Contest The Seguin Public Library will have a Spooky Stories and Art Contest. Entries by authors & artists in the following grade ranges: grades 3-5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12 are being accepted until Saturday, October 21. Participants are competing to win a prize and have their story or art on display at the library. Winners will be announced on October 28. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. Seguin Art League Paint Out The Seguin Art League will have its Paint Out beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the SAL building, located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. All painting media will be acceptable including pastel, pen and ink, and photography. Artists’ canvas, board or paper will be stamped on the back. Art must be turned in by 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Winners will be chosen by popular choice ballots on Oct. 28, at Pecan Fest. The entry fee is $25 for non-members, $20 members, and $15 for students (16 and older). For more information and entry form visit the gallery, or www.seguinartleague.com. 4th Annual Kiki Camarena Run & Scavenger Hunt The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have the 4thAnnual Kiki Camarena Run & Scavenger Hunt from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the American Legion located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. You can join in on the fun either on a motorcycle for the run or in a vehicle for the scavenger hunt. The fee is $20 per driver and $10 for each passenger. Wear red for an extra ticket to win an item. Half chicken, beans & potato plates will be
available for $10 each. Vendors are needed. For questions, call Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or email gvyoungmarines@gmail.com. 4th Annual De Mano a Mano Open Air Artisan Market The 4th Annual De Mano a Mano Open Air Artisan Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Plataforma Hidalgo on the grounds of Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. There will be handmade wares, food, music, and performances. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. music will be provided by Eric Sebastian. Puppies & Pumpkins/Blessing of the Animals/ Rummage Sale The First Methodist Church will have its Blessing of the Animals from 10 a.m. to noon and the Seguin Animal Control will sponsor Puppies in the Patch with puppies up for adoption from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 710 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will also be a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot. The Pumpkin Patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 pm. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in Oct. For more information visit www.seguinmethodist.org, FMC Seguin Pumpkin Patch on Facebook, or call 830-379-4112. 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. Teen Murder Mystery Party The Seguin Public Library will have a Teen Murder Mystery Party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 for teens between the ages of 12 to 17. Come solve a murder mystery and dress up for the masquerade party. This is an after hours event and will end after the library closes. Teens must have a ride to pick them up. Registration is required to attend by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library. seguintexas.gov. Jury Cancellation The County Court at Law #2 Jury that was scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23 has been canceled. Jurors do not need to report to the Gua-
dalupe County Justice Center. For any questions, call 830-303-8861. Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct 24. 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, Oct. 24. There will be 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. Teen Tuesday The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 25. 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. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 25. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. 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
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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 210-7715755 or 830-481-7824. STEM IS Not Scary: An Un-Haunted Open House at TLU There will be a free STEM IS Not Scary: An Un-Haunted Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Moody Science Complex on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. There will be a special un-haunted house complete with hands-on science and demos for middle and high school students. Chamber Membership Luncheon The November Shop Small, Shop Local General Membership Luncheon will be held at 11:30 Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court Street in Seguin. The cost is $20 per meal for members in advance and $25 for non-members and after Friday, Oct. 27. 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. Seguin Community Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will have its Seguin Community Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1111 E. College St. There will be snacks, games, trunk or treat, photo booth, costume parade, and DJ music. Redeemer United Church Harvest Festival The Redeemer United Church will have its Harvest Festival beginning with 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday, Oct. 29 at Bexar Social Hall, located at 15681 Bexar Bowling Rd. in Marion. There will be $12 Turkey Dinner Plates with drive-thru beginning
at 11 a.m. and Dine-in at 11:30 a.m. There will also be live & silent auctions, raffle, bake sale, country store, and children’s activities. For more information call 830-914-2168 or visit www.RedeemerZuehl. org. Kingsbury Methodist Church Trunk or Treat The Kingsbury Methodist Church will have its Trunk or Treat from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. There will be games and children are encouraged to wear costumes or get a face painting. Faith Lutheran Trunk or Treat The Faith Lutheran Church will have its Trunk or Treat for the community from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in the west parking lot, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. Young and old are invited to visit and enjoy some treats. Crossroads Church Fall Fest The Crossroads Church will have its Fall Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 3455 W. US Highway 90 in Seguin. There will be food, games, candy, a costume contest, and lots more. November Dia de Los Muertos Event The Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have a Dia de Los Muertos Event from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. Participants interested in setting up their own altars and for more information, call 830-372-3151. 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. Jr. Squirrels Youth Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament The City of Seguin will have its Jr. Squirrels Youth Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament beginning with checkin 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. Grief Share® Surviving the Holidays Seminar
The Faith Lutheran church will hold a Grief Share® “Surviving the Holidays” Seminar from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pastor Dan Cave will lead a discussion that will provide encouragement, support and valuable tools to navigate the season. This is a free event, but registration is required by visiting www. griefshare.org/holidays, or by calling the church at 830-379-7036. Operation Christmas Child Residents in Seguin are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys to pack in shoe boxes as part of Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that will deliver them to more than 100 countries. The National Collection week is Monday, Nov. 13 through Monday, Nov. 20. For more information, visit www. samaritanspurse.org/occ. Donate $10 per shoe box online and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. To shop online to match gifts to a child’s specific age and gender, visit www.samaritanspurse.or/buildonline then finish packing the virtual shoe box by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement. Grief Support Group There will be a Grief Support Group from 4 to 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information call Tamara Berger at 512557-7185 or email tberger@htohh.com. Chamber After Hours Mixer The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Central Entrance to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. For more information, call 830-379-6382. After Hours Passport Applications The District Clerk’s Office will be open after hours to accept Passport Applications from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Guadalupe County Justice Center, located at 211 W. Court St. in Seguin. Call (830) 303-8873 for more information. After Hours Passport Applications The District Clerk’s Office will be open after hours to accept Passport Applications from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Guadalupe Annex Building, located at 1101 Elbel Rd. Schertz. Call (830) 303-8873 for more information. Continued on the next page.
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St. June Annual Bake Sale There will be an Annual Bake Sale for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Professional Hair Salon, located at 117 N. Peach St. in Seguin. 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. February Showcase Seguin 2024 Business Expo: Business in Toyland The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin 2024 Business Expo: Business in Toyland from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin
St. in Seguin. Admission is free and registration is required. For more information, call 830-379-6382. 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 selfpaced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that
is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155. Salvation Army New Office The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Volunteers Needed The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www. gvyoungmarines.org. La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need. The Country Church Attic The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. Clothing Ministry The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478. Free Bible Course The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. To ensure non-profit organization’s meet ings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@ kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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