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Tis the season of giving, Seguin shows up for its neighbors
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Seguin, you have done it again. Thank you for keeping the Christmas spirit alive and for showing your support even through a pandemic. Thanks to generous donations from our listeners, in just two hours Friday morning, Seguin Radio KWED collected $7,534, a
cargo van plus two vehicles full of toys, and hundreds of pounds of food. All the proceeds were collected on behalf of the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program, and the Christian Cupboard. KWED General Manager Darren Dunn says he was once again pleased with this year’s turnout.
“I will admit. I wasn’t sure what to expect today. Times are so different in 2020 because of the pandemic but people were still be very very generous today - still very, very giving. Organizations and companies and individuals and law enforcement, fire fighters and the list goes on and on and on. We appreciate them all so very much and I want to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who gave today,” said Dunn. See BLUE SANTA page 2
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KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive collects loads of donations
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Also joining Russell outside the radio station on Friday was Whitney Magness, the new communications officer for the Navarro ISD. The two stopped by to show their support and witness the holiday magic that occurs each year in their new community.
Community leaders including the Seguin Police Department, the Seguin Fire/EMS Department, and the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, all braved the cold temperatures collecting change and donations from passerby’s outside our studios here at 609 E. Court Street. “I am so happy to be here and I think this is an amazing event just seeing all the people out here, Among those making their debut at the annual food the people honking as they are driving by and just and toy drive was Seguin’s new Mayor Donna showing the support for the community and all our Dodgen. Now although, this was not the first time first responders out here. It’s just amazing to see for her to attend the food and toy drive, it was the everyone come together especially at a time like this, first as mayor. especially for Christmas time. It makes very happy and I’m so excited to be joining this community,” “It’s so nice to be able to come together but yet, still said Magness. socially distance and wear our masks and celebrate the season and we in Seguin just need this. Our One of the largest donations of the day came from the community needs the toys. They need the food. American Legion Riders Post #245. Jeff Messinger, They need the energy so please come by. Happy who leads the motorcycle group, says Blue Santa is holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone,” said at the heart of its efforts each year. Dodgen. “We went through and did a toy drive last weekend Representing Guadalupe County was County and we got a bunch of toys and we raised $2,000 Commissioner Greg Seidenberger. Seidenberger that is going towards the Blue Santa here and as was assigned with bringing the cheer to the annual matter of fact, we found out that in the eight years event. that we’ve been supporting Blue Santa, our ALR has donated just over $10,000 worth of money and toys. “I look forward to this every year and the citizens So, it’s definitely a true blessing on our part to be are so generous. The citizens are so enthusiastic in able to be a part of this,” said Messinger. the midst of all this COVID. You can’t help but feel like you have your reindeer ears on and say ‘ho, ho, Also caravanning to the studios with a large delivery ho!” said Seidenberger.” of toys was the Seguin Parrot Head Club. Each year, the group stops by to deliver loads and loads New Navarro ISD Superintendent Wendi Russell of toys. Now although this year’s contribution was also invited to stop by and experience the was not as large, it was still very significant. Toni holiday food drive for the very first time. Russell Winters, of the Parrot Head Club, says while says she applauds these types of efforts that further collecting toys has been challenging for the group, help meet the needs of the families in her district. the effort has remained priority throughout this holiday season. “This is huge. Every community has been affected by COVID. This year especially the need for food “This year, we didn’t get to have our big fundraiser to give out as for gifts for students is high and so anything we can much money and presents as would like so the group got together do to assist but this is a huge thing for everyone in and did the best we could to bring gifts for Blue Santa because it’s our community,” said Russell. true to our heart and our club and we love to give,” said Winters.
Several local businesses also took the time to stop by and donate. Among those business owners was Carol Teeple, of A Cut Above Realty. “This is just our donation to the kids that don’t have Santa Claus coming. Hopefully, this will help them, and we are just really excited about being able to do this this year,” said Teeple. “This has been a rough year for so many people and if you just have any extra pennies in your pocket, anything will help these kids.” Guadalupe County Attorney Dave Willborn also made his annual trek to the radio station to deliver donations. Willborn for the last several years has made generous donations on behalf of his family and the county office. Willborn says his spirit of giving was started by his dad who founded the Blue Santa Program in San Antonio several years ago. Masks and social distancing were key in keeping folks safe as they stretched across East Court Street in search of your donations. Although this year’s event was modified, efforts were still festive and like Dunn stated, exceeded the radio station’s expectations. Others on hand for the event were the Seguin ISD and School Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner, Chris Aviles, chief of the Nixon Police Department and troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Again, these individuals were only a few of the community. KWED also thanks Soechting Motors for providing it with a vehicle to help load up the toys and Court Street Coffee for its morning brew. Food and toy donations will continue to be accepted in the KWED lobby through 2 p.m. Wednesday. The radio station is located at 609 E. Court. St. SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE PHOTOS
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District Champs!
Matadors claim share of 12-5A-DI title, No. 2 playoff seed in wild win over Dripping Springs
(Dripping Springs) - In an offensive fireworks show for the ages, Seguin claimed a share of the District 12-5A-Division I football championship for the second time in three seasons Friday night with a breathtaking 70-63 road win over Dripping Springs at Tiger Stadium. With identical 6-1 district records, the Matadors (7-2) and Tigers (8-3) finish in a three-way tie for first place with New Braunfels-Canyon (9-1). Each team went 1-1 against the other two, and the point system that rewards onfield wins over COVID-19 related forfeits gives the Cougars the No. 1 playoff seed, Seguin the No. 2 seed, and Dripping Springs the No. 3 spot. Seguin will host its bi-district playoff game against Pflugerville-Hendrickson at Matador Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Seguin celebrates its share of the District 12-5A-Division I title after Friday’s dramatic road win at Dripping Springs’ Tiger Stadium.
The Matadors and Tigers combined for over 1,200 yards of total offense, and the stats read like something from a video game. Unofficially, Seguin’s Micah Rodriguez threw for 258 yards and five touchdowns while running for 79 and two scores. Marques Washington ran for 228 yards and two touchdowns, and Tristan Moreno totaled 175 receiving yards and three scores on seven catches. See MATADORS, page 5
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Miscues doom Navarro in Seguin earns bi-district hosting regional final loss to Wimberley
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Awshah’s interception in the end zone with 10:04 to play stifled a promising Dripping Springs drive, and Seguin Dripping Springs sophomore Austin Novosad threw capitalized with a nine-play, 80-yard march to go up by for a staggering 548 yards and seven touchdowns, six to two scores. Rodriguez found Ian Box, a defensive lineman Cameron O’Banan, who tortured the Seguin secondary for playing tight end in the goal-line package, with a play391 yards on 11 receptions. action pass from the one-yard line to make it 63-49 with 6:49 remaining. Despite those blistering totals, the Matador defense made the difference in the outcome by producing three turnovers, The Tigers pulled back within seven on a 15-yard connection all of which led to points. Junior linebacker John Michael between Novosad and O’Banan at the 5:09 mark, and a Mata intercepted Novosad twice, and Chris Awshaw picked procedure penalty negated an onside kick recovery to give the Matadors possession at their own 42. him off on a throw headed for Obanan in the end zone. Washington punctuated an 11-play, 58-yard drive with a 12Nobody could have anticipated 133 combined points, but yard touchdown run, and Garrett Stiles finished a perfect 10-10 Seguin head coach Travis Bush wasn’t that surprised with night on PAT kicks to put Seguin up 70-56 with 2:02 to play. the final numbers. Dripping Springs needeed less than a minute to march 53 yards in four plays. The sixth’ Novosad touchdwon pass to O’Banan made it a one-score game again.
Junior halfback Brody Whitson scored both Navarro touchdowns in Friday’s season ending loss to Wimberley at Boerne ISD Stadium. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.
“They’re a great football team, and they were going to make plays, and we knew we were going to make plays, and what we talked about today was just all we had to do is make one more than them,” Bush said. “It was going to be that type of ballgame, we were prepared for it, and I’m just so proud of our guys. The ups and downs, the stops we made on defense at the right times. It’s going to be fun to watch the film that both teams made. Just amazing plays made by both teams.”
(Boerne) - Navarro’s football season ended in a 4A Division II Region IV championship game loss to Wimberley for the second straight year, this time by a 35-14 final on Friday at Boerne ISD Stadium.
Seguin used a two-yard touchdown pass from Rodriguez to Allen Martinez, Rodriguez runs of 10 and three years, a two-yard scamper by Mata, and a seven-yard strike from Rodriguez to Moreno after Mata’s first interception to build a 35-20 lead with 1:12 to play before halftime.
The Matadors have won four straight games since the Oct. 30 loss to New Braunfels-Canyon and the ensuing forfeit victory over Harlandale. Bush credits his seniors for keeping the young players on course over that span.
The Tigers responded with 22 straight points on touchdown passes of 75, 52, and 65 yards from Novosad to O’Banan to take their first lead of the game, 42-35 with 7:45 left in the third quarter.
“They were the ones that set the goal back in January, they talked about competing for championships, once we got beat by Canyon, they knew we couldn’t lose again,” Bush said.
Rodriguez fired a 75-yard touchdown pass to Moreno just 20 seconds later to tie it up, Dripping Springs reclaimed the lead 49-42 on a 15-yard toss from Novosad to Parker Alford, and the Matadors knotted things up at 49 when Rodriguez found Moreno in the back of the end zone from 10 yards out.
“If they wanted to be champions, they could not lose again, it was going to boil down to this game, the last game of the year, and they were the leaders of our team. They’re the ones that had the guys ready, and so proud of their efforts, their leadership, and the mentality they had on the sideline in this game to keep everybody into it the whole time.”
The Panthers racked up 591 yards of total offense, but squandered multiple scoring opportunities with a combination of five turnovers and 10 penalties.
for a 54-yard run late in the third period to pull Navarro within striking distance at 28-14. Tippie connected with Pruett for a 47yard touchdown pass on the ensuing possession to establish the final margin. Whitson, Zeke Campos, and Nick Billings each topped 100 yards rushing in the final game of the season.
Wimberley used touchdown passes of 34 and 75 yards from Matthew Tippie to Ty Pruett, a 66-yard run by Moses Wray, and a three-yard fumble return by Nova Ranking to build a 28-0 lead with 2:07 to play in the second quarter.
Navarro has advanced four playoff rounds to the regional finals in each of Rod Blount’s three seasons as head coach. This was the program’s fourth trip to the fourth round in five years, and fifth overall.
Brody Whitson broke up the shutout with a 16-yard touchdown in the closing seconds of the first half, and powered through the Texans’ defense
The 2020 Panthers finish the year with a District 14-4A-Division II championship, three playoff wins, and a final record of 11-3.
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Mata went airborne to intercept Novosad for the second time to give Seguin the ball at the Tigers’ 38-yard line with 1:03 to play in third period. Five plays later and just three seconds into the fourth quarter, Washing put the Mats in front for good with a five-yard touchdown run.
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The Tigers’ onside kick deflected off multiple players out of bounds. After Dripping Springs burned its final two timeouts, Rodriguez iced the game and set up two clock-killing kneel downs with a read-option run for a first down in the closing seconds.
Seguin’s bi-district game against Hendrickson will air live on KWED 1580-AM. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:50 with the season’s final Navarro coach’s show. Live coverage from Matador Stadium starts at 7:00.
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Sister Evelyn Fennell
Sister Evelyn Fennell of Seguin, Texas passed from Earth to the Heavenly Reward Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020. Survivors include: Sister, Marion Henderson of Seguin/ Schertz and Daughters, Phyllis Fennell, June Thomas, and Patty Fennell, Cousins, Mrs. Joan Dixon, Mrs.Peggy Williams, and Juliet Brown. She is an alumni of Ball High School. Services will be held Friday 12/4/2020 at Rhoden Memorial Home at 11:00 AM. Akron, Ohio Evelyn Resided in Barberton, Ohio.
Graveside Services will Take Place (Tentatively) Monday in Seguin at Riverside Cemetery. TimeTo Be Announced Services Entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Texas. 78155 830-303-2208
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Krolczyk Dennis Ray Krolczyk, age 68 of Seguin, formerly of Baytown, Texas passed away on December 2, 2020. Dennis was born on October 13, 1952 in Baytown, to Mary Lou and Johnny Pete Krolczyk. Dennis worked in the Oil & Gas Industry for over 40 years and retired in 2014 as a Senior Purchasing Agent. Some of his fondest memories were made when he and wife Vickie received the opportunity to live and work overseas including traveling throughout Europe. Dennis was an avid car enthusiast, who loved to cook, fish and square dance. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to help a friend in need. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Vickie Rosamond Krolczyk; daughter, Mikaela Haynes and husband Christopher; sister, Connie Hanson and husband Gary; brothers-in-law, Billy Rosamond and wife Karen, and Kim Rosamond; several nieces and nephews, cousins, loving family members, and friends. His funeral service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:00am at Grace Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas with Reverend Roger Hotopp officiating. The graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 12:00pm at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown, Texas. The family requests that all CDC protocols be followed including social distancing and face coverings. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Haynes, Billy Rosamond, Kim Rosamond, Gary Hanson, Quinton Koehler and Wayne Rucker. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 935 E. Mountain Street, 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 Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.
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Urquiza Manuel Urquiza, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 2, 2020. Manuel was born in Wharton County, Texas on April 27, 1931 to Teresa (Castillo) and Manuel Urquiza. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by D & M Supply for over 40 years Manuel loved fishing excursions with his nephews. He loved the Lord and was an active member of Kingsbury United Methodist Church where he graciously served wherever needed. For Manuel, making life worth living was giving! Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Cruz Urquiza, sister, Dionisia Urquiza, nephew, Tomas Lopez, III and his brother-in-law, Miguel Arriola. Survivors include his siblings, Lydia Arriola, Moses Urquiza and wife Frances, Lee Wilson and husband Len, Jim Luna and wife Rose, and Tina Luna; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends; and his loving fur baby, Tiger. Visitation will begin on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joseph Berkley officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.
Schulz Myra Jane “Kookie” Schulz, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on December 3, 2020. Kookie was born on June 8, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Margaret (Brandeberry) and Herman Troell Schulz, Sr. Kookie will be remembered as enjoying working with her father at his full service gas station for many years, and her 41 year career with the Seguin Independent School District Transportation Department. She loved her time at home doing daily chores, especially mowing her yard and caring for her plants. Her sons were her pride and joy, their work ethic and the fine men they became. Her most precious times were spent with them and their families. Kookie is preceded in death by her sons, William Charles “Chuckie” Bittner, Jr. and Steven Wayne “Stevie” Carter, Jr., her parents, her brother, Herman T. “Cowboy” Schulz, Jr., and sister, Louise Ann May. Survivors include her loving son, Bryan Bittner and wife Kristen; granddaughter, Shiloh Marie Bittner; grandson, Bryan Bittner, Jr. and wife Rachel; great-grandson, Lance Bittner; sister-in-law, Shirley Schulz; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.
All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jon Ochoa, Adrian Arriola, Raymond Arriola, Daniel Noriega, Dennis Ivey and Robert James Rodriguez.
All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsbury United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 34, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638. 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.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Road, 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, 830549-5912.
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Christmas Market
The Immanuel Lutheran Church of La Vernia will have its 5th Annual Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at 310 Seguin St. in La Vernia. There will be vendor tables, fresh baked goods, soup, wassail, and more. Vendor tables are still available. For more information call 830-688-1810 or email ILCWOFChristmasMarket@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the New Building Fund.
Christmas Services
The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
Central Park Candlelight Service
The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service at Central Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Seguin. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
End of Year Service
The Crossroads Church will have its End of Year Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
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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Flu Shot Clinics
Preschool Storytime
The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 on the outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is required for this in-person program by calling 830-4012422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
The Seguin Public Library will host an outdoor holiday family movie night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. The movie will be shown behind the library. Bring your own blanket, lawn chair, and snacks. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.
Adult Coloring Packet Pick-up
Adult Coloring Club
Snowflake Science and Art Kit Pickup
Navarro ISD Community Facilities Planning Meeting
Adult Holiday Take-N-Make Craft Kit
Seguin ISD is partnering with Hazel Health and H-E-B Pharmacy for a series of flu shot clinics from Dec. 7-14 at 12 campuses. The flu shot clinics are available for Seguin ISD students, families and staff. Visit https://www.seguin.k12. tx.us/page/article/841 for more information.
The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Coloring Packets To-Go beginning Monday, Dec. 7. Coloring pages will be distributed while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
CCSCT Heater Distribution
The Community Council of South Central Texas will have its Heater Distribution from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 1201 W. Court St. in Seguin. Qualifying recipients must show ID card and either a Snap card, Medicaid card, or Medicare card. For more information call Becky or Ernest at 830-3793022.
Toddler Time
The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library. seguintexas.gov or calling 830-401-2422.
Teen Tuesday: Movie Night
The Seguin Public Library will host a teen movie night at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Community Meeting Room. Space is limited to help maintain social distance and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov.
The Seguin Public Library’s Adult Coloring Club will meet in-person at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Register by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.
The Navarro ISD will have a Community Facilities Planning Meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Intermediate School Cafeteria.
Buck Feve r
The 35th Annual Buck Fever scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Seguin Events Center has been cancelled due to the current rise in COVID-19. There will be a live drawing for the 30-Gun Raffle at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 on the Buck Fever and Buck Fever Event Facebook pages. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50 and are available by calling 830-305-4148. For more information visit www.buckfever.org.
Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market
The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-7229054.
Holiday Family Movie Night
The Seguin Public Library will distribute Snowflake Science & Art Kits on Friday, Dec. 11. With this STEAM kit, learn how snowflakes take shape, do a snowflake science experiment, and make snowflake art. You will need your own glue and water for this project. Kits will be distributed while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Holiday themed craft kits available for pick-up on Monday, Dec. 14. Follow along with an online tutorial, which can be found on our website and social media platforms. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Toddler Time
The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov or calling 830-401-2422.
Teen Tuesday: Makerspace
The Seguin Public Library will host makerspace activities, including button-making and 3D pen art at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, 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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Cozy Care Packages for Teens
tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the winner. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 18. For more information call 830-379-6382.
Teens can warm up this December with a Cozy Care Package to take home with the books they check out from the Seguin Public Library. This wintry treat includes a mug to decorate, hot cocoa mix, mug cake mix, and a candy cane. Teens must check out a library book, graphic novel, or manga to receive a package, while supplies last, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. Gingerbread Decorating Contest 15. Reserve yours by registering at library.seguintexas.gov The Seguin Public Library will host a virtual Gingerbread or calling 830-401-2422. Decorating Contest for all ages this Dec. Tell us your favorite story using only frosting, graham crackers and candy. We want to see your best graham cracker Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at interpretation of a favorite read. Email submissions 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 on the outdoor deck. Space through Saturday, Dec. 19 to library@seguintexas.gov. is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is The winner will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 22 and required for this in-person program by calling 830-401- will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. For a full listing of 2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional rules and instructions, call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov. information.
LWV-CA Racing Racism Presentation
The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWV-CA) will host “Racing Racism,” a presentation by the President of the New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc., Bishop Michael Fraklin, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 via Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 password: 270440). The event will also be available of the LWVCA Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information visit lwvcomal.org.
Seguin Conservation Society Basket Raffle
The Seguin Conservation Society will have a raffle of three different gift baskets highlighting Seguin items. The themed baskets are called Ring-a-Ling, Stars are Bright and Let it Snow. Included are gift cards and a variety of items highlighting the local community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 and are available from any SCS board member or by calling 830-3726168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18.
2020 RTV500 Raffle
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling raffle
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learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830401-8618.
Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation
The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 4012422 for additional information.
RAPPS Individual Sessions
The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness classes online through Big Red Barn Market Days ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial The Big Red Barn will have one more Market Day for this System. To register or for or more information call calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in visit seguinrappsorg.org. Seguin. There will be unique and beautiful gifts from the participating artisans, as well as home baked and canned goods. Santa Claus has left a small gift for young children, Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up and his mailbox so they can write him a letter when they The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area visit. Market Days will resume March 2021. To join as a Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, or Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in call/text 830-379-0933. the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items Free Meals for Seguin Children accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of curbside meals that do not have the child present accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in 449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote Collection times may vary.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, 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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