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Deputies put down their razors for a good cause Annual No Shave November pulls in dollars for cancer patients
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Instead of suspects, it was a group of deputies and other Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office employees who were all asked to take their place against the lineup wall. That’s because judges were called in to help identify the latest winners of this year’s No Shave November contest benefiting the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation. Each year, sheriff’s employees and those at the adult detention center pay a monthly premium to sport the hairy look while in uniform. Those proceeds are then given to the foundation’s All Cancers Endowment and
to other charities such as at the Sheriff Santa program maybe that is just me but when they brought it to me which distributes gifts to those in local nursing homes. the other year and said ‘can we do it for the month of November?’ I’m said yes, let’s put a fee on it and they Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke says allowing jumped in and I’m proud of the numbers, the amount his deputies and employees to put down their razors of money that we’ve put back into the community to during this time of the year has proven highly successful. allow them to have that beard for the month or now three months. So, I’m proud of that. It also gives the guys a “The number one deal is the end result is where the little time to -- with all the frustrating things that law money goes, when we put it back in the community to enforcement is dealing right now and 2020 in a hole. A fight cancer, to help Sheriff Santa or different lot of people are going through a lot of issues because of different things, COVID, whatever, it gives them a organizations, that is a plus. The fun that these guys have break and they get to pick on one another about these here because they know I’m a little old fashioned and beards and I think it’s good. It builds a good team. So, because I think a uniform and a beard don’t mix and I’m happy with that,” said Zwicke.
As for this year’s top winners, Cpl. Cody Greinke, who works at the detention center, was honored with this year’s 2020 Ugliest Beard Award. Greinke says growing an ugly beard took some talent. “How did I grow this wonderful mane? Lots of care, lots of prenatal vitamins, Rogaine and just manliness, just pure unadulterated manliness,” said Greinke. Winning the Best Beard Award, also apparently took some effort, an effort that Deputy Travis Caddell says he’s willing to surrender next year. See NO SHAVE, PAGE 3
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By Cindy AguirreHerrera
(Seguin) -- Don’t forget that today’s annual Buck Fever event has been cancelled. Today would have marked the start of the group’s annual two day event at the Seguin Events Complex. Buck Fever Committee Member Tammy Bargfrede, says cancelling the event was the hardest thing that the committee has ever been forced to do. She says it was especially hard as this year would have marked the group’s 35th anniversary. “We decided to cancel due to the rising COVID cases in our area. We wanted to make sure our community is safe. We wanted to make sure we were all safe and we just decided that it was just the best thing to do for everyone,” said Bargfrede. Now although the actual event was cancelled, the group is still moving forward by hosting its 30 Gun Raffle. Bargfrede says tickets must be purchased by noon
Thursday. “We have the 30 gun raffle and we had already been selling tickets for this in advance. So, we are still having that drawing on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. and we are going to be hosting that on Facebook Live on our Facebook page, the Buck Fever Event page so anyone who has purchased tickets can watch the drawing as it occurs,” said Bargfrede. “Thirty guns. Raffle tickets are $10 each, six for $50 and if you purchase $100 worth of tickets, then you get a bonus ticket for at a chance at a gun safe.” Bargfrede says the raffle is the only fundraiser that will be hosted this year by the organization. She says any support thrown its way is appreciated as the group still looks to fund the various youth programs with whatever money is raised. Tickets are available from any Buck Fever committee member or by calling Buck Fever Director Daniel Boenig at 830-305-4148.
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all members of the community to share what they would like to see in a possible bond issue.
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
before you can ensure the future, there first needs to be planning.
“Hopefully, we have a good group come and tell us what they would like to see so that we know what direction to really go. The last notes we have about community planning was over a year ago and our community has changed as we want to know what do we see in this project growth because we have so many houses coming in. We have to start planning and we have to start evaluating what are our priorities,” said Magness.
“We are going to be having our first community planning meeting and (Geronimo) -- The Navarro ISD hopes to hear your we are really hopefully reaching out to the entire input in the future of the school district. The Navarro community and anyone who has an interest in ISD tonight will be hosting a Community Facilities our schools to just come out and let their voice be Planning Meeting to discuss school facilities. heard in what they want Navarro to look like,” said Magness. Whitney Magness, the communications officer The facilities planning meeting will be held at 5 for the Navarro ISD, says the district would like Magness says the school district understands that p.m. today in the Intermediate School Cafeteria.
GRMF to benefit from No Shave November contest somebody else can win. I probably won’t be doing Best Beard next year, I will be trying something else, give somebody else a shot at it,” said Caddell.
Detention Officer Brian Hickey was also proud to have claimed this year’s award of Father Time. Hickey says to be able to grow a beard while at work makes this the most wonderful time of the year. “It didn’t take a whole lot of work. I’m from up north so we just generally Cpl. Delane Barnes grow a lot of hair cause we need installation Pink Nail November Winner from Massachusetts is NO SHAVE continued from page 1 where I come from so it’s just natural. Everybody grows a beard in the “I won Best Beard. This is my wintertime. I love growing a beard. I third time winning. Like what Cpl. wish we could do it year-round but of Greinke said, I didn’t do the whole course, they don’t let us. We’ll take prenatal vitamin thing, but I did what we can get,” said Hickey. keep it trimmed, threw a little bit of hairspray in there. My wife is mad Now although Hickey came in and at me because I’ve used a lot of her swooped away Robert Gonzales’ hair conditioner. Again, it’s been a lot award from last year, Gonzales, of fun. Everybody has been making the maintenance supervisor for the threats they are going to shave sheriff’s office, says he is still proud my beard off so I could lose. So, of having made the cut by winning
this year’s Best Mustache award.
uniform basically,” said Barnes.
“Last year, I ran, and I got the Father Time. Mr. Hickey beat me this year. He’s a lot grayer so they decided that I had the Best Mustache. I’ve always had facial hair my whole life even through the military, having a mustache that is and then when they do this No Shave November, I let it grow out everything, the mustache as well because normally, I keep it trimmed,” said Gonzales.
Of course, the overall winners of the annual fundraiser are the cancer patients in this community. Elaine Bennett, of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, says what these men and women have been able to accomplish over the years is just extraordinary.
Now although they cannot grow facial hair, female employees were not excluded from participating in this year’s contest. In fact, for the last couple of years, the contest has added Pink Nail November for the woman sporting the Prettiest Nails. Taking the top prize for that category was Patrol Cpl. Delane Barnes. “It kind of gives us that little freedom to where we are not taking vacation and being able to do this. That we can actually be able to do this while we are working. Normally, we have nails that are just neutral. They have to be neutral colors and short length, but it gives a little fun to the job. Even when we go on a call, it’s like almost a conversation piece for them, ‘oh my gosh, your nails!’ It kind of distracts them from what’s going on also. It helps us to where we feel like a girl in
“We are just overwhelmed with the support that we get from our sheriff’s department and really our entire community for that matter. This again is a lot of money, $5,930 and really accumulative and the commitment that they have, with this donation, they have given our cancer assistance fund over $24,000 over five years. So, we really appreciate their commitment to the community, and we appreciate them taking care of our community as well,” said Bennett. Sheriff’s officials gathered Monday at GRMC to present the check to the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to advance the mission of the hospital through the development of philanthropic resources and community awareness. Money donated helps to provide innovative, life saving and compassionate care to local residents.
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Know the Foe, Week 16 – Catching up with the opponents on Seguin, Navarro, and Marion’s 2020 football schedules
Seguin (7-2 overall, 6-1 Dist. 12-5A-DI, vs. 6-3 Pflugerville-Hendrickson, 5A-DI bi-district playoffs, Friday 7:30 p.m.) *District teams Cedar Creek (2-7, 2-5) New Braunfels (5-4, 3-4) Kerrville-Tivy (2-7, 2-3) *San AntonioVeterans Memorial (5-5, 3-4)
*New BraunfelsCanyon (9-1, 6-1) *Harlandale (2-5, 2-5) *McCollum (0-7, 0-7) *Buda-Johnson (6-4, 4-3)
The Eagles finished the regular season with a 49-7 loss to Brenham on Nov. 20 and missed the playoffs in their district. The Unicorns concluded the season with a forfeit win due to COVID-19 over South San last week, but fell short of a playoff berth in District 27-6A.
The Antlers fell to Alamo Heights 17-9 in their final regular season game and missed out on a playoff berth in District 15-5A-Division II. The Patriots blew out Kyle-Lehman 49-7 in the final regular season game last week and claimed the No. 4 playoff seed in District 12-5A-Division over Buda-Johnson based on the point system that weighs on-field results heavier than forfeits. Veterans Memorial faces 9-0 Cedar Park in the bi-district playoffs this Friday. The Cougars claimed a share of the district championship and top playoff seed with a 44-10 rout of Buda-Johnson last week, and will face 6-3 Pflugerville in the bi-district playoffs this Thursday. The Indians finished the season with a 40-6 win over rival McCollum last Friday. The Cowboys were unable to find the win column in their final regular season game, a 40-6 loss to rival Harlandale.
The Jaguars dropped their regular season finale to New Braunfels-Canyon 4410 last week. They own the fourth best district record in terms of wins and losses, but due to the point system that gives more weight to on-field results than forfeits, will miss the playoffs as Veterans Memorial claims the fourth and final seeed. *Kyle-Lehman The Lobos lost their final game of the season 49-7 to Veterans Memorial last Friday. (3-7, 1-6)
*Dripping Springs (8-3, 6-1)
The Tigers have a share of the district championship, but settle for the No. 3 playoff seed after dropping the final regular season game to Seguin 70-63 last Friday. Dripping Springs meets 8-1 Georgetown this Saturday in the bi-district playoffs.
Seguin quarterback Micah Rodriguez enters Friday’s bi-district playoff matchup against Hendrickson with a single-season school record 31 touchdown passes. A complete preview of the game will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. Photo by Mitchell Franz.
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Know the Foe, Week 16 – Catching up with the opponents on Seguin, Navarro, and Marion’s 2020 football schedules Navarro (11-3 overall, eliminated by Wimberley 35-14 in 4A Division II Region IV finals) *District teams La Vernia (7-4, 3-1) Needville (7-5, 4-1) Cuero (5-6, 3-2) Giddings (8-4, 4-1) *Manor-New Tech (2-5, 2-3) *Austin-Eastside Memorial (1-5, 1-4) *Austin Achieve (1-5, 1-3) *Wimberley (12-3, 3-1) *San Antonio YMLA (1-2, 1-2) *Dripping Springs (8-3, 6-1)
The Bears' season ended in a 4A Division I bi-district playoff loss to Canyon Lake, 48-27 four weeks ago. The Bluejays dropped out of the 4A Division I playoffs with a 70-56 area-round loss to Lindale three weeks ago. The Gobblers fell to Navarro 31-28 in the 4A Division II bi-district playoffs at Karnes City four weeks ago. The Buffaloes came up short to Sinton 28-11 in the 4A Division II area playoffs three weeks ago. The Titans' season ended in a 48-0 loss to Giddings in the bi-district playoffs four weeks ago. The Panthers from Austin received a forfeit win over New Tech in the final game of the regular season, and did not qualify for the playoffs. The Polar Bears' season ended with a 72-7 loss to Navasota in the bi-district playoffs four weeks ago. The Texans eliminated Navarro 35-14 in the 4A Division II Region IV finals last week and will face Region III champion Carthage this Friday in the state semifinals at Randall Reed Stadium in New Caney. YMLA forfeited its final regular season game to Navarro in Week 11 due to COVID-19 and did not qualify for the playoffs. The Tigers have a share of the district championship, but settle for the No. 3 playoff seed after dropping the final regular season game to Seguin 70-63 last Friday. Dripping Springs meets 8-1 Georgetown this Saturday in the bi-district playoffs.
Marion (5-6 overall, 3-3 Dist.14-3A-DI, season ended Week 12 in 49-14 bi-district playoff loss to Llano) *District teams Karnes City (4-6, 3-3) Goliad (0-9, 0-6) Comfort (7-4, 1-3) Hondo (10-2, 5-0) *Jourdanton (11-2, 6-0) *Lytle (5-5, 3-3) *Cotulla (0-6, 0-6) *Poteet (8-3, 5-1) *Randolph (6-5, 3-3) *San Antonio-Cole (1-6, 1-5) Llano (13-0)
The Badgers edged Stockdale 28-27 in the final game of the regular season in Week 11, but did not qualify for the playoffs. Just two years after a 10-3 season and three-round playoff run, the Tigers finish 2020 winless at 0-9, and have gone a combined 1-18 over the past two seasons. Goliad dropped its final game to Vanderbilt-Industrial 55-14 in Week 11. The Bobcats dropped out of the 3A Division I playoffs with a 56-32 bi-district loss to Jourdanton in Week 12. The Owls dropped out of the 4A Division II playoffs with a 54-14 loss to Wimberley in the area round three weeks ago. The Indians suffered a season-ending 31-17 loss to Llano in the area round of the 3A Division I playoffs in Week 13. The Pirates finished fifth in District 14-3A-Division I and did not qualify for the playoffs. The Cowboys did not qualify for the UIL playoffs. The Aggies' season ended in a 35-20 bi-district playoff loss to Blanco in Week 12. The Ro-Hawks were eliminated from the playoffs in a 26-16 bi-district loss to Lago Vista four weeks ago. The Cougars did not qualify for the UIL playoffs.
The team that eliminated Marion in the bi-district playoffs is still undefeated after edging Lago Vista 31-25 in the 3A Division I Region IV finals last week. The Yellowjackets face Region III champion Hallettsville (12-2) in the state semifinals this Thursday in Georgetown.
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Beicker Doris Lee Junker Beicker, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on December 3, 2020. Survivors include sons, Donny Beicker and wife Cathy and Davy Beicker and wife Phyllis; daughterin-law, Mary Beicker; 11 grandchildren, Shelly Park, Cathy Fontenot (David), April Rodriquez (Raul), Jeffrey Park (Dawn), Kari Egg (Jeremy), Krista Rauschuber (Ryan), Brent Beicker (Katie), Clint Beicker (Amy), Bryan Beicker, Lacey Beicker and Robert Russell; great-grandchildren, Keara Park, Gage, Nicky and Cameron Fontenot, Gracie and Scarlett Park, Peyton Lark, Cory Hallman, Conley and Cole Savage, Tyler, Travis and Olivia Egg, Brinley and Brylen Beicker, Bliss, Bowen and Brooke Beicker, Ally and Blake Rauschuber, Lia Beicker; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Doris is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years Leroy Beicker, her daughter, Sandi Beicker McGriff and her husband Tom, her son, Jim Beicker, her parents Fred and Ella Junker from Cuero, her sister, Darleen Cornett and her husband Arlen, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wanda and Hugo Beicker, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Thusnelda Beicker Weniger and Frank Weniger. Doris was born on April 10, 1930 in Cuero, Texas to Ella and Fred Junker. As an infant, Doris was received as a Child of God through Holy Baptism at Zion Lutheran Church in Arnickeville, Texas and confirmed April 18, 1943 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero. She grew up in Cuero, met Leroy at Draughons Business College in San Antonio, she and Leroy married August 1, 1948 at St. Marks in Cuero. They made their home in Seguin and were members of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church for 57 years before transferring to Faith Lutheran Church in 2005. The couple had four children: Sandra Dell, James Leroy, Donald Wayne and David Lee. Doris taught Sunday School at Emanuel’s for 15 years and was Den Mother to Cub Scout Pack 107. She has been a member of Ladies Aid, Altar Guild, Property Stewards and Quilting Group at Emanuel’s, Seguin Fire Department Auxiliary, Nogales Garden Club, and a member of various committees, Circles and Clusters at Faith Lutheran. She has been an avid quilter and gardener for many years. She was secretary to the principals at Seguin High School for 27 years, and 5 more years in the Athletic Office of Seguin High School. She enjoyed taking her children to their various activities; Girl Scouts, piano lessons, Cub Scouts, summer baseball
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A memorial service celebrating Doris’s life is planned for Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Rusty Bailey and Pastor Jeremy Roy officiating. For those who desire, you may view the services via livestream at www.facebook.com/ FaithLutheranChurchSeguinTx. Private interment will take place at a later date. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn.
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Doris enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Seguin Sports Boosters, c/o Cathy Beicker, 333 Beicker Road, Seguin, Texas 78155, Salvation Army, PO Box 105, Seguin, Texas 78156 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas Texas, 75284-1125.
Brown Alice Marie Bulgerin Brown, age 78 of Seguin gained her angel wings on December 5, 2020. Alice was born on July 31, 1942 in Seguin, Texas to Martha (Baerwald) and Eddie Bulgerin. Her sassy personality was known by family and those who knew her best. She loved to play bingo and never missed an opportunity to go and play. She loved going to the coast and spending time in Rockport. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Joseph (Butch) Brown, two sisters Bernice Demuth and husband Melvin and Viola Maierhofer. Survivors include her children, Joseph “Scott” Brown, and wife Dawn, Debra Kay Williams, and husband Chris, Charles Demuth and wife Diane. Grandchildren, Garrett Brown and fiancé Amanda Owens, Ty Brown & Haley Carignan, and Tyler Williams; great-granddaughter, Addison Claire Brown; brotherin-law, Wilburn “Sonny” Brown, and wife Judy; sisters-in-law, Gladys Dotson, and husband Buddy, Mary Ann Schwerdtfeger and husband Donald, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Private family graveside services and interment will be held later at San Geronimo Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Theiss officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Scott Brown, Chris Williams, Garrett Brown, Ty Brown, and Tyler Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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Charles Thomas “Tommy” McKinny, age 77 of Seguin, joined his Lord and Savior and his angel Tammy on December 7, 2020. Tommy was born on May 3, 1943 in Seguin, Texas to Ruby Olivia (Caddell) and Durward McKinny. Tommy held numerous jobs, but the one he loved most was that of Cowboy! He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Tommy is preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy McKinny and his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Barbara McKinny; brother, W. A. McKinny and wife Lana; sister, Fay McKinny and husband, Fred; sisters-in-law, Brenda Herbold and husband Henry, Shirley Herbold and husband Jimmie, Mary Beth Gonzales and husband David, and Dawn Caddell and husband Ray; brothers-inlaw, Randy Odom and wife Ann, Teddy Olsovsky and wife Gay Lynn, Patrick Olsovsky and Clarence Olsovsky; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many, many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Dugger Cemetery with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tammy McKinny Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1377 Still Meadow 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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Flu Shot Clinics
Seguin ISD is partnering with Hazel Health and H-E-B Pharmacy for a series of flu shot clinics through Dec. 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.
CCSCT Heater Distribution
The Community Council of South Central Texas will have its Heater Distribution from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
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 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Adult Coloring Club
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.
Parent Empowerment Meeting
The Seguin ISD is hosting the second in a series of Parent Empowerment meetings on at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. This virtual meeting will provide families with information on the LiiNK Project
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currently in place at eight primary schools in the district. All Seguin ISD parents are encouraged to attend this virtual meeting by visiting meet.google. com/qcs-hudy-vxd or by phone at 1-573-360-1422 (PIN: 353738186).
Navarro ISD Community Facilities Planning Meeting
The Navarro ISD will have a Community Facilities Planning Meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Intermediate School Cafeteria.
Buck Fever Cancelled
The 35th Annual Buck Fever in person event 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 210-722-9054.
Holiday Family Movie Night
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.
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Snowflake Science and Art Kit Pickup
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.
Adult Holiday Take-N-Make Craft Kit
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.
Cozy Care Packages for Teens
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
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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. 15. Reserve yours by registering at library.seguintexas. gov or calling 830-401-2422.
of Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin on Thursday, Dec. 17 as part of its See Seguin Series. This virtual tour can be found on our website and social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Preschool Storytime
There will be free flue shots administered by Schertz EMS paramedics from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Seguin ISD Central Office, located at 1221 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Shots are free will be available for ages six months and up.
The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 on the outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is required for this in-person program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.
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Seguin Conservation Society Basket Raffle
cracker interpretation of a favorite read. Email submissions through Saturday, Dec. 19 to library@ seguintexas.gov. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. For a full listing of rules and instructions, call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov.
Big Red Barn Market Days
The Big Red Barn will have one more Market Day for this calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in 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, and his mailbox so they can write him a letter when they visit. Market Days will resume March 2021. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, or call/text 830379-0933.
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 Community Tai Chi from any SCS board member or by calling 830-372- The Seguin Public Library will offer its Community Tai 6168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18. Chi with Barry A. Jackson from the GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. LWV-CA Racing Racism Presentation 2020 RTV500 Raffle 19 in the Community Meeting Room. Space is limited The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 (LWV-CA) will host “Racing Racism,” a presentation raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov. by the President of the New Braunfels MLK each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at Association, Inc., Bishop Michael Fraklin, at 7 p.m. the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 Free Meals for Seguin Children Wednesday, Dec. 16 via Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from password: 270440). The event will also be available winner. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 18. For 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High of the LWVCA Facebook page and YouTube channel. more information call 830-379-6382. School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, For more information visit lwvcomal.org. and Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside Gingerbread Decorating Contest meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to See Seguin: Teatro De Artes De Juan The Seguin Public Library will host a virtual show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof Seguin Gingerbread Decorating Contest for all ages this Dec. of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not Explore Seguin with us! The Seguin Public Library Tell us your favorite story using only frosting, graham enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin invites you to join us as we take you on a virtual tour crackers and candy. We want to see your best graham ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830-401-8618. The Seguin Public Library will teach you how to make Origami Star Garland with an online tutorial on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Learn the art of paper folding with this step by step tutorial. This virtual tutorial can be found on our website and social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
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RELIGION
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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Lease/Rental
OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES in shopping center for rent on South Austin Street, near Guadalupe Fair Grounds, call 830-379-0286.
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