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Seguin WINS! Max Starcke Park wins $75,000 Perk Your Park contest Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- The waiting is officially over. The city of Seguin has learned that it has won one of the three $75,000 prizes being awarded in the Niagara Bottling Perk Your Park contest. As most of you remember, folks were encouraged to vote daily in the online contest being sponsored by both Niagara and The National Recreation and Park Association.

Seguin’s Max Starcke Park was one of nine finalist selected to be a part of the contest held Aug.7 through Sept. 18.

The other two communities receiving a $75,000 prize include Fowler Field park in Douglasville, Ga. and Las Flores Park in La Verne, Calif.

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Excited about the news is Seguin Parks and Recreation Director Jack Jones. Jones says he first has to thank the voters of Seguin and anyone else for helping to make this happen.

He adds that throughout the six weeks contest, Seguin held the lead for most nominations.

“Certainly, the thanks really goes to the city of Seguin, the residents, everyone who participated in nominating Starcke Park for this $75,000 Perk Your Park Grant from Niagara. There was 30,000 nominations, 30,000 folks supported this project in Seguin. To put that in perspective, there were nine worthy projects that were being considered. Win, pg. 4

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Pecan Fest set for this weekend Downtown, Big Red Barn events being planned Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Seguin is gearing up to go nuts this weekend. A full schedule is again being planned for this year’s Pecan Fest.

Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street and CVB director, says Pecan Fest has become a fun celebration of all things pecan.

“Pecan Fest is just a celebration of all things pecan -our famous nut -- as well as the heritage and the cultures that have founded Seguin over the past two centuries.

It’s a lot of history, fun nutty activities. It also pays our respect to those cultures and Ag cultural heritage that was so important for Seguin’s founding,” said Kramm.

Kicking things off bright and early will be the Nuts About Education 5K which supports the Seguin Education Foundation. The 5K starts at Pecantown Books & Brews and will go through Starcke Park at its recently completed Walnut Springs Trail. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Among the events is Trade Days. Over 100 vendors will be setting up shop around Central Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. Saturday. In addition to the vendors, the Seguin Art League will have a wet paint sale featuring Seguin landmarks painted the day before. Included on the Central Park grounds will be a beer and wine garden from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Seguin Heritage Museum will also be hosting the city of Seguin’s antique fire truck from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 114 N. River St.

A few blocks away, The Wilson Pottery Foundation will be hosting its annual show at the Historic Sebastopol House located at 704 Zorn St. Pottery collectors from across Texas will be gathering to display, sell and trade collectibles. There will also be plenty of activities for kids including a pottery wheel photo op, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artist, jewelry making and coloring sheets.

There will also be two opportunities to tour the Magnolia Hotel. On Friday, VIP guided ghost tours of the Haunted Magnolia Hotel will be provided by owners Erin O Wallace-Ghedi and Jim Ghedi. The tours will be provided from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Visitors are also encouraged to return the next day on Saturday to learn more about the history of the Historic Magnolia Hotel located at 203 S. Crockett St. Docents will be available to share the history of the building dubbed the “Queen of Seguin.” Tours will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will also be offered at the Seguin Conservation Society Heritage Village located at 415 S. River St. Featured buildings will include Los Nogales, the First Church and the Hoermann Log Cabin.

As always, Seguin’s Pecan Fest will also be celebrated over at the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center located at 390 Cordova Rd. Pecan Fest, pg. 3

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County judge orders lifting of burn ban Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- The wet weather has allowed Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher to safely lift the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. For months, the dry vegetation and hot temperatures have remained a critical threat, keeping area fire fighters busy.

Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator and fire marshal, says over the last few days, the county has seen significant rainfall allowing for the KBDI (Keetch-Byram Drought Index) to decrease-- putting them under the threshold for the requirements of a burn ban.

“The county can start burning their debris or trash and things like

that. The fire marshal’s office will not require burn permits and folks can take care of the stuff that they need to. We always recommend that people, when they are burning, they are careful, they are cautious and if the fire gets out of control or if they have any issues to call 9-11 and we’ll get a fire truck headed their way,” said Pinder.

Dottsy to host Reunion Show At The Texas Theater Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Heart of Texas Records is proud to present “Dottsy and Friends Reunion Show” at the Texas Theater in Seguin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct.28. The show begins at 5 p.m.

Dottsy will be joined by her special guest Lanette Pennell as well as former band members Clark Grein, Howard and Marianne Hudiburg and Kaye Tolson. The Heart of Texas Band will also perform plus Tracy Pitcox will serve as the MC for the show.

Former RCA recording artist Dottsy began singing

in public at the age of 10. She was inducted as a member of the Country Music Association of Texas Hall of Fame in 1998.

Tops songs have included “Storms Never Last,” “After Sweet Memories, Play Born To Loose Again,” “I’ll Be

Your San Antonio Rose,” and “Trying To Satisfy You.” Legendary country music artist Waylon Jennings also joined Dottsy on the song “Tryin To Satisfy You.” Dottsy joined Heart of Texas Records releasing her first album in over a decade. “Meet Me In Texas” contained some of Dottsy’s re recorded older hits as well as some new songs.

Admission is $15 for general admission and $20 for reserved seating. Tickets are now on sale by calling (830) 372-6168 or (830) 401-1971 or www.thetexas.org.

Seguin’s Premiere Medispa Although, it is safe to burn, Pinder still warns that all wind requirements remain in place.

“TCEQ has set wind requirements. So, if the winds are under 6 mph or over 26 mph, you are not allowed to burn. The reason for the low end is to keep the smoke from staying in the area so you are not bothering your neighbors.

Smoke sometimes bothers those folks. So, we want to make sure that the wind is above 6 mph and under 26 mph. Anything over that, you risk that chance of that fire spreading rapidly and damaging your property or someone else’s property,” said Pinder.

The lifting of the burn ban went into effect Thursday morning.

Pecan Fest, continued.

The Big Red Barn host its own set of events to include things such as an antique tractor pull, farm animals, dog costume contest, rope making, and a pecan baking contest plus tours of its buildings such as the Texas Pecan Museum. Activities at the Big Red Barn will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Seguin Film & Arts Fest at the Palace Theatre will also be returning. Tickets are free to this independent film festival where cinephiles can catch feature films and shorts throughout the weekend.

A total of 21 short films from throughout Texas, the U.S. and from around the world will be shown beginning at 11:15 a.m. Saturday.

Film showings will follow at 12:30, 4:30 and 6:15 p.m. Awards will follow at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following will be a screening of the horror clastic House on Haunted Hill featuring Vincent Price. The event is free. Details can be found at SeguinFestival.org.

A complete listing of all events to include the Hats Off to Juan Seguin Pub Crawl and Get “Cracking” Contest can be found at visitseguin. com or at SeguinToday.com.

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Win, continued.

So of the nine projects out there, there was a total of 80,000 nominations so of the 80,000, 30,000 of those nominations were in support of the Starcke Park playground. So, that just speaks volumes of the support that we got from the Seguin community to make this grant possible,” said Jones.

Jones says the drive to go after this money came after the city was forced to demolition the old Kids Kingdom playground at Max Starcke Park. He say the aging playscape was just too dangerous for local kids.

Although they knew that winning the contest was not going to be enough to cover the total cost of the playscape, they did know it would serve as the catalyst to get things going.

That’s because while the Perk Your Park nomination process was underway, Jones says the park’s board was tasked by both the mayor and city council to come up with a plan to replace what had been removed.

“So, we’ve been working on that for months now and the park’s board has made a recommendation for a $650,000 playground to replace the one that was removed and I’m going to take that recommendation to city council at their next meeting on Nov. 7 and we are short a little bit of funding. There is $75,000 from the Perk Your Park, $300,000 that the council has already earmarked but we all knew that we need more money to make a nice playground and I’m going to propose that we make up the difference of approximately $300,000. It’s coming out of the park development fund.

It’s a fund that is set aside when developers come and build subdivisions. They do put money into this account so the city can use for community parks, or trails and things like that that the community can use,” said Jones.

Not only has it helped ensure the necessary funding, but Jones says it has also ensured a better timeline to get the project done.

“If the council approves the expenditure and approves the design on Nov. 7, we will work with this vendor and hopefully within the next six months afterward, we will have a new playground out there,” said Jones.

Since 2016, The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, and Niagara Bottling, the family owned beverage company have been empowering communities to embrace healthy lifestyles by getting residents and visitors alike to enjoy vibrant and family-oriented outdoor spaces.

Throughout their partnership, 17 parks across the United States have benefit from the Perk Your Park Contest.

Eurydice opens tonight at TLU

Dramatic Media Department takes on a tale of Greek love (Seguin) -- How we move forward after the death of a loved one is a quandary that has inspired artists since time immemorial. In celebration of Día de los Muertos and Halloween, TLU's Dramatic Media Department is presenting an imaginative, media-enhanced production of Eurydice—a 2003 award-winning retelling of the classic Greek myth Orpheus,

by Sarah Ruhl.

Though Eurydice honors the classic Greek love story whereby Orpheus enchants death with a song in an attempt to rescue his wife from the underworld, Ruhl reimagines the myth through the eyes of the heroine. Facing the death of her father when she penned the play, Ruhl tweaked this classic by adding a subplot involving the death of Eurydice's father.

Inspired by the original love story and Ruhl's exploration of loss, the TLU production weaves projection, media, and classic stagecraft to bring to life

Ruhl's elements of melancholy, comedy, beauty and magic.

TLU Dramatic Media Chair Dave Legore explained why he chose to produce and direct Eurydice at this particular time.

"The themes of Eurydice are timeless and universal, but they also resonate well with a college audience," Legore said. "Young adults often navigate the same interpersonal dynamics found in the play, while also struggling with the real potential for loss and

transition in their own life."

Eurydice opens in the Studio Theatre on October 27 at 7:30 pm, and continue on October 28, November 3, and 4 also at 7:30pm.

Matinee performances will take place at 2:30pm on October 29, and November 3.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, students and veterans. Entry is free with a TLU ID. Community members can visit tludramaticmedia.com to make reservations.

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Navarro’s Ethan Luu races his way to state cross country meet Chris Austin

(Corpus Christi) -- Navarro cross country runner Ethan Luu qualified for the state cross country meet with a fourth place finish at the Class 4A UIL Region IV meet at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday.

Luu crossed the finish line in the 5K course with a time of 16:26.43. The junior placed fourth out of 172 runners in the boys 4A division. Luu will now advance to the State Meet on Saturday, November 4th at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Back on October 12th, Luu won the gold at the District 274A meet in Bandera.

Luu will join Marion’s Kelli Cielencki at the state meet. The Lady Bulldog senior qualified for the state meet after her performance at the Region IV Class 3A regional on Monday. The 3A girls state race will take place next Thursday, November 2nd in Round Rock.

In the girls 4A regional two-mile race, the Navarro Lady Panthers finished in seventh place as a team.

They were lead by Lilia Flo in 27th place (12:58.20) and Madi Gilliam in 28th place (13:00.20). Linlee Sturm- 44th place (13:22.66), Lizzie Hagan- 73rd (13:55.45), Serenity Reyes 114th (14:48.95), and Elisabeth Conley 158th (16:11.71).

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Forrest Wayne Gunckel, 68, of Seguin, Texas, lost his battle with cancer on September 17, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Forrest expressed his love for his family and said, “Ive had a good run and I’m going to see my buddies.”

Forrest was born on February 2, 1955 at the former Gary AFB in San Marcos, Texas, to Shirley Rose Schultz Gunckel (daughter of August (Pat) and Rosa Schultz), and Larry Wayne Gunckel. He spent most of his childhood years at his father’s military assignments, settling in Seguin, Texas upon his father’s retirement from the Air Force.

Forrest attended Seguin High School, working part-time for the Koehler Company. After high school, as a full-time employee, he quickly acquired cabinet making skills and demonstrated that he was a talented craftsman. In his early 20’s, Forrest decided to start his own business and went on to have a successful career as the owner of Gunckel Architectural Millworks. As the business grew, he acquired a warehouse at the company’s current location on West Kingsbury Street. He set it up with state-of-the-art equipment and

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began to take on large commercial projects. With a passion for woodwork, he dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft and becoming a successful entrepreneur. His dedication and expertise in his field were highly regarded by his colleagues and clients.

Even though business was his primary interest throughout his life, Forrest still found time for other pursuits and had a passion for golf, fishing, gardening and cooking, with a special talent for barbecuing. Forrest’s dream was to retire in Rockport, where he could fish to his heart’s content. It is there that his final resting place will be, with his ashes to be scattered at sea.

Forrest had a vibrant personality and was especially known for his wit and sense of humor. He had a special bond with his dog, Jax, who brought him immense joy and companionship. Forrest will be deeply missed by his loving daughter, Linsey Amstead; son-in-law, Brent Amstead; and grandkids Kylee and Asher. He leaves behind his father, Larry Gunckel; and stepmother, Jodi Gunckel; sisters, Cindy and husband Avery Curnel, Terry Atkinson and partner Jim Roe; and stepsister, Cathi Barnes. He is preceded by his mother, Shirley Gunckel; and brother, Gary Gunckel.

A Celebration of Life service will be held to honor and remember Forrest’s life on October 28th at 12 p.m. a Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin, Texas. In lieu of floweres, the family request that memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to the American Cancer Society.

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Patricia “Pat’ Frank Cantu, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and greatgreat- grandma went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023, at the age of 85. Mrs. Cantu will lie in repose beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Tres Hewell Mortuary with the family receiving family/ friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

A rosary followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. A luncheon will be held at the Catholic Daughters House following mass.

A procession will depart St. James Catholic Church promptly at 12:15 p.m. for graveside services and interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers are Keith Cantu, William Valdez, James Valdez, Eric Fryer, Thomas Fryer, Gregory Fryer, Jason New, Anthony Miller, and Anthony Todd.

Pat was born on August 10, 1938, in Houston, Texas to Antonio P. and Alice (Duffy) Frank. She was married to the love of her life, Anthony Cantu for 52 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. The focus of her life has always been her faith and family. Her sweet, gentle soul touched everyone she encountered. Among some of Pat’s many joys were gardening, ceramics, making jewelry, gambling, and traveling.

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Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, four brothers, and six sisters.

Survivors include her siblings, Shirley Bordovsky ( John) and Raymond Frank; daughters, Donna Fryer (Bryan), Cheryle New (Phillip), Linda Kay (Augie), Sandra Valdez (Alex), and Tricia Cantu; grandchildren: Eric Fryer (Tiffany), Gregory Fryer (Mindy), Thomas Fryer (Keri), Jason New (Ashley), Alicia Cook (Scotty), Lyndsay Guthrie (Ryan), Chrissy Kay, Anthony Miller (Daphne), Anthony Todd ( Jessica), Adrianne Huband (Daniel), William Valdez (Kennah), James Valdez (Bethany), Alexis Valdez, Stephanie Woodlee ( Justin), and Keith Cantu; great grandchildren: Kendall, Brody and Clayton Fryer, Addison and Grant Fryer, Wade and Ty Fryer, Parker and Travis New, Klayre and Weston Cook, Cannon, Kase and Denver Guthrie, Tyler (Norma), Kayla, Zachary, Brittany (Blane) and Myah ( Javi) Lara, Noah Soukup, Jaydin, Taylor and Kinsley Miller, Carson, Mollie and Connor Todd, Hayden Huband, Lainey Valdez, Emmalyn Valdez, Tanner and Nayton Woodlee; great-great-grandchildren: Esme, Alexander and Isabella Lara; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic School, 507 S. Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or Hope Hospice, 611 Walnut, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

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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Marvin Wayne Smith age 82 of Seguin, Texas passed away peacefully at his home with family and friends around him on October 21, 2023. He was born January 6, 1941, to Essie Irene (Reeves) and Elmer L. Smith.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dalton Smith (Odessa), LeRoy Smith (Mary), and Paul Smith; sisters, Jean Eiland (Curtis), Helen Broadway (Paul), and Leonia Hoot (Anson), mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Agnes and Hilmar Herbold, and brother-in-law, H.C. (Sonny) Herbold.

Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Ruth Smith; daughter, Shauna Baker; granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Lauren Baker; brother, Burl Smith and wife Delores; sisters, Dorothy Reneau and Gerry Kirkland and husband Glen and sister-in-law; Sandra Smith and sister-in-law, Glynna Herbold.

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Marvin graduated from Seguin High School in 1959. He went on to get his degree in Accounting from Southwest Texas State University.

Marvin worked in Seguin as an Accountant for 52 years. He loved his church, was the church secretary and an active board member for 40 years. He was a skilled woodworker and loved making furniture in his workshop for family and friends which they still treasure in their homes today. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed deer hunting, teaching his granddaughters to fish, playing golf with his friends, and collecting CASE knives.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Church with The Rev. Michael Moak and the Rev. Donald Wiehe officiating. A reception will follow.

A private family burial will be held in San Geronimo Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court, 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.

Funeral Services for Carmen Castillo will be held Monday, October 30th at 10AM from the Iglesia Baptista in Somerset with interment in San Fernando Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio! She died at the age of 85 and is survived by her children, Ruben,Rudy,Jr, Juan,Tony,Yolanda,Sylvia,Irma,and Corina. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

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COVID Vaccine And High Dose Flu Shot Linked To Strokes (Undated) -- COVID vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna could be linked to a small increase in the risk of stroke when given alongside a high-dose flu vaccine. That’s according to a new analysis from the FDA. The high-dose flu shot is usually given to older people and the increase in stroke risk was seen most in people 85 and older. It’s possible that if confirmed, the stroke risk may be due to the flu vaccine alone.

Abortion Numbers Up After Dobbs Ruling, But Down In States Where Abortion Banned (Washington, DC) -- The number of abortions in the U.S. is up the year after the Dobbs ruling, but has dropped drastically in states with bans. A new report from the Society of Family Planning’s WeCount project shows that there were 22-hundred more abortions in the 12 months from July 2022 to June 2023. But the state-by-state numbers are much different. In states with total abortion bans or six-week bans, abortions plummeted by nearly 115-thousand. In states where it stayed legal, there was a nearly 117-thousand increase.

California Leads Lawsuit Over Meta Youth Harm (Sacramento, CA) -- California is going after social media giant Meta for allegedly harming the mental health of young people. Attorney General Rob Bonta is filing a federal lawsuit against the Facebook and Instagram parent company alleging they designed and deployed harmful features that addicted children and teens. California is leading a coalition of 33 states in seeking an injunction and monetary relief to address Meta’s alleged misconduct. As part of the coordinated effort, attorneys general in seven other states also filed lawsuits Tuesday in their respective state courts.

Bonta is also conducting an ongoing investigation into similar alleged conduct by Tik Tok. Mayo Clinic Performs First Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplant (Rochester, MN) -- The Mayo Clinic has performed the first robot-assisted kidney transplant in the state of Minnesota. Doctors performed the surgery in Rochester on October 4th. Pam Panning received a kidney from her daughter after more than six months of preparation by surgeons, including training on using the new surgical robot. Doctors say the procedure uses smaller incisions, reducing the risk of infection and possible hernia development.

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Heritage Museum Calendars The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. 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 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

your mug signed at Pecan Fest. The mugs will also be available for sale following Pecan Fest at Father Christmas, Gift and Gourmet, and Keeper’s Interiors beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31 until they are sold out.

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.

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.

Dia de los Muertos Altar / Day of the Dead Community Altar The community altar is open at the Seguin Public Library for placing family tokens in remembrance of there loved ones who have passed. Bring photo reproductions 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.

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.

2023 Sip ‘n Stroll Mugs Available for Sale at Pecan Fest The 2023 Sip ‘n Stroll Mugs will officially be available for sale during Pecan Fest, on Saturday, Nov. 28 in downtown Seguin. The committee for the 2023 Sip ‘n Stroll has chosen a watercolor art piece of St. James created by Robin Walker.

You can meet the artist herself for a chance to get

DEA National Take Back Initiative The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, in collaborative efforts with the Drug Enforcement Agency(DEA) will be hosting its National Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 in front of the two-story Sheriff’s Office entrance located at 2617 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. This is a one-day opportunity for persons to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. A deputy will be on hand to take the substances to be disposed of with no questions asked. Only solid pharmaceutical products in consumer containers will be accepted. Liquids or syringes/needles, vapes, or batteries will not be accepted. Only pills and patches are accepted.

Seguin Film & Arts Festival The Seguin Film & Arts Festival will be held as part of Pecan Fest, beginning at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Palace Theatre in downtown Seguin. There will be 21 short films from throughout Texas, the US, and around the world. There will be Q&A sessions with the filmmakers after the screenings. Awards will be announced at 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by a screening of the horror classic, “House on Haunted Hill,” featuring Vincent Price. Admission is free. For more information, visit SeguinFestival.org or Facebook and Instagram @SeguinFilm.

Festival of Frights The American Legion Riders will have its Festival of Frights Outdoor Festival and Haunted House from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. There will be kids games, petting zoo, pet adoption, snack vendors, and a trunk or treat.

Dottsy and Friends Reunion Show There will be a Heart of Texas Records, Dottsy and Friends Reunion Show, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Texas Theatre. Admission is $15 for general admission and 420 for reserved seating. Tickets are available by calling 830-3726168, 830-401-1971, or visiting www.thetexas. org.

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.

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.

Friedens Church Annual Trunk or Treat The Friedens Church in Geronimo will have its Annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2555 Friedens Church Road.

There will be treats, games and prizes.

AA Meetings The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

Jury Cancellation The Guadalupe County Jury Pool scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 has been canceled.

SHS Choir Concert The Seguin High School Choir will have a free concert, “Dreams and Nightmares,” from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at the SHS Performing Arts Center.

Spirit of Joy Yoga The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will offer Yoga classes at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Bring your own mat. Chair yoga is offered at noon Tuesdays and at 9 a.m. Thursdays. No mat is needed for chair yoga. The cost is $5 per class.

Friends Helping Friends Trunk or Treat The Friends Helping Friends of Guadalupe County, Inc. will have its Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Comanche Crossing Country Store located at 2080 FM 477 in Seguin.

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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.

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.

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.

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1. 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.

Teen Advisory Board The Seguin Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Library. The Teen Advisory Board is now accepting new members, teens in grades 8-12 can apply at the library. Attend the meeting to learn more. Teen Advisory Board Members earn volunteer service credit by planning summer events, book clubs, selecting new library books, and making the library a better place for teens. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas. gov for additional information.

Genealogical and Historical Society of Caldwell County Annual Meeting The Genealogical and Historical Society of Caldwell County will have its Annual Meeting from 10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, located at 703 E. Bowie St. in Luling.

The program will be presented by Donaly Brice on “The Murder of the Caldwell County Sheriff in 1915 and Beyond.”

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1. 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.

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.

Chess Club The Seguin Public Library will have its Chess Club at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 for ages 6 through 17. The club is for all skill levels and there will be chess sets, tips for playing, and tutorials available from Chess.com. Kids and teens are encouraged to learn from each other and are coached to have good sportsmanship, etiquette, and given technical suggestions. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Celebrate Recovery The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

November

Pecan Valley Communicators The Pecan Valley Communicators is a new community club dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders. Meetings 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.

Children’s Advocacy Center Designer Purse Benefit There will be a Children’s Advocacy Center Designer Purse Benefit beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. and games at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door if not sold out. A limited number of tickets are available now at KWED. Bring any new or gently used purse and/or new toiletries/ personal care items to donate to the Women in Need Project. Visit the Children’s Advocacy Center Facebook and Instagram for updates and previews of the purses.

Jr. Squirrels Youth Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament The City of Seguin will have its Jr. Squirrels Youth Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament beginning with check-in at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Starcke Park East Disc Golf Course/Patricia K.

Ukulele Club The Seguin Public Library will have its Ukulele Club at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 for kids 6 to 11 a.m. at the library. Beginners can bring their own ukulele and commit to attending all three dates every first Saturday of the month. A volunteer from the Seguin Music Shed will work directly with the beginners. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library. seguintexas.gov.

Seguin Art League Kitty Keller Art Show The Seguin Art League will have a Kitty Keller Art Show from Sunday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 25 at 104 S. Austin St. There will be a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. The exhibit features new art in watercolor, acrylic, collage, giclee art prints, limited edition t-shirts, cloisonne ornaments, tea towels, ceramics and more.

Twenty percent of all sales will benefit the Seguin Art League. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. 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.

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Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. 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 Drop-In The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Teens ages 12 to 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.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. 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 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. 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.

Adult Coloring Club at the Library The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. The Adult Coloring Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All supplies will be provided for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids Create The Seguin Public Library will have its free Kids Create at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Kids are invited to unleash their creativity as they explore art, music, cooking, and more. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20 kids.

Attendees MUST be between the ages of 6 to 11.

Kids Create will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Guadalupe County Mobile Food Pantry / Thanksgiving Food Distribution Event Join Texas Lutheran University and the San Antonio Food Bank for a Guadalupe County Mobile Food Pantry / Thanksgiving Food Distribution Event, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Jackson Auditorium Parking Lot. To receive food, register at www.tlu. edu/events/guadalupe-county-mobile-food-pantry.

Any Book Book Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free Any Book Book Club at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Each month there will be a suggested theme only, no specific book. November’s theme will be Thrillers. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Seguin Public Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will close early at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 and will remain closed on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. Normal Business hours will resume at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 830-3797036.

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.

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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.

Native Plant Society Meeting The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet beginning with a plant/seed exchange at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. Parking is in the rear parking lot, enter from N. Moss St. The presenter will be Patty Leslie Pasztor, Author of “Ethnobotany or Native American and Pioneer Uses of our Native Plants.” with. For more information, visit www.npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Water Well Educational Meeting / Water Sample Testing There will be a Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) program Educational Meeting from 1 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Hays County AgriLife Extension office, located at 200 Stillwater Road in Wimberley. If you would like to test your well water, samples are due by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

The cost is $15 and the sample can be submitted at the Guadalupe Extension office, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin.

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.

Holiday Stroll Parade Entry Deadline The Holiday Stroll Parade will be held at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, Nov. 30 in downtown Seguin. Entries are free and the deadline to enter is Thursday, Nov. 16.

Entry forms and parade rules can be found online at www.seguintexas.gov/784/Holiday-Stroll-Parade.

For details about all the upcoming Holiday Stroll events planned in downtown Seguin, visit www.seguintexas.gov/255/Holiday-Stroll.

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) 3038873 for more information.

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 512-557-7185 or email tberger@htohh.com.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

A Service of Thanksgiving at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church The Emanuel’s Lutheran Church will have A Service of Thanksgiving at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. There will be an opportunity to support the Christian Cupboard with gifts of money and non-perishable food items. For more information, call 830-379-5046 or email info@elcseguin.org.

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.

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Ongoing Community Calendar Items

Youth Pickleball Clinic The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will have a Youth Pickleball Clinic for ages 8 to 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. and ages 11 to 14 from 10:15 to 11:15 on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Seguin-Saegert Pickleball Complex, located at 418 W. Mountain St. in Seguin. The cost is $5 per youth and all equipment will be provided. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 1. Register online at https://web2. myvscloud.com/wbwsc/txseguinwt.wsc/splash.html&nbsp. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

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.

Youth Co-Ed Basketball League Registration is underway for the City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Co-Ed Basketball League. The six-week league includes three age divisions: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6. All practices and games will be played on Saturdays at a Seguin ISD middle school campus.

The league begins January 6. The cost is $55 per youth, which includes a jersey and team photo. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 15. To register visit https://web2myvscloud.com/wbwsc/txseguinwt.wsc/splash.html. For more information, call 830-

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.

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Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required.

For more information call or text Crystal at 325-9561155.

Salvation Army New Office The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

The Country Church Attic The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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