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(Seguin) – The 2023 Holiday Season officially gets underway tonight during the city of Seguin’s annual Holiday Stroll Parade and Lighting of Central Park.

The parade, which kicks off three nights of downtown holiday fun, begins at 6:30 pm at the intersection of College and Austin Streets. The Holiday Stroll Parade features entries from local and area businesses and organizations that are illuminated with lights to celebrate the upcoming holidays.

Leading the caravan of floats will be the Guadalupe County Fair which has been chosen as this year’s parade marshal.

The parade will travel south on Austin Street ending at the Seguin Coliseum parking lot.

Following the parade, the community is invited to gather in Central Park for the annual tree lighting by Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen. The mayor will also announce the winners of the parade and the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.

Parade entries will be judged on lighting, creativity, and holiday spirit.

Santa will also be available for photos in the downtown gazebo.

The city’s Holiday Stroll events continue on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. with the annual Holiday Sip n’ Stroll.

Over 40 downtown businesses and organizations will be serving up their best cocoa recipe with the hopes of winning this year’s bragging rights.

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The Seguin Parrot Head Club has added to the festive colors of the season with their entry in this year’s Downtown Christmas Tree Contest. The group is one of 16 groups who will be lighting up the square with their creative trees. The winners of the contest will be announced following tonight’s annual Holiday Stroll Parade in downtown Seguin. Courtesy the Seguin Parks and Recreation Department FB page.

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Groups, businesses show their support for KWED’s Holiday Food & Toy Drive Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Seguin Radio KWED is getting a head start in thanking its sponsors for this year’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The collection effort for the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program and Christian Cupboard gets underway this Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. outside our studios at 609 E. Court St. Year after year, a crowd of community members and leaders gather outside in the middle of the street collecting cash, checks, food, and toys. Although hosted by the media team, it’s our sponsor partners who help ensure transportation for the donations along with refreshments for volunteers and the 100 plus students who also come out that day to perform holiday music or who stop by to lend a hand.

This year’s thanks go to Beck and Beck Buick GMC in Seguin, Steele Hyundai in New Braunfels; Joe Cools A/C and Heating, Buddy’s Home Furnishings; Bill Miller’s Barbecue; Walmart; Su Casa Café; Dutch Bros Coffee and The Palms.

A special thanks also goes out in advance to the Seguin High School Matador Band and Seguin High School Choir who will be performing live in our front parking lot from 7 to 8 a.m. Following Seguin, will be the Navarro Jazz Band and Navarro Elementary School Choir who will be providing the sounds of the season from 8 to 9 a.m.

The annual KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive remains the largest community driven collection effort in Seguin.

Free Christmas Concert this Saturday at The Palace Lupe Gonzales, Howard Hudiburg host Christmas album release concert Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – The sounds of Christmas officially arrive in Seguin Saturday night thanks to the dynamic music duo of Take 2 featuring Lupe Gonzales and Howard Hudiburg.

The two professional musicians will be treating the Seguin community to their free “Our Christmas Gift” Album Release Concert at the historic Palace Theater.

The Take 2 holiday concert will include 19 tracks of traditional and contemporary Christmas music both sacred and secular.

Despite having performed together before, Gonzales says he’s truly looking forward to Saturday’s

concert and is glad to have jumped on this latest opportunity.

“It took a long time to get us together because Howard had his career, and I had my career as you know. We want people to experience what we experienced recording this.

There is What Child is This. That’s instrumental. On that one, we were talking about the first takes in the recording studio. Well, that was a first take. Concert, pg. 4

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Stars and Stripes Drive-In movie to benefit area non-profit up in the truck bed or in Car loads invited to join for $5 donation orthesnuggle back of your minivan. We have Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Snuggling up next to the big screen at Stars and Stripes Drive-In in New Braunfels will do more than just create new holiday memories for your family.

This Saturday, Light Work 316, Inc, a non-profit in Guadalupe County, will be working to also raise funds for families with sick children with its Name Your Ticket Price Fundraiser.

Inviting families to a special holiday showing of Elf is Abbie Maberry, founder of the organization.

Maberry says this is the fourth year that the group has hosted the holiday event in hopes of bringing joy to all families.

“This Saturday, the second of December beginning at 5 p.m., our Christmas party begins, and we ticket by the car. So, it’s one ticket per vehicle. It is a donation of your choice. The donations start at $5 dollars. So, for $5 on up, you can bring your entire family into Stars and Stripes. We will provide cookies, hot chocolate and coffee from Dutch Brothers. We will have a stuffed animal adoption sent down from the North Pole and we will have crafts for

the kiddos. We also have a vendor fair and of course, Stars and Stripes has their concession stand open with all of their great snacks and food and then at 7:15 p.m., we show the movie Elf and in the middle of the movie, we have a special Christmas magic surprise for all of our kiddos that are in attendance,” said Maberry.

Maberry says this is the fourth year that the organization has hosted the Christmas fundraiser. She says the event is relaxing and just a fun way to give back.

“You pull in. It’s just like an old time drive in. You get to choose your parking space. Bring your blanket.

If you want to have chairs outside your vehicle, you are able to do that

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Limited edition mugs will be available in the Central Park Band Stand for $15. This year’s mug features the St. James Catholic Church created by Artist Robin Walker.

The 2023 Mugs can be purchased in advance at Keepers Interiors and Furniture or at Gift and Gourmet. Mugs will be sold while supplies last. Food, music, and photos with Santa will again be available.

Activities wrap up on Saturday with the annual North Pole Stroll in Central Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events include the Jingle Bell 5K, Children’s Shoebox Parade, holiday crafting, photos with Santa, music, and food.

A free Christmas Concert will also be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Palace Theatre. The Christmas Album Release Concert is being hosted

by Take 2 featuring musicians Lupe Gonzales and Howard Hudiburg. The duo will be performing a wide collection of Christmas music.

seen it all out there and just get ready to watch the movie. They do project the sound over the radio or if you even have iPhones, you can, I think, log in again on some of the apps that they have to find the station that will be playing the sound for the movie.

We have so much fun. The kids can get out and play with the kids around them. You can walk around and talk to people you know there. It’s just a blast and actually, we do this at Christmas time because one of first little boys who won his cancer battle differently than we had hoped he was going to -- Christmas was his favorite time of year and so we do this in honor of him every year,” said Maberry.

The name of the child being remembered is Isaac “Kiki” Juarez.

Maberry is also asking the community to contact her should they know of any family that has had a rough year or who has recently endured a big loss. Maberry can be reached via email at abbie@ lightwork316.com Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday with the showing of Elf at 7:15 p.m.

The Stars and Stripes Drive-In is located at 1178 Kroesche Ln. in New Braunfels.

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The Seguin Daily News each day this week will feature one of the seven properties listed on this year’s 30th annual Holiday Heritage Tour of Homes. The event being hosted by the Seguin Conservation Society will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at Gift & Gourmet or at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Heather and Noel Guerin, 802 Elm Welcome to the home of Noel and Heather Guerin, and Max, their Golden Retriever.

This California-style ranch house was designed and built in 1965 by San Antonio architects Barrera and DeMunbrun for Winston and Helen Traeger. Winston Trager owned a wholesale grocery distributorship in Seguin, on the site of what now is the ZDT Amusement Park.

This home is well-known in Seguin as a place of gathering for events large and small. The pool, installed in 1985, was a popular spot for the grandchildren and their friends.

Christmas was Helen’s favorite time of the year. She filled the home with multiple beautiful Christmas trees, magical snow villages and plenty of festive decorations.

This home was sold in 2014 to Craig and Lorna Wagner, who transformed the home into a classic example of mid-century modern design.

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We had prayed on how we were going to start this, and it just happened that it all came together during the recording. You will feel and you’ll experience the movement of the true reason for the season which is Jesus Christ,” said Gonzales.

Both started their musical careers around the same time – Gonzales as an internationally recognized artist for his work with Tierra Tejana, where he and his brothers recorded 36 Tejano albums between 1964-1995.

Hudiburg is also a recognized artist having been a professor, music composer, an arranger, orchestral conductor and as a bassist not only nationally but in Europe.

Hudiburg says although both are native to Seguin, the two men never performed together. At

The kitchen and master bathroom were redesigned, but original elements such as the Terrazzo tile remain. Notice the pattern in the wrought iron at the front door and courtyard gates that is repeated in the dining and formal living room with a half-wall and sliding wooden doors. These wooden features were hand-carved by the architectural firm.

Also in the dining room is a uniquely designed window constructed from bamboo and resin. This window remains original, and the style was repeated in the original kitchen design.

Noel and Heather Guerin purchased the home from the Wagners in 2020 after moving from the Austin area. Heather transforms the guest bathroom with a delightful Grinch theme and takes pride in displaying her festive cookie jar collection.

We welcome you to our home and enjoy sharing it as the Tragers did for many years.

least that wasn’t until their paths crossed a few years ago in the music ministry. Hudiburg says their name “Take 2” has great significance as it defines the journeys of both men both professionally and spiritually.

“The whole idea too is that our name is Take 2. Not Take 1. Not Take 3 but Take 2 because God is the God of second chances, and he took both of us and changed us from what we were to what we are now which is giving glory to Him on the instruments and in the voices. Even on the secular music we play like White Christmas or Blue Christmas – it is still His music,” said Hudiburg.

The two, who now celebrate the similarities in their talents, say they are ready to help locals ring in the holiday season this Saturday night. Hudiburg says they have specifically designed the sequence of the music so that the concert captures the collective

sounds of the season.

“The first part is some light and happy Christmas music and then the last part, again, is kind of secular and songs about snow and white Christmas – things we don’t see in Seguin. We get just ice. But Jingle Bells, Jingle Bell Rock, Blue Christmas by Elvis and that kind of thing. Then the middle part is really our testimony and that’s where Mariann (Hudiburg, his wife) will come up and sing Mary Did you Know with Lupe. We are going to ask Dottsy (Dwyer) to come up and sing just on Blue Christmas. They are going to be the ooh, ah girls on Blue Christmas,” said Hudiburg.

The concert which is part of the city of Seguin’s Holiday Stroll activities gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Again, the concert is free. Movie concessions will be available. The Palace Theatre is located at 314 S. Austin St.

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Simien and Martinez Named to United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Team Bryce Hayes - TLU Sports Information & Sports Marketing

SEGUIN, Texas -- United Soccer Coaches announced the 2023 All-Region Teams Tuesday and both Alyssa Simien (San Antonio/Warren) and Klarissa Martinez (Houston/Incarnate Word Academy) were named to the All-West Region Team. Simien, the two-time reigning SCAC Offensive Player of the Year, was named to the Second Team while Martinez was named to the Third Team.

This is the second All-West Region honor for Simien after earning Second Team honors in 2022 while this is the first career honor for Martinez. This is the first time since joining the SCAC that the Bulldogs have had multiple players earn All-Region honors.

Simien continued her stellar career with the Bulldogs in 2023. Simien became the first player in TLU women’s soccer history to win multiple SCAC Offensive Player of the Year honors and first to repeat as SCAC Offensive Player of the Year. Simien is the fifth player in league history to earn back-toback Offensive Player-of-the-Year awards since the league started recognizing both an Offensive and a Defensive POTY in 2003. Simien put together yet another terrific season for the Bulldogs as she led the conference with 11 goals, four of which came in conference play. Simien is the first Bulldog since Sioned

Kirkpatrick in 2012-13 to have back-to-back double digit goal scoring seasons.

Simien also added four assists which ranked fifth in the SCAC. Simien was one of two players (Klarissa Martinez) to earn multiple SCAC Offensive Player of the Week honors this season. Simien was also named to the All-SCAC First Team for the second time in her career.

Martinez had a breakout sophomore season for the Bulldogs finishing second only to Simien in goals scored with 10 goals scored, scoring a SCACleading six goals in conference play to earn First Team All-SCAC honors.

Martinez was also second in points (22) and tied for first in game winners (4).

Martinez earned SCAC Player of the Week honors twice and was a constant presence for the Bulldogs, earning points in seven of the Bulldogs final nine regular season matches.

For all updates on Texas Lutheran Women’s Soccer, follow @tluwsoc on X (Twitter) and Instagram and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on X (Twitter), @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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Elenora Mary Hildebrand Linnartz, age 92 of Seguin, passed away on November 21, 2023.

The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mike Peinemann officiating. A reception will follow in the Family Center. Private entombment will be held later at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in New Braunfels, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church Food Pantry, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, TX 78155.

You are invited to sign the guestbook 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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Evins Bell Jr, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023 at the age of 98 years old.Survivors include: grand-daughters LaToya Bell and Shanta Bell Sisters: Marie Duhart and Bobby Jean Luckey Viewing will be held Friday December 1st, 2023 from 5pm-7pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Services will be Saturday December 2nd, 2023 at 1:30pm at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Zion Hill Baptist Cemetery #2 Services Entrusted to: Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin,Texas.78155 830-303-2208

Doege

Funeral arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary for Anissa Doege who died November 27th at the age of 54. She is survived by her husband, Jose Soto and sons,Joshua,Joe,and Daniel Soto.

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China Needs More Fever Clinics (Hong Kong) -- China’s health ministry says the country needs more fever clinics to cope with a surge in respiratory diseases. This comes during the first full winter since COVID restrictions were eased in China. The World Health Organization is asking for details of the outbreaks after reports of clusters of children being hospitalized with pneumonia. The rise in cases is primarily centered in Beijing and in northern China. Health experts at the W-H-O say there’s no immediate cause for international concern because the new respiratory cases are nowhere near the scale of the initial COVID-19 outbreak four years ago and appear to be due to common viruses.

Milwaukee County Reports Jump In Thanksgiving COVID Cases (Milwaukee, WI) -- Public health managers in Milwaukee are reporting a jump in COVID cases. The county’s Dr. Ben Weston took to X yesterday to say both positive cases and hospitalizations jumped after Thanksgiving. Weston said coronavirus cases have jumped 20 percent this month, and he said there are now 99 people hospitalized with the virus. The numbers are nowhere near Milwaukee County or Wisconsin’s peaks from the original virus or the omicron variant. Still, Weston said it is a reminder that COVID has never really disappeared.

Colbert Out For Week Due To Ruptured Appendix (New York, NY) -- Stephen Colbert has announced he’s off this week, not because of a ‘Turkey overdose,’ but a ruptured appendix. Colbert made the announcement on social media. Colbert said he’s grateful to his doctors for their care and to his wife Evie and his kids for putting up with him. The Late Show was scheduled to return Tuesday night. This is the second time health issues sidelined Colbert this season. He missed a week of shows in October after getting COVID-19.

Food Pantry For Pets (San Diego, CA) -- A food pantry for pets has opened up in downtown Los Angeles, run by a veterinarian from San Diego. Dr. Kwane Stewart has been providing free medical services to animals on Skid Row for more than 12-years. His goal is to provide adequate, consistent nutrition for pet’s total health. He says the Dog Food Pantry will also provide food and services to cats. Stewart plans to expand his work to New York next year.

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KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive Seguin Radio, KWED will have its Holiday Food and Toy Drive from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1 outside the KWED Studios located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. Both nonperishable food items and new unwrapped toys will be collected. Monetary donations will also be collected. For more information, call 830-379-2234.

Early Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will close early at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 2. Items may be renewed online, or returned using outdoor book return.

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

Vespers 2023 at 7:30 Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. There will also be a performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at Jackson Auditorium on the TLU campus. Tickets are free, but must be reserved by visiting www.tlu. edu/events/christmas-vespers or the TLU bookstore.

You may also order by phone by calling 830-372-8063.

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.

Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk Race Shirt Registration Deadline Nov. 13 There will be a Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk beginning with registration at 7 a.m. and the race at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. The entry fee for age 13 and older is $30, 5 to 12 years is $20 and race day registration is $35. Register by midnight on Saturday, Dec. 1 by visiting www.athleteguild. com/event/seguin-tx/2022-holiday-stroll-jingle-bell-run/ signup. There are no refunds and the event will be held rain or shine. Packets can be picked up from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at 615 N. Austin St. in Seguin.

For more information, visit www.visitseguin.com/events.

2023 Sip ‘n Stroll Mugs Available for Sale The committee for the 2023 Sip ‘n Stroll has chosen a watercolor art piece of St. James created by Robin Walker. The mugs are now available for sale at Father Christmas, Gift and Gourmet, and Keeper’s Interiors until they are sold out.

Precious Life’s No Child Left Without Christmas Toy Giveaway The Precious Life Suicide Prevention will offer its No Child Left Without Christmas Toy Giveaway this holiday season. Register before Thursday, Nov. 30 at https:// preciouslifesuicideprevention.org or by email at admin@ preciouslifesuicideprevention.org and include parents full name, address, city, phone number, each child’s full name, age and gender. No registrations will be accepted by phone. The distribution date is Saturday, Dec. 2.

Early Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will close early, at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30. Normal business hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. 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.

Holiday Stroll Lighted Parade The City of Seguin Holiday Stroll Lighted Parade will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 along Austin St. in downtown Seguin. For more information, visit www. visitseguin.com/events.

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.

December Chamber December General Membership Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its December General Membership Luncheon at 11:30 on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The meal is $20 for members in advance and $25 for non-members and after Friday, Dec. 1. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 830-379-6382.

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.

Brush & Forage Conference There will be a Brush & Forage Conference beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Guadalupe County Extension Office, located at 210 East Live Oak St. in Seguin. The registration fee is $40 and 5 hours of TDA CEU’s will be available. Reservations should be made by Friday, Dec. 1 by calling 830-303-3889.

KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive Seguin Radio, KWED will have its Holiday Food and Toy Drive from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1 outside the KWED Studios located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. Both nonperishable food items and new unwrapped toys will be collected. Monetary donations will also be collected. For more information, call 830-379-2234.

First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will not have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner in December at the Big Red Barn.

The event will be held the first Friday in January.

Cocoa Sip ‘n Stroll The Cocoa Sip ‘n Stroll will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in downtown Seguin. The 2021 Sip ‘n Stroll mug are available for sale from downtown merchants through Friday, Dec. 1. For more information, visit www.visitseguin.com/events.

TLU Community Music Academy at Seguin Sip & Stroll The Texas Lutheran University Music Academy string students will be playing outside the Mid-Texas Symphony Box Office from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec 1.

TLU Christmas Vespers 2023: I Choose Love The Texas Lutheran University will present its Christmas

Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk There will be a Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk beginning with registration at 7 a.m. and the race at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. The entry fee for age 13 and older is $30, 5 to 12 years is $20 and race day registration is $35. Register by Monday, Nov. 13 to guarantee a race shirt by visiting www. athleteguild.com/event/seguin-tx/2022-holiday-strolljingle-bell-run/signup. Online registration closes at midnight on Saturday, Dec. 1. There are no refunds and the event will be held rain or shine. Packets can be picked up from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at 615 N. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information, visit www. visitseguin.com/events.

Garage/Rummage Sale The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46.

There will be furniture, clothes, kitchen items, adult and children’s books, and Christmas décor for your home.

There will also be a mini bake sale. All proceeds help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our low-cost Spay/Neuter program.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Christmas Market 8th Annual Immanuel Lutheran Church Christmas Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at 310 Seguin St. in La Vernia. There will be fresh baked and canned goods, breakfast tacos, cheesy potato soup, Wassail and more. For more information, call 830-688-1810 or email ILCWOFChristmasMarket@ gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit Immanuel Lutheran’s Building Fund.

North Pole Stroll The North Pole Stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in downtown Seguin. Kick off the morning with a Jingle Bell Run 5K then hang out in Central Park for North Pole Stroll. Enjoy a variety of kids activities, the cutest shoebox parade you’ve ever seen, and pictures with Santa. Vendors will be around the park selling unique gifts and downtown businesses will be open to kick off the holiday shopping season. For more information, visit www.visitseguin.com/events.

Walnut Springs UMC Booth at North Pole Stroll The Walnut Springs United Methodist Church will have a booth at the North Pole Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Central Park. Visit the booth and pick up a free children’s Christmas book for family, friend, or neighbor. The Walnut Springs UMC meets at 10 a.m. Sundays in the Fellowship Hall of La Trinidad UMC, located at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin.

2nd Annual North Pole Stroll Shoe Box Parade The 2nd Annual North Pole Stroll Shoe Box Parade will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in Central Park, located at 201 S. Austin St. in Downtown Seguin. For more information, visit www.visitseguin.com/events.

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30th Annual Heritage Holiday Home Tour The Seguin Conservation Society will have its 30th Annual Heritage Holiday Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be homes ranging from the mid 1800’s through 2020 including the First Church building of Seguin in Heritage Village, the downtown College Heights area charm and a contemporary subdivisions.

Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at home sites. Presale tickets are available at Gift and Gourmet, Keepers Interiors, the Seguin Area Chamber office or online at www.thetexas.org.

ties for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Special Ceremony Re-Naming of Seguin Fire Station No. 3 The City of Seguin will have a Special Ceremony to rename Seguin Fire Station No. 3 in honor of fallen Seguin Firefighter, Roger W. Dean III at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the intersection of Kingsbury Street and Sate Highway 123 Bypass.

Ukulele Club The Seguin Public Library and Seguin Music Shed will have its last meeting for this session of Ukulele Club for ages 6 to 11 at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the library. Registration is required to participate by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Comedy Night at the Library The Seguin Public Library will have a free Comedy Night at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for adults 18 and over only. The event is for mature audiences and may contain uncensored adult topics and language. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to attend. Registration is required for this 18 and up only event by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Yulefest Arts & Crafts Show The Seguin Art League will have its Yulefest Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin.

For more information, visit www.seguinartleague.com.

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.

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, Dec. 5. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activi-

Teen Tuesday Drop-In - Drawing Techniques & 3D Pens The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 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.

TLU Community Music Academy Concert The TLU Community Music Academy Outreach String Class and Youth Orchestra will have its concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The doors open at 6:45 to the public.

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 6. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. 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.

Chess Club The Seguin Public Library will have its Chess Club at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 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 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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bers and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin.

Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Adult Crafternoon The Seguin Public Library will have a Holiday Adult Craft Afternoon session at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023. Join us to create your own DIY decorative wine bottle centerpiece. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Register online at www.library.seguintexas.gov, by calling 830-401-2422 or in person at the library.

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.

Teen Advisory Board The Seguin Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 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 830401-2422 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.

TLU Community Music Academy Choir Concert The Texas Lutheran University Community Music Academy Choir will have its concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the TLU Chapel. The doors open at 6:45 to the public.

Blue Santa Program Applications Due Friday, Dec. 8 Applications are being accepted for the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program for assistance with gifts to families in need during the holiday season.

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 and are available and can be dropped off at the Seguin Police Department, Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, Seguin Housing Authority, Middletowne Apartments, Summers Bend Apartments, SVDP Good Shepherd Schertz-Marion, Community Action Partnership – Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., and all Seguin ISD locations. Approved applicants will be notified and gifts should be picked up from Blue Santa Headquarters, located in the Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. The final day to pick up gifts will be Thursday, Dec. 21. For more information call 830-865-6409 or email bluesanta@seguintexas.gov.

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Ugly Sweater Dinner Party The Guadalupe County Child Welfare Board (GCCWB) will have its Ugly Sweater Dinner Party at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a silent auction, live entertainment by Magician, Carlos David, dinner, beverages, and an Ugliest Sweater Contest. Tickets are $75 and table sponsorships/tickets are also available online at www.gccwb.org/shop.

The Texas Lutheran University Community Music Academy will have its Private Lessons Solo Recital Presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 at the TLU Chapel.

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 830-401-2480.

Wizarding Wonderland The Seguin Public Library will offer a free Wizarding Wonderland at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. Venture into fantastical worlds from the books of Harry Potter, Wings of Fire, Dragon Masters, and Upside-down Magic. Featuring special guests, edible wands, crafts, and photo ops. This event is for all ages. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Lifegate Booster Club Fundraiser The Lifegate Booster Club will have its 33rd Dinner and Auction at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at 395 Lifegate Lane in Seguin off of FM 466. Supervised child care will also be available for $10 per child, Kindergarten through fifth grade. Sponsor tables are available.

For more information, call 830-372-0850.

Library Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Winter Art Exhibit The Seguin Public Library will Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Rotating Winter Art Exhibit, “New Beginnings,” until Sunday, Dec. 10. The exhibit will open Saturday, Dec. 30 and run through March 13, 2024.

Applications are available at www.library.seguintexas. gov or at the library service desks. For more information and requirements call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Mid-Texas Symphony Sounds of the Seasons Concert The Mid-Texas Symphony will have its Sounds of the Seasons Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The concert features Conductor, Akiko Fujimoto and Guest Artist, Liliana Guerrero, Soprano and the Comal ISD Children’s Chorus. Tickets and season packages are available at www.mtsymphony.org or by calling 830-463-5353.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Teen Tuesday Drop-In – Rubber band Bracelets The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led

by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels.

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

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 13. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. 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 The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club for all skill levels at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. Participants will create postcards and gift tags for the Holiday Season. The Adult Coloring Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

All supplies will be provided. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids Create The Seguin Public Library will have its Kids Create at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. Kids are invited to imagine, create, and discover: no bake treats.

This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20 kids. Attendees must be between the listed ages of 6 to 11. Kids Create will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Call 830- 4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Chamber After Hours Mixer The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at Sips & Gulps, located at 501 N. Austin St. Suite B. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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Community Tai Chi The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels every third Saturday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 830305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday Drop-In – Button Making The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led

by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels.

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Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 20. 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.

December 27. Wear your favorite pjs and bring your best stuffed friend to storytime, then leave your stuffie at the library for a fun-filled sleepover at the library. Come back the next day, from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, December 28 to see what your cuddly friend got up to. Be sure not to bring your favorite stuffed animal since you’ll be leaving it at the library overnight. This event is for all ages.

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.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. 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.

LEGO Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free LEGO Club at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Kids ages 3-11 will use their creativity to build with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed on the library bookshelves. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.for additional information.

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

Library Holiday Closures In observance of the Christmas Holiday, the Seguin Public Library will be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 26. Normal hours will resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 27. Items may be renewed online, or returned using outdoor book return. Call 830401-2422 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, Dec 27. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27. 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library The Seguin Public Library will have a Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Pajama Storytime at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,

January First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Lions Kidsight and entertainment will be provided by Brushy Creek.

February First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment will be provided by Lolli Truitt.

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.

March First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Guadalupe Child Welfare Board and entertainment will be provided by Wyatt Arp & Charlie Bragg.

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

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-3034188 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

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.

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 325956-1155.

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

Volunteers Needed The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers.

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

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

The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

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

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

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

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