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Community Calendar for March 10, 2010
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CARSON RECEPTION — A farewell reception for Coach Jim Carson of SISD will be held March 10 at the Staff Development Room of Oak Park Mall, 1221 E. Kingsbury St. from 4-6 p.m. The Seguin Sports Booster Club invites the public to join in wishing Coach Carson well.
BOOK CLUB — The Marion Community Library Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month. This month’s meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 at the Marion Community Library.
RELAY MEETING — A Relay For Life team captains meeting will be held Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. If you have established a team or wish to do so please plan to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Castillo at 830-305-1539.
KIDS DISCOVER — School-age children are invited to the Seguin-Guadalupe County Public Library for a fun and educational program on volcanoes. The program will take place on Thursday, March 11 at 4 p.m. Wear old clothes, as there will be eruptions. The event is free and open to the public. The library is located at 707 E. College St. For more information contact the library at 830-401-2422.
BAND BOOSTERS — The Seguin Band Boosters will have a meeting on Thursday March 11 at 7 p.m. It will take place in the high school band hall. All members are encouraged to attend.
BOOK SALE — Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers will sponsor a “Books are Fun” sale, Thursday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday, March 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The sale will be held on the third floor of the Patient Tower which is the new-three story tower on the west side of the hospital. Cash, checks or credit cards are accepted and the public is invited.
NARFE MEETING — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 1336 will be held at Christina’s Mexican Restaurant, 707 E. Kingsbury St. on Thursday, March 11. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner followed by chapter business at 7 p.m.
CASINO NIGHT — A Pot O’ Gold Casino Night will be held on Friday, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Argent Court Assisted Living, 953 S. Highway 123 Bypass. The event will include slot machines, card games and dominos. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP by calling Carrie or Cindy at 830-372-1177.
LINCOLN BALL — Lincoln Ball High School Alumni/Ex-students Association will meet March 13 at 12:30 p.m. at River Terrace Apartments on King Street in the activity room. The group is getting ready for the 2010 reunion.
CASINO NIGHT — A casino night Relay for Life fundraiser for Team Pink will be held on March 12 at the Weinert House. The event begins at 6 p.m. and features live and silent auctions, a 42 tournament and poker tournament, black jack, snacks, a raffle and live music from Big Daddy Dean. Tickets are $15.
SRT MEETING — The Seguin Sons of the Republic of Texas will meet at a new date, the second Sunday of each month. The next meeting will be Saturday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. at El Ranchito Restaurant, 983 N. State Highway 123 Bypass. The group is up to 28 potential members and five confirmed.
DOG WALK — The Seguin Activity Center invites the community to a fundraiser from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the pecan bottom of Starcke Park. Local canines are invited to compete in contests including longest tail or shortest legs; meet pets up for adoption, participate in a raffle and more. To register call 830-379-7842 or come by 624 Zorn St.
AMERICAN LEGION — The American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St., Seguin will celebrate the American Legion’s 91st Birthday on Saturday, March 13, 2010 starting at 5 p.m. A barbecue sausage dinner will be served by Johnny’s barbecue at 6 p.m. followed by Continuous Membership Awards and the Legionnaire and Auxiliary Members of the Year awards. All members, veterans and guests are invited to attend. Guests are $7. For more information call 830-379-1079.
VOCALISTA CONTEST — Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will host the 25th Annual Noche De Gala Competencia de Vocalistas. It will be held on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Auditorium located on the Texas Lutheran University campus.
COUNTRY DANCE — The Texas Weather Band will be playing classic old-time country music at the Geronimo VFW 8456 Hall, Saturday night, March 13, 8 p.m. to midnight. A $7 donation is requested. Proceeds benefit VFW military and veterans programs. For reservations and information call 830-379-1971 or 830-303-9903. The hall is smoke-free and open to everyone.
BARBECUE CHICKEN — The Knights of Columbus Council 3412 will sell barbecue chicken after all Sunday masses at Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. James Catholic Churches on Sunday, March 14. Chicken will also be available at the pits behind the K.C. Hall from 7 a.m. to noon. The price is $5 for a whole chicken.
HERMANN SONS — Laubach Hermann Sons Lodge No. 244-2 will hold a regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, March 14 at the Dixie Grille Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. All members and guests are invited to attend. Please note time change. For information call Marilyn at 830-660-0004.
SPRING BREAK — A Spring Break Day Camp at the Seguin Activity Center will be held March 15-19. The fee is $55 per camper (trips included) or $15 a day. With no trips included, the cost is $45 per camper or $10 a day. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 3-15. Camp times are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and final pickup time is 6 p.m. Scholarships and multiple child discounts are available. For information, call 830-379-7842.
ONGOING
SHELTER VOLUNTEERS — Guadalupe Valley Family Violence is in need of volunteers for a variety of upcoming events, functions and activities. Help is also needed at the Cranny Thrift Store in areas of sorting, assisting customers and tidying up. Your donation of your time is valued by the clientele who desperately needs our services to turn their lives around. For information please call Tracy 830-372-2781.
FREE VEGGIES — Greens (mostly turnips and some mustard), radishes, some turnip roots are available free to the community in the garden in back of the old Sue Smith School, 607 Jefferson Ave. Please cut your own greens without tromping on others.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — Precious Life Suicide Prevention Youth Programs are in need of volunteers to help in assistance with our youth programs and administration duties. If interested, call 830-372-5980 or 210-723-4144. You may also apply online at www.preciouslifeservices.com .
GOLF TOURNAMENT — The NJROTC Booster Club OF Seguin High School is hosting its second annual Charity Golf Tournament at Starcke Park Golf Course on May 1 starting with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cash prizes are available, the tournament uses Peoria Rules. Please contact Gunny at 830372-5770 x20705 or see www.seguinnjrotc.org for registration form. Early bird registration is $60 per person.
COCAINE ANONYMOUS — Cocaine Anonymous meetings are held at the Seguin Tri Party Club, 2365 Huber Rd. Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
SHS REUNION — The Class of 2000 reunion is coming up. Please send your contact info to Seguin.H.S.2000@gmail.com or call Daniel at 210-373-7840.
RAPPS — Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides parenting, anger management and alcohol awareness classes. These classes are provided by a licensed social worker, parent educator and anger resolution therapist. The certification for the completion of these classes is accepted by the judicial system. Scheduling is flexible. For information, visit www.seguinrapps.org or e-mail rapps1@earthlink.net or call 830-303-9225 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. RAPPS is located at 628 S. Austin St.
COOKBOOK SALE — Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge No. 37 Cookbooks are available for $10 each. To purchase, call Annette at 830-372-6050.
1990 REUNION — Attention Seguin High School class of 1990 — please visit the class Web site www.seguin1990.com for information about the 20-year-reunion coming up in July.
FAMILY VIOLENCE — The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter provides services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. All services are free to residents and nonresidents of the shelter. For more information, call 1-800-834-2033 or 830-379-5970.
PARENTING CONNECTIONS — A new parenting course through the Texas AgriLife Extension will be offered on the first and second Monday of each month from 6-9 p.m. at 607 Jefferson Ave. There is a one-time fee of $30. For more information 830-379-2153. Course begins promptly at 6 p.m. and is no longer than three hours, snacks included. Certificates are presented when both sessions are completed.
AL ANON — Al Anon will be held every Friday, from 10-11 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1326 E. Cedar St. No children please. Call 830-372-8947 for information.
COMPUTER LAB — Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will open a community computer lab at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. Use is completely free and open to all. Stop in on Mondays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4 p.m. to use high-speed Internet, Microsoft Office, and more. Volunteers will be available for anyone in need of assistance. Teatro de Artes is seeking volunteers to offer hospitality and assistance with basic computer skills during our open lab hours. Contact RSVP Director Stephen Doerr for more information on volunteering at 830-379-0300 or e-mail sdoerr@axs4u.net .
WATERCOLOR SHOW — March is watercolor month and the Seguin Oakwood Art League will display watercolor, acrylic and guache art work between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Silver Center all month. For information call 830-401-4553.
THEATRE RAFFLE — A raffle fundraiser will be held for the Texas Theatre restoration project. First prize is a five-night stay at The Caribbean Court in Vero Beach, Fla. with round-trip airfare for two included. Other prizes include spa days, gift certificates and more. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100. The drawing is March 20 at the Mosheim Mansion. You need not be present to win. The raffle is sponsored by the Seguin Conservation Society. Call 830-401-1971 or 830-303-7333 for tickets.
TEATRO AFTER-SCHOOL — Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will offer an after-school program aimed at elementary school children on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. The Craft and Culture program is free and includes a guest artist who will share their talents with the students. Children under 5 must be supervised. For more information call 830-401-0232 or 830-372-2445 or visit www.teatrodeartes.org or find Teatro’s fan page on Facebook.
FREE TAX-AIDE — Free income tax assistance and electronic filing (E-file) for the elderly, low and medium income taxpayers is available at the Seguin Activity Center at 624 Zorn St. from Feb. 3 to April 10 from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Income tax will be electronically filed — no paper returns. Bring the following with you when you come to the activity center. Social security cards for yourself and dependents; all W-2 forms from employers where you earned a salary; unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 forms if you were paid Social Security, all 1099 forms, 1099R forms, any forms indicating federal income tax paid, child care provider information, information on itemized deductions and forms showing original price of stocks purchased, dates of purchase and date and price at time of sale.
SEGUIN IDOL — All area residents are invited to show the world their talent. Dancers, singers, comedians, rap artists, musicians and other talented people are invited to Seguin Idol each Monday from 5-6 p.m. at the Palace Theatre. To sign up, call 830-556-5694 or 830-379-2428.
BENEFIT CONCERT — Brandon Bennett, the world’s leading Elvis tribute artist, will perform March 20 at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased through the Seguin Area Chamber office. Big Daddy Dean will open for Brandon Bennett. Doors open at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 and reserved seating is available (only 140 seats, so act fast) for $50. Proceeds benefit the Largest Pecan Project.
PLAYDAY SERIES — The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Posse will begin the 2010 playday series on March 20 at the Posse arena on FM 466 in Seguin. Other dates scheduled are April 10, May 15 and June 19. Rain dates, if needed, will be July 17 and August 21. Events will include goat pulling/tying, pole bending, cloverleaf and straight barrels. There will be no roping events. Negative Coggins required at each playday. To access the flyer, please visit www.gcsmp.com. For further info, send questions to gcsmp@yahoo.com or call Kristy Leasman, 210-416-6737 or Shonda Corn, 512-488-2303.
BENEFIT CONCERT — Brandon Bennett, the world’s leading Elvis tribute artist, will perform March 20 at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased through the Seguin Area Chamber office. Big Daddy Dean will open. Doors open at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 and reserved seating is available for $50. Proceeds benefit the Largest Pecan Project.
VETERANS BRICKS — Carter Memorials are again providing veterans bricks for the Guadalupe County Veterans’ Memorial in front of the courthouse. Net proceeds will go to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 61 in Seguin. The bricks may be purchased for any veteran who served any length of time in any branch of the armed forces, young or old, male or female, local or not. For information contact Chaplin Basil Karm at 830-379-6709 or Carter Memorials at 830-303-4140, 2751 S.H. 46 North in Seguin.
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