The Gazette-Enterprise

UPCOMING

PARENTS HELPING — All interested parents and middle and high school students are invited to the Wednesday, Nov. 4, meeting of Parents Helping Parents. Guest speaker Dale Gaubatz, director of admissions at Texas Lutheran University, will speak on Planning for College Admissions, to help parents and students start now to prepare for getting into college. The program begins at First Presbyterian Church, 305 N. King St., at 5:30 p.m. with a light supper and is over at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and activities will be provided for children 3 and up. For information, call 830-372-1397 or 830-660-6425.

VIETNAM VETS — Chapter 923 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will have it’s monthly meeting at the Fish Hatchery Building in San Marcos on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. The Fish Hatchery is located at 206 CM Allen Parkway (behind the Chamber of Commerce). All veterans who served their country during the period Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975, are eligible to join regardless of duty station.

GRUENE ORCHID — On Nov. 3, the Gruene Orchid Society will be doing something different. Instead of having the November meeting at the Gulf States LTAC Hospital in New Braunfels, they will meet at the New Braunfels hospital at 6 p.m. and form car pools to go to Austin. In Austin, members will be guests of the Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society, to hear a presentation by Fred Clarke. The carpool should leave the Gulf States LTAC Hospital in New Braunfels about 6:15 p.m.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN — The Guadalupe County Republican Women’s club is hosting “A Celebration of Thanks for Texas,” an hors d’oeuvre dinner, on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (The Big Red Barn). The master of ceremonies is Justice Steve Hilbig of the 4th Court of Appeals and the auctioneer is State Representative Edmund Kuempel. Proceeds from the event will support GCRW’s efforts to educate the community about conservative philosophies, as well as to contribute to the campaigns of Republican candidates in 2010. Tickets are $35 each or $60 for two. Call Kelly Follis at 830-305-1534.

COMPUTER CLASSES — The Seguin-Guadalupe County Public Library will host the following computer classes: Mousercize on Friday, Nov. 6 from 1-2 p.m.; computer basics Friday, Nov. 6 at 2:30-4:30 p.m.; file management on Friday, Nov. 20 at 2-4 p.m. All classes are free and open to the public. Due to limited class sizes, registration is required. Register online at www.seguin.lib.tx.us , by phone at 830-401-2422 or in person at the information desk. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

FRIDAY DANCE — The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will feature the music of Whiskey River on Nov. 6 from 7:3-11 p.m. Admission is $8. Homemade sandwiches are available for a light supper starting at 6:30 p.m.

MCQUEENEY POPPIES — McQueeney VFW Post No. 9213 and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold Poppy Days on Nov. 6 and 7 in McQueeney. Buddy Poppies will be available at the Pic-N-Pac No. 1 at Highway 78 and FM 725 and Pic-N-Pac No. 5 on Highway 725 and Pic-N-Pac No. 10 at the 123 Bypass and Court Street in Seguin. All donations are used to help veterans in the area, including 19 veterans in Hacienda Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center.

POPPY DAYS — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 245 volunteers including Legionnaires, some of the American Legion and Juniors of the Auxiliary, along with Miss Poppy Lena Deharde will be distributing the nine-piece red crepe poppies on Poppy Days, Nov. 6-7 at Handy Andy, Wal-Mart Pic-N-Pac No. 8 to the public for a contribution to remember those men and women who fought and died defending our country. At the same time, Poppy Days, honors all of the veterans who have willingly served their country in eight decades. The poppies are meant to be worn with pride on Veteran’s Day.

DAV CELEBRATION — The Disabled American Veterans, chapter 61. will hold a 45th anniversary and celebration on Nov. 7 at the National Guard Armory near the fairgrounds in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 7 p.m. The event includes a silent auction, door prizes and music by the Two Way Street Band.

CHOIR REHEARSAL — The first Thanksgiving Day of Praise Fall Concert will be hosted by Second Baptist Church, 609 S. Guadalupe St. The event will be held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 21. Scheduled rehearsals are 3 p.m. on Nov. 7 and a last rehearsal to be announced. For information contact Richard Wilson at 512-825-0787 or richmuzick89(at)yahoo.com or Linda Schuler at 830-372-8591 or Henrieta Ussery at 830-379-4242.

FALL FESTIVAL — Seguin Chapter No. 555 Order of The Eastern Star will be hosting their annual Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Fundraiser on Nov. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge,1945 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Dinner will include stew and cornbread, iced tea or coffee and dessert. Handmade crafts will also be offered for sale. Proceeds are for scholarships and other local charities.

KC BARBECUE — The Knights of Columbus Council No. 3412 will be selling barbecue chicken on Sunday, Nov. 8. Chicken will be sold after all the Sunday Masses at Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. James Catholic Churches. Also at the barbecue pits behind the K.C. Hall from 7 a.m. to noon. The price is $5 for a whole chicken.

VFW DANCE — The Tom Teboe Band will be playing fantastic country music at the Geronimo VFW 8456 Hall, Sunday, Nov. 8, from 3-6:30 p.m. door/kitchen opens at 2 p.m., at 6808 N Highway 123 in Geronimo. The hall is smoke-free and open to everyone. A $7 donation is requested. Proceeds benefit veterans/military programs. For information call 830-303-9903 or 830-379-1971.

CONCRETE CEMETERY — The Concrete Cemetery Association will meet Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the GVEC meeting room located in La Vernia adjacent to the Nixon State Bank on Highway 87 West. All members and friends of the association are urged to attend. For more information call Shirley Grammer 830-947-3176 or Helen Mattern 830-253-7002.

SIEMPRE SUSTAINABLE — Siempre Sustainable Network’s monthly meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 9 beginning with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and program/meeting starting at 7 p.m. at Mosaic Community Church, 1201 W. Court St. This month’s presentation is a panel event entitled: “Ecological Literacy and Sustainable Livelihoods from Public Schools.” This event is free and open to the public. For information, call 830-379-8033.

POW-MIA REMEMBRANCE — The annual POW/MIA Remembrance Candlelight Service, a tribute to American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action, will be conducted at Cibolo Valley VFW Post 8315, 1000FM 78 in Schertz, beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9 The public is invited.

GENEAOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL SOCIETY — The annual meeting of the Caldwell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be held at the Luling Southside Club on Monday, Nov. 9 A covered dish supper will begin at 6:30 p.m. with election of officers immediately afterward. The speaker is author Chuck Parsons who will discuss his book, “The Sutton-Taylor Feud: The Deadliest Blood Feud in Texas.” For information call 830-875-9466.

ONGOING

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.

ESPANOL CLUB — Are you learning Spanish with Mango Languages? Come and practice your new skills at the library. Join in an hour of conversational Spanish at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Public Library on Monday Nov. 16 from 6-7 p.m. The Language Club will give you the opportunity to practice your Spanish speaking skills in an informal setting. The program is free and open to the public. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call 830-401-2422.

PLAZA SUITE — The Seguin Art Center will present Neil Simon’s three-act play Plaza Suite on Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and on Sunday afternoons, Nov. 15 and 22. Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturdays will offer a dinner theater format. Sundays will include a full buffet brunch. Dinner/brunch and performances at Mosaic Community Church on West Court Street across from TLU. For reservations and full show/ticket/dinner/brunch times and details go to: http://www.seguinartcenter.com/.

AL ANON — Alcoholics Anonymous 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.

COOKBOOK SALE — Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge No. 37 Cookbooks are available for $10 each. To purchase, call Annette at 830-372-6050.

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.

AL ANON — Alcoholics Anonymous 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.

SHELTER VOLUNTEERS — The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter is in need of volunteers for office work, children’s social hour and countless other activities. The Cranny Thrift Store also needs volunteers for sorting donations, assisting customers and tidying up. Donate a few hours a day or a week. Call Linda at 830-372-2781.

CHRISTMAS VESPERS — TLU Christmas Vespers will be presented Dec. 4-6 at Jackson Auditorium on the TLU campus. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5; and at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Vespers is an annual Christmas celebration of music and word at Texas Lutheran, and this year’s performance, under the direction of Dr. Doug Boyer, director of the TLU School of Music, is titled, “How Still He Rests.” Tickets for Christmas Vespers will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 2. These tickets are free, but necessary because of the popularity of the annual program. Tickets will be available at the TLU Bookstore, located in the Alumni Student Center on campus. Bookstore hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the TLU Bookstore will be open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ticket orders may also be placed by phone, e-mail, and online. When ordering tickets, be sure to include your name, phone number, address, date and time of performance you wish to attend, and the number of tickets needed. Phone orders can be placed by calling 830-372-6317, E-mail orders can be placed at vespers(at)tlu.edu or by completing an online form through the TLU Web site at www.tlu.edu/vespers . Tickets will be mailed to the provided address.

CHRISTMAS VESPERS — TLU Christmas Vespers will be presented Dec. 4-6 at Jackson Auditorium on the TLU campus. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5; and at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Vespers is an annual Christmas celebration of music and word at Texas Lutheran, and this year’s performance, under the direction of Dr. Doug Boyer, director of the TLU School of Music, is titled, “How Still He Rests.” Tickets for Christmas Vespers will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 2. These tickets are free, but necessary because of the popularity of the annual program. Tickets will be available at the TLU Bookstore, located in the Alumni Student Center on campus. Bookstore hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the TLU Bookstore will be open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ticket orders may also be placed by phone, e-mail, and online. When ordering tickets, be sure to include your name, phone number, address, date and time of performance you wish to attend, and the number of tickets needed. Phone orders can be placed by calling 830-372-6317, E-mail orders can be placed at vespers(at)tlu.edu or by completing an online form through the TLU Web site at www.tlu.edu/vespers . Tickets will be mailed to the provided address.

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