Community Calendar

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Mosheim Mansion. The meeting is open to the public. If you plan to attend or have questions, call 401-2448.

Acting Classes

Seguin Performing Arts Co. is offering acting class for children ages 8-12. Lessons will take place Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Students will develop and sharpen skills through games, improvisation, monologues and scene studies. The fee is $125, and class size is limited to 10 students. Registration is on a first come basis. Classes begin Sept. 9. For more information, call 305-0758.

NARFE Meeting
The quarterly meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Chapter 1336 will be held at Christina's Mexican Restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 9. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with a fellowship dinner, followed by chapter business at 7 p.m.

Community Garden

The series of Community Garden planning and organizational meetings are continuing with the next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Texas AgriLife Extension Meeting Room from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call 372-0366.

Hospice Gala
Guadalupe Regional Hospice's Roaring Twentieth Hospice Gala will be held on Friday, Sept. 10 from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum. There will be music, food, live and silent auctions, raffles and more. For more information, call 401-7620.

Toastmaster Meeting

The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet at the Seguin Silver Center Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

‘Save River Road’ Concert

The Save River Road Concert will be held Friday, Sept. 10 at River Road Icehouse in New Braunfels. Jordan Minor, Forest Wayne Allen and Zack Walter Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Barbeque will be provided by Davila’s. Raffle tickets will be available online at www.riverroadicehouse.com for $12 or $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Friday Night Dance
The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will feature the music of Texas Top Hands Sept. 10 from 7:30-11 p.m. Light supper is available starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8.

Free College Prep Program
The Region 20 Education Service and SISD Adult Education Cooperative are offering a free Adult College Prep Program. The program is scheduled at the Marion Dolford Learning Center in Cibolo Monday through Thursday starting Sept. 7 through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 210-370-5473 to join.

Diaz y Seis de Septiembre Historical Lecture

Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin invites the community to the Diaz y Seis de Septiembre Historical Lecture on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center. Teatro will be welcoming author of Tejano Roots, Dan Arellano of Austin. For more information, call 512-826-7569.

9-11 Ceremony

The city of Seguin, along with Jeremy Roy and the Seguin Ministerial Association, are currently planning a 9-11 Ceremony for Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 a.m. in Central Park. For more information, call 401-2445.

Homes for Our Troops

The Homes for Our Troops Key Ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. on 3342 Josh's Way in Marion. For more information, call 203-984-2138.

Classic Car Show
The 11th Annual Pontiac Car Club Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Central Park in Seguin. Registration will be held from 8-11 a.m. and awards will be given at 4 p.m. Show entry fee is $25. For more information, call 210-831-9512.

Eat's Foundation
The Eat's Foundation will be holding as yard sale and selling snow cones and hot dogs on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. on 767 S. Saunders St. For more information, call 556-6055.

Larry Zimmerman Benefit
There will be a benefit for Larry Zimmerman Saturday, Sept. 11 at Grain Bin Cafe and Store from 4 p.m. to midnight. $7 Barbeque chicken dinners will be sold. There will also be a silent auction, desserts, and a music by the County Line Band starting at 8 p.m. Proceeds help defray Zimmerman's hospital bills. For more information, or to make a donation, call 512-395-7609.

Whiskey River Band

The Whiskey River Band from Victoria will be performing at the Geronimo VFW Post 8456 on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8-10 p.m. The Hall is smoke free and open to everyone. There will be a $7 donation benefitting the veterans and military programs. For more information, call 379-1971.

EATS Foundation Yard Sale
The EATS Foundation will be having a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 11 starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit the EATS Foundation. If you would like to donate or volunteer, call 372-4900.

Laubach Hermann Sons Lodge Meeting

The Laubach Hermann Sons Lodge will meet at the Dixie Grille restaurant Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. 50 and 60 year membership pin recipients will be recognized. For more information call 660-0004.

Art Show
The Seguin Oakwood Art League: "The Fantasy Show" will be held at the Silver Center now through Sept. 30.

Art on Display
The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Art wall has painting by Michael Raetzsch and sculptures by Marika Bordes now through Oct. 8.

Basketball Tryouts
Tri-County Select Basketball Association will hold open tryouts at the Seguin Activity Center Sept. 11 and 25. Girls in grades 6-8 tryout from noon to 2 p.m. Boys in grades 6-10 tryout from 2-4 p.m. Interested players can call 708-2787.

Barbeque Chicken Sale

The Knights of Columbus will be selling barbeque chicken Sunday, Sept. 12 at St. James Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Guadalupe Catholic Church after Mass, and behind the Knights of Columbus hall from 7 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 for a whole chicken.

Kingsbury 4 H Club Fundraiser

The Kingsbury 4 H Club will have a fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Dean's Store from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. There will be chicken and sausage plates for $6 plus homemade baked goods for dessert. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Violas Flowers Shop, Campbell floors or Dean's Store.

EquestFest 2010

The EquestFest 2010 will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2-7 p.m. at the Rio Cibolo Ranch. There will also be a performance by The Good Ole Boys. Tickets in advance are $8 for adults and $5 for children or $10 for adults and $7 for children at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at www.thesaddlelightcenter.com. For more information, call 210-651-9574.

Siempre Sustainable Network Meeting

Siempre Sustainable Network's next Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 13 beginning with an advocacy letter writing campaign "on the patio" in front of the Schuech Fine Arts Center at 6 p.m. followed by a special evening of peotry at 7 p.m. in the Wupperman Theatre on the Campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information, call 379-8033.

Native Plant Society of Texas

The Guadalupe County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will resume their regular schedule of meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the library, 500 Bulldog, in Marion. The program will start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit
www.npsot.org/GuadalupeCounty/.

GriefShare

McQueeney Baptist Church will be holding a GriefShare support group sessions. GriefShare is for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. The first session will begin Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the youth department. There is a $15 charge for the workbook.

Lions FC Practice Sessions

Lions FC Cubs training for boys and girls ages 4 to 7, will run Sept. 15 through Nov. 17. Lions Cubs practice sessions are Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and games are played Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. Sessions last for 10 weeks with a professional coaching staff. The cost is $150 and includes a practice t-shirt. To sign up go to www.lionsfc.org. For more information call 832-1097.

Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting

The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners will meet Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Texas AgriLife Extension Building in Seguin. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 303-3889.

Fiesta Volunteers
The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to work booths in the Kid Zone for Fiestas Patrias-Dies y Seis celebration Sept. 17 and 18. Call 372-3151 to sign up.

Mini Mats Clinic

The SHS Cheerleader Mini Mats Clinic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9-11 a.m. at the Tom Crump Gym. Registration will be held the day of the clinic beginning at 8:30 a.m. The clinic is for kids in grades K-6th grade. Cost is $25 per child. For more information, call 822-5590.

Garage Sale Fundraiser
Minigrip will host a garage sale fundraiser for the United Way of Guadalupe on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The company is located at 1024 Freeport Way.

Profit and Non-Profit Vendors Sought
The Emergency Animal Response of Seguin is looking for profit and non-profit vendors for the Fourth Annual Pets-In-The-Park on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Starcke Park. Profit Vendors booth space is $25 and non-profit is selling for a special rate. For more information, call 303-0310.

20th Annual BBQ and Auction

The Belmont Volunteer Fire Department 20th Annual BBQ and Auction will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 5-8 p.m. at the Belmont Fire Station. There will be brisket and chicken plates sold for $8.

Garage Sale Fundraiser

Minigrip is hosting another Garage Sale Fundraiser for United Way of Guadalupe on Saturday, Sept.18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Minigrip. For more information, call 433-6106.

Guadalupe County Youth Show Gala

The Guadalupe County Youth Show Gala will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18. Social Hour will begin at 6 p.m. with a dinner starting at 7 and the dance beginning at 8 p.m. Individual tickets are selling for $50. For more information, call 305-0456.

Seguin Youth Services

The Seguin Youth Services is sponsoring a lunch for their mentors and encouraging members of the community to have lunch and get information on the SYS mentoring program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 919 N. Guadalupe St. at noon. For more information, call 401-0717.

Constitution Workshop
The Guadalupe County Republican Women proudly present a non-partisan Constitution Workshop on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Republican Head Quarters. There will be a $10 fee. For more information, call 305-1534.

Youth Show Gala
The annual Guadalupe County Youth Show Gala will be held Sept. 18 at Knights of Columbus Hall. The event will host a dance, steak dinner, door prizes, live and silent auctions. Individual tickets for the Gala are $50 or Table seating for 12 is $600. Table sponsorships are available. For tickets call 305-0456. To donate or sponsor call 914-3735.

Alumni Meeting
Lincoln Ball High School Alumni/Ex-students association will hold a meeting Saturday, Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the River Terrace Apartment Activity Room. For more information call 210-391-0299.

Zumbathon Fundraiser

There will be a Zumbathon Fundraiser Saturday Sept. 18 at the Geronimo Community
Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is $15 per person 12 years and up. All proceeds go towards the school scholarships in Guadalupe County. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more information call 477-1618.

Washer Tournament
The Fiestas Patrias Washer Tournament will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Downtown Square in Seguin. The cost is $20 per person. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at noon. First, second and third place wins cash prizes. For more information, call 443-0621.

Fiesta Patrias 5K
The Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 6th annual Fiesta Patrias Family 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Sept. 18 at Seguin Downtown Central Park from 7 to 10 a.m. Early registration is $20 and will begin at 7 a.m. The race will being at 8 a.m. A trophy will be awareded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age division. All ages and speeds are welcome. For more information, call 372-3151 or e-mail hcoc@sbcglobal.net.

A Matter of Balance

There will be A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls class being conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays starting Sept. 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the Silver Center. For more information, call 303-6612.

Liberty Forum

The Liberty Forum will host a tea party event with the theme "Take Back America" on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Central Park. For more information, call 433-4878.

Adult Spelling Bee
The Zonta Club of Seguin will hold its 4th annual Grown-Up Spelling Bee Thursday, Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the coliseum. The event includes lunch, awards, and celebrity judges.

Schertz Fest

The third Annual Schertz Fest will be held Friday, Sept. 24 thru Sunday, Sept. 26. La Mafia will be the headline band performing Friday night at 9 p.m. at the Josh Abbott Band will be the headline band performing Saturday night at 9 p.m. For more information, call 210-619-1000.

25th Class Reunion
The Seguin Class of '85 will be having its 25th Class Reunion on Sept. 24-25. Activities planned are social hour at El Ranchito followed by the football game on Sept. 24. Tour of SHS, family picnic and dinner/dance for adults on Sept. 25. Names and addresses are still needed. For more information, contact Lesli Roppolo at lesliroppolo@tx.rr.com.

Pink Heals 5K
The San Marcos Professional Fire Firefighters Association is hosting a Pink Heals: "Cares Enough to Wear Pink: 5K walk/run at Tanger Outlet Mall in San Marcos on Sunday, Sept. 26. Pre-registration starts at 7 a.m. The 5K will follow from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, or to register, visit www.smpffa.com or call 393-8490.

I-35 Workshop

The 1-35 Citizen Committee wants to hear from the public on their proposed road and rail solutions for the I-35 Corridor. A planning workshop will take place in Seguin Sept. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum at 950 Austin Street. After public input, the committees will develop a blueprint for the 1-35 corridor and present it to state transportation leaders. For more information, visit www.MY35.org.

Square Dance Club
The FunDancers Square Dance Club will be hosting square dance lessons for beginners or as a refresher beginning Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. and Plus dance lessons starting at 5 p.m. For more information, call 210-590-1311 or visit www.fundancers.org.

Scarecrow Decorating Contest

The Seguin Main Street Program and the Guadalupe County Fair Association are sponsoring a Scarecrow Decorating Contest in downtown Seguin. The contest is open to all individuals and businesses in the downtown area. Clubs or organizations wishing to sponsor a scarecrow will be provided with a location. All scarecrows entered will be judged Tuesday, Oct. 5. First through third place will be awarded. To enter, apply online at www.ci.seguin.tx.us or call 401-5000.

Wild Hog Cookoff and Ranch Rodeo Vendors Needed
The Nixon-Smiley Show Board Committee is looking for non-profit and profit vendors for the Wild Hog Cookoff and Ranch Rodeo in Nixon Oct. 15 and 16. The booth fee for all other vendors is $50 and a donation for the live auction. For more information, call 491-8618.

"Seeing is Believing"

Wood sculptress Marika Bordes and her students will have a grand opening of their "Seeing is Believing" exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Seguin Heritage Musem. A reception will be held at this time and there is no charge for admission. For more information, call 372-0965.

Bill Engvall Benefit Performance

Nationally-known comedian, Bill Engvall will perform a benefit show for the Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center Saturday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. at Texas Lutheran University's Jackson Auditorium. Tickets, which are available at KWED and Gift & Gourmet, are $50. For more information call 303-4760.

50th Annual Wurstfest
The 50th Annual Wurstfest will take place Oct. 29 through Nov. 7 in Landa Park in New Braunfels. The event hosts a carnival, food, music and celebration of German heritage. Admission to the Wurstfest grounds is free from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. opening night. After 7 p.m., admission to the festival is $8 at the gate. Group rates and discounts are available. For more information fall 625-9167 or visit www.wurstfest.com.

Sweet Home Cemetery Fundraiser

Sweet Home Cemetery will hold a fundraiser on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. BBQ plates will be sold for $6 each with all the trimmings. There will also be raffle tickets sold for $2 with the grand prize being a laptop. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 305-7997.

ONGOING

"Craft and Culture" after school program
Teatro the Artes De Juan Seguin will host a Craft and Culture after school program Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for children ages 4 through 15. High school and University student-volunteers will aid in administering the camp. For more information, or to volunteer call, 401-0232.

Reduced Meal Applications
Application forms for SISD free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program are being distributed to all SISD households. Applications are also available at the principal's office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time throughout the school year. For more information, call 401-8609.

Adult Spanish Study Group
The Adult Spanish Study Group at Teatro the Artes De Juan Seguin will meet Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Individuals of all skill levels are welcome to participate. For more information call 401-0232.

Computer Lab
Teatro the Artes De Juan Seguin's newly instated computer lab will be available for public use Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students of the TLU Computer Science department will offer instruction and assistance during these times.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence shelter is in need of special event volunteers. If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer call 372-2781. The first event is in October.

Reaching Out for Hope
Reaching Out for Hope is up and running again Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Seguin Activities Center in Seguin on Zorn Street. For more information, call 210-303-5678.

Parks & Recreation
The Seguin Parks & Recreation are currently offering tennis rackets/balls, basketballs and volleyballs. Citizens need to present a valid ID and check out the items at the Parks & Rec office between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 401-2480.

Zumba Classes

The Seguin Activity Center is hosting Zumba classes Monday thru Thursday evenings. Open to youth and adults. Cost is $35 for 10 classes, $60 for 20 classes, or $5 per class. For more information, call 379-7842.

Karate Classes

The Seguin Activity Center is hosting Karate Classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Price is $30 a month. For more information, call 379-7842.

Boxing Classes

The Seguin Activity Center is hosting Boxing Classes Monday thru Friday nights. Open to all co-ed youth ages (6 and up). There is a $15 registration fee and $35 a month. For more information, call 379-7842.

"Sell Your Stuff Garage Sale"
There will be a "Sell Your Stuff Garage Sale" every third Saturday of each month this year at the Seguin Activity Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Set up time is 8 a.m. Booth fees are $10 per 10 X10 space and $5 for a table. Payments will be taken up until the day of the event, space permitting. For more information, call 379-7842.

Annual Fan Drive
Summer temperatures have arrived and Seguin Fire/EMS is gearing up for the Annual Fan Drive for people who do not have air conditioning. Those in need may contact Seguin Fire/EMS at 401-2310. Donations may be made at the Municipal Courts/Fire Administration Building on Hwy 46.

CCSCT Box Fan Drive
The Community Council of South Central Texas is asking for donations of box fans or other fans to help Seguin residents. Fans can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 808 N. Pine. Monetary donations are accepted as well. For more information, call 379-3022.

ACS Volunteer Drivers
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program in Guadalupe County is again in need of of additional volunteer drivers to transport cancer patients to various apartments. There is no set time of day, only when time is available. For more information or to sign up, call 303-6113.

100 Club Accepting Members
The Guadalupe County 100 Club, which raises funds for officers, deputies, firefighters, paramedics and detention officers who are hurt or killed in the line of duty, is now accepting members. Membership for a first responder is $25 a year. Membership for members of the public is $100 per year. Lifetime memberships and business sponsorships are also available. To join the club, visit www.gc100club.org or e-mail AngelaMark@sbcglobal.net.

To be sure your non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or Seguin Daily News/KWED office, 609 E. Court St., Seguin.