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  The Guerrero family and friends from Camp Wood have a fundraiser planned to help out the elderly couple that lost their home located on West Daniel Street in Uvalde to a fire which occurred on April 12th that spread from the neighbors home. The family affected are Silverio and Lupe Guerrero and their two daughters, Enedelia and Sonia Guerrero.

  Silverio Gurrero is wheelchair bound and will be 90 years old in August. Lupe Gurrero is 87 and has dementia. They have a daughter that suffered polio and only walks with the use of crutches. The other daughter is special needs, so in the fire they too lost their home.

  The event is scheduled for May 26, 2024 at the Civic Center beginning at 12:00 noon with a Crawfish boil for $20.00 or all you can eat for $40.00. There is also a Barbecue chicken plate sale with all the fixings for $10.00. The event will also feature a silent auction. 

  To complete the evening there will be a dance to the music of Bubba Westly beginning at about 6 PM

 Bubba Westly is a Texas award winning singer/songwriter who has received multiple awards and nominations in his career. Bubba Westly is an electrifying artist who brings smooth country soul and foot stomping rock like no other.

  He is known for his witty guitar chops, captivating song lyrics, and energetic stage presence that always leaves a lasting impression on every crowd.

  The Rotary Club of Uvalde, a service club composed of a diverse group of volunteer minded business men and women and citizens in the community has recently embarked on a new service project: building a splash pad for families and children of Uvalde. 

  On Thursday, June 27th, the Rotary Club of Uvalde swore in Deborah “Debbie” McDonald as its incoming president for 2023 – 2024 at a special banquet held at the Uvalde Country Club. 

 According to McDonald, cost estimated for the proposed splashpad range from $250K to $550K. “The location has not been fully identified. The City must approve the location first, which will be at a park with utility infrastructure and restroom facilities,” McDonald said. 

 “The splash bucket, a large bucket that spills over when it gets full, is a very popular water toy that the children like. The anticipation of when the “spill” happens brings fun and excitement. Other toys and features spray nozzles, water guns, and a mushroom that rains from its edges are also being considered,” she said.

  Once the splash pad is completed, the feature will be free for families and children to use and enjoy, 

  “I think this is a much needed project in Uvalde and because of the current situation and interest in promoting safe, fun, wholesome activities for our you, I am designating this as Splashpad One, because I think there could be Splashpad, 2, 3 and 4,” McDonald said. 

  The Rotary Clubs of Del Rio and Fredricksberg have built their own respective slash pads for the communities they serve.

                                                              Previous Projects

The Rotary Club of Uvalde built the Rotary Club Amphitheatre, as well as the arched entrance sign leading into Uvalde Memorial Park. 

                         Bingo Fundraiser will start fundraising for the Splash Pad Project.

  On Saturday, July 8th, the Rotary Club of Uvalde will be hosting its first official fundraiser for the splash pad project at the Ssgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center.

   Bingo will start at 7 PM with the doors to open at 5:30 PM. Pre-sale tickets for the Bingo can be purchased at Galo Eye Center, Uvalde Chamber Office and Hillcrest Funeral Home.

Pre-sale tickets are $30 and $40 at the door, which include a package of 10 games. Only 550 tickets will be sold. 

Up to $3000 in cash prizes will be awarded.