JULY 26
• SUMMER BITES with Chef Lulu Benz: Stop by Herff Farm for a lively cooking demo. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, Lulu will showcase how to create delicious, crowd-pleasing summer bites perfect for your next gathering. Tickets are $15. Purchase at cibolo.org.
• HERFF HOUSE TOURS: Step back in time with a tour of the historic Herff House at Herff Farm, an 1800s homestead, and experience the drama and wonder of early Texas life. There will be a craft activity included for kids. Herff Farms, 33 Herff Road.
• BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the bluegrass jams from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road. Event is free to the public.
• KUHLMANN-KING TOURS at 402 E. Blanco Road from noon to 3 p.m. Step back in time to experience and explore how a Boerne family would have lived in the late 1800s. Tours are free but any donations are always welcome.
• BACK TO SCHOOL Rally from 9 a.m. to noon at the Boerne ISD Central Office, 235 Johns Road. Sign up for resources you may need this upcoming school year. Free school supplies, backpacks, fun games for kids, and a district job fair as well.
• ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL -- “Hot Summer Nights.” Join the Antique Tractor Club of Boerne for a fun antique tractor pull beginning at 6 p.m. at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road. This is a free event.
• FESTIVAL OF COLORS from 6-8 p.m. at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. Inspired by the Indian celebration of Holi, this event celebrates family, friendship and forgiveness. Wear white and get ready to be covered in a rainbow of dye.
JULY 29
• TACOS AGAINST TRAFFICKING: On Taco Tuesday, 20% of all orders will be donated by Las Palapas to the Rotary Clubs to be used for a fall education event discussing the prevention of human trafficking in our community.
• BOERNE FARMER’S MARKET from 4-7 p.m. at 402 E. Blanco Road (old courthouse building parking lot). Quality, locally grown and produced agricultural products, prepared food and specialty goods sold by those who raised, baked and created them. Live music, games for the kids. Details: https://www.boernefm.com.
• ART AFTERHOURS: Shibori with Indigo Dye. Join in producing the ancient Japanese art of shibori resist dying. Practice the art of dyeing using folds, twists and forms to produce amazing patterns. From 7-9 p.m. at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center. Tickets $35.
JULY 30
• COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS with Bandera Electric Cooperative executives from 8:30-10 a.m. at The Lobby Coffee Shop, 523 Seventh St. in Comfort. A come-and-go gathering to bring BEC members and executive leadership together. This is a free event.
AUGUST 1
• BOERNE WINE TRAIL: Enjoy free tastings at DeVino Cellars, Lost Oak Cellars and Platinum Brix Wine room. Complete all three stops to receive a gift. Stop by any of the participating tasting rooms to collect your passport and begin.
• FAMILY NIGHT HIKE at Cibolo Nature Center. The night hike runs from 8-9:30 p.m. for families accommodating short legs and short attention spans, while still learning about and enjoying The Cibolo. Cost for this hike is $30 per family. Details: [email protected].
AUGUST 2
• HILL COUNTRY STRONG benefit concert, a Tom Petty tribute band, is the second Hill Country Strong concert to raise funds for the Comfort Flood Relief Fund. Tickets are $35; show begins at 6:30 p.m. Details: [email protected], or: www.singingwater.com.
• CHAMPION CORNHOLE TOURNEY Burger Bash. Enter your team in the Champion High School Cornhole Competition at 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen, 110 Market St. Funds support Champion High School’s FFA efforts. To enter, contact Ashley Weldon at: [email protected].
AUGUST 3
• LOSS OF A SPOUSE: Those grieving the death of a spouse are invited to attend a support seminar at St. John Lutheran Church, 315 Rosewood Ave., beginning at 2 p.m. Details: www.griefshare.com or 512-997-8896.
AUGUST 7
• NATIONAL PURPLE HEART Day will be celebrated in Boerne with the 9:30 a.m. dedication of a new purple bench placed in Veterans Plaza, 801 S. Main St., facing the recently completed Purple Heart Memorial. The project was spearheaded by Mark Sierra, of Compadres Hill Country Cocina, and the Purple Heart Project.
• LONG-TERM CARE insurance presentation by Amanda from Senior Care beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Franklin Park Boerne, 18 Old San Antonio Road. Attendees are invited to this free seminar to learn how to take full advantage of their long-term care insurance. To register, call 830-816-5150.
• KRONKOSKY MOVIE CLASSICS: “Mr. Hobbs Takes A Vacation,” a classic comedy starring James Stewart and Maureen O’Hara, is the featured classic of the month. Film rolls at 1 p.m. at The Center at Kronkosky, 17 Old San Antonio Road, sponsored by the Patrick Heath Public Library. Free to attend, but RSVP/tickets are requested; contact Caren Creech, 830-249-3053 for ticket ordering.
AUGUST 8
• DEVINO WINE 301, the third and final class in this series, covers the basics of wine and food pairing. Class is from 7-9 p.m. Tickets, $20, are available at www.eventbrite.com. Details: [email protected].
• FREE MOVIE NIGHT: It’s “The Wild Robot” playing at the Boerne Pool, 106 City Park Road. The free, free, family-friendly screenings are a great time for everyone. Movies start at sundown, but come early for some pre-movie fun starting at 7 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, swim suits and snacks.
AUGUST 9
•LICENSE TO CARRY course hosted at GoHeeled classroom, 1015 N. School St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $100 per person. Must be 18 years or older to attend. Register at: www.boerneparks.com.
• FLOOD RELIEF BBQ hosted by the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department, 1207 Sisterdale Road, about 12 miles north of Boerne, beginning at 5 p.m. Profits from this dinner will go to local organizations. The evening includes a barbecue dinner, bucket raffle, live music and dancing. Details: www.ssiterdalevfd.org.
AUGUST 10
• COUNTY’S BIGGEST LIARS: The ninth annual Kendall County Liars Contest brings tellers of tall tales to the Patrick Heath Community Library’ Community Room beginning at 2 p.m. some of the greatest storytellers from around Texas compete to be named the “Best” liar in Kendall County. Program is free to attend.
AUGUST 13
• WATER CONSERVATION SERIES: Water expert Larry Sunn of Rain Bees leads this 13-week series on water conservation from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Patrick Heath Public Library. Knowledgeable presenters will be on hand each week to share information on a wide range of fascinating topics. This week: Aquifers. On Aug. 20, rain harvesting; and Aug. 27, drip irrigation.
AUGUST 16
• AUDITION ALERT FOR the ninth annual Hill Country’s Got Talent contest. Boerne Community Theatre is hosting its annual talent competition and is taking applications. Auditions will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 12:30-4 p.m. Aug. 17. Register at: hillcountrysgottalent.com.
AUGUST 19
• GRIEFSHARE at St. John Lutheran Church, 315 Rosewood Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon. This is the beginning of a 13-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions include videos and discussions in a faith-based setting. Details: www.griefshare.com.
• `LUNCH AND LEARN’ on the topic of dementia will be presented by Casie North beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Comfort Golden Age Center, 628 Front St. in Comfort. RSVP by Aug. 15 to: 830995-3032 or www.myactivecenter.com.
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