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: missy@singingwater. com, 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 5
BOERNE FARMERS MARKET features locally produced and home-grown products, open 4-7 p.m. at 402 E. Blanco Road, in the old courthouse parking lot. Everything from plants to salsa, fresh eggs to empanadas. No admission charge.
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, 830249-3053 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: luke@devinocellars. com.
• 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.
• MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES presents Micah Edwards at The Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. Come out under the stars in the series’ 25th year and enjoy Edwards’ subtle set of music. $15 tickets; 11 and underr get in free. The Cibolo Store will be open during the concert; food trucks on site.
• OPERATION HOMEFRONT “BACK To School Brigade” is offering school supplies to military and veterans’ families, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. All ranks, active duty, Guard and Reserves, any duty status, make the day yours and stock up on your child’s school supplies.
• SISTERDALE VFD FLOOD Relief BBQ and Dance at the station, 1207 Sisterdale Road, about 12 miles north of Boerne on FM 1376. The event starts at 5 p.m. with serving of a barbecue dinner through 9 p.m. and a Bucket Raffle; The Ricky Adams Band takes the stage from 8-11 p.m.
• SECOND SATURDAY AUTHOR Signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heath Library. Anthony Goulet, author of “Broken Home, Healed Nest!” will be on hand to sign copies and be available to discuss the topics covered in the book.
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 12
• TEEN WELCOMING PARTY after the first day of school at the Partick Heath Library. Come starting at 4:15 p.m. just to unwind, meet new people and see what the library has in store for you this school year. Music, snacks, games and creative stations where you can make buttons, try blackout poetry, or just hang out with friends.
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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