AUGUST 9
• BACK TO SCHOOL BASH hosted by Salty & Sweet, 123 North Main St. Bring your kids, your friends and your school spirit. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., there will be food trucks, family activities, in-store discounts, local vendor pop-ups and more. Details: 830-331-1330
• WEEKLY 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 at 102 City Park Road. A free event; donations are welcome.
• 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. Tickets are $15; 11 and under get in free. The Cibolo Store will be open during the concert; food trucks on site.
• 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 flood relief organizations. The evening includes a barbecue dinner, bucket raffle, live music and dancing.
• AUTHOR ALLEY, SPONSORED by the Boerne Bookshop, from 1-5 p.m. in the alley that leads to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street. Local authors will set up to promote their books. Chat with the authors and find your next favorite book. Details: 830-249-0000.
• OPERATION HOMEFRONT’S “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.
• SECOND SATURDAY AUTHOR signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Patrick Heath Public 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.
• 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; donations are welcome.
AUGUST 10
• KENDALL’S BIGGEST LIARS: The ninth annual Kendall County Liars Contest brings tellers of tall tales to the Patrick Heath Public Library’s 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 11
• SANCTUARY BIRD SURVEY at Sisterdale Sanctuary, from 8-11:30 a.m. Monthly bird surveys help collect valuable wildlife data that will inform future conservation strategies and planning of the Sisterdale Sanctuary. Register at cibolo.org.
AUGUST 12
• TEEN WELCOMING PARTY after the first day of school at the Patrick Heath Public Library. Come starting at 4:15 p.m. just to unwind, meet new people and see what the library has in store for this school year. Music, snacks, games and creative stations where you can make buttons, try blackout poetry, or just hang out with friends.
• MUSIC IN THE PARK: Erica Daniels will be the featured act for Comfort’s “Music in the Park” series. The concert runs 7-8:30 p.m. at Comfort Park, 446 Broadway. The event is free; complimentary water and soft drinks are provided.
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 topics. This week: Aquifers. On Aug. 20, rain harvesting; and Aug. 27, drip irrigation.
AUGUST 15
• TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT at DeVino Cellars, 1109 S. Main St., from 4-10 p.m. All teachers will receive a free glass of wine and pick up school supplies collected from their teacher supply drive.
• ADULT NIGHT HIKE at Cibolo Nature Center. Enjoy a Cibolo Nature Center hike at sunset. The hike begins at 7:45 p.m. at a cost of $15 per adult. Details: [email protected].
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 again 12:30-4 p.m. Aug. 17. Register at: hillcountrysgottalent.com.
• DAY AT MO-RANCH: At $10 per person, guests can enjoy a full day of swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, playing volleyball, horseshoes and more at Mo-Ranch, 2229 FM 1340. Gates will open at 10 a.m. Details: www.moranch.org.
• FEED THE FAMILY by Das Festival of Kendall. From 11 a.m. until food runs out, Das festival volunteers will set up at Comfort Community Park and serve pulled pork sandwiches, sloppy joes, sides, snacks and drinks. The event is free to attend.
AUGUST 19
• GRIEFSHARE at St. John Lutheran Church, 315 Rosewood Ave. in Boerne. This begins a 13-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions include videos and discussions in a faith-based setting. Tuesday sessions are 10 a.m. to noon; Wednesday sessions are 6-8 p.m. Details: www.griefshare.com.
• LUNCH AND LEARN: Presented by Casie North, this session will cover the topic of dementia. The event will be hosted at the Comfort Golden Age Center, 628 Front St. beginning at 11:30 a.m. RSVP by Aug. 15 to 830-9953032 or www.myactivecenter.com.
AUGUST 20
• TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION update led by Joyce Yanuzzi, district director for State Sen. Donna Campbell, who will provide an update on the accomplishments of the Texas Legislature. Doors at The Kronkosky Center, 17 Old San Antonio Road, will open at 5:30 p.m., program starts at 6 p.m.; a dinner will be served. Registration is $25.
AUGUST 21
• FUNGI FEAST: MUSHROOM Cooking Experience, hosted at Herff Farm, and led by the experts at the Central Texas Mycological Society. Tickets for the class, which runs 5-6:30 p.m., are $40. Attendees will learn how to blend culinary artistry with mushroom know-how.
AUGUST 28-31
• KENDALL COUNTY FAIR: The 119th annual Kendall County Fair opens, featuring family fun including a livestock show, rodeo, arts and crafts, food vendors and other entertainment. The fair will begin on Thursday morning and run until Sunday evening.
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.
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