AUGUST 20
• EVENING MOUNTAIN BIKE ride takes off from 346 Flat Rock Creek Road in Comfort. Get there at 6:30 p.m.; group ride starts at 6:45 and wraps up by 8:15 p.m. This is a free ride on Wednesdays only. Contact: Jimmy Dreiss, hjimmy@flatrockranchtx. com.
• TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION update led by Joyce Yanuzzi, district director for State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), 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.
• NONPROFIT DAY MIXER presented by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. This is a special mixer to celebrate those in the nonprofit community! Light food and drinks will be provided by Peggy’s on the Green. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• 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, Rain Harvesting; on Aug. 27, Drip Irrigation.
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.
• JAVELINA HD BIKE Night: Attendees meet at Javelina Harley-Davidson at 5:30 p.m. and ride to Salvador Dobbs for music, food, cold drinks and lots of giveaways. Contact 830-755-5202.
AUGUST 23
• BOERNE MUNICIPAL POOL remains open Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 7 p.m., through Aug. 31. Admission the pool, at 106 City Park Road, is $4 per person for Boerne residents, and $5 for all others.
• BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the bluegrass jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural at 102 City Park Road. The music runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a free event; donations welcome.
• 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.
• SIP AND SAVOR with Martini & Company. Join DeVino Cellars, 1109 S. Main St., for an evening of sparkle and flavor at “Pop, Sip & Savor,” a refined champagne tasting experience. The event will be 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $54.13. Contact 210-563-1002.
AUGUST 28
• FALL GARDENING SERIES: This fourpart series is designed for plant lovers of all experience levels. Today: “Propagation from Cuttings;” next week, “How to Turn Your Lawn Into a Garden.” Classes at Herff Farm are 6-7:30 p.m.; participation is $35 individually, or $100 for all four weeks. Details: https://cibolo.org or 830-249-4616.
• KENDALL COUNTY FAIR: The 119th annual Kendall County Fair opens its gates, featuring family fun including a livestock show, rodeo, arts and crafts, food vendors and other entertainment. The Queen’s Court is announced on Thursday; the fair runs through Sunday.
AUGUST 30
• BOERNE COMMUNITY THEATRE’s latest presentation, “Don’t Talk To The Actors,” opens for a three-weekend run through Sept. 14. Best-laid plans go awry when cast and crew of a Broadway-bound play resort to manipulation, diva-like behavior and chaotic abandon to get what they want. Tickets are $20-$24 for Thursday (7:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday (8 p.m.), and Sunday (2:30 p.m.) showtimes. Tickets online at boernetheatre. org or by calling 830-249-9166.
• COUNTY FAIR PARADE: The 119th Annual Kendall County Fair parade is set for 10 a.m. on the Hill Country Mile. Floats, marching units, bands and just plain folks come from all over South Texas to participate in the parade. Don’t miss it.
SEPTEMBER 2
• NATIVE PLANT SPEAKER: Eddie Seidensticker, a board member of the Kendall Soil & Water Conservation District, will speak on “Native grasses of the Texas Hill Country” at the Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne chapter’s meeting, from 6-8 p.m. at Hunke Hall, Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. Social and potluck begins at 6 p.m.; program begins at 6:45 p.m. Meeting is open to the public; for details, email: boerne-chapter@npsot. org.
SEPTEMBER 4
• COMFORT CHAMBER MIXER set for 5:30-7 p.m. at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve, 716 FM 289, Comfort, hosted by the Kendall County Partnership for Parks. Enjoy an evening of networking, engaging conversations and delicious bites. Admission? Just $2! Details: [email protected], or 830-995-3131.
SEPTEMBER 5
• FAMILY NIGHT HIKE at Cibolo Nature Center. The night hike runs 7:15-8:45 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]; 830-249-4616.
SEPTEMBER 6
• BASEBALL MOVIE NIGHT: Join the Boerne Youth Baseball Athletic Association for this special night: two legendary baseball movies — “The Sandlot” and “Rookie Of The Year” — showing at Northrup Park (37550 I-10) in a fundraiser for the Ingram Little League. General admission $10 p/person; VIP seating/parking, and a family 4-pack are available. Details: 210-8850213 or go to: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/ingram-field-of-dreams
• MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES welcomes the Texas String Assembly from 7-9 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets are $15 for 12 and older; bring chairs or a blanket, bring a cooler, and expectations to enjoy some good music.
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