OCTOBER 29
• ROOTED IN RESILIENCE Water Series at Cibolo Nature Center. The final part of this four-part series is “Voices from the Cibolo: A Community Dialogue on What Comes Next,” a panel discussion moderated by Cibolo Center for Conservation CEO Tom Mengler. Tickets are $15 per person. The session begins at 6 p.m. at The Center, 140 City Park Road. For details, go to: cibolo.org or phone 830-249-4616.
• BOERNE JOB FAIR: Looking for a job in Boerne? Come to the job fair and meet potential employers. Hosted from 9 a.m. to noon at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St.
OCTOBER 30
• PARKINSON’S DISEASE WORKSHOP hosted by TRIO Rehabilitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St. Learn about symptoms, treatment options and the benefits of exercise and therapy while enjoying a provided lunch. RSVP required. Contact: 830-331-8604.
• HALLOWEEN NIGHT HIKE at Guadalupe River State Park. Explore the park’s nocturnal wildlife and unravel the mysteries of nature after dark, and maybe even spot a few creatures of the night. Hike runs 7-8:30 p.m.; tickets are $7 per adult; free for 12 and under. Contact: 830-438-2656.
• PETITION SIGNING PARTY for the Kendall County Republican Party from 6-8 p.m. at Tusculum Brewing, 236 S. Main St, Boerne. Meet Republican candidates, sign petitions and show support while enjoying food and drinks available for purchase.
OCTOBER 31
• KCAMC GOLF TOURNAMENT: Support local students at the 30th annual Kendall County Aggie Moms’ Club Golf Tournament at The Buckhorn Golf Course. Enjoy a morning of golf with breakfast, lunch, drinks and prizes included. Check-in begins at 7 a.m.; the scramble shotgun start is set for 8:30 a.m., and lunch begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds fund scholarships for Kendall County students attending Texas A&M University. Contact: [email protected].
NOVEMBER 1
• VET-FEST AND FUNDRAISER: The second annual Hill Country Vet-Fest at MarktPlatz in Fredericksburg goes 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and features food, drinks, live entertainment, games, vendors and veteran resources. Contact: 830-992-3375 or visit mealsforvets.org.
• THE CENTER BENEFIT, “Beneath the Hill Country Sky.” Support this fall benefit concert featuring singer-songwriter William Beckmann at Estancia at Thunder Valley. Doors open at 6p.m.; the concert and a live auction begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds support The Center’s programs for aging adults. Details: thecenterboerne.org.
• COMFORT BLOOD DRIVE: The Comfort Lions Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 519 Third St., in Comfort. Donors are encouraged to stop by and help save lives. Contact: 830-995-3020.
• FIRST SATURDAY ON MAIN: Experience Boerne’s First Saturday for an evening of shopping, dining and community fun along the Hill Country Mile. From 5-9 p.m., enjoy live music, exclusive discounts and special offers from local shops and boutiques.
• CHRISTMAS BAZAAR at The Center at Kronkosky, 17 Old San Antonio Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will be able to browse more than 20 booths featuring crafts, jewelry, books and baked goods.
NOVEMBER 2
• CHILI COOK-OFF: Come support the firstever “Cookin’ for a Cure for ALZ” at Mikey’s Chicken & Tavern, 25930 I-10 West, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make the best chili and support Alzheimer’s research. Prize packages of $500, $300 and $100 to the top three teams. Chili prep begins at 8 p.m., tasting is slated for 1 p.m. To register, go to: [email protected] or call 210-275-3998.
NOVEMBER 4
• NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY of Texas meeting at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, from 6-8 p.m. The speaker will be Jon Zeitler, a science and operations officer for the Austin-San Antonio weather officer. Details: 402-880-2081.
NOVEMBER 6
• SOURDOUGH WORKSHOP at Herff Farm: Join a hands-on class from 6:30-8:30 p.m., covering the history, science and art of sourdough. Cost is $60. Attendees will take home kitchen tools and an established sourdough starter. Contact: [email protected].
NOVEMBER 8
• SECOND SATURDAY VOLUNTEERING: From 9 a.m. to noon, earn volunteer hours and learn about organic gardening while helping maintain gardens at the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. No experience is required.
• RECRAFTED NATURE CRAFT hosts a free natural craft class for kids from 10 a.m. to noon at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. This week’s theme is “Ornaments.”
• STORYTIME WITH MS. Constance at Herff Farm: Storytime will take place at Herff House at 10:30 a.m. This week’s theme is “Goats.”
• SISTERDALE VFD SUPPER and Raffle. Join one of the Hill Country’s favorite traditions at the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department Hunters Supper and Raffle. The event runs 5-9 p.m. at the VFD, 1207 Sisterdale Road, about 12 miles north of Boerne. Great food, raffle prizes and a chance to support your local volunteer fire department. No tickets required; barbecue plates by donation.
• MUSIC IN THE CAVE featuring Joseph Kuipers and Uko Adams. Step into a breathtaking musical journey with Joseph Kuipers, cello, and Uko Adams, guzheng as they perform “Songs of the Silk Road.”From 7-9 p.m. at Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. Tickets $40 in advance. Details: 830-537-4212.
• AUTHOR ALLEY by the Boerne Bookshop in the alley that leads to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street. A half-dozen local authors set up to promote their books. Visit with them from 1-5 p.m. and find your next favorite book. Details: 830-249-0000.
• 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 donations are welcome.
• MUSTANG CAR SHOW by Texas Hill Country Mustang Club from 8:30-11 a.m. at Ford of Boerne, 31480 I-10 West in Boerne. Mustang fans and classic car lovers are invited to the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club’s Annual Fall Car Show. Guests can enjoy breakfast tacos, coffee and community fun while voting for awards.
• HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE celebrates its 20th anniversary with live music, a barbecue dinner with drinks, and family-friendly activities like hayrides, longhorn photos, s’mores, yard games, and stargazing from 4-9:30 p.m. at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch. Contact: chanee@hillcountryalliance. org.
• PRIVATE & HOMESCHOOL FAIR: St. John Lutheran Church, 315 Rosewood Ave., presents its first private and homeschool fair. From 1-3 p.m., explore local private schools, homeschool groups, and faith-based programs. Learn about curriculum, admissions, tuition and scholarships. Details: [email protected].
NOVEMBER 9
• DAS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Das Festival of Kendall will host its second annual Charity Golf Tournament at The Buckhorn Golf Course in Comfort. Golfers can enjoy 18 holes, dinner, prizes, and fun contests. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.; the four-man team shotgun start begins at noon. Limited to first 25 teams signing up. Details: www. dasfestival.org/golf.
NOVEMBER 11
• BOERNE FARMERS MARKET runs 4-7 p.m. at 402 E. Blanco Road. Explore the bounty of local farmers and growers, homesteaders, ranchers and artisans, and enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of the market. Details: 830-510-3429.
• VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON: St. John Lutheran School invites all veterans to a complimentary veterans’ luncheon after the Veterans Day programs in town. Veterans, spouses, children and grandchildren are all welcome to attend.
NOVEMBER 13
• BOERNE AREA DEMOCRATS will host Kendall Scudder, chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, at their 11:30 a.m. meeting at the 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen, 110 Market Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
NOVEMBER 15
• HERFF HOUSE TOURS at the Farmers Market at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, Boerne. Step back in time with a tour of our historic Herff House at Herff Farm, an 1800s homestead, and experience the drama and wonder of early Texas life. Tours take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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