Calendar Of Events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

MARCH 16

BOERNE CONCERT BAND presents “A Night to Remember.” Come enjoy musical selections like The Trombone King, American Fiddle Tune Variations, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lawrence of Arabia and more, from 3-4 p.m. in the Boerne High School auditorium. The band is made up of musical members from all over the Texas Hill Country and from all walks of life.

MARCH 17

BOERNE CHAMBER GOLF Classic, presented by Cavender Chevrolet, at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club. The event will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. An awards ceremony and happy hour will be held after the tournament. Contact the chamber at 830-249-8000 or [email protected] for details.

COMEDY SHOW & GAME Night at DeVino Cellars. From 7:30-9 p.m., guests will get a stand-up comedy show and game night all in one. Not a board game night; the interactive group games are just as fun to watch as they are to play. Tickets are $20 and available at eventbrite.com.

MARCH 20

SPAGHETTI DINNER ‘FRIENDRAISER’: The Benedictine Sisters of Boerne invite the public to join them from 5-7 p.m. for this year’s Feast of St. Benedict spaghetti dinner and gift baskets drawing, all in the Cana Ballroom, 202 W. Kronkosky St. Enjoy a great meal and support the Sisters’ “Friend-raiser” event. Tickets are $20 each; sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are still available.

TLU CHOIRS TOUR: The Texas Lutheran University Choir’s annual spring tour lands in Comfort today, at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 318 High St. in Comfort, before moving on to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Marble Falls March 21. Performances are free and open to the public.

MARCH 21

LANDOWNER STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Cibolo Nature Center auditorium, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. Join experts from the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute and Hill Country Alliance, who will discuss stewardship in the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape region. Speakers will cover everything from riparian management strategies and native grassland restoration to landowner opportunities through the Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Register at cibolo.org.

ADULT NIGHT HIKE: Night hikes for adults at Cibolo Nature Center are longer hikes, using unfamiliar trails. Hike begins at 7:15 p.m. and typically runs to about 8:45 p.m. Expect to spend time without flashlights in hopes of viewing nocturnal wildlife. Cost is $15 per adult hiker (from a “mature teenager” and up).

MARCH 22

KCFA GARAGE SALE at the KCFA Fairgrounds. Started spring cleaning? Cleared your clutter? Or just looking to land the next great treasure? Rent a space or show up to shop at the fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for garage sale finds, handmade crafts, unique collections and artwork. Email Marilyn Culak at kmculak@gvtc. com for more.

COMMUNITY SHRED DAY in conjunction with the 12th annual KCFA Community Garage Sale at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. The secure Shred-It truck will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until it is full, whichever comes first. The fee will be donation based. Limit is eight file boxes per person.

NEST OPEN HOUSE: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees will be able to tour The Nest, 33 Herff Road, and meet its knowledgeable staff, learn about the curriculum and the schedules they offer, and see the unique classroom cottages and outdoor play areas.

BLUEGRASS JAM: BRING an instrument and play along or just show up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to listen to the bluegrass jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The Agri-Cultural, 102 City Park Road. The event is free to the public, but donations are welcome.

ORGANIC GARDENING SERIES is designed to provide practical skills and knowledge for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. The focus of this class is “Companion Planting, Native Pants & Pollinators.” Classes, $35 each, run 1:30-3 p.m. at the Herff Farm. To sign up, visit cibolo.org.

OUTDOOR FAMILY FAIR by Boerne Parks and Recreation. The Outdoor Family Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., connects families with community-focused services and organizations. Come learn about resources and organizations in the Boerne area.

IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE by the Inishfree School of Irish Dancing during the Outdoor Family Fair mentioned previously. The Inishfree School has locations throughout the United States and abroad in Belfast. Check the daily schedule at Outdoor Fest for performance times.

MARCH 26

HUMAN TRAFFICKING MEETING: The meeting’s discussion panel will include a federal prosecutor, federal law enforcement officer, a human trafficking survivor and a prevention educator/advocate. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served by The Center, 17 Old San Antonio Road. Register at www.kendallcountyrepublicanclub. com.

MARCH 28

SECOND ANNUAL CASINO Night: The Comfort Golden Age Center hosts its second annual Casino Night 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hermann Sons Camp Hilltop dining hall, 170 Hilltop Camp Road in Comfort. Guests will enjoy casino play tables, music, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, games and other surprises. Goal of the fundraiser to is raise additional funding for renovations at the Golden Age Center. $75 per ticket in advance, $85 at the door. Ticket includes gaming chips and food.

BIRDING WITH PURPOSE: Socialize with fellow “bird nerds” while partaking in hors d’oeuvres. The event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hunke Gathering Halle at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, features Alamo Chapter Texas Master Naturalists Patsy and Tom Inglet, who will lead a talk describing the various ways to put a love for birds, and birding skills, to work.

MARCH 29

OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW: Come to the Boerne Hill Country Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Bevy Hotel, 101 Herff Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and again from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 30). Show is packed with expert speakers, hands-on workshops and vendors ready to inspire your next project. For details, go to: boernehomeandoutdoorlivingshow. com.

APRIL 10

BOERNE AREA DEMOCRATS guest speaker is State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, District 116 representative, beginning at noon at the Longhorn Cafe, 369 S. Esser St. Fischer will discuss the 89th legislative session including the state budget, school funding and vouchers, and property tax relief. Those intending to eat lunch should arrive slightly earlier, to do so.

DIVA SPRING FLING: From 5-9 p.m., join hundreds of Boerne area women for an evening of shopping, drawings and refreshments. Participants will receive a flower crown and a Diva bag, while supplies last. Vendors can contact Steely Lott at the chamber, [email protected].

MAY 3

MUSIC ON THE MILE: Enjoy music, food and fun from noon to 11 p.m. along Main Street and River Road in Boerne. Artists from several music genres will play on stages throughout the Hill Country Mile and beyond. Come listen to your favorite artists while munching on local specialties of food and drinks. No charge to attend.