MAY 06
Farmers Market at Herff Farm, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore our fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. More information available at www. cibolo. org Art in Conservation: Watercolor Class, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join artist Rebecca Burritt in watercolor class where you learn to paint with the practice of the basic techniques; glazing, wet-in-wet, dry brush and more. Registration is preferred, beginners are welcome and recommended age is 12 and up. Registration and more information are available at www. cibolo. org Gardening 101 Series, Herff Farm, 11 a.m. The Gardening 101 Series is intended for gardeners of all levels and ages. Classes will cover topics from soil care to harvesting and everything in between! Learn from accomplished gardeners Sherry Lim, Mark Mason, Keith Amelung, & more. These classes are during the Farmers Market, and we invite you to join as many classes as you’d like! There is a suggested donation of $10 per family.
Moondance Outdoor Concerts – Lost Mule Band, Cibolo Nature Center, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Moondance 2023 outdoor concert series is here! Pack a picnic and head over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the oak trees! More information, including ticket purchases, can be found at www. cibolo. org Boerne Lemonade Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lemonade Day is a community program hosted by The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce that teaches young people the entrepreneurial skills they need to start, own and operate their own business, a lemonade stand! Registration is FREE and includes a Lemonade Day backpack and access to lessons on business plans, loans, marketing, advertising, permits, and other important topics. More information can be found at lemonadeday.org/ boerne 11th Annual Derby Extravaganza, Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Something special happens at Bending Branch Winery the first Saturday of every May. Join a celebration of Dr. Bob and Brenda Young’s Kentucky roots! Enjoy a funfilled afternoon at the beautiful Bending Branch Estate with live music, food, wine, hats, horses, and mint juleps. Tickets are $60 for general admission.
Texas Mini Milkers, Kendall County Fairgrounds Livestock Barn, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come learn about dairy goats at the Texas Two-Step Dairy Goat Show! Watch as exhibitors and their goats strut their stuff in this MDGA and ADGA show!
Old Jail Museum Tours, The Old Jail Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour the Old Jail Museum and enjoy its unique exhibits! Tickets are $5 for adults, and children under 10, veterans and law enforcement are free!
Kuhlmann-King Museum Tours, Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Take a tour around the Kuhlmann- King property to step back in time!
Boerne Radio Classics with Miss Constance, Boerne Radio (KBRN FM 103.9 and AM 1500), 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. They’re bringing back the radio serials of the past as each week we share a part of a children’s classic book. Humor, drama, and suspense as each week you await the next installment!
The Bookshop Under the Windmill, next to PHPL Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!
MAY 08
Kendall County Commissioners Court, Kendall County Courthouse, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting for Texas Spirit Apparel, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join a ribbon cutting celebrating Texas Spirit Apparel! Texas Spirit Apparel is a family- owned and operated small business in the Hill Country that offers large group apparel, and much more! From fundraising items and spirit wear to branded company items and custom work, they have endless options! They also offer a giveback discount for non-profit organizations and schools that assist in your fundraising efforts.
Savvy with Samsa, PHPL Lobby, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oemuer is out in the lobby most Monday mornings to help answer your technology related questions.
MAY 09
HR 101, Greater Chamber Boerne Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Join an educational workshop from 19:21 HR Consultants! 19:21 HR was created to put people at the forefront of benefits and HR services. Their goal is to be a strategic partner for growing businesses because they understand the trials associated with entrepreneurship. The event cost is $10 for Chamber members and $35 for future members. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Ribbon Cutting at Lonestar Country Creations, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join a ribbon cutting celebrating Lonestar Country Creations! Lonestar Country Creations offers antiques, jewelry, art, fashion, and floral. The owner and her husband created the business for their sons who have autism. The oldest, Casey, is a contributing artist and well known locally for his original paintings, jewelry design, and homemade soaps. Travis is also a manager and helps run the store.
Ribbon Cutting at Hill Country SPCA, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join a ribbon cutting celebrating Hill Country SPCA! Hill Country SPCA strives for safety, community and a home for every pet in the Hill Country! Their mission is to give every pet the best life possible through successful rescue, adoption, community relationships, awareness, and advocacy. They offer foster pets, volunteer opportunities, fundraising activities and more! City Council Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting can be livestreamed at www.ci.boerne.tx,us Teacup Techie, PHPL Lobby, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Alicia is out in the lobby most Tuesday mornings to help answer your technology- related questions.
Coloring Crew for Teens, PHPL The Hub, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens 11-17 are invited to wind down after a long day of school with our relaxing coloring club! Join us each Tuesday at 4:00 p. m.!
Sound Meditation, PHPL Community Room, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This sound meditation experience combines sounds of didgeridoo, Tibetan and crystal bowls, poetry, and Sacred Silence. Steve Daniel and Susan Damon have enjoyed long-standing paths of spiritual exploration, meditation, and deep appreciation for the natural world. As life partners, Susan and Steve are blessed to share meditation, music, art, and poetry, Divinely Co-Creating in everyday life and for sacred gatherings.
MAY 10
Art in Conservation: Drawing from Nature, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Observing the natural world with a pencil allows you to explore your environments, as you carefully follow the shapes, textures, and interplay of light and shadow. With the practice of basic skills; of sighting, proportion, value, line quality and detail, we learn to draw what we see through our interpretation. Registration and more information are available at www.cibolo. org Cibolo Nature Center and Trails will be CLOSED to the public from Wednesday, May 10th, and will reopen Sunday, May 14th. The volunteer community scientists will be surveying and examining our plants and wildlife.
Leadership Boerne Graduation, Herff Farm, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. They are thrilled to celebrate the newest graduates of the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Boerne program! This event is invitation only for the Class of 2023 and their guests. RSVP is required. Please contact [email protected] for more details.
Morningside Menger Springs Expansion, The Bevy Hotel, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Texas Hill Country’s most hospitable senior living community is expanding with elegant terrace homes in the heart of Boerne. More information can be learned at this session. RSVP to 830-816-4498 Chamber Wednesday Leads Group, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how you can be part of the Chamber’s exclusive Leads Group Program and join with other dedicated Chamber member business professionals to grow and expand your business. This group fosters business development through regular meetings where each member represents a different industry or industry subset. Members educate themselves about their products/services and pass qualified leads/referrals to each other. For more information contact: melissa@ boerne. org.
Ribbon Cutting at Town and Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join a ribbon cutting celebrating Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s remodel! Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center specialized in short and long-term rehabilitation and nursing services for those who are transitioning from home or an acute-care environment. They offer Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and memory support services, as well as home health and hospice services. Some of their amenities include a beauty salon, private rooms, transportation for their clients and more! The Bookshop Under the Windmill, next to PHPL Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!
“Ask Alison” Tech Hour, PHPL Lobby, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Meet with Alison Topper for technical assistance in the library’s main lobby.
Anime Wednesdays, PHPL The HUB, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens 11 - 17 are invited to meet in the HUB’s game room for anime, games, crafts, and discussions! If you love anime, this is a can’t miss program at the library! During this program, Xboxes will be unavailable. Please contact Alex Pena, the young adult coordinator, if you have any questions about this program: pena@ boernelibrary. org
MAY 11
Chamber Thursday Leads Group, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Learn how you can be part of the Chamber’s exclusive Leads Group Program and join with other dedicated Chamber member business professionals to grow and expand your business. This group fosters business development through regular meetings where each member represents a different industry or industry subset. Members educate themselves about their products/services and pass qualified leads/referrals to each other. For more information contact: melissa@ boerne. org.
Senior Services Network, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The members of the Senior Services Network meet to provide education, training, guidance and advocacy to the senior community. The goal is to continue our member-driven culture by combining ideas, resources and volunteer service along with the Chamber’s professional staff. For more information, including location, please contact steely@boerne. org Ribbon Cutting at Monticello Homes in Esperanza Community, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join a ribbon cutting celebrating Monticello Homes! Monticello Homes has been building luxury homes in select communities for over 25 years. They provide seamless service from initial design, preliminary pricing, interior selections, contract through construction management and warranty services for their clients.
Ribbon Cutting at Assemble Cocktail, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join a ribbon cutting celebrating Assemble Cocktail Workshop! Assemble Cocktail Workshop is your one stop shop for all things cocktails! They offer event bartending services and specialty drinks, but the primary focus is the private cocktail workshops. These are great for bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate happy hours and more!
Boerne After 5 Mixer, Klein Smokehaus, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join the Boerne After 5 Mixer hosted by Klein Smokehaus! Mix and mingle with fellow Chamber members and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. Mixers are free for all Chamber Members to attend.
Design Review Committee, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting can be livestreamed at www.ci.boerne. tx. us Library Advisory Board Meeting, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Advisory Board’s responsibility is to: To advise the Library Director about the funding, planning, program development, operations, and capital development of the library; To advise the Library Director on the ongoing operations of the library. To advise the Library Director in the formulation of reasonable immediate and long-term policies for the library with the City Manager as chief administrative and executive officer of the City acting as the final arbiter in any appeals process.
The Bookshop Under the Windmill, next to PHPL Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!
Drawing Club, PHPL Conference Room, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Drawing Club meets in the library’s conference room each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. This is not a drawing class, but a group of people that get together to hone their own drawing skills.
Carlos.com, PHPL First Floor Lobby, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Carlos is out in the lobby most Thursday afternoons to help answer your technology-related questions.
MAY 12
Boerne Handmade Market, The Cana Ballroom, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Boerne Handmade Market is the largest market of its kind in South Texas. It is a twoday event featuring 75+ handmade- only vendors, including jewelry, apparel, leather goods, toys, home décor, and art, handmade candles, food, drink, and more. This first night is VIP Night and tickets must be purchased!
Boerne Art Waddle, Downtown Boerne, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The 11th Annual Boerne Art Waddle will be located along the Cibolo Creek Trail. This is a relaxed, fun event with the attributes of a major fine art event. Additional details to come. More information can be found at eventsoffmain.com The Bookshop Under the Windmill, next to PHPL Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!
Active Movement, PHPL Community Room, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join LaVada Smith as she guides you through the ancient meditative, easy movement practice of Qi gong, each Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the community room. Dress comfortably, no special equipment or mats needed. This program is part of our Silver Library Initiative. Friday Fight Club, PHPL The Hub, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Are you a gamer? Teens who are 11-17 are invited to join in on the fun in the HUB on Fridays as we throw down on Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and Mario Party on the Projector. For more information about this program, please contact Alex Pena: [email protected]
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