MAY 13
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 Second Saturday Teaching Garden Volunteering, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about organic gardening while helping us maintain our demonstration gardens at our Teaching Garden at the Herff Farm. Help us weed, water, use garden tools, and all the wonderful things that are needed to help maintain a beautiful organic garden. No experience is required. Register at www. cibolo. org Reminder: 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.
11th Annual Headwaters for Heroes Combat Veterans & Gold Star Families Benefit, Headwaters Saloon in Harper, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bring the kids to the 11th Annual Headwaters for Heroes Combat Veterans & Gold Star Families Benefit! Sporting Clay Shoot with 10 stations, Open Car Show, Motorcycle Rally, Kids Carnival, Live Auction, Live Music All Day with Josh Peak, Justin Heflin, & The Jason Allen Band, BBQ Dinner, Dance after Auction, Vendors: Food, Guns, Knives, Arts, and more!
Genealogical Society of Kendall County Garage Sale, 114 E Blanco, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Genealogical Society of Kendall County for a garage sale benefitting the Family History Place! The community is welcome to donate items to GSKC to be added to the sale. Please contact Karla Abbott for more information. (813) 503- 1647.
Boerne Market Days, Boerne Main Plaza, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend a day browsing the market and visiting the many downtown boutiques, galleries and restaurants for a unique Hill Country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, antiques, and more!
Boerne Art Waddle, Downtown Boerne, 10 a.m. to 5 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 Boerne Handmade Market, The Cana Ballroom, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Boerne Handmade Market is the largest market of its kind in South Texas. It is a two-day event featuring 75+ handmade-only vendors, including jewelry, apparel, leather goods, toys, home décor, and art, handmade candles, food, drink, and more. Kids under 12 are free and tickets can be purchased at the door.
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!
Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural Museum, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.
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!
Second Saturday Author Signing, PHPL, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sci-Fi/Fantasy author Joseph A. Schiller will be in our Library on Saturday, May 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He’ll be signing copies of his novel “Upon the Arrival of Dawn.” Please stop by to meet the author, and take a look at his book!
MAY 14
Boerne Market Days, Boerne Main Plaza, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend a day browsing the market and visiting the many downtown boutiques, galleries and restaurants for a unique hill country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, antiques, and more.
MAY 15
Herff Farm Bird Survey, Herff Farm, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will help identify and count bird species in the riparian, savannah and human structure habitats of Herff Farm and submit findings to eBird (on online database administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology). There will be several miles of walking on generally flat ground. All levels of birding experience are welcome! This will be a good opportunity to practice and expand birding skills. Please register at www.cibolo.org Boerne Chamber Golf Classic, Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club, 9 a.m. Enjoy a day of golf, networking, awesome player perks and delicious food and drinks at the Boerne Chamber Annual Golf Classic, presented by Cavender Chevrolet! An awards ceremony and happy hour will be held after the tournament.
Christian Job Corps Prepped for Life, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Women, join Prepped For Life, a life-changing program. Do something for you, find space for grace, learn your gifts, build confidence, learn healthy behaviors, destress anxiety, polish communications, find God’s purpose for you, apply for jobs or volunteer. Registration is FREE at www.cjcboerne.org/programs 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.
Food for Thought Book Discussion Group, PHPL, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The Food for Thought Book Discussion Group will meet on Monday, May 15, 2023, to discuss the book “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro. Please note, this is a special date!
MAY 16
BOND (Boerne Open Neighborhood Discussion) Meeting, Zoom, 5:30 p.m. Join the City of Boerne’s Planning Department on Zoom for a ‘Boerne Open Neighborhood Discussion’ regarding proposed rezoning and a special use permit. The Zoom link can be found at www.ci.boerne.tx.us Special Called City Council Meeting, Boerne City Hall, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Canvass Election Results 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.
MAY 17
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 Economic Real Estate Forecast, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join u for a private event where the following things will be discussed: current financial market and environment update; understanding private equity and the essentials of private markets; and real estate updates and forecast. RSVP: aleerhoff@pciaweath. com or 830-816-5131 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 18
Boerne Chamber Board of Directors Meeting, Boerne Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information please contact: sandieford1950@ gmail. com Ribbon Cutting for Swing Strong Inc., Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Swing Strong Inc. is a -profit organization formed to raise money and awareness of Parkinson’s disease through the Michael J Fox Foundation, by hosting various charitable events in the local community. This ribbon cutting will be on the event lawn behind the Tapatio Clubhouse, between hole 9 and 18 on the golf course.
Men’s Night at Free Roam Brewery, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The brewery is inviting men out to the beer garden once a month for some brews and inspirational speeches from a variety of guest speakers. This open invitation is for gentlemen aged 13 and up and is designed to provide a sense of community and camaraderie in a safe space where ‘guys can just be guys.’ Guests to the event can also enjoy a myriad of tasty food options provided by local food trucks as well as the brewery’s own libations throughout the evening.
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 19
Family Night Hike, Cibolo Nature Center, 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Enjoy the Cibolo at night! Join the trails at sunset and discover the various living organisms that call the Cibolo home. Family Night Hikes are great ways to explore the Cibolo and for children to see what lives in the park in the dark! This hike is suitable for families with small children. Contact nlawrence@cibolo. org for any questions.
Kendall County Nonprofit Monthly Lunch Bunch Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A social forum for Non-Profit Boerne Chamber of Commerce members has been created. The purpose of our group is to make sure that every Kendall County nonprofit leader is aware of what is happening in the community, reduce any silos of information and to create peer mentorship/collaboration. Lunch is provided, so please RSVP to holly@boerne. org Ribbon Cutting at Crestmont Private Wealth, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Crestmont Private Wealth is dedicated to providing independent and proactive financial advice to their clients. This includes financial planning, investment management, risk management, and generational planning. Crestmont devotes themselves and their resources to building meaningful, long-term relationships with their clients. Crestmont will be awarded one of the first awards from the Boerne Historical Society since 2009, along with a Native Plant Pollinator recognition.
Movie in the Park: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Main Plaza Park, 7 p.m. Boerne Parks and Recreation hosts Movies in the Park during the spring and summer months. These free, family friendly screenings are a great time for everyone. Movie start at sundown, but come out early for some pre-movie fun starting at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks as you enjoy some free entertainment before the movie.
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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