JULY 22
• Farmers Market at Herff Farm, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. Information available at www. cibolo. org
• Art in Conservation: Watercolor Class, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to noon. Join artist Rebecca Burritt in watercolor class and learn to paint with the practice of the basic techniques; glazing, wetin- wet, dry brush and more. Registration is preferred, beginners are welcome; recommended age is 12 and up. Registration and information available at www. cibolo. org.
• 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; children under 10, veterans and law enforcement are free.
• Kuhlmann-King Museum Tours. Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex, noon 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 an instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum). No cost to attend.
• The Bookshop Under the Windmill, next to the Patrik Heath Public Library, operates 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Find great books, magazines, and movies at great prices. The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the library.
JULY 23
• Hill Country Bridal Brunch at Dos Palomas Ranch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend the first annual Hill Country Bridal Brunch. Tour the venue, meet vendors, enjoy brunch bites, and view live wedding demonstrations. Bring your babes, your boo, and anyone else, too. Info at: www.dospalomasranch. com
• CYO Sports and Recreational Program registration, St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Girls’ volleyball registration begins through the CYO program at St. Peter’s. CYO offers competitive sports and recreation activities for Boerne youth between 3 and 16. Girls and boys basketball, cheer and other programs will begin soon. Information at: stpetersboerne. com/ cyo.
JULY 24
• Summer Camp at the Cibolo, Cibolo Nature Center from July 24-28, for “Quest at the Cibolo.” Campers will explore the world of nature at Nature Camp, Art Camp, or Culinary Camp. All activities will be held at the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm, where kids will have a chance to explore our 160-plus acres.
• Savvy with Samsa, Heath Public Library lobby, 10-11 a.m. Oemuer is out in the lobby most Monday mornings to help answer any technology-related questions.
JULY 25
• Ribbon-cutting at United Rentals, 29880 I-10 West, from 1:30-2 p.m. As the world’s largest rental equipment company, United Rentals is committed to providing customers with a range of equipment options to support their sustainability goals. They serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and more.
• Art Beyond The Crayons, Boerne YMCA, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Art Beyond The Crayons is a mixed-media art class designed to allow children to work with a variety of mediums as well as give each child the opportunity to express themselves through art. $25 for members, $55 for non-members, and an additional supply fee.
• Boerne City Council meeting, 6-8 p.m. The meeting can be livestreamed at www.ci.boerne. tx. us
• ABENDKONZERTE, Main Plaza Park, 7:30 p.m. Come hear traditional German music and stories of Boerne’s historic past. No cost to attend.
• Teacup Techie, Heath Library lobby, 10-11 a.m. Alicia is in the lobby Tuesday mornings to help answer technology-related questions.
JULY 26
• Nature Explorers, Herff Farm, 11:30 a.m. Homeschoolers ages 5-10 and their families are welcome to join the Nature Explorers Homeschool Program at the Herff Farm for a summer semester of, “Where does your food come from?” Learn about organic gardening, nutrition, and cooking. Information and registration at: www.cibolo.org.
• Art in Conservation: Drawing from Nature, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to noon. 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, learn to draw what is seen through interpretation. Registration and more, at: www. cibolo. org.
• Workshop: Biblically Responsible Investing, at Boerne Chamber of Commerce, 9-10 a.m. Educational workshop featuring PAX Financial Group, LLC. This workshop aims to help attendees build quality portfolios of inspiring companies that align with biblical values. Inspired screening methodology is aligned with Christian values, completely transparent, and expansive. Registration is required; $10 for Chamber members, $35 for future members.
• Chamber Wednesday Leads Group, Boerne Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 11 a.m.noon. 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 information contact: melissa@ boerne. org.
• Parenting Resources Fair, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 315 Rosewood,11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a resource fair compiled of businesses who serve families and kids, including pediatricians, dentists, family/newborn photographers, ultrasound boutiques, summer camps, schools and more. Spend the afternoon with them learning what their members have to offer. Free to attend.
• The Bookshop Under the Windmill, next to Heath Public Library, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Find great books, magazines, and movies at great prices. The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the library.
•“Ask Alison” Tech Hour, library lobby, 1-2 p.m. Meet with Alison Topper for technical assistance in the library’s main lobby.
JULY 27
• Cibolo Summer Series: July Hikes, Cibolo Nature Center, 9-11 a.m. These easy, investigative, and enriching walks will explore a different topic/ niche that connects the Hill Country landscape. Common trees of the Cibolo riparian zone and beyond. Learn more about the woodlands of Boerne and the richness of diversity. Field identification, pioneer usage, holistic usage and identification factoids abound. $10 to attend, 18 years and older.
• Chamber Thursday Leads Group, Boerne Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 8-9 a.m. 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, contact: melissa@ boerne. org.
• Before 9 Morning Mingle, Cavender Chevrolet, 8:45-10 a.m. Mix and mingle with fellow chamber members and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. Morning Mingles are free for all chamber members. Boerne Before 9 Morning Mingle will be the morning version of the chamber’s After 5 Mixers.
• Drawing Club, Heath Library conference room, 1:30-3:30 p.m. This is not a drawing class, but a group of people that get together to hone their own drawing skills.
• Carlos.com, Heath Library firstfloor lobby, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Carlos is in the lobby on Thursday afternoons to help answer any technology- related questions.
JULY 28
•Member Orientation, Boerne Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Member Orientation is for their newest members, new employees of established members, or veteran members who would like a refresher. Attendees will get detailed information on the Boerne chamber and the benefits of membership. RSVP by emailing shelly@ boerne. org.
• Active Movement, Heath Library community room, 10-11 a.m. Join LaVada Smith for the ancient meditative, easy movement practice of Qi gong. Dress comfortably, no special equipment or mats needed. This program is part of the Silver Library Initiative.
UPCOMING: AUGUST 17 • Kendall County Republican Club meeting at Nelson City Dance Hall at 6 p.m. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy from District 21 will be the featured speaker at this meeting. This will be “Summer Casual Night,” so dress cool and comfortably, enjoy dinner, and meet Rep. Roy. Cost is $30 per person. Register on the link at the KCRC website. Deadline to register is August 3.
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