SEPTEMBER 9
• Farmers Market at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore the fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. For details: www.cibolo.org.
• Second Saturday Teaching Garden volunteering, Herff Farm, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about organic gardening while helping to maintain demonstration gardens. Help weed, water, use garden tools, and all that is needed to help maintain a beautiful organic garden. No experience is required. Register at www.cibolo. org.
• Nature Immersion Walk, 9-11 a.m. at Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. Certified forest therapy guide Grant Lucas will lead participants in gentle mindfulness practices along the Woodland Trail, helping them tune in and cultivate a profound connection with the natural world around them. After the 1.5-mile walk, participants will sit for a traditional tea ceremony. For more: gflboerne@ gmail. com.
• Sourdough Workshop, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to noon. Discuss the history of bread-making and learn the secrets behind sourdough’s unique tangy flavor, longer shelf life, and exceptional nutritional profile. Attendees will make a loaf from a “mother yeast” that has been used for more than 100 years. Advance registration is required; no walk-ins. Register at: www.cibolo.org.
• Wellness in Nature: The Teen Series, Herff Farm, 1-2 p.m. Gillian Rodriguez will teach how to integrate nature and wellness practices for mental health throughout adolescence and emerging young adulthood.
• Boerne Market Days, Boerne Main Plaza, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Spend a day browsing the market and visiting downtown boutiques, galleries and restaurants for a unique Hill Country experience. Jewelry, plants, art, antiques, collectibles, and handcrafted bargains to be found.
• Seventh annual Back the Badge Trail 5K, Cibolo Nature Center, 7:309:30 a.m. The 5K will take place at the Cibolo Center for Conservation. Proceeds go to local law enforcement agencies, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, and Boerne and Fair Oaks police departments. Free race entry for all law enforcement officers. Register at: runsignup.com.
• “Half Baked,” at Boerne Community Theatre, 8-10 p.m. “Half Baked” follows the uproarious journey of the Allen brothers and their wives as they embark on their brilliant retirement plan, only to encounter a series of hilarious shenanigans along the way. Tickets available at: boernetheatre.org.
• Summer Saturday Fun Shoots, Joshua Springs Ranch, 8:30 a.m. to noon. $75 per shooter, which includes 20 targets, $10 lunch voucher, cantina, resort day pass, and top shooter awards and prizes. Advance registration suggested, but walk-up welcome. To register, call 830-537-5090.
• Black Rifle Block Party “Tug the Truck,” E. San Antonio Ave., with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m. Join the team at Black Rifle Coffee Company for an old-fashioned block party. Enjoy live music, food and drinks as well as the annual Tug the Truck event.
• Old Jail Museum Tours, The Old Jail Museum, 208 E. San Antonio Ave., open 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, 402 E. Blanco Road, from noon-3 p.m. Take a tour around the Kuhlmann -King property and step back in time.
• Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural Museum, 102 City Park Road, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Bring an instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the bluegrass jam (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum). Event is free and open to the public.
• “From Flame to Glass; The Art of Smoked Cocktails,” 8-9:30 p.m. at Assemble Cocktail, 322 S. Main St., bldg. B, Boerne. Delve into the captivating world of smoked cocktails with our exclusive “From Flame to Glass” session. Discover the transformative power of smoke and flame through crafting three signature drinks. This class will ignite your creativity, teaching you the techniques and safety practices for infusing beverages with smoky elegance. Tickets: www.assemblecocktail. com.
• Rising Son’s perform at the The Roundup Outdoor Music Venue, 9-11 p.m. The Rising Son’s are a four-piece band specializing in Texas rock, fused with cosmic southern Soul.
• Second Saturday Author Signing: Theo Boyd, in the Patrick Heath Public Library lobby, at 11 a.m. Boyd will be on hand in the lobby to sell copies of her book, ‘My Grief is Not Like Yours.’
• Boerne Radio Classics with Miss Constance, Boerne Radio (KBRN FM 103.9 and AM 1500), 7:45-8 a.m. Boerne Radio is bringing back the radio serials of the past as each week they share a part of a children’s classic book.
• The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday- Saturday next to the PHTL. Find 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.
SEPTEMBER 10
• “Half Baked” at Boerne Community Theatre, curtain call at 2:30 p.m. “Half Baked” follows the uproarious journey of the Allen brothers and their wives as they embark on their brilliant retirement plan, only to encounter a series of hilarious shenanigans along the way. Tickets available at: boernetheatre.org.
• Boerne Wild: San Antonio Zoo fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., Dog and Pony Grill, 1481 S. Main S.t, Boerne. Join the Zoo for an evening of fun, music, and wildlife. Treat your senses to live family-friendly entertainment by The Cody Sparks Band and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of wildlife with their Animal Ambassador Team, which will be hosting engaging animal interactions, chats and presentations. Tickets at: sazoo.org.
SEPTEMBER 11
• Suicide Awareness Month Proclamation, Kendall County Courthouse, 9-9:30 a.m. The Kendall County Commissioners Court will be recognizing September as Suicide Awareness Month.
• Patriot Day Hike to the Bauer Unit, Guadalupe River State Park, starting at 7:45 a.m. Join Park Host Joshua for a 3.75-mile hike at the Bauer Unit on Patriot Day. Wear red, white or blue, and sturdy hiking shoes. Bring water and sun protection. Register at: texasstateparks.reserveamerica. com.
• Boerne Beat Poetry, PHPL, 9:1511 a.m. The discussion group meets on the first Monday of each month. Perfect for people who enjoy reading and writing poetry (optional).
• Food for Thought book discussion group, PHPL, noon to 1 p.m. The Food for Thought book discussion group will meet to discuss a different fiction book. Free and open to the public.
• Game On! For Children, PHPL youth activity room, at 4 p.m. Join Miss Cassidy after school for Nintendo Switch gaming.
SEPTEMBER 12
• Ribbon-cutting at Momentum Physical Therapy, 124 E. Bandera Road, 11:30 a.m. to noon. The Boerne Momentum team is celebrating its two-year anniversary and welcomes a new clinic director. Momentum Physical Therapy allows you to experience a different kind of physical therapy, hands-on care and individualized therapeutic exercise programs from trained and licensed physical therapists.
• Ribbon-cutting at The Bubble Tea Factory, 124 E. Bandera Road, 1:30-2 p.m. Bubble Tea Factory offers a wide range of food and drinks, but they’re best known for their boba drinks. Offerings from fresh tea, milk teas, coffees and smoothies, to cookie dough, mochi ice cream, eggrolls, and fried mac and cheese.
• Suicide Awareness Month proclamation, city of Boerne, Boerne City Hall, 9-9:30 a.m. Mayor Frank Ritchie and City Council will recognize September as Suicide Awareness Month.
• Boerne ISD Education Speaker Series Session 1, 6-7 p.m. at Champion High School, 201 Charger Blvd. The session will discuss helping kids cope, with speakers covering student stress, anxiety, depression, and other potential issues.
• PAWS 4 Reading, PHPL youth department, 4-5 p.m. Come after school and share a book with a trained, certified therapy dog.
• Monthly Makerspace, PHPL, 6-7:30 p.m. Monthly Makerspace is a family- friendly program to join others in making special crafts each month. Greeting-card hobbyist Ann Waterhouse will demonstrate how to create charming, custom-made cards for friends and family.
SEPTEMBER 13
• Art in Conservation: Drawing from Nature, Herff Farm, 10 a.m. to noon. Observe the natural world with a pencil; practice the basic skills of sighting, proportion, value, line quality and detail. Registration and details at: www.cibolo.org.
• Little Explorers Storytime, 10-11 a.m. at Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. Come down to The Cibolo Visitor Center for educational storytime and activities for little ones ages 3-5. New topics every Wednesday. Suggested donation, $5.
• Chamber Wednesday Leads Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 121 S. Main St. Learn to 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. For details, contact: [email protected].
• An Introduction to the Building and Leading Resilient Teams Program workshop, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 9-10 a.m. Join an educational workshop featuring The University of Texas at San Antonio Professional and Continuing Education (UTSA PaCE). RSVP required, to: [email protected].
• Groundbreaking ceremony for The Hacienda at Esperanza, Regency at Esperanza, 103 Miraval, Boerne, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Groundbreaking celebrates The Hacienda, a private 55-plus resident’s clubhouse for the active adult community at Regency at Esperanza. RSVP at: jotform.
com.
• Little Listeners Storytime, PHPL youth activity room, 10:30-11 a.m. Young children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy their toddler storytime that includes tales, tunes, movement, puppetry, and crafting. Led by Miss Constance.
• Wednesday Crafternoons for Teens, PHPL The Hub, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to join Miss Leah for some crafty fun, like a Minecraft piñata, origami, buttons and popsicle stick dream catchers.
• True-Crime podcasts and Crafts, PHPL, 6-7:30 p.m. Come listen to an episode of a true-crime podcast and work on self-sustained crafts (crochet, knit, coloring, etc.). This program will take place once a month.
• Writers’ Roundtable, 1 p.m. at PHPL. Writers’ Roundtable participants meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month to go over works in progress. Any writer who would like feedback on your work, stop by.
SEPTEMBER 14
• “Nature Box” Program workshop, Cibolo Nature Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn to present Nature Boxes based on Texas Standards for Elementary Schools: Day, night, and patterns in the sky, magnets, and snakes. Construct hands-on activities for lessons and learn more about how these topics are presented to elementary students.
• Chamber Thursday Leads Group, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce board room, 8-9 a.m. For details, contact: [email protected].
• Ribbon-cutting 11 a.m. to noon for Boerne Gymnastics Center’s 40th anniversary, at 105 Stonegate Road. Boerne Gymnastics Center provides an opportunity for physical and mental fitness for youth through gymnastics and related physical activities.
• Senior Services Network, noon to 1 p.m. The members of the Senior Services Network meet to provide education, training, guidance and advocacy to the senior community. For details, including location, contact: steely@ boerne. org.
• “Boerne After 5 Mixer” from 5-7 p.m. at the Kendall County Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center, 648 FM 289 in Comfort. Mix and mingle with fellow Chamber members and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. Mixers are free for all Chamber members.
• Yappy Hour, 6-8 p.m. at Free Roam Brewing Company, 325 S. Main St. Free Roam Brewing is hosting “Yappy Hour” for pets and their owners. Guests can purchase a ticket at the bar (day of, or ahead of time) for only $20. Ticket includes a beer, food truck special and a swag bag with Free Roam gear and pup treats.
• Book Babies, library community room, 9:30-10 a.m. Babies up to age 2 years are welcome to enjoy a special story time with stories, songs, movement, and bubbles. Hosted by Miss Libby.
SEPTEMBER 15
• Family Night Hike, Cibolo Nature Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Hike the trails at sunset and discover the various living organisms that call The Cibolo home. A great opportunity for children to see what lives in the park in the dark. For details, contact: nlawrence@cibolo. org.
• Kendall County Nonprofit Monthly Lunch Bunch meeting, noon to 1 p.m. A social forum for nonprofit Chamber members, to make sure that every Kendall County nonprofit leader is aware of what is happening in the community, and to create peer mentorship/collaboration. Lunch is provided; RSVP to: holly@ boerne. org.
• German Texan Heritage Society annual conference, St John Lutheran Church, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Speakers include Dr. Christopher Wickham, Rhonda Minten and Robin Stauber. Music will be provided by the Boerne Village Band. Tickets are $70. More info: www.germantexans. org.
• Freaky Friday, PHPL youth activity, 4-5 p.m. Come to the youth department for hands-on fun.
UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 23
• First-ever Karnival 4 Kids Fundraiser benefiting Love Kendall County Kids, at Vic Vaughn of Toyota. All funds raised at the event will go to Kendall County children in need. The family-friendly event will feature 20 game booths, bounce houses, a petting zoo, ample food and drink, and more.
SEPTEMBER 30
• First Families Celebration, Family Life Center, program starts at 10:30 a.m. the Family Life Center at St. John Lutheran Church, 315 Rosewood. The Genealogical Society of Kendall County will recognize descendants from 13 First Families of Kendall County. The First Family Certificates will be awarded at the ceremony. A light lunch will be served afterwards.
OCTOBER 07
• Eighth Street Market’s 16th Vintage Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 vendors participating in their Mini Roundtop.” Vintage, antiques, art, artisans, food and wine; fun for the whole family.
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