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Wait … didn’t we just finish an election? Yes, yes we did. But now that the March 1 Primary is behind us, we have two more elections coming up in May, and both deserve your full attention.

Helotes Gallery presents internationally acclaimed artist Luis Moro. Attend the artist’s receptions from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. View an exhibit of more than 20 works, many interactive thru April 24.

Leadership Boerne now is accepting applications for its Class of 2023.

The Boerne Garden Club is planning its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club parking lot.

The 100 Club of Kendall County announces its Inaugural Boots for the Badges Bash scheduled for April 16 at the Dog & Pony Grill, 1481 S. Main St. in Boerne.

Eligible Texas voters who have not done so already have until April 7 to register to vote in the May 7 statewide constitutional amendment election, as well as any local elections for city, school districts and other local entities.

Q: I’m an independent thirty-something woman. But my mom still insists it’s her prerogative and responsibility as a parent to screen the men in my life. I’ve been interacting with a so-far-so-good guy online who’s finally coming to visit from out of town. But my mother says she needs a few hours with him so that she can “interview” him and tell him about me. This can’t be appropriate!

National Library Week started April 3 and will end on April 9. This week, we encourage all community members to visit the library in person or online to explore and access services and programs.

The Geneva School of Boerne student magazine staff won a Gold Crown Award through the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for its work on the 2020-21 Geneva Quarterly magazine. This is the sixth year in a row staff members earned the national honor and distinction in high school journalism.

As the days get longer and the flowers bloom, we know summer is just around the corner. Summer in Boerne is synonymous with the Moondance Outdoor Concert Series at the Cibolo Nature Center.

Get your Easter basket ready for the 16th annual Boerne Easter Egg Hunt. Children are welcome at this free community event, co-sponsored by the Boerne Police Officers Association, Living Hope Church, YMCA, Brio Pediatrics, Raising Canes and the Boerne Parks & Recreation Department.