AUGUST 8
• SISTERDALE VFD ANNUAL BBQ: Join the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department for the 51st annual BBQ & Dance. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the VFD, 1207 Sisterdale Road. The evening will feature great barbecue, live music, dancing and raffles while supporting the VFD.
• CARS, COFFEE & CIGARS: Automotive enthusiasts are invited to ease into the weekend from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Oak, 605 S. Main St., where this relaxed monthly gathering brings together an eclectic mix of vehicles, pastries, and coffee.
• BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the bluegrass jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural, 102 City Park Road. Free to the public; donations are welcome.
• AUTHOR ALLEY by the Boerne Bookshop: In the alley that leads to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street, local authors will set up from 1-5 p.m. to promote their books. Visit with the authors and find a new favorite book. Details: 830-249-0000.
• TAPATIO SUMMER LUAU: From 6:30-9 p.m., hula over to Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, 1 Resort Way, for an authentic luau experience with traditional leis, cocktails, hula and fire dancers, a Hawaiian buffet and more. Adults $65, kids $25. Contact: 830-537-6226.
AUGUST 10
• BOERNE NONPROFIT DAY: Come to City Hall, 447 N. Main St., at 10 a.m. to see Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie release a proclamation declaring Aug. 17th “Boerne Nonprofit Day.” All non-profit chamber members in the Boerne area will be there to celebrate.
AUGUST 11
• KENDALL COUNTY NONPROFIT Day: Come to the Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave., at 9 a.m. to see County Judge Shane Stolarczyk sign a proclamation declaring Aug. 17 “Kendall County Nonprofit Day.”
AUGUST 13
• FREE VACCINE CLINIC at Hill Country Animal League: Free vaccines will be given for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon at their location, 924 N. Main St. Appointments required. Call: 830-249-2341.
• BOERNE DEMOCRATS MEETING begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Café, 369 S. Esser Road, featuring guest speaker Katie Winer, co-founder of Hill Country Resistance. Contact: 830-331-1243.
AUGUST 15
• NATIONAL GEOCACHING DAY: Swing by headquarters or the Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31, to pick up a list of geocaches you can find in the park.
• JURASSIC JAM: Get ready for a roar-some adventure at Jurassic Jam at Tapatio Springs, a prehistoric celebration the whole family will love. Open to members, resort guests, and the public, this dino-mite day is packed with exciting activities from 7 a.m., to 9 p.m. Contact 830-537-6226.
AUGUST 16
• WEDDING DECOR RESALE: Join Ironwood Events at Von Erich Ranch, 1637 FM 473, from noon to 3 p.m. for a Wedding Décor Resale event. Guests will have the opportunity to shop gently used wedding decor. Newlyweds have the chance to sell their items if they reserve a vendor space.
AUGUST 20
• THE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE – The final class of a three-part series with Chef Sidney Hill exploring chocolate from bean to bar. Set for 6;30-8 P.M., attendees will learn the history and origins of chocolate and have the opportunity to make their own chocolate. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. Get tickets at cibolo.org
• KENDALL COUNTY 4-H NIGHT: Discover the many opportunities 4-H has to offer from 57-7 p.m. at Kendall County AgriLife Extension, 315 Rosewood. Explore featured projects, meet local members and volunteers, and get all of your questions answered. Contact: 830-331-8242.
•ART WITH A HEART: Join ABC of Southwest Texas, 8650 Fredericksburg Road, for an intimate evening of fine art, generosity, and mission-driven purpose. From 6 to 8 p.m. attendees will have the chance to enjoy art and music, sip on wine, and try delicious food. For more information visit: https://abcsa.networkforgood. com/events/102290-art-with-a-heart
AUGUST 21
• ADULT NIGHT HIKE: Adult Night Hikes are longer hikes, using unfamiliar trails at Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. From 8 to 9:30 p.m., hikers can expect to spend time without flashlights in hopes of viewing nocturnal wildlife. The cost is $15 per adult.
AUGUST 22
• BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The Agri-Cultural, 102 City Park Road, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to the public. Donations are welcome.
AUGUST 25
• BINGO FOR BETTER HEALTH: Come join an evening of fun with exciting bingo prizes, raffle items, and community spirit at St. Helena’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main Street, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fundraising benefits uninsured, low-income adults in the community. Tickets are $55. Contact Jessika Goad at 830-249-0130
AUGUST 29
• MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT at Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy live music by GLEAUX, local vendors, and good times – a tradition that all started with friends coming together to tell stories, sing songs, and dance. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15/person.
