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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
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Here Come The Holidays And Many Reasons To Be Thankful BOERNE, TURKEY-DAY APPROACHES, DIETS BEWARE! With the holiday season hitting high gear, families eagerly await time together, amazing meals, and fireside star gazing, it is important that we all remember that not everyone sees the holidays as something to look forward to. This is not to be a downer or make the holidays any less cherished, but we feel it is really important to give thanks to those around us as well as our loved ones. With that thought in mind, this edition of Boerne Lifestyle is all about "Thankful".
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This month we are packed with articles about amazing people giving back to our community, awareness of our hungry and homeless, and our amazing veterans (and our local veteran support groups) that have given us everything we take for granted most days. The turkey, gifts, and get-togethers are awesome, but these folks are just amazing. On a Boerne Lifestyle thankful note, we would like to thank all of the wonderful sponsors that keep our magazine in print and growing. We would also like to thank all of our wonderful readers who continue to provide us with stellar feedback and epic events to keep our issues full of new content. Finally, on a personal note, a
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021 FEATURES 14 Awareness for Hunger & Homelessness Week Boerne Activities Planned For The Week Of November 13 To 19
18 Boerne ISD’s 18 Plus Transition Life Skills Program Tailored For Those Needing Extra Assistance To Enjoy Life In The Greater Community
22 Veterans Can Find Support In Boerne Community Involvement Is A Necessary Component
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26 Giving Back To The Community The Goal That Led To Creation Of 100 Women Of The Hill Country
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18 DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Inspired By
26 Giving Back 28 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar
GOOD TIMES 1.
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Did you enjoy all these great events? Boerne had it all in the last couple of months: fashion and car shows, ribbon cuttings, chances for shopping and the community supporting great causes. For 9/11 there was a Flag Run, a Veterans' Memorial Service and other events to remember that sorrowful day in our history. Several new businesses are opening shops in Boerne - a great celebration!
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1. Flavor of Home caters events and provides meal prep. | 2. The beautiful shop owners enjoyed another great style show. | 3. The Hot Rod Run is always a popular event in Boerne. | 4. COSAS imports the most beautiful items from South America. | 5. HCWIB volunteers helped out at the Boerne Bierfest. | 6. Karen from Ransomed Life spoke about trafficking at a HCWIB meeting. | 7. Mayor Tim Handren spoke at the Boerne Radio Business Networking Mixer. | 8. Boerne participated in October Night Sky events. | 9. Dominion Audi recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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AROUND TOWN
BOERNE CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Davison Bikes AND WWE CHAMP GOLDBERG!!! Live Music by Texas Country Recording Artist Isaac Jacob!! Come honor our brave men and women
Join the Boerne Concert Band on December 12
who have selflessly wore the Stars and Stripes for
to help them celebrate the Season with Christmas
us…HOOAH!!!!! Proceeds benefitting Task Force
favorites and classics. The Boerne Concert Band,
VOSBO. (VENMO/CASH ACCEPTED)
directed by Larry Schmidt, is made up of musical members from all over the Texas Hill Country and
FIRST RESPONDERS PROTECT THEIR CITY
from all walks of life, including high school and col-
"The Boerne Fire Department was founded as a
lege students, lifetime musicians, military veterans,
volunteer fire department in 1903 and has served
and retired band directors.
the citizens of Boerne and Kendall County for more
2ND ANNUAL VETERANS DAY BASH
than 100 years,” explained Fire Chief Ray Hacker The Department is committed to providing the
2nd Annual Veterans Day Bash on November
highest level of public safety service to our commu-
7 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. @ Compadres
nity of Boerne and throughout Kendall County. The
Hill Country Cocina. Fun for the whole family
department’s mission is to protect lives and property
with an awesome petting zoo from Happy Tails
through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency
Petting Zoo, Classic Muscle Cars, Custom Harley
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Awareness for Hunger & Homelessness Week A R T I C L E CA
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BOERNE ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13 TO 19
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Organizing & supporting Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Boerne are the following friends and partners: Hill Country Daily Bread, Hill Country Family Services, the City of Boerne, Boerne ISD, Love Boerne Kids, Kronkosky Place, Meals on Wheels Kendall County, Touchstone Church, St. Mark Presbyterian Church & Early Leaning Center, Boerne Radio, and Canes. BEFORE FAMILIES GATHER FOR THANKSGIVING FEASTS AND FESTIVITIES THIS YEAR, BOERNE RESIDENTS WILL GET A CHANCE TO LEARN HOW THEY CAN DO SOMETHING TO HELP
2021 CROP HUNGER WALK FAST FACTS + When: Saturday, November 13. Gather at 9:00 a.m.; walk starts at 9:30 a.m.
THOSE LESS FORTUNATE – THOSE WHO OFTEN DON’T HAVE
+ Where: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 208 W. Bandera Rd.
ENOUGH TO EAT OR A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP ON ANY GIVEN
Boerne. Meet in the back parking lot off Water Street. Walk is 1.7 miles
DAY OF THE YEAR.
from the church to Main Street to River Road and back to St. Mark.
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Boerne will feature
+ More Info: Contact Angela Grover, St. Mark Director of Christian
two key events the week before Thanksgiving. A Boerne CROP
Education at christianed@stmarktx.org or call the church at
Hunger Walk will kick things off on Saturday morning, November
(830) 816-3000.
13, followed by H&H Week Teen Night on Wednesday, November 17. Organizers for both events include local churches, area non-profits, the City of Boerne, Boerne ISD and several local businesses. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless to promote
H&H WEEK TEEN NIGHT FAST FACTS + When: Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. + Where: Boerne Middle School North Practice Field, 123 Johns Road Boerne
education, action, and awareness about hunger and homelessness
+ How: Bring your youth group, high school or middle school club,
in the U.S. CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide
team, friends and parents. Bring donations of used Jeans for Teens
– and right here in Boerne – to have food for today while building for
or pre-packaged snacks. Enjoy a free dinner, games, and activi-
a better tomorrow. Local efforts are making a huge difference, and so
ties while learning about homelessness and how it impacts teens
can you. Learn more about the cause at www.crophungerwalk.org.
and adults in Boerne.
Looking to make a difference locally and worldwide, the Boerne CROP Hunger Walk has set a goal of 200 walkers and hopes to
+ More Info: Contact Calleen Friedel, Outreach Elder, St. Mark Presbyterian Church at calleen_friedel@hotmail.com.
raise $5,000 to help end hunger and poverty through long-term sustainable approaches to significantly reduce or eliminate hunger. A portion of the funds raised here will go to support Hill Country Family Services, a vital resource for families in crisis. Local youth and their parents can enjoy a free meal and a fun, informative night of activities focused on teen and adult homelessness in Boerne at H&H Week Teen Night. This event will be held on the practice field at Boerne Middle School North from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., where a 23-foot movie screen will be set up. In poignant videos and from local speakers, attendees will hear teens’ stories of living with hunger, having no place to call home, and using couch surfing as a way to get by and survive. This event will inspire compassion and share ways to help. Attendees are asked to donate used or new jeans and/or pre-packaged snack foods that will be distributed to teens in need through Boerne ISD and Love Boerne Kids. Also bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
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TAILORED FOR THOSE NEEDING EXTRA ASSISTANCE TO ENJOY LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY Helping a student log on to a job website.
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ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS
The class of 2021 - 2022.
ENJOYING A THIRD YEAR IN ITS OWN PORTABLE
“Depending on the interests of the students, I can just call
OFFICE/CLASSROOM, THE 18 PLUS TRANSITION
up a business and ask if they would work with us. Baskin
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM FOR GRADUATES OF
Robbins/Dunkin Donuts management paid for some of
BOERNE AND CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOLS IS
the students to get their food service certification."
GROWING. Led by BISD teacher Jennifer Ratcliff, the
“We are out in the community and we also provide
program is for young adults ages 18 through 22 that
volunteer hours to some of the non-profits like Hill
have completed their academic credentials and are
Country Daily Bread. Happy Tails, The Texan House and
adapting to life after high school. The program bridges
Faith and Funky Junk are happy to assist our efforts in
the gap between high school life and adulthood inde-
teaching these young people life in a community and
pendence by providing living skills and/or job-related
how to maintain a job. Carl’s Cleaners and Walgreen’s
and workplace skills.
will place our graduates, whether with a job coach or on
On Mondays the students are in a classroom- and
their own.” The Empty Vase owner is allowing a student
efficiency apartment-type setting to acquire computer
to shadow her to learn flower arranging. Some of the
skills, research jobs, complete applications and resumes,
students have part time jobs and also participate in the
as well as learning to budget and shop for food and be
program, adjusting their hours accordingly.
able to prepare it. They learn how to use appliances and
Jennifer and the job coaches stay close to the young
complete household chores. They learn how to file, do
people in case of issues that may arise; in a small city
mailings and other office tasks. Every other week the
they can get there quickly. They are taught the soft skills
group enjoys lunch out, shopping and leisure activities
like taking initiative and healthy work ethics. “I work
– getting accustomed to independent living.
with both high schools' life skills teachers and hope to
The rest of the week the coaches and students are out at job sites. Some work with one of the four job coaches,
expand working with the middle school group.” The program is very highly regarded.
some have moved on to work directly with a supervisor
Jennifer has an Amazon wish list account for
of the business and some shadow the job roles at a busi-
those wanting to donate items to the program.
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1 THESSALONIANS 5:18
It's easy to want more. Instead, build your character so that you're thankful for what you have. If you can do this, you'll find unshakable joy and peace. I pray you find that joy and peace this season. God bless. Da kota Durden,
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DIRECTIONS:
• Dried Bread Broken or Pepperidge
Combine first three ingredients in large bowl. (The amount of chicken broth needed depends on how moist you like your dressing before you bake it. Take into account that you will be adding more moisture with the celery and onions sauteed.) Add the apples to this mixture (if you like apples in your dressing). Set aside.
Farm Herb Seasoned Cubed Stuffing 2 (12 oz.) pckgs.
• Pepper & Salt • Central Market Organics Free Range Chicken Broth
• 1 Bunch Celery Chopped • 3 Medium Onions Chopped • 1 Cup Butter • Apples (If you prefer; peeled, cut, and sliced thin.)
• 1 ½ to 2 cups cooked and sliced
Saute’ onion and celery in butter until tender. Add butter and all to bread mixture, stirring well. Stir cooked and sliced chicken hearts into mixture. Fold beaten eggs into mixture. Spoon into a greased casserole dish. Cover and bake at 325 degrees. Check at 45 minutes.
chicken hearts
• 5 eggs beaten
Note: Some may say you should not stuff a turkey with dressing that is too moist. I like to stuff the turkey with moist dressing.
Dolly always made her dressing without a recipe. This written recipe is a fair representation of the delicious dressing she always made, passed down by memory for 3 generations.
American Legion 9/11 Ceremony
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ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK
PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS
VE TE R A N S 22
Ve t e r a n s C a n F i n d Support In Boerne
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT
IN NOVEMBER 1919, PRESIDENT WOODROW FIRST COMMEMORATION OF ARMISTICE DAY WITH THE FOLLOWING WORDS: "TO US IN AMERICA, THE REFLECTIONS OF ARMISTICE DAY WILL BE FILLED WITH SOLEMN PRIDE IN THE HEROISM OF THOSE WHO DIED IN THE COUNTRY'S SERVICE AND WITH GRATITUDE FOR THE VICTORY, BOTH BECAUSE OF THE
veterans and first responders and their families
THING FROM WHICH IT HAS FREED US AND
living around Boerne. Founder Colleen Campbell
BECAUSE OF THE OPPORTUNITY IT HAS
Voigt exclaims, “In 2021 we are celebrating our
GIVEN AMERICA TO SHOW HER SYMPATHY
tenth year in service! When we started there
WITH PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE COUNCILS
was only the VFW Post. Now there is more sup-
OF THE NATIONS ..."
port for veterans.” Her message continues: When
Boerne Lifestyle thanks the men and women
the soldier goes to war the entire community
who have served our nation. We are fortunate
goes to war! The special circumstances of mil-
to have several veteran organizations and veter-
itary life can severely test faith and spiritual
an-owned businesses in Kendall County.
strength. The challenges of reassignments,
Angels All Around You is a prayer and support
lengthy separations from loved ones, deploy-
group for those serving in the armed forces,
ments in harm’s way, dangerous and traumatic experiences, and financial issues lead to a special need for fellowship, love, mentoring and caring. @angelsallaroundyoumilitaryministry Capt. Mark "Tyler" Voss Post 313 is one of the many American Legion posts originally chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. The Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. Commander Don Gray stated, “We conducted a ceremony at Veterans Plaza on September 11 and honor veterans on Memorial
VFW Flag Run on 9/11
Day, Veterans Day, and Pearl Harbor Day. We participate in the parades and other community events.” https://www.boerneamlegion.org/
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VETERANS CAN FIND SUPPORT IN BOERNE (CONTINUED)
Warrior Cry Music Project
The Veterans of Foreign (VFW) Post 688 received its Charter in 1936. The Post is named in honor of Private Bruno Phillip, a Boerne native. At the age of 30, Phillip volunteered to serve as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army during the World War I. He was killed in action on September 3, 1918, during the Saint Mihiel Offensive in France. The post has over 250 members and participates in more than forty community events throughout the year to honor veterans, military and to educate the community about historical military actions. https://www.vfwpost688.org/ The Pink Berets is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting women of the US Armed Forces and Veterans afflicted with invisible injuries such as PTSD, MST, and CTS. The chapter is active in the San Antonio area. https://thepinkberets.org/ Andrew Camplen, who works with the US Veteran
a very special personalized gift box valued at
Service Dogs organization out of Louisiana explained,
$350. Because of the number of veterans that
“We breed, raise, train and place Labradors for
are nominated, Executive Director Victor Medina
specific needs of individual Texas VFW members.”
expects to give away from twenty-five to fifty gifts.
Those veterans have a chance to train with their dog
https://www.tbiwarriorfoundation.org/
prior to final placement to be sure they are compat-
The
Warrior
Cry
Music
Project
is
help-
ible and the dog meets the needs of the veteran.
ing wounded service members win their own per-
https://www.usveteransservicedogs.org/
sonal battles through the use of music. It provides
The TBI Warrior Foundation’s mission is to
free musical instruments and lessons to military
improve the quality of life of veterans, civilians and
hospitals and injured service members around the
children living with brain injury and their caregiv-
country. "Music is a universal language. You don't
ers, through community integration, education,
need to know the language of the words being
and advancement programs. TBI Foundation
sung; the emotion is in the melody and the tone in
will recognize individuals on Veterans Day with
which it is being sung. Music has healing power. It stands to reason that someone who has suffered indescribable tragedy and trauma can put into chords, words, and a melody what cannot be spoken in therapy or a to a loved one. Warrior Cry works to provide that safe space and avenue for healing to occur through music," explains Michelle Farley. https://www.warriorcry.org/
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GIVING BACK
Giving Back To T h e Community ARTICLE MICHELLE ERNST
THE GOAL THAT LED TO CREATION OF 100 WOMEN OF THE HILL COUNTRY 100 WOMEN OF THE HILL COUNTRY BEGAN AS
The idea behind the organization is simple, yet pow-
DREAM IN THE HEARTS OF FOUNDERS AMBRE
erful and also unique. Membership consists of 100 local
BODLE AND MICHELLE ERNST WHO MET AS
women who want to make a big impact for local chari-
STRANGERS OVER LUNCH ONE NOVEMBER DAY IN
ties. Members meet quarterly and agree to donate $100
2020. Both ladies had been praying fervently for a way
to charity each quarter. At each meeting, three worthy
to give back to the community in a meaningful way and
charities present their needs and the group votes to
felt led to this cause almost instantly. They immediately
determine the recipient of the award. The result is $40,000
set out to make their dream a reality.
to charity each year with just 4 hours of meeting time. Founders and Board of Directors
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Our mantra is “100 women, $400, 4 hours a year means $40,000 to
were filled within 34 minutes of registration opening! It has been a
charity.” In addition, the organization offers the members a chance to
blessing to see how many within our community want to give back in
socialize while making an impact in their community.
a big way. Because of the high interest, the organization has begun
Charities are able to apply or can be nominated by members. Each charity nominee is then vetted by a member of the 100 Women
collecting a wait list and will be opening limited membership opportunities prior to the next meeting on November 11.
Leadership Team and entered into a drawing. From there, three
The first meeting was held on August 19 at the Kendall Inn
nominees are randomly drawn. Of those, one will be chosen by vote
where members awarded $10,000 to Retreat for Kids, a Boerne-
to receive the $10,000 award. Charity requirements can be found
area charity that provides Christ-centered, residential center for
online and 100 Women accepts donations from charities that serve
girls in a time of crisis.
within Kendall, Bexar, Gillespie, Comal, Bandera and Kerr counties
100 Women of the Hill Country is a full operating 501c3 orga-
and agrees to use the funds within this service area, ensuring our
nization that also accepts donations to support other commu-
community directly benefits.
nity projects and worthwhile causes. For information on being
When Ambre and Michelle began forming the organization their
a donor, please contact Kelly Mattingly. Board members include
main goal was to find fellow members with servant hearts that
Co-Founders Ambre Bodle and Michelle Ernst, Kelly Mattingly,
wanted to give back to the community we all know and love. Initially
Mandy Jones, Staci Gahm, Callie Roberson, Heather Hill, Mary
membership was capped at 100 for the first meeting and those spots
Woods, Kasey Miller and Charity Teague.
Ambre Bodle and Michelle Ernst
The Retreat for Kids was first recipient
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL
Living a Purposeful Life
PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 28
Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”
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CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’ MEAN TO YOU?
Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an every day break to look at where my life
CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE
sits and to be thankful for the friends and family around
BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?
me and the things that I am able to be a part of.
BH: I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the
CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD
angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s animals or the environ-
OF OR INSPIRED BY?
ment. What emotional pull is it? Go after that.
BH: I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and healing. And my filter on whether
Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.
they are good or not comes from my faith. I just want to be a part of loving others and loving God well.
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder of @generous_ coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of @
CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN?
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We believe that people enjoy drinking lifechanging coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
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NOVEMBER
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SIP & SAVOR
KENDALL COUNTY WILD GAME DINNER
A DAY AT THE FARM
Kendall County Youth Agriculture &
The Herff Farm is the perfect Texas
Shelter's annual Sip & Savor is a
Equestrian Center
Hill Country destination for your
tasting event, where over 20 ven-
From 4:00 until 10:00 p.m. come out
Saturday!
dors including caterers, restaurants,
for some awesomely wild food made
at the Herff Farm is an open-air
wineries, breweries, and distilleries
by exceptional cook teams. Entrance
farmers market on the historic
showcase their cuisine and liba-
fee $25.
Herff Farm. You can buy products
Cana Ballroom
The
Kendall
County
Women's
Historic Herff Farm
tions to benefit the Kendall County
The
Farmers
Market
directly from local growers, ranch-
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ers, and crafters on a beautiful
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MUSIC IN THE CAVE - AN EVENING WITH SLAID CLEAVES
fenced gardens, pollinator meadow,
Cave Without a Name Throne Room
limestone Herff House. They have
Women's Shelter. The event runs from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore their and trails, and see the historic
FALL DIVA NIGHT
The characters in Songwriter/Singer
events and programs throughout
The Hill Country Mile
Slaid Cleaves' songs live in unglam-
the year during the market includ-
The best girls night out on the Mile is
orous reality. They work dead-end
ing Yoga and Barre-Blend outdoor
back! Fall Diva Night will be bursting
jobs and run out of money. They
fitness classes, a monthly garden-
with everything you love from your
grow old; they hold on to each other
ing workshop, Little Explorers out-
favorite shops: later shopping hours,
(or not), and they die. With an eye
door adventures for young children,
cocktails, fun bites, music, and more.
for the beauty in everyday life, he
guided hikes, live music, and more!
It's the perfect night out with friends
tells their stories, bringing a bit of
See their calendar for a full list of
and
empathy to their uncaring world.
programming. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
for
some
mother/daughter
q-time too. Support your local busi-
Concert at 7:00 p.m.
nesses with a night of fun shopping. 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.
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to see fireflies, bats, moths, owls, and
Textiles, Early Paper, Toys, Silver, Quilts,
other nocturnal animals with our edu-
Pewter, American Oak, Southwestern
MASTER ARTWORK SHOW
cation staff at 6:30 p.m. We will record
and more! This prestigious show is sure
bats using detectors to identify the
to have something for every collector.
Grand Ballroom, The Bevy Hotel
native species, look at animal tracks
From 10:00 a.m. on Saturday until 4:00
A unique art show celebrating cre-
and signs, and find seasonal wildlife.
p.m. on November 21.
ativity, diversity, and communal enjoy-
Event is family-friendly; participants
ment of the arts. Features preeminent
must keep a moderate hiking pace.
talents in the Hill Country and beyond.
Bring a flashlight and water.
Paintings,
photography,
sculpture,
and hand-fabricated one-of-a-kind jewelry from precious gems. Meet a ballerina and chat with the artists! A portion of proceeds go to Ballet San
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A DICKENS CELEBRATION
10TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
“A Dickens Celebration,” with four
Hill Country Mile
A magical holiday at Boerne’s all new
Main Plaza Park
weekends of fun! Stroll Main Street
Join Boerne-ites for the fun Turkey Trot
at Dickens on Main Thanksgiving
race. Go to the YMCA Boerne website
weekend and enjoy the annual
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to see the various races and registration
Weihnachts parade the following
information. This is a Timed 10K/ 5K
Saturday. Two more weekends of
BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET
Run/Walk Awarding Master/Overall as
fun follow, including A Toast of Olde
well as a Finisher Medal and a 1 mile trail
Town and Kinder Fest, filled with fun
Cana Ballroom
walk. Virtual Race is option to be run at
surprises for the whole family!
Enjoy some of the great handmade
your own time and location.
Antonio. Opens 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Ends 9:00 p.m. on November 20.
items and food created in the Boerne area! Opens 6:30 p.m. on Friday and closes at 4:00 p.m. on November 20.
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BOERNE FALL ANTIQUES SHOW
NIGHT HIKES FOR FAMILIES TRACKS & SIGNS
27 HOLIDAYS AT THE KUHLMANN KING Kuhlman-King Historical Complex
Kendall County Fairgrounds
Come see the holidays as celebrated
A real Antiques Show featuring exhib-
in the 1880s. The museum is deco-
itor booths overflowing with the finest
rated for the season! We have car-
American antiques found in the market
oling, ornament crafts, and holiday
Cibolo Center for Conservation
today. Featuring Country Furniture,
recipes from our antique cookbooks.
Explore the trails from dusk to dark
Baskets, Stoneware, Glassware, Jewelry,
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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