Pictured are Phil Lambert (left), traditional worship leader at St. Mark, with the San Antonio Brass, who will appear at the church Sunday. Courtesy photo

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens and adapted by Romulus Linney, opens its series of performances at 7:30 p.m. at the Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Blanco. The classic Christmas story about Scrooge's understanding of the true holiday spirit continues through Dec. 23 in performances Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 to $15. Call (830) 249-9166 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

“A Hill Country Christmas” enters its third weekend with Celebration on the Cibolo. Tonight beginning at 6 p.m., downtown Boerne will fill with Dickensian characters, entertainment will feature regular “snow shows,” musical and theatrical acts and Santa Claus and the Missus will greet children on Main Plaza. Call 866-925-2422 or visit www.ahillcountrychristmas.com  

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

A farmers’ market is held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday at the Leon Springs Dance Hall, 24135 W. Interstate 10, in the parking lot at the westbound access road at Boerne Stage Road. Vendors offer a variety of wares from fresh produce to homemade foodstuffs, plants and more. For more information, call Mario Obledo Jr. at (210) 823-3393.

Market Days in Boerne, opening at 10 a.m., is held on Main Plaza, featuring handcrafted items, foodstuffs, plants and more. Today’s events will include a Howliday Pet Contest, part of “A Hill Country Christmas.”

“A Hill Country Christmas” is in its third weekend with Celebration on the Cibolo, tonight featuring a holiday river parade 5 to 7 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., downtown Boerne will fill with Dickensian characters, entertainment will feature regular “snow shows,” musical and theatrical acts and Santa Claus and the Missus will greet children on Main Plaza. Call 866-925-2422 or visit www.ahillcountrychristmas.com.  

Second Saturday Art & Wine features a reception at J. Hester's Highland House Studios & Gallery, 114 E. Highland Drive, at 5 p.m. Other galleries and shops will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Complementary trolley rides from one destination to another are provided courtesy of The Creek Restaurant. Register for a random drawing (to be held on the same night) of a free framed original miniature oil painting or sculpture from one of the artists. Contact Pamela Gardner at (830) 249-8678 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

SUNDAY, DEC. 9

St. Mark Presbyterian's Chancel Choir and the San Antonio Bras present the Christmas musical "Season of Wonders" at 5 p.m. at St. Mark, , 208 W.Bandera Road in Boerne. Admission is free.

MONDAY, DEC. 10

Hill Country Newcomers Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. A featured guest will be doing a "makeover." The club is collecting non-perishable foods for distribution during the holidays.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul W. Green will officiate at the installation of the 2008 Officers of the Kendall County Republican Women at their Christmas salad luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Boerne Community Center. Members are being asked to bring as their guest a “next generation” younger friend. Anyone interested in learning more about Kendall County Republican Women is welcome. For further information, call (830) 249-3374.

THURSDAY, DEC. 13

The Leon Springs Business Association’s holiday mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Independence Village at the Dominion, 8 Dominion Drive, features free food and cocktails. The even is free. Bring an unwrapped gift for a child. Gifts will be distributed by Leon Springs Elementary School’s Early Act club. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (210) 698-8100