THURSDAY, MARCH 8

The Kendall County Retired Teachers Association meets at 1:30 p.m. in the Comfort ISD board room at 327 High St. Speaker Eva Armsworthy will discuss living at home safely and home health care. All retired school personnel are welcome. To request a ride to the meeting, call (830) 249-2884.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

Boerne Market Days features fun, food and shopping amid beautiful small-town surroundings. Dozens of vendors from all over Texas, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food are all available throughout the weekend on Main Plaza. For more information call David (830) 249-5530, (210) 844-8193.

A Second Saturday Volunteer Workday is held 9 a.m. to noon at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Participants will enjoy a morning pulling weeds, picking up trash and helping with other spring projects. For more information, call (210) 710-8154 or (830) 249-4616.

Cibolo Kids Club is conducted 10 to 11 a.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center Visitors Center. Admission is free. Kids will take to the trails for a fun-filled hour of learning, exploring and discovery. Meet on the back porch of the Visitors Center. Bring a drink and your parents. This is for kids of all ages.

A benefit dinner and live auction for SAM’s Kids is held 6 to 10 p.m. at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club with entertainment including comedian Cleto Rodriguez and live music by Cabo. Corporate and individual reserved tables for eight are available for $500. For information, call (830) 981-4424.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

Feast of St. Benedict Second Annual Spaghetti Dinner is prepared and served by the Benedictine Sisters 4 to 7 p.m. at the Omega Center Dining Room, 216 West Highland Drive, Boerne. Adult tickets: $6. Children’s tickets: (under 12) $3. For tickets call (830) 816-8504.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Boerne Birders converge 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. March is spring migration! This outing is especially for families with children who have an interest in birding. Bring your favorite bird identification book and binoculars. For more information, call (830)-230-5551 or 210-710-3981.

An Outdoor Family Fair,10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, is an outdoor event for families with children of all ages. It is an opportunity to enjoy music, kite flying, kayaking, wagon rides, treasure hunt and get acquainted with Kendall County family resources.

Irish Storytelling, first of the 2007 Songs and Stories series at the Cibolo Nature Center, is conducted noon to 4 p.m. at the outdoor stage. Admission is $7.50 for CNC members, $10 for non-members, $5 for seniors over 65 $5 and free to children under 12. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. Enjoy an evening of songs, stories, and dancing under the live oak trees.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

The San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution host a genealogy seminar 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 37 N.E. Loop 410, San Antonio, in conjunction with the 112th Texas Society State Convention. Genealogy experts Harry and Mary Alice Dell, of the Genealogical Society of Kendall County, will lead the seminar. $40 per person. Reservations can be made by contacting Ed Butler at (210) 698-8964.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

Land Stewardship in the Texas Hill Country, held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, provides an opportunity to review your land management decisions and practices as well as make a difference to soil and range health, wildlife and ground water recharge. Learn from top local experts on topics including water resources, rainwater catchment, stocking levels, deer management, oak wilt prevention and landscaping with native plants.