Homemade jellies were among the wares to be found at the Leon Springs farmers’ market at the Leon Springs Dance Hall. Photo by Lauri Gray Eaton

“Learning to See Creatively:  A Lesson in Photography,”10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center auditorium in Boerne, features professional photographer Larry Woods in a four-session workshop today, Sept. 13, 20 and 27. Cost is $70 or $20 per session. Pre-registration is required. Call  (830) 249-4616 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Methodist Boerne Emergency Center hosts a job recruitment event 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 134 Menger Springs, third floor, in Boerne. The center is currently recruiting qualified emergency RNs; clinical lab scientists; CT, Radiology, Ultrasound and ER techs; and other support-services employees. Interested persons can attend this event by calling (210) 575-0355.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 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 on the westbound access road at Boerne Stage Road. For more information, call Mario Obledo Jr. at (210 823-3393.

A farmers’ market is featured 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. each Saturday at the River Rock Café courtyard, 30260 Saratoga, off of Keeneland and Ralph Fair Road in Fair Oaks Ranch.

Boerne Market Days features dozens of vendors from all over Texas assembled on Boerne’s Main Plaza. For information call (830) 249-5530 or (210) 844-8193.

A rainwater catchment seminar is presented 9 a.m. to noon at the home of John Kight, engineer and rainwater catchment owner. Cost: Members $20 per person and $30 per couple, non-members $30 per person and 

$40 per couple. The class is limited to 30 participants and requires pre-registration. Call (830) 249-4616.

Carriage House Gallery of Artists celebrates a grand opening 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its new location, 110 Rosewood Ave., in Boerne.

“Science in Nature,” 10 a.m. to noon at the Cibolo Nature Center pavilion and park, features a selection of science activities for children and families. Admission: members $10 per family of four and $3 per additional child (ages 12 and under), non-members $15 per family of four, $4 per additional child. Pre-registration recommended. Call 249-4616.

On Second Saturdays, the galleries of Boerne host joint openings from 5 to 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Catch the trolley at one of the galleries or at Holiday Inn Express or Ye Kendall Inn.  Participating galleries include Smilovici’s, Arroyo Gallery, Bella Creo, Bill Zaner’s Art Hause, Carriage House Gallery of Artists, Garden Path Gallery, Highland House, Sandra Canavan Fine Art Gallery and Bear Moon Bakery.

Cibolo Songs and Stories features the Crusaders' Conjunto Celebration at 7:30 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center, off of Highway 46 and City Park Road in Boerne. For more information, call (830) 249-4616.

MONDAY, SEPT. 10

Hill Country Newcomers Club meets at 10 a.m. the second Monday of each  month at the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne.  For information call Ann Cain at (830) 230-5551 or Pam Felton at (830) 331-9233.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 11

Dog and puppy training classes conducted by the Boerne Parks Department begin today at 6:30 p.m. at Northrup Park Athletic Pavilion in Boerne. Classes are six weeks for $90. For more information, call (210) 981-5003.  Register in advance at 402 E. Blanco or call Linda Donaraki at (830) 249-9511.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 13

The Kendall County Retired Teachers Association’s 11 a.m. luncheon at Po Po’s Restaurant features Rep. Nathan Macias. Registration and socializing begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Jean Sorenson at (830) 249-8308 or Nelda Vogt at (830) 249-2884.

The Leon Springs Business Association hosts TxDOT representative Greg Malatek and Randy Grones, engineer for the Interstate 10 project at the Dominion, as featured guest speakers at an 11:30 a.m. luncheon at the Leon Springs Dance Hall. Visitors are welcome. A set menu of appetizer and dessert buffets is $20 for LSBA members and those who RSVP, $25 at the door. For more information, go to the LSBA’s Web site at www.LeonSpringsTX.com.