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 event 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.

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens and adapted by Romulus Linney, continues its run 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

FRIDAY, DEC. 14

“A Hill Country Christmas” enters its fourth weekend with A Hill Country Cowboy Christmas. Tonight beginning at 6 p.m., downtown Boerne will fill with cowboy 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. 15

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.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18

Mother Nature's Story-time at the Cibolo Nature Center, 10 to 11 a.m. at the visitors’ center, is free. Constance Keremes, youth librarian at the Boerne Public Library, will entertain hildren ages 3 to 5 with wildlife and nature-related stories, participate in finger plays, motion games and crafts.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20

The Boerne Concert Band will present a special concert of holiday season music on Thursday evening, December 20, 2007, at the North Middle School Auditorium on Johns Road in Boerne at 7:00 p.m. The 70 piece band, led by Director Larry Schmidt, will present Holiday favorites and carols for family and personal enjoyment. The band, newly formed in 2006 from musicians in San Antonio and the Hill Country, has received enthusiastic standing ovations in its initial concerts for the band’s sparkling performances. The concert is free! Come light up your Holidays with the Boerne Concert Band. For further information call the Boerne Visitor’s Bureau at (830) 249-7277.

SATURDAY, DEC 22

Cowboy Christmas at Enchanted Springs Ranch, today through Monday on Highway 46 West, features all kinds of western entertainment, things for everyone, children and adults alike, lots of music and concessions. Come and step out of time and stroll through our Holiday decorated Old West Town.