Eric Vickery, who was deployed to Iraq the day following the judging for Boerne's Parade of Lights contest, chose a ''happy home'' theme. Photo by David Basarich

Students of Geneva School, 113 Cascade Caverns Road in Boerne, present a 6:30 p.m. Christmas program celebrating the season. The free program will last approximately 40 minutes. Parents, grandparents, and friends of the school are invited to attend. 

The Boerne Concert Band presents a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. at the North Middle School Auditorium on Johns Road in Boerne. The 70-piece band, led by Director Larry Schmidt, was newly formed in 2006 from musicians in San Antonio and the Hill Country and has received standing ovations in its initial concerts. For more information, call (830) 249-7277.

“A Christmas Carol” concludes its run this week 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 today at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday 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 .  

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

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.

Cowboy Christmas at Enchanted Springs Ranch, today through Monday on Highway 46 West, features all kinds of western entertainment, music and concessions. Come and step out of time and stroll through the holiday-decorated Old West Town.

MONDAY, DEC. 25

The Boerne EMS Association and the Hungry Horse Restaurant host a Christmas morning breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. at 109 S. Sanders St. in Boerne. Breakfast is by donation only. To-go orders are offered. The event benefits the Heartland Children’s Hoe and the Russ Brenner Scholarship, which funds EMT education.