The annual Helotes Garden Club Plant Sale and Raffle, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, is at the 4H Building on Leslie Road across from O’Connor High School. Plants include German bearded irises, canna lilies, ferns, geraniums, bougainvilleas, hibiscus, trees and century plants, as well as vegetables and herbs. A raffle drawing will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at most shops in Helotes and at the sale. Funds from the raffle go to the O’Connor horticulture scholarship fund.

Saturday

Leon Valley Market Days is held 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Leon Valley Community Center, 6427 Evers Road. The event, which features vendors of crafts, handmade clothing and foodstuffs, is held the second Saturday of each month.

Scenic Loop Road clean up volunteers will meet at the Scenic Loop Playground Clubhouse building at 8 a.m. for each clean up. A brown bag lunch is planned after this month’s clean up. Anyone who would like to help organize a group of volunteers to adopt portions of Scenic Loop Road may contact Freda Hoffman by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Casa Helotes Senior Center holds a rummage sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is accepting all donations except clothes, shoes and electronics. For more information, call 695-8510.

The Earl Warren High School Warrior Band Boosters hold their annual Spring Barbecue at the Zachry Middle School cafeteria parking lot to raise funds for the band. Plates include two sausage wraps, beans and coleslaw.  Drinks, roasted corn and desserts are also for sale.  For more information, call 843-6970.

Join the Friends of Government Canyon volunteers for a guided hike on one of the many trails at the natural area. Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. No pets please. 8:30 a.m; for more information, call (210) 688-9055, ext. 292.

“Spring Blooms in the Canyon” Come experience the abundance and variety of wildflowers at the natural area. Paul Cox, long time plant expert at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, will share the contents of his “fun box,” then lead you on an informative hike to identify spring flowers and plants. Call 688-9055, ext. 292.

Babies “R” Us hosts an “On The Go” Gear Expo 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locations including: Ingram Park Mall, 6955 N.W. Loop 410; behind North Star Mall, 819 E. Rector; and at The Rim Shopping Center, 176100 La Cantera Parkway. The expo will teach parents tips on traveling with baby that will help simplify every lifestyle. Activities and resources include information from travel expert, product demonstrations and educational seminars. For more information, contact Babies “R” Us at 681-2229, 337-2229 or 694-4583.

Sunday

Grace Point Church, 9750 Huebner Road, holds its annual Kite Day after its 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. Outdoor activities including a rock wall, a giant slide, a moon bounce, and kite flying begin at 12:30 p.m. Pizza, salad, drinks, and dessert will be served in the grass lot closest to Huebner Road. Advance tickets now available for $4 for adults, $2 for kids. The day of the event tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for kids. 

Voci di Sorelle women’s vocal ensemble performs its final concert of the 2007-2008 season, “Sacred Tranquility: Music for the Soul,” at University United Methodist Church. A reception with the artists will be held immediately following the performance and open to all in attendance.  Tickets for the concert are available online at www.benissimomusic.org or by calling 912-9555.

Tuesday

A Fiesta Fashion Show at Villa de San Antonio senior living community, 8103 North Hollow, will feature Fiesta and spring fashions from Draper’s and Damon’s modeled by some of the Villa de San Antonio residents. The fashion show will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to the public free of charge. Tours of the community, located at 8103 North Hollow, also will be available. For reservations, phone 558-7600.

Ongoing

THURSDAYS

The Rotary Club of Leon Valley meets at 7 a.m. at Luby’s, 6200 Bandera.

The San Antonio Northwest Rotary Club meets at noon at Cha-cha’s, 2026 Babcock.

The Helotes Optimist Club meets at 7 p.m. at National Underwriting Services, 14893 Bandera.

FRIDAYS

Bingo is conducted at 7 p.m. at Helotes Lions Club, 14690 Bandera.

SATURDAYS

The Friends of Government Canyon Volunteers, the second Saturday of each month, conduct a guided five- to seven-mile hike.

Call to confirm 688-9055.

SUNDAYS

“Exploring Government Canyon”

interpretive walks, conducted the third Sunday of each month, begin at 9:30 a.m. at the visitor center by the rainwater harvesting tower. Call to confirm 688-9055, ext 292.

Government Canyon Haiku Hikes, the first Sunday of each month, combine immersion in the natural world and creative writing 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . or call 688-9055, ext. 292.

Bingo is conducted at 2 p.m. at Helotes Lions Club, 14690 Bandera.

TUESDAYS

The Helotes Historical Society

meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Old Town Grill & Bistro, 14436 Bandera.

The San Antonio Northwest Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Martha’s Restaurant, 5822 Babcock.

The Helotes Lions Club

meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 14690 Bandera.

WEDNESDAYS

The San Antonio-Turtle Creek Optimist Club

meets at noon at Oak Hills Country Club, 5403 Fredericksburg.