Kerr Area Visitors' Guide Fall/Winter 2018

Kerrville Area

Visitors’ Guide Fall/Winter 2018-19

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Welcome to Kerr County!

Fall and winter are great seasons to retreat, relax and recreate in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. You’re visiting a special part of Texas, an area that many visitors would love to call home. The scenic beauty of the Hill Country, the tranquility of the Guadalupe River, cultural amenities, historical significance, excellent climate, phenomenal parks, recreational area hotels and recreational vehicle facilities, plus many Texas-friendly citizens are components that make Kerrville an exceptional destination for a family vacation, weekend getaway or home base for the winter months, as well as regional meetings or a convention destination.

Kerrville is home to many excellent museums, art galleries and entertainment venues and a 75-member symphony orchestra. Numerous fall and winter festivals, as well as special events, are hosted here on an annual basis. Unique dining and shopping opportunities are plentiful. You also may want to attend your favorite civic club during your visit.

Golf and tennis are as popular in the fall and winter months as they are in the spring and summer. Golfers can enjoy three challenging golf courses, while tennis players can play on one of several excellent tennis courts. D-BAT Kerrville Sports Complex, which opened in January 2018, provides a 105-acre state-of-the-art sports complex, complete with 11 baseball and softball fields, as well as 20 acres of soccer fields. The complex also has indoor batting cages, pitching tunnels, simulators, a T-ball facility, coaching rooms and a pro shop,

Charlie McIlvain, president/CEO Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau

Table of Contents

Writers Robin Amerine Jenna Carpenter Nancy Foster Judith Pannebaker Jonathan Toye

4 Clubs, Country

transportation, 34 Kerr County Fair

emergency contacts, 36 Halloween events

advertisers’ index 40 Community 6 By the numbers Thanksgivings 8 Church directory 44 Christmas events 10 Day tripper 50 Cowboy Breakfast, 16 Winter Texans

stock show 22 Sports complex 54 Fall-winter events 24 The arts 32 Map of the Hill calendar

Advertising Director John Doran Advertising Brandon Baldwin Jeff Herring Becky Kiner Luly Miller

which is open to the public and an excellent way to get a workout in a controlled environment.

The Guadalupe River runs through Kerrville, providing opportunities for fall and winter kayaking and canoeing excursions. If you’re into bicycling, then you’re in luck as the 4.2-mile Kerrville River Trail is the perfect venue for walking, jogging and cycling.

You can quickly see there are plenty of reasons to stay a few days or the entire fall and winter seasons. While you are here, take advantage of hub and spoke itineraries that explore the beauty of the Hill Country. Easy one-day journeys include visits to interesting communities, such as Ingram, Hunt, Mountain Home, Junction, Comfort, Luckenbach, Bandera and Fredericksburg. In fact, there’s so much to see and do in the Texas Hill Country, you won’t be able to see everything in just one visit. For that reason, we encourage you to return to the Hill Country often.

Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country are great destinations any time of the year.

If you have questions or need additional information, call 800-221-7958 or visit kerrvilletexascvb.com. Better yet, stop by the visitor center, 2108 Sidney Baker St., and meet our friendly volunteers and helpful, knowledgeable staff. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Kerrville, an ideal fall and winter destination, provides an exceptional quality of life for a few days or a lifetime.

On the Cover: A Kerrville couple enjoying a glass of wine by the fire.

Photo by Tom Holden

Visitor information Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau Address: 2108 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-221-7958 Website: kerrvilletexascvb.com

Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Address: 1700 Sidney Baker St., Suite 100 Phone: 830-896-1155 Website: kerrvilletx.com

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Kerrville Civic Clubs Kerrville Civic Clubs that visitors may want to visit for meeting makeups include: Kiwanis Club of Kerrville When: Thursdays at noon Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Lions Club — Heart of the Hills When: second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

Where: IHOP, 1429 Sidney Baker St. Lions Club — Kerrville Host When: Tuesdays at noon Where: Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive

Lions Club — Kerrville Sunrise When: Wednesdays at 6:45 a.m.

Where: Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Rotary Club of Kerrville When: Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m.

Where: Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway Rotary — Kerrville Morning When: Thursdays at 7 a.m.

Where: Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Rotary — Kerrville Satellite When: third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Where: second floor of Wells Fargo Bank, 301 Junction Highway

Emergency Contact Information Peterson Urgent Care Address: 1740 Junction Highway Hours: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. MondayFriday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. SaturdaySunday Contact: 830-258-7669 or petersonurgentcare.com Kerrville Fire/EMS Contact: 830-257-8181 Kerrville Police Department Address: 429 Sidney Baker St. Contact: 830-257-8181

Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Address: 400 Clearwater Paseo Contact: 830-896-1133 or 830-896-1218 Kerrville Fire Department Address: 87 Coronado Drive Contact: 830-257-8449 Peterson Regional Medical Center Address: 551 Hill Country Drive Contact: 830-896-4200 or petersonhealth.com

Transportation Commercial airports are 62 miles away in San Antonio and 100 miles away in Austin.

Kerrville-Kerr County Airport Address: Louis Schreiner Field, 1877 Airport Lane Details: Co-owned by the city of Kerrville and Kerr County with a full-service FBO provided by Kerrville Aviation, 830-257-8840. Offers passenger and crew lounge, flight planning room, airframe and engine maintenance, ground power unit, pilot training and ground schools, aircraft rentals, as well as new and used parts.

Contact: 830-896-9399 Alamo Area Council of Governments — Alamo Regional Transit Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaysFridays Rates: $2 in-town, $6 same county, $8 one county over and $12 two counties over Details: Provides local transportation services for medical purposes, youth, seniors, adult day care, shopping, work and to the general public. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible and have wheelchair lifts. Make reservations 24 hours in advance.

Contact: 866-889-7433 or aacog.

com/67/alamo-regional-transit County Line Cabs Details: 24/7 shuttle from San Antonio Contact: 830-370-9510 Big Country Cabs Hours: 8-2 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 8-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday Rates: $8 for 1-2 locals plus $4 per stop, $10 for 3-4 locals plus $4 per stop, $12 for 1-3 tourists and $15 for four tourists Contact: 830-307-0467 Kerr Kab & Deliveries Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. SundayThursday and 8-1 a.m. FridaySaturday Rates: $2.50 for pick up and $2.75 per mile Contact: 830-928-5222 Kerrville Bus Company Details: General long-distance service plus tours and casino trips.

Contact: 800-256-2757 or iridekbc.com Kerrville Taxi Contact: 830-955-0726 or kerrvilletaxi.com Hill Country Limousine Service Inc. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaysFridays and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturdays-Sundays Details: 24/7 all occasion service, call for reservations.

Contact: 830-896-1429

Index of Advertisers 814 Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Acapulco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ameriprise Financial - Dawn Collum. . 37 Basement Brewers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Baublit’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bella Vita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Bending Branch Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Billy Gene’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Billy’s Western Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Blue Moon Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Boerne Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bonzai Steak & Sushi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Books to Share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Buzzie’s Bar-B-Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cabernet Grill/Cotton Gin. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cailloux Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Camp Verde General Store . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Capital Farm Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Carlton Club Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Century 21 The Hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Community 1st National Bank. . . . . . . . 39 Cowboy Steak House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cowgirls & Lace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Creek Boutique, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Cricket’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Dairy Queen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Days Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dietert Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 East End Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 El Sombrero de Jalisco Restaurant. . . . 15 Fairy Moon Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Fun Finds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hampton Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Heirlooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hill Country Bicycle Works. . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hill Country Distillers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hill Country Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Hill Country Plastic Surgery Center . . . 26 Hill Country Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hill Country Swap Meet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Historic Downtown Business Alliance. . 49 Hometown Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hosanna Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hunter House Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Inn of the Hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 James Avery Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Jim Morris, Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Junk in the Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kerr County Market Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Kerr Villa Kountry Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau. . . 60 Kerrville Hills Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Kerrville First United Methodist Church. . 11 Kerrville Pentecostals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Kerrville Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Lamps & Shades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lone Star Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Luckenbach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Margarita’s City Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mini Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monroe’s East End Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Museum of Western Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Old Ingram Loop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Perfect Surroundings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Plant Haus 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Precision Dermatology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PRMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Randy Purswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Rio Verde Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 River Hills Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Riverhills Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Riverhill Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,58 River Trail Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rockbox Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Save Inn Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Simpson Ranches & Land, LLC. . . . . . . . 49 Soaring Dragon Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . 25 Southwestern Elegance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church . . . 47 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . 51 Taco Casa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Texas Gun & Knife Shows. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Trios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Walker, Dr. Michael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Wildgoose Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Wilson’s Ice House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wine-O-Bout It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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By the numbers Hill Country Weather Facts Coldest Month on Average: JANUARY

Average High: 60.1 DEGREES

Average Low: 33.8 DEGREES Record Low: -7 DEGREES — JAN. 31, 1949

Average First Freeze: NOV. 7 Average Last Freeze: MARCH 29

• Kerrville tourism creates 1,100 JOBS. • Tourism creates 1,500 JOBS in Kerr County.

• 17.3 PERCENT of all jobs in Kerrville are in the hospitality industry.

What are the top foreign countries Kerrville visitors come from?

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• Kerrville visitors spent $67 MILLION in 2017.

• Tourism brings in more than $102 MILLION annually to Kerrville.

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United Kingdom

• Tourism dollars contribute more than $9.5 MILLION annually to taxes and other revenue to local taxing entities in Kerrville.

• Kerrville residents’ tax burden is reduced by 30-35 PERCENT annually from tourism dollars.

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Kerr County Church Directory Anglican

Saint Michael and All Angels Anglican Church of Kerrville Address: 2015 Singing Wind Drive Phone: 830-895-4990

Apostolic

Kerrville Apostolic Church Address: 1101 North St. Phone: 830-285-2046

Assembly of God

First Assembly of God Address: 901 Jefferson St. Phone: 830-257-6598 Living Waters Assembly of God Address: 108 Aqua Vista Drive Phone: 830-792-5030 Maranatha Christian Center Address: 2915 Legion Drive Phone: 830-896-2591

Baha’i

Baha’i Faith Of Kerr County Area Address: 213 Painted Rock Phone: 830-367-2281

Baptist

Calvary Baptist Address: 113 Methodist Encampment Road Phone: 830-895-2830 Crosswalk Baptist Address: 111 Camino Real Road Phone: 830-257-7623 First Baptist Church Address: 625 Washington St. Phone: 830-257-5033 First Baptist, Center Point Address: 104 Ave. C in Center Point Phone: 830-634-2677 Hill Country Missionary Baptist Address: 107 Redemption Road Phone: 830-890-5373 Hunt Baptist, Hunt Address: 112 Church St. West, Hunt Phone: 830-238-4863 Iglesia Bautista Bethel, Center Point Address: 302 First St. in Center Point Phone: 830-634-2955 Iglesia Bautista Oak Park Address: 2814 Legion Drive Phone: 830-377-5919 Mount Olive Baptist Address: 121 W. McFarland Drive Phone: 830-257-4504 New Hope Fellowship Address: 405 Main St., Ingram Phone: 830-258-1116

Ranchero Road Baptist Address: 801 Ranchero Road Phone: 830-896-5330 The Sanctuary (Bilingual) Address: 200l Singing Wind Drive Phone: 830-257-7460 Southern Oaks Baptist Address: 122 Valley View Drive Phone: 830-257-4348 Sunrise Baptist Address: 1200 Broadway Phone: 830-896-8731 Sunset Baptist, Mountain Home Phone: 830-866-3415 Trinity Baptist Church Address: 800 Jackson Road Phone: 830-895-0100 Victory Baptist Church Address: 501 Mill Run Phone: 830-896-4558 Western Hills Baptist Church Address: 2010 Goat Creek Road Phone: 830-895-1188

Bible

Citywest Church Address: 3139 Junction Highway Phone: 830-367-5363 Friendship Bible Church Address: 413 Lois St. Phone: 830-792-3733 Kerrville Bible Church Address: 898 Harper Road Phone: 830-895-3589

Catholic

Notre Dame Catholic Church Address: 909 Main St. Phone: 830-257-5961

Christian Science

First Church of Christ, Scientist Address: 301 Woodlawn Ave. Phone: 830-257-3004

Church of Christ

Live Oak Church of Christ Address: 874 Harper Road, Suite 106 Phone: 830-285-9134 Iglesia de Cristo Address: 506 E. Shady Drive Junction Highway Church of Christ Address: 2500 Junction Highway Phone: 830-367-5340 Kerrville Church of Christ Address: 1900 Loop 534 Phone: 830-257-1900 Live Oak Address: 439 Holdsworth Drive Phone: 830-285-9134

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Riverside Church of Christ Address: 625 Harper Road Phone: 830-257-5445

Disciples of Christ

Center Point Christian Address:100 Church St. in Center Point First Christian Church Address: 1900 Goat Creek Road Phone: 830-895-5355

Episcopal

St. Peter’s Episcopal Address: 320 St. Peters St. Phone: 830-257-8162

Foursquare Gospel

Foursquare Gospel Fellowship Address: 915 Blue Bell Road Phone: 830-257-8222

Jewish

Jewish Community of the Hill Country Address: 960 Barnett St. Phone: 830-331-8941

Lutheran

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Address: 204 Spence St. Phone: 830-257-4433 Hosanna Lutheran Church Address: 134 Camp Meeting Road Phone: 830-257-6767 Zion Lutheran Address: 624 Barnett St. Phone: 830-257-8411

Methodist

Barnett Chapel United Methodist Address: 710 Paschal St. Phone: 830-257-5365 Center Point United Methodist Address: 118 Church St. in Center Point Phone: 830-634-2320 First United Methodist Church Address: 321 Thompson Drive Phone: 830-257-0800 Hunt United Methodist, Hunt Address: 120 Merritt Road in Hunt Phone: 830-238-4360 St. Paul’s United Methodist Address: 135 Methodist Encampment Road Phone: 830-895-2212

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene Address: 433 Meadow View Lane Phone: 830-257-8247

Nondenominational

Thousand Hills Cowboy Church Address: 292 Peterson Farm Road Phone: 830-367-5294

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Calvary Chapel Address: 1610 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-370-4822 Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church Address: 3000 Loop 534 Phone: 830-895-3000 Church of the Hills, Ingram Address: 3325 Junction Highway in Ingram Phone: 830-367-4614 Christian Motorcyclists Association Address: Santo Coyote Restaurant, 2124 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-367-7443 Cross Ministries Address: 2590 Junction Highway, Suite D-1 Phone: 210-560-4098 Divide Chapel Address: 121 Divide School, Texas 41 Phone: 830-640-3307 The Door Christian Fellowship Address: 2590 Junction Highway Phone: 830-895-9830 Faith Christian Church Address: 1205 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-896-4022 Family Worship Center Address: 4501 San Antonio Highway (Texas 27) Phone: 830-896-1727 Gates of the City Christian Fellowship Address: 410 Benson Drive Phone: 830-792-7727 Grace Bible Chapel Address: 241 Southway Drive Phone: 830-896-1775 House of Grace Address: 2720 Junction Highway Phone: 830-367-4290 House of Prayer, Ingram Address: 500 Morgan St. in Ingram Phone: 830-367-2328 Impact Christian Fellowship Address: 2031 Goat Creek Road Phone: 830-792-9844

Kerrville Christian Center Address: 323 Earl Garrett St. Phone: 830-792-5554 New Beginnings Church Address: 2300 Memorial Blvd.

Phone: 830-792-3527 New Heights Church Address: U.G.R.A. building, 124 Lehman Drive Phone: 830-928-3299 Riverfront Clubhouse Church Address: 54 Riverfront Drive South Phone: 972-832-2113 Salvation Army Address: 201 Holdsworth Drive Phone: 830-315-5762 Sonlight Chapel, Center Point Address: 453 Kelly St. in Center Point Phone: 830-634-3444 South Church Kerrville Address: 103 Whippoorwill Lane Phone: 830-353-3423 Templo De Restauracion Church Address: 514 Guadalupe St. Phone: 830-257-2786 Thunder in the Hills Biker Church Address: 110 Camino Real Road Phone: 830-257-1754 Trinity, Center Point Address: 5848 Texas 27 in Center Point Phone: 830-634-7830 Turtle Creek Community Church Address: 130 Molina Road Phone: 830-257-7637 Unseen Love Ministries Phone: 830-796-9905

Pentecostal

Faith Temple Gospel Address: Doyle School Community Center, 110 W. Barnett St., and Penick Center, 120 W. Davis St. Iglesia Casa De Misericordia Address: 516-A Quinlan St. Phone: 830-367-3759

Iglesia Pentecostes, Ingram Address: 208 Ingram Loop in Ingram Phone: 830-896-1648 Kerrville Pentecostals Address: 885 Harper Road Phone: 830-896-0822 Livingway Christian Outreach Assemblies Address: 100 E. Davis St. Phone: 830-896-8632

Presbyterian

Christ Church Presbyterian Address: 874 Harper Road, Suite 108, and Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. Phone: 830-377-1603 First Presbyterian Church Address: 800 Jefferson St. Phone: 830-257-3310 First Presbyterian Church, Ingram Address: 101 Webb Ave. in Ingram Phone: 830-367-5672

Quaker

Hill Country Society of Friends Address: Campus Ministry Center at Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd.

Phone: 830-257-4316

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Address: 611 Harper Road Phone: 830-895-3935

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Hill Country Address: 960 Barnett St. Phone: 830-792-3626 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kerrville Address: 213 Loma Vista Drive Phone: 830-895-1946

Unity

Unity Church of the Hill Country Address: 1016 Jefferson St. Phone: 830-896-7575

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Trip Planners Day Tripper for the weekend tourist on page 10 Winter Texan’s Bucket List for the tourist’s temporary home on page 16

Day Tripper What to see when staying for the weekend For area visitors who want to soak up as much of Kerrville as they can in a couple of days, the relatively tame Guadalupe River is a natural spot to start. But it’s not for nothing that the region is called Hill Country, and it takes only a short while to venture to higher ground, where wilder fare can be found — such as a giraffe that will eat a cookie right out of your hand.

$2 million worth of original art; four prayer plaques with words and prayers at the base of the cross; the Prayer Path and God’s Rock Garden include scriptures along a trail that surrounds the cross-shaped garden and limestone prayer rocks inscribed by visitors.

Kerrville River Trail On the south end of the city, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway, anchors the city’s River Trail, a 10-foot wide path that stretches four miles north along the Guadalupe. People with dogs are Prayer Garden supposed to keep them on a leash and skateboarding isn’t allowed on The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden, 520 Benson Drive, a the trail. That means navigating the whole distance on a rented bicycle 24.5-acre park, shares the love of Jesus through art, music and writing. or on foot — from Kerrville-Schreiner to Lowry Park — could be one The nondenominational, spiritual garden gives people an opportunity peaceful way to spend a few hours. to hear the Gospel without going to a church. The park is free and The trail includes signage with some historical notes, including a open to the public from 7 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Guided synopsis of the way the 1932 flood impacted Kerrville. If the sign’s quick tours also are available. overview doesn’t sate a visitor’s curiosity, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is a quick climb up some wooden stairs through the cedars and Garden features include the “Path to Heaven” at the entrance of the cypress that line the river banks. Looking up a book, finding it and the 300-foot-long cross-shaped garden with 77 scripture tiles; sculpskimming through the pages doesn’t require a library card. ture including the 77-foot, 7-inch tall “Empty Cross” and more than The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden is free and open to the public.

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Visitors to Y.O. Headquarters can get up close and personal with the giraffes and other exotic animals on the wildlife tour.

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Horseback riding & wildlife tour Another 12 miles west of Mo-Ranch is Y.O. Headquarters, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road NW in Mountain Home, which is home to bigger wildlife, including giraffes. At least 24-hour advance notice is required to arrange for a tour that could include the giraffes, aoudads, axis deer, buffalo, blackbucks or other exotic species.

For ordinary horse rides, a few-days notice is needed. The steeds are allowed to roam the roughly 5,400-acre property when they’re not giving rides, so it takes a while to round them up.

The giraffes at Y.O. Headquarters will come up and eat out of your hand, according to hunting director Kevin Abell. The two female giraffes are pregnant, with one due sometime in February 2019 and the other in June or July, Abell said.

Riverside Nature Center and local gardens The Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St., is home to one of at least three gardens in the city designed specifically to attract

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Mo-Ranch day pass Visitors looking for fun on the water can make the drive west up to the north fork of the Guadalupe at Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340 in Hunt, where they can purchase a day pass, which gets them access to the camp’s waterfront area. The ranch is named after Daniel Moran, who was chairman of Continental Oil and Transportation Co. and the previous owner of the ranch.

A Mo-Ranch day pass gets guests access to the camp’s canoes. A river rope swing allows would-be Tarzans and Janes to dangle out across the water and let themselves plop into the Guadalupe. Fishing is limited to the catch-and-release kind. An outdoor pool also is available, along with a playground area, a disc golf course, tennis courts and outdoor table tennis.

Mo-Ranch day pass holders who want to commune a bit with nature can walk along five miles of marked hiking trails on the 500-acre property. The place includes a wildflower garden, which offers a chance to see monarchs and other butterflies. Allison Bueche, the communications director for the ranch, said she often spots little

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butterflies and other pollinators. The gardens are planted with a selection of milkweed and blooming plants that offer nectar.

The other two gardens are found at Kerrville-Schreiner Park and on the grounds of the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St. The courthouse garden is at the southeast entrance of the building. It’s maintained by the Texas Master Naturalists, Hill Country Chapter.

Of all the butterfly species, it’s the monarch that reigns, especially in Texas. A state statute designates the first seven days of October as Butterfly Week to “encourage Texas residents and visitors to study, observe and promote the life of the state insect: monarch butterfly.”

The annual migration of monarchs from the north through Texas down to Mexico will put them in the Kerrville area starting in midto-late September probably through the end of October, according to Becky Etzler, the nature center’s director. She said the massive roosts of monarchs numbering in the hundreds and thousands that are sometimes documented elsewhere don’t typically appear locally, but the center’s garden is a good place to see a few at a time.

This year’s rainy mid-September should mean a lot of blooming plants come October, Etzler said, which could make for a higher-thannormal transient monarch population in the Kerrville area. Even after the monarchs are gone, plenty of butterflies and birds hang around pretty much throughout the year.

The center offers a checklist of butterfly and bird species that visitors can use to count the critters they see and to gauge the chance they’ll see a particular kind. The list says, for example, that the Gulf fritillary butterfly is common at the garden. The black-chinned hummingbird is common in the fall, but is rare at other times of the year.

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Winter Texan’s Bucket List Things to do while calling Kerr County a temporary home Long-term visitors in the Kerrville area — who might be staying at a vacation rental or one of a couple dozen RV parks — have access to just about all the activities enjoyed by permanent residents.

For people wanting to park their homes for an extended stay, they don’t need to look far. Kerrville offers a wide variety of RV parks, some with a scenic view of the Guadalupe River.

Kerrville that’s off limits to visitors, from the dog parks to continuing education classes and physical fitness venues.

Bring the dog Visiting dog owners are supposed to keep their pets leashed in city parks, just like permanent residents do. But people who want to give their four-legged friends a chance to frolic un-tethered can head over to Lehmann-Monroe Park, 200 Park Lane, where a fenced off area let’s canines roam free. Tubes and hurdles as well as, of course, fire High-rated RV parks hydrants make it a dog-friendly playground. Owners can watch from • By the River RV Park and Campground, 175 Riverview Road, bleachers with an awning that shields them from the sun.

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Smaller dogs also have their annual day in nearby Boerne on Saturday, Kerrville-Schreiner Park also features a recreation room, dining hall, Oct. 20, when the Hill Country Animal League hosts a fundraiser, which playground, butterfly garden, a sand volleyball court, a basketball includes Peppers for Paws from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Mutt Strutt from court and 7.5 miles of trails.

Except for local election polling places, there’s probably no corner of 11 a.m. to noon and the Weenie Run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.. The Lehmann-Monroe Park offers a fenced-in dog park with tubes, hurdles and fire hydrants.

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There also is a dog park at Flat Rock Park, 3840 Riverside Drive, which features campgrounds and fishing holes. Elm Creek Park, 200 Methodist Encampment Road, has a mutt strut group that meets at 6 p.m. every Saturday, as well as a running group that meets at

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Horseback riding and antiquing can be found in Bandera, which also is about 30 minutes away.

Hill Country vineyards also are within a half-hour drive from Kerrville. From Bending Branch Winery in Comfort to Fiesta Winery in Fredericksburg, with so much in between, wine connoisseurs and newbies alike will have a fun time, tasting wine and buying a bottle or two.

And, to keep from drinking and driving, pick from many of the winery bus tours, which are based out of Fredericksburg.

In Medina, there is Love Creek Orchards, which is known as the apple capital of Texas. Nearby is The Apple Store, which produces more than 50 different products made from sweet Texas apples — from jellies and butters to baked goods.

The Twisted Sisters motorcycle ride also goes through Medina and nearby areas. The 100-mile loop, which covers Texas highways 335, 338 and 337, is one of the most challenging roads in Texas, because it follows canyons, steep hills and jagged cliffs.

The Camp Verde General Store also offers a wide selection of baked goods and shopping.

Take a class Club Ed is the Dietert Center’s, 451 Guadalupe St., community education program, which includes way more than canine-themed classes in its broad curriculum.

For example, Club Ed students who want to carry a concealed handgun can qualify for a license by taking the new Texas Department of Public Safety license course offered through the center. A separate course is designed to help you choose what handgun to buy.

A Club Ed driver safety course is designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. The motorcycle basic rider course teaches students

how to operate a motorcycle, the best protective clothing to wear, how to avoid dangerous situations and how to get out of them. A helmet and motorcycle are provided.

Other courses range from estate planning to drone piloting and playing guitar. Even people who want to learn how to use Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet software can find a course at the Dietert Center.

Many of the classes require pre-registration and the schedule changes quarterly. Members of the center pay a discounted rate for some classes, and long-term Kerrville visitors pay the same rate as permanent residents.

Join the gym Offering a special three-month membership rate for long-term “Winter Texans” in Kerrville is The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive. People also can pay for using the center as they go.

The Kroc Center offers a full fitness studio with cardio machines and weights, as well as an outdoor heated lap pool and 60 different exercise classes. Among the exercise classes are yoga, spinning, resistance bands and several classes designed for seniors to help them work on stretching and balance.

A Kroc Center boot camp class is pretty intense, maybe not the right level for most seniors, the center’s Molly Putnam said. But at the center’s open gym, a regular group of seniors play pickleball, she said, and it’s very competitive. Pickleball is a hybrid of badminton, tennis and table tennis whose players hit a sort of whiffle ball over a net. Pickleball tends to be played in the gym more in the morning and basketball toward evening, according to Putnam.

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Batter up at the sports complex The D-BAT Kerrville Sports Complex, 111 Home Run Drive, offers a plethora of services to people staying in Kerrville.

The sports complex includes 11 softball/baseball fields, 20 acres of irrigated soccer fields, restrooms, concession stands, a maintenance building and an indoor practice facility. The latter includes a pro shop, turfed practice field, batting cages and lanes, meeting space and a concessions area. Local youth organizations — including Kerrville Little League, Hill Country Youth Soccer Association, Hill Country Crush Soccer Academy and the Senior Softball League — have used the facility this past spring.

So yes, Kerrville sports enthusiasts have so far been thrilled with all the opportunities the sports complex offers. But also it’s attracting plenty of visitors into Kerrville.

D-BAT, a major partner with the complex, has organized baseball tournaments at the complex, bringing visitors across Texas into Kerrville and boosting the local economy in the process.

“We got a lot of tournament teams that come in from out of town that are playing in some of these weekend tournaments,” said Shane Heffernan, the sports complex manager. “Also with D-BAT, they are hosting a lot of tournaments. They got a lot of people coming in

from out of town. Those organization were looking to be brought into town anyway, they just needed the right venue to do it.”

And when visitors arrive for the tournaments, they will be greeted with some of the finer fields in Texas.

The baseball experts who have toured the complex are all in agreement: The fields at the sports complex are state of the art.

“They are all pretty amazed,” Shane said last March. “I would say there is nothing like this, until you get to the upper echelon fields in Dallas. They (D-BAT fields) are really, really nice. They are really well-manicured. They are really playable. Everyone who has seen them has raved about them.”

Visitors also have field rental options and can pay for batting lessons. An hour rental of the batting cage costs $35 for non-members, an hour on the turf field costs $40 and hour-long lessons cost $70.

Since opening in January 2018, the complex has been met with acclaim from Kerrville residents and visitors alike.

“It’s a fantastic thing for the community,” Shane said. “From the tournaments that we’ve had so far, everyone has loved it; they like the atmosphere. They like the Hill Country; it’s really laid back, the fields are really nice, the locations are nice, it’s easy to find a place to eat, it’s easy to find a hotel room, it’s a centrally-located facility.”

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Kerr’s museums, galleries, theaters & symphony rival ‘Big City’ entertainment, artistic offerings Those seeking the slower-paced life of the Texas Hill Country need not sacrifice cultural amenities usually associated with the “Big City” for a more leisurely lifestyle.

Excellent museums, art galleries, workshops for artists in all media, theatrical presentations and symphony concerts can all be found within the Kerr community. And, the venues mentioned below forever buzz with both scheduled activities and special pop-up events.

For the latest information regarding art happenings in and around the Kerr community, check updated listings in The Kerrville Daily Times — so you don’t miss a thing.

Kerr’s Visual Art Scene The Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesdays-Saturdays “When the Legend Begins” serves as the catchphrase for this acclaimed museum that features a carefully curated permanent collection of western and Native American carvings, bronzes and paintings.

Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for military members with identification, $5 for students and free for children ages 8 and younger.

For more information, visit museumofwesternart.com or call 830-896-2553.

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• Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 29, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 30: Family Free Days When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

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Details: Kerr County residents can tour the museum and take part in activities for free.

• Oct. 27: “A Night at the Museum” When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday Details: A fun, educational, entertaining and family-oriented event, which will include ghost stories, a costume contest, food truck, sack races, pumpkin crafting, live music and more.

• Nov. 6-Dec. 29: “Gifts of the Season: A Holiday Miniature Show and Sale” Details: An exhibit featuring smaller works of art in a variety of media and priced at $500 and under.

• Nov. 15: November Artist of the Month: Danny Stevens When: Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday • Dec. 20: December Artist of the Month: Jack Sorenson When: Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday • February Artist of the Month: Gary Ward • March Artist of the Month: Karen Cooper Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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• Oct. 27: “Points West” When: Reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday Details: This one-day invitational show features traditional and Western paintings and sculpture.

• Nov. 1-Nov. 29: “Texas Furniture Makers Show” When: Reception 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 10 Details: A juried show featuring the best furniture makers in Texas.

• Dec. 6-Jan. 5: “Kerrville Art Club Juried Show,” “KACC Membership Show” and “Mark Holly Photography” When: Reception 2-4 p.m. Dec. 8 Details: Featuring an annual showing of members of the Kerrville Art Club’s original art and fine craft.

• Feb. 11: “Chocolate Fantasy” When: 1-3 p.m. Monday Details: A fundraiser featuring chocolate, a chocolate-tasting contest, silent auction, live music, art and more.

• March 1-25: “Uncommon Colors,” “Channeling Memories” and “Virgil R. Carter Watercolors” When: Reception 2-4 p.m. March 3 Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center at the Hill County Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theater Road in Ingram; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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• Through Nov. 9: “Wild Tales” Details: An exhibit that celebrates insects, animals, beasts and beings.

• Nov. 8: “Introduction to Indigo and Shibori” When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday Details: This workshop teaches the fundamentals of indigo dyeing and historic pattern making. Tuition is $145 and includes all materials.

• Jan. 11-28: “Basket Weavers Show and Sale, “KACC Members Show and Sale” and “Tribute to a River” • Nov. 16-Dec. 14: “ArtMart” Christmas gift showcase When: Reception 2-4 p.m. Jan. 13 Details: A Christmas shopping showcase event of handmade items with • Feb. 1-25: “Dulce Bytes” When: Reception 2-4 p.m. Feb. 3 Details: An exhibition of digital art with “Paintings by Tamara Miller Lee” and “Tribute to a River.”

booths open during regular gallery hours and special evening hours.

Slate Gray Gallery, 235 Earl Garrett St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays This contemporary art gallery features rotating exhibits of fine art, distinctive designer jewelry and unique lifestyle accessories.

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The knowledgeable staff includes an in-house interior designer and creative director, who can assist clients acquire artwork in a variety of media, including sculpture, painting, prints, fiber arts and photography.

The gallery’s staff caters to home and business owners who are contemplating the acquisition of artwork specific to individual spaces and aesthetics. Additionally, only juried works are included in the special exhibitions.

For more information, visit slategraygallery.com or call 830-315-3150.

River’s Edge Gallery, 832 Water St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays Known as “The Jewel of Kerrville,” this modern 20,000-square-foot space offers an eclectic mix of original works, in both modern and traditional styles, by both locally- and nationally-acclaimed artists in a variety of media.

Currently, members of the “Big Bang Art Gang” converge intermittently at the gallery to create original works of art as local art aficionados look on. These decidedly unstuffy events celebrate spontaneity, and you truly “…never know who is going to be here and who is going to be watching.” Additionally, for more than 15 years, the gallery has offered museum-quality restoration, custom framing and fine art giclée printing on canvas or paper.

For more information, call 830-895-5184, visit riversedgegallery.net or email riversedgegallery@gmail.com.

Hitting the boards on Kerr’s “Great White Way” Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. At its ribbon cutting in 2003, the sumptuous Cailloux Theater was hailed for its “unprecedented alliance between the public and private sectors,” with former Gov. Rick Perry describing the grand opening as “a momentous occasion.” The four-year project transformed a

pedestrian 1950s-era municipal auditorium into a first-class performing arts center.

For more information, visit caillouxtheater.com or call 830-896-9393.

Events

• Nov. 29: “A Christmas Carol” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Details: This new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ popular classic offers a perfect way to ease into the holidays. With lavish sets, costumes, special effects and songs of the season, this production of a well-known ghost story has been selling out auditoriums across America for five years. It is presented by and stars 40-year theater veteran Scott H. Severance.

• Dec. 2: The Hill Country Youth Orchestra in concert When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday Details: Come and enjoy as the outstanding students of HCYO share sounds of the season alongside classical masterpieces. Admission is free and open to all.

• Dec. 8: “White Christmas in the Hills” When: 7 p.m. Saturday Details: Kerrville School of Dance and San Antonio Performing Arts Classical Ballet present a colorful Christmas program.

• Dec. 21: “Riders in the Sky — A Cowboy’s Christmas” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Details: The “wacky, four-part harmonizing cowboys” have donned their sequined yuletide outfits for this holiday musical show for the whole family, complete with sing-alongs.

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• Feb. 16: “A Salute to Women Veterans” When: 1 p.m. Saturday Details: Free admission.

• Feb. 23: Hill Country Youth Orchestra’s annual benefit concert When: 8 p.m. Saturday Details: Reserved seating is $25 to $400.

• March 9: “Rockapella” When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Details: By belting out original songs and contemporary revisions of Motown, pop and soul classics, these singers have provided a funky and powerful soundtrack for generations of vocal music fans as pioneers in the world of A-Capella.

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• April 27: “Resurrection — A Journey Tribute” When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Details: A “faithfully” accurate tribute to the music of Journey that recreates a concert from the band’s most prolific period.

Playhouse 2000, VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St. Since 1998, Playhouse 2000 has spearheaded the Kerrville community’s growing interest in the performing arts, as well as involving children and youth in theatrical productions.

For more information, visit playhouse2000.com or call 830-896-9393.

Events

• Through Nov. 4: “Witness for the Prosecution” When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 Details: Renowned mystery author Agatha Christie created this classic courtroom masterpiece of tension, misdirection and ultimate justice.

General admission is $22.

• Nov. 16-18: “The Hound of the Clackervilles” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday Details: A Sherlock Holmes spoof presented by the P2K Youth

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• Feb. 9: “Balsam Range” When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Details: This award-winning bluegrass quintet hails from western North Carolina, where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge Mountains, creating the Great Balsam Range. They have six critically acclaimed albums, and they’ve earned 10 International Blue Grass Association awards, including “Album of the Year,” “Entertainers of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year.”

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A Dickens’ Christmas Carol at the Hill Country Arts Foundation.

• Nov. 30-Dec. 16: “Nuncrackers” When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays Details: A Christmas program presented by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, this playwright by Dan Goggin is filled with typical “nunsense” humor, favorite carols and “secret Santa” audience participation. General admission is $25.

• March 1-3: “The Outsiders” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday Details: A drama for young people presented by the P2K Youth Theater. General admission is $7-10.

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road in Ingram, box office hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturdays Located at the juncture of the Guadalupe River and Johnson Creek, the Hill Country Arts Foundation celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019. The venue boasts two theaters, the Smith-Ritch Point Outdoor Theatre and the Elizabeth Huth Coates Indoor Theatre.

For more information, call 830-367-512l or visit hcaf.com.

Events

• Nov. 16-Dec. 2: “Sanders Family Christmas” When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays

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Details: It’s Dec. 24 and America, including Dennis Sanders of the Sanders Family Singers, must march off to war. The play chronicles his musical send-off, which includes touching stories and 25 southern gospel Christmas favorites.

• Feb 18-24: “I Do! I Do! I Do!” When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Details: A romantic comedy in which Diana, a young engaged woman, is being pursued by two too many additional suitors.

• March 22-April 6: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged” When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Details: A hilarious romp featuring three men in tights who leap through all The Bard’s 37 plays in 90 minutes.

Filling the Hill Country with Music Symphony of the Hills, Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. This year, the Symphony of the Hills — 75 skilled musicians strong — celebrates its 19th season of bringing professional symphonic music and entertainment to aficionados of classical music throughout the Hill Country.

For more information, call 830-792-7469, email info@symphonyofthehills.org or visit symphonyofthehills.org.

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Events

• Dec. 6: “Peace On Earth: Holiday Music for the Hill Country” When: 6:30 p.m. wine and cheese reception, 7:30 p.m. performance Thursday Details: Selections include “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Gustav Holst, “In Terra Pax (On Earth, Peace)” by Gerald Finzi, “Jerusalem” by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, Suite No. 1 from the “Nutcracker” ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and “Silent Night (Stille Nacht)”

by Franz Xaver Gruber with arrangement by John Rutter.

• Jan. 5: “The Fabulous Fifties — from Romance to Rock ‘n’ Roll” When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Details: Featuring Chris Huber as Buddy Holly.

• Feb. 21: “A New World — Classical Music Arrives in America” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Details: “Clarinet Concerto” by Aaron Copland and Symphony No. 9 from the New World by Antonín Leopold Dvoák. A professional symphony orchestra drawn from the Hill Country and Central Texas performing concerts that blend classical and contemporary. There will be a wine and cheese reception preceding the concert.

• April 25: “Music of All Time — from the Cradle to the Final Chapter” Details: Variations on “Happy Birthday” by John Towner Williams, “Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna” by Franz von Suppé, Piano Concerto No. 3 Movements 1 and 2 by Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev, “The Unanswered Question” by Charles Edward Ives, “Elegy for Cello and Orchestra” by Gabriel Urbain Fauré and “The Firebird Suite” by Igor Stravinsky.

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Events Kerr County Fair on page 34 Halloween events on page 36 Community Thanksgiving on page 40 Christmas events on page 44 Cowboy Breakfast and livestock show on page 50 October-March calendar on page 54

The actual fair itself will kick off the following day at 5 p.m. Friday’s admission is $3 for adults or The last weekend in October brings the buzz two adults for $5, and children age 10 and younger back to the Hill Country Youth Event Center, are free with a paid adult. On Friday, wristbands 3785 Texas 27, with the return of the 39th annual for the carnival and midway will cost $20. In Kerr County Fair. Put together a parade, bull addition to the midway and carnival, Friday’s riding, pig races, livestock exhibits and a carnival expanded fun activities will include a petting zoo, and shake it up. The result is four days of fun and Farmer-for-a-Day, performances by The Magic festivities — and all without breaking the bank.

Dude and pig races. Judging for the jackpot chili The midway and carnival opens at 5 p.m. cook-off will be at 7 p.m. at River Star Park.

Thursday, Oct. 25, with a special wristband price Beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, an of $17 and free admission to the fairgrounds. annual parade, one of the centerpieces of the Wristbands enable fairgoers to participate in the county fair, will wind its way through the city thrilling and chilling rides and games of expertise of Kerrville. Parade staging will take place at the intersection of Earl Garrett and North streets with without paying an extra charge.

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39th annual Kerr County Fair Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 When: 5-11 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25; 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27; 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 Admission: $3-10 adult and free for children age 10 and younger, $17-20 midway and $10 laser tag Contact: kerrcountyfair. com

Photos by Jeff Lavender

Shakin’ things up at the Kerr County Fair

entry judging at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed down Earl Garrett, turn left on Water Street and culminate in the area of F Street.

Entry categories include festivals and fairs, youth organizations, elected or appointed officials, commercial and automotive, marching units, nonprofits and scholarship pageant competitions.

Fair gates open at 10 a.m. with a Saturday-only adult admission of $10, which includes a bull riding competition at 7:30 p.m. in the indoor arena and a 9 p.m. dance with Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band in the exhibit hall adjacent to the indoor arena.

Additionally, Impact Laser Tag will be open Saturday and Sunday with an all-day experience priced at just $10. For li’l buckaroos, check-in for stick horse races and always-hilarious mutton bustin’ will begin at 7 p.m. in the indoor arena.

Foodies will want to hang around Saturday afternoon when judging for the barbecue cook-off’s best salsa, pinto beans, chicken, pork ribs and beef brisket will take place. Prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m. at River Star Park.

The carnival will be open from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday with $20 wristbands good for use from 1 to 6 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m.

On the fair’s final day, Sunday, Oct. 28, gates will open at 11 a.m., with the last gong sounding for participants at 7 p.m. Each paid $5 admission includes a $5 discount for the $20 carnival wristband.

Sunday’s highlight will be a scholarship pageant at 2 p.m. in the exhibit hall. At that time, scholarships in the amounts of $1,500; $1,250; and $1,000 will be awarded.

During the fair weekend, residents from not only Kerr County, but also the surrounding Hill Country counties of Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble and Real will have an opportunity to exhibit their skills and be recognized for their achievements.

Agrarian-centric exhibits will include a hay show, creative arts exhibit, baked goods and livestock, such as swine, steers, lambs and goats.

For a full schedule or more information on the 2018 Kerr County Fair, visit kerrcountyfair.com.

Above: Kyle Hecox scores 80 points on his ride moving him into the second go round at the 2017 Kerr County Fair.

Left: Aubrey, Brianna and Evelyn go for a spin on the Tilt-0-Whirl at the 2017 Kerr County Fair.

Below: The Kerr County Fair Queen float at the 2017 Kerr County Fair Parade.

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No shortage of events this Halloween Ingram Elementary Student Council members — from left, Aspen Williams, Cecily Driggers, Jasmine Trujillo, Alec Alvarado, Jackson Fairchild and Angel Luna — at a Trunk or Treat event.

While our ancestors celebrated fall festivals in October and warded off spirits of the dead around Halloween time, there are a number of events and festivities coming up this month for fun at every age.

Whether your interest is dancing, mystery dinners, making cookies or playing harvest games, there is a little something for everyone this October.

Events

Oct. 27

8th Annual Salvation Army Pumpkin Run 5K/10K and Harvest Festival When: Run 8 a.m. and festival 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Details: Fun costume wearing runners take part in a 5K/10K run/walk with a free kid’s fun run. After the run, stay for the fun at the Harvest Festival, which will include free food, a cake walk, bounce houses, face painting and more. This year’s event is sponsored by James Avery Artisan Jewelry.

Contact: 830-315-5762, athleteguild.com or kerrvillekroc.org

private rail car. There will be a have a chief investigator to ensure the participants catch the culprit. Guests are encouraged to dress as a ‘20s or ’30s patron riding the train from New York to Chicago.

Contact: 830-895-4233 or kerrvillehillswinery.com

Oct. 28

Halloween Trunk or Treat When: 4-6 p.m. Sunday Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 135 Methodist Encampment Road Details: Festivities include trunk or treating from cars, petting zoo, games and refreshments.

Contact: 830-895-2212, office@spumctx.org or spumctx.org

Oct. 31

First Presbyterian Church Costume Parade and Fall Festival When: All day Wednesday Where: First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St. Details: Pre-school costume parade and fall festival open to students and siblings of students.

Contact: 830-257-3310

Halloween Story Time When: 10 a.m. Wednesday Halloween Mystery Dinner: “Murder on the Petulant Express” Where: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library’s meeting room, When: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday 505 Water St. Where: Kerrville Hills Winery’s tasting room, 3600 Fredericksburg Road Details: Halloween-themed stories, songs and crafts for families and little ones.

Details: Help solve the mystery, “Murder on the Petulant Express,” by Contact: 830-257-8422 finding out who murdered technology titan Peter Petulant in his

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Family Fright Night When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive Details: An evening of safe and traditional family fun, including trick or treating, bounce houses, a costume contest and more. Free admission.

Contact: 830-257-7300 or kerrvilletx.gov/1455/family-fright-night Ingram Police Department Trunk-or-Treat When: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Ingram Events Park off Old Ingram Loop Details: A fun, safe and family friendly trick or treating experience from parked cars. Candy is donated by community members.

Contact: 830-367-2636

Nov. 2-3

All Souls (Dia de los Muertos) Masses When and where: 10 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories, 1517 Texas 16; 5 p.m. Friday at Guadalupe Cemetery, off Town Creek Road just pass Bluebonnet Dive, and Mountain View Cemetery, corner of Sidney Baker and Holdsworth Drive; and 10 a.m. Saturday at Glen Rest Cemetery, East off Texas 27 near Schreiner University.

Details: Mass followed by blessing of the graves of loved ones.

Contact: 830-257-5961 or notredamechurch.cc Above: Nicole Shepherd, left, Keila Taylor and Daniel Taylor, 14 months, as the Mr. Pac-Man video game, competed in Taylors’ first 5K, the 2017 Pumpkin Run. Photo by Alexandria Randolph Below: Gabby, Ava and Jeremy Lara as the Flinstones at Family Fright Night 2017. Photo by Tom Holden

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Area organizations celebrate Thanksgiving with community meals The Thanksgiving season is all about family and friends. For many, the celebration features lots of relatives gathered around a dinner table laden with turkey and trimmings. For others, volunteering or celebrating with friends and neighbors is the perfect recipe. Thanks to several area organizations, there are many opportunities for communal breadbreaking this holiday season.

Details: Mount Wesley kicks off the Thanksgiving season with the Harvest Festival, a family-friendly event that includes a meal, music and lots of fun activities for kids. The public is invited to attend this free community outreach event.

Contact: 830-459-5847

Nov. 21

Thanksgiving Lunch at the Dietert Center When: 11 a.m. Wednesday Where: Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St. Events Details: Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday a little early with a Nov. 3 traditional Thanksgiving meal served by staff. The cost for lunch is $8, Harvest Festival with a reduced cost for those age 65 and older.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Where: Mount Wesley Conference Center, 610 Methodist Encampment Road Contact: 830-792-4044

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center offers a free Thanksgiving meal to the community each year.

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Nov. 22

Thanksgiving at the KROC When: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Thursday Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Details: The public is invited to attend this annual Thanksgiving lunch, featuring hearty helpings of fellowship, along with the traditional fare of turkey and dressing. To-go meals are available via reservation, and volunteers also will deliver meals to area residents who are homebound. Salvation Army volunteers will once again be set up at the east-and westbound I-10 rest areas, providing hot meals to hungry holiday travelers. In keeping with its mission of community service, the Salvation Army provides these celebrations free of charge.

Contact: 830-315-5762 for general information, 830-257-3620 for home delivery and 830-315-5773 for to-go meals.

Celebrate Recovery When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Where: First Baptist Church’s gym, 625 Washington St. Details: The community is invited to Celebrate Recovery’s annual Thanksgiving dinner, and anyone with “hurts, hang-ups and habits” is encouraged to attend and bring family and friends.

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Thanksgiving at Mo-Ranch Where: Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340 When: 4-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21; 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22; 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23; 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24; and 6:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25.

Details: High ropes course, archery, worship services, repelling, turkey trot 5K run/walk, hay rides, star gazing party, white elephant bingo, campfires, canoeing, nature classes, movie nights, canvas painting, crafts, cookie decorating, hiking, rock climbing, Thanksgiving buffet and more.

Contact: 800-460-4401 or moranch.org

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Making the season bright Kerrville decks the town with Christmas spirit From live nativities and pageants to parades and ice skating, Kerrville offers visitors and residents an array of opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit this year.

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Nov. 17

Annual Holiday Lighted Parade and Courthouse Lighting Ceremony When: 6 p.m. parade and 7:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday Where: Downtown Kerrville on Water Street Details: The tradition of the parade welcomes the holiday season and the arrival of Santa Claus, riding in his signature fire truck. The parade route will start off at the corner of the G Street Bridge and Water Street, travel west on Water Street to the Star, turn north on Earl Garrett and end at the Kerr County Courthouse. Admission is free.

The city of Kerrville is accepting entries to the parade through Nov. 2.

It is encouraged to submit entries early, as the parade is limited to the first 100 entries. There will be a late fee registration period through Nov. 7. All entries must be lit. The entry fee is $20. Forms can be found online at kerrvilletx.gov and should be mailed to the Parks and

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Recreation Department, 2385 Bandera Highway, or emailed to josh.rodrigue@kerrvilletx.gov.

What to expect: “The Holiday Lighted Parade and the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony are staples in the Kerrville and Kerr County community,” said Josh Rodrigue, parks and recreation specialist.“The Holiday Lighted Parade, sponsored by our Parks and Recreation Department, is running on its 18th year. Over 1,000 people packed downtown on Water and Earl Garrett streets to see the 92 floats and marching groups light up the streets (last year). The Courthouse Lighting Ceremony that accompanies it certainly tops off the festive night. It is an excellent night of holiday cheer and a great chance for Kerrville citizens and families to step into the holiday season together. That’s definitely my favorite part about the evening and the Holiday Lighted Parade.”

Contact: 830-258-1151 NEW: Lighting of Tranquility Island When: Thanksgiving through New Year’s Details: The city plans to light parts of Tranquility Island this holiday season. Each year, it plans to grow the experience, increase lighting, programming and lighted structures in order to improve the experience.

Contact: josh.rodrigue@kerrvilletx.gov

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Dec. 1

Hill Country Chorale Christmas Concert When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Details: Christmas music both old and new with choral and instrumental selection. Tickets are $10 at the door.

What to expect: “The selections always include ‘favorites,’ as well as some new Christmas songs,” said Kathy Massello, who does publicity for HCC. “A good Christmas concert gets people into the joy of the season.”

Contact: 830-353-1635, hillcountrychorale.org or matelp@hotmail.com

Dec. 4

Christmas Walk When: 5:30-7:50 p.m. Tuesday Where: starts at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main St., and finishes at First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St. Details: Five downtown churches — First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First Assembly of God, St. Peter Episcopal and Notre Dame Catholic churches — will each have a 20-minute Christmas-themed service retelling the Christmas story in five parts. Each will feature music and teach themes, including Old Testament prophesies, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and wise men, as well as look toward the second coming and advent of Jesus Christ through the Kerrville Ministerial Alliance Christmas Walk. It is suggested to bring a flashlight, park in the Cailloux Theater parking lot and follow the assembling crowd along the luminary-lit sidewalk. After the final service, there will be fellowship and light refreshments at First Presbyterian. The past several years had more than 500 attendees. There will be an offering

collected at each location with the funds benefiting Christian Assistance Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army to support the hands-on work they do year-round, ministering to people in need in the community.

What to expect: “This special community-uniting event has been compared to both a pub crawl — but with churches — and a progressive dinner, revealing the Christmas story church by church,” said event coordinator Kristin Mudry.

“The Christmas Walk Services are a unique experience of the retelling of the Christmas story in a progressive walk from church to church, and with each church featuring an invited guest minister,” said David Danielson, former Kerrville Ministerial Alliance president.“I’m not sure there is any other place in the world where this happens. There are other Christmas walk events, but only in Kerrville do participants go to such a diversity of faith traditions — Baptist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Episcopal and Catholic — on the same night. The Christmas Walk Services are a beautiful expression of the unity in diversity of our local community of faith, and the perfect way to start another Advent season.”

Contact: 830-285-8382 or kerrvillewelcomewagon@yahoo.com

Dec. 6

Hill Country Christmas Concert When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534 Details: A concert featuring the Rev. Del Way with a dessert reception to follow. Bring a non-perishable food item for admission.

What to expect: “(It gets) everyone in the Christmas spirit and (brings) focus to the reason for the season, and to feed the poor,” said Soyla Reyna, computer/media tech at Calvary Temple Church.

Contact: 830-95-3000, info@ctc.church or ctc.church

The Tivy High School marching band performs at the 2017 Holiday Lighted Parade.

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Rileigh Bruton and Aryanna Hernandez do a little ice skating at the First Baptist Church last year.

Night in Bethlehem When: 6-8 p.m. Friday Where: Trinity Baptist Church, 800 Jackson Road Details: The annual Night in Bethlehem is a free indoor walk-through nativity with live sheep that’s open to the community. Attendees should enter through the Bluebell Street entrance of the worship center foyer, where a costumed guide will take them through the story of Jesus’ birth. The tour lasts between 15 and 20 minutes with groups sent through every three minutes approximately, so attendees can come and go as they please. There will be a reception with refreshments after the tour in the family life center.

What to expect: “I loved starting our Christmas season off right with our focus being on Jesus,” said an attendee from last year.

“I think that walking through the Christmas story does help us focus and remember why we celebrate Christmas,” said Kellee Parish, event coordinator and minister of children at Trinity Baptist Church.

“Experiencing the sights, sounds and scenery around the nativity helps us understand it in a different way. It’s not just reading or hearing, it’s walking through the story of Jesus’ birth. It’s fun to watch children as they walk through the first time; many want to go through it again and again. It’s a real blessing to get to share the gift of Night in Bethlehem with our Kerrville community.”

Contact: 830-895-0100 or tbck.org

Dec. 8

2nd Annual City of Ingram Christmas Parade When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday Where: 510 College St. to Old Ingram Loop

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Details: Come out and enjoy a parade, live music, cookies, hot cocoa and Santa. Parade will travel down Ingram Loop, across Highway 39 and continue to the end of Old Ingram Loop.

Contact: 830-367-5115 or cityofingram.com

Dec. 9

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols When: 5 p.m. Sunday Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 Saint Peter St. Details: An adaptation from the “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” that has been celebrated annually at King’s College in Cambridge, England, for a century.

Contact: 830-257-8162 or stpeterskerrville.com

Dec. 10-14

Schreiner Mansion Christmas Tours When: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Where: Schreiner Mansion, 226 Earl Garrett St. Details: Hill Country Youth Orchestra will host tours of Schreiner Mansion to raise funding for tuition scholarships and music education. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students and free for children age 8 and younger. Wassail and cookies to follow each tour.

Contact: 830-285-9781, info@hcyo.org or hcyo.org

Dec. 13

Christmas Ladies Night Out in Downtown Kerrville When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Historic Downtown Kerrville Details: Christmas shopping experience with sales, bargains, food and refreshments.

Contact: 830-739-2519 or downtownkerrville.com

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Church goers enter St. Peter’s Episcopal Church during the 2017 Christmas Walk.

Christmas Skate Extravaganza When: 4-7 p.m. Friday Where: First Baptist Church, 625 Washington St. Details: Ice skating on a synthetic ice rink under a pavilion. The event is free and open to the public with hot chocolate available for purchase.

Contact: 830-257-5033 or fbckerrville.com

Dec. 15

Christmas at the Kroc When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Where: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Details: The annual Christmas at the Kroc is a free, community-wide event that celebrates Christmas with pictures with Santa, shopping at the family store booth, arts and crafts, games, bounce houses, a cake walk, face painting, free food and musical performances.

What to expect: “The event is meant to bring joy, laughter and happiness during the most wonderful season of the year,” said David Swyers, senior officer at the Kroc Center. “To celebrate the birth of Jesus, and what that meant and means to the world today.”

Contact: 830-315-5750, david.swyers@uss.salvationarmy.org or kerrvillekroc.org Gingerbread House Decorating When: 12:30-1:30 p.m. first session and 2:30-3:30 p.m. second session Saturday Where: The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 505 Water St., level 1 Details: A gingerbread house decorating event that will supply the house and decorations, but registration is required.

What to expect: “It is a fun family event, where new holiday memories can be created,” said Laura Bechtel, library director.

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Contact: 830-257-8422, library.webmaster@kerrvilletx.gov or bhmlibrary.org

Dec. 16

Fifties Style Christmas Story When: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Where: Zion Lutheran Church, 624 Barnett St. Details: A ‘50s-style Christmas Story church Christmas program.

What to expect: “Take a nostalgic look at the Christmas story as never told before, explaining the ‘reason for the season,’” said Misty Erlund, who is organizing the music for the program. “It will be full of poodle skirts, leather jackets, diners and the ‘sounds’ of the music you love.

Come and relive an enchanting Christmas from the ‘50s.”

Contact: 830-257-8411, office@zionkerrville.org or zionkerrville.org Christmas Pageant When: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter St. Details: An annual Christmas pageant, where all children are welcome to join the unrehearsed pageant. Costumes will be provided.

What to expect: “Watch with us through younger eyes, as the Christmas story unfolds with the innocence and spontaneity of the children,” said Ginny Stehling, parish administrator at St. Peter’s.

Contact: 830-257-8162 or office@stpeterskerrville.com

Dec. 24

Christmas pageant and caroling When: 4 p.m. pageant, 9:30 p.m. caroling Monday Where: Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main St. Details: A Christmas Eve mass and pageant that will feature children acting out the Christmas story, and the mass will include caroling and scripture readings.

Contact: 830-257-5961 or notredamechurch.cc

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Annual stock show & cowboy breakfast It’s real Texas fun, kicks off in the wee dark hours of the morning on Jan. 11, and hundreds of locals and visitors will show up to enjoy downhome fun. The 15th annual Cowboy Breakfast will be at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Highway 27.

It’s intentionally a bit hokey, with events including the “Almost Famous” goat milking contest, where local officials line up to win the coveted honor, and the Cow Chip Toss, where local businesses vie to make the longest toss, but it has significance, as well, by being the forerunner to the Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show.

Local 4-H and FFA participants, exhibitors in the livestock show, will serve up a free breakfast of hot sausage rolls, juice and gallons of steaming hot coffee as local on-site radio stations and a chuck wagon cook add to the wholesome atmosphere.

The breakfast event, produced by the Kerrville

Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and sponsored by community supporters, including Peterson Health, offers “a great opportunity for residents and visitors to join the festivities, as we kick off the 75th annual District Jr. Livestock Show; the fifth largest Jr. livestock show in Texas,” said KCVB president/CEO Charlie McIlvain.

Show dates are Jan. 13–19 and all events are at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.

Many second and third generation attendees will be among approximately 1,300 youngsters who enter their livestock in the show. All must reside in Kerr or 33 surrounding counties, and all must be either FFA or 4-H members.

Steve Bauer, president of the Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show, has been active with the association for 18 years. Running this large of an event takes considerable time and energy, he said.

“This is the only strictly volunteer-operated Jr. livestock show. We have about 125 volunteers and

Kaycee Hawkins, 10, scratches her hogs belly at the Hill Country Youth Event Center during the 2018 Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show.

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15th annual Cowboy Breakfast

Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Highway 27 When: 6:30 a.m. Jan. 11 Contact: hcdjls.org 75th annual Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show

Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Highway 27 When: Jan. 13–19 Contact: hcdjls.org

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Left: Kelly Scott, of the Nogotum Ranch in Tarply, serves up a fresh cup of coffee to guests at the 2018 Cowboy Breakfast.

Below: Grandfather Paul Friddle helps grandson Cass Friddle outside the show pins at the 2018 Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show.

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an executive board of 15 that handle everything,” he said.

The common belief is that “if you invest in students, they will excel. They learn animal husbandry, enjoy great camaraderie with show participants and make contacts that will stay with them throughout their life,” he said.

The group also awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school, collegiate and ag mechanics who are selected from applicants based on grades, residence and participation in 4-H or FFA. The livestock show is open to the public. If you go, expect to be impressed by these hardworking youngsters whose prized animals will compete in categories of market steers, lambs, swine and meat goats; commercial and registered Angora goats; registered heifers, breeding sheep and swine; and non-pedigreed breeding swine.

A relatively new category is ag mechanics, where students are judged on agricultural products, tractor restoration, woodworking and metal work. The big finale is the livestock auction, which ends the show at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Summing up the importance of the HCDJLS, Steve fondly recalls a frequent comment of the late former Kerr County judge Pat Tinley.

“I will always be an avid supporter of the junior livestock show. I just don’t see these kids come into my courtroom,” he said.

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Kerrville Farmers Market When: 3 p.m.-dark Where: A. C. Schreiner Home, 529 Water St. Details: A growers- and producers-only market offering a variety of locally-sourced produce, meat, eggs, bread, cheese, beer and wine.

Free parking available in the city parking garage.

Contact: 830-928-4261, kerrvillefm@gmail.com or kerrvillefarmersmarket.com First Friday Wine Share When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: JAM Broadcasting, 2125 Sidney Baker St., in November; Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St., in December; and TBD after that.

Details: A fun way to try new wines and meet new people and see new places. Bring one bottle of wine and a glass.

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Bird Walk and Talk When: 8-9:30 a.m.

Where: Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. Details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin for an informal bird walk along the Guadalupe River on the Kerrville River Trail. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Contact: 830-257-4837 or riversidenaturecenter.org

October 2018 Events Oct. 26 Movies in the Park: “Hotel Transylvania” When: 9 p.m. Friday Where: Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive Details: Free fun for the whole family. Load up the car and bring the kids, blankets, chairs and flashlight for an evening outside at the movies. Free popcorn.

Contact: 830-257-7300 or kerrvilletx.gov

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Oct. 27 Holiday Magic crafts sale When: 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Saturday Where: Elks Lodge, 1907 Junction Highway Details: Presented by the Hill Country Caring Crafters. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, handmade crafts, gifts for friends and family, baby gifts, boutique items, jewelry and bake sale.

There also will be a light lunch and quilt raffle drawing at 3 p.m.

Contact: 830-367-5758 Fiesta de la Luna When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday Where: Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. Details: An exciting night filled with Mexican flare, margaritas and live mariachi music, along with a drawing and live auction.

Contact: 830-257-4837 or riversidenaturecenter.org

November 2018 Events Nov. 4 Faur’e Requiem When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday Where: First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St. Details: Free concert that is open to the public.

Contact: 830-257-3310, mstone@fpckerrville.org or fpckerrville.org

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Nov. 9-11 30th Annual Kid ‘n’ Ewe and Llamas Too Festival When: Times vary Friday-Sunday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Highway 27 Details: Kid ’n’ Ewe is Texas’ premier fiber arts festival for spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, felters or anyone who enjoys the wide variety of fiber arts. Shop for tools and supplies, take a workshop, visit the animal barn, exhibitions, demonstrations, sales, sheep-to-shawl fleece show, fiber arts competition, skein competition, livestock show, vendors and homemade goods. Free entry.

Contact: 832-584-4695 or kidnewe.com

Nov. 10 17th Annual VA Veterans Parade and Open Car Show When: 8-11 a.m. car show registration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. judging, 2 p.m. parade, 3 p.m. awards Saturday Where: VA Medical Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd.

Details: Classic car show, music, food and parade. All proceeds benefit Kerrville VA patients.

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Kerr County Veterans Day Parade When: Noon Saturday Where: Parade will travel on Water Street at A Street Contact: 830-792-2203 or mkbaker@co.kerr.tx.us 3rd Annual Hill Country Art Feast When: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter St. Details: Live and silent auctions of art works and prize raffle with proceeds benefiting Christian Assistance Ministry.

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Fall Ladies Night Out in Downtown Kerrville When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Historic Downtown Kerrville, Water and Earl Garrett streets Details: Shopping, sales, fun, food and refreshments.

Contact: 830-739-2519 or downtownkerrville.com

Nov. 16-18 Texas Shamble golf tournament When: Times vary Friday-Sunday Where: Riverhill Country Club, 100 Riverhill Club Lane Details: Texas Golf Association’s two-person shamble.

Contact: 830-896-1400, 830-792-1143, riverhillcc.com or txga.org/2018_texas_shamble

Nov. 17-18 Texas Gun and Knife Show When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Highway 27 Details: New and used guns, knives, gold and silver coins, and more.

Contact: 830-285-0575 or texasgunandknifeshows.com

December 2018 Events Dec. 1 Advent Concert When: 5 p.m. Saturday Where: First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St. Details: Free concert with reception to follow.

Contact: 830-257-3310, mstone@fpckerrville.org or fpckerrville.org

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Dog Agility Show When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 Details: Watch dogs run and jump as their handlers direct them through an obstacle course. Competitors of all levels.

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Hill Country Gun Show When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview Lane Details: Sale of guns, ammo, knives and more. All proceeds go to help local veteran projects and assistance.

Contact: 830-315-3101, dochill6679@gmail.com or gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/hill-country-gun-show

Dec. 14 Mass of Remembrance When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main St. Details: Time to remember those who have died with the lighting of candles and prayers.

Contact: 830-257-5961 or notredamechurch.cc

Dec. 22-23 Texas Gun and Knife Show When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 Details: New and used guns, knives, gold and silver coins, jewelry, camping gear, military supplies and several businesses under one roof.

Contact: 830-285-0575 or texasgunandknifeshows.com

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January 2019 Events Jan. 1 26th Annual Polar Bear Plunge When: Noon Tuesday Where: Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340, Hunt Details: Slide down a 35-foot-high, 116-foot-long water slide, straight into the icy waters of the Guadalupe River. The 26th Annual MoRanch Polar Bear Plunge will benefit West Kerr County Youth Sports.

Live music, free food, beverages and festivities.

Contact: 800-460-4401 or moranch.org

Jan. 25-27 Kerrville Renaissance Festival When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: River Star Arts and Events Park, 3785 Texas 27 Details: Open rain, shine or cold. Event includes games, crafts, music, archery, hair braiding, costume contest, knighting ceremony, handcrafted food and local craft beer, face painting, Henna and more entertainment.

Contact: 214-632-5766, kerrvillerenfest@gmail.com or kerrvillerenfest.com

Jan. 26-27 Kerrville Winter Market When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway Details: Fourth annual event with vendors from all over the state, presenting their art, jewelry, clothing and accessories, gourmet food, gift items and more.

Contact: 888-225-3427 or texasmarketguide.com

February 2019 Events Feb. 2-3 Kerrville Renaissance Festival When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: River Star Arts and Events Park, 3785 Texas 27 Details: Open rain, shine or cold. Event includes games, crafts, music, archery, hair braiding, costume contest, knighting ceremony, handcrafted food and local craft beer, face painting, Henna and more entertainment.

Contact: 214-632-5766, kerrvillerenfest@gmail.com or kerrvillerenfest.com

Feb. 9 11th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 Details: The daddy/daughter dance is a magical evening filled with dinner and dancing, guaranteed to be a wonderful memory maker.

Contact: 830-257-7300, rose.ledesma@kerrvilletx.gov or kerrvilletx.gov

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Feb. 16 Valentine’s Day Mystery Dinner When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 Fredericksburg Road Details: Enjoy a night of suspense and laughter, while enjoying a catered meal paired with delicious wine. Help solve the mystery murder with the help of the chief investigator, with the added insight of those seated around the table. A unique and fun experience.

Contact: 830-895-4233 or kerrvillehillswinery.com

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Feb. 23-24

March 9-10

Texas Gun and Knife Show When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Highway 27 Details: Vendors display their guns, knives and ammo in a safe environment to share with the public. Pets are welcome, but they must be on a leash.

Contact: 830-285-0575 or texasgunandknifeshows.com

San Antonio Kennel Club’s Annual All Breed Dog Show When: Times TBA Saturday-Sunday Where: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 Details: A thousand dogs and more than 100 breeds will be exhibited and judged.

Contact: sanantoniokennelclub.com

March 2019 Events March 2

Camerata: Complexity When: 3 p.m. Saturday Where: Schreiner University’s Rodman Steele Recital Hall Junkin Worship Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd.

Details: San Antonio’s string quartet will perform an all Beethoven program with Op. 18, No. 3; Op. 95, “Serioso;” and Op. 127.

Contact: 210-492-9519 or cameratasa.org

Hill Country Choral Classical Concert When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 Saint Peter St. Details: A classical concert.

Contact: 830-257-8162 or hillcountrychorale.org

March 3 Wine Down with Yoga When: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 Fredericksburg Road Details: To guarantee a relaxing afternoon, the winery is offering 1.5 hours of yoga, paired with tasting of four pose-enhancing wines.

Contact: 830-895-4233 or kerrvillehillswinery.com

March 23

March 24 Painting with Pizazz When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 Fredericksburg Road Details: Create a personalized, one-of-a-kind wine glass to treasure and keep. Enjoy a glass of wine, chocolate treats and lots of fun, while creating a masterpiece.

Contact: 830-895-4233 or kerrvillehillswinery.com

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Weddings • Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Banquets • Meetings & More

Over 100 Years of Tradition ~ The Perfect Venue for Your Next Event Our elegant three-story mansion was built by Gustave Fritz and Huldah Schreiner in the early 1900s. The mansion was the center of social activities in Kerrville and the surrounding area that is known as the Texas Hill Country.

Today the mansion’s grand warmth recalls the splendor of those days while offering an event center with formal, nostalgic and classic options.

Many celebrations have taken place here over the past 112 years that it seems these walls were meant for the warm, delightful feeling of family and friends celebrating life, love, and all good things. Many families return generation after generation to enjoy the important history this estate plays in their heritage and in their new family’s lives.

www.RiverhillMansion.com • 100 Riverhill Club Lane, Kerrville, TX 78028 Contact Brenda Hines to book your event today! • (830) 955-1681 | bhines@riverhillcc.com 58 Kerrville Area Visitors’ Guide • Fall/Winter 2018-19

133 Center Oaks - $672,500.00

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Retreat. Relax.

Always a Great Time in Kerrville!

Adventures in Art!

The Great Outdoors!

Museum of Western Art museumofwesternart.com

On Stage!

Riverside Nature Center riversidenaturecenter.org

Playhouse 2000 playhouse2000.com

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center kacckerrville.com

Kerr County Fair kerrcountyfair.com

Cailloux Theater caillouxtheater.com

The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Gardens thecomingkingfoundation.org

Kerrville River Trail kerrvilletx.gov

Symphony of the Hills symphonyofthehills.org

Kerrville Chalk Festival kerrvillechalk.org Hill Country Arts Foundation hcaf.com Kerrville Festival of The Arts kvartfest.com

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Kerrville Folk Festival kerrville-music.com Hill Country Arts Foundation hcaf.com