Events

This is the second in a series of panel discussions focusing on the area’s water woes, sponsored by Comal Conservation, League of Women Voters of the Comal Area, and Tye Preston Memorial Library, is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd., Canyon Lake.

The event is free, but seating is limited to 100 people. Registration is required. For more information, click here.

Speakers include Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Division director for the Texas Water Development Board; Larry Hull, president of the board of directors for the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; and Roland Ruiz, general manager of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.

Community presentation sponsored by The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country.

Professional geologist Geary Schindel provides an overview of the hydrologic cycle, discusses the occurrence of groundwater in the Trinity and Edwards aquifers, explores potential threats to both water quality and quantity, and explains how the public can protect and wisely manage water resources.

Come sip, sign and socialize. Stay until you’re all caffeinated up.

Anyone who is learning or knows American Sign Language is welcome to attend.

Bring a bag of Halloween candy.

Enjoy a day of nature exploration and community science. Open to both seasoned naturalists and those just curious about local wildlife. Focuses primarily on native plant species of Texas and fall migratory species.

Help document as many species as possible. Every observation counts!

Learn about projects here.

Canyon Lake United Methodist Preschool sponsors a safe trunk-or-treat for elementary and preschool students. The event is free and open to the public.

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“Fall is brewing—and you’re invited!

Join us for a cozy morning of all things coffee and pumpkin spice at the 1st Annual Pumpkin Spice Coffee Festival. Sip and stroll through a curated artisan market, enjoy coffee samples and demonstrations from your favorite local roasters, carts, and trucks, and pick the perfect pumpkin at our charming pumpkin patch.

Whether you’re a French-press fanatic or a pour-over purist, this event is steeped in seasonal charm and brewed for the whole family. Come thirsty, shop local, and celebrate the flavors of fall—one cup at a time.”

Event includes coffee sampling, pumpkin patch, artisan vendors, coffee trucks and roaster, live demos, and free parking. Kids are welcome.

Harvest the Fun! Family-Friendly Festival

Time to mark your calendars for our annual Fall Festival and Country Bazaar. Fun for all ages!

• Halloween Costume Contest : 11 a.m. (Pre-K, K-5, 7-12, & adult categories)
• Fire on the Mountain Cloggers: Noon
• Line Dancing with Melissa will give a demonstration of line dancing, and then you can join in the dancing!
• Music by our own talented Pastor Christopher Steubing!
• Games (most are $1, two games $2)
• Hayride ($3)
• Face Painting
• Food (sausage wraps, burgers, breakfast tacos, and more)
• Shop Crafts & Quilts
• Rummage Sale
• Silent Auction
• Baked Goods
• Activities – Join the Balloon Toss, Limbo and Hula Hoop contests!

Awesome RAFFLE Prizes!

• $1,100 Pellet Grill
• $1,000 Visa Card
• $500 Amazon Card
• Turtlebox Speaker
• Plywood Bench

Cash, Credit Card, and Checks accepted on site.

All proceeds benefit local non-profits, including Kerr County Flood Relief, CRRC Food Bank, Family Promise of Greater NB, SJRC Texas, New Life Ranch for Children, and more

Last year YOU helped us donate almost $11,000 to local non-profit groups!

A day full of fun, food, furry friends and fall festival for families, friends and the community. Children encouraged to dress up and help spoil shelter cats and dogs with special goodies:

For cats, please bring:

• Fancy Feast Grilled, Extra Gravy (turkey, chicken or beef)
• Temptations Treats (any flavor)
• Tube/squeeze treats (any flavor)
• Cat toys

For dogs, please bring:

• Pup-Peroni Treats
• Freeze-Dried Beef Liver Treats
• Nylabones (small, medium and large)
• Kong-style toys

Costume contest for all ages runs from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Half-price adoptions for cats and kittens only. Raffle tickets available, cash only. Event features food by DAM Smokin’ Tacos. Shop for handmade locally made treasures at the Craft market.