94 things to do in Kerr County, Nov. 11-17, 2024

Maia’s Top 5

Maia Walther compiles The Lead’s events calendar and these are her best bets for the week.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

• Groundbreaking Ceremony — A. C. Schreiner Mansion, 529 Water St, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: The city invites all citizens to a groundbreaking ceremony to begin renovations at the site of the new Heart of the Hills Heritage Center. Guest speakers are Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. and Angela Kennedy. Refreshments to follow.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

• Songkeepers Pop Up Song Circle — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bring your songs for sharing in this gathering for all ages. Hosted by Jacobi Caldwell with Konrad Wert. Free event and listeners are also welcome!

Friday, November 15, 2024

• KFF New Folk Winners Tour — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com The details: An evening with Rachel Sumner, Lila Blue, Lily Talmers, Sean Keel, Robin Bienemann, and Lucy Clearwater. 

Saturday, November 16, 2024

• Hill Country Archeological Association Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 12:30 p.m. Information: hcarcheology.org The details: General meeting followed by a presentation by Mike McBride featuring a recap of current fieldwork at Crying Woman Ranch in Kerr County. Free and open to the public.
• Music Under the Oaks — The Charmadillo, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: thecharmadillo.com The details: Music by Possessed by Paul James, Landon Lloyd Miller, Boone Holding, Dan Dyer, and friends. For more info and tickets, click here.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Veterans Day events

Veterans Day Celebration — Doyle Community Center, 11 a.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in historic East Austin, followed by lunch. This is a free event and all are welcome.

Veterans Day Luncheon — Dietert Center, 11:30 a.m. Information: dietertcenter.org

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteer Coffee — Dietert Center, 9:30 a.m. Information: dietertcenter.org The details: The center will host a coffee hour for those interested in volunteering. There is also a volunteer application on the website. 

Seminar

• Creating a Legacy Planned Giving Event — Tucker Hall at St Peter’s, 10 a.m. Information: communityfoundation.net The details: Learn about estate planning and including charitable giving. This event is free and open to the public. See website for more details.

Outreach groups

• Grief Support Group — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
• Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group — Peterson Hospice and Home Care Building, 1 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
• After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help. 
• English as a Second Language Class — Doyle Community Center, 4 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: Every Tuesday. Beginners 4-5pm, Intermediate 5-6pm. 
• Becoming a Mother: Newborn Care — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
• Holding Hope: Grief Support Group for Children — Hospice & Home Care Building, 5:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Community meetups

• NPSOT Chapter Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 2 p.m. Information: npsot.org The details: Lonnie Childs will give a presentation on “Landscaping for Biodiversity.” The presentation is free and open to the public. 
• Groundbreaking Ceremony — A. C. Schreiner Mansion, 529 Water St, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: The city invites all citizens to a groundbreaking ceremony to begin renovations at the site of the new Heart of the Hills Heritage Center. Guest speakers are Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. and Angela Kennedy. Refreshments to follow. 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

The arts

• Hill Country Camera Club Meeting — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Information: hillcountrycameraclub.org Free and open to all levels of photographers. 

Live music

• Tuesday Night Jam — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com
• Peterson Lecture Series: Nutrition & The Holidays — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com
• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com
• Social Crafters — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com
• Get Crafty! Adult Craft Class: Wreaths — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Registration required. For more info and to register, click here. 

Outreach groups

• Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Dietert Center, 1:30 p.m. Information: dietertcenter.org
• After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Live music

• Undercover Country — The Hunt Store, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Games

• Lotería + Tacos — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Markets

• Riverhill Women’s Association Christmas Mini Market — 100 Riverhill Club Ln, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The details: Open to the public. 

Outreach groups

• Grieving During the Holidays — Dietert Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
• After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org
• Stroke Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Science and nature

• Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

Library events

• Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Brave the Wild River” by Melissa Sevigny.
• Family Crafternoon — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Make a pom pom launcher! 

Meetups

• Center Point Historic Preservation Association — Center Point Heritage Park, 5 p.m. Information: sbritt@sbcglobal.net The details: The meeting is held in the Red Roof Building. 
• Kerr County Texas Exes — Ringo’s, 5:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Razorback Roast Thirsty Thursday Party.
• Hill Country Wood Turners Meeting — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryturners.org The details: Featuring a demonstration making wooden ornaments on a lathe. The public is invited. 

History webinar

• Buttermilk Pie: A Slice of Black Culinary Heritage — Online via Zoom, 6 p.m. Information: thcfriends.org The details: For more info and to register, click here. 

Live music

• Open Mic Night with Linda & The Boys — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Songkeepers Pop Up Song Circle — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bring your songs for sharing in this gathering for all ages. Hosted by Jacobi Caldwell with Konrad Wert in collaboration with Big Seed and the Kerrville Folk Festival in a space for building a greater community for music. This is a free event. Listeners are also welcome!

Games

• Not Your Granny’s Bingo — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Friday, November 15, 2024

Outreach groups

• Grief Support Group — First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
• Library Day @ Doyle — Doyle Community Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville
• Caregiver Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 2 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

Community meeting

• Republican Women of Kerr County Luncheon — Inn of the Hills, 11:30 a.m. Information: rwkctx.org The details: Guest speaker Judge Lucy Pearson will discuss the new Teen Court Program. The meetings are open to the public, but registration is required and cost is $23 per person. Register online or email RWKCreservations@gmail.com by November 12.

The arts

• Opening Night: A South Texas Aesthetic — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com
• Opening Reception — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: hcaf.com 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Live music

• Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com
• KFF New Folk Winners Tour — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com The details: An evening with Rachel Sumner, Lila Blue, Lily Talmers, Sean Keel, Robin Bienemann, and Lucy Clearwater. 
• Grant Wesley Band — Joanne Marie & Me, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com/wineboutique1
• Open Mic Night — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Outdoor activities

• Kerrville Walking Group — 8 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details.

Science and nature

• Bird Walk & Talk — 8 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org  The details: Join a guide for a morning walk to observe and identify birds. Space is limited, RSVP for location information.

Markets & shows

• Show With Your Heart — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: facebook.com The details: A non-profit prospect show with all proceeds going to the Children’s Heart Foundation. 
• FarmersMarket— 741 Water St (Parking Lot), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
• Hillside Harvest Market — 5-Points Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 8 a.m. Information: facebook.com 
• Kerrville Cruise-In Car Show — Kerrville Sports Complex Baseball Fields, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: kerrvilletx.gov The details: Cars, music, food! Free admission, no registration required to participate. 
• Fall Market — The Hunt Store, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Library events

• Family Storytime — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com
• Adult Yoga: Stretch & Relax — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Offered by Humbling Bloom.

Pet events

• Pet Adoptions — KPA Safehouse, 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com/kerrvillepets 
• Saddle Up for Strays — River Star Arts Park, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: texasroundupanimalalliance.com The details: A TRUAA fundraiser to support rescuing dogs. There will be live music, vendors, comedy performances, a raffle, petting zoo, and pony rides! Entry to the event is free.

Community meeting

• Hill Country Archeological Association Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 12:30 p.m. Information: hcarcheology.org The details: General meeting followed by a presentation by Mike McBride featuring a recap of current fieldwork at Crying Woman Ranch in Kerr County. Free and open to the public. 

Games

• Family Game Day — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Free event for all ages. Refreshments and games, indoors and outdoors. Bring your favorite game, or come learn a new one! Presented by the Dietert Center in partnership with the Heart of the Hills Heritage Center.

Winery event

• Cherokee Rose Malbec Vertical Tasting — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: bendingbranchwinery.com

The arts

• Season 2025 Preview — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 6:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: The HCAF is unveiling plans for the coming year for the Visual and Performing Arts!

Live music

• Andy Garcia — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com
• Saturday Jam Sessions: Jojo Trevino — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com
• Paul Logan Duo — The Hunt Store, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com
• Music Under the Oaks — The Charmadillo, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: thecharmadillo.com The details: Music by Possessed by Paul James, Landon Lloyd Miller, Boone Holding, Dan Dyer, and friends. For more info and tickets, click here. 
• Modal Mojo — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com
• Jerialice Arsenault — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com
• Rocky Athas — Roddy Tree Ranch, 6;30 p.m. Information: The details: Gates open at 6:30pm. For more info and to buy tickets in advance, click here.
• Cactus Country — Gravity Check, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Gus Miller — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com
• Tres Amigos — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Brunch

• Bark & Brunch — Cafe at the Ridge, 9 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com
• Sunday Brunch — Sovereignty Ranch, 9 a.m. Information: facebook.com 

Markets & shows

• Show With Your Heart — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: facebook.com The details: A non-profit prospect show with all proceeds going to the Children’s Heart Foundation. 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start 12:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Live music

• Bob Stewart — Gravity Check, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Steve Garry Duo — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com
• Jesse Garcia & Apis Mellifera — Trailhead Beer Garden, 2 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com
• Fiddle Jam with Theresa Britt — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 2 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com