Boerne Business Monthly - October 2022

Karl J. Eggerss

Casey Keller, CFA

Shawn Morris, CFP®, AAMS® Vice President, Financial Advisor

Britni Mosher

Vice President,

Manager

Fall in Texas is a funny thing. Not like “haha” funny, but rather an odd, quirky kind of funny. You see, after a long, hot, and oh so dry summer we are all so ready for a change that the first time the temperature dips below 90 degrees we convince ourselves that fall has arrived. While it may be slightly cool in the morning, by the end of the day we all just walk around sweating from the heat of our pumpkin spice latte and our flannel shirts. Oh well, at

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We have a great October issue for you guys, featuring Annie’s Apothecary. I personally cannot say enough great things about this local compounding pharmacy and I am excited to help Dr. Leigh Ann Greenberg and her team celebrate their 15th year in business!

October in Boerne is filled with lots of fall fun.There is the Key to the Hills Rod Run, the Kendall County Wild Game Dinner, pumpkin patches, farmers markets and Halloween fun. Enjoy!

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Performing Arts: Four Phantoms In Concert to Appear in Boerne Performing Arts

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You may have heard that you can simplify your investment strategy just by owning index-based or passive investments. But is this a good idea? You’ll want to consider the different aspects of this type of investment style.

To begin with, an index-based investment is a vehicle such as a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that mimics the performance of a market benchmark, or index — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and so on. (An ETF is similar to a mutual fund in that it holds a variety of investments but differs in that it is traded like a common stock.) You can also invest in index funds that track the bond market.

Index investing does offer some benefits. Most notably, it’s a buy-and-hold strategy, which is typically more effective than a market-timing approach, in which individuals try to buy invest ments when their prices are down and sell them when the prices rise. Attempts to time the market this way are usually futile because nobody can really predict when high and low points will be reached. Plus, the very act of constantly buying and selling invest ments can generate commissions and fees, which can lower your overall rate of return. Thus, index investing generally involves lower fees and is considered more tax efficient than a more active investing style.

Also, when the financial markets are soaring, which happened for several years until this year’s downturn, index-based invest ments can certainly look pretty good — after all, when the major indexes go up, index funds will do the same.

Conversely, during a correction, when the market drops at least 10% from recent highs, or during a bear market, when prices fall 20% or more, index-based investments will likely follow the same downward path.

And there are also other issues to consider with index-based investments. For one thing, if you’re investing with the objective of matching an index, you may be overlooking the key factors that

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OCTOBER Calendar of Events

EVERY SATURDAY

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

10:00am to 5:00pm

208 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne

Tour the Old Jail Museum and enjoy its unique exhibits. The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have painstakingly restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history.

$5 Adults; Free for Children under 10, Veterans, and Law Enforcement

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

9:00am to 1:00pm | Herff Farm 33 Herff Rd. – Boerne Vendors will be set up at Herff Farm to supply you with some of your local favorites.

Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is the place to be.

OCTOBER 6

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR HUTCH FARMS

1:30pm to 2:00pm | 306 Skyview Dr. – Boerne

OCTOBER 7-9

36TH ANNUAL KEY TO THE HILLS ROD RUN

Friday Night: Get-together and dinner for registered participants Saturday: 8:00am to 4:00pm Sunday: 9:30am Church Service, 11:00am Awards Ceremony

Hill Country Mile

Texas' largest pre-1949 Rod Run! Celebrate all things classic, including amazing pre-1949 vehicles and the memory of Lanne Brehmer, the long-time event coordinator of this fabu lous event, at this year's Key to the Hills Rod Run event in downtown Boerne. Main Plaza, Main Street, and side streets will be lined with colorful classic cars for all to enjoy while shopping and dining along Boerne's historic Hill Country Mile. Boerne Market Days will be happening adjacent to the Rod Run on Saturday and Sunday for even more fun!

IN DANGER IN AFRICA! EXHIBIT

Friday: 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Saturday: 2:00pm to 3:00pm & 5:00pm to 6:00pm; Sunday: 1:30pm to 2:30pm Gallery 195 of Boerne 195 N. Main Street – Boerne

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FUMC PUMPKIN PATCH

Fridays: Noon to 7:00pm

Saturdays: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Saturday, October 29th - LAST DAY!

10:00am to 2:00pm

Sundays: Noon to 7:00pm

The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center

102 City Park Rd. – Boerne

Pick your perfect pumpkin and snap instagrammable punkin’ pics among the antique tractors. Free to visit the patch.

OCTOBER 8

SECOND SATURDAY AUTHOR SIGNING

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Patrick Heath Public Library

451 N. Main – Boerne

Master storyteller, illustrator and author Xavier Garza will be in the Library telling stories from some of his books for kids.

OCTOBER 8-9

BOERNE MARKET DAYS

Main Plaza

100 N. Main St. – Boerne

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second week end of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display every thing from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past.

OCTOBER 8-9

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

402 E. Blanco Rd. – Boerne

Take a tour around the Kuhlmann- King property to step back in time to experience and explore how a Boerne family would have lived in the late 1800s. Keep an eye out for different educational programs each month.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

11:00am to 1:00pm

The AgriCultural Museum

102 City Park Road – Boerne

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen! This event is free and open to the public.

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OCTOBER 10

COLUMBUS DAY

KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT

9:00am to 11:00am

Kendall County Courthouse

201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne

OCTOBER 11

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Livestream Meeting

See ci.boerne.tx us for link to meeting

OCTOBER 12

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE FLOWER SHOP

4:30pm to 5:00pm

827 N Main St. – Boerne

BOND ELECTION INFORMATIONAL MEETING

6:00pm to 7:00pm | City Hall

The City of Boerne will host this public meeting for residents to learn about the upcoming Bond Election in November 2022.

OCTOBER 13

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR KELLUM FAMILY MEDICINE AND AESTHETICS & WELLNESS

1:30pm to 2:00pm

1 FM 3351 S, Suite 135 – Boerne

GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER: HOSTED BY STRIC

5:00pm to 7:00pm

134 Menger Springs, Ste. 1110 – Boerne

OCTOBER 14

NIGHT HIKES FOR ADULTS

7:00pm to 8:30pm

Cibolo Center for Conservation

140 City Park Rd. – Boerne

Explore the Cibolo at Night! Join naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to discover various living organisms that call the Cibolo home. You never know what you will find, so join them for this wildcard night hike through the Cibolo. Attendees will meet at the Cibolo’s Visitor Center before heading out on the trails. $10 members; $15 non-members

OCTOBER 15

2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBERFEST

10:00am to 5:00pm

Main Plaza Park | 100 N. Main St. – Boerne Enjoy a community event benefiting low-cost spay and neuter surgeries and wellness care

RIDDLE & BUKOWSKI

for pets in the greater Hill Country area! Pet adoptions from local rescue organizations, vendors, craft beer, music, food trucks, raffle prizes, dog costume contests, games for the kiddos, a petting zoo, doggy dash races, and more.

GHOSTS FROM THE PAST:

2022 TOUR OF HISTORIC BOERNE

10:00am to 12:00pm

Boerne City Cemetery

700 N. School Street – Boerne

Join the Genealogical Society of Kendall County, along with the library and the parks and recreation department, on a historic narrative tour of the Boerne Cemetery.

KENDALL COUNTY WILD GAME DINNER

4:00pm to 8:00pm

Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center

648 FM 289 – Comfort

A wild dining experience! At the Kendall County Wild Game Dinner, you can expect everything from Axis to Alligator and it's probably bacon wrapped, sizzled, seared or sautéed! And, for those who prefer the conventional cuisine, they've got you covere d. Tickets are $25 at the gate – cash only, or buy before at Jefferson Bank in Boerne, Wheeler’s Western Outfitters or Lindner Feed in Comfort.

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Compounding Customized Medication for Over 15 Years

by Lauren Stumberg | photos by Ron Pritchett

DDr. Leigh Ann Greenberg, owner and pharmacist of Annie’s Apothecary, is passionate about solving problems. In a world of one-size-fits-all massproduced medicine, Annie’s Apothecary focuses on being the best resource to achieve optimal health and wellness through the art of com pounding, nutritional supplements, and patient education.

At its origins, pharmacists prepared all medicines. During the 1950s and 60s, with the advent of manufacturing, compounding declined. The pharmacist’s role shifted to a

dispenser of manufactured medication. More recently however, physicians and patients once again realize the benefits of preparing cus tomized medications to meet specific patient needs. The success and growth of Annie’s Apothecary over the last 15 years suggests there is definitely a demand for the special ized medications provided by a compounding pharmacy.

Dr. Greenberg earned her Doctorate degree from the University of Texas at Austin Pharmacy School in 2004 and opened Annie’s

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Dr. Rachel Krajewski, RPh, Dr. Leigh Ann Greenberg, RPh and Lisa Stokes,

Apothecary in August of 2007. According to Leigh Ann, “Prior to opening my pharmacy, I managed a hospice pharmacy where compounding proved to be very rewarding in controlling end of life symptoms. I learned how to manage people and developed my skills as a compounding pharmacist.”

Compounding is a collaboration between the patient, physician and pharmacist, a process that is regulated by state boards of pharmacy. There are countless reasons why a prescription might need to be compounded, but according to Leigh Ann, the most important one is to optimize treatment. “For example, a patient may need a dose of thyroid medication that is not available from a drug manu facturer. We can buy the bulk powder and make any strength the prescriber wants the patient to take. Not all commercially available medications are the right fit for every patient, and that is where we come in. It is our job to specialize the medications to help the physician and patient achieve a more positive therapeutic outcome.”

In addition, Annie’s Apothecary prepares medi cine using unique delivery systems, such as a sublingual troche or lozenge, a topical cream or even a lollipop. Often times, certain drugs are taken off the market due to low sales volume; however, there are patients that still need those particular medications. A compounding pharmacy can recreate that medication for those patients. A caveat to compounding is that exact replications of drugs on the market cannot be compounded due to FDA regulations.

When it comes to kids and pets, getting them

Annie’s Apothecary is the only PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board) compounding pharmacy in Kendall County. While all pharmacies must meet licensure requirements, PCAB allows pharmacies to distinguish themselves as a high-quality pharmacy, committed to the highest compounding standards. PCAB accredited pharmacies have gone the extra mile to demonstrate that they comply with nationally accepted quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement standards. Every three years after the original accredita tion date, PCAB sends out a surveyor for another on-site evaluation and each year they must send off a full report of their practices to the PCAB review team to ensure they are continuing to meet their high standards. With this in mind, you can trust that you are getting the best quality possible.

Pharmacists Lisa Stokes, RPh and Dr. Rachel Krajewski, RPh, Jon Cuellar - Compounding Tech, Jenna Levya - Compounding Tech, Sandy Ramirez - Compounding Tech, Shawn Stakes - Nutrition Advisor and Martin Sunter - Compounding Tech

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to take their medication is not always easy! The staff at Annie’s Apothecary works with the physician and patient to select a flavor, such as tanger ine or marshmallow, that makes the taste more pleasant. According to Dr. Greenberg, “We actually do a lot of work with veterinarians. That area of our business has really expanded over the years as pet owners are looking for an easier way to give medication to their furry friends. For example, vets can prescribe a topical gel to rub into a cat’s ear flap instead of owners fight ing to get a pill into the cat.”

The pharmacists at Annie’s Apothecary also offer consultation ser vices. This is a one-on-one discussion where they evaluate your medication list, clinical symptoms, lifestyle, diet, and lab values, if available. The goal for every appointment is to create a customized and achievable plan to help you feel better. After the con sultation, the pharmacist continues to partner with you throughout your jour ney to whole body wellness. Annie’s Apothecary offers testing services for hormones, food inflammation and neu rotransmitters. “With these tests we help people of all ages target certain things that are causing them problems. We’ve started seeing lots of children come in for the food sensitivity tests and it is very rewarding to see the positive impact that these changes in diet or supplementation can have on their lives, even with conditions such as ADHD and autism,” said Leigh Ann. “Upon the results of the tests, we offer guidance on diet and supplements and work with their physician for any prescriptions they may need. If they don’t have a relationship with a prac titioner, we have several in Boerne we routinely work with.”

In addition to Leigh Ann, Annie’s Apothecary is made up of a phenom enal team. Pharmacists Dr. Rachel Krajewski, RPh and Lisa Stokes, RPh are joined by Compounding Technicians Martin Sunter, Sandy Ramirez, Jenna Leyva, Jon Cuellar and Nutritional Advisor Shawn Stakes. With the business in good hands and her

staff running the day-to-day operations, Dr. Greenberg found herself reaching out within the community and becoming more involved in the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, specifically the Healthcare Connection Committee. According to Leigh Ann, “While becoming involved in these organizations, I noticed a shortage of attorneys present that could help with the formation of nonprofit organizations, pro bono services, etc. I went with my Leadership Boerne class to the Supreme Court of Texas and I was overwhelmed with the feeling that this was where I needed to be! Next thing I know, I started St. Mary’s Law School in the Fall of 2020 and will soon graduate.” While Dr. Greenberg is not quite sure where her law degree will take her, she knows that it is all falling into place with her love and desire to fix problems.

“Our business is really all about problem solving. Helping people through the art of customized medicine is something that I’ve always known I wanted to do. Being able to do just that for these past 15 years has been a dream come true!”

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OCTOBER 16

BOERNE CONCERT BAND FALL CONCERT

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Boerne Middle School North 240 Johns Rd – Boerne

Concert Band presents "Fall into Swing", a free fall concert

Boerne Middle School

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GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR RIVEN ROCK RANCH

1:30pm to 2:00pm

Sons

OCTOBER 19

STATE OF THE CITY - PRESENTED BY TEXAS HERITAGE BANK

11:00am to 1:00pm

The Bevy, A Doubletree by Hilton 101 Herff Rd. – Boerne, TX 78006

Chamber Members: $35 Future Members: $45 Corporate Table Sponsor: $500

OCTOBER 20

LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Patrick Heath Public Library Amphitheater Live! At the Library for October will feature the popular musical group "Three Swings and a Miss."

OCTOBER 21

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR TEXAS STAR NUT & FOOD CO. EXPANSION

4:00pm to 4:30pm Texas Star Nut & Food Co. 206 Market Ave. – Boerne

OCTOBER 22

HARVEST FESTIVAL AND ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL

10:00am to 4:00pm

The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center 102 City Park Rd. – Boerne Hay rides, music, food truck, craft vendors, and more! Come watch antique tractors from around Texas as they compete to pull the heaviest weight the farthest.

Wholesome fun for the whole family. Free admission and a donation to the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center is welcomed!

LESTER'S AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 15TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOW

10:30am to 2:30pm Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam Road – Comfort

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Providing Quality, Affordable Healthcare in Kendall County

IIn 2002, Ms. Joyce Clair, a local Nurse Practitioner, had a burning desire to provide affordable healthcare to the uninsured individuals of our local community. Joyce described her inspiration as being a call ing from God. As a result, Clair was able to bring together a group of volunteers, and along with the help and support of many others, Hill Country Mission for Health was established. This past May, the orga nization celebrated their 20th year!

In the beginning, HCMH operated as a mobile medical clinic that was purchased by funds from private donations and an initial grant from the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation. For the first four years, the mobile unit operated in the Boerne, Comfort, and Bandera areas. Then, in 2006, the Boerne Rotary Club completed their Century Project by building and donating a brick-and-mortar structure to the Mission on real property located at 122 Commerce Avenue in Boerne, then owned by the Rotary Club. The building provides real and expanded space to include two exam rooms utilized to see more patients, eliminating the need for the mobile clinic, which up to that point was still being used for medical exams. A small amount of administrative office space and a garage to house the mobile clinic were also part of the new structure. In 2016, the Rotary Club sold the real property to HCMH where the medical staff now provides primary healthcare to over 1,000 patients annually.

“Over the years we have been blessed to be able to provide primary medical care for eligible, low-income residents of our community,” said Connie Padgett, Executive Director of Hill Country Mission for Health. With a current staff of eight on payroll, HCMH employs an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse to see and treat patients, and a phlebotomist/lab technician for in-house lab work. The clinic also enjoys the service of several volunteers, with and without medical training, including its Medical Director, an orthopedic doctor, and a dermatologist. The clinic’s goal is to collaborate with specialty physicians, especially those whose expertise includes endocri nology, cardiology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and dentistry, who are understanding of the healthcare needs of the demographic served by HCMC.

Hill Country Mission for Health has never been a free clinic, but rather a 501(c)3 charitable health care clinic that provides primary healthcare for eligible adults between 18 & 64 years of age, who are low-income, are uninsured or under-insured, and who reside in Kendall County communities within the Boerne Independent School District. Accordingly, the services of this clinic include assessment, diagnosis, medical management, and counseling regarding lifestyle choices that impact overall health and wellness, as well as disease management.

According to Padgett, “Each new patient must be interviewed to establish qualification for our services. Their application packet is then submitted to our Nurse Practitioner, Sarah Martinez, APRN, FMP-C,

who then determines whether the patient’s healthcare needs fall within our scope of practice. If they do not qualify, we will then refer them to other facilities that will fit their needs. We do everything we can to help our patients, and when we can’t, we try to help them find services or specialists that will work with them or offer discounted services.”

“A lot of our time spent with patients is educating them on how to better take care of their health. We have two volunteer licensed RN’s who devote their time at the clinic to just this.”

Something new for Hill Country Mission for Health is that they recently received their Class D Pharmacy license from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. “This will allow us to receive donated medica tions from pharmaceutical companies and other charitable humanitar ian organizations that we will be able to provide to our patients at no charge, and is something we are very excited about,” said Padgett.

Just as it did for everyone else, Covid proved challenging for HCMH too. “We had to screen patients at the door and follow all the mandates in place at the time, and as a result were only able to see one patient per hour. Finally in mid-2021 we were able to unlock the door and start to get back to normal. We stayed open the whole time though, and by adjusting our protocols made it through. We are so grateful that a few of our funding partners generously donated funding to help us keep going as well.”

“Every day some kind of blessing comes through the door. It is wonderful to see what or who shows up,” added Padgett. The kind ness and generosity of this community is truly spectacular. Through the unselfish donation of time and effort from our wonderful staff, volunteers, and treasured donors, we can keep our costs low, maximize our resources, and provide the much-needed care for our patients that they otherwise would not be able to receive. Our organization has been tremendously blessed by our funding partners, as well as so many wonderful individuals, businesses, and agencies in our community. We constantly pray for their continued support.”

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JEFFERSON BANK CONTRIBUTES TO DAS GREENHAUS AS FOUNDING PARTNER

JJefferson Bank contributed $2,500 as a Founding Partner to Das GreenHaus, the busi ness incubator set to launch in Boerne, Texas in early 2023. The $2,500 investment in the project is the latest commitment from the local business community.

Estrellita Garcia-Diaz, Vice President and CRA Officer for Jefferson Bank stated, “Small businesses have a big impact on the US econo my, contributing just under 50% of all econom ic activity and leading the way in innovation. At Jefferson Bank, we understand that encourag ing and supporting entrepreneurs and startup small businesses is vital work in every com munity, which is why we are proud to support Das GreenHaus in Boerne and Kendall County. Das GreenHaus will provide resources, mentor

ship opportunities, and programming to uplift and elevate entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup small businesses. We look forward to the continued growth and success of Das GreenHaus and the Boerne and Kendall County small business sector.”

“Das GreenHaus is grateful for the support of Jefferson Bank. This commitment is another exciting step toward realizing the first business incubator for Kendall County coming to fruition. We look forward to having other Founding Partners join us in this project, “ adds Das GreenHaus Board President, Kathy Estes.

Das GreenHaus is a 501(c)(3) public-private entity that is supported by the City of Boerne, Kendall County, and private businesses and individuals in Kendall County. The Mission of the Das GreenHaus is “To foster the community of innovators to grow Kendall County’s entrepreneurial vision.”

Das GreenHaus launched through a collaboration between the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation and the Boerne Kendall County Angel Network. www.DasGreenHaus.org

pictured: Amy Story-President/CEO Boerne Kendall County EDC; Justin Boerner-Senior Vice President Commercial Lending; Robb Weller-Senior Vice President Commercial Lending; Kathy Estes-Board President Das GreenHaus; Estrellita Garcia-Diaz-Vice President, CRA Officer; Tori Sherrill—Banking Services Manager

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Trellis Counseling & Co. offers clinical mental health counseling, suicide vention, trauma and grief counseling, and consultations and training. Gillian, founder and owner, is a suicide (pre)(inter)(post) vention specialist who offers the open framework to support you through the hardest seasons until you’re ready to continue growing on your own. If you’d like to see more info about Trellis Counseling & Co., or would like to request an appointment, head to their website trelliscounselingco.com or email Gillian at info@trelliscounselingco.com.

100 Women of the Hill Country’s 1Year Anniversary WOW! This is a local, philanthropic group of women who meet quarterly, contribute locally, and connect personally to benefit deserving charities in the Texas Hill Country. Their goal is to donate $10,000+ every quarter to local causes.They serve numerous counties in the area, including Kendall, Bexar, Bandera, Gillespie, Kerr, Blanco and Comal. To nominate a charity, or learn more about 100 Women of The Hill Country, check out their web site at 100womenhc.org or reach out to Michelle at impact@100womenhc.org.

Beauty by Bella is celebrating their grand open ing right here in Boerne, Texas! Alyssandra, the owner, offers a wide range of beauty services to help you feel your best! From lash extensions and waxing to permanent makeup, she can get you ready for a big event, or help you keep up with your normal routine. She is open 9am-5pm, 6 days a week, with optional after hours available which gives you time after your busy workday to pamper yourself! To schedule an appointment or see the services offered, head to her website at alyssandra bella.glossgenius.com/about or call (575) 650-2797! Beauty by Bella is located at 28720 IH 10 W. Ste. 430 in Boerne.

From insurance to finance, Cuellar & Associates offers a wide range of products and services to their individual, commercial, and municipal clients. They offer the unique opportunity to consolidate all your insurance and financial needs by providing those services in one place! They focus on putting their customers first, and have worked to bring the highest level of customer service to their clients since 1991. Everyone on Cuellar & Associate’s lead ership team is an expert in their division, dedicated to finding the best policies for their customers. If you’re interested in talking about your options, or making an appointment, give them a call at (210) 558-0811 or check out their website at cuellaran dassociates.com.

With their business going back to 2006, Club Car Wash knows how to keep your car looking brand new! Previously known as Rapid Express Carwash here in Boerne, the name and look of the business changed when they partnered with Club Car Wash in 2022. They have multiple packages to choose from, all of which include free towels and vacuum use. Not only do they offer top-notch car washes, but they also love to get involved in the community by offering fundraising opportunities for your non profit! Check out their website at clubcarwash.com to see their services and to learn about fundraising opportunities, careers and more! Club Car Wash is located at 1520 S. Main St. in Boerne, stop by for a car wash today!

The Kendall County Women’s Shelter celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a special ribbon cut ting ceremony! KCWS provides safe, emergency shelter in a supportive environment where Texas Hill Country victims of domestic violence and their children can begin the healing process and receive the support services they need to build new lives. To learn more about their services, donations, and volunteer opportunities, head to their website at kcwstexas.org or call their administrative office at (810) 331-8950.You can also support the Women’s Shelter by stopping by and shopping at Fabulous Finds Thrift Store located at 934 N. School St. in Boerne!

Boerne Lifestyle is a community-focused magazine that aims to connect the residents to the people, places and things that make our city special. With monthly issues that focus on different types of topics, you can learn so much about our fun com munity. If you’d like to see more information about their issues check out their website at citylifestyle. com/boerne or email the publisher, Tara, at tara. bove@citylifestyle.com!

Faith & Funky Junk is a fun, nonprofit organization, with the mission to provide programs that bring essential funds, services, and referrals directly to individuals, and families in need. They are a thrift barn with a wide range of items to shop through! From clothing and accessories to home goods and furniture, this shop has everything you could need. The Christmas Box will now have every Christmas item you could ever want! They often host events to benefit people in need, or to partner with other nonprofits. To learn more, check out their Facebook page facebook.com/FaithAndFunkyJunk, call (830) 446-1102 and stop by and check them out at 39320 IH-10 West in Boerne!

Open T.R.A.I.L. Ranch celebrated their 10 year anniversary! Founded in 2012, is a therapeutic horsemanship center located at 28710 Boerne Stage Road in Boerne for those with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Some of their programs include Adaptive Riding, Equine Assisted Learning, Occupational Therapy incorporating Hippotherapy, and Interactive Vaulting. To learn more about what they offer and how to volunteer, head to their website at opentrailranch.org, or call them at (210) 367-8248.

Since 2013, Studio S Architekts has been guided by their solid belief that beautiful architecture enriches people's lives and provides an endless vision of distinction. They provide comprehensive architectural services for resi dential and boutique commercial projects. Most often, you will find Studio S Architekts working on high end luxury homes in the Texas Hill Country and surrounding areas. Check out their website studiosarchitekts.com or give them a call at (830) 333-1443.

The grand re-opening of Wheeler's Western Outfitters & Boutique's Hat Bar was celebrated with a ribbon cutting! If you're on the hunt for western style clothing, tack, trailers, feed, guns and more, Wheeler's Western Outfitters & Boutique is your one-stop shop! They are excited to now offer a full hat bar for their customers! To shop online, check out their website at wheelersfeed.com!

The Reading List

review by Adrianne Carnes

a favorite. This book is about books,

We’re falling into good books at The Boerne

how some of them

change

lives

with his wife, shopping and going to the temple. He worries greatly about his granddaughter who spends most of her time reading, and not enough time living.

Aleisha is a smart teenage girl with her own worries and reasons for escap ing the realities of her family. Aleisha works at the local library where she finds, what looks like a forgotten piece of paper, in the back of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The paper holds a list of novels that she hasn’t heard of before. Curious about why the paper was left and about the books listed, she begins to read each novel. As she reads the books, she meets people in the community who are new to her.

Mukesh arrives at the library hoping to find a way to connect with his grand daughter, and he meets Aleisha. She wonders if the list of novels will also help Mukesh, so she shares it with him. The list forms an unlikely bond between two lonely people, extending the love throughout the community.

This story is about how books con nect us to other people and how their transformations are more powerful than we imagined.

In life’s big decisions, we are with you all the way

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 22

BOERNE BOO

4:00pm to 7:00pm

Patrick Heath Public Library

451 N. Main – Boerne

A ghastly good time at this free family-friendly event with arts and crafts, trick or treating, bounce houses, carnival games, food trucks, music, and of course lots of candy and prizes!

OCTOBER 24

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR DESILVA DERMATOLOLGY

11:30am to 12:00pm

120 Old San Antonio Rd - Boerne

OCTOBER 25

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR BRIDGEHEAD IT 1:30pm to 2:00pm

618 W. Sunset Rd - San Antonio

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Livestream Meeting

See ci.boerne.tx us for link to meeting

OCTOBER 26

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR HILL COUNTRY PREGNANCY CARE CENTER'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY 3:30pm to 4:00pm

439 Fabra St. – Boerne

outages

OCTOBER 27

GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER: HOSTED BY FORD OF BOERNE 5:00pm to 7:00pm

31480 IH 10 W – Boerne

OCTOBER 28

2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Kendall County Fair Grounds 1307 River Rd. – Boerne $5 admission

OCTOBER 29

SOUTH TEXAS ALL BRITISH CAR DAY

9:00am to 2:30pm Main Plaza Park 100 N. Main St. – Boerne British cars of all ages and makes will be on display for the general public to enjoy.

BOERNE’S TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

10:00am to 5:00pm

Hill Country Mile

Kids and adults are welcome to dress up and fill their candy buck ets while leisurely shopping and strolling through historic down town Boerne.

GHOST STORIES AT THE KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM

3:00pm to 7:00pm

Three Shows: 4, 5, 6 PM

402 E. Blanco Rd. – Boerne

BLACK RIFLE BLOCK PARTY

4:00pm to 10:00pm

101 S. Main St. – Boerne

Enjoy live music, a car show, food and beverages from participating businesses!

THE AGRICULTURAL SPOOKTACULAR

4:00pm to 9:00pm

102 City Park Rd. – Boerne Adults: $15, Teens: $8, and Children 12 and under are $5. Family pack: $35

BOERNE RADIO'S SAVE THE TOWER HALLOWEEN PARTY

5:00pm to 10:00pm

5-7 pm: Family Party

8-10 pm: Adult Fun Hours

The Bevy Hotel

101 Herff Rd. – Boerne

Family Party $10 per person

Adult Fun Hours $25 per person

MUSIC IN THE CAVEHAUNTED SHOW

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cave Without A Name

325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne

Experience a unique musical experience down in the Queen's Throne Room.

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT DOBBS

8:00pm

512 River Road – Boerne

Salvador Dobbs will be hosting their annual Halloween Dance Party, so come dressed up and have a chance to win the Best Costume Contest for cash prizes. They will have drink specials all night, and the place will be spooky!

Four Phantoms In Concert to Appear in Boerne Performing Arts 2023 Season

WWhile Boerne Performing Arts is making plans to welcome artists from Tbilisi, Georgia to Peking, China for its’ eleventh season, there has been one adjustment in the anticipated lineup. Artists and touring groups world-wide are facing challenges in resuming their performance schedules as audiences and venues transition to a post-covid environment. As a result, The British Invasion, one of the groups in this season’s lineup, had to cancel their entire tour due to start-up production and touring costs. Fortunately, Boerne Performing Arts was able to secure “The Four Phantoms In Concert” celebrating the unforgettable music of Broadway and more, featuring an extraordinary quar tet of performers, all of whom have performed the leading role as the Phantom (a combined total of 6,000 performances) in the Tony Award winning musical The Phantom of the Opera. This thrilling evening of entertainment will be performed by Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosia and Ciarán Sheehan under the musical supervision of two-time Grammy Award winner David Caddick and music director Ryan Shirar. Joining

the Four Phantoms is special guest Kaley Ann Voorhees, one of the youngest sopranos to play the role of Christine on Broadway. It promises to be a fan tastic show celebrating the legendary work of the many composers and artists who have made the Broadway musical an American art form.

The performance will take place on the same date as the prior engage ment, on January 26, 2023. If season tickets have already been purchased, they will reflect the Four Phantoms In Concert performance when tickets are mailed out in early November.

There is still time to purchase season tickets before individual tick ets are made available for all shows in the 2023 season. By visiting BoernePerformingArts.com, you can view video clips for all artists in the upcoming season including The Four Phantoms In Concert on January 26, 2023, Royal National Dance Company of the country of Georgia on February 24, 2023, and The Peking Acrobats on March 24, 2023. In addition, season ticket holders may purchase tickets for the holiday special event December 15, 2022, by Canadian Brass before individual tickets are released to the public on November 1, 2022.

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SPACE, PARTY SUPPLIES,