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AUGUST 2010

August 6-8 & 13-15

Bending Branch Winery, a new addition to the Texas Wine Trail, will be celebrating on their opening.  Enjoy three complimentary tastes of wine from their premium Bending Branch label.  The Terrace Grill will serve h'orderve pairings for each tasting.  Food is complimentary for visitors who have a wine trail ticket and for other guests there will be a small pairing fee.  Receive 15% off a custom one to three-bottle purchase of Premium Bending Branch and Ultra Premium 1840 label.  142 Lindner Branch Trail  830-995-2948  www.bendingbranchwinery.com

August 7

Deer In The Headlights Variety Show presented at Comfort Meet Market.  Two shows ~ 4:30 to 6:00 pm The Legends and 7:30-9:00 pm The Variety Show.  Both shows for $20 or either show individually for $15.  Fall Schedule Announced: Sept 18, Oct. 16 & Nov. 13.    Reservations & Info Hot Line 830-995-4988.   www.deerintheheadlightstheater.com  714 High Street.

Comfort Area Farmer's Market at Comfort Park 8 am-1 pm (or sold out).  Seasonal veggies & fruits, fresh yard eggs, honey, pickles, jams, jellies, baked goods, plants, herbs, homemade soaps & farmer salve...and more!  All items locally grown & produced.  Members are the growers and manufacturers.  "One of the oldest farmer's markets in Texas...23rd year."

 

August 14

Main Street Merchants-Comfort Crockery, Wilson Clements Antiques and An Heirloom B&B hosting Ice Cream Social with  live music by Weldon Lister from 4-6 pm in "Back Room" at the historic Faltin Building (Comfort Crockery), which will be open to the public for the first time in over half a century!!   Complimentary ice cream will be served and decadent brownies can be purchased. The receipt from the brownies entitles the bearer to another scoop of ice cream.  Corner of High & 7th Streets. 

Singing Water Vineyards Harvest Celebration Dinner at 7 pm.  Food and wine stations throughout the winery and live music on porch by Bill and Sandy Smallwood.  Reservations necessary.  Phone 830-995-2146.  Cost is $45 per person.  316 Mill Dam Road  www.singingwatervineyards.com

Comfort Area Farmer's Market at Comfort Park 8 am-1 pm (or sold out).  Seasonal veggies & fruits, fresh yard eggs, honey, pickles, jams, jellies, baked goods, plants, herbs, homemade soaps & farmer salve...and more!  All items locally grown & produced.  Members are the growers and manufacturers.  "One of the oldest farmer's markets in Texas...23rd year."

Flat Rock Ranch hosting 2010 Texas Chainring Massacre 6-Hour Race.  Presented by Viva Terlingua!  Start time 5 pm.  Online registration ends August 13 at 1 pm ET.  Proceeds benefit the Austin Parks & Recreations Jr. Mountain Bike Racing Team.   wwwflatrockranch.net    jimmy@flatrockranch.net

 

August 20

Welfare Cafe presenting live music by Parker Atkins & No Expectations at the Cafe from 8-10 pm.  830-537-3700   223 Waring-Welfare Road  www.welfarecafe.com

Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music of Barry Whitfield 7-9 pm.  220 Hwy 473   830-995-5370  www.thecomfortchef.com

 

August 21

Immanuel Lutheran Church BBQ Fundraiser Dinner in Comfort Park from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Pork Roast & Beef Sausage with all the trimmings by donation.  To go plates available.  Live Auction, Penny Auction, Silent Auction.  Enjoy live musical entertainment.

Comfort Area Farmer's Market at Comfort Park 8 am-1 pm (or sold out).  Seasonal veggies & fruits, fresh yard eggs, honey, pickles, jams, jellies, baked goods, plants, herbs, homemade soaps & farmer salve...and more!  Beckerei (The Bakery) will be there.  All items locally grown & produced.  Members are the growers and manufacturers.  "One of the oldest farmer's markets in Texas...23rd year."

Hwy 87 Flea Market - On Hwy 87 across from High School from 10 am-5 pm.

Welfare Café presenting live music by Up Close & Personal with Jay Boy Adams from 8-10 pm.  830-537-3700   223 Waring-Welfare Road    www.welfarecafe.com

High’s Happy High Hours  Hours 4-7 pm. Beer, Wine & Fun For All. Complimentary nibbles. 726 High Street.  830-995-4995.  www.highscafeandstore.com

 

August 22

Hwy 87 Flea Market - On Hwy 87 across from High School from 10 am-5 pm.

 

August 23

Trinity Mission Health & Rehabilitation hosting Grill & Chill Blood Drive from 8-11 am in front of the building.  All presenting donors in AUGUST will be entered for a chance to win one of five $150 Academy gift cards courtesy of Academy Sports & Outdoors and receive a thank you gift.  For info contact Gina Castro at 830-995-3747.   615 Faltin Ave.

 

August 26

Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music of Stewfish & The Couch Potatoes from 7-9 pm.  220 Hwy 473   830-995-5370  www.thecomfortchef.com

 

August 27

Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music of Barry Whitfield 7-9 pm.  220 Hwy 473   830-995-5370  www.thecomfortchef.com

 

August 28

The Terrace Grill at Riven Rock Ranch is preparing to celebrate their first anniversary at dinner.  Live music - Dave Kemp will be playing from 6-9 pm.  For every two entrees there will be a complimentary "dessert sampler" plate.  For reservations: 830-995-4045.  390 Hermann Sons Road  www.rivenrockranch.com

Comfort Area Farmer's Market at Comfort Park 8 am-1 pm (or sold out).  LAST DATE THIS YEAR!!  Seasonal veggies & fruits, fresh yard eggs, honey, pickles, jams, jellies, baked goods, plants, herbs, homemade soaps & farmer salve...and more!  All items locally grown & produced.  Members are the growers and manufacturers.  "One of the oldest farmer's markets in Texas...23rd year."

Hwy 87 Flea Market - On Hwy 87 across from High School from 10 am-5 pm.

High’s Happy High Hours  Hours 4-7 pm. Beer, Wine & Fun For All. Complimentary nibbles. 726 High Street.  830-995-4995.  www.highscafeandstore.com

 

August 28

Hwy 87 Flea Market - On Hwy 87 across from High School from 10 am-5 pm.

 

September 2010

September 2

Peterson Hospice is holding an information session for persons interested in becoming a Peterson Pathways volunteer.  Peterson Pathways is a volunteer program designed to provide social and/or emotional support to individuals with a life-limiting illness and up to a two year prognosis.  Session is at Gaddis United Methodist Church at 141 US Hwy 87 at 11:30 am.  Contact Susan Doak at 830-258-7497 or email sdoak@petersonrmc.com www.petersonrmc.com

 

September 11

Singing Water Vineyards 2nd Saturday Concert.  Mike Blakely performs a variety of music ranging from "country to blues to rock to Tex-Mex to Western Swing to Cajun".  316 Mill Dam Road.   830-995-2246  www.singingwatervineyards.com

Deer In The Headlights Variety Show at Comfort Meet Market .  First show 4:30-6 pm. An evening with The Legends featuring The Moonlites-the premier acappella group performing your favorite Doo Wop '50, '60 and '70's tunes and more.   Break from 6-7:30 pm for dinner at one of sponsoring restaurants, Guenther's or 814 A Texas Bistro.  Second show 7:30-9:00 is Variety Show featuring "Deer's"  cast of performers.  One Show $15 or Both Shows $20.  For preferred seating call 830-995-4988.  www.deerintheheadlightstheater.com.

 

September 18

Comfort Fall Art Walk - Texas Hill Country Artists display & sell their works in Downtown Historic District & along Hwy 27 at participating shops.  For artist participation check Comfort Chamber of Commerce home page:  Events Applications.

The Heart Cottage presenting "A Haunting on 7th".  Annual Halloween Folk Art Event at The Heart Cottage.  Meet Greg Guedel, talented artist/wood carver from Indiana.  Not only will Greg be signing your Bethany Lowe Designs selections, but he will also be bringing a large selection of original Halloween carvings with him!

"Saturday in the Park" sponsored by Greater Area Comfort Chamber of Commerce in Comfort Park from Noon-10:30 pm.  Last Saturday of Summer Celebration.  Lots of music, dancing, vendors, spirits and a huge raffle with tons of prizes.  Part of proceeds to go to local food bank sponsored through Stagecoach Ministries.  Everyone is invited for a full day of fun and frolic.  Witzend Band playing 6:30-10:30 pm.  Bring your dancing shoes!  For raffle info http://greatercomfortchamber.com/saturdayinpark.html.  830-995-4501

 

September 20

High's Cafe & Store presents TEXAS! Cheese. Wine. Olive Oil. Music & Chocolate Trunk Show from 6-8:30 pm.  Taste & Hear the Heart & Soul of the Texas Hill Country.  Live performance by Kevin McCormick on his acoustic guitar.  Wines from the region.  Price $25 per person, paid reservation only, includes tastings of all cheeses, wines, olive oils & chocolate.  All items will be available to purchase.  Come by or call for reservations.  726 High Street.  830-995-4995  www.highscafeandstore.com

 

September 25

Comfort Public Library's "A Taste of Comfort" at Comfort Park. - Local restaurants provide a taste of their specialties.  Live & Silent Auctions.  Raffle for $5,000 Prepaid Gift Card ($10 per ticket-Need not be present to win).  Dinner tickets ($10)  available at Comfort Public Library.  830-995-2398

 

October 2010

October 2

Sacred Heart Catholic Church's "Mexican Dinner" in Comfort Park.  Food, music, games.

 

October 9

St. Boniface Episcopal Church "Fishes & Loaves" Dinner in Comfort Park.

Make Comfort Sparkle.  Clean up event sponsored by Comfort Area Foundation from 8 am-Noon.

 

October 15 - November 2

Scarecrow Invasion!  Comfort is filled with clever autumn scarecrow creations until November 2.  Scarecrows mimic nursery rhymes, characters of all types.  Winners have signs posted in front of their businesses or in yards of residences.  Sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce.

 

October 16

Scarecrow Invasion Kickoff 10 am-2 pm in Downtown Historic District.  Music, live scarecrows, face painting, photo ops, pumpkins, cornstalks...more!  Sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce.

Deer In The Headlights Variety Show at Comfort Meet Market - Show info to be announced.  www.deerintheheadlightstheater.com.

October 16 & 17

Comfort Village Fall Antique Show presented by Texas Presentations.  In Comfort Park.  Saturday 10 am-5 pm.  Sunday 10 am-4 pm.  "Puts country back into country shows."  Early Country, Gardening, Architectural, Southwestern & Indian, American Oak, Blue Willow, Stoneware, Baskets, Textiles...more.  Admission $5, children 12 & under free.  Rain or Shine...booths under cover.

 

November 2010

November 6

Townwide Garage Sale sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce.

November 13

Deer In The Headlights Variety Show at Comfort Meet Market - Show info to be announced.  www.deerintheheadlightstheater.com.

November 16

Girls Night Out - Fun evening of shopping for the ladies!  Participating shops are decked out in holiday finery and brimming with treasures to be discovered by the discriminating shopper.  Door prizes, music & food.

November 27

Christmas In Comfort - Famous lighted night parade at 7 pm.  Festivities begin at 10 am with  over 150 arts & crafts booths, food, day-long entertainment.  Visit from Santa for photos.  Petting Zoo.  Show & Sale by Comfort Porcelain Club.   Sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce.

 

December 2010

December 4

Texas Hill Country Pod Chili Cookoff in nearby Waring, Texas.

December 4 - 14

Comfort Crockery hosting An Old World Christmas in the 1879 Faltin Building (behind Comfort Crockery).   Featuring art and artisans reminiscent of our European Christmas traditions and heritage.  Talk to the artists and watch demonstrations.  The show will be open through December 14.  Any items purchased will remain on display until the end of the show.  402 Seventh Street.  830-995-5299   www.comfortcrockery.com

December 15

Judging of Christmas Decoration & Lighting Contest sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce.

December 31

New Year's Eve Party sponsored by CAYC (Comfort Area Youth Commission.)

 

 


7 Days a Week ~ Weekly Ongoing Events

Flat Rock Ranch mountain biking & camping.
(Will  re-open on Jan. 1, 2010. )  On Flat Rock Road off Hwy 473 sunrise to sunset. Day use per person $6. Camping/riding per person $10. Children 0-12 with adult fee. Call in advance for camping. 830-995-2858 after 7 pm or leave message. 210-213-3006 after 5 pm or leave message. E-mail works best for owners:
jimmy@flatrockranch.net
Check out
www.flatrockranch.net for more info.

Block Creek Natural Area offers nature photography locations for all skill levels. This six-generation private ranch features specially designed photo-blinds and settings for birds and small mammals, some near a small pond and all near permanent feeding stations. Throughout the ranch, natural landscape and waterscape photo-opportunities abound as well. Guides and instruction are available with advance notice. For more information, please visit: http://www.blockcreeknaturalarea.com or phone (830 995-2147. Book your adventure today!



1st & 3rd Saturdays
Comfort Meet Market’s Live Beatle Tribute. Great place to meet friends for a beer, wine or soft drink.  Around 8:30 pm Mark Jones entertains with all the Beatle favorites accompanied by acoustic guitar.  Located at 714 High Street.
 

Saturdays
High's Cafe & Store features Happy High Hours 4-7 pm.  Complimentary Nibbles, Beer, Wine & Fun For All.  726 High Street.  830-995-4995.  www.highscafeandstore.com
 

Sundays
The Welfare Café has “Sunday Suppers at Welfare” from 12-8 pm. Sunday Supper Specials for $20 for two. Sides for $5. Call on Thursday to get the Sunday Special. Also, have some fun wine specials. (830) 537-3700.
www.welfarecafe.com

Tuesdays
7-9 pm Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music of Fiddle Chick & A Picker

Thursdays
Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music of Stewfish & The Couch Potatoes

Fridays
Guenther’s Biergarten Grill live music of Barry Whitfield 7-9 pm
PoPo Family Restaurant’s All-You-Can-Eat Fried Catfish or Fried Shrimp. It’s Back! 3:00 pm to closing.

Every Weekend
Hwy 87 Flea Market – On Hwy 87 across from High School. Open Sat. & Sun. 10 am – 5 pm

 


 Note:  Dates on Schedule are Subject to Change. 
Please Check Before Making Final Travel Arrangements.
 

 

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