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2009 CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT SCHEDULE – NOVEMBER 28TH – 10AM TO 9PM

November 24th, 2009 categories: Comfort Community News, Views & Faces, Local Events

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT ACTIVITIES, SHOPPING ALONG MAIN & HIGH STREETS

10:00 A.M. – 5:45 PM. MUSICAL LINE UP ON MAIN STAGE AT SEVENTH & HIGH

10:00 AM – The Slack, from Thousand Hills Cowboy Church
11:00-12:00 – Dyer Family Band
12:00-12:45 – The Riverpickers (San Antonio Dulcimer Society)
1:00-2:00 – Sally Cowan & Friends
2:00-2:45 – Josh Peek
3:00-3:30 – Comfort Elementary School Choir
3:45-4:45 – Fiddle Chicks
5:00-5:45 – Comfort Community Choir

6:00 PM INTRODUCTION TO MISS COMFORT COURT

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT PARADE

SHOPPING CONTINUES UNTIL 9 PM.

Other Christmas in Comfort Activities

VISIT WITH SANTA

PETTING ZOO

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SET ASIDE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH TO BE AT CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT

November 16th, 2009 categories: Local Events

Thanksgiving is just around the corner … so be sure and set aside the Saturday after Thanksgiving to be at CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT.

About 15,000 people are expected to visit Comfort, Texas for its 23rd annual CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT event which is being held on Saturday, November 28th from 10 a.m – 9 p.m.

High Street and 7th Street are lined with over 150 booths with arts and crafts, gift items, food and fun. Live music is played all day long. Also, for the kids, Santa will be present for pictures and there will be a petting zoo. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, Comfort’s spectacular evening parade.

Stay tuned for more details … but be sure and set aside the date. The whole day is a blast and the parade is something you DEFINITELY won’t want to miss!

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Fall Comfort Antique Show – Comfort Park – October 17 & 18

October 10th, 2009 categories: Local Events

Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Comfort Village Antiques Show this weekend at Comfort Park on Hwy 27 (Rain or Shine). Hours of operation are:

Saturday – October 17, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday – October 18, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission is $5.00 per person. Good for both days. Children under 12 are free.

Contact Tommy & Lori Titsworth of Texas Presentations. www.texasantiqueshows.com

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A TASTE OF COMFORT – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

September 24th, 2009 categories: Local Events

: Comfort Food!

This year’s “A Taste of Comfort” is Saturday, September 26th. Here’s the details:

Taste of Comfort is sponsored each year by the Comfort Public Library. Local eateries and wineries are spotlighted.

Many local artists have contributed artwork for this fundraiser. Some will be sold through the Silent Auction; others will be auctioned off live. Samplings from the individual restaurants and wineries will be served between 5-6p.m. During this time, guests will be able to preview and bid on the Silent Auction items. The Silent Auction closes at 7:00 p.m. The Live Auction begins at 7:10 p.m.

A $5,000 prepaid gift card will also be raffled off at the end of the evening.

Location: Comfort Park on Hwy 27, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 for individual tickets sold at the Library or at the door.

Come and enjoy “Comfort’s Finest.” It’s a lot of fun and a great time to get to know your Comfort neigbors while raising money for the local Library. For more informantion, call Patty Miles, 830-995-2398.

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ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY ROUNDUP – FRIDAY – SUNDAY, 9/25-9/26

September 18th, 2009 categories: Local Events

Next weekend is the 10 th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair featuring:

Workshops
Exhibits
Demonstrations
Family Friendly Kid’s Learning Activities
Live Music
Belgium Beer & Ales
Healthy Cooking Demos
Natural Organic Food Cafe

Over 7500 people are expected to attend this gathering. You won’t want to miss it!

Hours:

Friday, 9/25 – 12-6p.m.
Saturday, 9/26 – 9-6p.m.
Sunday, 9/27 – 9-3p.m.

A 3-day pass is available at $20. Daily passes are:

$10 – Friday, Sunday
$12 – Saturday
Children under 12 are free

For more information, Go to www.TheRoundup.org

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COMFORT FALL ART WALK – 10AM TO 5PM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

September 18th, 2009 categories: Local Events

Be sure and check out this weekend’s Comfort Fall Art Walk. Over 40 Texas Hill Country Artists will display (for sale) their works in 15 stores throughout the historic district in downtown Comfort.

For more information, contact the Comfort Chamber of Commerce at 830-995-3131.

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CULTIVATING JOY – A 10 WEEK PROGRAM – STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

September 18th, 2009 categories: Local Events

Her’s the flier on a new program that I am leading beginning Sept 30th. Hope you can join us! Julie

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GUITAR PICKERS UNITE IN LUCKENBACH, TEXAS FOR RECORD BREAKING FUN – AUGUST 23, 2009

August 24th, 2009 categories: Local Events

1,859 official pickers attended a gathering at Luckenbach, Texas on August 23, 2009 to break the world record for the Largest Gathering of Guitar Players. The song played? … “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas.”

The event raised money for our troops coming home, with emphasis on those having suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries while in combat. Check out VoicesofAGratefulNation.org for more information.

It was great fun! Here are some pictures for your enjoyment: