Enchanted Valley Ranch will host a full day of live music, community spirit, and charitable giving at the Penitas Pantrypalooza on Thursday, February 26, from noon to 9 p.m. The daylong festival will raise funds to support the Penitas Food Pantry, with admission set at $20 per person for allday access.
Read more: EVR to Host “Penitas Pantrypalooza” benefiting Penitas Food Pantry
Get ready to step into a world of fairytale fun as Harlingen Community Theatre brings Shrek the Musical to the stage. Based on the beloved DreamWorks story, this hilarious and heartwarming show features book and lyrics by David LindsayAbaire and music by Jeanine Tesori.
Brownsville is getting ready to celebrate Charro Days. The multi-day event will take place from February 26 through February 28.
February is Black History/Heritage Month, and it is now being recognized and celebrated throughout the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Among the variety of festive and reflective activities happening in our Hidalgo County area is the second annual "Walking Southern Roads to Freedom."
Read more: Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
In early February, La Floresta RV & Golf Resort had their handicap tournament. Men played on Monday and Wednesday. Gals played Tuesday and Thursday. If you had the better score over your handicap, you played on Friday. Men had three flights and women had two flights. The flight winners from left to right were Roger Vanderville - A flight, Jean Vanderville - A flight, Jim Monier - B flight, Bonnie Kadell - B flight and Mark Wilson - C flight. Submitted by Darla Strait.
You have heard of the Kentucky Derby - well at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr, we have Donkey Races. On February 9th, over 175 residents enjoyed the antics of the six donkeys as they made their way around the track. Fran and Vicki Bautch have taken on the responsibility, for the past eight years, for training the donkeys to make sure they are prepared for their time in the spotlight. Nancy Fischer stated, “There is nothing better than a room full of residents having a rip-roaring good time.” The donkeys will race one more time this season before they are put out to pasture for a well-deserved rest. Submitted by Barb Thompson and Eric Roberts, Tropic Star Activity Directors.
By Herb Moering
For older Winter Texans the big band jams are a trip down memory lane with music for listening and dancing for some.
About 50 residents and visitors were on hand for a performance at Trail’s End MH and RV Park in Weslaco on a recent Saturday afternoon, which is one of three venues visited by the only big band in the Valley. The group of guys and gals also play from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays at Mission Bell-Trade Winds RV Resort and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at nearby Valley View Estates in Mission.
