November 8, 2023 - Events Calendar

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Published: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 22:04

November 8 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Making Recipes with Fat Better for You” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.

November 9 – The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is celebrating Veterans Day with a Benefits Fair, BBQ, and prize giveaways from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McAllen VA Clinic, 901 E. Hackberry. Call (956) 291-9093 for more information.

November 9, 11, 12 & 18 – STC Theater and Dance starts their season off with Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 11, 2 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 18. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Performing Arts, located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

November 8-12 – The 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. For the full calendar of events, visit www.rgvbf.org.

November 11 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.
November 11 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

November 11 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

November 11 – There will be a painting in the Gallery event from 2 to 4 p.m. at IMAS with educator and artist Edgar Cortez. Participants will be guided through a landscape acrylic painting as they learn more about the importance of foreground, middle and background in art. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is $20 and includes admission. Visit their website at www.theimasonline.org for more information.

November 11 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com.

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November 8, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 15:08

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. The RGV Woodcarvers get together weekly too.

I am sure there are others that are meeting up for little get-togethers here and there. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

RGV Woodcarvers

The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

Fayette County Iowa Reunion

The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2014, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838.

November 1, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Monday, 06 November 2023 17:08

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. The RGV Woodcarvers get together weekly too.

I am sure there are others that are meeting up for little get-togethers here and there. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

RGV Woodcarvers

The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

Fayette County Iowa Reunion

The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2014, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838.

October 25, 2023 - Events Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 17:51

October 24-November 5 – McAllen International Airport will host a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda exhibit to honor and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. The exhibit takes inspiration from this popular Mexican tradition mixed with the essence of the Rio Grande Valley. The display gives the public a glimpse of what they can experience in Mexico during this time of year.

October 28 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

October 28 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

October 28 – The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will host the 53rd Annual Dakee Si Fall Powwow. Free admission at the Alton Community Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Door open at 10 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m. Visit to experience American Indian culture, drumming, singing, and dancing. There will be raffles, cake walks, and vendors selling Indian food, arts, crafts, supplies, and wares.

October 28 – South Padre Island Birding Center will host their annual event Hallowings: A Celebration of Monarch Migration. Monarchs are unique due to their two-way migration. Visit the park and celebrate the fall migration as they travel to their winter home in Mexico. The center will feature Monarch-themed activities, butterfly garden tours, and more. Admission is free for the day. There will also be entertainment, face painting, sandcastle lessons, and more fun. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 6801 Padre Blvd.

October 28 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

October 28 – The RGV Humane Society will hold a vaccination clinic for cats and dogs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 227 Abelino Farias Street. You can register online at www.rgvhs.org/monthly-clinic. Call (956) 591-0058 for more information – restrictions apply.

October 28 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com.

October 28 – Weslaco Museum will host their Saturday Speaker Series with Dr. David Laughlin presenting “The Flagship of Texas Citrus” at 2 p.m. He will talk about the origins of grapefruit and how it came to be established as the flagship of citrus in Texas. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information.

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October 25, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 17:39

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. The RGV Woodcarvers get together weekly too.

I am sure there are others that are meeting up for little get-togethers here and there. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

RGV Woodcarvers

The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

Fayette County Iowa Reunion

The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2014, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838.

October 18, 2023 - Events Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 18 October 2023 13:42

October 21 – The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge will host a tree planting and environmental conservation day at their Rio Reforestation event at the Milagro Tract, 1320 Military Highway, in Pharr. Starting at 8 a.m., participants will gather to plant trees. The link to register is https://forms.gle/6qr6GjVeDLbNWK9V9. Dress appropriately for being outside in brush, work gloves, bug repellant, water, etc. You can find out more about this event, and other events, by visiting their website at https://www.fws.gov/events.

October 21 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

October 21 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

October 21 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

October 21 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com.

October 21 – Ediburg will host their annual Los Muertos Bailan from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. Activities will spread from the Museum of South Texas History to Edinburg City Hall. The event will feature a chalk art contest, music, a Catrina fashion contest, and more. To find out more information, visit https://www.edinburgarts.com/losmuertosbailan.

October 21 – Harlingen hosts their Downtown at Sundown every third Saturday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features live music and more. It is held on Jackson Street in historic downtown Harlingen.

October 22 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre.com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/.

October 22 – IMAS will host an Adult Art Workshop: Papel Picado Printmaking from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and create festive prints that mimic the vibrant decorative craft of Papel Picado. Participants will take a tour of the Mexican and Latin American Folk-Art Exhibit and see examples of Papel Picado from the IMAS Vault as they create prints of their own. Cost is $20 and includes museum admission. Visit https://theimasonline.org/event/papel-picado-printmaking-adult-workshops/ to register. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen.

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