Calendars

January 18, 2023 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 11:24

January 7-28 – Upper Valley Art League will have their all-member exhibit For the Love of Art on display through the month of January. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UVAL is located at 921 East 12th St., in Mission.

January 14-30 – IMAS will have the exhibition The Whole World is a Garden by Monica Chang. The exhibit features sceneries along with a wide range of flowers and other elements of nature. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave., 1900 W. Nolana, in McAllen. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

January 17-18 – The Pharr Community Theater will have open auditions for their upcoming play, Patricio el Penitente. The cast consists of six roles ranging in ages 18-70. Auditions will be held between 7 and 9:30 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. No appointment needed. The theater is located at 213 W. Newcombe Ave. For more details, call or text (956) 655-9308 or (956) 451-3987. You may also visit the website at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com.

January 18 – The Center for Urban Ecology is bringing back it’s Foraging Forest program to guide participants into the world of edible native plants. Come to Quinta Mazatlan to see what’s good in the woods for your introduction to foraging at 5 p.m. The program is $5 per person, with advance registration preferred via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

January 19 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Owl Prowl at 7 p.m. This program requires reservations. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 20 – McAllen Heritage Center presents Dynamic Art Exhibit where the public is invited to a meet and greet the artists reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Current exhibits are Pollinators and Geometry in motion. The center is located at 301 S. Main St. Call (956) 687-1904 for more information or visit www.mcallenheritagecenter.com.

January 20 – Frontera Audubon will host a raptor identification workshop. Learn the basics behind raptor identification. The course is open to all levels but is limited to 20 participants. To download the registration form, visit fronteraaudubon.org and click on Latest News. Scroll down to information about the workshop to find link. For more information and questions, contact Chris Warren at (956) 968-3275 or email fronteraaudubon@yahoo.com.

January 20 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Easy Nature Walk at 9:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 20 – Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 1:30 p.m. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain, pick the length you want to cover, one mile or two and half miles. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Friday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.

January 11, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

Details: Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 14:41

Alcoa Retirees Meeting

The Alcoa Retirees Meeting will be held at 12 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on 2nd St., on Wednesday, January 11. The meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month through April. For more information, contact Gerry Hueser at (563) 340-3132.

Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon

The Winter Texan Newmar Luncheons will be held at The Golden Corral at 1301 E. Jackson Ave, in McAllen. It will continue to be on the second Wednesdays of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting January 11. Reservation deadline is January 9. Be sure to tell the host you are with the Newmar group when you arrive. The cost is $14.61. Judy Swing and Donna Ritchie will be the new hosts and are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces. You can register on the Newmar webpage, newmarkountryklub.com under calendar or contact Judy Swing at (815) 370-2513. Her email is boykinmomjs@gmail.com.

National Rural Letter Carriers

The National Rural Letter Carriers will be meeting at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, located at 602 N. Victoria Rd., Donna, TX, on Wednesday, January 18. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m., meal at 9 a.m., we will order off of the menu. There will be a speaker from Aetna Insurance afterwards. For more information contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or soetaertec@gmail.com.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartley at (956) 289-8261 for information. (This will be held on the third Wednesday through March).

Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion

Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 19 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m.

Masonic Winter Texan Reunion

The 42nd Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, January 28, at the Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club, 13415 E Expressway 83 in La Feria. The social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Tony Krall, will be the honored guest and featured speaker and Masonic Widows will be recognized. For reservations, contact Roger Taylor at (320) 980-5240 or Doug Sherman at (320) 760-3914.

Kanabec County, MN Residents

All Kanabec County, Minnesota residents are welcome to meet at Gatti’s Pizza on January 31 at 11 a.m., 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen.

Senior Slow Pitch Softball

The Ed Martens Senior Softball League meets on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. The games are in the mornings at 9 a.m. at West Side Park in McAllen on Ware Rd. There are two leagues – one for beginners, and one for seasoned players. Call Fred at (956) 897-6961 or Mike at (734) 834-128 for more information.

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.

RGV Woodcarvers

The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their seasonal meetings. The woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. The Carvers meet weekly on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through March. Everyone is welcome to come and visit and join the club. After a third visit, you will be asked to become a member with annual dues. More information can be found online at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org. Get ready to build/carve for the Woodcarvers Show in January.

Senior Ambassadors

The Senior Ambassadors is looking for singers to join their chorus. Senior Ambassadors is composed of men from the Valley and Winter Texan community. They perform choral music from sacred and semi classical, to pop and country. Practice sessions are held each Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bentsen Grove Resort (1645 S. Bentsen Rd.) in Mission. They perform 10 to 12 times each season at various venues in the RGV. For more information, call Paul Hunter (956) 310-9515.

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.

If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. We love seeing photos of Red Hatter groups and others as they gather at local restaurants to catch up and share what's new.

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

January 11, 2023 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 14:39

January 7-28 – Upper Valley Art League will have their all-member exhibit For the Love of Art on display through the month of January. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UVAL is located at 921 East 12th St., in Mission.

January 13 – Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 1:30 p.m. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain, pick the length you want to cover, one mile or two and half miles. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Friday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.

January 14-30 – IMAS will have the exhibition The Whole World is a Garden by Monica Chang. The exhibit features sceneries along with a wide range of flowers and other elements of nature. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave., 1900 W. Nolana, in McAllen. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

January 14 – Yoga for beginners will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. All you need to bring is your own mat or towel. The library is located at 4100 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3000 to register or for any questions.

January 14 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Easy Nature Walk at 9:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 14 – Let a knowledgeable park naturalist guide you on a birding adventure at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 8:30 a.m. Learn to identify some of the 250 plus birds that have been sighted at the park. You’ll walk along the boardwalks and through the wetlands getting an up-close personal look at the shorebirds, herons, egrets, waterfowl, and woodland birds that reside at the park. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Saturday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.

January 14 – The Mission Historical Museum presents MHM Lecture Series with Tequila Sunset: Liquor Smuggling in Prohibition Era South Texas by George T. Diaz at 11 a.m. Admission is free and coffee and light refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave. Call (956) 580-8646 for more information.

January 15 – Leslie Blasing will hold her Where the Hell is Alice Tour fundraiser in Alice. This is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity that builds a house every year around the event time. If you don’t have your tickets yet, Leslie still has them available for $10 per person. Her full schedule can be found on her website http://www.lesliepresents.com/ or you can find her on Facebook. You can also purchase tickets by calling Melissa Trevino at Alice Echo News at (361) 396-7222 (cash only).

January 15 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Fungi Walk at 10 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 15 – Interested in learning more about your family tree? Get an overview of getting started in your research, online resources available, and more. The McAllen Public Library will host an Introduction to Genealogy at 2 p.m. in meeting room A. Registration is required. Register online at: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/events. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information.

January 15 – MOSTH Sunday Speaker Series presents “Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America Book Platica” with authors and the editor at 2 p.m. in the museum’s Courtyard Gallery. MOSTH is located at 200 N. Closner in downtown Edinburg. Call (956) 383-6911 for more information.

January 15 – As part of its lecture series, IMAS will host a lecture by Dr. Jongsun Kim, from UT-RGV, from 3-4 p.m. The lecture is included in general admission. His talk will cover his recent findings on the consequences of diverse nitrogen input caused in coastal productivity and organic fluxes in the coastal Gulf of Mexico. He will share his on-going study of the nutrients in the Gulf of Mexico and its importance to the overall health of our oceans. IMAS is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave., 1900 W. Nolana, in McAllen.

January 17-18 – The Pharr Community Theater will have open auditions for their upcoming play, Patricio el Penitente. The cast consists of six roles ranging in ages 18-70. Auditions will be held between 7 and 9:30 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. No appointment needed. The theater is located at 213 W. Newcombe Ave. For more details, call or text (956) 655-9308 or (956) 451-3987. You may also visit the website at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com.

January 19 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Owl Prowl at 7 p.m. This program requires reservations. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 20 – The Mission Historical Museum will have their “Turning of the Quilts” program and Awards Ceremony starting at 2 p.m. MHM is located at 900 Doherty and 200 E. Tom Landry, in Mission, Texas. Admission is free. For more information, please call the Museum at (956) 580-8646.

January 20 – Frontera Audubon will host a raptor identification workshop. Learn the basics behind raptor identification. The course is open to all levels but is limited to 20 participants. To download the registration form, visit fronteraaudubon.org and click on Latest News. Scroll down to information about the workshop to find link. For more information and questions, contact Chris Warren at (956) 968-3275 or email fronteraaudubon@yahoo.com.

January 20 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Easy Nature Walk at 9:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 20 – Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 1:30 p.m. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain, pick the length you want to cover, one mile or two and half miles. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Friday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.

January 20 – UTRGV Performing Arts presents Huateque: Ballet Folklorico and Guests at the Edinburg Performing Arts Complex at 7:30 p.m. Tickets purchases will be walk up only. Box office will open one hour prior to the showtime. For more information, visit utrgvarts.com.
January 20-22 – SPI Market Days will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The market will feature fine art, handcrafted jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, gourmet food mixes, product demos, pet items, live music and more. There will also be door prizes. Parking is free. Visit www.spimarketdays.com for more information.
January 21 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Navigation 101 at 2 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.
January 21 – Let a knowledgeable park naturalist guide you on a birding adventure at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 8:30 a.m. Learn to identify some of the 250 plus birds that have been sighted at the park. You’ll walk along the boardwalks and through the wetlands getting an up-close and personal look at the shorebirds, herons, egrets, waterfowl, and woodland birds that reside at the park. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Saturday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.
January 22 – Our Savior Lutheran Church will host their Polka Service at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 1105 Fern Ave. in McAllen.
January 22 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Tea for Texas at 2 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 4, 2023 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 03 January 2023 23:13

Now – January 8, 2023 – The Museum of South Texas History will feature the Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Pena Nativity Scene Collection displaying 120 nativity scenes. MOSTH is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Blvd. Call (956) 383-6911 for more information.

January 6 – Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 1:30 p.m. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain, pick the length you want to cover, one mile or two and half miles. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Friday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.

January 7 – Free Saturday at the Weslaco Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information.

January 7 – Gardening for Wildlife, presented by the Center for Urban Ecology, introduces the how and why guests can use plants for wildlife-friendly gardens. The workshop will be presented at Quinta Mazatlan from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants must register in advance at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Workshop admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (956) 681-3370.

January 7 – Let a knowledgeable park naturalist guide you on a birding adventure at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 8:30 a.m. Learn to identify some of the 250 plus birds that have been sighted at the park. You’ll walk along the boardwalks and through the wetlands getting an up-close and personal look at the shorebirds, herons, egrets, waterfowl, and woodland birds that reside at the park. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Saturday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco.

January 8 – Manhattan lawyer Dannie Kohan is on trach according to her five-year plan --- then she wakes up. Join the Sunday Book Club as they discuss “In Five Years” by Rebecca Serle. They will meet at the McAllen Public Library in the board room at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Register online at: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/events. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information.

January 8 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Useful and Edible Plant Walk at 9:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

January 9 – Broadway McAllen presents The Book of Mormon at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.

January 4, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

Details: Published: Tuesday, 03 January 2023 23:06

Alcoa Retirees Meeting

Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion

Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 19 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information, call Violet (319) 230-2746.

Masonic Winter Texan Reunion

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

RGV Woodcarvers

Senior Ambassadors

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

December 21, 2022 - Reunions and Meetings

Details: Published: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 20:02

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartley at (956) 289-8261 for information. (This will be held on the third Wednesday through March).

Alcoa Retirees Meeting

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion

Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 19 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information, call Violet (319) 230-2746.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

RGV Woodcarvers

Senior Ambassadors

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

December 21, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 20:00

December 1-30 – Christmas Extravaganza Christmas Tree Exhibit is open at Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum. Approximately 40 Christmas trees and decorations are displayed inside the galleries, outside courtyards and museum buildings. The museum is located at 2425 Boxwood St. Call (956) 216-4901 for more information.

December 1-31 – Christmas Around the World at the Weslaco Museum. The exhibit in the art gallery is a Christmas tree forest representing 50 countries. Local businesses, organizations, and citizens have sponsored the trees and decorated them with trinkets showing the country’s culture, traditions, and other interesting ways they celebrate the holidays. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Call (956) 968-9142 for hours and more information.

Now-January 1, 2023 – The Holiday Village in Brownsville will be on display at Dean Porter Park. It will be lit daily from 6 to 10 p.m. Entertainment will be held as well nearly every evening. For a full schedule of events visit holidayvillagebrownsville.com. An Elf on the Shelf contest is also being held. Find Fritter the Elf and post on your Facebook or Instagram tagging Holiday Village Brownsville to be entered to win prizes. More information can be found on their website.

Now – January 8, 2023 – The Museum of South Texas History will feature the Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Pena Nativity Scene Collection displaying 120 nativity scenes. MOSTH is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Blvd. Call (956) 383-6911 For more information.

December 22 – Broadway McAllen presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.

January 3 – The McAllen Public Library will hold a Basic Computer Class from 3 to 4 p.m. The class will focus on keyboard, mouse, and Microsoft Office Word. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information.

January 8 – Manhattan lawyer Dannie Kohan is on trach according to her five-year plan --- then she wakes up. Join the Sunday Book Club as they discuss “In Five Years” by Rebecca Serle. They will meet at the McAllen Public Library in the board room at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Register online at: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/events. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information.

January 9 – Broadway McAllen presents The Book of Mormon at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.

January 10 – The McAllen Public Library will hold a Basic Computer Class from 3 to 4 p.m. The class will focus on keyboard, mouse, and Microsoft Office Word. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information.

January 15 – Interested in learning more about your family tree? Get an overview of getting started in your research, online resources available, and more. The McAllen Public Library will host an Introduction to Genealogy at 2 p.m. in meeting room A. Registration is required. Register online at: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/events. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information.

February 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Superheroes” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.

February 17 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Out of this World – from larger-than-life heroes to the music of the cosmos, prepare for expanded horizons at the musical event for the whole family. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.

March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi Aztlan joins the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Latin-inspired works including selections from the opera Carmen for the Carmen Y Mas performance at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Centers. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.

April 2 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Memories” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.

April 21 – Star-crossed lovers and an all-star piano soloist converge on this season finale program West Side Story by the Valley Symphony Orchestra. It will be held at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.