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March 23, 2022 - Events Calendar

Through April 3

The Museum of South Texas History presents “Women on the Warfront,” a spotlight exhibit available for viewing through April 3. The exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month and highlights women and the roles they performed during wartime featuring photos, uniforms, and an oral history of Angélica González García. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory.org. It is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square.

March 25

It’s the VSO’s 70th anniversary. They are celebrating with a gorgeous concert of music featuring Ravel’s bold and beautiful “Bolero” and a stunning solo cello performance of Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 by McAllen native Daniel Saenz. The event will be at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $25. Visit valleyorchestra.org or call (956) 661-1615 for more information or tickets.

March 25, 26

The 17th Brownsville Guitar Festival will be held at the TSC Performing Arts Center. There will be guitar ensemble judging and concerts on both days. March 25, at 7 p.m., will feature French guitarist Gaelle Solal. Xavier Jara will be in concert on Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. For more information and a full schedule of events and tickets, visit www.brownsvilleguitarfest.com.

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March 16, 2022 - Reunions and Meetings

3M Retirees and Friend Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. (This will be held the third Wednesday through March)

Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O

The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. group will meet on Tuesday, March 22nd at 11:30 at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. It is located at 4100 at N 2nd Street, McAllen. Please call Connie Garrels 402-641-0125 to make a reservation. All Valley retired P.E.O. sisters are invited to attend.

March 16, 2022 - Events Calendar

Through April 3

The Museum of South Texas History presents “Women on the Warfront,” a spotlight exhibit available for viewing through April 3. The exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month and highlights women and the roles they performed during wartime featuring photos, uniforms, and an oral history of Angélica González García. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory.org. It is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square.

Through August 21

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will be exhibiting Michelle Stitzlein’s large-scale sculpture exhibition created entirely from recycled materials in a large studio converted from a former grange hall in Baltimore, Ohio. “Industrial Nature” will be exhibited at IMAS in the Cardenas and Main Galleries through August 21, 2022. IMAS Members are invited to an opening reception for “Industrial Nature” on Saturday, July 28, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. Learn more about membership online, call (956) 681-2800, or visit the IMAS to join or renew your membership. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Modified hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays; Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are reserved for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Regular admission is $3.

March 17

Looking to begin birdwatching? Join Avrel Seale for “Beginner’s Luck: My First Year of Birding” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at the Nature Speaker Series at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center in McAllen. Tickets are $5 per person. Pre-purchased tickets recommended. Tickets available for purchase at www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

March 25

It’s the VSO’s 70th anniversary. They are celebrating with a gorgeous concert of music featuring Ravel’s bold and beautiful “Bolero” and a stunning solo cello performance of Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 by McAllen native Daniel Saenz. The event will be at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $25. Visit valleyorchestra.org or call (956) 661-1615 for more information or tickets.

March 25, 26

The 17th Brownsville Guitar Festival will be held at the TSC Performing Arts Center. There will be guitar ensemble judging and concerts on both days. March 25, at 7 p.m., will feature French guitarist Gaelle Solal. Xavier Jara will be in concert on Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. For more information and a full schedule of events and tickets, visit www.brownsvilleguitarfest.com.

March 26

Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce hosts La Cebollita Mid-Valley Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will feature local homegrown products including produce, unique artesian items, specialty goods, and more. There will also be live entertainment and a comfortable environment to enjoy with family and friends. The event will be located in Downtown Weslaco at 501 S. Kansas Ave. For more information, call (956) 968-2102 or visit www.weslaco.com.

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The Board of Trustees of the Museum of South Texas History will host the Heritage Ranch Gala on Saturday, March 26 at the San Luis Ranch in San Manuel. Reservations are now on sale for this unique event which honors the Heritage Associate FRIENDS of MOSTHistory and helps fund the operation of the museum. Reservations are $175 per person and can be purchased at www.mosthistory.org or by calling Maria Rodriguez, Assistant Development Officer, at (956) 383-6911.

March 26-27

“2022: Visions of Beauty” is the theme of the annual Harlingen Flower Show, 1 to 4:30 p.m., March 26 and 27, at Harlingen Cultural Arts Center. It is sponsored by Harnito Garden Club, Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. Garden club members will showcase their floral designs and artistic crafts. Horticulture grown by members will be displayed in the center’s large gallery. The public is invited and welcome. Visitors are required to wear a mask at this venue. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. Harlingen Cultural Arts Center is at 576 ’76 Drive, next door to the Harlingen Public Library.

April 1-3, 8-10

The Camille Playhouse will present Jekyll and Hyde for two weekends in April. Friday and Saturday shows (April 1, 2, 8, and 9) are at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinee showings (April 3 and 10) are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the general seating. Tickets can be purchased online at www.camilleplayhouse.net or at their box office at 1 Dean Porter Park, in Brownsville. For more information, call (956) 542-8900.

March 2, 2022 - Reunions and Meetings

Masonic Winter Texan Reunion

For over 40 years, MN Masons have been spending their winters in South Texas and gathering with their fellow Masons from all over the country. The 41st Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, March 5, at the Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club, 13415 E Expressway 83 in LaFeria. The social hour will begin at 11:15 a.m., followed by lunch. Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Rolf Widstrand, 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.

Magic Valley Retirement PEO

The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. group will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gattis in McAllen. The address is 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen. Please call Connie Garrels at (402) 641-0125 to make a reservation or if you have any questions. All Valley retired P.E.O. sisters are invited to attend.

Newmar Owner’s Monthly Luncheon

The Newmar Owner’s Monthly Luncheon will meet at the American Legion on the Second Wednesday of the month through March. It will be held March 9 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $13 per person. This is for all Newmar owner’s past and present. Guests are welcome to attend. Invite anyone from your park or area to join. RSVP to Candace Marquis at (217) 853-5982 or email to candace.marquis@yahoo.com by Friday (January 7) prior to the event. The American Legion Post 37 is located at 1305 E. Jasmine Avenue in McAllen.

ALCOA/Arconic Retirees

The Alcoa/Arconic retirees meet every second Wednesday (January through April), March 13, at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, at noon. Call Gerry at (563) 340-3132 for more information.

3M Retirees and Friend Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. (This will be held the third Wednesday through March)

March 2, 2022 - Events Calendar

March 3

Interested in starting your own vegetable garden? Not sure where to start? Ask an experienced farmer for tips and tricks on how to begin and maintain your own garden at the Nature Speaker Series! Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center is honored to host UTRGV research farmer Stephanie Kasper on Thursday March 3rd from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. for a special presentation on sustainable agriculture and growing food in the Rio Grande Valley. Tickets are $5 per person. Pre-purchased tickets recommended. Tickets available for purchase at www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

March 4

The Food Bank RGV will host their Farm Dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The dinner is a five-course meal and benefits the Food Bank’s on-site farm and supports its mission to continue to provide chemical-free produce to clients and the community. Visit www.foodbankrgv.com for more information.

March 4-6

Back by popular demand, the Harlingen Community Theatre (HCT) will hold a reprise performance of The Marvelous Wonderettes. The reprise performances will be held for one last weekend. This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. The performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 with an additional $2 transaction fee for debit/credit card transactions. Reservations are also accepted online at www.harlingencommunitytheatre.org. Call (956) 412-7529 for more information or visit their website.

March 5

The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 52nd Annual NDE DAA (Spring) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Homecoming Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. A Badger Run and Ceremony will be held prior to the event at 7:30 a.m. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. A Grand Entry will be done at 1 and 7 p.m. At the grand opening ceremonies, dancers will follow the guard into the arena dressed in beautiful regalia. Closing ceremonies will begin at 9:30 p.m. Celebrate and experience American Indian culture, history, drumming, singing and dancing from tiny tots to seniors. Vendors will be selling Native food, art, crafts, jewelry, supplies and wares. There will also be raffles and cake walks. The event is free.

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South Texas College Theatre and Dance welcomes the first ever dance theatre production by a new Dance Collective. The premiere production Resilience will run on Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage Theater at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. General admission tickets cost $5. In order to allow for the recommended social distancing, all STC Theater and Dance events are held at reduced capacity. Seating is limited. So advanced purchasing is encouraged. Tickets can be bought online at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. For additional information about the show, special accommodations, or for group rates, call (956) 872-2301 or email jrodriguez@southtexascollege.edu.

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Keep McAllen Beautiful would like to invite you to the 11th annual Arbor Day Celebration. Get active, celebrate trees, and enjoy the beautiful RGV spring weather. The Arbor Day Celebration is a fun-filled day where anyone can participate in a timed 5K or 10K run, there is also a kid’s 2k run and a 25-mile bike tour. There is also an option of a Family Social Ride for organized groups and virtual options. The event will feature a vendor area, educational activities for kids, free trees, music, and much more. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd. Register at www.keepmcallenbeautiful.org or call (956) 681-4562 for more information.

March 6

The Museum of South Texas History presents “Women on the Warfront,” a spotlight exhibit available for viewing now through April 3. The exhibit will be supported by a Sunday Speaker Series presentation by the same name on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. It will be presented by Melissa J. Peña, collections and exhibits coordinator at MOSTHistory. The exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month and highlights women and the roles they performed during wartime. “Women on the Warfront” features photos, uniforms, and an oral history of Angélica González García.Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory.org.

March 7

Acclaimed vocalist Michael Evans will be performing his Michael Bublé tribute show live at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Monday, February March 7, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

March 9

The Rio Grande Valley Gid-R-Done Bluegrass Band, made up of Valley Winter Texans, will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 Chavez Rd. in Alamo. This event is a fundraiser for St. Jude. All performance proceeds to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. This will be their last performance of the season.

February 16, 2022 - Reunions and Meetings

Hormel Reunion

Hormel Retirees that stay in Rio Grande Valley will meet for lunch at Black Beards Seafood & Grill Wednesday, February 16th at 11:30 a.m. in South Padre Island. Gather with us to meet old & new friends retiring from Hormel. Please call Paul Johnson at (507) 390-0928 for more information.

WCSA Reunion

The WCSA Winter Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. Second St., in McAllen. For information, call LaVonne at (701) 640-4991.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. (This will be held the third Wednesday through March)

Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake

Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake will have their get together on Thursday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For questions, call Thressa Robinson at (647) 437-1149.

Caterpillar Retirees

Caterpillar Retirees reunion will be held on Thursday, February 17, and Mr. Gatti’s at 11 a.m. The address is 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen. For more information, call Jana Fleming at jana.fleming417@gmail.com.

Wapello County Iowa Reunion

The Wapello County Iowa Reunion will be held on Tuesday, February 22, at 8:30 a.m., at the Junction Café which is near the intersection of Bus. 83 and South Cage Blvd, in Pharr. Call Dan Matheney at (641) 208-0527 for more information.

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February 16, 2022 - Events Calendar

Through the month of February

Bring your Valentine’s to the “All You Need is Love” Trail at Quinta Mazatlan during the month of February. Follow the hearts for this nature-themed quarter mile walk through the woods with over twenty heart-art instal-lations. Programs following the theme will be offered throughout the month. Admission is $3 for adults. Quinta Mazatlán is open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays until dark. Please follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in the park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370.

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The Museum of South Texas History presents the spotlight exhibit titled “Otis Bell’s Edinburg,” in observance of Black History Month, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 27. The spotlight exhibit will feature the full oral history, photos of Otis Bell and a variety of photographs of historic Edinburg locations. Visitors can view the exhibit in the Annex Hallway at MOSTHistory and it is included in the regular museum admission fee. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Collections and Exhibits Coordinator Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory.org.

February 16

Internationally renowned group The Diamonds will be performing a Broadway music extravaganza live at Chris-tian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, at 7:30 p.m. In their latest touring show, the Diamonds are bringing their classic harmonies in the form of Broadway’s biggest hits from shows like Jersey Boys, Grease, Mamma Mia, Motown, and more. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

February 17

Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission. The heart and soul of the community is in Downtown and Weslaco wants to share it with you by providing music and art. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. There will be food, arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.weslacoedc.com, or call (956) 969-0838.

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