Vietnam veteran to share struggles and triumphs
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The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring Rio Grande Valley native Fernando Alvarez, at 2 p.m., December 1.
This half-hour documentary is a story of courage and emotions from the perspective of Alvarez, who served in the Vietnam War. In the documentary, Alvarez shares his journey in enlisting, the trials he faced in Vietnam and adjusting to a new life back in the United States. However, Alvarez soon realized that his military service caused symptoms of post-traumatic stress. After the documentary screening, Alvarez will host a Q&A with the audience. Several personal items from Alvarez’s military tours in Vietnam will also be on display.
Some more cities are having festive holiday celebrations between now and December 7. Most of our Valley cities light up their city Christmas trees by December 7, and here is another group that are turning on their holiday lights soon.
The City of Edinburg is welcoming the holiday season with the Miracle on McIntyre celebration, a two-day festive extravaganza that will bring the community together for a series of holiday events sure to spread joy and Christmas cheer.
The Holidays are here, and everyone in the Valley is ready to celebrate. Cities are having Christmas Tree Lightings, parades, Christmas markets and more to get you ready for the joyful spirit of Christmas.
Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off now during National Collection Week, which runs through November 25. There are more than 4,700 drop-off locations open around the country.
Last month, Encore Fun N Sun was all abuzz as they hosted the 41st World Shuffleboard Championship. There were participants from the United States, Canada, Germany, Brazil, and the Netherlands. The park was thrilled to welcome participants and spectators to the resort for the exciting week of shuffleboard, as well as to host so many international guests from around the world.
Top three in Singles Men were Mark Malatt, USA; Evan Engell, Canada; and Marco Auchtung, Brazil. Top three in Singles Women was Deb Baal, Megan Grabski, and Sarah Horan, all USA.
The 33rd Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast will be held on November 23. The event features an authentic, hearty cowboy breakfast cooked and served outdoors on the historic King Ranch. Team roping and old-time cow camp cooking demonstrations are a part of the activities, along with live music and storytelling.
