Bentsen Park announces February activities
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- Published: Thursday, 30 January 2025 13:16
Bentsen-RGV State Park has a few February events to announce to residents. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. All programs meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters unless otherwise specified
Bird walks continue every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Wild Wellness will be held on Friday, February 21, at 8:30 a.m. It does require a reservation with sign-up beginning on the first of the month
Get ready to immerse yourself in the natural splendor of South Texas and the lower Laguna Madre with distinguished guest speakers, engaging exhibits, diverse vendors, and exciting pre-expo field trips to the wildest places in the area.
Texas Southmost College will host its latest installment of its beloved Living History Day on Saturday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the TSC South Hall Lawn. The event is free and open to the public.
By Carina A. Brunson
South Padre Island Indoor Kite Performances are back. That means it's time to head to South Padre Island and watch kite fliers from all across the country as they 'tie one on' for two fun-filled nights of amazing performances.
The City of Mission invites you to the 93rd Annual Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of Oranges, one of the largest and most beloved parades in South Texas. The parade will take place on Saturday, January 25, at 12 p.m., along Conway Avenue, starting at 495 FM and continuing south, ending at 1st Street. This year’s theme is Boots and Blossoms, so don’t forget to wear your best boots and be part of the fun!
The Bentsen Grove Rock Club invites the community to join them for a fantastic Rock Show at the Bentsen Grove Rock Club Show on February 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission to the event is free. The show will have all kinds of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry related items. Their featured rock this year is Jasper.
Few things say someone cares more than a handcrafted quilt made with love and given freely from the heart. The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Quilt Guild has had a program for many years where quilts have been made and given to veterans who reside in the RGV full time. The military service quilts are red, white, and blue and measure 60" x 72" when finished. What has become known as a “Military Sew Day” is when quilters, as well as other volunteers, meet to construct these cloth masterpieces. On these days, those who attend work together for the single day to complete as much as possible.
On January 13 residents from Pleasant Valley Resort (PVR) in Mission spent the afternoon volunteering at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. The Food Bank, located in Pharr, partners with more than 275 non-profit agencies to assist families in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. For every hour that someone volunteers the Food Bank is able to provide an additional 105 meals for the community. The residents of PVR helped provide 3,938 meals and were very excited to give back to the people of the Rio Grande Valley who welcome us so warmly every winter. For more information on volunteering, visit: www.foodbankrgv.com. (Submitted by Kim Smith, PVR resident and group organizer)
Although it was still pretty cool on Thursday, January 16, it turned out to be a really nice afternoon and an even nicer day on Friday, January 17. Winter Texans and others took advantage of that nice weather and made it out to the Ron Hoover Open House. They also took advantage of the great deals Ron Hoover was having throughout the event.
