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Published: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 15:51
Ship Shape is hosting their annual Fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Tuesday, February 20, at Louie’s Backyard in South Padre Island. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in advance at Ship Shape located 5212 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island.
The event will have live music, food, giveaway prizes, and exclusive shopping discounts at Ship Shape. They will also be hosting a pop tabs and Ronald McDonald House wish-list drive. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Texas.
For more information, please visit Ship Shape on Facebook or call them at (956) 761-2111.
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Published: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 14:51
Get to know the author of Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas at Quinta Mazatlán for the Thursday Night Speaker Series on February 15. Join Jennifer Bristol as she introduces cemeteries as accessible places to bird watch and highlights locations across every ecoregion of Texas.
Read more: ‘Cemetery Birding’ Author to Present at Quinta Mazatlan
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 15:17
Join others for a day of shopping and visiting at St. Mark’s 32nd annual Affair of the Heart Gift Fair on Saturday, February 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This McAllen day long favorite features vendors selling a wide variety of items including jewelry, clothing, home décor, accessories, gift items, baked good, and some unique finds.
Read more: St. Mark’s holds Affair of the Heart event
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 15:15
Grieving a loss? Join First Presbyterian Church in Mission starting February 13. The class is held every Tuesday, for 13 weeks. After the first three classes, the class is closed until a new session starts.
Classes are held from 4 to 6 p.m. Topics of discussion include is this normal, your grief journey, loneliness and sadness, self-care, fearful and overwhelmed, anger, regrets, grief and your household, grief and your friendships, questions for God, stuck in grief, hope and resilience, and what do I live for now.
Frist Presbyterian Church is located at 1102 Ash Drive, in Mission. Call (956) 585-4829 or (956) 603-6511 for more information and to register for the class.
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 15:08
If you haven’t made any New Year’s resolutions yet, or you need some ideas, Colleen Hook from Quinta Mazatlan offers some advice on how to unplug and renew in 2024.
She offers five ideas for making nature-minded resolutions that help your well-being.
Read more: Unplug and renew for 2024
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 15:06
Written by Katherine Cook, TAMU
While you may not associate lush greenery with the winter months, incorporating plants into your home can beautify your space and help combat the winter blues. A variety of indoor plants thrive during the winter months and can provide color in your home during an otherwise dreary time of year.
Charlie Hall, Ph.D., professor and Ellison Chair in International Floriculture in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, has conducted research on the health benefits of plants and nature. Hall said plants can improve your quality of life and should be perceived as a necessity due to the range of positive physical and mental impacts plants have on humans.
Read more: Liven up your indoor space and spirit with greenery
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 15:01
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, a department of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, is honored to bring a traveling Holocaust education exhibit, Hate Ends Now: The Cattle Car Exhibit, to McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), 1900 W. Nolana Ave., on February 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance to this powerful exhibit is free, but registration by time slot is strictly required as space is limited.
“It is a privilege to be invited by Temple Emmanuel and the City of McAllen to host this traveling exhibition for our community," said IMAS Executive Director Ann Fortescue. “We are delighted to work with our museum colleagues from the Holocaust Memorial Museum to provide a safe space for immersive museum learning. Museums are at their best when they enable us to reflect and apply what we learn to our everyday actions.”
Read more: Cattle Car Exhibit coming to McAllen
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Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 14:58
The Mission Historical Museum gladly presents a special screening of the 1979 western film: She Came to the Valley. The film is based on the novel written by local author, Cleo Dawson.
Who is Cleo Dawson? Cleo Dawson was born in 1902. Her family was one of the first pioneer families who helped transform the frontier town of Mission into an incorporated city. They were the owners of one of the first convenience stores, Caballo Blanco. Her novel is inspired by the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Mission, Texas during its pioneer days. It is said to be based on Dawson’s mother’s experiences. The film was shot in South Texas's Rio Grande Valley and Oklahoma. In its first run it broke weekend attendance records at Rio Grande theatres.
Read more: Tickets still available for She Came to the Valley
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Published: Friday, 02 February 2024 19:49
Hidalgo Watercolor Society presents "Water Works" with an opening reception Saturday, February 3, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Upper Valley Art League Gallery, 921 E. 12th St, Mission.
The annual HWS watercolor exhibit runs February 3 to February 24. Come vote for the People’s Choice award.
UVAL Gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The UVAL Gallery is free and open to the public. (956) 591-0282.
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Published: Friday, 02 February 2024 19:41
Here’s what’s coming up during the next two weeks at the Golden Age Olympics:
On-site registration will not be accepted, and participants must register a week in advance prior to the event. In-person signups are held at the following sites:
Lark Community Center
2601 Lark Ave (956) 681-3340
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Las Palmas Community Center
1921 N. 25th Street (956) 681-3350
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Palmview Community Center
3401 Jordan Road (956) 681-3360
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online registration can be found at Mcallenparks.net.
Or by mail to: McAllen Parks and Recreation; ATTN GAO 2023; P.O. Box 220, McAllen, TX 78505.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Movie Show
10 a.m.
McAllen Public Library
Thursday, Feb. 1
Contract Bridge
10 a.m.
Las Palmas Community Center
Bean Bag Toss Men
10 a.m.
Palm View Community Center
Friday, Feb. 2
Shuffleboard Doubles
9 a.m.
Casa Del Sol RV resort
Bean Bag Toss Women
10 a.m.
Palm View Community Center
Saturday, Feb. 3
Bake Off
Dessert Dropoff 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Judging 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Pickup 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Las Palmas Community Center
Bean Bag Toss Mixed
10 a.m.
Palm View Community Center
Monday Feb. 5
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
9 a.m.
Casa Del Sol RV Resort
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Bowling Team
1 p.m.
Flamingo Bowl
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Euchre
10 a.m.
Palmview Community Center
Thursday, Feb. 8
Poker Men and Women
10 a.m.
Palmview Community Center
Duplicate Bridge
10 a.m.
Las Palmas Community Center
Friday, Feb. 9
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
9 a.m.
Casa Del Sol RV Resort
Volleyball
1 p.m.
Lark Community Center
Saturday, Feb. 10
Volleyball
10 a.m.
Lark Community Center
Monday, Feb. 12
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
9 a.m.
Casa Del Sol RV Park
The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Palm Care and Maintenance,” featuring Chuck Malloy at 2 p.m., January 28, in the Courtyard Gallery.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) on Saturday, January 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 12th annual Lunar New Year Festival, supported by the IMAS Guild, will feature traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese crafts, games, and more.
There are fun and informative programs at Bentsen-RGV State Park for all to enjoy. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required for some programs. All programs meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters unless otherwise specified.
Beginning in October a dedicated group of Winter Texans and local carvers begin gathering at the Nomad Shrine Club in Pharr. Carvers come together to visit, carve, and rekindle old friendships. Meetings are every Thursday from 8 a.m. till Noon at 1044 Nolana Loop in the Nomad Shrine Club Building from October through March.
By Herb Moering
