JANUARY 14, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES SPI MARKET DAYS January 23-25 February 20-22 Fri.-Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm 30TH ANNUAL Vendors, Food, & Door prizes! SPI CONVENTION CENTER $2 ADMISSION TOURNAMENT & OPEN PLAY WEEK: JAN 26 - FEB 2, 2026 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER & ISLA GRAND RESORT INDOOR & OUTDOOR TOURNAMENT PLAY SELKIRK DEMO DAYS, EVERYDAY OPEN PLAY, BEGINNER LESSONS, FUN GAMES VENDORS, GIVEAWAYS & ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTED BY: RGV PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION 413 896 0756 RGVPICKLEBALL.ORG Festival of Tables deadline approaching The Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queens Council presents the Festival of Tables on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. All ladies are welcome. Red Hats and purple on the shoulders are appreciated. Groups are invited to purchase seats and decorate a table. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased before January 28. Doors will open for attendees at 10:45 a.m. The event will be held at the Fun N Sun Resort’s Banquet Hall at 1400 Zillock Rd., in San Benito. The event gives Red Hatters, and other ladies, the opportunity to gather and have fun – and to eat dessert first. As always, the tables will be beautifully decorated by themes chosen by members of the RGV Red Hat Queens Council. A catered cold lunch will be served. Entertainment will be provided by Rick McEwen, The Gambler. The event will also feature raffles and a silent auction. For more information, or tickets, contact Sandy Funk at (608) 4321440. MHM presents quilt exhibit showcasing local quilters The Mission Historical Museum invites the public to experience the tradition of quilting at an upcoming quilt exhibit featuring works by talented local quilters. The exhibit will be on view from now through February 27, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate quilting as both an art form and a cultural expression. The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., as well as every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a diverse collection of quilts that reflect the artistic talent of the local community. The exhibit is located in the Annex Building of the Mission Historical Museum at 200 E Tom Landry St in Mission. For more information, visitors are encouraged to contact the Mission Historical Museum directly at (956) 580-8646 or stop by during public hours. About the Mission Historical Museum The Mission Historical Museum is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, which first opened its doors in See MHM pg. 16 Quilts exhibit open at MHM. (Courtesy photo) A table decorated at the 2025 Festival of Tables. (Photo by Carina A. Brunson)
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