MARCH 18, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES EVENTS CALENDAR Now through March 28 – The Upper Valley Art League is proud to announce the return of its Photography Exhibit ‘Revealed,’ a revitalized showcase dedicated to the art and craft of photography. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UVAL is located at 921 East 12th Street in Mission. March 18 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a What’s in the Water program at 2 p.m. Call (956) 5849156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 18 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host their Winesday and Chess Night from 4 to 6 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 19 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Birding Tram Tour at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 19 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Home Tweet Home program at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 20 – IMAS will hold an opening reception for their Aviary exhibit that features quilted birds. The evening will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibit will remain open through June 21. Admission is $10. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Avenue in McAllen. March 20 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host a Game Night from 6 to 9 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 20 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Night Ride at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 21 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. March 21 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. March 21 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. March 21 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Birding Basic Series program at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 5849156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 21 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host a DnD Game Day at 2 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 22 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www. sopadre.com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/. March 22 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Botany and Brushes activity at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 22 – Enjoy Storytime with a Shelter Dog at Vellichor Book and More in Mission from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 24 – Valley Nature Center will host a Native Plant Project meeting at 7 p.m. The event is free to the public. The Valley Nature Center is located at 301 S. Border Ave., in Weslaco. March 25 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host their Winesday and Chess Night from 4 to 6 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 26 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Birding Tram Tour at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 26 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host Silent Book Club from 4 to 6 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. We would love to see your photos as well and share with others what a great time you are having. You can send your reunions and photos to news@wintertexantimes. com. 3M Retirees & Friends 3M Retirees & Friends will meet on March 18, at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna at 10:30 a.m. For information, call Louise Hartsuiker, (612) 916-9236. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday from now (Thursday, March 19) through April at the Junction Café, 11 S. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, contact Larry at (715) 305-0401. Magic Valley Retirement PEO Group The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet on Tuesday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and water will be provided (bring a soft drink if you prefer). Meeting will be held at Julie’s home at 417 Scorpio, Aladdin Villas East, Mission. Please RSVP to Connie at (402) 641-0125 or Julie at (956) 566-7872. Weekly Meetings Men & Women of A Chord Practices The Men & Women of A Chord, a barbershop chorus group, is looking for new voices. Go harmonize with them during their weekly practices at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Mark Methodist Church, 2nd St. and Pecan, in McAllen. The group performs several shows at Winter Texans parks and would love to have you join them. For updates and more information, visit www. barbershoptx.com. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers will have their weekly Thursday get togethers at the Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th St., in McAllen from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will meet every Thursday, excluding holidays, until the last Thursday in March 2026. Any questions, call Pam Horstman at (816) 590-6521. RGV Concert Band Rehearsals After the holidays, the RGV Concert Band will focus on the January through March concerts held in various 55+ parks. The group usually performs six concerts per year during the season. If you’re interested in joining the RGV Concert Band, please come to a concert and /or contact director Gene Goede at (956) 682-9225. Practices are held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1107 Fern in McAllen.
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