NOVEMBER 3, 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES TACLA006249C •Extended Service Plans Available •Worry-free Installation •No Hassle Satisfaction Guarantee •Free NO Obligation Quote •We Service All Models 956-255-8900 ColairInc.com Proudly Serving the RGV for over 35 years! Breathe Easy with Colair Frontera Fest is back Weslaco hosts new farmer’s market Edinburg Chamber accepting parade entries Fronter Fest is back at Frontera Audubon. The event will be celebrated Saturday evening, November 6, on the back lawn of the Skaggs House, starting at 7 p.m. There will be food, d r i n k s , games, a photo booth, and lots of camaraderie. Two gift bundles will be raffled off – one for the men and one for the women. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Frontera Visitors’ Center, Valley Trophies, and the Boocha Bar and Taproom. For more information, or tickets, call (956) 968-3275. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for details. Weekly events If you can’t make it to Frontera Fest, you can still come by to enjoy the park during some of their weekly events. Join experienced naturalist Angelina Vasquez for a walk through the thicket. She will focus on birds, but if something else cool catches your eye, that will be checked out too. Half of the species found in the entire United States have been spotted in the Valley. Rarities in recent years have included the Blue Bunting, Crimson-collared Grosbeak, and others. The walks are held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Entrance free is free for members, $5 for non-members. On Thursdays, visitors can join Brittany for Yoga on the lawn. Conclude your day with a gentle and relaxing vinyasa flow while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Let the natural serenity surrounding you guide you into a blissful state as Brittany Castro leads a beginner’s series applicable for all levels. This is an open, understanding environment that warmly welcomes one and all and together can strive for peace and progress. The classes are held Thursdays at 6 p.m. for a cost of $8. Class will be moved indoors in rainy or cold weather. Frontera Audubon is located at 1101 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors 65 and over. For more information about the park, follow their page on Facebook or visit their website at http://fronteraaudubon.org/. The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg proudly present their Annual Night of Lights Parade. The parade will take place on Friday, December 3, at 7 p.m. in the Edinburg Downtown District. Organizations, schools, marching groups, businesses, and community groups are now welcomed to submit a parade entry by November 19. All entries are encouraged to participate in this year's theme “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” Participants of the parade must design their floats inspired by different genres of music and/or decades of music. Trophies and awards will be given to first, second, and third place winners in the business, civic, and school divisions. Those interested in participating can download the form on www.edinburg.com or stop by the Edinburg C h a m b e r , 602 W. University Dr. Compl e t ed forms can be submitted to information@edinb u r g . c o m or mailed to Edinburg Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 85, Edinburg, Texas 78540 We look forward to your participation in this grand event. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chamber staff at (956) 383-4974 or information@edinburg.com. Photo courtesy of Edinburg Chamber The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce has begun hosting “La Cebollita” Mid-Valley Farmers Market. The event will be located downtown Weslaco at 501 S. Kansas Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of each month. The next one will be held on November 27th. La Cebollita Mid Valley Farmers Market is a monthly market with local homegrown products including produce, unique artesian items, specialty goods and more. There will be live entertainment and a comfortable environment to enjoy with family and friends. The name La Cebollita, which also means little onion, is a homage to the Weslaco Sweet 1015 onion. Be sure to go out and visit local vendors. Features will be present each month. October featured a pet costume contest, candy, and live music by Carlos Canas. For more information about this event, contact the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce at (956) 968-2102 or visit www.weslaco. com.
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