DECEMBER 1, 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES SCORE Rio Grande Valley is looking for volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experience to serve in a variety of roles - business mentors, chapter administrationandmarketingsupport. SCORE is a non profit association dedicated toeducatingentrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than 50 years. The services of SCORE are providedFREEof charge toour clients. Winter Texans you do not have to be in the Valley year round to volunteer with SCORE. With today’s technology (email, zoom, cell phones) you can still continue your volunteer work when you go back up north. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: riograndevalley.score.org/volunteer or contact: Mark Williams, Chapter Chairman mark.williams101@scorevolunteer.org Cell: (956) 410-1045 WE NEED YOUR HELP! CHRISTMAS From pg. 2 Central park. There will be school choirs, bands, and other groups performing after the parade as well. Food vendors will be available. South Padre Island On Friday, December 3, SPI will host their 32nd Annual Christmas Street Parade at 6 p.m. beginning on Mars St. to Kingfish St. Then on Saturday, December 4, a Lighted Boat Parade will be held on South Padre Island starting at 6 p.m. The route begins at the Sea Ranch Marina. There will be designated viewing areas throughout the route. Through January 16, SPI will have their Holiday Light Show with synchronized festive music that is played in 15-minute intervals, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center. Mercedes City of Mercedes presents AWhite Christmas Parade, on Texas Ave., starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 3. Visit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season along with food. Hidalgo Hidalgo Festival of Lights celebrates 30 years by having a drive-thru event at the Payne Arena. Admission must be purchased online before arriving at the event. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Dash passes, general admission tickets, train tickets and special holiday/ weekend tickets are available. The drive-thru Christmas lights experience will be opened nightly through the entire month of December. There will be two miles of over five million lights, several lighted tunnels and over 500 holiday displays. Holiday music will be transmitted via FM. Hot coca and sweet treat drive-up concessions will be available. A full schedule of events can be found online at hidalgofestivaloflights.com, or on their social media websites. Brownsville Brownsville Holiday Village will be on display at Dean Porter Park through January 1. Houses will be lit up at 6 p.m. every night. There will be entertainment throughout the period and Santa will be available for pictures on the weekends. Visit http://www.holidayvillagebrownsville.com/ for their full schedule of events. Illumina Fest to light up the forest Visit Quinta Mazatlán during Illumina Fest to enjoy one of the most unique and beautiful lighting shows in the woods. Illumina Fest features over 2,000 luminarias on the trail, light art installations, live performers, live music, and food. Bring family and friends, kids two and under are free. The event sold out last year, so reserve your tickets now at www. ticketleap.com. A very special thank you to the title sponsor, Spaw Glass, for lighting the path for all to enjoy. The fiveday evening event features over 30 art installations using nature as the canvas while featuring the talents of many Valley artists and performers. Illumina Fest celebrates the season of light with art installations honoring Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Native American Teepee Village, Spirit Sticks, Wild West, Natures Natural Sculptures and more. The trail features thousands of lights in a half mile journey through the woods. The historic adobe home features a “Nature at Night” exhibit by various Valley artists. Artist treasures will be for sale. Don’t miss the special hologram surprise in the historic home. Come dressed in lights and enjoy Illumina Fest the week of December 14 to 18, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To make your experience more enjoyable, the event offers timed entry with online tickets only, so reserve now. Brownsville Holiday Village Photo courtesy of City of South Padre Island Facebook
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