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FEBRUARY 16, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 20 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Chase Bank Tower Dallas Ave. Fresno Ave. Pep Boys Exp. 83 S. 10th St. Chicago Ave. Civic Center N. BUENA VISTA OPTICAL That is the feeling you will have after you leave our optical. 521 S. 10th St., McAllen 631-3002 Designer Frames Available: • Oakley • DKNY • Versace • COACH • Ray-Ban • bebe • Michael Kors • Calvin Klein • LACOSTE & Many More We Accept Most Insurances Including: Medicare, Medicaid, VSP, Ambetter, EyeMed, Molina, Superior star plus, Spectera, Cigna Healthspring, Superior Vision buenavistaoptical.org • Eye Exam $35 / $25 with Eye Glasses Purchase • Contact Eye Exam $60 / $50 with Contact Lens Purchase • 1 Pair Single Vision - $40 • 1 Pair with Line Bi-focal - $60 • 1 Pair No-Line Progressive - $100 FREE TINT With Ad Call Today For Your Free Estimate Call Mark Anytime At 956-357-1048 WE WANT TO BUY YOUR TRUCK•CAR•SUV•VAN RVTRAVELTRAILER•5THWHEEL•MOTORHOME•BUS CARGO OR FLATBEDTRAILER•ATV•MOTORCYCLE•BOAT MINI-MOTOR HOME•CAMPERVAN•TOYHAULER •GOLF CART WE WANT TO BUY YOUR RV EVENTS CALENDAR Through the month of February Bring your Valentine’s to the “All You Need is Love” Trail at Quinta Mazatlan during the month of February. Follow the hearts for this nature-themed quarter mile walk through the woods with over twenty heart-art installations. Programs following the theme will be offered throughout the month. Admission is $3 for adults. Quinta Mazatlán is open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays until dark. Please follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in the park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 6813370. ********** The Museum of South Texas History presents the spotlight exhibit titled “Otis Bell’s Edinburg,” in observance of Black History Month, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 27. The spotlight exhibit will feature the full oral history, photos of Otis Bell and a variety of photographs of historic Edinburg locations. Visitors can view the exhibit in the Annex Hallway at MOSTHistory and it is included in the regular museum admission fee. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Collections and Exhibits Coordinator Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory. org. February 16 Internationally renowned group The Diamonds will be performing a Broadway music extravaganza live at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, at 7:30 p.m. In their latest touring show, the Diamonds are bringing their classic harmonies in the form of Broadway’s biggest hits from shows like Jersey Boys, Grease, Mamma Mia, Motown, and more. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www. HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757. February 17 Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission. The heart and soul of the community is in Downtown and Weslaco wants to share it with you by providing music and art. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. There will be food, arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.weslacoedc. com, or call (956) 969-0838. ********** The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley and Quinta Mazatlan will present A String Quartet Concert in the park at 6 p.m. The concert features a string quartet with violinists Geoffrey Wong and Lindsey Gamble, violist Young Sin Choi, and cellist Patrick Hopkins. The quartet will be performing notable pieces such as String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421, by W.A. Mozart, String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, and “The American,” by Antonin Dvorak. Reserve your free tickets now at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Please follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in the park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370. February 18-20 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Ballet Folklórico presents its annual concert series, Alegría 2022, with shows at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. A history of Mexico’s folk dance is unveiled through original works and choreographies of invited guest artists from a variety of Mexican states and regions. Concerts are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on both nights and a matinee performance will be held at 2 p.m. on February 20. Tickets prices are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors. For more information about the Ballet Folklórico UTRGV, contact the Dance Office at (956) 665-2230. Events can be sent to news@wintertexantimes.com Reunions and meetings can be sent to reunions@wintertexantimes. com

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