27 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 25, 2023 @Sharyland Dental Care www.sharylanddentalcare.net Richard A. Young D.D.S. 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX - 956-581-2773 GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE Since 1982 Now Accepting Allwell from Superior Healthplan We’re All About Smiles Invest in your smile, and change your life. Your smile and your health deserve the best in decision making!!! • For dental care you can trust and have confidence in • Come See Us At Sharyland Dental Care EVENTS CALENDAR January 7-28 – Upper Valley Art League will have their all-member exhibit For the Love of Art on display through the month of January. 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 St., in Mission. January 20-27 – The McAllen Heritage Center will have their Pollinators and Geometry in Motion exhibits displayed. The exhibits are presented by local artists Raquel Hinojosa and Lupe Hernandez. The center is located at 301 S. Main St. in McAllen. January 14-30 – IMAS will have the exhibition The Whole World is a Garden by Monica Chang. The exhibit features sceneries along with a wide range of flowers and other elements of nature. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave., 1900 W. Nolana, in McAllen. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. January 26 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Wild Wellness class at 8:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. January 27 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have Birding 101 class at 9:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. January 27 – Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 1:30 p.m. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain, pick the length you want to cover, one mile or two and half miles. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Friday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco. January 27 and 28 – UTRGV Performing Arts present Spanish Nights at 7:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. For more information, visit utrgvarts.com. January 27-28 – Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 Fern Ave. W., in McAllen will hold its annual Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon, on both days. Sale items include kitchen wares and appliances, furniture, bedding, home décor, books, toys and more. No clothing will be offered. All proceeds go back to the community through church programs. For more information, or to donate, call (956) 631-6121. January 28 – The Rio Grande Bible Ministries will hold a craft, quilt, and bake sale to help support their ministries, students, and facilities. The event will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. A quilt auction will be held at 10 a.m. RGBM is located at 4300 S. Business Hwy. 281 (Closner Rd.) in Edinburg. All proceeds from the craft show benefit the students that attend RGBM. January 28 – Chair Yoga will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. All you need to bring is your own mat or towel. The library is located at 4100 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 6813000 to register or for any questions. January 28 – Let a knowledgeable park naturalist guide you on a birding adventure at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 8:30 a.m. Learn to identify some of the 250 plus birds that have been sighted at the park. You’ll walk along the boardwalks and through the wetlands getting an up-close personal look at the shorebirds, herons, egrets, waterfowl, and woodland birds that reside at the park. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Saturday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco. January 29 – Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at IMAS from 1 to 5 p.m. The 11th Annual Lunar New Year Festival will feature traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese crafts, games, and more. Festival admission is $5 with discounted $3 for children ages 4-12, students with an ID and senior citizens 65+. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. January 29 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have Painting for Beginners class at 2 p.m. This class requires a reservation. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. February 1 – The Gladys Porter Zoo will host its annual Winter Texan Discount Day. Winter Texans will receive a special discounted admission rate of only $8 with proof of out-of-state residence. For more information, contact the zoo at (956) 546-7187. February 4-25 – The Hidalgo Watercolor Society will have their Annual Watercolor Exhibit with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be displayed at the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) at 921 E. 12th St., in Mission, and will run through February 25th. The exhibit features art made by Winter Texans and local artists. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Superheroes” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17. February 8-10 – The Mission Historical Museum (MHM) will present a special screening of the 1979 western film She Came to the Valley. The film is based on the novel written by local author, Cleo Dawson. Her family was one of the first pioneer families who helped transform the frontier town of Mission into an incorporated city. It is said to be based on her mother’s experiences. The film was shot in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley and Oklahoma. Showings will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. A copy of the novel will be given with the purchase of a ticket. Tickets are $5. Tickets must be purchased in advance. MHM is located at 900 Doherty Ave. Call (956) 580-8646 for more information. February 17 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Out of this World – from larger-than-life heroes to the music of the cosmos, prepare for expanded horizons at the musical event for the whole family. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https:// valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
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