7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 8, 2023 400 E. Minnesota Rd. • Pharr, TX 78577 • (956) 787-7378 childrenshaveninternational@gmail.com www.childrenshaven.org FB: Children’s Haven International: Official Facebook Page • Volunteer opportunities on both sides of the border: construction, clerical, woodworking, sewing, baking, cleaning, sales, etc. • Donations of material items: to be used for our children, sold in the thrift store to create added revenue or to be shared with sister organizations in the Rio Grande Valley and in the “Colonias” -the poorest communities on both sides of the border. • Participation in Fundraising Events – visit our website or Facebook page for scheduled activities • Invitations to speak at park meetings, church services & civic clubs • CHI provides home and refuge to 90+ Mexican children from broken, abusive or impoverished families. Currently, our children range in ages from 1 year old to college age. “Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.” (Mt. 18:5) Visit & Tour Our Beautiful 14-Acre Facility Tours can be arranged upon request with pick-up at a set location of your choice (for groups) or at our office (for individuals). EVERYONE WELCOME Colegio Refugio International Sharing The Love of Christ with an additional 100 Pre-K - 6th grade students from surrounding neighborhoods. PROVIDING EDUCATION For 5 decades, Children’s Haven International has run one of Reynosa, Mexico’s oldest, largest and most reputable Children’s Home around. Friends from across the border have always played a key role in the Home’s development and continued support through: C.H.I. Charity Thrift Shop - Located In Main Building Hours: Tues. – Fri. 9am to 5pm • Saturday 10am to 3pm •New Items Daily •Great Bargains •Low Prices Clothing, Toys, Household Items, Electronics, Furniture, Craft Supplies & More... All Proceeds Benefit Children’s Haven DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! (tax deductible) 5-6pm: Dinner & Silent Auction, Raffles, Bake Sale. Meal will be catered by: Q’in It Up Chicken Salad or Brisket Sandwich with all the fixins, drink & dessert $10pp -- by Feb. 23 $12pp -- at the door Tickets available at CHI Office. (Meal Tickets Limited To First 200 people) 6-8pm: Program & Live Auction BECOME A SPONSOR Share Your Love & Become Part Of Our Family As A “Child Sponsor” Become a “Child Sponsor” for as little as $25 a month. Contact our office for more details. “PROVIDING LOVING CHRISTIAN CARE TO NEEDY CHILDREN SINCE 1973” Children’s Haven International February 25th • 5-8pm 50th ANNIVERSARY & ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Rio Grande Bible Ministries Friesen Building 4300 S. US Hwy 281 • Edinburg, TX 78539 food pantries by collecting canned foods. Donation is not required, but greatly appreciated. The Event honors an era – 1964 to 1973. There will be a special salute and musical tribute to Vietnam Veterans. There will also be guest speakers from the era. As last year, Blasing said the speakers are incredible, have some connection to Vietnam, and great things to share. Last year, Blasing had Custom Canines, a nurse from Saigon, and others that served in Vietnam give presentations about their experiences and where they are now. Also at the event will be the All Valley Karaoke Contest Finals, a mini museum, concessions by Karla’s Katering, dancing, corny Corn Hole Competition, vendors and demonstrations. Door prizes will be given away every half hour. Courtesy golf cart rides will be given from the parking lot to the front doors of the convention center. The event will also feature music and entertainment provided by Leslie Blasing, Geoff Clifton, and Rick McEwen. A Valentines’s Day Dinner and Dance has been added to this year’s event on Tuesday, February 14th. The dinner and dance are $25 per person. Tickets for the event are on sale right now at any of Leslie’s scheduled appearances. Karla’s Katering will be featuring a Taste of Italy for the event. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the event. Dinner is from 6 to 7 p.m. with the dance from 7 to 9 p.m. If you want to stay on the Island overnight, Blasing has partnered with two Island hotels to bring you the best rates. The Courtyard Marriott located across from the Convention Center is $99. They can be reached at (956) 433-0590. The Holiday Inn Beach Resort rate is $89 plus tax and includes breakfast for 2. They can be reached at (956) 4269066. Be sure to ask for the WinterFest and Expo rate when making reservations. For more information, you can visit the website at www.spiwinterfest.com. BLASING From pg. 1
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