NOVEMBER 1, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES EVENTS CALENDAR October 24-November 5 – McAllen International Airport will host a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda exhibit to honor and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. The exhibit takes inspiration from this popular Mexican tradition mixed with the essence of the Rio Grande Valley. The display gives the public a glimpse of what they can experience in Mexico during this time of year. November 1 – Alamo will host their BBQ in the Park with drinks, music, and food at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Downtown Central Park, 800 E. Main St. The event encourages business and community involvement. November 2 – The Family Crisis Center in Harlingen will host an event benefiting the center. They will sell raffles tickets and other items for the benefit. The event begins at 5 p.m., at 204 W. Jackson in Harlingen. Call (956) 423-9305 to purchase tickets. November 2 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “All About Carbohydrate Foods” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. November 3 – The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is celebrating Veterans Day with a Benefits Fair, BBQ, and prize giveaways from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harlingen Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Drive. Call (956) 291-9093 for more information. November 3 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra season begins with Music of the Greats featuring Beethoven’s high-spirited Symphony No. 7 alongside Mussorgsky’s haunting “A Night on Bald Mountain.” All concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. For more information, visit the VSO website at valleyorchestra. org. November 3, 4, 5 – The Harlingen Community Theatre will present Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, AComedy Classic. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Be advised, this show contains mild language and is intended for a mature audience. The theatre is located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Visit hctvalleystars.org for more information and tickets. November 4-7 – The Texas Butterfly Festival will be held. A Community Day will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring trails, games, vendors, exhibits and more. More information can be found online at www. texasbutterflyfestival.com. The National Butterfly Center is located at 3333 Butterfly Park in Mission. November 4 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. November 4 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. November 4 – The 30th Annual Shrimp Cook-Off and Seafood Festival will be held at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sutherlands Parking Lot, 1704 W. Queen Isabella Blvd. in Port Isabel. November 4 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket. com. November 4 – Free Saturday at the Weslaco Museum, 10 a.m., takes place the first Saturday of every month. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information. November 4 – The VATexas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System will hold a “Sisters in Service” Women Veteran Wellness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Texas Behavioral Health Conference Center, 2215 W. Business 83, in Weslaco. There will be presentations on women’s health topics, yoga, refreshments, and more. November 4 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com. November 5 – The Port Isabel Antique and Flea Market is a monthly event (excluding December) featuring a wide variety of local creations, collectibles, and plants. Artisans display original artwork, jewelry, items crafted from beach finds, and pieces inspired by local culture. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beulah Le Park on Highway 100. November 7 – Leslie Blasing will perform at the Winter Texan Kick-off from 1 to 6 p.m. at Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club, 2215 E. W. Blvd, in Mercedes. There will be music, dancing, outside market vendors, food, activities and more. November 8 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Making Recipes with Fat Better for You” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. November 9 – The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is celebrating Veterans Day with a Benefits Fair, BBQ, and prize giveaways from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McAllen VA Clinic, 901 E. Hackberry. Call (956) 291-9093 for more information. November 8-12 – The 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. For the full calendar of events, visit www.rgvbf.org. November 12 – Bentsen State Park will host Wild Wellness Yoga at 8:30 a.m. Reservations required. Call (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. November 13 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Double Pleasure Side Dishes” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.
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