DECEMBER 6, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 18 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE SINCE 1982 Now Accepting Allwell from Superior Healthplan New Patient Exams only $159 • Includes all necessary x-rays • Oral Cancer Screening • Intra-oral Photos • Comprehensive Exam • Periodontal Screening No Dental Insurance? NO PROBLEM! www.sharylanddentalcare.net 956-581-2773 For dental care you can trust and have confidence in Come See Us At Sharyland Dental Care a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. December 9 – 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. December 9 – 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. December 9 – St. George Orthodox in Pharr will host their annual International Festival at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a day filled with delicious food, lively music, colorful performances, and local vendors selling holiday items. December 9 – Join Mission Historical Museum for a historical lecture on the Alamo Train Crash of 1940 at 11 a.m. Admission is free to the public. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 900 Doherty Avenue. December 9 – Discover the secrets to fighting inflammation through the power of food. Join Rachel Villarreal, clinical associate professor from UTRGV, as she discusses the effects of food on the body. A recipe demonstration is included. The class will be held at noon at the main McAllen Library branch located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Register by calling (956) 681-3000. December 9 – 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. December 9 – Weslaco will have their lighted parade starting at 6 p.m. A Santa Dash Fun Run will kick off the event at 5 p.m. The event will be held down Texas Blvd. from Pike St. to 6th St. You can find out more at Weslaco.com/parade. December 9 – Keep McAllen Beautiful will host their Christmas Posada from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at Archer Park, 101 N. Main St. Join in on Christmas Carols, a live nativity, and other entertainment. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. This is a free event. December 10 – The Retama Village at Bentsen Palm will be hosting their annual Art and Craft Bazaar which includes a huge bake sale. Proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the Women’s Shelter. Expect to see stained glass, leather goods, handmade jewelry, woodturning items, quilts, Swedish weaving items, and much more. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. inside the clubhouse at 2204 Seagull Lane in Mission. December 10 – Capture the holiday fun at the Museum of South Texas History, from 1 to 5 p.m. You can purchase a traditional Mexican drink, eat pan dulce, and more. There will be board games and activities for all. MOSTH is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. December 10 – Come enjoy the Sounds of the Season with some traditional, jazz-style Christmas music from the South Texas College School of Music Orchestra. Dr. Daniel Cather will lead this heart-warming event at 2 p.m. at the main McAllen Public Library branch at 4001 N. 23rd St. Register by calling (956) 681-3000. December 10 – The RGV Concert Band will have their Christmas concert at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 W. Fern Ave., in McAllen. December 10 – The Rio Grande Valley Annual Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Archer Park in McAllen (Bus. 83 and Main). There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, jelly donuts, kosher hot dogs for sale, live music, carnival rides and more. December 15 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present Christmas with a Twist. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www. ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org. EVENTS From pg. 4
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