EVR hosts benefit for Penitas Pantry
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Enchanted Valley Ranch will be hosting a daylong music event on Tuesday, November 19, from Noon until 10 p.m. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Penitas Food Pantry.
Penitas Food Pantry is a local food pantry which currently serves over 400 families per month. The food pantry is a church operated, not-for-profit food pantry which depends 100 percent on your generous donations and volunteers to provide nutrition to people in need. Monies will be used to stock up the pantry to meet the growing needs of the community’s use of the pantry.
The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation “The Alamo Train Crash of 1940: From class podcast project to book” with Juan P. Carmona and Taylor Seaver De La Fuente at 2 p.m. November 17.
The next time you dodge a pigeon on the sidewalk, watch a sparrow eat from a feeder in a backyard, or order chicken for dinner, know that you just had an encounter with a modern dinosaur. Dinosaurs never really vanished from Earth.
Did you know that Vultures protect both wildlife and human communities? These birds of prey are known as scavengers who feed on dead animals or carrion, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Meet Nature’s Clean-up Crew at ReFest with Sky King’s Falconry, Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Quinta Mazatlán.
The Salvation Army is excited to announce the return of its annual Red Kettle campaign in McAllen, spreading joy and the festive spirit of Christmas. As The Salvation Army’s primary fundraising initiative, the Red Kettles play a vital role in providing life-changing programs and services throughout the year. These programs include food assistance, shelter for people experiencing homelessness, emergency financial assistance, youth programs, disaster response and more.
The McAllen Wind Ensemble is excited to announce that its 2024-2025 concert season will be free to the public, thanks to the generous support of the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation. The Foundation is committed to advancing and enhancing the performing arts and performing arts education in McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. After a historic season, celebrating its golden anniversary, the organization is excited for this new partnership to open up their concerts to even more people.
