Time running out to adopt angels
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Support needed to fulfill Christmas wishes for children in our community
With two days left for all Angel Tree gifts to be returned, The Salvation Army still has about 150 angels yet to be adopted. There is still time to help.
“We still have angel tags hanging on the Angel Trees and are praying all will be taken by the last day for adoption on Thursday, December 12,” said Major Jan Zuniga of The Salvation Army of McAllen. “We often see a late rush in adoptions and have staff and volunteers ready at the Angel Trees ready to help those who would like to take an angel and provide Christmas for a child in need.”
This weekend might be the last chance you have to catch some city Christmas parades. Nearly every city in the Valley has had, or plans on having, a holiday parade. All of them are lighted parades, so they bring out more festive decorations and fun.
The holiday spirit continues at Quinta Mazatlán with the second night of its Holiday Music Series! On Thursday, December 12, head out to Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Dr., starting at 6:30 p.m., for an enchanting evening filled with traditional mariachi and folklorico performances from La Joya Palmview High School that will bring the sounds and colors of the season to life. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Pharr Community Theater, once again, proudly presents, A Tejano Christmas Carol, December 12 to 20 in Pharr.
The third annual McGrinch event hosted by the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC), McAllen’s museum of history and culture, will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. at La Placita Park, 301 S. Main St. McGrinch is a free, family event and will feature a meet and greet with the very friendly McGrinch. Free photos with McGrinch are welcome, so attendees can bring a cell phone or camera. There will be local vendors by STX Markets, holiday music, food vendors and free kids’ goody bags, while they last, which will make the event diverse, fun and exciting.
The Port Isabel Historical Museum will host a reception, screening and book signing for the award-winning Ancient Landscapes of South Texas: Hiding in Plain Sight exhibit, Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
